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imagoodguy · 23 August 2017, 06:15 AM

Hey! I'd like to know what you guys think would be a good first Rolex. I want to buy one upon graduation of college/nursing school. I like the 114060 Submariner no date. The yacht-master caught my eye except it's kind of uncommon and not suitable for work for me. What do you guys think I should get? I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you!

c_robbs · 23 August 2017, 06:21 AM

I would say that for your first Rolex steer clear of the YM. Especially going into Nursing, that would not look good with scrubs haha.

The Submariner or maybe a DateJust would be a great first Rolex.

PLNYC · 23 August 2017, 06:21 AM

If it were me, either a 116610ln or 214270

Uncle00Jesse · 23 August 2017, 06:21 AM

How about taking a look at a Milgauss. It's more under the radar while you're at the hospital and you don't have to worry about any magnetism around the medical machines and devices. Nobody will even know its a Rolex, unless you want them to.

SpeakWithMichael · 23 August 2017, 06:22 AM

Your first suggestion is the right one. Sub no date.

Hulley · 23 August 2017, 06:26 AM

I'm going with a SubC no date for my first, also because the next one I have planned will have a date.

GCPlati · 23 August 2017, 06:31 AM

My vote would be for the 214270. Discrete yet widely appreciated by enthusiasts, highly versatile (looks great on a nato, leather, and steel, and can be worn with a suit or swim suit), important historically. As a first Rolex, it doesn't get much better.

SemperFi · 23 August 2017, 06:36 AM

My suggestion would be the Explorer 214270 or the Oyster Perpetual 39 (114300).
Both are elegant yet understated pieces that can be dressed up or down and are suitable for all situations.
Good luck to you and enjoy the hunt.

Twin1 · 23 August 2017, 06:34 AM

Subc

JnmEaton · 23 August 2017, 06:45 AM

Better ask yourself, self, "Am I going to be wearing this with a tuxedo?"

"No!" You're good to go with a Sub

"Yes!" Better buy a "dress" watch and watch out the color

"Sometimes?" Do what sings to you and don't worry about the snobbish folks that think you shouldn't wear a watch with a tux (Prince Harry doesn't)

TXgmt · 23 August 2017, 06:51 AM

The no date is such a great watch and perfect as a first Rolex. Everyone needs a good dive watch in their lives!! My second suggestion would be a Datejust because of the variety of dial options you can choose from and that its styling is about as versatile as anything else out there.

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dafuture · 23 August 2017, 06:55 AM

If you like the 114060, then go for that! The Yachtmaster, while beautiful, is not nearly as versatile or tough a watch.

And1dre · 23 August 2017, 07:03 AM

Sounds like you like SubND. Cannot go wrong with that watch.

Jimbogigolo · 23 August 2017, 07:04 AM

Sub with date! You always need date especially working in healthcare. Taking a pulse would be so sweet with a subC date with the second hand sweeping!

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imagoodguy · 27 August 2017, 03:32 AM

Thank you guys so much for your replies! I really like the submariner date. Is this a more recognizable and good pick for a one and only watch?

watchwatcher · 27 August 2017, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by imagoodguy

Thank you guys so much for your replies! I really like the submariner date.

Is this a more recognizable and good pick for a one and only watch?

I don't know about recognizable...but for me, the date is a great pick, especially for a one and only.

Etschell · 27 August 2017, 03:32 AM

Subc

rph08 · 27 August 2017, 04:25 AM

As a nurse you might benefit from a watch with a 24 hour display such as a GMT-Master II or an Explorer II. So maybe a GMT-Master 116710 (BLNR would be awesome) or a 16570 Explorer II would be worth a look?

Congrats!

imagoodguy · 4 September 2017, 09:22 AM

Anyone else to chime in on a first suggestion? Thank you all so much!

hambone1983 · 4 September 2017, 09:32 AM

I'd go with the 39mm rhodium OP. Versatile piece, and freaking gorgeous

23 August 2017, 06:15 AM	#1
imagoodguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3	Suggestion for first Rolex Hey! I'd like to know what you guys think would be a good first Rolex. I want to buy one upon graduation of college/nursing school. I like the 114060 Submariner no date. The yacht-master caught my eye except it's kind of uncommon and not suitable for work for me. What do you guys think I should get? I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you!

23 August 2017, 06:21 AM	#3
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	If it were me, either a 116610ln or 214270 __________________

23 August 2017, 06:36 AM	#8
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	My suggestion would be the Explorer 214270 or the Oyster Perpetual 39 (114300). Both are elegant yet understated pieces that can be dressed up or down and are suitable for all situations. Good luck to you and enjoy the hunt. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 August 2017, 06:55 AM	#12
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	If you like the 114060, then go for that! The Yachtmaster, while beautiful, is not nearly as versatile or tough a watch. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

27 August 2017, 03:32 AM	#17
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Subc __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

23 August 2017, 06:21 AM	#2
c_robbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Posts: 83	I would say that for your first Rolex steer clear of the YM. Especially going into Nursing, that would not look good with scrubs haha. The Submariner or maybe a DateJust would be a great first Rolex.

23 August 2017, 06:21 AM	#4
Uncle00Jesse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Posts: 222	How about taking a look at a Milgauss. It's more under the radar while you're at the hospital and you don't have to worry about any magnetism around the medical machines and devices. Nobody will even know its a Rolex, unless you want them to.

23 August 2017, 06:22 AM	#5
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,756	Your first suggestion is the right one. Sub no date.

23 August 2017, 06:26 AM	#6
Hulley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Steve Location: Hoschton, Ga. Watch: 114060 Posts: 130	I'm going with a SubC no date for my first, also because the next one I have planned will have a date.

23 August 2017, 06:31 AM	#7
GCPlati "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 24	My vote would be for the 214270. Discrete yet widely appreciated by enthusiasts, highly versatile (looks great on a nato, leather, and steel, and can be worn with a suit or swim suit), important historically. As a first Rolex, it doesn't get much better.

23 August 2017, 06:34 AM	#9
Twin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 435	Subc

23 August 2017, 06:45 AM	#10
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	Better ask yourself, self, *"Am I going to be wearing this with a tuxedo?"* "No!" *You're good to go with a Sub* "Yes!" *Better buy a "dress" watch and watch out the color* "Sometimes?" *Do what sings to you and don't worry about the snobbish folks that think you shouldn't wear a watch with a tux (Prince Harry doesn't)*

23 August 2017, 06:51 AM	#11
TXgmt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Forever Watch: BLNR Posts: 174	The no date is such a great watch and perfect as a first Rolex. Everyone needs a good dive watch in their lives!! My second suggestion would be a Datejust because of the variety of dial options you can choose from and that its styling is about as versatile as anything else out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2017, 07:03 AM	#13
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Sounds like you like SubND. Cannot go wrong with that watch.

23 August 2017, 07:04 AM	#14
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Sub with date! You always need date especially working in healthcare. Taking a pulse would be so sweet with a subC date with the second hand sweeping! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 August 2017, 04:25 AM	#18
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	As a nurse you might benefit from a watch with a 24 hour display such as a GMT-Master II or an Explorer II. So maybe a GMT-Master 116710 (BLNR would be awesome) or a 16570 Explorer II would be worth a look? Congrats! __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

4 September 2017, 09:22 AM	#19
imagoodguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Baltimore Posts: 3	Anyone else to chime in on a first suggestion? Thank you all so much!

4 September 2017, 09:32 AM	#20
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,292	I'd go with the 39mm rhodium OP. Versatile piece, and freaking gorgeous

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