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creddy · 2 February 2016, 03:50 AM

Hi all, was wondering for for some advice in buying my first rolex. Tried a number of models on yesterday and I am so excited to get one. Looking at the Explorer 39mm 214270 or the Oyster Perpetual 39mm 114300, wondering if anyone has such models and can offer some advice? Or if there are any alternatives at a similar price, but I don't want to go up in size to a Submariner of GMT Master.

Thanks
CR

Psmith · 2 February 2016, 04:46 AM

Welcome CR

Urosfan · 2 February 2016, 07:26 AM

Welcome

locutus49 · 2 February 2016, 07:29 AM

How old are you?

HL65 · 2 February 2016, 09:09 AM

Welcome and plenty of good Rolex SS models at fair prices especially if bought used.

Hairdude1 · 2 February 2016, 09:33 AM

Welcome

Tools · 2 February 2016, 09:33 AM

Welcome to the Forum.

There is a lot of variety in the Oyster Perpetual line..

El Cascarrabias · 2 February 2016, 12:04 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Take your time. Learn about the history of Rolex and its watches. Lot's of good stuff. Something may speak to your interests and background.

I really enjoy my 114300. Lightweight but solid at the same time. It's a pleasure to wear.

pooty123 · 2 February 2016, 12:09 PM

i have the 114300 its really amazing its the first watch i ever bought and the first watch i ever wore and i really like the elegant look on it . i cant wait to see what i buy for a back up watch !!!!

hamza · 2 February 2016, 08:13 PM

Welcome

creddy · 3 February 2016, 12:57 AM

Hi all, thanks for the messages!

It's for my 21st / graduation. Love the picture your 114300, I have only tried it with the red grape dial which I don't particularly like. The dark rhodium looks amazing, although I think i'd consider blue also. The history of the Explorer has appealed to me also and once trying that on it felt amazing.
However I still have a long decision to make and appreciate all your comments, thanks so much.

CR

sickened1 · 3 February 2016, 05:08 AM

Welcome to TRF and I'd also recommend the Explorer. It's a very versatile watch. An understated elegance.

Lgear080 · 3 February 2016, 06:18 AM

Best value and wearability for you would be an explorer 1 or 2...
Most bang for the buck in the line. Very easy to find a great used
Example for $3000...

Gerry62 · 18 February 2016, 05:42 AM

welcome

LVSubmariner · 18 February 2016, 06:19 AM

Explorer

Lordofrolex · 18 February 2016, 06:20 AM

Personally for your age. I would go with a Sub type rolex. It will never go out of style and has a younger feel to it.

Im only 28 years old and thats the way i feel about it.

T. Ferguson · 18 February 2016, 06:44 AM

Both models you mentioned do not have a date complication so I'm assuming that's not important to you. If you are willing to go to 39mm then a Sub 114060 would not be a huge jump in size and while not the cheapest, is on the lower end of the price scale. The bezel is more resistant to scratches and seeing as you are new to this and may not stay with it, the Sub likely will have the better resale.

But of the two you mentioned, I'd go with the Explorer personally. I prefer the smooth bezel. I like the OP dial but then again I like the black dial on the Explorer too. Not a huge fan of arabic numerals on Rolex, but that's one of the few things that makes it an Explorer and at least it's only 3-6-9. But it really is a pretty much just a dial/bezel choice.

Best of luck and welcome to TRF.

SearChart · 18 February 2016, 04:54 PM

Welcome!

DCgator · 18 February 2016, 06:38 PM

Buy the one that sings to you.

Happy hunting!

2 February 2016, 03:50 AM	#1
creddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 19	Entry level Rolex Hi all, was wondering for for some advice in buying my first rolex. Tried a number of models on yesterday and I am so excited to get one. Looking at the Explorer 39mm 214270 or the Oyster Perpetual 39mm 114300, wondering if anyone has such models and can offer some advice? Or if there are any alternatives at a similar price, but I don't want to go up in size to a Submariner of GMT Master. Thanks CR

2 February 2016, 04:46 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome CR __________________

2 February 2016, 09:09 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Welcome and plenty of good Rolex SS models at fair prices especially if bought used. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 February 2016, 09:33 AM	#6
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Welcome __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

2 February 2016, 09:33 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome to the Forum. There is a lot of variety in the Oyster Perpetual line.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 February 2016, 07:26 AM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Welcome

2 February 2016, 07:29 AM	#4
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	How old are you?

2 February 2016, 12:04 PM	#8
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Welcome to TRF! Take your time. Learn about the history of Rolex and its watches. Lot's of good stuff. Something may speak to your interests and background. I really enjoy my 114300. Lightweight but solid at the same time. It's a pleasure to wear.

2 February 2016, 12:09 PM	#9
pooty123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: simjack Location: new york Watch: oyster 2015 - 39mm Posts: 3	i have the 114300 its really amazing its the first watch i ever bought and the first watch i ever wore and i really like the elegant look on it . i cant wait to see what i buy for a back up watch !!!!

2 February 2016, 08:13 PM	#10
hamza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Karachi Posts: 685	Welcome

3 February 2016, 12:57 AM	#11
creddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 19	Hi all, thanks for the messages! It's for my 21st / graduation. Love the picture your 114300, I have only tried it with the red grape dial which I don't particularly like. The dark rhodium looks amazing, although I think i'd consider blue also. The history of the Explorer has appealed to me also and once trying that on it felt amazing. However I still have a long decision to make and appreciate all your comments, thanks so much. CR

3 February 2016, 05:08 AM	#12
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Welcome to TRF and I'd also recommend the Explorer. It's a very versatile watch. An understated elegance.

3 February 2016, 06:18 AM	#13
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Best value and wearability for you would be an explorer 1 or 2... Most bang for the buck in the line. Very easy to find a great used Example for $3000...

18 February 2016, 05:42 AM	#14
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,505	welcome

18 February 2016, 06:19 AM	#15
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Explorer

18 February 2016, 06:20 AM	#16
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Personally for your age. I would go with a Sub type rolex. It will never go out of style and has a younger feel to it. Im only 28 years old and thats the way i feel about it. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

18 February 2016, 06:44 AM	#17
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Both models you mentioned do not have a date complication so I'm assuming that's not important to you. If you are willing to go to 39mm then a Sub 114060 would not be a huge jump in size and while not the cheapest, is on the lower end of the price scale. The bezel is more resistant to scratches and seeing as you are new to this and may not stay with it, the Sub likely will have the better resale. But of the two you mentioned, I'd go with the Explorer personally. I prefer the smooth bezel. I like the OP dial but then again I like the black dial on the Explorer too. Not a huge fan of arabic numerals on Rolex, but that's one of the few things that makes it an Explorer and at least it's only 3-6-9. But it really is a pretty much just a dial/bezel choice. Best of luck and welcome to TRF. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

18 February 2016, 06:38 PM	#19
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Buy the one that sings to you. Happy hunting!

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