1st Rolex recommendations?

[toulouse]

Hi TRFrs, over the last few years I've become an admirer of nice watches. My first 'nice' watch was a Breitling Avenger, and recently I purchased a Panerai 312, which I love.
I am thinking of getting a Rolex next to rotate with my 312. I would go preowned via a TRFer. My preference is the larger watches, 44mm or so. My wrist is only 6.5 so a 40mm Rolex would work of course.

The Rolexes that I like are: The green Milgauss, the Deep Sea and the Sub Mariner.

As someone who doesn't know a lot about Rolex, what should I take into consideration? If I go Sub, should I go for a newer model or something vintage? My price point would be under 7k ideally (pre-loved).


I'm a casual guy, an artist. So I don't dress up a whole lot. Just weekends for a nice dinner with the wife or friends. Usually I'm a tee-shirt or sweater guy. So I don't like too blingy. (I felt my Avenger was too blingy so I sold it).

Anyone have any food for thought?

Thanks and I look for any advice or tips in my research!