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Old 17 May 2015, 06:25 PM   #1
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Hi all,

I'm new to the forum--and inexperienced when it comes to all-things Rolex--so any help would be greatly appreciated!

I just finished up law school, and as a reward, I plan to purchase my first Rolex. That said, I have three in mind, and if anyone has any insight/recommendations/etc., I'd be grateful. Below are the three I'm considering:

1. Datejust: Stainless Steel Silver Stick Dial & Engine Turn Bezel, Model No.16220. I can purchase it (preowned) from swiss - wrist dot com for $2,700 (no box/papers);

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2. Datejust Thunderbird (white gold), Model No. R1626440 B6251. I can purchase it from a local, reputable jeweler (preowned) for $3,000 (with box/papers); or

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3. Two Tone Datejust - Slate Arabic Dial with Fluted Bezel, Model No. 16013-7134. I can purchase it (preowned) from swiss - wrist dot com for $2,700 (no box/papers);

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My apologies in advance for the long-winded post, but I really want to make sure I don't make an expensive mistake. Thank you so much!
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Old 17 May 2015, 09:05 PM   #2
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Old 17 May 2015, 09:25 PM   #3
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Old 17 May 2015, 09:49 PM   #4
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Welcome to TRF, and congratulations on graduating law school. It looks like you have 3 very nice pieces to consider. My you can't go wrong with a DJ
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Welcome. I would look for a current DJ.
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Welcome to TRF. I would choose the first or third, not the turnograph.
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Old 18 May 2015, 08:25 AM   #14
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Wow, thank you all for welcoming me, and I appreciate all the opinions! I think I may lean towards the first (assuming swiss - wrist dot com turns out to be reputable). I'll be sure to post photos when it arrives -- thanks again everyone.
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Wow, thank you all for welcoming me, and I appreciate all the opinions! I think I may lean towards the first (assuming swiss - wrist dot com turns out to be reputable). I'll be sure to post photos when it arrives -- thanks again everyone.
Good choice, welcome!
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