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amanda · 30 August 2006, 01:55 PM

I have to say in the last few months I have jumped around all over the place in my decision to buy a Rolex, well not so much to buy 'a' Rolex but more like WHICH Rolex!

So far I have gone from:

TOG - until I discovered how expensive they were!!
Explorer 1
Air-King - Salmon Dial actually any dial variation I was eyeing off
Submariner no-date
Submariner date

and now I have settled on wanting a GMT baaaaaadly!

But I could change my mind before I have the rest of the money saved, just preparing you all......

So how about the rest of you??? Did you have similar problems???

Gedanken · 30 August 2006, 02:06 PM

Hmm. To paraphrase the Bard, some are born with Rolex, some achieve Rolexes, and some have Rolexes thrust upon them. I was in the last category when my parents gave me a TT DateJust as a graduation present. While I love it and still wear it occasionally, I'd been a diving watch guy for the preceding 16 years, and I immediately set about looking at sports Rolexes.

The first port of call was obvious - the SS Sub Date. After that, I looked at the TT Blue Sub, but by that time I'd discovered with the DJ that gold links were a bit too fragile for me, so it was back to the old SS. Along the way I came across the SD, but it wasn't until I actually saw it in the flesh (on my firend's wrist) that I went, "Hello, how long's this been going on?".

I went down to the AD and tried both the Sub and SD on - the dealer was offering both at the same price. The Sub felt nice, but the moment I put on the SD, that was it - signed, sealed and delivered.

C.J. · 30 August 2006, 03:02 PM

Mine were no-date Sub, Sub date, Date Just, Exp 1, GMT. I've had them all except the DJ and ended up keeping the Sub date, it's just me

tag_addict · 30 August 2006, 03:03 PM

I went through the following

white gold pres
yellow gold sub
2 tone datejust (old style)
ss datejust (old style)
16610 (no lug holes) submariner
116200 (new style datejust)

the first 2 were investments when i was young and they paid off largely (held some assets). The rest were just trying them out until i found the 116200.
My favorite watch currently ive ever had.
I want a SS daytona(white face) or a TT daytona (silver face) next
who knows

gforce · 30 August 2006, 04:37 PM

at First I wanted a Datejust with a Diamond bezel

Then I wanted a Sub, but I ended up getting the SD at the end

JJ Irani · 30 August 2006, 05:22 PM

In 1974, I got myself an OMEGA Dynamic Geneve....and then in 1980 got my first TT DJ on Jubilee.

Never looked back since.

JJ

Paratrpr Tom · 30 August 2006, 05:55 PM

I started looking at them in 1992 after I graduated from college. I really did not know what I was doing. I liked the Explorer II white face, Sub date, and the GMT. I did not make all that much money in those days and could not commit to stealing cash from my reckless social life to purchase one.

Fast forward fourteen years and 100% in price increases... I am married and finally financially stable with a terrific wife. I looked at GMTs and Subs on-line then in person on a cruise (St. Thomas). Three months later bought the GMT. It fits my personality and is the perfect tool for my profession.

The best part is (this may seem a little strange) I see my wife's smiling face in my mind and it puts this small satisfied smile on my face everytime I check the time or the date (btw is about 100 times a day)

.

Airborne
Tom

Uncle-AJ · 30 August 2006, 06:02 PM

I narrowed my choice down to GMT II or Sub. At the time the GMT was with the jubilee bracelet so I chose the sub.

JJ Irani · 30 August 2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

I narrowed my choice down to GMT II or Sub. At the time the GMT was with the jubilee bracelet so I chose the sub.

Smart move, Adrian...and look how devotedly you've hung on to it!!

mike · 30 August 2006, 06:17 PM

Got my first GMT in 1968. Saw it in the display window and that was it.

mailman · 30 August 2006, 07:49 PM

I always wanted the SS Sub Date. When I went to the AD to buy it, the had a white deal EXPII that I tried on, but it just didn't smile at me. The Sub did and I couldn't be happier.

amanda · 30 August 2006, 07:55 PM

Once I have the money ready to go, I wonder if I'll change my mind again? I originally started wanting a Omega Speedmaster Automatic,mainly cos I loved how Chronos look... I then got cold feet thinking the watch may have been too 'masculine' for me... go figure, now I want a Rolex GMT!

Gedanken · 30 August 2006, 08:59 PM

Well, if I understand this right, you inspired Lol-x's thread about sports Rollies being feminine on women. The writing's on the wall!

AJC · 30 August 2006, 09:23 PM

Hey Amanda,

Welcome to my world and most other WIS people.At least when you change your mind it hasn't cost anything.......yet.

I've changed many times and love it.

Aaron

Prince · 30 August 2006, 09:29 PM

I bought a TT DJ first, because I have always considered it the quintessential Rolex. It was the one I saw and fell in love with as a child. The Daytona came next, and then the Sub.

amanda · 30 August 2006, 09:35 PM

AJC - Thats very true, however I think my colleagues and my partner think I have flipped my lid... always looking at pictures of watches! Although one of the guys I work with, his wife is a Jeweller so he has some appreciation of fine watches. When my Tudor was back from teh RSC he sat there and watched the seconds hand tick around the dial for a few mins.... he loved how precise it was

Prince - thats a stunning collection you have, a bit of everything, the perfect cross section of Rolex's in my opinion.

Gedanken - I thought i might have driven Lol-X a bit crazy with all my PM babble over at the TZ forum. Now I can drive all of you crazy with my questions!

watchdrummer · 30 August 2006, 09:54 PM

YM
Sub Date
Daytona

All in a 6 week shopping spree. I would like a green GMT when available in TT, or a DJ. I gotta stop this,

Rockrolex · 30 August 2006, 10:29 PM

First one I bought was a gold face TT DJ with printed Romans on a black strap. Then I saw a white face TT DJ with raised gold Romans and Jubilee bracelet and fell in love with it. Bought that one at a bargain basement price thinking it was the perfect dress watch.

Then I saw the all black GMT-II and knew that was the watch of my dreams. Three years later, it still is my all time favorite watch.

Then saw a friend with a YG DD black face with diamond markers. Found the identical watch (1986 vintage) and snapped it up.

I've added a few other brands at the same time because I love their looks and/or complications: a RG JLC Master Geographic for its multi-time zone and power reserve indicators (and it makes a nice dress watch); a GP ww.tc for its multi-time zone and chrono features and because it looked cool - probably now my least favorite; and my second favorite, a Breitling Olympus, because it does everything but cook dinner.

There's a new one on the way that has the kind of complciations I love. More about that one when it arrives.

Gedanken · 30 August 2006, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda

Gedanken - I thought i might have driven Lol-X a bit crazy with all my PM babble over at the TZ forum. Now I can drive all of you crazy with my questions!

Too late on that one, Amanda - JJ's got that gig covered. Not only does he drive us crazy, he's crazy personnified!

colemanitis · 30 August 2006, 10:35 PM

The first Rolex I looked at purchasing was the least expensive, Air King w/ blue dial.

After several weeks I changed my mind to a Datejust w/ white dial.

I then moved to the sport models. I immediately fell in love with the Pepsi GMT.

For several weeks I bounced between the black GMT and the red/black GMT.

I ended up purchasing a vintage Pepsi w/ extra black insert!

diablojota · 30 August 2006, 10:42 PM

only 1. The Sub Date.

astcell · 30 August 2006, 10:49 PM

My first Rolex, well I was broke so I thought about the least expensive one that I could gte that had a date. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. Stainless steel, oyster band, smooth bezel. The year was 1987 and it broke the bank at a whopping $1,600. from the AD.

Broke is a financial situation. Poor is a state of mind. Poor people should work on things other than watches and computers. Broke people need to get a credit card to get what they will pay back. :-)

Earlier this month however I got the GMT II in black. I do not like the all gold models and no two tones jumped out at me. The Daytona has no date on it, so it was the GMTII or the Sea Dweller. I looked at the sub and some others but kept coming back to the GMT and SD.

I think there is a law of nature in force here, something about water seeking its own level. The GMT was made for ME. And that's what counts.

djemmtee · 31 August 2006, 01:05 AM

i had always had my eye on the ss sub....but after learning about the gmt, i figured you get more bang for your buck because it has an extra needle(general comment i know the movements are different).

madformac · 31 August 2006, 01:21 AM

Well I was using a Rolex date (15200) with the blue dial but it was so small on my 7" wrist it looked a bit silly. I also have a black dial Tag Heuer link (one of the huge magnum cases from 2002) which is a great size for me but it was a quartz and I do really prefer chronometers. (it was a gift to me by a buddy that is a Tag AD btw so it wasn't a choice in movement!)

Previous to those two I had an Omega Seamaster, the Bond model with the blue dial. So I really wanted a white dial watch. Never had white and I thought it would look pretty good with any clothing option in the wardrobe.

So it came down to either the Omega Seamaster 300M GMT with a white dial or the Rolex Explorer II with white dial. Both had the GMT hand and I really liked this option for travelling. Obviously there was a huge difference in price but the Rolex sat better on my wrist and it just felt "right". Now I pretty much wear it 24/7 and I just use the Tag Link for occasions when I want a black dial. Although this will be replaced by probably a Seadweller or possibly a Sub Date when the time is right.. As for the Rolex Date well I'll probably flip it when I go for the SD or Sub.

30 August 2006, 01:55 PM	#1
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	How many models did you contemplate b4 buying your 1st Rolex? I have to say in the last few months I have jumped around all over the place in my decision to buy a Rolex, well not so much to buy 'a' Rolex but more like WHICH Rolex! So far I have gone from: TOG - until I discovered how expensive they were!! Explorer 1 Air-King - Salmon Dial actually any dial variation I was eyeing off Submariner no-date Submariner date and now I have settled on wanting a GMT baaaaaadly! But I could change my mind before I have the rest of the money saved, just preparing you all...... So how about the rest of you??? Did you have similar problems???

30 August 2006, 02:06 PM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hmm. To paraphrase the Bard, some are born with Rolex, some achieve Rolexes, and some have Rolexes thrust upon them. I was in the last category when my parents gave me a TT DateJust as a graduation present. While I love it and still wear it occasionally, I'd been a diving watch guy for the preceding 16 years, and I immediately set about looking at sports Rolexes. The first port of call was obvious - the SS Sub Date. After that, I looked at the TT Blue Sub, but by that time I'd discovered with the DJ that gold links were a bit too fragile for me, so it was back to the old SS. Along the way I came across the SD, but it wasn't until I actually saw it in the flesh (on my firend's wrist) that I went, "Hello, how long's this been going on?". I went down to the AD and tried both the Sub and SD on - the dealer was offering both at the same price. The Sub felt nice, but the moment I put on the SD, that was it - signed, sealed and delivered. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

30 August 2006, 03:02 PM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Mine were no-date Sub, Sub date, Date Just, Exp 1, GMT. I've had them all except the DJ and ended up keeping the Sub date, it's just me __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

30 August 2006, 04:37 PM	#5
gforce "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Gabriel Location: las vegas Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 425	at First I wanted a Datejust with a Diamond bezel Then I wanted a Sub, but I ended up getting the SD at the end __________________ -GFORCE SEA-DWELLER 4000 ft = 1220 m BTS TATTOOS

30 August 2006, 05:22 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	In 1974, I got myself an OMEGA Dynamic Geneve....and then in 1980 got my first TT DJ on Jubilee. Never looked back since. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 August 2006, 03:03 PM	#4
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	I went through the following white gold pres yellow gold sub 2 tone datejust (old style) ss datejust (old style) 16610 (no lug holes) submariner 116200 (new style datejust) the first 2 were investments when i was young and they paid off largely (held some assets). The rest were just trying them out until i found the 116200. My favorite watch currently ive ever had. I want a SS daytona(white face) or a TT daytona (silver face) next who knows

30 August 2006, 05:55 PM	#7
Paratrpr Tom Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Watch: BLK GMT II Posts: 44	Three for me I started looking at them in 1992 after I graduated from college. I really did not know what I was doing. I liked the Explorer II white face, Sub date, and the GMT. I did not make all that much money in those days and could not commit to stealing cash from my reckless social life to purchase one. Fast forward fourteen years and 100% in price increases... I am married and finally financially stable with a terrific wife. I looked at GMTs and Subs on-line then in person on a cruise (St. Thomas). Three months later bought the GMT. It fits my personality and is the perfect tool for my profession. The best part is (this may seem a little strange) I see my wife's smiling face in my mind and it puts this small satisfied smile on my face everytime I check the time or the date (btw is about 100 times a day) . Airborne Tom

30 August 2006, 06:02 PM	#8
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I narrowed my choice down to GMT II or Sub. At the time the GMT was with the jubilee bracelet so I chose the sub. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

30 August 2006, 06:17 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Got my first GMT in 1968. Saw it in the display window and that was it. Last edited by mike; 30 August 2006 at 06:19 PM.. Reason: spelling

30 August 2006, 07:49 PM	#11
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	I always wanted the SS Sub Date. When I went to the AD to buy it, the had a white deal EXPII that I tried on, but it just didn't smile at me. The Sub did and I couldn't be happier. __________________ JJ

30 August 2006, 07:55 PM	#12
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	Once I have the money ready to go, I wonder if I'll change my mind again? I originally started wanting a Omega Speedmaster Automatic,mainly cos I loved how Chronos look... I then got cold feet thinking the watch may have been too 'masculine' for me... go figure, now I want a Rolex GMT!

30 August 2006, 08:59 PM	#13
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, if I understand this right, you inspired Lol-x's thread about sports Rollies being feminine on women. The writing's on the wall! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

30 August 2006, 09:23 PM	#14
AJC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Amanda, Welcome to my world and most other WIS people.At least when you change your mind it hasn't cost anything.......yet. I've changed many times and love it. Aaron

30 August 2006, 09:29 PM	#15
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I bought a TT DJ first, because I have always considered it the quintessential Rolex. It was the one I saw and fell in love with as a child. The Daytona came next, and then the Sub. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

30 August 2006, 09:35 PM	#16
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	AJC - Thats very true, however I think my colleagues and my partner think I have flipped my lid... always looking at pictures of watches! Although one of the guys I work with, his wife is a Jeweller so he has some appreciation of fine watches. When my Tudor was back from teh RSC he sat there and watched the seconds hand tick around the dial for a few mins.... he loved how precise it was Prince - thats a stunning collection you have, a bit of everything, the perfect cross section of Rolex's in my opinion. Gedanken - I thought i might have driven Lol-X a bit crazy with all my PM babble over at the TZ forum. Now I can drive all of you crazy with my questions!

30 August 2006, 09:54 PM	#17
watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	YM Sub Date Daytona All in a 6 week shopping spree. I would like a green GMT when available in TT, or a DJ. I gotta stop this,

30 August 2006, 10:29 PM	#18
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,951	First one I bought was a gold face TT DJ with printed Romans on a black strap. Then I saw a white face TT DJ with raised gold Romans and Jubilee bracelet and fell in love with it. Bought that one at a bargain basement price thinking it was the perfect dress watch. Then I saw the all black GMT-II and knew that was the watch of my dreams. Three years later, it still is my all time favorite watch. Then saw a friend with a YG DD black face with diamond markers. Found the identical watch (1986 vintage) and snapped it up. I've added a few other brands at the same time because I love their looks and/or complications: a RG JLC Master Geographic for its multi-time zone and power reserve indicators (and it makes a nice dress watch); a GP ww.tc for its multi-time zone and chrono features and because it looked cool - probably now my least favorite; and my second favorite, a Breitling Olympus, because it does everything but cook dinner. There's a new one on the way that has the kind of complciations I love. More about that one when it arrives. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 August 2006, 10:35 PM	#20
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	The first Rolex I looked at purchasing was the least expensive, Air King w/ blue dial. After several weeks I changed my mind to a Datejust w/ white dial. I then moved to the sport models. I immediately fell in love with the Pepsi GMT. For several weeks I bounced between the black GMT and the red/black GMT. I ended up purchasing a vintage Pepsi w/ extra black insert! __________________ Member #471

30 August 2006, 10:42 PM	#21
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	only 1. The Sub Date.

30 August 2006, 10:49 PM	#22
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	My first Rolex, well I was broke so I thought about the least expensive one that I could gte that had a date. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date. Stainless steel, oyster band, smooth bezel. The year was 1987 and it broke the bank at a whopping $1,600. from the AD. Broke is a financial situation. Poor is a state of mind. Poor people should work on things other than watches and computers. Broke people need to get a credit card to get what they will pay back. :-) Earlier this month however I got the GMT II in black. I do not like the all gold models and no two tones jumped out at me. The Daytona has no date on it, so it was the GMTII or the Sea Dweller. I looked at the sub and some others but kept coming back to the GMT and SD. I think there is a law of nature in force here, something about water seeking its own level. The GMT was made for ME. And that's what counts.

31 August 2006, 01:05 AM	#23
djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	i had always had my eye on the ss sub....but after learning about the gmt, i figured you get more bang for your buck because it has an extra needle(general comment i know the movements are different). __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

31 August 2006, 01:21 AM	#24
madformac "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Justin Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 708	Well I was using a Rolex date (15200) with the blue dial but it was so small on my 7" wrist it looked a bit silly. I also have a black dial Tag Heuer link (one of the huge magnum cases from 2002) which is a great size for me but it was a quartz and I do really prefer chronometers. (it was a gift to me by a buddy that is a Tag AD btw so it wasn't a choice in movement!) Previous to those two I had an Omega Seamaster, the Bond model with the blue dial. So I really wanted a white dial watch. Never had white and I thought it would look pretty good with any clothing option in the wardrobe. So it came down to either the Omega Seamaster 300M GMT with a white dial or the Rolex Explorer II with white dial. Both had the GMT hand and I really liked this option for travelling. Obviously there was a huge difference in price but the Rolex sat better on my wrist and it just felt "right". Now I pretty much wear it 24/7 and I just use the Tag Link for occasions when I want a black dial. Although this will be replaced by probably a Seadweller or possibly a Sub Date when the time is right.. As for the Rolex Date well I'll probably flip it when I go for the SD or Sub.

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