Help finding first Rolex

[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.
*posted this in vintage forum by mistake*

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!

[freddyttt]

everyone should own a Sub ... great in t's and jeans- works well in a suit or slacks-

[kxux]

I suggest you to visit AD in your area and try few of the watches on your wrist to see what you like. Then you can shop around for the price point that you want. I thought YM will be good until I put it on my wrist. Did not talk to me, but I would have not known from pictures online and in the brochures.

[Rags]

I agree go with a sub. I bought a DJ for my first & now I wish I had gone for the sub first but I will never sell my DJ. It's special to me.