Recommandations for First Rolly

[Feb_29]

Originally Posted by Carondelet

Tangential, but I've always wondered why using the nickname, "Rollie" or "Rolly" is not ok, but we regularly call watches by nicknames?

Hulk, Batman, Batgirl, Pepsi, Coke, Smurf, Bluesy, Rootbeer, Starbucks, Kermit, etc. are all used regularly but Rollie is frowned upon?

The "Rollie" or "Rolly" tabooed because of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwk5OUII9Vc

[dba]

"Recommendations for First Rolly"

I recommend you don't call it a Rolly. That's all I got for now.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by Rollynewb

All,

Looking to buy my first rolex :dude

Thinking about OP 39mm, is this a good investment??

My Budget is around or less than 10K

Any other recommendations or thoughts?

Great responses overall! Posts about watch investments always get a ton of crap here. But I totally understand the mindset behind your question. I think not many of us will not feel so comfortable spending 10k on watch, to know it’s worth nothing in a few. Part of what makes this hobby so appealing to me it’s that I can enjoy a timepiece and if “God Forbid” Sh*** hits the fan- I know I have value in my collection. That being said, anything at MSRP, you are safe.

Since Rolex has been around, stainless steels sport models have at least retained the most value. PP and Two Tone not so much but there is also value there.

I really liked the response that suggested to buy a house right now. If you can do that, go for it. A much better investment indeed! Idk about a 20 deposit on a house nowadays maybe in Ohio or Detroit I’m in NYC where you can get nothing for at least 60-90k.

Good luck!


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Congratulations.