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chillywilly112 · 13 October 2009, 07:36 AM

I am engaged and my fiance's parents are offering to buy me a rolex. They said the budget is 5k and they will probably buy me a new one. I would prefer to get a silver one and I was hoping for some feedback on what you would get as a first rolex. I know its pretty limited with that budget but would love any input! Thanks!

chillviper · 13 October 2009, 07:37 AM

Sub 14060M! A classic and right in that budget.

Christiaan · 13 October 2009, 07:38 AM

What features on a Watch are you looking for?
Must it be new?
When you say Silver, do you mean a silver dial or a Stainless Steel case and bracelet?

sleddog · 13 October 2009, 07:42 AM

Welcome to the forum chillywilly!!!

My thought is the same as chillviper....The classic Sub no date 14060!!
Its Stainless Steel and looks great.! Within budget as well....
Rob.

USCpaneristi · 13 October 2009, 07:48 AM

I would consider how you're going to use your watch. In other words, is it going to be an all situations and all times watch? If so, I'd consider a Sub. A Datejust might fit the bill, and you can usually get a better discount on them, though some find they're not casual enough to wear on a daily basis if you're a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy. I'd just go try some on and see which one sings to you, then try your best to make it work within your budget.

The 14060M is an excellent watch as already suggested. Simple, clean, and timeless design. If you're someone who needs a date, though, it's probably not for you (I think having a date feature on your watch is not a necessity, but that's just me).

chillywilly112 · 13 October 2009, 07:49 AM

I prefer to just be one tone, i dont want to have gold in the watch, that is what i meant

chillywilly112 · 13 October 2009, 07:53 AM

yeah i kinda would like the date on my watch, but i wouldnt die if i didnt have it....i hope this is the first of many rolex, but im not in the financial situation to buy something expensive on my own....what would be a good price for those watches new? Supposedly they have some jewlers that can get good prices but I dont even know what is retail for those and what is a good price?

DRAWTOOL · 13 October 2009, 07:53 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I recommened you go to a AD and see what wags its tail at you, you don't say your occupation but there are more Rolexes like Turn-o-graphs and Air Kings that might suit you more than a Sub.

sakuraba · 13 October 2009, 08:42 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I agree with Mikey, go to an AD and see which ones sing to you. It's very hard for a forum to make this decision for you as you'll likely be staring at your Rolex for a long time.

Good luck with your search.

Rags · 13 October 2009, 08:56 AM

Go for the 16610 Sub...& tell them Rags would like one also... Thank them in advance for me....

Nick1959 · 13 October 2009, 09:49 AM

Does she have a sister?

BarkMaster · 13 October 2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick1959

Does she have a sister?

Salmosalar · 13 October 2009, 10:33 AM

As Sakuraba suggested, go to a ROLEX AD and try some on. Which one do you want to try on a second time? Which ROLEX feels the best on you? A couple of models will probably appeal to you.

You may want to wait a day or two and return to the AD and repeat the process.

Then you may chose to begin your final selection.

For me the ROLEX models that sing are the Milgauss and the Explorer.

Best wishes for you and your fiance.

deserted · 13 October 2009, 10:45 AM

Welcome to the forum ......The sub ND sounds great....Good luck.

tkc324 · 13 October 2009, 10:45 AM

At that price range... you have Sub, Explorer, datejust... and maybe older sea dweller?
Like others have said... try them on at an AD...
then decide.
They look very different on your wrist vs on paper... trust me... u will probably be surprised at what you end up with.
Good luck and welcome!

kyle L · 13 October 2009, 10:46 AM

Maybe a Datejust, Submariner, Explorer I.

Post above me beat me too it.

snowbird · 13 October 2009, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chillywilly112

yeah i kinda would like the date on my watch, but i wouldnt die if i didnt have it....i hope this is the first of many rolex, but im not in the financial situation to buy something expensive on my own....what would be a good price for those watches new? Supposedly they have some jewlers that can get good prices but I dont even know what is retail for those and what is a good price?

If that is Irvine Calif. you're in there's a Rolex AD on Culver Drive at Irvine Center Drive, David Lee Jewelers, they have a large selection to look at. If there's one that you like you can ask what kind of price they can give you. Note the prices on the tags at that particular store include sales tax.

Speed · 13 October 2009, 11:44 AM

Wow. What a dowry! ;-)

Welcome & congrats.

JBat · 13 October 2009, 11:47 AM

SS Sub, Sub Date or Datejust.

JBat · 13 October 2009, 11:47 AM

And welcome to TRF and congrats on the pending nuptials!

dukester · 13 October 2009, 12:58 PM

South Coast Plaza has a Rolex flagship store and they have one of the best Rolex collections I have ever seen!

WARNING: Once you walk in that store, you will have one tough decision on your hands.....stunning watch collection.

Good Luck!

Deyn Man · 13 October 2009, 01:52 PM

i concur with what the others have said.. go to the nearest Authentic Dealer and check out which sings to you (in the given price range)... off the bat, i'd say go for the submariner... other options would be the explorer range (i think the explorer II is within the budget)...

if you want a less sporty watch, air kings are also great! datejusts likewise..

blackjacker2 · 13 October 2009, 02:52 PM

The sub looks best, but remember to factor in the discount. You will get more watch for their money!

brady · 13 October 2009, 04:34 PM

Are they going to buy the watch for you or will they let you buy it? I ask because you can definitely stretch out 5k more on this board than you will at an AD. Check out the for sale section here and see all the gems going for around 5k. This forum has MANY reputable sellers who can get you just what you want, even brand new with your name on the warranty card.

I definitely agree with everyone, go try as many on as you can and if your favorite is a bit above your budget, someone here may be able to help you.

Good luck with everything and welcome to the best time-sink on the internet

icnbne · 13 October 2009, 05:55 PM

sub or a gmt ii

marke · 13 October 2009, 06:00 PM

go and get a full rolex catalogue and have it as your bedtime reading for a few days, then decide which way to go by highlighting the ones you like to look at, when you go to the dealer have a look at the master dealers catalogue just in case the watch you have chosen comes with a different dial combination, but take your time to get it right.

my first choices would be.
sub non date 14060
turnograph ( half sports -half dress)
milgauss
explorer 2 white dial

but at the end of the day apart from being night! its down to you, so good luck, have fun and let us know what you got with pics of course.

and always ask for advice from fellow forum members to point you in the right direction.

SubRem24 · 13 October 2009, 06:38 PM

I hope you fiance won't be jealous of your Rolex after.

TABACCO · 13 October 2009, 07:11 PM

why not this one

RobAdams · 13 October 2009, 11:11 PM

If you like the understated, see if you can find an 'old' Sea Dweller, definately the one for 'runs silent, runs deep'

Gerardus · 13 October 2009, 11:12 PM

Welcome to the forum

13 October 2009, 07:36 AM	#1
chillywilly112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: irvine Posts: 3	First Time Rolex Buyer I am engaged and my fiance's parents are offering to buy me a rolex. They said the budget is 5k and they will probably buy me a new one. I would prefer to get a silver one and I was hoping for some feedback on what you would get as a first rolex. I know its pretty limited with that budget but would love any input! Thanks!

13 October 2009, 07:38 AM	#3
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	What features on a Watch are you looking for? Must it be new? When you say Silver, do you mean a silver dial or a Stainless Steel case and bracelet? __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

13 October 2009, 07:42 AM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Welcome to the forum chillywilly!!! My thought is the same as chillviper....The classic Sub no date 14060!! Its Stainless Steel and looks great.! Within budget as well.... Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 October 2009, 08:42 AM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF! I agree with Mikey, go to an AD and see which ones sing to you. It's very hard for a forum to make this decision for you as you'll likely be staring at your Rolex for a long time. Good luck with your search. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

13 October 2009, 08:56 AM	#10
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,200	Go for the 16610 Sub...& tell them Rags would like one also... Thank them in advance for me.... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

13 October 2009, 07:37 AM	#2
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Sub 14060M! A classic and right in that budget.

13 October 2009, 07:48 AM	#5
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	I would consider how you're going to use your watch. In other words, is it going to be an all situations and all times watch? If so, I'd consider a Sub. A Datejust might fit the bill, and you can usually get a better discount on them, though some find they're not casual enough to wear on a daily basis if you're a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy. I'd just go try some on and see which one sings to you, then try your best to make it work within your budget. The 14060M is an excellent watch as already suggested. Simple, clean, and timeless design. If you're someone who needs a date, though, it's probably not for you (I think having a date feature on your watch is not a necessity, but that's just me).

13 October 2009, 07:49 AM	#6
chillywilly112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: irvine Posts: 3	I prefer to just be one tone, i dont want to have gold in the watch, that is what i meant

13 October 2009, 07:53 AM	#7
chillywilly112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: irvine Posts: 3	yeah i kinda would like the date on my watch, but i wouldnt die if i didnt have it....i hope this is the first of many rolex, but im not in the financial situation to buy something expensive on my own....what would be a good price for those watches new? Supposedly they have some jewlers that can get good prices but I dont even know what is retail for those and what is a good price?

13 October 2009, 07:53 AM	#8
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Welcome to the forum! I recommened you go to a AD and see what wags its tail at you, you don't say your occupation but there are more Rolexes like Turn-o-graphs and Air Kings that might suit you more than a Sub.

13 October 2009, 09:49 AM	#11
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	Does she have a sister?

13 October 2009, 10:33 AM	#13
Salmosalar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: West Michigan Watch: TUDOR ICONAUT Posts: 126	The one that sings As Sakuraba suggested, go to a ROLEX AD and try some on. Which one do you want to try on a second time? Which ROLEX feels the best on you? A couple of models will probably appeal to you. You may want to wait a day or two and return to the AD and repeat the process. Then you may chose to begin your final selection. For me the ROLEX models that sing are the Milgauss and the Explorer. Best wishes for you and your fiance.

13 October 2009, 10:45 AM	#14
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	Welcome to the forum ......The sub ND sounds great....Good luck.

13 October 2009, 10:45 AM	#15
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	At that price range... you have Sub, Explorer, datejust... and maybe older sea dweller? Like others have said... try them on at an AD... then decide. They look very different on your wrist vs on paper... trust me... u will probably be surprised at what you end up with. Good luck and welcome!

13 October 2009, 10:46 AM	#16
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Maybe a Datejust, Submariner, Explorer I. Post above me beat me too it.

13 October 2009, 11:44 AM	#18
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,740	Wow. What a dowry! ;-) Welcome & congrats.

13 October 2009, 11:47 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	SS Sub, Sub Date or Datejust.

13 October 2009, 12:58 PM	#21
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	South Coast Plaza has a Rolex flagship store and they have one of the best Rolex collections I have ever seen! WARNING: Once you walk in that store, you will have one tough decision on your hands.....stunning watch collection. Good Luck!

13 October 2009, 01:52 PM	#22
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	i concur with what the others have said.. go to the nearest Authentic Dealer and check out which sings to you (in the given price range)... off the bat, i'd say go for the submariner... other options would be the explorer range (i think the explorer II is within the budget)... if you want a less sporty watch, air kings are also great! datejusts likewise..

13 October 2009, 02:52 PM	#23
blackjacker2 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK Watch: 116233 Posts: 68	The sub looks best, but remember to factor in the discount. You will get more watch for their money!

13 October 2009, 04:34 PM	#24
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	Are they going to buy the watch for you or will they let you buy it? I ask because you can definitely stretch out 5k more on this board than you will at an AD. Check out the for sale section here and see all the gems going for around 5k. This forum has MANY reputable sellers who can get you just what you want, even brand new with your name on the warranty card. I definitely agree with everyone, go try as many on as you can and if your favorite is a bit above your budget, someone here may be able to help you. Good luck with everything and welcome to the best time-sink on the internet

13 October 2009, 05:55 PM	#25
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	sub or a gmt ii

13 October 2009, 06:00 PM	#26
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	go and get a full rolex catalogue and have it as your bedtime reading for a few days, then decide which way to go by highlighting the ones you like to look at, when you go to the dealer have a look at the master dealers catalogue just in case the watch you have chosen comes with a different dial combination, but take your time to get it right. my first choices would be. sub non date 14060 turnograph ( half sports -half dress) milgauss explorer 2 white dial but at the end of the day apart from being night! its down to you, so good luck, have fun and let us know what you got with pics of course. and always ask for advice from fellow forum members to point you in the right direction.

13 October 2009, 06:38 PM	#27
SubRem24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Remy Location: East Africa Watch: 16610 Sub Date Posts: 62	I hope you fiance won't be jealous of your Rolex after.

13 October 2009, 07:11 PM	#28
TABACCO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: ED Location: PHILIPPINES Posts: 377	why not this one Attached Images

13 October 2009, 11:11 PM	#29
RobAdams Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Qatar Posts: 44	If you like the understated, see if you can find an 'old' Sea Dweller, definately the one for 'runs silent, runs deep'

13 October 2009, 11:12 PM	#30
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,202	Welcome to the forum __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

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