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4 May 2024, 11:17 AM | #1 |
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This may be the best entry into Rolex at the minute under $10k
It's Friday afternoon, I got a bit bored, so went back to playing the age old game of what would be the best way to get into Rolex for under $10k USD.
My vote goes to Datejust 41 lumed Arabic. Worn by Federer at Wimbledone 2009. This seriously is an underrated piece in my view, it has quite a bit going for it, such as worn by Roger at Wimbledon final, a really gorgeous sunburst silver dial and interesting lumed numerals in purple. It can be had for $9000 USD and I personally would take it over any of the current Datejust 41 available for sale. |
4 May 2024, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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Have you bought one??
If it’s such a great purchase. It looks ok but I prefer my 41 smooth bezel, white dial with Romans.
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4 May 2024, 11:30 AM | #3 |
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I'm sorry but I should clarify it is $10k USD. I have not bought one because I cannot accomodate it as I've currently reduced my collection to 1 watch that I will wear for ever.
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4 May 2024, 11:39 AM | #4 |
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Why are you discussing a $10k best buy Rolex when flexing that one?
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4 May 2024, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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Haha this thread took an interesting turn.
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Seems like you could get a pretty decent sub or sub date for under 10. That’s probably where I would start.
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4 May 2024, 12:18 PM | #8 |
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Totally subjective, but I never liked the orientation of the numbered hours indices. This dislike is not isolated to Rolex.
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4 May 2024, 12:41 PM | #10 |
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I just asked questions based on a random question.
Not jumping on anyone. There are thousands of watches that we all like as individuals. Why don’t we all start a thread on the one we think is a best buy? You can add to this if you like. My one would be an IWC 5001-07 You can pick one up for around US7.5k. Not my picture. I like the blue hands and the clear case back showing the cool rotor. I also like the way the sub dials don’t cut out any markers or numbers. You can ask me why I haven’t bought one and I won’t be offended.
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That IWC is stunning!
A great entry into Rolex professional models is, in my opinion, the 126900 Airking. Amazing watch for around $8000 including tax. |
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That is a great DJ
Reminds of the Platinum DD from that same era with the wave dial and Arabic numbers. Total banger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I’d spend that sort of money on a submariner
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Every watch I have in rotation is under $10k:
BLRO- bought in 2018 when MSRP was $9,250 Exp 1 OP Turquoise Totally subjective, but I clearly like them all for under $10k |
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4 May 2024, 07:15 PM | #18 |
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Ok, I think I agree.
A re-search reveals there indeed are a few ceramic submariners under $10k USD and that would be my pick. The datejust is still a solid choice, but a black submariner is about as "traditional and classic" a way there is to get into Rolex and can certainly last you a lifetime if you want it to be. In fact, I found a 116610 for under $10k. |
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124060 would be my pick.
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4 May 2024, 09:33 PM | #20 |
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A black Sub or any OP
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4 May 2024, 09:50 PM | #22 |
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I recently sold my 116334 factory rhodium diamond dial for $9,500 so I'd say that's the best bang for under $10k
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4 May 2024, 11:20 PM | #24 |
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I like the DJ II's and have owned many over the years.
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I think the clear winner here is the OP Celebration 41.
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5 May 2024, 12:37 AM | #28 |
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That’s a darn good looking watch
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It’s a beautiful piece. A friend of mine has it. It always looks great.
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