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AngelaH · 26 June 2008, 05:18 AM

I just started looking for my first Rolex. My head is spinning from all the options, but I'm hoping this forum will help me in making my decision!

Terry Newton · 26 June 2008, 07:00 AM

Hi Angela:

Welcome to TRF. This is a great place to cause your head to continue spinning like Linda Blair in the Exorcist or it will stop spinning and you will settle on the watch that smiles back at you as you smile at it. I hope this place provides a lot of learning and friendships for you.

Terry Newton

tudorman8276 · 26 June 2008, 08:50 AM

....Hi Angela!! Enjoy your stay!!!!

Stan.

Lol-x · 26 June 2008, 09:50 AM

Hi Angela, so what kinds of aspects to a watch do you find interesting? E.g. a date feature, 30mm, 36mm or 40mm case, sports style or dress style etc. etc.?

toph · 26 June 2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hi Angela, so what kinds of aspects to a watch do you find interesting? E.g. a date feature, 30mm, 36mm or 40mm case, sports style or dress style etc. etc.?

Good question

Welcome to TRF Angela

AngelaH · 26 June 2008, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome! I had my first visit to a dealer yesterday to check out watches in person. I've also been doing lots of searches on this forum--there's so much great information here--and I'm going blind scrutinizing the different dials on
http://www.oysterworld.de/dials05.htm

At the dealer, the one I liked best was the 177200 midsize (31mm) watch with pink dial and oversized arabic numbers. After checking out oysterworld, I also like the black dial with pink arabic numbers. From my time searching here, I know it's pretty boring compared to some of the watches that folks here have, but i'm a pretty simple gal.

But I need to decide whether I can live without the date feature, which brings me to my question. I'd love some insight as how the model numbers work. For example, on oysterworld, I found another 31mm dial that I like, a blue dial with arabic numbers. The dial is listed in a section that has these numbers: 178159, 178239, 178240, 178246, 178274, 178279, 178286, 178296. I'm pretty sure I would like a stainless steel band with a domed bezel. Is there some way to tell from those model numbers whether that combination exists?

oneillba · 26 June 2008, 12:03 PM

Hi Angela, the best advice I can give you is to simply go to your local AD and try on what they have. Sooner or later you will find the Rolex that speaks to you. It may be something that you didn't think about in the first place. Enjoy the experience and have fun here on the forum. Glad to have you.

pwrslider · 26 June 2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngelaH

I just started looking for my first Rolex. My head is spinning from all the options, but I'm hoping this forum will help me in making my decision!

Welcome!!! Spinning heads are common here!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 June 2008, 09:55 PM

Welcome to TRF, Angela!

Enjoy your stay here!

Lol-x · 26 June 2008, 10:41 PM

Angela, that is getting pretty complicated. The numbers are quite confusing for most people, even me.
The pink dial sounds and looks beautiful.
I'm pretty sure the blue dial that you speak of is available with a date in Stainless Steel.

GMTII Owner · 28 June 2008, 03:51 AM

Welcome to TRF. You are starting to see why you are going to need more than one Rolex!!!

Whatever you decide, enjoy your stay and share pictures once you've selected the one Rolex.

John

mjs73 · 28 June 2008, 05:57 AM

welcome aboard

kcmo · 28 June 2008, 06:42 AM

Welcome Angela! Great to have another gal onboard! There are a few of us around!

26 June 2008, 05:18 AM	#1
AngelaH Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 85	Hi All! I just started looking for my first Rolex. My head is spinning from all the options, but I'm hoping this forum will help me in making my decision!

26 June 2008, 07:00 AM	#2
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Hi Angela: Welcome to TRF. This is a great place to cause your head to continue spinning like Linda Blair in the Exorcist or it will stop spinning and you will settle on the watch that smiles back at you as you smile at it. I hope this place provides a lot of learning and friendships for you. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

26 June 2008, 08:50 AM	#3
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,584	....from KY..... ....Hi Angela!! Enjoy your stay!!!! Stan.

26 June 2008, 09:50 AM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Hi Angela, so what kinds of aspects to a watch do you find interesting? E.g. a date feature, 30mm, 36mm or 40mm case, sports style or dress style etc. etc.? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 June 2008, 12:03 PM	#7
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Hi Angela, the best advice I can give you is to simply go to your local AD and try on what they have. Sooner or later you will find the Rolex that speaks to you. It may be something that you didn't think about in the first place. Enjoy the experience and have fun here on the forum. Glad to have you. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

26 June 2008, 10:47 AM	#6
AngelaH Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 85	Thanks for the warm welcome! I had my first visit to a dealer yesterday to check out watches in person. I've also been doing lots of searches on this forum--there's so much great information here--and I'm going blind scrutinizing the different dials on http://www.oysterworld.de/dials05.htm At the dealer, the one I liked best was the 177200 midsize (31mm) watch with pink dial and oversized arabic numbers. After checking out oysterworld, I also like the black dial with pink arabic numbers. From my time searching here, I know it's pretty boring compared to some of the watches that folks here have, but i'm a pretty simple gal. But I need to decide whether I can live without the date feature, which brings me to my question. I'd love some insight as how the model numbers work. For example, on oysterworld, I found another 31mm dial that I like, a blue dial with arabic numbers. The dial is listed in a section that has these numbers: 178159, 178239, 178240, 178246, 178274, 178279, 178286, 178296. I'm pretty sure I would like a stainless steel band with a domed bezel. Is there some way to tell from those model numbers whether that combination exists?

26 June 2008, 09:55 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Angela! Enjoy your stay here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

26 June 2008, 10:41 PM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,267	Angela, that is getting pretty complicated. The numbers are quite confusing for most people, even me. The pink dial sounds and looks beautiful. I'm pretty sure the blue dial that you speak of is available with a date in Stainless Steel. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

28 June 2008, 03:51 AM	#11
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	Welcome to TRF. You are starting to see why you are going to need more than one Rolex!!! Whatever you decide, enjoy your stay and share pictures once you've selected the one Rolex. John __________________

28 June 2008, 05:57 AM	#12
mjs73 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Southern NJ Watch: pending Posts: 16	welcome aboard

28 June 2008, 06:42 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Welcome Angela! Great to have another gal onboard! There are a few of us around!

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