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Deck Ape · 1 February 2018, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Check out the sea dweller 4K, the one previous to the 2017 with red lettering. Similar to the sub, can dress up or down, tough as hell. Lightly used on gray market under 11. And far less seen in the wild than the sub.

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would you happen to have a picture of that one? would you be willing to share it if so?

Wcdhtwn · 1 February 2018, 11:19 AM

I don’t but there are a million in here. Search the general discussion or the classifieds.

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Deck Ape · 1 February 2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

Another thing to add is, the GMT doesn’t come with the glide lock feature that the sub bracelet has.

I love this feature and it comes in handy as it allows for quick adjustment of the bracelet without needing any tools.

I have not gone diving yet, but I have read that this glide lock feature is part of the sub bracelet so that you can quickly resize the bracelet to fit over a diving suit

Food for thought.

great information! Thanks

Deck Ape · 1 February 2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I don’t but there are a million in here. Search the general discussion or the classifieds.

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will do. thanks

Deck Ape · 1 February 2018, 11:30 AM

I remember reading about the glide lock system. I believe it adds 5mm of adjustment to the bracelet?

mikeps2006 · 1 February 2018, 11:32 AM

Sub

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Justindo · 1 February 2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

Based on the background you provided, and that this will be a first and only, everyday watch, I'd suggest you consider the 214270....Explorer I. Buy it, strap it on, and enjoy the hell out of your life. Never look at this forum again. Trust me...it's the perfect plan. With your slight 6.25" wrists, the 39mm size of the ExpI is as big as I'd recommend going, anyway.

I agree. The Explorer I is probably Rolex's most versatile watch and sounds perfect for your lifestyle, as it's rugged and dresses up or down. If I could have only one watch, it would likely be the Explorer I. If I were to have other watches but only one Rolex, while the Explorer I would be in the running, I would probably go for a 114060.

AK797 · 1 February 2018, 12:01 PM

I like the rhodium sans diamonds most of the DJs, but for one only probably a Submariner.

mjclark32 · 1 February 2018, 12:06 PM

Sounds like you’ll need two.
A sub and a dj. Which is a perfect combo, imo. Covers all (most) bases

Easy E · 1 February 2018, 02:02 PM

Sub, all day.

Mobikid · 1 February 2018, 04:24 PM

Blnr then subc

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No SUBctitute · 1 February 2018, 04:39 PM

If you really, really want a ONE AND ONLY Rolex, then you must follow these steps carefully:

Step 1. Buy the Sub or GMT

Step 2. Never return to this site again

HogwldFLTR · 1 February 2018, 04:45 PM

#2 would be my choice for an only. It's both rugged and attractive. Subs to me start to look vanilla after a bit.

Mobikid · 1 February 2018, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

If you really, really want a ONE AND ONLY Rolex, then you must follow these steps carefully:

Step 1. Buy the Sub or GMT

Step 2. Never return to this site again

2. Great advice!

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RollieRoll · 1 February 2018, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no subctitute

if you really, really want a one and only rolex, then you must follow these steps carefully:

Step 1. Buy the sub or gmt

step 2. Never return to this site again

x3

Ruud Van Driver · 1 February 2018, 06:24 PM

Not sure a better everyday watch than a Submariner exists.

lord91 · 1 February 2018, 09:14 PM

#4 of #5

jdpny · 1 February 2018, 09:38 PM

You have a 6.25” wrist - 214270 Explorer is perfect (6.75” wrist here). Good luck and enjoy!

1William · 1 February 2018, 09:59 PM

I would get the Submariner but the No Date version, 114060. Save a couple of thousand dollars and have what I consider one of the best looking, well balanced dials ever created.

Gerry62 · 1 February 2018, 10:39 PM

only one ? Ok , Sub or Deepsea
submariner

deepsea

sub-date

DLRIDES · 1 February 2018, 10:45 PM

“First and only” is not going to happen !

Get a nice pre-owned Submariner, save the remainder of your budget for the nice pre-owned DateJust 41 you’re going to get within 1-2 years !

Xerxes77 · 1 February 2018, 11:21 PM

Sub- iconic Rolex

Banded · 1 February 2018, 11:47 PM

GMT first choice of mine. Then sub.

Banded · 1 February 2018, 11:52 PM

What I’m wearing

Sandpit · 1 February 2018, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerry62

only one ? Ok , Sub or Deepsea
submariner

deepsea

sub-date

That’s a seriously good photo of the SubC Date. It photographs very very well.

My vote goes to that one. It’s probably the most versatile watch ever made.

WBA_Daytona · 1 February 2018, 11:59 PM

I think a SUB date or no date will be a perfect choice.

Regarding a DJ with diamond markers, I personally think that for a man's watch the diamond markers look good only in the baguette form that you find in a Day Date.

ras47 · 2 February 2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Deck Ape

Is yours the all white gold model? I tried to find prices on them new but haven't had much luck I Love that blue/Red bezel! How well does the ceramic hold up? Is it pretty durable?

Nah, mine is The SS 16710 from 2000. Ceramic is reportedly tougher than my aluminum bezel. More resistant to scratches, but more expensive to replace should you somehow mar it.

Boaters · 2 February 2018, 02:52 AM

116610LN for sure classic Subc with glidelock.

Deck Ape · 2 February 2018, 05:40 AM

Thank you everyone for the replies of encouragement. It really is appreciated. now to start saving up. my only issue with buying used is determining a good price for a LNIB or a NIB. I have seen a DJ41 w/diamonds NIB and the jubilee bracelet for $9400 but it had the black face which would have saved me $1,400 from the somewhat local shop (2 1/2 hours away from me)that is a pretty good savings. will have to do a lot more research and whom to buy from. Thanks again

Tangier11 · 2 February 2018, 08:16 AM

Another vote for the GMT!!!

1 February 2018, 11:19 AM	#32
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 4,982	which rolex for my first and probably only I don’t but there are a million in here. Search the general discussion or the classifieds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2018, 12:06 PM	#39
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sounds like you’ll need two. A sub and a dj. Which is a perfect combo, imo. Covers all (most) bases __________________

1 February 2018, 04:45 PM	#43
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	#2 would be my choice for an only. It's both rugged and attractive. Subs to me start to look vanilla after a bit. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 February 2018, 06:24 PM	#46
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	Not sure a better everyday watch than a Submariner exists. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 February 2018, 10:39 PM	#50
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,219	only one ? Ok , Sub or Deepsea submariner deepsea sub-date __________________

1 February 2018, 11:30 AM	#35
Deck Ape "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Iowa Posts: 49	I remember reading about the glide lock system. I believe it adds 5mm of adjustment to the bracelet?

1 February 2018, 11:32 AM	#36
mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Posts: 875	Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2018, 12:01 PM	#38
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,302	I like the rhodium sans diamonds most of the DJs, but for one only probably a Submariner.

1 February 2018, 02:02 PM	#40
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,506	Sub, all day.

1 February 2018, 04:24 PM	#41
Mobikid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Qatar Posts: 182	Blnr then subc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2018, 04:39 PM	#42
No SUBctitute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,791	If you really, really want a ONE AND ONLY Rolex, then you must follow these steps carefully: Step 1. Buy the Sub or GMT Step 2. Never return to this site again

1 February 2018, 09:14 PM	#47
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,733	#4 of #5

1 February 2018, 09:38 PM	#48
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	You have a 6.25” wrist - 214270 Explorer is perfect (6.75” wrist here). Good luck and enjoy!

1 February 2018, 09:59 PM	#49
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,457	I would get the Submariner but the No Date version, 114060. Save a couple of thousand dollars and have what I consider one of the best looking, well balanced dials ever created.

1 February 2018, 10:45 PM	#51
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,631	“First and only” is not going to happen ! Get a nice pre-owned Submariner, save the remainder of your budget for the nice pre-owned DateJust 41 you’re going to get within 1-2 years ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

1 February 2018, 11:21 PM	#52
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Sub- iconic Rolex

1 February 2018, 11:47 PM	#53
Banded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Mississippi Posts: 52	GMT first choice of mine. Then sub. Last edited by Banded; 1 February 2018 at 11:51 PM.. Reason: Correction

1 February 2018, 11:59 PM	#56
WBA_Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Rome Italy Watch: Rolex Posts: 255	I think a SUB date or no date will be a perfect choice. Regarding a DJ with diamond markers, I personally think that for a man's watch the diamond markers look good only in the baguette form that you find in a Day Date.

2 February 2018, 02:52 AM	#58
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	116610LN for sure classic Subc with glidelock.

2 February 2018, 05:40 AM	#59
Deck Ape "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Iowa Posts: 49	Thank you everyone for the replies of encouragement. It really is appreciated. now to start saving up. my only issue with buying used is determining a good price for a LNIB or a NIB. I have seen a DJ41 w/diamonds NIB and the jubilee bracelet for $9400 but it had the black face which would have saved me $1,400 from the somewhat local shop (2 1/2 hours away from me)that is a pretty good savings. will have to do a lot more research and whom to buy from. Thanks again

2 February 2018, 08:16 AM	#60
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Another vote for the GMT!!!

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