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sclark1066 · 16 April 2009, 11:31 AM

Hello All, I was referred to the site by Rolex owner friend. He has been mentoring me in my quest for my first Rolex.

I have been looking at the sub for some years, yearning really. Well, I decided it was time to pull the trigger. However, when i went to the shop, there was the new GMT II. I fell in love with the heavier case and the idea that i could track two time zones. Now I vascilate between the sub and GMT. Input?

Also, I have seen some great prices here but am unsure if it is a good idea to try to save a few hundred dollars as opposed to going to a dealer. Should my first purchase be warranty free? Is it ok to go for slightly used? Input is welcome.

Thanks for you help and the info I've skimmed so far!

Tools · 16 April 2009, 02:15 PM

Welcome to the forum..........

If it's only a matter of saving a couple of hundred, I would go for brand spankin' new from an Authorized Dealer..

If the savings is sizable, then I might look at a used piece... unless we're talking about discontinued models of course........

Hamtaro · 16 April 2009, 02:22 PM

Ah ! I am in the same boat - but I'm leaning towards the GMT - love the ceramic bezel !

And there are just deals to be had on the internet - there's no point in paying for someone's store rent.

diablojota · 16 April 2009, 03:11 PM

They're both great watches so pick the one that smiles at you, as they say here on the forum. You can't go wrong with either of them.

As for savings, pre-loved can be the way to go, especially if the savings is substantial (which it usually is). Nothing wrong with buying a used watch. You may need to get it serviced sooner, but these watches are tanks and hold up pretty darn well! That's why I have a Sub.

Colnago · 16 April 2009, 05:06 PM

My humble opinion....yes, look at the watch on your wrist to see if it "smiles" back at you......but keep looking even if it smiles and ask yourself "could I look at this every day for the rest of my life and not get sick of it"....I bought my first DJ at the age of 23, they had to sit me down in the AD 'cause I was shaking so much with such a big spend ahead.......I look at that watch almost 23 years later, half my life, and it still gives me goose bumps......I will be happy looking at it till it's passed to one of my sons......

handdoc · 16 April 2009, 07:55 PM

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16 April 2009, 11:31 AM	#1
sclark1066 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 1	Newbie shopping for first Rolex Hello All, I was referred to the site by Rolex owner friend. He has been mentoring me in my quest for my first Rolex. I have been looking at the sub for some years, yearning really. Well, I decided it was time to pull the trigger. However, when i went to the shop, there was the new GMT II. I fell in love with the heavier case and the idea that i could track two time zones. Now I vascilate between the sub and GMT. Input? Also, I have seen some great prices here but am unsure if it is a good idea to try to save a few hundred dollars as opposed to going to a dealer. Should my first purchase be warranty free? Is it ok to go for slightly used? Input is welcome. Thanks for you help and the info I've skimmed so far!

16 April 2009, 02:15 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,085	Welcome to the forum.......... If it's only a matter of saving a couple of hundred, I would go for brand spankin' new from an Authorized Dealer.. If the savings is sizable, then I might look at a used piece... unless we're talking about discontinued models of course........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 April 2009, 02:22 PM	#3
Hamtaro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	Ah ! I am in the same boat - but I'm leaning towards the GMT - love the ceramic bezel ! And there are just deals to be had on the internet - there's no point in paying for someone's store rent. __________________ A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. - Coco Chanel

16 April 2009, 03:11 PM	#4
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	They're both great watches so pick the one that smiles at you, as they say here on the forum. You can't go wrong with either of them. As for savings, pre-loved can be the way to go, especially if the savings is substantial (which it usually is). Nothing wrong with buying a used watch. You may need to get it serviced sooner, but these watches are tanks and hold up pretty darn well! That's why I have a Sub. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

16 April 2009, 05:06 PM	#5
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	My humble opinion....yes, look at the watch on your wrist to see if it "smiles" back at you......but keep looking even if it smiles and ask yourself "could I look at this every day for the rest of my life and not get sick of it"....I bought my first DJ at the age of 23, they had to sit me down in the AD 'cause I was shaking so much with such a big spend ahead.......I look at that watch almost 23 years later, half my life, and it still gives me goose bumps......I will be happy looking at it till it's passed to one of my sons...... __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

16 April 2009, 07:55 PM	#6
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	PM Tempoking on this forum or call Gagan Navani at Elite Time in Boston/NYC they will get you your watch at a great price trusted sellers

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