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27 July 2017, 07:46 AM | #1 |
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First luxury watch at age 19
I'm turning 19 in a couple of weeks and I am getting ready to purchase my first luxury watch, after many years of being a gigantic watch enthusiast.
I was originally set on the Submariner but to be completely frank, I am put off by the idea of wearing a Rolex watch at my age. I feel like a Speedmaster would be much more fitting for a young man, since it does not scream "rich and spoiled yuppie" the way the Submariner might. Should I buy a Speedmaster and save the Submariner for when I am older and more mature, or should I just get the Sub now? I would love to get your opinions. Thank you so much |
27 July 2017, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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Get the one that you want. If you settle, you'll always be looking for the one you wanted. Both are great watches. I was late to game with speedmasters, but now they are becoming a little obsession of mine. Congrats on the future incoming.
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27 July 2017, 07:51 AM | #3 |
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Both are classics, no reason you shouldn't buy the speedy now and sub next. That said, I do understand the apprehension of wearing a Rolex, I hate when people notice my watch.
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27 July 2017, 07:58 AM | #5 |
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If I get a Speedmaster, that's definitely the one I would get. Likewise, if I get a Sub, it'll be the no-date model. I'm a bit of a purist so I like the classics!
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27 July 2017, 08:12 AM | #6 |
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They make the newer one with the screws for bracelet. It's got a long reference I think it's in my signature. And yea I love the no date sub. You should also look at the Tudor black bay very iconic. But doesn't scream Rolex. I am also young and have a Rolex ceramic. And there have been countless times where the people I'm around will be loud and obnoxious at a bar or somewhere crowded and will say the word Rolex out load. Kind of gets annoying. That's why I take the bracelet off and put it on natos and rubber straps.
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27 July 2017, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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As much as I like a clean and uncluttered dial, I find the date function to be extremely practical for day to day wear. Both of your choices are staple watches for any starter collection, though IMO absence of date function make them less of a daily "beater".
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27 July 2017, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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27 July 2017, 07:10 PM | #9 |
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Speedy is a great choice. Use the chrono hand for the date if you need. Get with bracelet and buy some NATO straps and leather straps. Very versatile and a great first watch esp if you are a little conscious re the Rolex right now.
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27 July 2017, 07:35 PM | #10 |
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Speedmaster would be a fine choice
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27 July 2017, 07:40 PM | #11 |
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I got my GMTIIC when I was 17 years old, and never had a problem.
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27 July 2017, 08:45 PM | #12 |
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I would get the Submariner if it is the one you want. Being 19 is very similar to being 21 or 23 or so on. Wear the watch you want and can afford. With that said I might go Tudor Black Bay Black with the riveted bracelet and a pre-owned Speedmaster. You would still have less in than the Rolex.
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27 July 2017, 08:55 PM | #13 |
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Both are great watches & the old adage is always true , buy the watch you like most ,whether its Rolex, Omega or another brand . Personally I think a Omega Seamaster 2254 would be a another possible ideal choice, as it doesn't scream look at me & is one of the most classic versatile watches out there as a daily wearer. Good luck in whatever your choice is ,and there is no wrong choice if you just buy the watch you want .Look forward to seeing the pictures.
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28 July 2017, 05:12 AM | #14 |
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go Omega for sure.
too much baggage comes with a Rolex. At 43, and have owned my own business for 14 years, I still don't like a lot that comes along a Rolex watch.
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28 July 2017, 05:37 AM | #15 |
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Buy the Submariner (if you can afford it). You will never regret that choice.
The Omega 2254 is also a great watch. Lots of overlap with the Submariner though... so if the Submariner is in your future then go with the Speedmaster now. |
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Speedmaster is a great first watch, but if you want a Sub that won't get any attention maybe a 14060 would work. Without the shiny ceramic bezel and cyclops nobody even looks twice at it.
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28 July 2017, 12:26 PM | #18 |
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Get what you like and don't worry about the opinion of others, most people won't care what you wear.
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3 August 2017, 07:29 AM | #20 |
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I think a seamaster professional or planet ocean would be great alternatives for a 19 year old
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3 August 2017, 10:10 AM | #21 |
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A Speedmaster was my first nice watch. I've had subs since then, but the Speedmaster is the only one of the two that remained in the collection
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I bought a GMT2 Pepsi at your age. It probably screamed "spoiled yuppie", but my generally jerky low class attitude quickly disavowed all of that notion.
I think you should get what you want. I don't care for modern Rolex, and the current Speedy Pro IS pretty nice. Cheaper too. |
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I would just go straight to the submariner. Don't mess around and get something nice and something you want.
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3 August 2017, 11:54 AM | #24 |
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Sub. Who cares what people may or may not think.
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3 August 2017, 09:35 PM | #25 |
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Get what you want man and be happy with it, life is short!
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9 August 2017, 02:05 AM | #26 |
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I get your concern with why you wouldn't want the Submariner but in reality WHO CARES. If thats the watch you truly want then buy it! There is no reason why you should be conservative and buy another watch to not be looked at as a "yuppie". Life is too short, be happy.
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9 August 2017, 03:57 AM | #27 |
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A speedy seems like a great choice.
But if the only reason you're not going for the sub is your fear of the perception it brings, to heck with it. Work hard. Earn the peace of mind to wear the watch. And wear it with pride. |
9 August 2017, 03:27 PM | #28 |
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The Speedmaster is one of the best watches in the world today, but it's not without its quirks. Some people love the manual wind movement whilst others really don't understand it before they buy. You sound like you do understand these things so you'll know there are pros and cons. The water resistance is good enough for swimming in my experience, but there's still sometimes a level of doubt, the clasp doesn't adjust easily on the 2017 model (you can buy the extending clasp for not too much money) and it's also a relatively large lug to lug as the end links protrude from the case. If you're getting one though, it simply must be the Hesalite model as they're just so much more original and less reflective, so much functional in legibility terms.
If you go for a Speedy, it would be worth considering a TinTin or the like if you're worried about values, but I'll carry on that theme below. The Submariner is NOT my favourite Rolex by a long shot in the current lineup. The previous 16610 series is much smarter and classier in my eyes, so if I had the choice, I'd suggest this. It's much less in-your-face and has a much more elegant case shape. I'm about to get to the stage where I have only an older LV sub as my only Rolex. I'm buying a Patek for its stealth factor, which sounds crazy, but Rolex can be flashy when you don't realise it. My friend has an old sea-dweller and it's amazing how much even that stands out. There's something about the shine of the Rolex finishing that makes even steel models just stand out like a sore thumb. Maybe it's just me but I can spot them a mile off, whereas a Speedy looks like most other cheap chronos on the wrist of a passer by. The thing about the Speedy is the values rise slowly. If you want to upgrade at some point, you'll be able to, but no doubt buying the right Submariner right now will enable you to upgrade with much more clout in a quicker timeframe in the future. The other watch that I would recommend is a Seamaster professional. |
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you have good taste. When i was 23 i bought my Sub 114060. I was still studying and believe me, not one person at college noticed i was wearing a Rolex. Just buy what you want the most, and to me it sounds you prefer the Sub right now. Go for it and later add the Speedmaster. For me these two watches are the most iconic ones. (ofcourse the sub WITHOUT date and the HESALITE speedy)
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24 August 2017, 03:24 AM | #30 |
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Get the 2531 Seamaster by Omega.
Fantastic looks and comfy. You get the diver watch looks with out the screaming influence that a submariner may have at your age. AND it will go up in value
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