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Sfrob · 23 September 2018, 09:56 AM

Pre-Owned Explorer 2.

Nikrnic · 23 September 2018, 10:45 AM

I would save another 1k and get a new DJ41 smooth bezel or go for a slightly used DJ or Milgauss in his budget. Of course an OP39 is a smart buy as well and dresses up and down very well.

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Seibei · 23 September 2018, 10:58 AM

Save, or Grand Seiko.

debbs20 · 23 September 2018, 11:17 AM

Rolex Explorer 39

HogwldFLTR · 23 September 2018, 01:10 PM

Pre-owned DJII.

sportsmaven20 · 23 September 2018, 01:12 PM

I would advise your friend to wait until he has enough to get the watch he really wants (126334). Any other watch will be compared to the watch he really wants and fall short.

jzhan026 · 23 September 2018, 01:25 PM

It's nice to see so many people recommending GS here and that's my vote as well for $6K or maybe a speedmaster.

AEC · 23 September 2018, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Save the $3k extra for a DJ41.

Buying something for the sake of it wont last long and any compromises in this game will inevitably end up costing you alot more.

I agree. Your friend's patience will be rewarded.

Dsmith1974 · 23 September 2018, 01:38 PM

I’d consider a GS. Snowflake or a HiBeat.

77T · 23 September 2018, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rouxeny

He really likes the DJ 41, fluted, oyster, blue dial, but that’s about 3K beyond his budget. I showed him a very similar appearing Tudor Style, but that’s about 3K under his budget.

I figure if I had $6k to spend on my first nice watch, I’d try to spend as much of that as possible.

He’s more looking for something on the dressier side, not as interested in any sport models.

Any other watches from any other brands you guys would suggest he look at?

Takuya has a 1 yr old 126300 DJ for $6K-ish here on TRF. It’s a white dialed one.

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shaunylw · 23 September 2018, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

A nice condition 16610, preferably with all accessories.

Agreed! Excellent choice. Might have to come up a few hundred but it’s in the market. If he wants something dressier go with the explorer 39mm 214270.

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scombs263 · 23 September 2018, 03:31 PM

Used 216570.....

RayShepherd · 23 September 2018, 03:57 PM

He shouldn't settle, he should get something really good

JupiterRLX · 24 September 2018, 11:28 AM

google davidsw you will see he have like new used Rolex for your budget and he is a great guy

pandrew · 24 September 2018, 11:35 AM

How about a Rolex T.O.G.
Sporty and dressy at the same time. Can be had for around $6,000.00.

Pmt2 · 24 September 2018, 01:03 PM

Pre owned dj 41 with a smooth bezel.

asiparks · 24 September 2018, 03:40 PM

One of the GS's already mentioned, maybe a used Explorer 2,
this omega master chronometer:

Used Blancpain Bathyscaphe, 40mm fifty fathoms GMT or Lemans Flyback,
Breguet Type XXI, pretty much any IWC Pilot etc......

imgook · 24 September 2018, 03:59 PM

Just tell him to save for what he really wants. $6k on a watch is no joke, but if that's disposable income, $9k shouldn't be that hard to reach.

drcab · 24 September 2018, 04:19 PM

Jlc reverso or jlc ultra thin date

Chester01 · 24 September 2018, 10:29 PM

Rolex Explorer Ii old reference used, or perhaps speedy pro

matthurley · 24 September 2018, 10:30 PM

Blue dial Tudor Submariner if within budget 79090

tudorbaja27 · 24 September 2018, 10:48 PM

I'd get 2 Tudors

toomann · 24 September 2018, 10:57 PM

I bought my OP39 with the thought of wearing it for a few years and then flipping it and getting a TT Sub which is the watch I was really lusting after. But now having the OP for the last year I don't think I want to give it up. What's a guy to do? of course he saves up for the TT sub. But I'm keeping the OP39. It's a great versatile watch.

lsettle · 24 September 2018, 11:15 PM

I would go either OP or a speedy (3570.50)

Thanks,

Lawrence

watchwatcher · 24 September 2018, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rouxeny

He really likes the DJ 41, fluted, oyster, blue dial, but that’s about 3K beyond his budget.

Then have your friend save another 3k. If that's what he likes, that's what he likes.

PathfinderMP · 24 September 2018, 11:19 PM

The DJ41 isn’t that far outside his budget. I paid $7350 for mine new from an AD.

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904VT · 24 September 2018, 11:27 PM

OP39 or Explorer 1

ras47 · 25 September 2018, 12:12 AM

Omega Speedmaster, with change in his pocket.

Strat1958 · 25 September 2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomann

I bought my OP39 with the thought of wearing it for a few years and then flipping it and getting a TT Sub which is the watch I was really lusting after. But now having the OP for the last year I don't think I want to give it up. What's a guy to do? of course he saves up for the TT sub. But I'm keeping the OP39. It's a great versatile watch.

I am two weeks in with the OP39, Rhodium dial. It is a stunning piece, and (to me) looks 'balanced' as it is more symmetrical than any model with a date cyclops. I bought it from an AD for just over $5000. My bro-in-law has a DJ41 with the smooth bezel - it wasn't worth the extra 1500, he now says :)

R!$ · 25 September 2018, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmanproject

Op39

+1

23 September 2018, 01:10 PM	#35
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	Pre-owned DJII. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 September 2018, 03:40 PM	#47
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,885	One of the GS's already mentioned, maybe a used Explorer 2, this omega master chronometer: Used Blancpain Bathyscaphe, 40mm fifty fathoms GMT or Lemans Flyback, Breguet Type XXI, pretty much any IWC Pilot etc...... __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

24 September 2018, 10:30 PM	#51
matthurley "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: wales Posts: 46	Blue dial Tudor Submariner if within budget 79090 __________________ Sub 14060 GMT 16700 Pepsi Daytona 116520 White VC Overseas 4500 Blue

24 September 2018, 10:48 PM	#52
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	I'd get 2 Tudors __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

24 September 2018, 11:15 PM	#54
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	I would go either OP or a speedy (3570.50) Thanks, Lawrence __________________ Lawrence Canada

23 September 2018, 09:56 AM	#31
Sfrob "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 14	Pre-Owned Explorer 2.

23 September 2018, 10:45 AM	#32
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I would save another 1k and get a new DJ41 smooth bezel or go for a slightly used DJ or Milgauss in his budget. Of course an OP39 is a smart buy as well and dresses up and down very well. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

23 September 2018, 10:58 AM	#33
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Save, or Grand Seiko.

23 September 2018, 11:17 AM	#34
debbs20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 156	Rolex Explorer 39

23 September 2018, 01:12 PM	#36
sportsmaven20 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,917	I would advise your friend to wait until he has enough to get the watch he really wants (126334). Any other watch will be compared to the watch he really wants and fall short.

23 September 2018, 01:25 PM	#37
jzhan026 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	It's nice to see so many people recommending GS here and that's my vote as well for $6K or maybe a speedmaster.

23 September 2018, 01:38 PM	#39
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	I’d consider a GS. Snowflake or a HiBeat.

23 September 2018, 03:31 PM	#42
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Used 216570.....

23 September 2018, 03:57 PM	#43
RayShepherd Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: United States Posts: 102	He shouldn't settle, he should get something really good

24 September 2018, 11:28 AM	#44
JupiterRLX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jupiter Florida Watch: ALS Richard Lange Posts: 72	google davidsw you will see he have like new used Rolex for your budget and he is a great guy

24 September 2018, 11:35 AM	#45
pandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Watch: Meteorite Daytona Posts: 367	How about a Rolex T.O.G. Sporty and dressy at the same time. Can be had for around $6,000.00.

24 September 2018, 01:03 PM	#46
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Pre owned dj 41 with a smooth bezel.

24 September 2018, 03:59 PM	#48
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Just tell him to save for what he really wants. $6k on a watch is no joke, but if that's disposable income, $9k shouldn't be that hard to reach.

24 September 2018, 04:19 PM	#49
drcab "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Colville Wa Posts: 123	Jlc reverso or jlc ultra thin date

24 September 2018, 10:29 PM	#50
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Rolex Explorer Ii old reference used, or perhaps speedy pro

24 September 2018, 10:57 PM	#53
toomann "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: columbus, ohio Watch: Oyster Perpetual Posts: 253	I bought my OP39 with the thought of wearing it for a few years and then flipping it and getting a TT Sub which is the watch I was really lusting after. But now having the OP for the last year I don't think I want to give it up. What's a guy to do? of course he saves up for the TT sub. But I'm keeping the OP39. It's a great versatile watch.

24 September 2018, 11:19 PM	#56
PathfinderMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: A.J. Location: OR/NJ Watch: DJ 41 Blue 126300 Posts: 54	The DJ41 isn’t that far outside his budget. I paid $7350 for mine new from an AD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Datejust 41, Smooth Bezel, Oyster bracelet, Blue dial. First of many Rolexes to come. I admit it, I'm already addicted.

24 September 2018, 11:27 PM	#57
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	OP39 or Explorer 1

25 September 2018, 12:12 AM	#58
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	Omega Speedmaster, with change in his pocket. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

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