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MikeJones · 18 April 2017, 03:29 AM

Hi Guys: new to the forum. I am looking to get my first used Rolex. Ideally, was looking for an automatic rolex with blue face and brown or black leather strap but it seems impossible to find it. I did see some Air King and Date Adjust but they seem to be from 1960's and 1970's? Not sure how reliable they'll be?
What would you recommend for a budget of 4K? The use is everyday office, boss look but not pretentious ;) I do like them thin not thicker big kinds hence why not the bigger models.

Thuilln · 18 April 2017, 03:36 AM

I'm sure you mean Datejust; that's what I would get.

It doesn't come with a leather strap, you'll have to buy one and change it yourself. If someone sells you a Datejust or Airking with a leather strap, it's not a complete watch, since the original bracelet is missing. Must be priced accordingly.

I'm sure you can find a very nice 70's or 80's Datejust in good condition for Us$3000.

Reliable? It will be the most reliable thing you have ever owned.

dominic.warren · 18 April 2017, 05:10 AM

Datejust 4 me

Gerardus · 18 April 2017, 05:12 AM

DJ all the way!

Xerxes77 · 18 April 2017, 05:17 AM

Dj

d1ce · 18 April 2017, 05:18 AM

As first Rolex ever go for the sub, no way around.

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kboy2379 · 18 April 2017, 05:19 AM

Date Just for the win!

joe100 · 18 April 2017, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d1ce

As first Rolex ever go for the sub, no way around.

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On a $4k budget will be impossible

But, $4k will get you an Explorer

locutus49 · 18 April 2017, 06:12 AM

My first was a Datejust. Keep the metal bracelet.

ukflyboy · 18 April 2017, 06:18 AM

Go check out an Airking in person; I didn't like the way some numbers were silver and some per white painted which really put me off.

Ragna · 18 April 2017, 06:40 AM

I rest my case

rolexnub · 18 April 2017, 06:41 AM

Datejust

csfischer20 · 18 April 2017, 06:46 AM

You can get a very decent and newer stainless datejust in your budget. I'd also keep the bracelet. It will be reliable. IF you want to step up to a sport model, they are telling you right that you can get an explorer or explorer 2 for that price.

osamu · 18 April 2017, 06:50 AM

I agree with above, I think the reason you're seeing old watches on leather is because the original bracelet is missing. If you want a Rolex on leather, there isn't too much from the factory without going gold/cellini.

best bet is to buy the newest DateJust or Oyster Perpetual your money will buy and leave at least $100 budget for a high quality leather strap.

18 April 2017, 03:29 AM	#1
MikeJones "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Fairfax, VA, USA Posts: 1	Newbie Advice Please: Date Adjust or Air King? Hi Guys: new to the forum. I am looking to get my first used Rolex. Ideally, was looking for an automatic rolex with blue face and brown or black leather strap but it seems impossible to find it. I did see some Air King and Date Adjust but they seem to be from 1960's and 1970's? Not sure how reliable they'll be? What would you recommend for a budget of 4K? The use is everyday office, boss look but not pretentious ;) I do like them thin not thicker big kinds hence why not the bigger models.

18 April 2017, 03:36 AM	#2
Thuilln "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: YUL Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,936	I'm sure you mean Datejust; that's what I would get. It doesn't come with a leather strap, you'll have to buy one and change it yourself. If someone sells you a Datejust or Airking with a leather strap, it's not a complete watch, since the original bracelet is missing. Must be priced accordingly. I'm sure you can find a very nice 70's or 80's Datejust in good condition for Us$3000. Reliable? It will be the most reliable thing you have ever owned. __________________ Nick _________________________________________ 14060M - 114200 - 114270 - 214270 - 16710BLRO - 16570 - 3570.50 - Cartier Tank Solo - Cartier Tank Française ‘Yearling’ - CWC Navy Diver

18 April 2017, 05:12 AM	#4
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,869	DJ all the way! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

18 April 2017, 05:10 AM	#3
dominic.warren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Someone Location: Somwhere Watch: Tudor LHD Posts: 1,001	Datejust 4 me

18 April 2017, 05:17 AM	#5
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Dj

18 April 2017, 05:18 AM	#6
d1ce "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Germany Posts: 60	As first Rolex ever go for the sub, no way around. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

18 April 2017, 05:19 AM	#7
kboy2379 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Yellow Submarine Watch: me long drive Posts: 315	Date Just for the win!

18 April 2017, 06:12 AM	#9
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	My first was a Datejust. Keep the metal bracelet.

18 April 2017, 06:18 AM	#10
ukflyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 64	Go check out an Airking in person; I didn't like the way some numbers were silver and some per white painted which really put me off.

18 April 2017, 06:40 AM	#11
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	I rest my case

18 April 2017, 06:41 AM	#12
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Datejust

18 April 2017, 06:46 AM	#13
csfischer20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Chris Location: Denver Watch: BLNR Posts: 427	You can get a very decent and newer stainless datejust in your budget. I'd also keep the bracelet. It will be reliable. IF you want to step up to a sport model, they are telling you right that you can get an explorer or explorer 2 for that price.

18 April 2017, 06:50 AM	#14
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I agree with above, I think the reason you're seeing old watches on leather is because the original bracelet is missing. If you want a Rolex on leather, there isn't too much from the factory without going gold/cellini. best bet is to buy the newest DateJust or Oyster Perpetual your money will buy and leave at least $100 budget for a high quality leather strap.

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