This may be the best entry into Rolex at the minute under $10k

[purelife]

It's Friday afternoon, I got a bit bored, so went back to playing the age old game of what would be the best way to get into Rolex for under $10k USD.


My vote goes to Datejust 41 lumed Arabic. Worn by Federer at Wimbledone 2009.

This seriously is an underrated piece in my view, it has quite a bit going for it, such as worn by Roger at Wimbledon final, a really gorgeous sunburst silver dial and interesting lumed numerals in purple.

It can be had for $9000 USD and I personally would take it over any of the current Datejust 41 available for sale.

[Andad]

Have you bought one??

If it’s such a great purchase.

It looks ok but I prefer my 41 smooth bezel, white dial with Romans.

[purelife]

Originally Posted by Andad

Why haven’t you bought one??

If it’s such a great purchase.

It looks ok but I prefer my 41 smooth bezel, white dial with Romans.


Who has one in Sydney for 9k?

I'm sorry but I should clarify it is $10k USD. I have not bought one because I cannot accomodate it as I've currently reduced my collection to 1 watch that I will wear for ever.

[Andad]

Why are you discussing a $10k best buy Rolex when flexing that one?

[881]

Originally Posted by Andad

Have you bought one??

If it’s such a great purchase.

It looks ok but I prefer my 41 smooth bezel, white dial with Romans.

Originally Posted by Andad

Why are you discussing a $10k best buy Rolex when flexing that one?

Why jump on the guy for positing his view on the watch?

[Hodog16]

Haha this thread took an interesting turn.

[physicist]

Seems like you could get a pretty decent sub or sub date for under 10. That’s probably where I would start.

[stark1]

Totally subjective, but I never liked the orientation of the numbered hours indices. This dislike is not isolated to Rolex.

[jrinTX]

Originally Posted by physicist

Seems like you could get a pretty decent sub or sub date for under 10. That’s probably where I would start.

Retail 124060 is under $10k after taxes.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by 881

Why jump on the guy for positing his view on the watch?

I just asked questions based on a random question.

Not jumping on anyone.

There are thousands of watches that we all like as individuals.

Why don’t we all start a thread on the one we think is a best buy?

You can add to this if you like.

My one would be an IWC 5001-07 You can pick one up for around US7.5k.

Not my picture.

I like the blue hands and the clear case back showing the cool rotor.

I also like the way the sub dials don’t cut out any markers or numbers.

You can ask me why I haven’t bought one and I won’t be offended.

[881]

Originally Posted by stark1

Totally subjective, but I never liked the orientation of the numbered hours indices. This dislike is not isolated to Rolex.

Think of it as the Rolex FP Journe

[Imran]

That IWC is stunning!

A great entry into Rolex professional models is, in my opinion, the 126900 Airking. Amazing watch for around $8000 including tax.

[jb335]

That is a great DJ

Reminds of the Platinum DD from that same era with the wave dial and Arabic numbers. Total banger.


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[996marty]

I’d spend that sort of money on a submariner

[jb335]

Originally Posted by 996marty

I’d spend that sort of money on a submariner

Personally, I don’t think any Sub you can get under 10k would be more interesting than this DJ


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[espanol]

Every watch I have in rotation is under $10k:
BLRO- bought in 2018 when MSRP was $9,250
Exp 1
OP Turquoise

Totally subjective, but I clearly like them all for under $10k

[rootbeer7]

Originally Posted by Andad

I just asked questions based on a random question.

Not jumping on anyone.

There are thousands of watches that we all like as individuals.

Why don’t we all start a thread on the one we think is a best buy?

You can add to this if you like.

My one would be an IWC 5001-07 You can pick one up for around US7.5k.

Not my picture.

I like the blue hands and the clear case back showing the cool rotor.

I also like the way the sub dials don’t cut out any markers or numbers.

You can ask me why I haven’t bought one and I won’t be offended.

Why haven’t you bought one

[purelife]

Originally Posted by 996marty

I’d spend that sort of money on a submariner

Ok, I think I agree.

A re-search reveals there indeed are a few ceramic submariners under $10k USD and that would be my pick.

The datejust is still a solid choice, but a black submariner is about as "traditional and classic" a way there is to get into Rolex and can certainly last you a lifetime if you want it to be.

In fact, I found a 116610 for under $10k.

[travisb]

124060 would be my pick.

[belutak]

A black Sub or any OP


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[CaptT]

Originally Posted by purelife

It's Friday afternoon, I got a bit bored, so went back to playing the age old game of what would be the best way to get into Rolex for under $10k USD.

So many great options and no wrong answer. My vote goes to:

- Air-King 126900
- Submariner 14060
- Explorer 214270

[BriansRolex]

I recently sold my 116334 factory rhodium diamond dial for $9,500 so I'd say that's the best bang for under $10k

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by purelife

It's Friday afternoon, I got a bit bored, so went back to playing the age old game of what would be the best way to get into Rolex for under $10k USD.


My vote goes to Datejust 41 lumed Arabic. Worn by Federer at Wimbledone 2009.

This seriously is an underrated piece in my view, it has quite a bit going for it, such as worn by Roger at Wimbledon final, a really gorgeous sunburst silver dial and interesting lumed numerals in purple.

It can be had for $9000 USD and I personally would take it over any of the current Datejust 41 available for sale.

That is a DateJust II, not a 41.

Different strokes, I'd rather not wear a watch at all than have a DJ2.

[1William]

I like the DJ II's and have owned many over the years.

[codecow]

I think the clear winner here is the OP Celebration 41.

[MitchSF]

Originally Posted by 996marty

I’d spend that sort of money on a submariner

Me too. 16610 plus service ar RSC or independent will be under 10k.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by SearChart

That is a DateJust II, not a 41.

Different strokes, I'd rather not wear a watch at all than have a DJ2.

[subtona]

Originally Posted by purelife

I'm sorry but I should clarify it is $10k USD. I have not bought one because I cannot accomodate it as I've currently reduced my collection to 1 watch that I will wear for ever.

That’s a darn good looking watch

[BroncoOne]

It’s a beautiful piece. A friend of mine has it. It always looks great.

[Actor07]

Originally Posted by purelife

I'm sorry but I should clarify it is $10k USD. I have not bought one because I cannot accomodate it as I've currently reduced my collection to 1 watch that I will wear for ever.

Looks like you have the platinum DD @purelife. That's a great one watch collection.