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Old 22 August 2017, 01:46 AM   #1
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What would you buy...considering a first Rolex.

Hey everyone, I'm looking to draw from the collective experience here.

I currently have a Black Bay and a couple of Oris divers, and I'm planning to change it up.

I would like to sell off the Orises and replace them with a Rolex. My current plan is to keep my BBN.

The options I'm considering are:
- Sub-C ND
- Explorer II
- Explorer I

Prefer black dials, and having a dress watch doesn't really interest me. High quality bracelets are important though, which is one of the main reasons the Sub if calling, in addition to its iconic appearance.

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Old 22 August 2017, 01:48 AM   #2
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:49 AM   #3
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:52 AM   #4
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It's hard to beat a sub for your first Rolex. So, you couldn't go wrong with that choice.

However...since you've already got a BB, maybe the EXP2 for a little change up in functionality?

The EXP2 is very close to the top of my list of steel must haves.
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:57 AM   #5
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Sub for sure
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Old 22 August 2017, 01:59 AM   #6
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I would suggest going to your local AD and try on the models on your list see how they look and feel on your wrist. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices on your list. If I had to make the choice for you I would pick the Submariner like you said it's Iconic
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:05 AM   #7
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No surprise here but yeah, Sub
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:10 AM   #8
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The sub is pretty hard to beat, especially if you're a fan of divers
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:16 AM   #9
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SubC but I personally like the date feature and the Cyclopes is an inherit Rolex feature. But I get the ND is true to the heritage of the Sub so up to you really.


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Old 22 August 2017, 02:18 AM   #10
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Try the GMTc as well and then just pick the one you love the most, all winners.
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:35 AM   #11
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before i even clicked on the thread, sub
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:40 AM   #12
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A trip to your AD is in order, something will sing yo you. You're on the right track though with any of the above suggestions
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:42 AM   #13
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Explorer II - rare in the wild, but made for the real wilderness
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Old 22 August 2017, 02:43 AM   #14
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:00 AM   #15
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I would visit an AD and try some watches on. I would choose a Submariner.
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:14 AM   #16
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:15 AM   #17
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:17 AM   #18
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For your first watch? SUB ALL THE WAY
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:21 AM   #19
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If sub is too similar to black bay, try a GMT, same feel as sub with useful complication. Definitely try on many pieces before buying. Good luck!
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Old 22 August 2017, 03:27 AM   #20
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GMT is cool and is certainly an iconic piece. Though if you enjoy Divers absolutely can't go wrong with Sub. EX2 is alright, but always thought portions of it felt out of proportion...crown too small hands too fat, owned it for about 2 months and flipped it...but YMMV on that one.
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Old 22 August 2017, 05:51 AM   #21
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Out of the 3 on your short list I'd go with the 114060 without a doubt.
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:03 AM   #22
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:06 AM   #23
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:08 AM   #24
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Picked up a Sub C no date on Saturday. Do it!

The watch is a great combination and pictures do not do it justice.
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:39 AM   #25
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Always great to try on the cream of the SS lines: SubC, GMTc, EXPII and even Daytona and SkyD if your pocket allows.
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:45 AM   #26
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Always great to try on the cream of the SS lines: SubC, GMTc, EXPII and even Daytona and SkyD if your pocket allows.


Substitute your current watch for a sub ......



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Old 22 August 2017, 06:49 AM   #27
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Prefer black dials, and having a dress watch doesn't really interest me. High quality bracelets are important though, which is one of the main reasons the Sub if calling, in addition to its iconic appearance.

Help me out?
No help needed. You answered your own question.
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:54 AM   #28
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Old 22 August 2017, 06:55 AM   #29
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You honestly can't go wrong with any of these. However, that being said, I'd choose either the Sub or the Explorer I. Both are classic Rolex designs, which gives you a bit of heritage the II doesn't have. After that, I think it's preference on looks and price. The Explorer I is a good bit cheaper, but the Sub is the prototypical diver's watch.

Personally, I bought the Explorer I because I preferred the more classic look given it's primary function (I generally wear mine at the office).
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Old 22 August 2017, 07:23 AM   #30
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