1st purchase...Price of Oyster Perpetual

[nfld]

Hi all...wanting to buy my first Rolex. I would like a Rolex just to wear on special occassions but to also have a Rolex to pass down to my son/grandson, hopefully starting a family tradition. I am very simplistic in my choices, I am looking at the Oyster Perpetual 36mm in Blue or Steel. I don't care much for watches with dates, days, big buttons, I like sleek and simplistic.
Question is...can anyone give me an approximate price on a watch like this or even a price on the Air King and Explorer models as well.

Also I travel a fair bit, Vegas last week, Toronto week before that, Montreal this weekend, Paris next week. Are Rolex prices pretty much similiar everywhere you go or should I shop for a Rolex in a certain country or even a duty free somewhere? I live in Canada, maybe I should just buy local thus having a local dealer to deal with my Rolex if any issues arise.

Thanks in advance and hoping to join the Rolex family soon.

P.S. I hope I am not crossing any lines on here by asking about the price of a new Rolex.

[perryj]

Can you give us a basic budget range? There's a nice explorer listed in the classified here if your budget is in that range. Many great watches and sellers are here in the classifieds. Welcome and enjoy the hunt.

[joe100]

Prices are still valid http://www.minus4plus6.com/pdf/Rolex...une-1-2012.pdf

[nfld]

PerryJ...Thans for your response. My budget is 6k-8k. I have looked at the Rolexs in the classifieds but honestly when I get my first Rolex I want it to be brand new, mine and mine alone. Something I, Dad, pass on to his future kids and grandkids. So 6k-8k is my range!

[vitalsignsrn]

Hi there...welcome. :-) MRSP in Canada for an Oyster Perpetual is $5800. You might be able to knock some of that down, just go to your AD & ask. ;-) If not, no big deal. You can order from anywhere else. Plenty of AD's in Toronto will negotiate with you. ;-)

[Jack T]

The Oyster Perpetual is an excellent choice, easily in your price range. The Explorer, likewise excellent and affordable. Even a stainless steel DateJust might be had for around $7k, depending on how you outfit it. All fantastic pieces, enjoy the search.