Best Rolex under 10K?

[BillA]

OP stated this would be “first” purchase by a friend. In that case probably no relationship with AD, therefore a gray market purchase. So one has to take pricing into consideration. What about a classic 16570 Explorer II?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BillA

OP stated this would be “first” purchase by a friend. In that case probably no relationship with AD, therefore a gray market purchase. So one has to take pricing into consideration. What about a classic 16570 Explorer II?

Excellent point Bill, and great idea

[1William]

A Submariner.

[GoGetter5832]

The easiest “first purchase” through an AD IMO is a Datejust. Datejust can be dressed up or down. My first thought is the Sub but I would be shocked if he was able to obtain this out of the gate. I would also look into an OP since it wears well, the dials pop, etc but I have a feeling this won’t be his first & last one so I would start with a Datejust since their are many options (oyster, jubilee, smooth or fluted bezel) and the price is higher than an OP which might help him obtain his next one :-). Although I think the green or blue dials are difficult to obtain quick. If he goes black or white dial as of today I believe he will have it in under 6 months.

[Ny325]

36mm DJ, and new iteration Air-King for me.

[MegaXray]

New 05 Air King or a Datejust

[Kreyzhorse]

Originally Posted by KY..

New Air-King

Can't beat this. But OP, Explorer or Sub also work.

[Ny325]

Originally Posted by Kreyzhorse

Can't beat this. But OP, Explorer or Sub also work.

A great watch. ( AK 05 ) I love that it’s different, and you don’t see many on wrist.

[PBJ1925]

If at retail, probably a Explorer 40 or a 124060.