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BlueStu · 28 August 2011, 07:28 PM

Hi,

This could easliy be a very silly question (especially to this well informed community), and there is the whole 'personal preference' thing,
but i'm now in the market for my first Rolex - pressie off the mrs for my imminent coming of age (40th birthday !!!) ...

I'm not planning on ever getting rid of it, and it's something i'll keep 'forever' so it's obviously a big deciosn and a lot of £££ for me to so
i'm after any useful advise i can find :-)

i've been tearing myself up over the last few weeks as to which to go for ...

The money is there to spend but which should i go for .. i think i'm down to a choice of 3 :

Sub no Date - new (why is it so much cheaper without the date ?)
Sub with date - 'slightly pre-owned'
Milgauss - 116400GV - i think this is the ltd edition one ?

i'm sure a lot of you will have to cast your mind back a long time to your first Rolex purchase, but if you can put yourself in my shoes,
which of these would you go for (and can i expect to get one with the £££ i have ?)

Arrrgghhhh !!! so many questions, i've lost plenty of sleep already and i'm driving the mrs crazy ... hope that dipping my toe in this fountain of knowledge will help :-)

Thanks guys !

sea-dweller · 29 August 2011, 01:11 AM

Whatever fits you best. Try them on and see which one you like best.

warren G. · 29 August 2011, 03:46 AM

I would get the Sub date personally...it's a keeper.

esm · 29 August 2011, 03:58 AM

For the first one - I'd go with a Sub Date (either a 16610 or a 116610LN).

IMO - the GV is the perfect 2nd watch

There is a possibility of a new Sub ND from Basel 2012... But no one really knows.

Have you tried all three to see which one you like best?

brkanand · 29 August 2011, 04:52 AM

Sub Date

arezzo66 · 29 August 2011, 08:42 AM

Submariner

drockadam · 30 August 2011, 12:12 AM

Go for the 16610 Submariner Date or the Milgauss-GV. Both gorgeous watches!

ManUtd · 30 August 2011, 12:15 AM

If you happen to equally like them all, get the one which you can get the best deal on.

texex91 · 30 August 2011, 12:38 AM

Sub without question. BUT go try them on first and see what really excites you.

expensivetaste · 30 August 2011, 12:58 AM

Sub no date- simple, elegant, and a great buy right now!

Rollie2011 · 30 August 2011, 01:31 AM

Sub for sure

Johny · 30 August 2011, 01:33 AM

perhaps consider the 16610lv, it comes with the maxi dial and the green insert can be replaced by a black one if you prefer it all black..

eric23 · 30 August 2011, 01:53 AM

Milgauss has got my vote!

nikita.ry · 7 September 2011, 01:06 AM

sub seems to be the revered, the most recognizable and versatile - the obvious choice
which is why I would opt for the Milgauss

Mistry · 7 September 2011, 01:07 AM

sub

Ricco · 7 September 2011, 01:41 AM

Look at those 3 and dare ask yerself, which can I live with for the next 30 years... It's like choosing a wife. LOL.

RolexWatcher · 7 September 2011, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueStu

The money is there to spend but which should i go for .. i think i'm down to a choice of 3 :

Sub no Date - new (why is it so much cheaper without the date ?)
Sub with date - 'slightly pre-owned'
Milgauss - 116400GV - i think this is the ltd edition one ?

Sub no date - this is "cheaper" because it is an older model. It doesn't have the newer technology found on the new sub with date that has the ceramic bezel. That doesn't mean its bad though. It's a preference thing.

Milgauss GV - this is not a limited edition. Just one of the versions of milgauss with the green glass.

Buy the one that SINGS to you the most.

If you stay long enough here, you might get the infection anyways and collect all three! haha :)

Ricco · 8 September 2011, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexWatcher

Sub no date - this is "cheaper" because it is an older model. It doesn't have the newer technology found on the new sub with date that has the ceramic bezel. That doesn't mean its bad though. It's a preference thing.

Milgauss GV - this is not a limited edition. Just one of the versions of milgauss with the green glass.

Buy the one that SINGS to you the most.

If you stay long enough here, you might get the infection anyways and collect all three! haha :)

Hear hear...

cedargrove · 8 September 2011, 05:08 AM

Although Milgauss was my first, I'd suggest the Sub if you're only getting one.

I bought my Milgauss specifically for a dress watch. I then caught the bug and wanted a second as more of a daily wearer. I got the GMT, but Sub would be good for ths too.

paultran37 · 8 September 2011, 05:48 AM

I would go for a GV. I got one myself.

epikeddie · 9 September 2011, 03:30 AM

I vote for Sub Date as well....

If you have to choose only one, why not get the one with the best features? Including a date function on a timepiece is a complication thus requires the watchmaker to spend significant more time making the watch - this where that price difference is justified.

Sub Date at 40......great classic choice in my book.

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Serpico2359 · 9 September 2011, 03:55 AM

Sub date

SoftLink · 9 September 2011, 03:58 AM

SubC. And of course, that's an unbiased opinion.

Mercmanuk · 9 September 2011, 05:02 AM

go with the Sub Date, you will want it later

trust me.

croco · 9 September 2011, 07:10 AM

Sub Date !

gayo · 9 September 2011, 09:51 PM

Sub with date for sure, like i did the sub will last forever just like omega sea master.

Cru Jones · 9 September 2011, 11:37 PM

i think you need to LOVE the ND for what it is, otherwise, you might end up feeling it's not all that.

so, my guess, since you're asking for opinions, is that it comes down to the SubC or GV....they are so different, it really is a question of trying them on.

you could also consider the black dial milgauss (non-GV). it's a bit cleaner and a little less "special", making it, imho, a more well-rounded and classy affair.

good luck!

SkyClown · 10 September 2011, 12:03 AM

Sub no date!!! Steve Mcqueen couldn't been wrong

Gerardus · 10 September 2011, 06:06 AM

Sub or Sub I would say.....

Gerardus · 10 September 2011, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew Janicki

Sub no date!!! Steve Mcqueen couldn't been wrong

28 August 2011, 07:28 PM	#1
BlueStu "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Birmingham,UK Posts: 12	SUb or Milgauss as 1st Rolex ? Hi, This could easliy be a very silly question (especially to this well informed community), and there is the whole 'personal preference' thing, but i'm now in the market for my first Rolex - pressie off the mrs for my imminent coming of age (40th birthday !!!) ... I'm not planning on ever getting rid of it, and it's something i'll keep 'forever' so it's obviously a big deciosn and a lot of £££ for me to so i'm after any useful advise i can find :-) i've been tearing myself up over the last few weeks as to which to go for ... The money is there to spend but which should i go for .. i think i'm down to a choice of 3 : Sub no Date - new (why is it so much cheaper without the date ?) Sub with date - 'slightly pre-owned' Milgauss - 116400GV - i think this is the ltd edition one ? i'm sure a lot of you will have to cast your mind back a long time to your first Rolex purchase, but if you can put yourself in my shoes, which of these would you go for (and can i expect to get one with the £££ i have ?) Arrrgghhhh !!! so many questions, i've lost plenty of sleep already and i'm driving the mrs crazy ... hope that dipping my toe in this fountain of knowledge will help :-) Thanks guys !

29 August 2011, 03:46 AM	#3
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I would get the Sub date personally...it's a keeper. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

29 August 2011, 08:42 AM	#6
arezzo66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Salman Hussain Location: Kuwait Watch: Tudor Heritage Chr Posts: 380	Submariner __________________ Tudor Heritage Chrono MKII Kingston Plank Bulgari Endurer Chronosprint

30 August 2011, 12:12 AM	#7
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go for the 16610 Submariner Date or the Milgauss-GV. Both gorgeous watches! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

30 August 2011, 12:15 AM	#8
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	If you happen to equally like them all, get the one which you can get the best deal on. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

29 August 2011, 01:11 AM	#2
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Whatever fits you best. Try them on and see which one you like best.

29 August 2011, 03:58 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	For the first one - I'd go with a Sub Date (either a 16610 or a 116610LN). IMO - the GV is the perfect 2nd watch There is a possibility of a new Sub ND from Basel 2012... But no one really knows. Have you tried all three to see which one you like best?

29 August 2011, 04:52 AM	#5
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Sub Date

30 August 2011, 12:38 AM	#9
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Sub without question. BUT go try them on first and see what really excites you.

30 August 2011, 12:58 AM	#10
expensivetaste 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Elijah Location: Midwest Watch: 124060 Posts: 216	Sub no date- simple, elegant, and a great buy right now!

30 August 2011, 01:31 AM	#11
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Sub for sure

30 August 2011, 01:33 AM	#12
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	perhaps consider the 16610lv, it comes with the maxi dial and the green insert can be replaced by a black one if you prefer it all black.. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

30 August 2011, 01:53 AM	#13
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Milgauss has got my vote!

7 September 2011, 01:06 AM	#14
nikita.ry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 25	sub seems to be the revered, the most recognizable and versatile - the obvious choice which is why I would opt for the Milgauss

7 September 2011, 01:07 AM	#15
Mistry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London/Switz Watch: Sub's/OysterP/... Posts: 236	sub __________________ Its better to be feared than loved, for fear is controllable but love never

7 September 2011, 01:41 AM	#16
Ricco Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 333	Look at those 3 and dare ask yerself, which can I live with for the next 30 years... It's like choosing a wife. LOL.

8 September 2011, 05:08 AM	#19
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Although Milgauss was my first, I'd suggest the Sub if you're only getting one. I bought my Milgauss specifically for a dress watch. I then caught the bug and wanted a second as more of a daily wearer. I got the GMT, but Sub would be good for ths too.

8 September 2011, 05:48 AM	#20
paultran37 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: paul Location: virginia Watch: PRESIDENT 118238 Z Posts: 455	I would go for a GV. I got one myself.

9 September 2011, 03:30 AM	#21
epikeddie "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 1	I vote for Sub Date as well.... If you have to choose only one, why not get the one with the best features? Including a date function on a timepiece is a complication thus requires the watchmaker to spend significant more time making the watch - this where that price difference is justified. Sub Date at 40......great classic choice in my book. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk - Eddie - Certified Watch Nut

9 September 2011, 03:55 AM	#22
Serpico2359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA Posts: 42	Sub date

9 September 2011, 03:58 AM	#23
SoftLink Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Jakarta Watch: BreguetXXTi/SubC Posts: 74	SubC. And of course, that's an unbiased opinion.

9 September 2011, 05:02 AM	#24
Mercmanuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 41	go with the Sub Date, you will want it later trust me.

9 September 2011, 07:10 AM	#25
croco "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Frank Location: Germany Posts: 1,993	Sub Date ! __________________ Greeting croco

9 September 2011, 09:51 PM	#26
gayo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: indonesia Watch: 116610ln 216570 Posts: 16	Sub with date for sure, like i did the sub will last forever just like omega sea master.

9 September 2011, 11:37 PM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,525	i think you need to LOVE the ND for what it is, otherwise, you might end up feeling it's not all that. so, my guess, since you're asking for opinions, is that it comes down to the SubC or GV....they are so different, it really is a question of trying them on. you could also consider the black dial milgauss (non-GV). it's a bit cleaner and a little less "special", making it, imho, a more well-rounded and classy affair. good luck!

10 September 2011, 12:03 AM	#28
SkyClown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matthew Location: 40°43′N 74° Watch: 114060/116234 Posts: 255	Sub no date!!! Steve Mcqueen couldn't been wrong __________________ Because in a split second, it's gone.-Ayrton Senna

10 September 2011, 06:06 AM	#29
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,888	Sub or Sub I would say..... __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

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