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deansot53 · 14 December 2018, 03:01 AM

Please could I ask what you think is the best Rolex mans watch either around or below 10k? I would certainly consider any models apart from the datejust.
The forums thoughts would be appreciated although I am aware it’s subjective.

vinny84 · 14 December 2018, 03:04 AM

If you’re looking for a good “starter” Rolex. I would say the Explorer I. I think it fits perfectly for both everyday use and when you need to dress up. Best part is you can find this piece at an AD without too much hassle. Good luck on your search.

juktagt · 14 December 2018, 03:12 AM

For starting and do it all- Explorer I.

Rrpdc · 14 December 2018, 03:14 AM

Blnr or sub

mas12 · 14 December 2018, 03:15 AM

Close call between Sub or BLNR. I go Sub.

TimeToWatch · 14 December 2018, 03:16 AM

BLNR or BLRO

beshannon · 14 December 2018, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deansot53

Please could I ask what you think is the best Rolex mans watch either around or below 10k? I would certainly consider any models apart from the datejust.
The forums thoughts would be appreciated although I am aware it’s subjective.

What is your definition of the word "best"

Gerardus · 14 December 2018, 03:21 AM

116610 or DJ41

MC21 · 14 December 2018, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

BLNR or BLRO

I would agree but good luck getting any of those at MSRP

notknifescience · 14 December 2018, 03:24 AM

I'd say BLNR, although there is something to be said for the white OP39, depending on if you care about the date / GMT functions.

CoveWatch · 14 December 2018, 03:24 AM

At MSRP, I'd go with BLRO or Daytona (you did say "around" $10k

)

But at market value, I'd go with any preferred variant of the Submariner or GMT!

Krash · 14 December 2018, 03:31 AM

Sub

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kegan · 14 December 2018, 03:33 AM

Since you didn’t specify new a good preowned 16600 is easily the best under 10,000
Mans rolex.

praveen · 14 December 2018, 03:51 AM

The White OP39 is pretty versatile and can be had within 2-3 weeks at an AD or at retail (or below retail) with trusted sellers in TRF (~$5500)

You might also want to check this recent Hodinkee article

rich_harris · 14 December 2018, 03:53 AM

Sub

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praveen · 14 December 2018, 03:53 AM

Just to add the Polar Explorer II is another good option under $10k with the very useful GMT complication.

abozz · 14 December 2018, 04:04 AM

IMHO The best Rolex reference is one of the most "cheap": Rolex Sub date or ND. ($8.550 with date).

tbonesteak · 14 December 2018, 04:13 AM

Submariner

904VT · 14 December 2018, 04:17 AM

116610LN

If you have a larger collection I'd consider the above and below equally with only difference being what you want to spend:

116610LV
116710BLNR
114060

actionkwj · 14 December 2018, 04:25 AM

The two most classic and simply uncluttered sports models are easily the Explorer 1 and Sub No-Date 114060. Anything else with PCLs and colored dials and bezels is straight-up jewelry, LOL. Need a date? Then go with Sub-Date 116610.

And I walk the walk!

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Chilly Coconut · 14 December 2018, 04:26 AM

Well, the best Rolex men’s watch, period, is the GMTII 16710, available in excellent pre-owned condition right at that amount.

seabreeze60 · 14 December 2018, 04:32 AM

What’s your opinion of the 116710LN?

HogwldFLTR · 14 December 2018, 04:35 AM

BLRO, BLNR, Sub LV, EXPII would be the best imho.

tbonesteak · 14 December 2018, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

What’s your opinion of the 116710LN?

Great value, and with a tiny bit of patience, can be had at retail with no issues.

Underrated, IMO

Brian Page · 14 December 2018, 04:45 AM

Sub no question about it

lenfried29 · 14 December 2018, 04:48 AM

Depends, if you in to diving go with SubC
If you're not then go with GMT Master II

seabreeze60 · 14 December 2018, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Great value, and with a tiny bit of patience, can be had at retail with no issues.

Underrated, IMO

The local AD had one and I passed because of your comment of being underrated. That was yesterday. So it wasn’t you. It’s that I have a pattern of purchasing underrated Rolexes. So this thread is of interest.

Colin10101 · 14 December 2018, 04:49 AM

The absolute best Rolex watch ever made for less than 10k is the 16710 GMT coke, no ifs ands or buts. Case closed. Just buy it and you’ll never have to worry about did you buy the best or not again.

035843EF-61D4-4E84-BAD0-97D64E589F96.jpeg

904VT · 14 December 2018, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seabreeze60

The local AD had one and I passed because of your comment of being underrated. That was yesterday. So it wasn’t you. It’s that I have a pattern of purchasing underrated Rolexes. So this thread is of interest.

Wouldn't you have purchased if underrated? I don't think you would want an overrated watch? Or are you in search of the ever mentioned wrist presence?

And btw imo there is no overrated Rolex watch. They have the substance to back

stanc1 · 14 December 2018, 06:26 AM

Submariner

14 December 2018, 03:01 AM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Best Rolex Mans watch under 10k ?? Please could I ask what you think is the best Rolex mans watch either around or below 10k? I would certainly consider any models apart from the datejust. The forums thoughts would be appreciated although I am aware it’s subjective.

14 December 2018, 03:12 AM	#3
juktagt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 297	Best Rolex Mans watch under 10k ?? For starting and do it all- Explorer I. __________________ 14010\|14060M\|16234\|16570\|16600

14 December 2018, 03:15 AM	#5
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	Close call between Sub or BLNR. I go Sub. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex SubC 116610LN

14 December 2018, 03:21 AM	#8
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,868	116610 or DJ41 __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

14 December 2018, 04:25 AM	#20
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	Best Rolex Mans watch under 10k ?? The two most classic and simply uncluttered sports models are easily the Explorer 1 and Sub No-Date 114060. Anything else with PCLs and colored dials and bezels is straight-up jewelry, LOL. Need a date? Then go with Sub-Date 116610. And I walk the walk! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 December 2018, 03:04 AM	#2
vinny84 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA Posts: 722	If you’re looking for a good “starter” Rolex. I would say the Explorer I. I think it fits perfectly for both everyday use and when you need to dress up. Best part is you can find this piece at an AD without too much hassle. Good luck on your search.

14 December 2018, 03:14 AM	#4
Rrpdc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dc Posts: 2,002	Blnr or sub

14 December 2018, 03:16 AM	#6
TimeToWatch Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 1,757	BLNR or BLRO

14 December 2018, 03:24 AM	#10
notknifescience "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 9	I'd say BLNR, although there is something to be said for the white OP39, depending on if you care about the date / GMT functions.

14 December 2018, 03:24 AM	#11
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	At MSRP, I'd go with BLRO or Daytona (you did say "around" $10k ) But at market value, I'd go with any preferred variant of the Submariner or GMT!

14 December 2018, 03:31 AM	#12
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,054	Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 December 2018, 03:33 AM	#13
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 601	Since you didn’t specify new a good preowned 16600 is easily the best under 10,000 Mans rolex.

14 December 2018, 03:51 AM	#14
praveen "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: OP 39 White Posts: 118	The White OP39 is pretty versatile and can be had within 2-3 weeks at an AD or at retail (or below retail) with trusted sellers in TRF (~$5500) You might also want to check this recent Hodinkee article

14 December 2018, 03:53 AM	#15
rich_harris "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Basildon Posts: 54	Sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 December 2018, 04:04 AM	#17
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	IMHO The best Rolex reference is one of the most "cheap": Rolex Sub date or ND. ($8.550 with date).

14 December 2018, 04:13 AM	#18
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Submariner

14 December 2018, 04:17 AM	#19
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	116610LN If you have a larger collection I'd consider the above and below equally with only difference being what you want to spend: 116610LV 116710BLNR 114060

14 December 2018, 04:26 AM	#21
Chilly Coconut Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Posts: 558	Well, the best Rolex men’s watch, period, is the GMTII 16710, available in excellent pre-owned condition right at that amount.

14 December 2018, 04:32 AM	#22
seabreeze60 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: Tudor, Carl F. Buc Posts: 1,580	What’s your opinion of the 116710LN?

14 December 2018, 04:35 AM	#23
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	BLRO, BLNR, Sub LV, EXPII would be the best imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

14 December 2018, 04:45 AM	#25
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,527	Sub no question about it

14 December 2018, 04:48 AM	#26
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Depends, if you in to diving go with SubC If you're not then go with GMT Master II

14 December 2018, 04:49 AM	#28
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	The absolute best Rolex watch ever made for less than 10k is the 16710 GMT coke, no ifs ands or buts. Case closed. Just buy it and you’ll never have to worry about did you buy the best or not again. 035843EF-61D4-4E84-BAD0-97D64E589F96.jpeg __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

14 December 2018, 06:26 AM	#30
stanc1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 144	Submariner

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