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geepee · 4 October 2009, 04:36 AM

Ok, enlisting your opinions here. I believe it's come down to the following choice - this is my first purchase as I now approach, rather, have reached middle age!

a) non-date, non certified 14060M. 2006 or 2007 model. NIB. somewhere between $4000 and $4,200 from an AD.

b) Datejust 116234 Stainless with wg bezel, oyster band, silver face with batons. $5,185 BNIB from reputable, non-AD in Washington, D.C. suburbs. [Jubilee on the new datejust has too much bling for me]. I looked at the Datejust II but it seemed too big on my wrist.

I'm a tall - 6'2" back-room, NY attorney by day and a kickback, casual jean wearing cyclist, swimmer on the week-end.

Thanks for taking the time. Will purchase this coming Friday.

datejust1 · 4 October 2009, 04:37 AM

14060m!!!

Speed · 4 October 2009, 04:39 AM

Go for the Sub. IMHO, that should be your first Rolex. It was my first Rolex purchase and I am "middle aged" / discovered fine watches later than most.

Rebel1 · 4 October 2009, 04:53 AM

Sub, it is classic. you won't be disappointed.

JBat · 4 October 2009, 05:39 AM

Sub.

kcmo · 4 October 2009, 06:02 AM

I'm a BIG DJ and Sub fan....ideally you could have both. I'd suggest getting the Sub first.

dannyp · 4 October 2009, 06:18 AM

There was a post a while back about someone finding an old stock GMT II with the black insert BNIB from an AD. I only mention this because if you're looking at old stock from ADs, this might be one to consider.

mb hawaii · 4 October 2009, 06:24 AM

Sub would be PERFECT for you and your life style!

Art 1 · 4 October 2009, 06:26 AM

Sub.

sleddog · 4 October 2009, 06:49 AM

Another Sub from me!!! The 14060M is the one....Take it from me!!

USCpaneristi · 4 October 2009, 07:05 AM

A true classic, and a watch for all occasions. Go for it!

springer · 4 October 2009, 08:50 AM

Datejust, without a doubt. You'll wish you did...trust me, the date feature is a must.

PasPar2 · 7 October 2009, 11:59 AM

Im 6'2 and cant imagine wearing the 116234 as my wife is in the market for one right now.... :)

Ultraman · 7 October 2009, 12:27 PM

Another vote for the sub

mcjp6 · 7 October 2009, 12:32 PM

the classic -SUB

Zgar · 7 October 2009, 12:58 PM

It's a no brainer for me get the Sub

bodybump · 7 October 2009, 01:02 PM

i was about to say sub...but as a Lawyer maybe you need a casual to formal watch...Dj will be perfect for your morning job..and sub would be good for your kickback jeans attire...

mustangbrad · 7 October 2009, 01:17 PM

Selection A, easily.

Bisquitlips · 7 October 2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Datejust, without a doubt. You'll wish you did...trust me, the date feature is a must.

sakuraba · 7 October 2009, 02:04 PM

Get a Sub

ocwatching · 7 October 2009, 02:43 PM

how about SubDATE

Andad · 7 October 2009, 04:55 PM

:>)

The 14060M, a perfect Rolex for everyday wear IMO. That dial symmetry is easy to look at

But then so is the SubDate with or without a tinge of green.

The SD is also a good choice, you won't see so many and now that they have been discontinued it would be a keeper.

Looking at your height, career and lifestyle it's a SD first up for you mate - buy it now.

steelers · 7 October 2009, 04:57 PM

I have to vote for the sub!

Deyn Man · 7 October 2009, 05:35 PM

vote goes to the sub

georgios · 7 October 2009, 08:26 PM

Me too, I vote for the sub, but I would suggest the sub date as date function is very useful, at least to me.

4 October 2009, 04:36 AM	#1
geepee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 66	Decision time - help! Ok, enlisting your opinions here. I believe it's come down to the following choice - this is my first purchase as I now approach, rather, have reached middle age! a) non-date, non certified 14060M. 2006 or 2007 model. NIB. somewhere between $4000 and $4,200 from an AD. b) Datejust 116234 Stainless with wg bezel, oyster band, silver face with batons. $5,185 BNIB from reputable, non-AD in Washington, D.C. suburbs. [Jubilee on the new datejust has too much bling for me]. I looked at the Datejust II but it seemed too big on my wrist. I'm a tall - 6'2" back-room, NY attorney by day and a kickback, casual jean wearing cyclist, swimmer on the week-end. Thanks for taking the time. Will purchase this coming Friday.

4 October 2009, 06:49 AM	#10
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Another Sub from me!!! The 14060M is the one....Take it from me!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 October 2009, 07:05 AM	#11
USCpaneristi Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: California Watch: Black SS Daytona Posts: 227	Sub all the way A true classic, and a watch for all occasions. Go for it!

4 October 2009, 08:50 AM	#12
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,239	Datejust, without a doubt. You'll wish you did...trust me, the date feature is a must. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

7 October 2009, 01:02 PM	#17
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	i was about to say sub...but as a Lawyer maybe you need a casual to formal watch...Dj will be perfect for your morning job..and sub would be good for your kickback jeans attire... __________________

4 October 2009, 04:37 AM	#2
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	14060m!!!

4 October 2009, 04:39 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Go for the Sub. IMHO, that should be your first Rolex. It was my first Rolex purchase and I am "middle aged" / discovered fine watches later than most.

4 October 2009, 04:53 AM	#4
Rebel1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: SS Daytona - White Posts: 99	Sub, it is classic. you won't be disappointed.

4 October 2009, 05:39 AM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Sub.

4 October 2009, 06:02 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I'm a BIG DJ and Sub fan....ideally you could have both. I'd suggest getting the Sub first.

4 October 2009, 06:18 AM	#7
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	There was a post a while back about someone finding an old stock GMT II with the black insert BNIB from an AD. I only mention this because if you're looking at old stock from ADs, this might be one to consider.

4 October 2009, 06:24 AM	#8
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	Sub would be PERFECT for you and your life style!

4 October 2009, 06:26 AM	#9
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Sub.

7 October 2009, 11:59 AM	#13
PasPar2 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 30	Im 6'2 and cant imagine wearing the 116234 as my wife is in the market for one right now.... :)

7 October 2009, 12:27 PM	#14
Ultraman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 2,175	Another vote for the sub

7 October 2009, 12:32 PM	#15
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	the classic -SUB

7 October 2009, 12:58 PM	#16
Zgar Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 459	It's a no brainer for me get the Sub

7 October 2009, 01:17 PM	#18
mustangbrad Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: brad Location: il Watch: 16613 Posts: 286	Selection A, easily.

7 October 2009, 02:04 PM	#20
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Get a Sub __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

7 October 2009, 02:43 PM	#21
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	how about SubDATE __________________ too much into watches...

7 October 2009, 04:57 PM	#23
steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	I have to vote for the sub!

7 October 2009, 05:35 PM	#24
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	vote goes to the sub

7 October 2009, 08:26 PM	#25
georgios Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greece Posts: 20	Me too, I vote for the sub, but I would suggest the sub date as date function is very useful, at least to me.

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