The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 24 October 2013, 12:05 AM   #1
datoskaa
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: .
Posts: 10
Which Rolex Should I Buy?

I'm turning 18 soon and im thinking of buying a brand new rolex and i can't seem to decide which one is right for me.

What do you guys think which model is right for 18 year old?


i'm digging GMT Master II,Submariner's and Yacht Master II
datoskaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:10 AM   #2
shirtguy
"TRF" Member
 
shirtguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: ny
Watch: sub-c Date
Posts: 1,279
sub c date or gmt black and blue
shirtguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:22 AM   #3
mjclark32
"TRF" Member
 
mjclark32's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
Whatever you like most, probably the less flash the better.
Welcome
__________________
mjclark32 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:23 AM   #4
FTX I
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Flavio
Location: N/A
Posts: 14,652
Cant go wrong with the Sub
FTX I is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:23 AM   #5
GradyPhilpott
2024 Pledge Member
 
GradyPhilpott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Tudor Big Rose
Posts: 34,329
A Sub is a very practical watch for anyone that will never lose its appeal. By today's standards, it can be worn with most any attire.

The GMTII is a very beautiful and versatile watch. I think that it is the most versatile watch in terms of wardrobe and utility. It tells time in three timezones and the bezel will work as an elapsed time bezel, if you so desire.

The YMII is highly specialized in its utility and its busy dial and bright color scheme would not be a very versatile accessory to your wardrobe, especially for business purposes.

You could buy all three and you could have a lot of bases covered.

Adding a DJ would really round things out.
__________________
JJ

Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner
GradyPhilpott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:28 AM   #6
scranger
"TRF" Member
 
scranger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Fred
Location: Columbia, SC
Watch: GMTII, DD, Daytona
Posts: 249
GMT II
Attached Images
File Type: jpg get-attachment-1.jpg (98.4 KB, 381 views)
scranger is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:35 AM   #7
DennisJ
"TRF" Member
 
DennisJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Tokyo
Watch: 16800
Posts: 170
Submariner or GMT Master, no discussion, pre C that is
DennisJ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:35 AM   #8
samson66
2024 Pledge Member
 
samson66's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
Posts: 12,808
Honestly for an 18 y/o I think something like an Explorer II might work best, but out of the ones you mentioned I'd go with the GMT. There are a LOT of Subs out there, but you don't see a GMT every day.
samson66 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:36 AM   #9
rolio
"TRF" Member
 
rolio's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: justRay
Location: Back2California
Watch: Birdies
Posts: 1,921
The one you love the most!
__________________
JJ
"Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ

Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life,
and all the simple pleasures it has to offer
~
rolio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:38 AM   #10
Token74
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
All great watches. Not a fan of the Explorer personally but hey, Prince Harry has one so who the heck am I to cast an opinion!!

If you are a very active / sporty person, go with the Sub. If you are more relaxed and dare I say 'preppy' then go for the YM2.
Token74 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:39 AM   #11
ferrissteve11
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 1,115
I would think either a sub or sea dweller would keep you happy for a long time. IMHO
ferrissteve11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:44 AM   #12
enhamhale
"TRF" Member
 
enhamhale's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Alex
Location: England (andover)
Watch: Submariners all
Posts: 470
You only need the time, go with sub there is a lot too choose from out there and bargains
enhamhale is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:46 AM   #13
elcompa
"TRF" Member
 
elcompa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: North Carolina
Watch: DD 118206
Posts: 1,857
It has been said before...many Subs out there. I would go for the GMT. Get an older one with some texture and character. Something that you can tell stories about....something you can imagine who has been knocking around in it for years before. Real class!
elcompa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:49 AM   #14
cop414
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
 
cop414's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,815
Really kind of depends on your personality. Get to an AD and try some on and see if any sing out to you. If I were in your position I'd consider an older Submariner maybe a 14060M or an Explorer I. Also as mentioned above possibly Explorer II. Good luck in your hunt and welcome to TRF.
__________________

Rolex Submariner 14060M
Omega Seamaster 2254.50
DOXA Professional 1200T

Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron
P Club Member #17
2 FA ENABLED
cop414 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 12:54 AM   #15
CWIN
"TRF" Member
 
CWIN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: San Diego
Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex
Posts: 4,449
I suggest one of these in a color of your choice

CWIN is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 01:07 AM   #16
Tooomey
"TRF" Member
 
Tooomey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: JT
Location: Mass Hole
Watch: your step...
Posts: 268
Quote:
Originally Posted by CWIN View Post
I suggest one of these in a color of your choice

+2.
__________________
You wanna have a good time, you gotta have a good watch!
Tooomey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 01:38 AM   #17
luvsub
2024 Pledge Member
 
luvsub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,175
Exp 1 or sub nd.
luvsub is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 01:40 AM   #18
datoskaa
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: .
Posts: 10
Thanks for the suggestions guys !

1 more question how about prices how much do they cost in Rolex Store itself since there is no rolex store in my country ill have to go to germany
datoskaa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 02:20 AM   #19
Rashid.bk
"TRF" Member
 
Rashid.bk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas
Watch: 12800ft = 3900m
Posts: 11,169
Get the Sub. No point in a gmt feature if you don't need it in any way whatsoever.
If you like color, get an LV.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free
Rashid.bk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 02:22 AM   #20
Rags
2024 Pledge Member
 
Rags's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,182
Quote:
Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott View Post
A Sub is a very practical watch for anyone that will never lose its appeal. By today's standards, it can be worn with most any attire.

The GMTII is a very beautiful and versatile watch. I think that it is the most versatile watch in terms of wardrobe and utility. It tells time in three timezones and the bezel will work as an elapsed time bezel, if you so desire.

The YMII is highly specialized in its utility and its busy dial and bright color scheme would not be a very versatile accessory to your wardrobe, especially for business purposes.

You could buy all three and you could have a lot of bases covered.

Adding a DJ would really round things out.
I think Grady has it covered it all..
__________________
16233 Y Serial Datejust
16610 Z Serial Submariner
214270 Explorer

114300 Oyster Perpetual
76200 Tudor Date+Day
Rags is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 02:25 AM   #21
xjeeunitx
2024 Pledge Member
 
xjeeunitx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 5,430
I would start with a Sub.
xjeeunitx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 03:09 AM   #22
james1787
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: James
Location: New Providence,NJ
Watch: Submariner 14060
Posts: 2,365
Sub is great, flies below the radar and goes with just about anything.
james1787 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 03:10 AM   #23
rwolfort
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: metairie, la
Posts: 78
sub is the quintessential starter- loved mine since day 1
rwolfort is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 03:11 AM   #24
perpetualman88
2024 Pledge Member
 
perpetualman88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: David Farkas
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 116610, 5712/1A
Posts: 7,972
I bought myself a datejust when I was 18.
perpetualman88 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 03:59 AM   #25
Cc1966
"TRF" Member
 
Cc1966's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
Posts: 6,713
To get an idea of pricing, check the classified section of this forum. I concur with many of the others and would select a Submariner for you.
__________________

"I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way."
Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778
"Curmudgeons " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc
Cc1966 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 04:03 AM   #26
afc1
"TRF" Member
 
afc1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 1,848
I bought my first Rolex when I was 20...a Sub no date 14060M. I think it's a great first Rolex. I've had others which I have eventually flipped but the 14060M isn't going anywhere
__________________
afc1

Watch Collection: Rolex and AP
afc1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 04:09 AM   #27
SaddleSC
"TRF" Member
 
SaddleSC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Charles B
Location: GMT -7
Watch: Hulk 116610LV
Posts: 6,117
At 18, I would definitely go with the 116619 WG Submariner:)
__________________
Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB
SaddleSC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 04:12 AM   #28
dysondiver
"TRF" Member
 
dysondiver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
36mm explorer or a datejust ,,, and add sportier watches later .
keep the first as a simple classic that will stay with you for the rest of your days.
and never sell it , add to the collection , but always keep the first.
dysondiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 04:41 AM   #29
Sam Philip
Banned
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
Posts: 4,345
Submariner
Sam Philip is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 October 2013, 04:46 AM   #30
travisb
"TRF" Member
 
travisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 32,027
Any of them would work.
Get to an AD and start trying them on!
travisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

Asset Appeal

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.