Which Rolex?

[DanL]

Thanks all - I'll update as and when I make a decision and buy something!

[toohangry]

I'm in a minority of people who don't have the love for GMTs (not keen on bezel, GMT hand or the polished centre links on the new ones) - I much prefer a sub and have a ceramic ND which, for me, is perfect.

[mcpiston]

I had a similar decision to make and I went for the explorer one at 39mm. I love its simplicity and looks.

Failing that, the blue GMT.

[JEA1K]

I also had a similar decision, although I kind of always knew what I wanted. Went to a Fraser Hart event last summer with the plan of buying a Deep Sea ... the new Sea-Dweller had just been launched and after trying it on, my mind was set and the idea was junked. Tried on the Sub & GMT and to me, nothing felt like the new SD ... so I bought one for my 40th.

[Racea]

I have a white faced Daytona, I have to say I really miss the date function of the previous GMT. A small thing but I do miss it! Consider need and functionality above all else. I may sell the Daytona to get something with the date on.

[mikees]

JEA1K said:

I also had a similar decision, although I kind of always knew what I wanted. Went to a Fraser Hart event last summer with the plan of buying a Deep Sea ... the new Sea-Dweller had just been launched and after trying it on, my mind was set and the idea was junked. Tried on the Sub & GMT and to me, nothing felt like the new SD ... so I bought one for my 40th.

This. I have a 25 year old SD and it's the stealth Rolex if such a thing exists as no cyclops.


Feel totally diff to my unworn in 2 years sub

[audidoody]

I know you said you wanted to buy new - but try a 16710 on first.

[bobbybee]

traffman said:

Ive a non date (proper Submariner) 1996 model , its i think the last of the prettier sub's , as after this they started getting a wee bit too chunky and carried a fair amount of heft.

Ahh the cheap one, as it have the date missing

Also a '96

Edited by bobbybee on Thursday 18th June 12:58

[bobbybee]

Racea said:

I have a white faced Daytona, I have to say I really miss the date function of the previous GMT. A small thing but I do miss it! Consider need and functionality above all else. I may sell the Daytona to get something with the date on.

That's exactly what I did, and in a completely different direction, sold a sleek almost dainty Daytona white face and bought a PO Ti to replace it, and beer money, the latter was most pleasant

[Miguel Alvarez]

Out of that list I'd go for the bi-metal Sub. I had one (the older pre maxi case ones) and it was a very nice watch.

[traffman]

bobbybee said:

Also a '96

Edited by bobbybee on Thursday 18th June 12:58

Haha...such a wind up. The original Sub has no date. So you sir have the non orignal lol.

[bobbybee]

traffman said:

Haha...such a wind up. The original Sub has no date. So you sir have the non orignal lol.

Sorry mate but it is an original
an original Submariner-Date and an obvious upgrade from the original Submariner as it has an added complication and newer better movement

[traffman]

bobbybee said:

Sorry mate but it is an original
an original Submariner-Date and an obvious upgrade from the original Submariner as it has an added complication and newer better movement

No no , i didnt mean to offend! I am sure it's 100 percent genuine , however the look of the watch to me is far more important than the newer movement.

Let's be honest the movement's in all these watches are dam fine , even though the movement in mine's is the same as found in the lesser priced Explorer.

But yes the date submariner is the addition , as the original sub has no date.

[Ayahuasca]

If you like the divers' watch look, but don't want the 'default' submariner, I can recommend the Sea Dweller 4000.



It is a bit thicker than the sub, and has a date - but no cyclops.

Edited by Ayahuasca on Sunday 21st June 01:17

[RichB]

Rather than starting another thread I thought I would ask here: What Rolex is the one pictured?

I'm not a Rolex aficionado but I quite like the neat hands and it doesn't look over adorned like some of the designs. Is it perhaps an older model?

[toohangry]

It's a Daytona 'reverse panda' I think.

[PJ S]

It's a 6241 – vintage Paul Newman Daytona.......yours for only £65K.

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/reference-points-the-...

Edited by PJ S on Friday 3rd July 12:45

[RichB]

Ah right thanks, I always seem to like the vintage watches but that's a bit steep!

[toohangry]

Good watch knowledge PJS! Interesting link too, cheers.

[DanL]

Just to round this one off, I bought this.



Very happy with it!