Help with Rolex

[miller1899]

I am very confused. What is the difference between the Oyster Perpetual and the Date? What I would like - I think - is a 115200 with a silver face. In England it seems that the 115200 goes from (a) to (f) depending on the colour of the face whereas American sellers seem to have abbreviations in letters for black face, blue, silver etc.

How do I even find out which kind is still made and which kinds have been discontinued? It looks as if the 115200 with a white face is still made, but the silver face doesn't seem to be on sale anywhere, at least in the UK.

And where is the best place to buy one from new?

[miller1899]

oh, and it has to have the Oyster bracelet

[Dominic H]

115200 with silver baton dial, currently available at £4060.



Hope this helps...

Dom H

[miller1899]

That is precisely what I mean. But where do I get one? I have looked on the official Rolex site and it looks as if they only have a small sample of the watches they sell. They don't seem to have the whole range.......

[LukeBird]

miller1899 said:

That is precisely what I mean. But where do I get one? I have looked on the official Rolex site and it looks as if they only have a small sample of the watches they sell. They don't seem to have the whole range.......

That is indeed the case.
They do a myriad options for various things and they only show a small sample on their website. Visit your local AD if you want to discuss various models.

Oh and the difference between the Oyster Perpetual and the Date is the Oyster Perpetual has no date function.

[miller1899]

So what is the difference between the Date and Datejust? Just seen the Skymaster thread. On balance, probably won't be getting one of them, but the Datejust looks nice.

Thanks for all your help.

[Adam B]

Not heard of a date, suspect it is shorthand for datejust

Rolex day date - has day of week and date

Rolex datejust - take a wild guess

If you can stretch to it, consider the fluted bezel, looks a lot nicer IMHO, although it adds a fair bit of cost as its white gold not steel

[Dominic H]

With regard to mens' Rolex, Date is the 34mm diameter model. The Datejust is 36mm, and Datejust II is 41mm.

Hope this helps..

DH

[GC8]

Adam B said:

Not heard of a date, suspect it is shorthand for datejust

I would guess Oyster Perpetual and Oyster Derpetual Date. The latter is most certainly a well know model. In fact, its a corner stone of their range!

[miller1899]

This is all very helpful. I actually like the really simple version, with the smooth bezel. I think the 34mm is the one I want. Nice and plain.

[GC8]

The date movement pieces always keep their value better. Id spend the extra, myself.

[miller1899]

What I mean is the simple version, with the date, like the picture from Dominic H. Definitely agree that it has to have the date.

[Ikemi]

miller1899 said:

What I mean is the simple version, with the date, like the picture from Dominic H. Definitely agree that it has to have the date.

Speak to Dom H if you're looking to buy a Rolex ... What he doesn't know about the brand can be written on the back of a fag packet, with a telegraph pole