Entry Level Rolex

[GrandAndrew]

What would you guys suggest? I would be at the lower end of the market, ideally around 4k. Or is there another make that's better at this price point?

I think I'm probably looking at a used one at this price and like something that looks like this;

http://www.watchfinder.co.uk/Rolex/Oysterquartz-Da...

I know absolutely nothing about watches. How do you check their provenance?

I guess my main thinking around the Rolex is the allure of the name. Bit like Aston Martin does to some I would think.

What does ongoing maintenance cost on an old watch like this?

[GrandAndrew]

Thanks for the replies.

Sorry, please excuse my ignorance but when you say that's a Quartz, is that a sub brand? Unlike when I purchase 20 or 30 year old cars it's not something I'm going to jump into a would like to make an informed decision.

[GrandAndrew]

Ha, ideally I wouldn't have a ladies watch, no, but I do have quite small wrists so if a deal could be had....

I was just using Watch Finder as a platform to check what was in range, where would you suggest looking?

[GrandAndrew]

Right, you are all filling me in nicely here.

With regards to the budget I could spend more but I've set this as a limit in my mind. It's easy to keep putting it up and up and for me at least I'm not sure I'd get any more pleasure from the ownership experience.

Being an 80's child I like the contrast between the gold and silver on the bracelet although I do also like brown leather. I'm happy to go with the servicing as per schedule but if there was somewhere local to me with a good reputation I'd probably use them over Rolex (oh the hypocrisy!).

Already I can see how people get into their watches, it's a bit like shopping for your next hobby car.

I have a habit of not selling anything after I've purchased it and I can't see that changing with watches. I am, however, more than capable of losing it.

[GrandAndrew]

Thanks for the replies guys, some useful bits in there.

And to those of you who have said that I need to research thoroughly, you're right, I do! Just thought this was a good spot to canvas a few people's opinions early on.

Ultimately it is the name Rolex that has led me to them and I don't mind admitting it.

As I'm sure you're all dying to know what I will eventually get I'll post here to complete the tale.