Rolex Buying Guide

[shuseido]

hi all,

I am super new to this forum...
I know this is a super old question.

I am keen to get one rolex! (ladies)
Actually kinda keen in Explorer II, but I think the size is too big.
Any good recommendation? Thx!

Try it yet? If not, pls dun hesitate to try it. You might love it!!

[Oceanklassik]

hi all,

I am super new to this forum...
I know this is a super old question.

I am keen to get one rolex! (ladies)
Actually kinda keen in Explorer II, but I think the size is too big.
Any good recommendation? Thx!

Hi & welcome

I have seen many ladies wearing the Explorer II and they looked really pretty. These ladies are not big size too. But if you are concern, try the Explorer I (114270).

[loveforrolex]

hi all,

I am super new to this forum...
I know this is a super old question.

I am keen to get one rolex! (ladies)
Actually kinda keen in Explorer II, but I think the size is too big.
Any good recommendation? Thx!

Oversized watches are nice on ladies too. Just need to get use to it. I've seen some ladies and even know some who own 44mm Panerais!

Happy Buying!

[shene]

hi all,

I am super new to this forum...
I know this is a super old question.

I am keen to get one rolex! (ladies)
Actually kinda keen in Explorer II, but I think the size is too big.
Any good recommendation? Thx!

[cal_wish]

Have decided to get GMT instead!

Will go for hunting tmr after work, and hope there's available stock.

[cal_wish]

Thanks Guru!

[Oceanklassik]

If it's the new model GMT II-C, then it's really up to you already. There are plenty of references on the price of the GMT II-C so you can search and read up. This model is not too old and is a current production model so you should not worry too much of not being able to get it, even with some discount. As for the Sub-C, I've already mentioned it in my earlier post.

Happy shopping

[cal_wish]

Thanks for the advise.

Sorry, it should be 116710LN GMT.

For the New Sub, it costs around $10k plus. Was told by AD that it's List Price, worth to buy now before another round of price increase in Jan 2011.

If you are right, think it's better to buy the GMT 1st. Thanks!

[Oceanklassik]

Both are diff models - one a diver watch and the other a 'travel' watch. One is a current (new) model and the other is a old (discon) model. The Sub-C also costs more right? Have you tried both the watches on your wrist? Size wise, not very big diff but the Sub will have a wider lug than the GMT. If I can find a good condition set for the GMT, I'll get it first. Why? Simply because it is nice, sits pretty on my wrist, cheaper and since it is a discon model, it will be harder to get in the market. The Sub can wait. Why? Because it is new in the market and is still selling at high price. The price should (hopefully) go down by mid-late next year. And it should not be too hard to get too.

[cal_wish]

Hi Guru,

I'm unable to decide which model to get, 16610LN Sub or 16710 GMT? Both model I like, headache!

Seek your advise which ones is more worth.

Many Thanks!

[Oceanklassik]

I'm not too sure about the price of that model and if you are buying new from an AD, there's really no need to check for authenticity. However, if you are buying from a private seller/pre-owned shop, you may have the watch authenticated at the ROLEX Service Centre, at a fee of $75 to $100.

[jingzo]

How much will the YM 29mm (grey) cost now?

What/how do you all check the watch before making the payment? E.g authentic, serial no., etc..

Thanks!

[Darkangel]

hi folks my dads 50th birthday is coming up and my mom and me want to give a rolex as a present.My dad is kinda old fashioned and he doesnt really like the whole white gold or steel finsihes, so was looking at a few yellow gold watches at the rolex place @ vivo.... the guy told us that the min for yellow gold was 33K....our budget is between 15k to 20K. we aren't really thinking of it as an investment, as my dad has always wanted to get one but usually ends up spending the money on my education so please recommend me a good model/place where i can get a good price

ps. i think the rolex that we saw was a datejust...dont remember the exact model number or anything like that

If you are able to do with preowned then there's solution. If not...not possible to get below 20k for brand new

[LordNix]

hi folks my dads 50th birthday is coming up and my mom and me want to give a rolex as a present.My dad is kinda old fashioned and he doesnt really like the whole white gold or steel finsihes, so was looking at a few yellow gold watches at the rolex place @ vivo.... the guy told us that the min for yellow gold was 33K....our budget is between 15k to 20K. we aren't really thinking of it as an investment, as my dad has always wanted to get one but usually ends up spending the money on my education so please recommend me a good model/place where i can get a good price

ps. i think the rolex that we saw was a datejust...dont remember the exact model number or anything like that

[kadios]

If you don not mind pre-owned, you can get diamonds and MOP dials with that kind of budget with surplus $$$ left. Try searching the forum for good places to get preowned