A newbie- Rolex Watch

[dominicg]

Hi,

Could you a some experienced collectors advise me on which model of Rolex watch I should start with? 2nd hand. (GMT,SD or SUB)

A 2nd hand shop recommended me to get a SD as it is already "extinct"(Replaced by Deep Sea) and it is of better value(Will appreciate in $$$). But, personally I am more interested in a SUB(without date) it looks cleaner.

And what shd I look out for?

Thanks in advance!!!

[zidaneong]

Hi,

Could you a some experienced collectors advise me on which model of Rolex watch I should start with? 2nd hand. (GMT,SD or SUB)

A 2nd hand shop recommended me to get a SD as it is already "extinct"(Replaced by Deep Sea) and it is of better value(Will appreciate in $$$). But, personally I am more interested in a SUB(without date) it looks cleaner.

And what shd I look out for?

Thanks in advance!!!

A SD is definitely better than a Sub no Date. SD could be on par with a Sub Date.

[lorenzo]

depends how much he quote u manz. personally if got the choice i would get the SD rather than sub no date. But den again that's only if your budget is at the SD range as SD cost more than the sub no date by abt 2K.

[dominicg]

Thank you Bros. Btw, what would a reasonable price for a 2nd hand SD?

[zidaneong]

Thank you Bros. Btw, what would a reasonable price for a 2nd hand SD?

Can chk out the prices at our garage sales.

[Watcha]

have to try on hand too.

SD is thicker and sits taller on wrist.

[newbie09]

have to try on hand too.

SD is thicker and sits taller on wrist.

And more heavier.... Just buy the 1 that u think suit u better... I will prefer a sub. Bu that is for me.

[caeden]

I think the 3 watches you stated, are all discontinued...

Try on all 3, one should call out to you...

Lastly, depends on your budget, full set?, condition, year of production etc...

Good luck & have fun deciding!

Do post a pic to share, when you have decided.

[triton]

do not let what others tell you, if 2nd hand shop owner tells you to get a sub ND, it could be 1) cant sell and/or 2) trying to recover cash since not moving and/or 3) it is going to be a collector's item. why? one possible reason, the sub ND may have low production numbers compared to the more popular sub date, GMT II, explorer II.

you need to decide for yourself, some of these questions, once the following questions are answered, you have possibly left with 1 choice.

rank the priorities,

1) resale value
2) brand new or second hand
3) looks on your wrist
4) with or without budget
5) looks of the watch

[3echo]

i also experienced similar sales tactics when i was new to rolex, the dealer tried to off-load his TT GMT2 at 9k! i was almost suckered into buying... but decided to get a sub instead... after a while traded the sub for something else...

IMHO, decide on something you like, then compare prices (from the garage and also other shops), coz its ok to change your mind and try sell it off w/o losing too much money.

only consider for "investment" if you lots of chump change

[TheKing]

I agree with Watcha, you really have to make sure the watch sits nicely on your wrist. Anyway happy shopping!

[SamGMT]

can start off with SD first, it's really a beauty

[batamboy]

GMT ceremic stnds out among all rolex pro series. can consider that..a little more pricy only but its more worth it..

[Caliber]

seriously othr than te cellini series, any rolex stands out

[dominicg]

Thank u all for your kind advice. :applu

Just a last question, is there a difference getting a SD with or without the pinhole? In terms of re-sale value which is better?

Looking forward for your opinions...

Thanks!