masterspiece
2031
First Rolex
Dear Purists, I was never much of a Rolex fan but am thinking of taking the plunge. It seems the two tone Submariner with Blue dial has been quite popular. Looks great but I think I want to stay away from it.
Here's what I have been looking at:
• YachtMaster in SS and the YachtMaster II.
• The retro look of the Cellini Prince in Yellow Gold.
• The Explorer II
I want something that is durable (of course the Cellini is not) and that the "mainstream audience" isn't wearing but I also want something that has a great value to pass on to my sons.
Maybe you wouldn't recommend any of the above? Any thoughts, advice, steering is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob
First Rolex
By: masterspiece : March 4th, 2008-11:24
Dear Purists, I was never much of a Rolex fan but am thinking of taking the plunge. It seems the two tone Submariner with Blue dial has been quite popular. Looks great but I think I want to stay away from it. Here's what I have been looking at: • YachtMas...
Thanks, Nicolas...
By: masterspiece : March 4th, 2008-11:43
the YachtMaster in SS with platinum dial is what I was looking at, but if I remember correctly, the bezel is immobile. I agree that the Cellini may be a little too hard to read. Kind of like my Seiko Discus Burger... that is hard to read but it looks cool...
Agreed
By: DrStrong : March 4th, 2008-12:16
I would also go for a Sports Rolex and if you're not looking for a model with a glorious past and history - like the Explorer - the YM seems an excellent choice and a great value for the money.
BTW,
By: masterspiece : March 4th, 2008-14:37
welcome and congratulations, DrStrong, for being the Rolex moderator. As I've always shied away from Rolex, I look forward to learning many things about their timepieces. Thanks for suggestion about the YM. Bob