Darron
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A non Rolex guy's guide to his first Rolex
This is a help needed thread as there are so many nuances
Currently own: panerai 233 dot /368/190 and IWC 500107 and 3536-01
Selling 233; don't mind buying pre owned
Choices ... I know the obvious differences; but I don't the nuances in wearability in bracelets, top heavy? Balanced? Relative availability?
SD43 (+red, 70hr Reserve, - cyclops for SD)
SD4000 (+ no cyclops)
Ceramic sub no date (+ less popular, no cyclops 😀)?
Batman (+GMT more unique then all black? Less versatile?)
All black GMT (classic)
White dial explorer 11 (white dial + orange)
Would love new Pepsi ceramic; but out of my range
And Jocke's modified 1665 😀
To me Rolex wears a couple mm bigger and lots ok for me as I like watches 42-45mm. I have a 6.76-7" wrist
Assume I will only own 1 Rolex at a time
Thoughts? Looking for the "collector's Rolex" if there is such a thing... prolly not if it has a ceramic bezel?
Available on the marketplace
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Discussion
amanico · Nov 12, 2022
Rolex GMT-Master II 'Batman' (BLNR) vs. 'Pepsi' (BLRO): A deep dive into collector preferences, bracelet choices, and the enduring debate between modern elegance and historical significance.
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Collection
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · Nov 18, 2015
Considering a modern Rolex? Jrwong23 explores the 39mm Explorer. Get community insights on case size, alternatives, and GADA watches.
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New Release
amanico · Mar 20, 2019
Discover Rolex's 2019 GMT-Master II releases: new Caliber 3285, 'Batman' on Jubilee, and meteorite dial. Explore collector reactions to market availability and design changes.
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Collection
jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) · Mar 29, 2016
Discover the Rolex GMT Master II BLNR "Batman" and Tudor Black Bay Black through a collector's acquisition story and initial impressions.
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New Release
ImranLondon · Apr 30, 2013
Explore Miranda's 2013 Baselworld report on Rolex's 50th-anniversary Daytona, including the platinum 116506 with brown ceramic bezel and ice-blue dial. See collector reactions and other new releases.
16 replies13381 views
Review
ImranLondon · Mar 27, 2018
Explore Miranda's critical 2018 Baselworld review of Rolex GMT-Master II releases, including the Pepsi and Rootbeer. Uncover collector debates on market hype, bezel colors, and the new Calibre 3285 movement.
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Thanks Baron
By: Darron : September 19th, 2017-09:11
Have only tried on the ceramic non date and really like it a couple years ago. I thought I was going to think it was too small, but it had a lost of wrist presence. Thanks the SD4000 is the only one on my list that would have to be pre-owned?
