Rolex

Hi folks ,

I never wrote here on the Rolex forum before,for some reasons I never improved my basic knowledge on Rolex history and current/recent collections.But here what happened in the last few days.....

I am looking for the ultimate travelling summer companion and after pondering and pondering and listening to friends advices and most of all to my heart,I decided:I surrender to Rolex finally.

I am looking for a reliable,robust,solid,waterproof friend,the one that never lets you down,you can swim with,take a shower with,jump off  the cliff,move luggage...the one that you don t acknowledge for a little bit but you know its there for you should you need it.

Has to be new(no need for a fancy vintage ref,too delicate and precious maybe?).and needs to turn into a smart sidekick in case you put a fresh shirt and hit town after holiday activities...so it can well be a limited production(if it applies to Rolex)like green bezel Sub,or green glass Milgauss to add a little more Purist touch to it....

Here is my shortlist:1)Milgauss(maybe green,but love the white too)2)GMT II 3)Sub......but I am open to suggestions/opinions...

Just wanted to share my thoughts with you and maybe get  feedback.......Can t wait to hear your comments...

Yours,Mo

Hi, Mo
Glad to have you here.
As far as what you are describing, the GMT 2 Ceramic sounds like the perfect choice for you.
Another option I would suggest could be the Daytona, particularly the white gold with the black and red dial. Absolutely stunning!
The new Sub is also a watch to seriously consider, and perhaps in yellow gold as well if that suits your fancy.

And, finally, the Yachtmaster one in steel in platinum is also a perfect watch for holidays.

Do let us know and best of luck in your search.

All the best,

Alex

A lot of friends are pushing me towards the GMTII with ceramic bezel,I must say that it s very appealing.........

Yellow gold Sub?!?!?!Thats a killer on the beach for sure!Definetely an eye catcher, envy of every boy,magnet for every girl...Ha ha,Why not?

Mo

Mon ami,

There is no rush.  You are on the right track.  The ultimate travel companion you can eat sleep, drag luguage with is a Rolex Submariner.  Forget everything anyone has said about these watches and accept your destiny.  You need to experience one of these bad old boys before you expire so why not now.  LOL.

My advice is not to jump in and take the easy path of a new Rolex.....  Take a few steps back and realize that a sweet 5513 matt dial is not that far away and not that risky a purchase but it exooooodes  sooooo much charm and distinction.  The hunt is what it is all about not the money=the convenience.

Take the same time and effort you always do in selecting the right watch for you and try a few "vintage" i.e. matt dial 5513 which being in London you have an abundance of choice.  I am sure you will not regret the hunt.  And if it is a new green glass Milgauss that you fall in love with than so be it.

Best.

Bill

first because your opinion is important to me,secondly after such a heartfelt advice I HAVE to try to catch the bug.....

Thank you Bill,its gonna be all your fault if it happens......

I know how to use my next few days off....

Mo

Then my friend it is a pleasure every time.

Now get your head out of the gutter - I am talking about watches here not    səx    !  See you are already seeing letters upside down.  LOL

I guess there may be some over lap but with all the devil advisers you will find here including King Nico you can's go wrong.

Bill

then we will compare in the not distant future,,,,Christmas almost here.

I have a hot tip for your next summer over,I'll tell you all about it.

Can t wait to see you and family Bill.

Mo

We need to set some dates in motion for xmas...

I would first choose the GMT which can also be a superb travel watch, but which would fit the bill if you have to put a tuxedo for some special events ( Deeeelphine ).

The other which comes to mind is the YachtMaster with the platinum dial and bezel.

This one, you can also swim with, and even choose it for your more " dressy " events.

The Green Milgauss?

THAT is a watch which would be excellent for you:

It  will echo to your artistic dimension, it is also a funny watch, between the psychedelic and the rasta, a cool watch in a few words.

You can't go wrong with any of them, try them on, and you'll see the light, Bro.

Best,

Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-09-09 22:23:17

that s all I live for(Delphineeeeeee)...

I was sure of this...there is a great danger here,to catch a relatevily vintage bug,to go James Bond,and to get a playful Milgauss..

I knew what the answer was gonna be......Consider all the options.....

PT steel YM is very very nice Nico,that is a very tempting option....wow...now that I look closely the green sub is also not bad....

I only ask for a little push,not for a kick......

Thank you Nico..we might be relatives soon......(Delphineeeeee).

Mo

I can give you an hand, not a kick ...

I have some good connections here, in Paris, so, if you have the opportunity ( and I know you will..  ), we may hit 2 bords with the same stone.

Best, my friend.

Nicoias

PS: If you can be here in Paris on the 18th of September, I have a Party with someone I know you laready love.

I definetely will play...lets catch a good one.....unfortunately the 18 I will be away with all the book madness,but I will visit veeeery soon.....my poor heart!

Mo

I took my Submariner LV and SDDS for service in the beginning of the summer. However, I missed my every day sporting Rolex esso much that I wanted to buy a new one. So I bought Yacht Master. But then, visiting Tokyo I saw the ND Submariner, then from London I found a brand new Sea Dweller... And naturally, when visiting Greece, I found the already discontinued Sub as well as GMT-Master. And finally, a week ago, a retailer contacted me and told that they have the new Sub and gave me a good rebate. What to do... I bought it.

All of my new Rolexes have the same Triplock crown so I suspect that they are water tight to the depths a scuba diver or normal technical diver can go. So these watches correspond with your requirements.

I have been now looking and wearing these watches for some weeks or up to three months except the new Sub, I would comment them as follows:

- the best feeling on the wrist I have when I wear the ND Submariner.

- the nicest overall impression and feeling of elegance and quality comes from Yacht Master. However, in certain conditions it is difficult to read.

. when flying to different countries, nothing beats the GMT-Master

. the new green Submariner is very very interesting. However, I do not yet know if I hate it or love it. But one thing is sure: the bracelet is really a fantastic one.

I started to buy these new watches because I have decided not to buy vintage. My intention was to "wash out" my dream of a vintage Submariner by getting some new Rolexes. But the opposite happened: I would still love to have a non-date vintage Submariner with plexi glass and I dream about that every day. So my recomendation is that start i.e. from a nice 5513.

Best regards, Kari 

From 0 to 6 faster than a Lambo!

Impressive, my friend.

Best,

Nicolas.

I still have 2 rolexes in Paris which I have to pick up soon.

However, I must admit that it would have been much cheaper just to change the strategy and go for a nice vintage piece as you recommended during our last meeting.

At the same time, if i would buy the new Submariner with black dial, I would have all "modern" simple SS sporting watches  with Triplock crown and if I would buy a SS Daytona in addition to that... Uh, I think I rather:

a. start to collect empty beer bottles - that is much cheaper or

b. just forget my "strategy" and go for the vintage Submariner I want to get.

Best, Kari 

And a very healthy one if you don't dringk them before.

But I still think option B is something to think about.

Let's see that next time we meet!

Best, my friend.

Nicolas

I don't drink beer. So again I would have two options:

a. during dull nights collect the empty bottles from the streets. This would also mean some positive cash flows or

b. collect the bottles after your consumption.

I just wonder which alternative would give me a bigger collection.

Have a nice Friday! Kari

No message body

He who dies with the most toys wins.

Kari I am sure the St Peter is waiting for you at the gate with your name already on the guest list.  I am sure they already have a table ready for you at the club.

No rush here just avoid the guys with the pointy ears.  Not the guys from Ireland.  the one who carry those funny forks.

Only kidding.

Your collection is awesome - to die for - oops don't mention that - sweet collection.

Bill

No message body

The easy route is a new Rolex from the many choices available all good no way to lose there.

The harder and more adventurous route is that of as you very well put it is a 5513 no date plexi with all its ugly and pointy bits.  And risks.

With all of the Moday Night Quarterback in this forum we will guide you down the treturous path no as the the no way out alley.  Once you go in for one Roles you always mange to come out with two. LOL.

Buyer beware.

Bill

And I have the feeling Kari already knows / fears that.

Best,

Nicolas

this certainly didn t help.....WOW!Way to go sir,I must admit that a few times I was so taken by a group shot.The charm of the ever green rolex look repeated in a box is hard to beat.

YM is very appealing,a sub is a classic,and a GMTII is a must have.....

So.....?You are a bad influence but let the hunt begin.......

After all I will:Start looking for a vintage Sub(not too vintage but enough to have a certain charm)thanks Bill,2)try this Pt YM(it is winking at me)3)a third option could be the new GMT or Green Milgauss.

Everybody is happy!

Thank you all.....

Mo

The modern interpretation of course.

Keep moving so as not to stagnate.  The end result will be the happier one.

Enough of my rambling  for tonight.

Ciao gents.

we choose to run...............

Night Bill.

Mo

I've had my GMT for a while now and is prob the piece I wear the most to be honest for the reasons you said - rugged, waterproof, practical etc etc.  In fact it is being 'pimped' soon..!!  As I have just got a Speedy Pro with black bezel I'm getting the black bezel on the GMT changed for a Pepsi one to give it a fresh look

Hope to see you soon with a new addition then..!!

Yours my friend,

Andy.

and by next week I-ll make my mind up....

Hope to see you soon.

Mo

My first Rolex was an explorer II some years ago......

But my first real Rolex was a sub meters first, the warmth and the charm of it
are captivating indeed....

I would suggest a no date sub, a great beater and a classic....
You can fairly easily find one ( new or like new) and "experiment" daily with it.....

From that, I think that you can discover the rolex world, both vintage & modern....



Good luck my friend....

Cheers