which one to buy ?

[vpsss]

personal preference.. but Daytona for me!

[Darkangel]

It won't be the only Rolex...but Daytona! It's a gd time to pick up from the forum sellers now.

[k83]

daytona if ur budget allows you to..

[zidaneong]

I started off with the old sub because 8 years ago, there were no ceramic sub yet... I would have started off with Daytona if I could afford it back then...

Same sentiment here too. But i do cast a vote for the 116520 and 16610 for the bro for his first watch. This 2 cannot never go wrong. But act fast before the price hike.

[TTGMTIIC]

Personal Preference... those not on your list - GMTIIC and White Exp 2.

[silverguy]

I hope I am not prudent to add in my comments. For entry level, sub or explorer 2 are my preference. As a noob, I hope seniors here can share with $4.5k or less, it is possible to own my first explorer 2 with cert and box with no lug holes?

Cheers

[redneckk]

another noob opinion if u guys dont mind. i vote for either sub or gmtII. i agree with the previous bro that the first watch should have a date. and i feel that if u go for the highest end model (daytona) it kinda spoils the fun cos v hard to like the lower models aft that. =x lol. furthermore, personally i wouldnt have a daytona as my daily-beater. abit heartpain and 2ndly u wont have e enjoyment of a "dress-up" watch for special events.

just my 2 cents!

[Oceanklassik]

I hope I am not prudent to add in my comments. For entry level, sub or explorer 2 are my preference. As a noob, I hope seniors here can share with $4.5k or less, it is possible to own my first explorer 2 with cert and box with no lug holes?

Cheers

Not prudent. It's good to know how people think. What you seek is still possible if you are lucky enough. Good luck !

another noob opinion if u guys dont mind. i vote for either sub or gmtII. i agree with the previous bro that the first watch should have a date. and i feel that if u go for the highest end model (daytona) it kinda spoils the fun cos v hard to like the lower models aft that. =x lol. furthermore, personally i wouldnt have a daytona as my daily-beater. abit heartpain and 2ndly u wont have e enjoyment of a "dress-up" watch for special events.

just my 2 cents!

I beg to differ. In a way, you may put it that the Daytona is "highest end model" of ROLEX, but I feel that no fun is spoilt because it is a different watch from the "lower models" after all. If you look at a Daytona and Submariner, you can see the physical difference very clearly, as compared to a Seadweller and a Submariner. Also, the Daytona is not a diver's watch, whereas the Seadweller, DSSD and Submariner are. IMO, no, getting a Daytona as a first ROLEX watch is unlikely to "kill joy"..

[dilutedmagnetics]

And its SUBMARINER not Submarina...

Welcome to ROC...

Sorry for the OT...

I like "SUBMARINA"! Two of my loves added together:
LUMINOR MARINA and SUBMARINER

Hee hee

[feilong108]

TT SUBC...hehehe..my fave..116613

[TTGMTIIC]

I hope I am not prudent to add in my comments. For entry level, sub or explorer 2 are my preference. As a noob, I hope seniors here can share with $4.5k or less, it is possible to own my first explorer 2 with cert and box with no lug holes?

Cheers

I think most preowned expl 2 are priced closer to the 5K range, but maybe with bit of disc, may be able to do it at your price. Why not try looking at the rolex garage in this forum.

[taxico]

1. paperless exp2s can be found for 3k-3.5k with some digging through ah pek shops. not superb condition, but at such prices, that's to be expected.

2. i think daytona is not officially/really positioned by rolex as their "highest end model"...

[silverguy]

Wow, I am impressed with all the inputs from all the seniors here. Indeed, I guess I have been poisoned already..... ah pek shop??? any one can share the reliable ones? Been doing research in garage, so far nothing within my budget

[hypersocial]

... IMO, no, getting a Daytona as a first ROLEX watch is unlikely to "kill joy"..

I have to agree with this sentence. A SS Daytona is definitely an everyday watch & not some "function events only" watch.

I've been wearing it almost everyday & if the only kill joy I can think of is tearing of parking coupons, must refer to my hp for date!

[Oceanklassik]

I have to agree with this sentence. A SS Daytona is definitely an everyday watch & not some "function events only" watch.

I've been wearing it almost everyday & if the only kill joy I can think of is tearing of parking coupons, must refer to my hp for date!