The Watch Appreciation Thread - Page 698

+1. If you need help with Timezone or anything, please let me know. Also, you can always post information on this thread and we can help you out. I have bought and sold on TZ before, and it is an incredibly "honest" website, from what I have seen. Just make sure to ask for references from whoever you might buy from.

With that saying, I cannot encourage you strongly enough to pick out a model you like, upload pictures to a word document or put some pictures in a file, and then look at them again in 1 month. You would be very surprised how you feel about your 'pick' after some time. Better that than to buy something, realize you like something else more, and then take a loss. If you don't mind my suggestion, you may also want to look at the new Omega Planet Ocean, considering that you are a young guy like me. If you are going to purchase a Rolex, I suggest you do so because you really like the look of it, rather than just because you want a Rolex. There are a lot of fish in the sea!

Best thing you can do is become intimately aware of what a real one looks/feels like

 

#1 is the weight of how it feels

 

everything else is in the details: polishing on the bracelet, the movement (tho most fakes have ETA so a smooth sweeping hand tells you squat), otherwise you gotta get into how many seconds the "swiss made" spans, the size of the magnification of the cyclops, etc. If you dont know those details then you should first before buying off some random dude.

 

Google "how to spot a fake rolex" and read.

 

If it was me, and I am in the market for a vintage sub sooner or later, I would go to a reputable shop.

This will be my first watch and i won't be making an impulse purchase. I will take about 2 months to browse around before making a purchase

Will be looking at a 16610 in black bezel

Cannot emphasize this enough. Not everyone is as crazy as me but it took me over a year to pick my last watch. I had to make sure I really liked it, and it was not some ephemeral choice.

It's a solid choice for sure but realize we are going to interrogate you now

What do you want your watch for? Every day versatile wear?

 

Have a read of this: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-watches_600/625_all-purpose-watches-watch-snob.html

 

Rolex is certainly not a bad choice, but people in this thread can sometimes be doubtful of people who settle on Rolex believing it to be the best watch out there..This deserves to be read, it helped me out a lot when I first started ogling watches: http://chronocentric.com/watches/brands.shtml

been said, but for a first go original. you wont be disappoint.

Yeah everyday versatile wear. I just got my PADI diving license too, so will be doing recreational diving on the odd occasions.

Since i'm a young fella, i can't afford a brand new rolex yet - have to go with second hand and probably keep it for the next 10-15 years until I can afford a brand new one

I'm definitely not in a rush to purchase one either, as there are many for sale on the forums

I mean I could get a brand new tag heuer aquaracer but would rather get a second hand submariner as it will maintain its value more imo

Secondhand is just a smarter choice IMO. A sub is not a new release, so there is really no need to buy new.

 

I prefer the slimmer lug profile on the 14060m rather than the new one--but that's just me. Others here will tell you the opposite. I recommend trying both on before you make your decision.

 

Dont waste your money on the TAG, especially if its not something you want. Take the time to save up and buy what you like. Thats a general rule on styleforum, not just this thread.

 

Dont worry about resale value. Buy what you like, and keep it for a long time. A watch is not an investment despite what people tell you. Again, there are two minds on this subject. Some buy, get bored, trade; others buy for the long haul. If you can't tell, both Newcomer and I fall into the latter category--but you will have to come to that determination alone.

 

Omega Speedmaster Professional is another good choice.

Edited by Cylon - 2/5/12 at 8:52pm

This.

I disagree, but only because of the Glidelock clasp.


Quoted for truth.

Are there variants on the 16610 ? Like a L, M , Y or S with regards to the serial number ? Unsure of the differences, if someone can clarify

I see threads with 16610 P , F , W serial numbers

Just simply the year and location it was manufactured ?

Definitely something I forgot. I cannot speak from personal experience, but have heard much about the improved new bracelet. Thanks imageWIS!

I would love if my Breitling Colt Ocean had something akin to the Glidelock... I always end up having to add links in the summer and remove them in winter.

Now its my turn to ask the Qs

 

Which subs have the glidelock bracelet?

 

AND the plastic crystal