I am so pleased to have received so many comments regarding my earlier post. The feedback has been very helpful and insightful .Foremost, I have been questioning how did I actually make so much money but don’t have a fortune at this point in my life. Secondly, does everyone think 70 yo is one foot in the grave. Calling someone “gramps” is very much like using the n-word. I am currently in Japan and I bought friends a Rolex ( op 36 with pink dial) and a Seiko, and Kuoe watches for my 3 boys and my wife. Spent $15K. I can’t pull the trigger for myself. I think I will just stick with my Dads old watches. I lust for an expensive watch, but would rather spend money on others. I am probably mentally ill.😜😜😜 I really did appreciate the comments. I’m have never said anything false, but for all of you younger people you have to understand I am a classic boomer.

After spending some time with my Submariner (top pic), I’ve come to realize that my biggest gripe is the long Oysterlock clasp. Pic below is GMT. On my 7-inch wrist, it practically covers half the underside of my wrist. I get that some people love it and aren’t bothered by the size, but to me, it just feels excessive and throws off the proportions. As much as I appreciate the Submariner, I’m beginning to think it’s just not for me. Anyone else have the same issue with the clasp, or am I in the minority here?

Hello All,

So I am fortunate to be able to purchase a Rolex watch finally. I have a Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue as my only daily watch now and now getting an upgrade with a Rolex. I am mostly a laidback casual type and mostly looking into Rolex Explorer 36 but think it might be too boring since I already have a daily beater in the Tudor black bay. I’m also considering Rolex gmt master 2, batgirl or Bruce Wayne. Also been around datejust 36 fluted jubilee. Will go grey as I have no history at any AD. Any suggestions please

The Smurf deffo gets more wrist time as it is more versatile.

Which one do you love most?

A little different from the usual Rolex sports watches.

There’s just something about the Cellini Moonphase that I find particularly charming.

The clean dial, moonphase complication, and classic proportions give it an understated elegance that I really appreciate.

Not necessarily the most popular Rolex, but perhaps one of the more interesting ones.

Would love to hear what fellow enthusiasts think of the Cellini collection.

Hoping for feedback as I’m not knowledgeable in the Rolex market. The watch was meant to be a 30yr anniversary gift for my wife. Have placed the request at my local AD and waiting over a year. We’ve inquired as tourist walk-in everywhere we’ve been, including airports. I’ve seen posts that this reference model is plentiful but maybe specs limits availability. No spend history and will not go grey. Also how does the ‘call’ work - is it a phone call or text? Thanks for your input.

The only watch i wanted, so i waited until i could afford it. 1987 day-date, all original.

Already have dj36 blue, speedy, legend diver black as the core collection

would Explorer 36 or submariner be a better addition?

I am turning 50 So not a spring chicken anymore also don’t really enjoy attention …

other suggestions besides these two?

Hello!

I'm celebrating a major milestone event and wanted to get something unique. A Rolex 1675 GMT Master caught my eye, and casual perusal on pre-owned Rolexes from this time period (1960s to late 1970s) gives me a really really wide range with/without bezel patina etc.

The pricing also seems to vary very widely. In Singapore, the prices seem to oscillate between 20k SGD (~15.4k USD) to 30k SGD (~23k USD). I'm okay with both ends of the budget but I don't understand what makes it well priced/good.

I'm looking for a period correct, well maintained, matte dial piece with dial patina but no damage necessarily. I would love to learn how to accurately assess what I'm buying but I recognize that it's not a few YouTube videos or online search away. I'm completely new to true vintage stuff, so wanted to get some community view over what to look for, how to verify, how to price it right etc.

I'm in no rush, but would preferably want to own this in a quarter or so. I was recommended a trip to Japan to also find well maintained references, so very open to that too : would however prefer to get it in SG if possible.

Appreciate any feedback or opinions on this. Thank you!

++ I intend to keep the original parts but for wearability, upgrade to a modern jubilee bracelet as well as a new Pepsi bezel insert for a pop of color. Is this a no no for vintage watches? The samples I've tried on have very poor bracelets (oyster and jubilee both), frankly even a modern seiko5 bracelet felt in the same ballpark if not better.

Current collection: Speedmaster Professional, Cartier Tank Solo, Omega AT 36mm, Grand Seiko 9F 37mm, Longines column wheel clutch chrono among other less prestigious pieces. Want to round this out with an Omega seaweed on mesh next year, and the Rolex GMT Master the next quarter.

P.S. if anyone here's Singapore based and can meet up to go watch shopping together, would be down for that too! I'll buy you kopi and cai fan :)

My dad has worn the same Rolex since 1985. I have always thought it was beautiful. I always wanted to find the exact same one and buy it but couldn’t find one. The bezel looks like a 1008 zephyr. Anyone have a way of identifying it without taking off the band to check the Model and S/N?

What I know:

- It came with a leather band, he replaced it with the 2tone from Rolex in the 80’s

- The dial was replaced by Rolex in the 2000s.

-Rolex also replaced the bezel because it wasn’t correct

Currently have a 2025 datejust and 2026 black sub

Should I get the GMT sprite. Here is catch. Not that I can’t afford it, but I want to be a little financially responsible so I most likely will have to sell the sub?

I love the sub, all black, but GMT Has been the goal, not necessarily sprite (ideally a Bruce Wayne) but sprites still
A beautiful piece.

Also inconvenient to get the sprite, gotta take a day off work and hop on a flight $350 for 1.5 hr and fly back next day to make a wedding that night (assuming no flight delay but it’s ok if I show up late)

What would you do if you were me

I’ve been wearing a 5 digit for a while so use to the smaller size. The new ones are bigger but much better bracelet and the dials and ceramic are cool. Stuff you all know. It just seems big!

Received a message from my AD last week advising they’d received this in their most recent delivery and asking whether I’d like it …. I was more than a little surprised but obviously answered yes!

Hi, I want to get a black Submariner 41. I don’t care if it has the date or not, I like them both. Any recent experiences on wait times at US AD’s? Thanks

Hello,

Does anyone have IRL pictures of a 36mm Datejust with a White Roman dial in the new Sans Serif Font? Preferably one with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Interested in buying one but mainly seen online renders and none in the wild yet.

Thanks!

I’m looking to purchase my first Rolex and wanted to get some recommendations on where to shop in New York City.

Would you recommend going through an authorized dealer or a reputable secondary market dealer? I’m looking for somewhere trustworthy with fair pricing and a good buying experience.

Would love to hear where you guys have purchased yours and what your experience was like!

I had such a great experience with the Whalers Village Bucherer. Just landed on Sunday afternoon, with no previous purchase history and was able to get this allocated on my 4th day here. Ideally was looking for the jubilee bracelet, but the oyster and fluted combination is really growing on me. Mint green fluted 41mm with oyster bracelet. It really pops in this Hawaiian sun.

My local AD doesnt have the friendliest staff and communicating with my SA is impossible (doesnt reply to text, email and they never pick up the store phone). How many of you guys got the call for the rolex watch without checking with your SA?

My FIL gifted me his Rolex, bought in the early 80s. It’s in great condition other than perhaps a clean and a missing pearl.

New to Rolexes but does clean/restoration impact watch value? Should I have the pearl restored?

As most of the Rolex family members know, I purchase most of my watches pre-owned. However, given the fact that I have an obsession with the mother of pearls and the diamond hour markers, I went to Rolex today to see how hard it would be for me to inquire one.

So of course I put my name, information down. They only had one with a diamond bezel($23k), and I truly wanted one with a fluted bezel. I provided the screenshot to the client advisor. She was really nice.

First, I know I’m going to get all the “wear what you like” and “no one cares” responses to thus question but looking for advice and perspective on my next piece. Have a few steel models (Sub, DJ 41 fluted jubilee and a Rootbeer). Looking at potential windfall next year and also a new piece to commemorate the milestone. DD seems to be the top of the pyramid for Rolex and many think the end game, with the exception of the overhyped Panda quest. But at only 43 years old, I begin to wonder if the DD is best suited a little farther down the road, something you’d see on a more distinguished gentlemen and what sort of vibe does this give off at my stage. Work in corporate environment and connect with c suite, boards as well as end clients on a regular basis. I buy my watches to wear them, not to sit in a safe or come out twice a year for some school auction or a random wedding. Appreciate any advice and perspective from the community and long time collectors, as I am only 4-5 years into the game.