Reply With QuoteExplorer 2, Submariner ND and a GMT could all be within budget.
you really need very big wrists for 40mm to be too small in reality.
Hi all,
I think it's about time I dipped my toe into the world of Rolex. I've bought several cheaper watches from here over the last couple of years and my daily wearer is a seamaster but I feel the need for a rolex - my only concern is that they are a bit small (mind you the seamaster is only 41mm).
Sadly, at this moment, I my man maths calculates I can spend upto about £3.5k - can the enlightened of this forum point me to the models I should be looking at that are within this (admittedly small) budget, I keep an eye on SC but know very little about the brand.
thanks in anticipation
Mark
Explorer 2, Submariner ND and a GMT could all be within budget.
you really need very big wrists for 40mm to be too small in reality.
41mm small??? How big are your wrists OP??
I'd be going for the nicest example 114270 (36mm Explorer) I could find with your budget, but that's cos it's my grail. It's perfect for my 7 inch wrist but might look small on your 10 inch wrists ;-)
Well I used to have a PO 45.5mm and I didn't think that looked ridiculous but thinking about it the Seamaster looks fine, so perhaps I've grown into it.
This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
My advice is a Submariner, the 16610 and 14060 are within your budget, and if it gets boring after a while (highly unlikely though) it is very easy to sell without a loss, the perfect watch to try the world of Rolex...
Rolex GMT 16750 Would be my choice get the pepsi and black bezel so you can swap out.
Might be an idea to look at a rolex without a rotating bezel like the datejust 2 as these look bigger even though the difference is 1mm.
Thanks
14060 would have been my recommendation but I found mine wore a little small on 6.5" wrist in comparison to some of my other watches. See if you can try one one before pulling the trigger. As has been said you will never have a problem flipping one should it not work out
Well to me Rolexes especially submariner and gmt or even explorer with their size they are the most ideal and best sizes, they are not smallest (talking about newer models) and not the biggest. I have a very tiny wrist and worn Explorer II 42mm, not big not small. I have worn Submariner 116610LN (40mm) it was just perfect, the lugs makes the watch look bigger like as it was 42 or maybe even 44 one might say. And actually I have worn also Omega SM Planet Ocean big size with 46mm (45.5 to be precise) and the watch was simply over too big.
my advice would be to buy the actual watch you want. Not just what rolex you can afford.
Otherwise youll most likely end up with a watch your not 100% keen on purely.
Save yourself the loss on flipping and just save up for wahtever one you actually want!
I'd go with the new Explorer II or push the budget up and get a SubC
This^^^^Originally Posted by xanx
I wanted a seadweller but dipped my toe in the water with a GMT. It wasn't the watch I wanted so soon got myself the seadweller.
I've still got the GMT though which I bought for exactly your budget.
The only way is to go in to a shop and try them on and see what you like best.
My daily wearer is a Seamaster (41mm) and i found the Sub(40mm too small) sold it and bought a white Explorer 11(42mm) which looks just right).
My wrist is under 7 inch so it shows how much difference one or two mm can make.
Good Luck
+1This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
I have the same sized wrists & the EX1 fits me perfect. It is a very understated, classy & versatile watch. Too often overlooked by the more shouty models IMO.
Sub 16610 on a 6.70in
As an aside, that Explorer looks beautiful on a leather strap! If you are worried about size, as above try the 42mm ExplorerII.
That looks too big to me. The tips of the lugs are almost hanging over the wrist.Sub 16610 on a 6.70in
Each to their own though and if you're happy that's all that matters anfd it's a grwat looking watch. It seems I'm very much in the minority regarding my taste in watch size vs. wrist size!
another +1. that looks the absolute nuts on that strap!This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
Very wise words.
Just over 500 quid on your budget will get you the 16600 Sea-Dweller; probably considered the best of the realistically-priced pre-ceramic models.
40mm is a very good size. Hardly doubt it will be "small" lol. THe new ceramic ones feel even bigger. Admittedly you may find the explorer I at 36mm abit "small".
I did it very recently Mark, http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...14#post3179814
And within your budget
Now that looks like it would do nicely!I did it very recently Mark, http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...14#post3179814
And within your budget
Another vote for the 14060
You should be able to get a decent one at £3.5k and it won't lose hardly any money should you decide that Rolex isn't for you. But if you like it, then it gives you at least £3.5k to put down if you want to 'move up' to a 16610, 116610, 16600 or my perfect Rolex the 116600
I used to think that Rolex would be too small for me as well, due to only wearing watches of 45mm and above, and having a liking for the double AR of new Breitling and Omegas. But since buying my first Rolex a few years ago, It's a rarity when I wear any of my non Rolex watches that I own
That looks great, I would go for this and keep saving and trade later for a subc.This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
Last edited by aksing; 27th June 2014 at 10:20.
My wrist is a bit under 8" around, and I find 40 mm spot-on for a casual watch. The normal Rolex sports range (i.e. not the 42 mm stuff) is substantial by any reasonable standard.
PS: It doesn't matter which one you get; they're all good.
This gives me excuse to show latest watch,a 14060 from marksh.
You could get an SD for a little more than that. Although 40mm, it wears a bit larger than the sub due to the thickness of the case. The best Rolex you can buy in my humble opinion.
This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
That does look awesome. Never thought about the explorer 1 or leather natos for that matter.
Because of this photo I'm gonna buy a leather NATO to try it. Lol
Thats not a nato, just a leather 2 piece strap :)
That strap makes it look like that's how it's supposed to be worn. Dare I say it looks much better than on an oyster bracelet.This is a 39mm Explorer 214270 on a 7in wrist ( thin and flat )
Should be able to get one for that budget I would have thought.
Agreed! An extremely tasteful pairing indeed.
I bought a leather NATO anyway that looks similar. Lol!
May I suggest Exp2 42mm either white or black. I prefer white.
Last edited by Qristian; 20th July 2014 at 19:30.
I was worried my Explorer 2 would be too small on my 7.5" wrist, but it's just right.
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