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    Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I have never ever had such difficulty choosing a watch before.

    I am looking at 3 diff Rolex's

    1.......2016 Oyster Perpetual Datejust 41 mm ......to me this IS the Quintessential look/idea of what a watch is .......beautiful 2 tone with 18K gold links and 904L steel.......what a classic watch.

    2.......2016 Air King.........When I seen this watch in person I was truly stunned! It looks nothing like my Air King I bought in 2006.......it is a very fresh/bright design.......its also much heavier and thicker as well.

    3.........2016 Datejust II 41 mm, steel and white gold. the blue face is striking and the fluted bezel compliments it perfectly.Love the Roman Num's as well.


    These are the 3 that have me stumped ......I would love to hear any opinions and your advice.









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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Hey- another Rollie guy here (and would never have guessed it as I've always hated the brand!). I *love* the OP39 and prefer it to the new Air King. Its the perfect blend of classic and modern - it doesn't look like a Rolex and therefore gets no attention. Its impeccably built and has the same movement as the higher end watches. And price-wise, its reasonable. You can also dress it up or down - I've worn it with a suit and with shorts.

    Check out Felix's review here:

    http://timeandtidewatches.com/in-dep...39-ref-114300/

    You can't go wrong with a Datejust either for something a bit more dressy - I much prefer your first DJ to the roman numeralled/overstyled 3rd one. Good luck!
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I have a stainless with white face and love it. The blue face is awesome but I am not big on Roman numerals so I'd love the two tone first one. It's beautiful.
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    ever consider their 'professional' watches? my pick is a SS Sub or GMT

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I am in Maui this week and just bought my wife and I two datejust IIs for our 25th wedding anniversary - so my preference is the blue face II


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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I've always been fond of this one:

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Out of the three I would suggest the Datejust II.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I have the one above that Mike shows. They are beautiful, too bad they keep poor time!
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    My 1963 model 5513 submariner is still ticking away.
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I am not a big fan of High End Watches, but if someone was going to give me one of the three you listed, I would pick #2 Air King because I like Real Numbers
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Quote Originally Posted by JGlacken View Post
    I have the one above that Mike shows. They are beautiful, too bad they keep poor time!
    Have you had it regulated recently? you don't have to suffer with a mechanical watch that's too slow/fast. all my automatics don't vary more then a few secs a day.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    My 1963 model 5513 submariner is still ticking away.
    that's a nice watch, they look cool on a NATO "Bond" strap.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    My beat around Rolex.......

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Quote Originally Posted by Dpod4 View Post
    I am in Maui this week and just bought my wife and I two datejust IIs for our 25th wedding anniversary - so my preference is the blue face II
    Happy Anniversary.

    Mahalo for supporting our economy.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Number one with a white face. No roman numerals. Simple.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mauidan View Post
    Happy Anniversary.

    Mahalo for supporting our economy.
    And then some. The shops at weilea should send us a gift basket. Bought my daughters and son a bunch of stuff from Gucci. I find the people who live in Maui to have a more positive and welcoming attitude than those stateside.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Number one gets my vote. Classic design, sporty yet stylish. My friend has that exact Submariner, also a nice watch.

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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I like them in this order - 1, 3, 2. However, any of them would be a nice acquisition.

    i have the GMT II - Stainless with black and red.
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    I'm a big fan of their tool watches (I have the 2016 GMT II) but of the 3 you posted, my preference would be nr 3 - it is the most elegant and universal at the same time.
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    Hi, If resale is an issue, Stainless and gold hold up very poorly. I like the dark face Air King. A unique look. When I wear my Sub, I notice everyone on the planet has the same…
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    Re: Help me Pick a new Rolex

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post

    i have the GMT II - Stainless with black and red.
    Mike, that would be the 'Coke' version, I have the 'Pepsi' version (blue and red)
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    Thanks so much for the advice and opinions all

    I was able to try all 3 on my wrist and as cheesy as it sounds the one that "spoke to me the most" was the new 2016 Air King

    I love the new fresh updated look!



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    Great choice and a mighty fine Rolex!
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    Great job and looks very good on your wrist!
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    cheesy hell, I love it !!!
    Cheers ! …. Dave

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    Thanks all
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    Nicely done. Unique. Wear it in good health.
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    Love the green second hand and Rolex logo.

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    Nice !

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