Rolex Submariner

[AK4]

Cosmograph Daytona, sorry if I wasn't more specific.

 

[Snoweman]

Unfortunately you can't just go into a high end jewelry/watch store and ask for a Stainless Steel Professional Rolex watch anymore. They simply have limited how many stores are getting and generally Stores save these watches for their preferred customers. This is due to the fact that people are buying these sought after watches and flipping them on the secondary/gray market for profit. Even more so on the GMTs and Daytonas which are highly desirable and go for several thousand if not double the MSRP on the gray market. My Jeweler told me she had a 9 year waitlist of customers who wanted a specific Daytona Watch. Keep in mind you can buy Precious Metal Rolexs (ie White Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Rose Gold) no problem but again those are gonna be above the $20k area...

Anyways to the OP, yes it is a luxury item. And worth the money as a functional time piece? Well thats entirely up to you...Because honestly it is not as accurate from a time keeping standpoint to other watches that are a fraction of the price. A G Shock that is $80-$200 has more features and more accurate than a Rolex. But if you have the means to buy a Swiss Watch then go for it. I have a Submariner and I took it diving in Key Largo just to wear it and use it. I would only buy used from a Trusted Dealer and definitely learn as much about Rolex as you can and avoid any pitfalls or scams or fakes that are floating out there. Go to your local Rolex Dealer and talk to a salesman and see what they can do for you.

It's been a long time since I have shopped for a Rolex. I will have to go into one of their approved stores and see if I can find a stainless submariner. Last time I looked, it wasn't a problem. As for the Daytona, you might be disappointed with Rolex's response of it getting flooded during a dive. The Daytona is "certified" to 100 meters. While this sounds like it should be sufficient, it is not considered a "dive watch". Watches (any brand) must be certified to 200 meters or more to be considered a dive watch.

 

[Hoag]

Cosmograph Daytona, sorry if I wasn't more specific.

No worries. Sorry if I misunderstood.

 

[tridacna]

My Rolex with Teric backup.

Teric is the bling.

 

[tridacna]

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[kelemvor]

That is one fine looking computer.

 

[tridacna]

That is one fine looking computer.

As I get older (ahem) it becomes harder and harder to see the hands on the Rolex. I looked into changing the face. You can buy 3 Terics for one Presidential face.

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

how much lead can you leave on the boat if you wear that gold rolex on a dive?

 

[kelemvor]

how much lead can you leave on the boat if you wear that gold rolex on a dive?

You pauper. Real men dive with gold bars, not lead.

 

[Jcp2]

Real men have a submarine and people to dive for them