Help choosing a Rolex

lillatroll

I am planning to buy a rolex, I plan to buy it and let my dad have it. He is not really into watches but I am sure he will be happy if he gets one as a gift.( I might have to tell him its fake to get him to wear it) It has to be on a bracelet. Clear dial, he is getting old and it can not be too flashy. I don t think he will wear a dress watch so I am thinking sub or explorer, but not sure which will be best. A reliable movement will be necessary and I will be responsible for getting it serviced, the cost of servicing alone might give him a heart attack. All input is appreciated, My budget is about 5k GBP

smitty190373

You can't go wrong with a Sub..I take it you're after a new one? I bought a 116610LN in Dec '15 for a smidge over £5k. Brand new with the new 5 year Rolex warranty. Bullet proof and looks great on the wrist. I'm sure your Dad would be over the moon to receive one!

Good luck.

lillatroll

It doesn't have to be new, that's just the the money I have spare. I have no idea what rolexes cost or what i could get for that kind of money, I am an Omega person all the way. I much prefer vintage watches myself, but don t think my dad would really understand the appeal so I thought a newer one would be better.

lillatroll

It doesn't have to be new, that's just the the money I have spare. I have no idea what rolexes cost or what i could get for that kind of money, I am an Omega person all the way. I much prefer vintage watches myself, but don t think my dad would really understand the appeal so I thought a newer one would be better.

smitty190373

For the sake of £300-500 saving i'd go new, Watchfinder UK always have a good selection of new and used Rolex.

OSP

Are Watchfinder's an AD? If buy a new Rolex AD is a must as discounts for grey watches are not so good with Rolex.

smitty190373

No...suggested them for 2nd hand.

lillatroll

I was thinking about that too, is it possible to buy a bracelet for it too or just the strap. He hates straps. I have other watches on my list for myself,all omega 😀

WatchVaultNYC

Had much experience buying watches for Dad, with mixed - nay poor - results.

Gave him an Aqua Terra 2500 auto. Wore it 5 times in 10 years then gave it back to me. He couldn't be bothered to set the time, and he refused to wear an "expensive" watch daily.

I realized that I cannot force my own tastes on my father. I need to buy him something that he will like.

So 11 years later I gave him a 2-tone Aqua Terra quartz - looks almost exactly like his Seiko daily wearer. Gave my mother a matching model to boot for peer pressure purposes. No more excuses dad!