Thinking of getting a Rolex.

OmegaRody

I must confess I have some time thinking of buying my first Rolex. I have demotivated a little with this price spike in the pandemic.

I have considered the Oyster Perpetual 39mm 36mm and datejust 41mm. Also Explorers have como to mind.
Find the 39mm nice but maybe too simple as it doesnt have cyclops or anything at all in dial.
The 36mm is the best in terms of price but myself being 200lbs 6'0 7.5 wrist looks a little small.
Datejust 41 are the most that attract me but price has rised like 15%.
What you guys recommend or do you know good sellers? Watch can be in mint condition. Preferably below $8000

Scooterino36

would you change your username to RollyRody?

Marsimaxam

You look more like a submariner type of guy to me ... what about something like this, and it's less than 8K.

https://www.swisswatchexpo.com/watc...MIvP-Y28XG6wIVDT2tBh23XgqWEAQYAiABEgJ_l_D_BwE
Or have you considered getting an older model?

Link:https://feelgoodwatches.com/rolex-m-9
or consider
https://www.thewatchbox.com/search/?q=rolex&lang=en_US
I have purchased watches from both, and they are trustworthy. Obviously best deal will be from a private party.

flw

If I were you, I'd go for the OP 36. One of the purest expressions of the Rolex ethos. The slightly smaller size gives it an understated look, which in my view adds to its appeal. However, I openly admit my bias, since I'm on the hunt for one myself.

OmegaRody

The detail is that I am 6'0 200lbs and 7.5" wrist.

flw

Those are gorgeous as well. I'm partial to the silver dial with yellow gold hands and markers - stunning.

A alkearl

I agree with what @flw said in terms of what the OP expresses. That said, I'm a similar frame at 6'0, 185lbs and 7.25" wrist, and I find 36mm can be just a tad too small for my personal taste. You might be served well to look up in size to what is now an old 39 mm, or the 41 mm.

OmegaRody

In that line of thought I like the sunburst dial one. Also curious about if the 39mm is going to fall in price.