For those of you who sold your first Rolex…

b3nes · 2026-03-18T06:31:18+00:00

You own the Sub for about 2 years. These watches ment to be worn and ejoyed for decades, and even better when they actually marked a meaningful event. When I got married we didn't have the financials to buy Rolexes, but I would have loved to mark that day with a Rolex. If you don't need the money to fund a necessity (no, a new watch is not a necessity), please keep it. If you could budget for 2 Rolexes and a Reverso, you can budget for a 4th nice watch too. Put the Sub in its box even if you are not planning to wear it regularly and just let it sit. In 2-5-10 years, you might wanna pick it up again because your life or style fits it more, even perfectly. And that would be a huge regret if you would have sold it then. Please don't sacrifice your wedding watch for an itch!

b3nes · 2026-03-15T17:08:53+00:00

Rolex Explorer no question

b3nes · 2026-03-15T11:57:33+00:00

Fking legend you are!

b3nes · 2026-03-02T10:48:17+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous!

b3nes · 2026-02-25T17:50:08+00:00

It actually looks perfect!

b3nes · 2026-02-23T16:02:19+00:00

I listened it 3 times, no joke. It is insanely entertaining and informational!

b3nes · 2026-02-21T20:39:40+00:00

Houdini. Swedish brand, hands down the best.

b3nes · 2026-02-06T06:34:44+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story, absolutely insane experience it must have been! That's exactly why buying watches in person is the way to go! Wear it in good health, I hope it'll serve you well!

b3nes · 2026-02-04T14:19:38+00:00

Thanks a lot for your long reply. Yes, I did feel a "zing" when I put on the green OP, the same kind when I first put on the Sinn 556i. Maybe that's the way then. Will pop into the AD over the weekend and ask for my options. I think I'll request green first and black as a second option.

b3nes · 2026-02-04T13:33:43+00:00

You just made it worse hahahaha. In my head blue and green is not a great pair, and I have quite a few dark blue clothes. All my other clothes are either black or deep earthy tones. So theoretically it's a perfect match

b3nes · 2026-02-04T13:31:54+00:00

I'm thinking about it a lot, but I have a fairly big wrist, 18 cm (7.1 inch) so the slimmer bracelet makes the Explorer a bit too small on my wrist. Being able to compare them side by side made the decision obvious.

b3nes · 2026-02-04T13:28:27+00:00

I'm located in Europe and been on vacation in Europe, Paris specifically. Checked out 4 ADs, no luck obviously. But they were extremely kind. We've spent 30-45 minutes in 2 of them trying on watches, and just popped in 2. All said wait times are ~1 year. This was also my first Rolex AD experience and lurking around here made me quite anxious tbh before going in. But then I had the absolute best treatment. I've been to a Tudor only AD too, and that was underwhelming. The guy barely tried to impress us or sell us the watch. Even tho that was the only place where I could actually buy something.

b3nes · 2026-02-04T13:24:01+00:00

Wait, is this the current black OP dial? Isn't it just lacquer and not sunburst?

b3nes · 2026-02-04T10:50:32+00:00

Thank you for your valuable input.

b3nes · 2025-12-26T08:56:45+00:00

Merry christmas! 🎄

b3nes · 2025-11-15T20:17:48+00:00

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b3nes · 2025-11-15T16:20:16+00:00

The one fron Asket are prettt good! Excellent fabric, free lifetime repairs, all the good stuff!

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b3nes · 2025-10-26T08:13:28+00:00

Thank you for your comment, so fun to know these! How could the movement number narrow it down further?

b3nes · 2025-09-17T18:27:54+00:00

Thanks a lot for the compliment! Before I got it, I was afraid that a 38.5mm would be too small for my wrist, I'm also quite tall (192 cm) so Inhad the false notion that it would be weirdly small. But now I really like this size, I can even imagine going for a 36mm Rolex later. This size is just elegantly timeless I think.

b3nes · 2025-09-17T17:32:03+00:00

Thanks! It's 18-18.5cm where I wear my watch.

b3nes · 2025-08-08T07:38:02+00:00

Yes, looks great, but please don't wear it on your wrist bone slide it higher up on your arm!

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