Best First Rolex Submariner? Bob’s Watches Experts Debate!

Every well-rounded watch box needs at least one Rolex Submariner, but which model is the best? Watch the discussion on this week’s edition of The Great Watch Debate. https://www.bobswatches.com NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO The Great Watch Debate tackles the topics collectors are most passionate about. This week, the spotlight is on the best first Rolex Submariner. Find links to buy the watches featured in this video below. WRIST CHECK Justin’s Wrist: Rolex Submariner White Gold Ref. 116619 Find the Rolex 116619 for sale here: https://www.bobswatches.com/shop?query=rolex%20116619 Ripley’s Wrist: Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126719BLRO Find the Rolex Ref. 126719BLRO here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-gmt-master-ii-ref-126719-18k-white-gold.html Emily’s Wrist: Cartier Tank Ref. 8105 Find the Cartier Ref. 8105 here: https://www.bobswatches.com/cartier/cartier-tank-yellow-gold.html JUSTIN’S DEBATE WATCH: Rolex Submariner Ref. 16800 Find the Rolex 16800 for sale here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex/submariner-16800 2024 Rolex Submariner Price: Approx. $9,786 Reference 16800 (not to be confused with references 1680 or 168000) is widely considered to be a transitional Submariner in many watch-collecting circles because it introduced many upgrades to the collection when it was released in the 1970s while retaining some inherently vintage design elements from its predecessor, ref. 1680. For example, ref. 16800 replaced the previous Plexiglas crystal with scratch-resistant sap