Been working at a prop trading firm think jane street/citadel/2sigma. I was wondering if I should spend my new shiny paycheck on a Rolex now? Advice appreciated and what else to buy instead.
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You are an intern right? Spend your money however you want, if you are dead set on blowing your money on a watch then I’d be happy to give recommendations if you give a price range. I would recommend not spending your intern paycheck on a Rolex.
If you insist on blowing money on this (and don’t get me wrong, I love watches, I just wouldn’t do it at this point in your career):
First thing I would recommend is getting it pre-owned as you’ll get a much better deal. Now depends if you want an “everyday” watch, something sporty, or something more dressy, by my recommendations:
1) JLC: ultra thin moon, master perpetual as two options 2) Arnold & Son CTB (pre owned, new is crazy) 3) glashutte senator moon phase or panomatic lunar 4) IWC Portugieser 7 day (or others IWC, portofino is nice too) 5) omega (seamaster or similar) 6) if you go Rolex I like GMT, Daytona is nice too, or “hulk” 7) a bit of a curveball but Jaquet Droz Les Deux Fuseaux
I’m sure I’m missing some (AP, but not my favorite, you are getting close to VC area - those are great) but a reasonable list. Obviously personal taste plays a role, so these might not be what you enjoy.
GMT Batman is amazing. Good luck finding one for under $20k though
Heh - that's not how Rolex works my friend. You don't get to buy it at MSRP, at least not that one.