Quote Originally Posted by TheOldDude View Post
I would avoid gold/mixed metal subs as the gold plating will eventually wear. You can't go wrong with this:

ROLSUB0236 -Submariner 116610LV 904L SS/SS Green ARF Ult A2824 [ROLSUB0236] - $478.00 : Trusty Time Online Store, Your Trusty Watch Shop

Whatever you decide on, post the QC pictures in the QC section so we can make sure there are no obvious flaws.
That seems to be a very nice watch! Would you say for a first Rolex, green would be appropriate? Or should I go with a more neutral color face like black or silver?