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Duey · 21 May 2011, 03:15 AM

Any thoughts??

Watch Professor · 21 May 2011, 03:22 AM

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

MortgageGuy · 21 May 2011, 03:24 AM

Only in the USA is SS valued higher than precious metals IMHO

GolfPunk · 21 May 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Only in the USA is SS valued higher than precious metals IMHO

I think its the same situation in the UK. it's either S/S - White gold or Platinum for me!!

dethswatch · 23 May 2011, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Only in the USA is SS valued higher than precious metals IMHO

too blingy.

frank32 · 25 August 2011, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Only in the USA is SS valued higher than precious metals IMHO

6 out of 7 dwarfs are not happy,FACT.

L-16610 · 21 May 2011, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

In Europe ??
No way !
Steel or 100% gold but nut the mix

TempoKing · 24 May 2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

I think the opposite is true
America is the "mother" of all Rolex steel & gold ownership.
One time in the past "two-tones" represented 80% of the US sales.

ghinghi · 24 May 2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

TT absolutely not popular in Italy, rest of europe not sure but I doubt

gazp · 24 May 2011, 03:44 AM

One mans meat is another mans poison and SS are nice and TT are nice and Gold are nice and if we all liked the same thing then the world would be a boring place to live in .

It has nothing to do with people saying stupid things like people who wear TT cant afford Gold , or that people who wear SS cant afford TT etc etc .

TTs are wanted on the secondary market , it is just that most people that post on here prefer the sports models which are probably more popular in SS .

The 4 most iconic rolex watches are IMHO

1 SS sub
2 TT datejust with jubilee and fluted bezel
3 SS daytona
4 18K president

as you can see there is bits of everything amongst these watches .

So please stop talking

and love and wear what you have in good health guys

TempoKing · 25 August 2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

Au contraire my dear Myron
The US is the number one buyer of two tones.
In Europe they dislike them with passion and Rolex S/Steel rules.
Prices for used T/Tones there (?)
are selling between... "give them away" to unsaleable..

rainbowmax · 8 May 2014, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Professor

Not too popular in the US, but more popular in Europe. Why? Good question.

Not true, in Italy, for istance, TT it is not popular at all.

Chipmunk · 21 May 2011, 03:24 AM

TT is very popular in Asia.

padi56 · 21 May 2011, 03:27 AM

Well IMHO with watches like the S.Steel Daytona simply fashion and the S.Steel was hard to get at retail at one time.So perhaps in the Daytona it was the fact of owning a watch that was at the time a sort of status symbol because it was very hard to get.While the TT could be found at most ADs for under retail with far more dial options too.

Speed · 21 May 2011, 03:27 AM

Do you like 'em?

skyedog · 22 May 2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Do you like 'em?

never like TT only SS or RG for me

Ricco · 21 May 2011, 03:28 AM

They are? Geez...

The Joker · 21 May 2011, 03:31 AM

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

And while I'm at it I think you can only pull off a full gold watch with gold bracelet if you are Tony Soprano or Elle Macpherson.

A gold watch with leather strap is hot though, not too over the top.

Stick with SS, it rules!

gimpex · 21 May 2011, 03:56 AM

[QUOTE=Bananas;2510472]TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

tgoose1 · 21 May 2011, 03:59 AM

Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

JimSnyder · 21 May 2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

I think that's a big part of it. TT bracelets with age are in worse shape then SS and can cost more then the watch is worth to replace.

Newportkrieger · 21 May 2011, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

+1 That is the reason the TT watches are so much cheaper. More stretch in the bands because of the gold and SIGNIFICANTLY higher cost to replace a TT band to extend the watch,s life without going to a strap.

AlBacon!974 · 8 May 2014, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tgoose1

Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

I was looking to replace the band on my TT 16013 DJ and was quoted a price of 4K. WTF, that was more than the watch was worth. I decided to send It off to Michael Young instead. While I like the TT look with some things,I still prefer the SS models overall. So, that is definitely something to consider when deciding on SS vs.TT vs. precious metals.

Danand · 21 May 2011, 04:24 AM

[QUOTE=gimpex;2510534]

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Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

Or that you value durability over bling. Possibly for some price is not THE factor.

moviefreak · 21 May 2011, 04:43 AM

[QUOTE=gimpex;2510534]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

The Joker · 21 May 2011, 06:00 AM

[QUOTE=gimpex;2510534]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

I don't think it says that at all. Time has shown that all things considered, SS is the best material for a watch. Look, durability. Obviously price is a factor, but regardless of this not everybody wants a gold watch.

I think gold only works in certain circumstances, SS always looks great.

Megalobyte · 21 May 2011, 06:18 AM

I don't dislike TT Rolexes, but prefer SS. Truth is, when I think of "too tone" watches, I picture a hairy chested 65 year old guy from Long Island who reeks of Pierre Cardin, sporting a ridiculous dyed black comb-over.

Oh crap, that's my stepfather Marty! (who won't wear any watch that's NOT
TT, they go well with his 70's leisure suits, he's vintage.)

Puffy · 21 May 2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I don't dislike TT Rolexes, but prefer SS. Truth is, when I think of "too tone" watches, I picture a hairy chested 65 year old guy from Long Island who reeks of Pierre Cardin, sporting a ridiculous dyed black comb-over.

Oh crap, that's my stepfather Marty! (who won't wear any watch that's NOT
TT, they go well with his 70's leisure suits, he's vintage.)

it's funny cos it's true!!

http://youtu.be/8DYje57V_BY

Venusfly · 7 January 2013, 02:03 AM

[QUOTE=gimpex;2510534]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

+1 and

Furbo · 7 January 2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Venusfly

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bananas
TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

QUOTE]

So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???
+1 and

Then comes the leather, and for the poorest who live under the bridge NATO strap.

21 May 2011, 03:15 AM	#1
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21 May 2011, 03:22 AM	#2
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21 May 2011, 03:27 AM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Well IMHO with watches like the S.Steel Daytona simply fashion and the S.Steel was hard to get at retail at one time.So perhaps in the Daytona it was the fact of owning a watch that was at the time a sort of status symbol because it was very hard to get.While the TT could be found at most ADs for under retail with far more dial options too. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

24 May 2011, 03:44 AM	#10
gazp "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: gary Location: uk newcastle Watch: SS Ceramic Sub Posts: 504	One mans meat is another mans poison and SS are nice and TT are nice and Gold are nice and if we all liked the same thing then the world would be a boring place to live in . It has nothing to do with people saying stupid things like people who wear TT cant afford Gold , or that people who wear SS cant afford TT etc etc . TTs are wanted on the secondary market , it is just that most people that post on here prefer the sports models which are probably more popular in SS . The 4 most iconic rolex watches are IMHO 1 SS sub 2 TT datejust with jubilee and fluted bezel 3 SS daytona 4 18K president as you can see there is bits of everything amongst these watches . So please stop talking and love and wear what you have in good health guys

21 May 2011, 03:27 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Do you like 'em?

21 May 2011, 03:28 AM	#17
Ricco Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 333	They are? Geez...

21 May 2011, 03:31 AM	#18
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version. And while I'm at it I think you can only pull off a full gold watch with gold bracelet if you are Tony Soprano or Elle Macpherson. A gold watch with leather strap is hot though, not too over the top. Stick with SS, it rules!

21 May 2011, 03:56 AM	#19
gimpex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Austria Watch: Sub C LV / Exp II Posts: 609	[QUOTE=Bananas;2510472]TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version. QUOTE] So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

21 May 2011, 03:59 AM	#20
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

21 May 2011, 06:18 AM	#27
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I don't dislike TT Rolexes, but prefer SS. Truth is, when I think of "too tone" watches, I picture a hairy chested 65 year old guy from Long Island who reeks of Pierre Cardin, sporting a ridiculous dyed black comb-over. Oh crap, that's my stepfather Marty! (who won't wear any watch that's NOT TT, they go well with his 70's leisure suits, he's vintage.)

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