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6 April 2014, 10:35 PM | #1 |
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The blue Sub might be the most enviable watch on this forum. Is it?
So, on my recent post on my admiration of my 116619 (Smurf), someone commented that the 116619 might be the most enviable watch on this forum.
So, what is your most enviable Rolex watch?? You can only pick one. For me, the Smurf is my favorite Rolex model. Brian |
6 April 2014, 10:38 PM | #2 |
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Something vintage. Nothing current.
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Nice watch, but waaaaaaaaaaaaay down the list for me
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The blue Sub is certainly coveted by many fans but I'm not sure if it is THE most coveted model on TRF since everyone has their own "grail''.
I'm sure the YG GMT 2 would rank high on any list, as would the new Platinum Daytona and perhaps even the President. My personal grail is the YG YM 2. |
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I don't think so. It's a lovely watch, but I think the new WG pepsi takes the cake for that model. I think Platona owns platinum, and this place I think is pretty spread out on YG; but if I picked one, it would be the GMT as TRFs favorite YG model.
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My grail would be a Red Sub from 1970.....personal choice......
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6 April 2014, 11:00 PM | #11 |
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Nice yes enviable no
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6 April 2014, 11:01 PM | #12 |
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It's definitely up there..... probably because it is quite unique and top of the tree in terms of the Submariner range.
So given it's the only WG Submariner and the Sub is such an iconic watch, it stands to reason it will be coveted by watch enthusiasts. But every time Ken posts a photo of any one of his amazing collection, I think the general TRF "most enviable" watch changes....... I know it does for me....... |
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I also think the word enviable doesn't fit and can be replaced by desirable. That word changes from person to person with subjective tastes. For me the WG Sub is quite nice and fits into a desirable collection. I think between Platona, YG green dial GMT, WG Sub, Plat DDII, Plat DD, YG YMII and new WG GMT - Rolex does a great job with desirable precious metal pieces. I am still kicking around the SkyD and until now none have really sung to me. Perhaps the new YG on strap or RG one will. So for me lots of desirable precious metal Rolex out there and can't put one at top of list but can say they all can do the trick and be tops on any list!
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6 April 2014, 11:06 PM | #14 |
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Platinum Daytona, although a smurf would be nice :)
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I would have to say a white gold sky dweller, although my next purchase will be a Blue Stick Dial DJ2 with fluted bezel!
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I don't think any watch that is easily obtainable _ money issues aside _ would be the most enviable. This Daytona would be a better candidate!
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And no offense to the OP, while I think the blue Sub looks pretty cool, I just can't understand why ANY dive watch would come in a precious metal. I use the hell out of my dive watches (and surprise, surprise, actually have them on my wrist when a regulator goes into my mouth and I get below the surface)...I just couldn't imagine EVER going into that environment with any gold strapped to my body (wedding band excluded of course ). |
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Nice, but I prefer yellow gold...
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The Newman daytona and the platinum daytona for sure
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6 April 2014, 11:33 PM | #22 |
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x2. If I had to pick one only, Platona.
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for me, DEEPSEA CHALLENGER DEEP...
The one that Rolex made but does not sell is the most coveted.The blue sub can not hold a candle to it.. http://www.rolex.com/magazine/sports...challenge.html |
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probably one of these, for me:
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On a personal level, the most enviable Rolex for me would be a 1675 GMT from 1956 or a Platona.
More and more I am attracted to vintage pieces that are no longer in production. I love the Daytona and the new Platona form Bazel 2014 would definitely be a grail for me. |
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Of the current models its definitely one of my favourites.
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6 April 2014, 11:45 PM | #28 |
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Nice yes but not even on my radar. An excellent condition DRSD, red dial 1680, Paul Newman Daytona. For modern day the BLRO would have me drooling with envy.
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If I had to pick one and it had to be a Rolex I'm with Expat Beast but I'll go a tad more specific and say early model GMT...like the model Chuck Yeager wore...in mint condition.
Nothing in precious metal for me... |
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Too many enviable watches! Nice Smurf, by the way!
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