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TheFSword · 3 March 2015, 01:06 AM

Hello all,

This is my first post and - as you might of guessed - I'm a big Rolex fan (not owner though... yet!). For such purchases I like to take things slow, let the idea grow inside me and then buy the watch. I think the preparation process is (almost) as exciting as the moment you get your hands on your own Rolex!

Anyway, I'm not asking for help on which model to come down to (not in this thread anyway) but a more general question: which Rolex model (for men) do you think is the most popular one? Or which models? I'm not asking which one you prefer but which you consider most people do.

From my experience/discussions with Rolex fans I'd say it's between the Submariner (probably with Date function) and the Daytona.

What do you think?

Edit: of course if you want to post your personal preference feel free to :-)

HERITAGE82 · 3 March 2015, 01:07 AM

Submariner and Datejust

jjnd08 · 3 March 2015, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Submariner and Datejust

This.

Any AD I've asked has said DJ or Sub date.

luvsub · 3 March 2015, 01:08 AM

Sub, gmt.

MonBK · 3 March 2015, 01:10 AM

Datejust

SemperFi · 3 March 2015, 01:11 AM

First, welcome to the forum and second, from everything I've read on this forum it has to be the Sub.

fdm79 · 3 March 2015, 01:14 AM

Submariner and GMT

707soldier · 3 March 2015, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fdm79

Submariner and GMT

^ This

Castor · 3 March 2015, 01:15 AM

Has to be, I think, the sub no date.

Mis3 · 3 March 2015, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor

Has to be, I think, the sub no date.

I actually see more Submariner Date than No-Date in Canada. Not sure if this holds true for other countries.

tjbender · 3 March 2015, 01:15 AM

Yeah if we're looking at numbers it would have to be either the datejust or sub. I would say most forum members would probably be more partial to the sub.

Mirx · 3 March 2015, 01:16 AM

Sub date and DJ.

sickened1 · 3 March 2015, 01:19 AM

Sub & Explorer II.

Btw, welcome to TRF.

superdog · 3 March 2015, 01:23 AM

Certainly not daytona. Not because it's not awesome, but rather the price and lack of date I think.

Gotta be sub.

But get what you want. Not what's most popular.

TheFSword · 3 March 2015, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Certainly not daytona. Not because it's not awesome, but rather the price and lack of date I think.

Gotta be sub.

But get what you want. Not what's most popular.

By all means, I'd never have as criterion what's most popular! This doesn't mean of course that my taste and what's most popular couldn't match but it wouldn't be the reason for buying it.

5thAveRolexMan · 3 March 2015, 01:28 AM

#1 is the Rolesor Datejust 36mm 116233
#2 is the SS Submariner with date 116610LN

doc.kool · 3 March 2015, 01:36 AM

My guess:

Sub > GMT > Daytona

If women's watches were included, the Datejust would probably be #1

RMC12 · 3 March 2015, 01:38 AM

The last couple of AD's where have asked which is most popular they have said they sell more Subs than anything else.

Although as a side note, one AD said he sold more ladies Rolex in the last quarter of 2014.

1mlc · 3 March 2015, 01:39 AM

Please keep in mind that what is popular here on a site of AVID Rolex fans may not necessarily be what the general Rolex wearing public thinks. Believe it or not MOST people that own a Rolex have no idea that this site even exists ( I know, I know, CAVEMAN for sure).

With that said I would think the DJ is most popular just based on price point.

TheFSword · 3 March 2015, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1mlc

Please keep in mind that what is popular here on a site of AVID Rolex fans may not necessarily be what the general Rolex wearing public thinks. Believe it or not MOST people that own a Rolex have no idea that this site even exists ( I know, I know, CAVEMAN for sure).

With that said I would think the DJ is most popular just based on price point.

Thanks for your input! You're right about what's popular in a Rolex forum might not be the same with what's popular by Rolex owners but in any case I was just asking out of curiosity, so it's not really important if the most famous Rolex is something else than what has been posted here.

sncarney18 · 3 March 2015, 01:44 AM

I believe in the real world it is the DJ. Think about all of the options available. On this board though we are all enthusiasts, so we migrate to the sports cars of the watch world. There is no doubt we are all big Sub, GMT, and Daytona fans here. I will say Sub is the #2 choice in the real world.

watchwatcher · 3 March 2015, 02:27 AM

On TRF, the sub. In the real world, probably the DJ.

overthehill · 3 March 2015, 02:36 AM

sub

Ed Rooney · 3 March 2015, 03:29 AM

I see many more DJ's than Subs, and many more Subs than GMT's.

azguy · 3 March 2015, 03:42 AM

easy 16610, hands down

tkerrmd · 3 March 2015, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFSword

Hello all,

This is my first post and - as you might of guessed - I'm a big Rolex fan (not owner though... yet!). For such purchases I like to take things slow, let the idea grow inside me and then buy the watch. I think the preparation process is (almost) as exciting as the moment you get your hands on your own Rolex!

Anyway, I'm not asking for help on which model to come down to (not in this thread anyway) but a more general question: which Rolex model (for men) do you think is the most popular one? Or which models? I'm not asking which one you prefer but which you consider most people do.

From my experience/discussions with Rolex fans I'd say it's between the Submariner (probably with Date function) and the Daytona.

What do you think?

Edit: of course if you want to post your personal preference feel free to :-)

well the sub is certainly more ubiquitous but if a choice between the sub and the Daytona would chose the sub all day long!

danyvw · 3 March 2015, 03:52 AM

Sub date then DJ

Matt748 · 3 March 2015, 03:53 AM

I would say it's a Sub Date.

Laszlo · 3 March 2015, 03:59 AM

DJ and then Sub.

Gerardus · 3 March 2015, 04:17 AM

SUB-GMT and DJ
I like the EXII also very much.

3 March 2015, 01:14 AM	#7
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	Submariner and GMT __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

3 March 2015, 01:23 AM	#14
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Certainly not daytona. Not because it's not awesome, but rather the price and lack of date I think. Gotta be sub. But get what you want. Not what's most popular. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

3 March 2015, 01:28 AM	#16
5thAveRolexMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: NYC Watch: DSSD Posts: 97	#1 is the Rolesor Datejust 36mm 116233 #2 is the SS Submariner with date 116610LN Last edited by 5thAveRolexMan; 3 March 2015 at 01:34 AM.. Reason: addition

3 March 2015, 03:59 AM	#29
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	DJ and then Sub. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

3 March 2015, 04:17 AM	#30
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	SUB-GMT and DJ I like the EXII also very much. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

3 March 2015, 01:06 AM	#1
TheFSword "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 11	Most popular Rolex for men? Hello all, This is my first post and - as you might of guessed - I'm a big Rolex fan (not owner though... yet!). For such purchases I like to take things slow, let the idea grow inside me and then buy the watch. I think the preparation process is (almost) as exciting as the moment you get your hands on your own Rolex! Anyway, I'm not asking for help on which model to come down to (not in this thread anyway) but a more general question: which Rolex model (for men) do you think is the most popular one? Or which models? I'm not asking which one you prefer but which you consider most people do. From my experience/discussions with Rolex fans I'd say it's between the Submariner (probably with Date function) and the Daytona. What do you think? Edit: of course if you want to post your personal preference feel free to :-)

3 March 2015, 01:07 AM	#2
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Submariner and Datejust __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

3 March 2015, 01:08 AM	#4
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Sub, gmt.

3 March 2015, 01:10 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Datejust

3 March 2015, 01:11 AM	#6
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	First, welcome to the forum and second, from everything I've read on this forum it has to be the Sub.

3 March 2015, 01:15 AM	#9
Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Trevor Location: Canada Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 1,231	Has to be, I think, the sub no date.

3 March 2015, 01:15 AM	#11
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	Yeah if we're looking at numbers it would have to be either the datejust or sub. I would say most forum members would probably be more partial to the sub.

3 March 2015, 01:16 AM	#12
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	Sub date and DJ.

3 March 2015, 01:19 AM	#13
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Sub & Explorer II. Btw, welcome to TRF.

3 March 2015, 01:36 AM	#17
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	My guess: Sub > GMT > Daytona If women's watches were included, the Datejust would probably be #1

3 March 2015, 01:38 AM	#18
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	The last couple of AD's where have asked which is most popular they have said they sell more Subs than anything else. Although as a side note, one AD said he sold more ladies Rolex in the last quarter of 2014.

3 March 2015, 01:39 AM	#19
1mlc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NC Posts: 179	Please keep in mind that what is popular here on a site of AVID Rolex fans may not necessarily be what the general Rolex wearing public thinks. Believe it or not MOST people that own a Rolex have no idea that this site even exists ( I know, I know, CAVEMAN for sure). With that said I would think the DJ is most popular just based on price point.

3 March 2015, 01:44 AM	#21
sncarney18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: South Jersey Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 277	I believe in the real world it is the DJ. Think about all of the options available. On this board though we are all enthusiasts, so we migrate to the sports cars of the watch world. There is no doubt we are all big Sub, GMT, and Daytona fans here. I will say Sub is the #2 choice in the real world.

3 March 2015, 02:27 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	On TRF, the sub. In the real world, probably the DJ.

3 March 2015, 02:36 AM	#23
overthehill Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: www.watchpics.org Watch: SubC date, BLNR Posts: 414	sub

3 March 2015, 03:29 AM	#24
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I see many more DJ's than Subs, and many more Subs than GMT's.

3 March 2015, 03:42 AM	#25
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	easy 16610, hands down

3 March 2015, 03:52 AM	#27
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	Sub date then DJ

3 March 2015, 03:53 AM	#28
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	I would say it's a Sub Date.

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