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The Waddler · 29 June 2010, 06:13 PM

Right, first and foremost I totally respect other people's choices and make absolutely no judgements, but the Rolex watches I'd choose last are...

YM2 - busy busy busy. Just not a fan
Daytona - they're nice and all but I've honestly never understood the fuss. I'd choose a no-date sub over one in a heartbeat
Anything with diamonds - just not my style
Exp 2 - sorry, there's just something about the bezel that stops me loving it.

I have to add that I don't hate any of the above mentioned, they'd just be last on my list if I was choosing from the range

Carlos98326194 · 29 June 2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

What a guy! Taking one for the team! But, um, no.

Well I don't have a choice but to sacrifice my time to wind those unwanted Rollies

If I don't...... Then who will?

Hooper · 29 June 2010, 10:02 PM

Milgaus and DSSD and nothing else that is all blinged out !

watchfreak2003 · 29 June 2010, 10:16 PM

Think I’ve been through the entire sports line but never owned an Exp. II. Particular the white dial version is NO GO IMHO.

ArcticMoose · 29 June 2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

This is not in any way intended to offend the owners of the aforementioned
watches.

Any GMT – This is maybe a bit strange, since they are so similar to the Subs I like. Can't put my finger on what it is, maybe the busy bezel, I just really don't like the way they look.

Daytona – Too much going on for my taste.

Any Rolex that is not a sports model. There are many other brands I would choose over Rolex for a non-sports watch.

MagedMS · 30 June 2010, 03:23 AM

I like ALL Rolex models except: Men models with Diamonds & precious Stones !!

I wonder why Rolex makes a diving watch with Diamonds ???

I think it is not safe as It may attract some dangerous Marine species to the diver..

[[[ My apology for any Sub/Diamonds owners ]]]

Roselló · 30 June 2010, 05:14 AM

YM
Air King
Milgauss
Cellini

I kind of like this Rolex models but I wouldn't pay for them.

autofiend · 30 June 2010, 05:19 AM

1. Yacht Master II (jumping on the bandwagon here)
2. Any Rolex with yellow gold or diamonds (not a bling fan)
3. Explorer I (appreciate the history, but just too small for my taste)
4. Air King (not my cup of tea and too small also)
5. Possibly the GMT IIC and new Sub (I know many love these (no offense), but I just don't like the polished center links and shininess of the ceramic bezel)-I think Rolex is going too far from its roots and into bling land--however, these may grow on me in time.

My first post here! Not sure what took me so long to join.

gone-rolex-mad · 1 July 2010, 12:34 AM

1) DD/DJ II.
2) YM II.
3) SDDS (too fat)

Would not choose to buy the above, they're just not to my taste.

chris russell · 1 July 2010, 01:07 AM

although I've owned several over the years, I sold all of them off reasonably soon. One of the reasons is I realize I'm not a fan of complicated or bizzy dials. I'm not gonna use the chrono function, so why have it cluttering the dial, (and costing extra)? The only 'extra' I might want on any dial is the date, and of course the Daytona ain't even got that.

The other problem I have with the Daytona is that there are just too many polished surfaces on it, especially that oversized bezel. It's just plain impossible to keep it from picking up swirlies and scratches, making it look shabby long before its time. The matt surface on the Sub and SD bezel makes this close to a non-issue, and of course the ceramic bezels eliminate it from consideration altogether. Too bad the Daytona will almost certainly not get one.

nickriebe · 1 July 2010, 01:28 AM

Daytona (to busy)
Anything "Blingy"
Any non sport model
Love the DSSD but its way to big for me!

gmh1013 · 1 July 2010, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Waddler

Right, first and foremost I totally respect other people's choices and make absolutely no judgements, but the Rolex watches I'd choose last are...

YM2 - busy busy busy. Just not a fan
Daytona - they're nice and all but I've honestly never understood the fuss. I'd choose a no-date sub over one in a heartbeat
Anything with diamonds - just not my style
Exp 2 - sorry, there's just something about the bezel that stops me loving it.

I have to add that I don't hate any of the above mentioned, they'd just be last on my list if I was choosing from the range

X2 except I like the Exp 2 ....not enough to buy one unless it was a great deal

Xenophon · 1 July 2010, 03:26 AM

I've owned ones that, as it turned out, I didn't want to own. I decided that after a recent foray into TT that it wasn't for me. Consequently I got rid of my TT YM and TT Sub.

bryan572 · 1 July 2010, 07:47 AM

The Yachtmaster II. It is in my opinion the most gawdy rolex ever made! They should of enhanced the original Plat/SS Yachtmaster ...how they could improve on it I dont know, its beautiful as is...instead of trying to one up it with that ugly monster! Again this is just my opinion!

HockeyBrand · 1 July 2010, 08:31 AM

The LV Kermit doesn't do it for me.

I love green too, my favourite colour. I've got the GV and GMTiiC with green GMT hand is the next watch I want.

Maybe the LV with black bezel insert, but that's it.

RRGHOST1 · 1 July 2010, 10:11 AM

I think its quite funny reading some of the comments, as most of the complaints why they would not buy a certain model,is the reason why i would buy it. I love the Millgauss lightning second hand and the fact the DSSD is too big and heavy, i love that as well. The DJ2, i love everthing about it. TT models look great and the Yachtmaster 2 even looks good in YG.

Alienbaby · 1 July 2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris russell

although I've owned several over the years, I sold all of them off reasonably soon. One of the reasons is I realize I'm not a fan of complicated or bizzy dials. I'm not gonna use the chrono function, so why have it cluttering the dial, (and costing extra)? The only 'extra' I might want on any dial is the date, and of course the Daytona ain't even got that.

The other problem I have with the Daytona is that there are just too many polished surfaces on it, especially that oversized bezel. It's just plain impossible to keep it from picking up swirlies and scratches, making it look shabby long before its time. The matt surface on the Sub and SD bezel makes this close to a non-issue, and of course the ceramic bezels eliminate it from consideration altogether. Too bad the Daytona will almost certainly not get one.

What is it that you dislike about the ceramic bezels? Don't they stay looking as good as new? I'm not disagreeing. As a newbie I am just curious why ceramic bezels are a turn off for you.

datejust1 · 1 July 2010, 01:52 PM

Any Blinged out Sub, DJ or DD.

30 June 2010, 03:23 AM	#66
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Rolex's that I don't like ! I like ALL Rolex models except: Men models with Diamonds & precious Stones !! I wonder why Rolex makes a diving watch with Diamonds ??? I think it is not safe as It may attract some dangerous Marine species to the diver.. [[[ My apology for any Sub/Diamonds owners ]]] Attached Images __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

30 June 2010, 05:14 AM	#67
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	YM Air King Milgauss Cellini I kind of like this Rolex models but I wouldn't pay for them. __________________ ......... All In.

1 July 2010, 12:34 AM	#69
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	1) DD/DJ II. 2) YM II. 3) SDDS (too fat) Would not choose to buy the above, they're just not to my taste. __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

1 July 2010, 01:07 AM	#70
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	I realized recently that there are a couple of reasons I don't like the Daytona... although I've owned several over the years, I sold all of them off reasonably soon. One of the reasons is I realize I'm not a fan of complicated or bizzy dials. I'm not gonna use the chrono function, so why have it cluttering the dial, (and costing extra)? The only 'extra' I might want on any dial is the date, and of course the Daytona ain't even got that. The other problem I have with the Daytona is that there are just too many polished surfaces on it, especially that oversized bezel. It's just plain impossible to keep it from picking up swirlies and scratches, making it look shabby long before its time. The matt surface on the Sub and SD bezel makes this close to a non-issue, and of course the ceramic bezels eliminate it from consideration altogether. Too bad the Daytona will almost certainly not get one.

1 July 2010, 01:28 AM	#71
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Daytona (to busy) Anything "Blingy" Any non sport model Love the DSSD but its way to big for me! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

29 June 2010, 06:13 PM	#61
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Right, first and foremost I totally respect other people's choices and make absolutely no judgements, but the Rolex watches I'd choose last are... YM2 - busy busy busy. Just not a fan Daytona - they're nice and all but I've honestly never understood the fuss. I'd choose a no-date sub over one in a heartbeat Anything with diamonds - just not my style Exp 2 - sorry, there's just something about the bezel that stops me loving it. I have to add that I don't hate any of the above mentioned, they'd just be last on my list if I was choosing from the range

29 June 2010, 10:02 PM	#63
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Milgaus and DSSD and nothing else that is all blinged out !

29 June 2010, 10:16 PM	#64
watchfreak2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jesper Geisler Location: Cph. Denmark Posts: 362	Think I’ve been through the entire sports line but never owned an Exp. II. Particular the white dial version is NO GO IMHO.

30 June 2010, 05:19 AM	#68
autofiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 276	1. Yacht Master II (jumping on the bandwagon here) 2. Any Rolex with yellow gold or diamonds (not a bling fan) 3. Explorer I (appreciate the history, but just too small for my taste) 4. Air King (not my cup of tea and too small also) 5. Possibly the GMT IIC and new Sub (I know many love these (no offense), but I just don't like the polished center links and shininess of the ceramic bezel)-I think Rolex is going too far from its roots and into bling land--however, these may grow on me in time. My first post here! Not sure what took me so long to join.

1 July 2010, 03:26 AM	#73
Xenophon 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Xenophon Location: UK Posts: 2,729	I've owned ones that, as it turned out, I didn't want to own. I decided that after a recent foray into TT that it wasn't for me. Consequently I got rid of my TT YM and TT Sub. __________________ The sea! The sea! Θάλαττα! θάλαττα!

1 July 2010, 07:47 AM	#74
bryan572 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pittsburg, Ca Watch: Yachtmaster 16622 Posts: 13	The Yachtmaster II. It is in my opinion the most gawdy rolex ever made! They should of enhanced the original Plat/SS Yachtmaster ...how they could improve on it I dont know, its beautiful as is...instead of trying to one up it with that ugly monster! Again this is just my opinion!

1 July 2010, 08:31 AM	#75
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	The LV Kermit doesn't do it for me. I love green too, my favourite colour. I've got the GV and GMTiiC with green GMT hand is the next watch I want. Maybe the LV with black bezel insert, but that's it.

1 July 2010, 10:11 AM	#76
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I think its quite funny reading some of the comments, as most of the complaints why they would not buy a certain model,is the reason why i would buy it. I love the Millgauss lightning second hand and the fact the DSSD is too big and heavy, i love that as well. The DJ2, i love everthing about it. TT models look great and the Yachtmaster 2 even looks good in YG.

1 July 2010, 01:52 PM	#78
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Any Blinged out Sub, DJ or DD.

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