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View Poll Results: Which is the iconic model ?
Sea Dweller 9 3.72%
Date Just 40 16.53%
Submariner 146 60.33%
Day Date 19 7.85%
Gmt Master 15 6.20%
Explorer 8 3.31%
Other 5 2.07%
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Old 16 July 2010, 07:33 AM   #1
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Iconic Rolex models.

What are Rolex's iconic models ?

I have read all the wiki answers what do you guys think.
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Old 16 July 2010, 07:41 AM   #2
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What are Rolex's iconic models ?

I have read all the wiki answers what do you guys think.
Here's two I can think of:





I take iconic to mean something that is readily recognized, and generally represents an object or concept with great cultural significance to a wide cultural group. In the context of Rolex, these two (and others as well) would be immediately recognized as representing the essence of Rolex, and are much revered as such.

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Old 16 July 2010, 07:42 AM   #3
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It has to be the Submariner for me! Apart from the fact it is just a classic great looking watch the various models have been worn many a famous face. Connery (as James Bond) and Steve McQueen are just two that spring to mind - the coolest onscreen secret agent and the King of Cool himself :p

Just my opinion of course...

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Old 16 July 2010, 07:47 AM   #4
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All sounds good, which are the longest running models ?
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Old 16 July 2010, 07:47 AM   #5
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IMHO Rolex has several iconic models. For non-WIS people probably the Submariner is the most iconic, with the Daytona close second. But then DateJust, Day-Date, GMT are all iconic in my book.
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:20 AM   #6
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I think the sub takes the cake
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:26 AM   #7
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:27 AM   #8
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Have to agree, Bill!
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:29 AM   #9
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Interesting question. I wonder if "model" is to broad?

Reference perhaps?

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Old 16 July 2010, 08:36 AM   #10
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I think there is no doubt that a Sub is the flagship model, but the GMT IIc is giving it a run for its money, especially now that I see how the new Sub looks so plain. I still voted for the Sub anyway.
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:38 AM   #11
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If you're looking for the longest running model, then the winner is the Datejust - in continuous production since 1945
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Old 16 July 2010, 08:48 AM   #12
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The Sub of course
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Old 16 July 2010, 09:12 AM   #13
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I vote for the two pictured in above post....SS Datejust, fluted bezel, silver dial, stick markers....& the SS Submariner.
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Old 16 July 2010, 09:35 AM   #14
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IMO the most ironic Rolex is DateJust.
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Old 16 July 2010, 09:38 AM   #15
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DJ and SUb hands down! Two of the most copied watches int he world I imagine between the oyster and jubiliee bracelet as well as the fluted bezel and sub bezel. I see look a likes of those elements every day!
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Old 16 July 2010, 09:39 AM   #16
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[QUOTE=esm;1939314]IMO the most ironic Rolex is DateJust.[/QUOTE

Ironic you say..

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Old 16 July 2010, 09:43 AM   #17
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oops.... I meant "iconic"....
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:05 AM   #18
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IMO the most ironic Rolex is DateJust.


might get flamed there, Eric!
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:09 AM   #19
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It's gotta be the Sub.
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:11 AM   #20
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Although the Sub seems to be miles ahead on votes, in actual fact it's the TT DJ that is the highest and fastest selling Rolex of them all.

It's by far the most recognised Rolex of them all....................but sadly, the most replicated too.



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Although the Sub seems to be miles ahead on votes, in actual fact it's the TT DJ that is the highest and fastest selling Rolex of them all.
It's by far the most recognised Rolex of them all....................but sadly, the most replicated too.
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"Most Replicated" would be the best gauge of being an "Icon".

DJ it is!
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:14 AM   #22
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"Most Replicated" would be the best gauge of being an "Icon".

DJ it is!
Exactly...................imitation is the best form of flattery!!
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:29 AM   #23
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Jonathon, I voted for the Submariner.
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:32 AM   #24
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I voted sub, but the dj is right up there with it...
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:34 AM   #25
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Although the Sub seems to be miles ahead on votes, in actual fact it's the TT DJ that is the highest and fastest selling Rolex of them all.

It's by far the most recognised Rolex of them all....................but sadly, the most replicated too.



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I couldn't agree more... It is by far the most common watch I see "in the wild."
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Old 16 July 2010, 10:41 AM   #26
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I voted Sub, my hand hovered over the dweller though as it's my fave...

Iconic it is, I mean how many datejusts has James Bond worn?
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Old 16 July 2010, 11:02 AM   #27
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DJ around the world.... Sub in the US.
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Old 16 July 2010, 11:14 AM   #28
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Old 16 July 2010, 11:25 AM   #30
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