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dannyp · 26 November 2009, 02:48 PM

going w/SS/WG TOG

Jason71 · 26 November 2009, 03:11 PM

White Milgauss. It is a really sporty-looking watch with the orange markers and the lightning-bolt second hand. For some reason, the GV gets all the love and the white model is the stepchild.

cody p · 26 November 2009, 03:56 PM

anything with a cal. 3130 inside.

Boopie · 26 November 2009, 04:19 PM

I, too, think it is the Yachtmaster...any Sub gets lots of love here, and "in the wild." Although there are other YM owners here, I have seen only 3 "in the wild" (and none of them were the ladies' model) since I got mine almost 9 years ago. I see Subs almost every day.

Actually, technically I see a Sub every day, as my husband has one!

carlhaluss · 26 November 2009, 05:18 PM

I would have to say the Cellini, followed closely by Air King models. At some point, I would love to have a gold dress watch. From what I see on the Rolex website, the Cellini models are just as fine as a lot of other watches out there, and at not too bad a price for some of them. I think it's a bit sad really that they don't get more attention. Could it be because they are too "un-Rolex".
I think the Air King is an amazing watch. And they have dials to suit just about everyone. They also look great dressed up with a white gold fluted bezel. They are really very unique in that they have a smaller size at 34mm, they have no date, and they have an inhouse movement. I can think of no other watch manufacturer that has this much selection in this type and size of model. Omega, for example, in it's entire lineup has one: The Railmaster. It is 36mm, not an inhouse movement, though, and is available in only one dial. It does not have a calendar, and is beautiful in it's simplicity. But that is only one model in the entire lineup. Rolex literally has dozens of combinations.
Cheers,
Carl

carlhaluss · 26 November 2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

The Yacht-Master has to fall in here somewhere. Although I will never understand why!

Wow! Now that is a beauty! And that mother-of-pearl.....

Carl

Kapture1 · 28 November 2009, 04:57 AM

No date Air-King for sure... then maybe a Yacht-Master

unclesallie · 28 November 2009, 05:30 AM

GMT Master, 'root beer'

spuds · 28 November 2009, 05:52 AM

I honestly think that the Explorer II's massively underappreciated by "non-WIS"s

.....
I've read many articles online recently calling it "the stealth rolex" & where people have said "I bought it because it's the most NON-looking Rolex Rolex...."

JayAK · 17 January 2011, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roamer

Oyster Perpetual No Date. Not only is it under appreciated, it is rarely even mentioned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

That's a good call.

The 14060 has plenty of love and respect in the WIS world yet the OP Date/ND get's precious little attention even though it's a fine watch indeed.

I agree...
I am having a hard time finding info at all on here....

axjimenez · 17 January 2011, 08:08 AM

Got to go with the Air King. Very nice looking watch but just not a headline grabber for some reason.

jedinite · 17 January 2011, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

I honestly think that the Explorer II's massively underappreciated by "non-WIS"s

.....
I've read many articles online recently calling it "the stealth rolex" & where people have said "I bought it because it's the most NON-looking Rolex Rolex...."

DCgator · 17 January 2011, 08:37 AM

The TOG/Thunderbird is underrated and underappreciatede imo...

Widows Son · 17 January 2011, 09:08 AM

AirKing no doubt. Same movement as models costing 2X. Just about a go anywhere do anything watch.

mmmmp · 17 January 2011, 09:20 AM

Turn-O-Graph.

renfield33 · 17 January 2011, 09:25 AM

Explorer II

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GradyPhilpott · 17 January 2011, 09:35 AM

I have to agree that the the AK is the most under appreciated.

Being at the bottom of the price list, gives it bad vibes for a lot of people and of course in the age of the gargantuan watch, 34mm is now considered distaff territory, which seems odd because as few years back as say 1995, a 34mm watch was a very common size for men.

hhh007 · 17 January 2011, 01:35 PM

Without a doubt the entire Oysterquartz line.

HL65 · 17 January 2011, 01:55 PM

I have to agree--Airking followed by Explorer.

SS Oyster · 17 January 2011, 03:19 PM

I think the Explorer II is the most under-appreciated watch.

jessiethe3rd · 17 January 2011, 03:25 PM

Airking... it was my first desire for a Rolex.

Badandy · 17 January 2011, 03:55 PM

The best-selling model, of course: The DateJust

Young Connoisseur · 17 January 2011, 04:11 PM

I've seen every Rolex in the wild, including a diamond DD masterpiece, but I have NEVER seen a ss/pt Yachtmaster in the wild.

Odd, as I find it the most beautiful Rolex, hands down.

Most under-appreciated, though? Black dialed Milgauss, and any AK. Though in the town I work I see a LOT of vintage AK's/DJ's/OP no dates.

duckdown · 17 January 2011, 04:19 PM

I see very little Day Date talk on here. i love them personally!!

Explorer 2011 · 17 January 2011, 04:39 PM

Don't hear anybody posting or talking about the explorer. One of the most iconic watches for Rolex. A totally timeless classic. Just look at a 60's 1016. Simplicity and elegance.

JIFF1975 · 17 January 2011, 05:30 PM

100% TOG!

If only they would make that in 41mm...

Starwalker · 17 January 2011, 05:59 PM

Surprised no one has mentioned the PRINCE!!!!......such a beautiful watch!

hfchoi · 17 January 2011, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey_V

Milgauss?

I certainly don't appreciate this beastly Rolex.
However, I would vote for Air King. I used to love the AK a few years ago when it was a very cheap Rolex but as of late it's completely fallen off the radar; and when I had enough money for a Gmt ii.....

YM is also less appreciated, though I love that one as well.

ArthurU · 17 January 2011, 09:36 PM

The Airking, most certainly. It's among the most comfortable, if not the most comfortable rolex watch I have ever worn.

CEG · 17 January 2011, 10:06 PM

Explorer 2.. Stunner with the white dial, but always seems to be the least desirable.. One will be coming my way at some point in 2011 I'm sure!

26 November 2009, 03:11 PM	#32
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	White Milgauss. It is a really sporty-looking watch with the orange markers and the lightning-bolt second hand. For some reason, the GV gets all the love and the white model is the stepchild. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

26 November 2009, 05:18 PM	#35
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I would have to say the Cellini, followed closely by Air King models. At some point, I would love to have a gold dress watch. From what I see on the Rolex website, the Cellini models are just as fine as a lot of other watches out there, and at not too bad a price for some of them. I think it's a bit sad really that they don't get more attention. Could it be because they are too "un-Rolex". I think the Air King is an amazing watch. And they have dials to suit just about everyone. They also look great dressed up with a white gold fluted bezel. They are really very unique in that they have a smaller size at 34mm, they have no date, and they have an inhouse movement. I can think of no other watch manufacturer that has this much selection in this type and size of model. Omega, for example, in it's entire lineup has one: The Railmaster. It is 36mm, not an inhouse movement, though, and is available in only one dial. It does not have a calendar, and is beautiful in it's simplicity. But that is only one model in the entire lineup. Rolex literally has dozens of combinations. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

28 November 2009, 04:57 AM	#37
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	No date Air-King for sure... then maybe a Yacht-Master __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

17 January 2011, 08:08 AM	#41
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	Got to go with the Air King. Very nice looking watch but just not a headline grabber for some reason. __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

17 January 2011, 09:25 AM	#46
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	Explorer II Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

26 November 2009, 02:48 PM	#31
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	going w/SS/WG TOG

26 November 2009, 03:56 PM	#33
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	anything with a cal. 3130 inside.

26 November 2009, 04:19 PM	#34
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	I, too, think it is the Yachtmaster...any Sub gets lots of love here, and "in the wild." Although there are other YM owners here, I have seen only 3 "in the wild" (and none of them were the ladies' model) since I got mine almost 9 years ago. I see Subs almost every day. Actually, technically I see a Sub every day, as my husband has one!

28 November 2009, 05:30 AM	#38
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	GMT Master, 'root beer'

28 November 2009, 05:52 AM	#39
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	I honestly think that the Explorer II's massively underappreciated by "non-WIS"s ..... I've read many articles online recently calling it "the stealth rolex" & where people have said "I bought it because it's the most NON-looking Rolex Rolex...."

17 January 2011, 08:37 AM	#43
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	The TOG/Thunderbird is underrated and underappreciatede imo...

17 January 2011, 09:08 AM	#44
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	AirKing no doubt. Same movement as models costing 2X. Just about a go anywhere do anything watch.

17 January 2011, 09:20 AM	#45
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Turn-O-Graph.

17 January 2011, 09:35 AM	#47
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I have to agree that the the AK is the most under appreciated. Being at the bottom of the price list, gives it bad vibes for a lot of people and of course in the age of the gargantuan watch, 34mm is now considered distaff territory, which seems odd because as few years back as say 1995, a 34mm watch was a very common size for men. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 January 2011, 01:35 PM	#48
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	Without a doubt the entire Oysterquartz line. __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

17 January 2011, 01:55 PM	#49
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,012	I have to agree--Airking followed by Explorer. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2011, 03:19 PM	#50
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,222	I think the Explorer II is the most under-appreciated watch.

17 January 2011, 03:25 PM	#51
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	Airking... it was my first desire for a Rolex.

17 January 2011, 03:55 PM	#52
Badandy Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: LA Posts: 83	The best-selling model, of course: The DateJust

17 January 2011, 04:11 PM	#53
Young Connoisseur Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: Indianapolis Watch: Tag Heuer for now Posts: 491	I've seen every Rolex in the wild, including a diamond DD masterpiece, but I have NEVER seen a ss/pt Yachtmaster in the wild. Odd, as I find it the most beautiful Rolex, hands down. Most under-appreciated, though? Black dialed Milgauss, and any AK. Though in the town I work I see a LOT of vintage AK's/DJ's/OP no dates.

17 January 2011, 04:19 PM	#54
duckdown "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: R Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: d a t e j u s t 2 Posts: 462	I see very little Day Date talk on here. i love them personally!! __________________ My current "Rolex Fund" savings status: ~$15,000 CAD What am I buying next? I want a solid 18k gold Rolex. Got a great deal I should know about within my budget? Tell me!!

17 January 2011, 04:39 PM	#55
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	Don't hear anybody posting or talking about the explorer. One of the most iconic watches for Rolex. A totally timeless classic. Just look at a 60's 1016. Simplicity and elegance.

17 January 2011, 05:30 PM	#56
JIFF1975 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Hague Watch: SDDS, 116610LV Posts: 384	100% TOG! If only they would make that in 41mm...

17 January 2011, 05:59 PM	#57
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	Surprised no one has mentioned the PRINCE!!!!......such a beautiful watch! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

17 January 2011, 09:36 PM	#59
ArthurU Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Arthur Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 173	The Airking, most certainly. It's among the most comfortable, if not the most comfortable rolex watch I have ever worn.

17 January 2011, 10:06 PM	#60
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Explorer 2.. Stunner with the white dial, but always seems to be the least desirable.. One will be coming my way at some point in 2011 I'm sure! __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

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