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leopardprey · 5 October 2007, 01:52 PM

Ok, from the other poll I have, we determined that Rolex watches in general are not old man watches, cause more than half of forum members have bought before the age of 35.

Now, what about TT or all Gold models? Are they an old mans watch?

Lets up the age a bit, lets say cut off between young and old is 40. (that means I am just starting to hit old age

)

So, if you own a TT or Gold Rolex, did you buy before or after 40 years old?

puffnmo · 5 October 2007, 02:00 PM

I am 63, keep myself extremely fit, dress well, groom well, and have plenty of friends in all age brackets.

For me an "old man" is someone with a big paunch, sloppy dresser, does not get hair-cuts, wears shitty shoes and has bad breath.

Now that that has been set straight, I have bought and sold watches most of my life, from Patek to Swiss Army. A TT watch is not an "old man's watch" unless the guy wearing it is a slob who doesn't keep himself presentable. JMO. Larry

Green Arrow · 5 October 2007, 02:01 PM

I've done both. Bought my first TT at 31, and finally my all gold at 57. But then I bought my First Panerai at 57, and a white dialed 48.4mm Breitling Super Avenger at this age as well.

So try fitting my bling rapper Breitling, and my "so young, so cool" Panerai, with an 18K Rolex.

Maybe, just maybe, stereotypes don't work.........

leopardprey · 5 October 2007, 02:09 PM

Well, we will have to put you down for under 40 then Green Arrow!

Personally, I think a TT or GOld watch looks a little better on a man with a little grey in his hair, than on a 20 year old. Grey hair, along with a TT or Gold watch, on a well dressed gentleman, gives a distinguised accomplished look!

Green Arrow, I still am drooling over your Rose Gold Panerai Radiomir!!!!!!!! That is such a nice looking watch!!! I should have bought one, when I had the chance to in Bangkok!

shoppy · 5 October 2007, 04:51 PM

I got my first all gold watch when I was 13, bought for me by grandfather. It was subsequently stolen at my brothers wedding. I then got my wife a gold watch at 24, then got my self, my wife WG daytonas age 26 for my 27th birthday.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 04:51 PM

TT is for old people!

vdave · 5 October 2007, 05:04 PM

TT are just more dressy and the only way to go for Rolex watches since most folks would want it to last for several years. Its more likely for an older person to be able to afford a gold rolex and hence the stereotype.

Blue Bull · 5 October 2007, 05:07 PM

Gold's colour is yellow.Its ageless and timeless.Its precious,will always be and may be more so in the future.Gold reserves are getting less,not more.Having a look at my Blue TT Sub ...... God,its fantastic !!! Would love a solid YG watch one day !!

A solid gold Rolex .... timeless and ageless.Its always in style.White gold may be in fashion now,but fashion comes and goes .......

I love YG !!

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 05:12 PM

It is all a matter of personal preference and taste.

Personally, I don't care at all for the look of "Mixed metal". For me there is EITHER steel OR gold.

I would love a DD 118238, though:

BiG JeEzY · 5 October 2007, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

It is all a matter of personal preference and taste.

Personally, I don't care at all for the look of "Mixed metal". For me there is EITHER steel OR gold.

I would love a DD 118238, though:

Do you plan on making the 118238 with silver stick dial your next purchase Bo?

BiG JeEzY · 5 October 2007, 05:52 PM

I dont think TT is an old mans watch at all.

A lot of younger people are getting into the whole TT look but SS is still the main preference.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Do you plan on making the 118238 with silver stick dial your next purchase Bo?

No, the DD most likely will not be my next purchase simply because I don't have that kind of money for the time being.

But I just might get the GMT IIc, maybe even by flipping my SD!

Andad · 5 October 2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

TT is for old people!

Hi Bo,

I'm 60, just picked up my 1098 tricolour today (first pix). Have SS, TT and YG Rolex, Omega, Tissot and Longines.
Dig me a hole and roll me in. Catch me first.

BiG JeEzY · 5 October 2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

No, the DD most likely will not be my next purchase simply because I don't have that kind of money for the time being.

But I just might get the GMT IIc, maybe even by flipping my SD!

I understand that I have no say whatsoever on talking about which watch you will decide to own and I respect that. However, I hope you keep the SD for a long time Bo. I know I would.

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 October 2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Bo,

I'm 60, just picked up my 1098 tricolour today (first pix). Have SS, TT and YG Rolex, Omega, Tissot and Longines.
Dig me a hole and roll me in. Catch me first.

I KNEW you'd tune in on this, Eddie!

Maybe that is why I said it?

say? That's a nice bike!

Blue Bull · 5 October 2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Hi Bo,

I'm 60, just picked up my 1098 tricolour today (first pix). Have SS, TT and YG Rolex, Omega, Tissot and Longines.
Dig me a hole and roll me in. Catch me first.

Hey,old man,careful with the Italian stallion,they are quick !!

blueface · 5 October 2007, 09:08 PM

Hmmm,...bought my TT DJ in my 30's, my YG DD in my 40's, now at 48, my next rolex will be a SS sub date....does this mean I'm getting younger???

Flyjet601 · 5 October 2007, 09:29 PM

Im 42, feel like 25, act like 18...so wear does that put me in this poll?

Oh yeah and I have a TT GMT, bought this year.

Im confused now

JJ Irani · 6 October 2007, 03:20 AM

I was 34 when I bought my very first Rolex - it was a TT DJ!!

Welshwatchman · 6 October 2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

No, the DD most likely will not be my next purchase simply because I don't have that kind of money for the time being.

But I just might get the GMT IIc, maybe even by flipping my SD!

If you flip the 116520 you would be able to get your exact grail DD on a D series, Bo.

Just a thought.

leopardprey · 6 October 2007, 04:10 AM

Bo, you could sell off several of your Pipes and you would have enough for that all Gold DD. That is one nice looking DD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ronnie Rolex · 6 October 2007, 08:23 AM

Why the heck do all of these "old man" threads use 35 or 40 as the cut off age!!!

RBKcigar · 6 October 2007, 08:34 AM

I'm 24 and ill be buying my first rolex by the en of next month. it will be a TT Blue Sub.

Lisa · 6 October 2007, 09:08 AM

Guess I'm getting an old lady's watch? Steel and rose gold datejust - oyster bracelet. My first Rolex, and I'm 44.

Letsgodiving · 6 October 2007, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rolex

Why the heck do all of these "old man" threads use 35 or 40 as the cut off age!!!

No kidding! It should be at least 50 and when I turn 50 I will saying it should be 60.

karmatp · 6 October 2007, 10:03 AM

I just went out and bought another wedding band to get rid of the gold look, been maried 11 years and I dont remember anything other than gold bands at the time. I guess you know my answer, not into the gold look, and never really wore my wedding band till I got my new steel one.

puffnmo · 6 October 2007, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBKcigar

I'm 24 and ill be buying my first rolex by the en of next month. it will be a TT Blue Sub.

Don't kid yourself, you're old!!!!

puffnmo · 6 October 2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Guess I'm getting an old lady's watch? Steel and rose gold datejust - oyster bracelet. My first Rolex, and I'm 44.

Lisa, you're old too, babe!!!!

Lisa · 6 October 2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puffnmo

Lisa, you're old too, babe!!!!

Pththththtthththth! (where is a dang icon for a raspberry?)

Letsgodiving · 6 October 2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Pththththtthththth! (where is a dang icon for a raspberry?)

I think they use

around here. You can see he also thinks 24 is old so either he is a teenager or he has a weird sense of humor.

View Poll Results: TT or Gold Rolex, Old mans watch?
Bought a TT or Gold Rolex before I was 40 yrs. old.	38	57.58%
Bought a TT or Gold Rolex, 40 years old or older.	28	42.42%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

5 October 2007, 01:52 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	TT/Gold, Old mans watch Poll??? Ok, from the other poll I have, we determined that Rolex watches in general are not old man watches, cause more than half of forum members have bought before the age of 35. Now, what about TT or all Gold models? Are they an old mans watch? Lets up the age a bit, lets say cut off between young and old is 40. (that means I am just starting to hit old age ) So, if you own a TT or Gold Rolex, did you buy before or after 40 years old?

5 October 2007, 02:01 PM	#3
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	I couldn't vote because I've done both. Bought my first TT at 31, and finally my all gold at 57. But then I bought my First Panerai at 57, and a white dialed 48.4mm Breitling Super Avenger at this age as well. So try fitting my bling rapper Breitling, and my "so young, so cool" Panerai, with an 18K Rolex. Maybe, just maybe, stereotypes don't work.........

5 October 2007, 04:51 PM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	TT is for old people! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 October 2007, 05:12 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	It is all a matter of personal preference and taste. Personally, I don't care at all for the look of "Mixed metal". For me there is EITHER steel OR gold. I would love a DD 118238, though: __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 October 2007, 02:00 PM	#2
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	I am 63, keep myself extremely fit, dress well, groom well, and have plenty of friends in all age brackets. For me an "old man" is someone with a big paunch, sloppy dresser, does not get hair-cuts, wears shitty shoes and has bad breath. Now that that has been set straight, I have bought and sold watches most of my life, from Patek to Swiss Army. A TT watch is not an "old man's watch" unless the guy wearing it is a slob who doesn't keep himself presentable. JMO. Larry

5 October 2007, 02:09 PM	#4
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Well, we will have to put you down for under 40 then Green Arrow! Personally, I think a TT or GOld watch looks a little better on a man with a little grey in his hair, than on a 20 year old. Grey hair, along with a TT or Gold watch, on a well dressed gentleman, gives a distinguised accomplished look! Green Arrow, I still am drooling over your Rose Gold Panerai Radiomir!!!!!!!! That is such a nice looking watch!!! I should have bought one, when I had the chance to in Bangkok!

5 October 2007, 04:51 PM	#5
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	I got my first all gold watch when I was 13, bought for me by grandfather. It was subsequently stolen at my brothers wedding. I then got my wife a gold watch at 24, then got my self, my wife WG daytonas age 26 for my 27th birthday.

5 October 2007, 05:04 PM	#7
vdave Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: Oyster DT & GMT II Posts: 75	TT are just more dressy and the only way to go for Rolex watches since most folks would want it to last for several years. Its more likely for an older person to be able to afford a gold rolex and hence the stereotype.

5 October 2007, 05:07 PM	#8
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Gold's colour is yellow.Its ageless and timeless.Its precious,will always be and may be more so in the future.Gold reserves are getting less,not more.Having a look at my Blue TT Sub ...... God,its fantastic !!! Would love a solid YG watch one day !! A solid gold Rolex .... timeless and ageless.Its always in style.White gold may be in fashion now,but fashion comes and goes ....... I love YG !!

5 October 2007, 05:52 PM	#11
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I dont think TT is an old mans watch at all. A lot of younger people are getting into the whole TT look but SS is still the main preference. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

5 October 2007, 09:08 PM	#17
blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: DJ, DD, SUB Posts: 487	Hmmm,...bought my TT DJ in my 30's, my YG DD in my 40's, now at 48, my next rolex will be a SS sub date....does this mean I'm getting younger??? __________________ TT Datejust 16233 (T) SOLD YG Daydate 11833 (K SS Sub Date 16610 (M). SOLD TT Blue Sub Date 116613LB (Random, 2018?)

5 October 2007, 09:29 PM	#18
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Im 42, feel like 25, act like 18...so wear does that put me in this poll? Oh yeah and I have a TT GMT, bought this year. Im confused now __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

6 October 2007, 03:20 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I was 34 when I bought my very first Rolex - it was a TT DJ!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

6 October 2007, 04:10 AM	#21
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Bo, you could sell off several of your Pipes and you would have enough for that all Gold DD. That is one nice looking DD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 October 2007, 08:23 AM	#22
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Why the heck do all of these "old man" threads use 35 or 40 as the cut off age!!!

6 October 2007, 08:34 AM	#23
RBKcigar Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Brent Location: CA Posts: 24	I'm 24 and ill be buying my first rolex by the en of next month. it will be a TT Blue Sub.

6 October 2007, 09:08 AM	#24
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Guess I'm getting an old lady's watch? Steel and rose gold datejust - oyster bracelet. My first Rolex, and I'm 44.

6 October 2007, 10:03 AM	#26
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I just went out and bought another wedding band to get rid of the gold look, been maried 11 years and I dont remember anything other than gold bands at the time. I guess you know my answer, not into the gold look, and never really wore my wedding band till I got my new steel one.

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