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mikkolopez · 9 January 2013, 12:40 AM

I only like TT (or gold) on DJs or DDs but never on sports Rollie.

JimmyJ123 · 24 January 2013, 05:51 AM

maybe if you look around everyone has a blue dial TT .

ROyster · 24 January 2013, 06:59 AM

TT is seen as a dressy watch, and whats been popular are sport utility watches, which would be made of steel. Its also cultural as Western worlds dislike gold jewelry. As Asia continues to grow the premium/discount of SS vs TT will shrink, thou that could take many years.

Mystro · 24 January 2013, 06:59 AM

That blue TT Sub is the most beautiful watch. It still takes my breath away so much so.....I am taking out my Serti dial and putting back the classic blue dial. "They dont make them like that any more" applies to my reasoning. If I have to explain why that color combo is damn good, you wont understand.
There is a antique gun appraiser that makes a regular appearance on the tv show "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel. He wears a TT Blue Sub and it jumps right out of the hi-def TV every time he is on.. The watch pops on camera like a rock star.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Gold out of fashion? That's a first... I think they're beautiful.

bradiowausa · 24 January 2013, 11:36 AM

The bluesy is my favorite two tone. IMHO a collection isn't complete without one watch having gold..

Duey · 24 January 2013, 12:47 PM

I never thought this post would get as far as it has.

But hey, since I wrote this post I've picked up 3 two tones on the secondary market and love them all!

Jsan20 · 24 January 2013, 12:55 PM

I love tt watches. I don't own a rolex tt yet but the blue sub will make it in the collection. Sometimes, gold is too much and ss is a bit dull.

Bill pilgrim · 24 January 2013, 01:18 PM

I prefer the more subtle look of SS. I like TT on others but I can't pull it off.

marsh1 · 24 January 2013, 02:05 PM

This TT didn't last long at all on the secondary market. When it was posted for sale here I snapped it up.

Mystro · 24 January 2013, 02:17 PM

Great score!

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsh1

This TT didn't last long at all on the secondary market. When it was posted for sale here I snapped it up.

CT74 · 24 January 2013, 02:57 PM

The only Rolex's I really love are Submariners. I have two of them and one is the TT blue. It is my favorite watch. Something about that blue and gold out on the boat in the Florida sun makes me stare at it.

If I could afford an all gold sub I would have one, then again if I could afford one then that would mean my financial position would be elevated and it would fit me more. But right now if I wore an all gold watch people in my circle would think I got it stolen or it was fake. LOL

They already wonder how I have 2 Rolex's as it is. My answer is pretty straight forward. I buy them 2nd hand and each one costs as much as 3 tanks of gas in my boat. Somehow that puts it into perspective perfectly.

Hairdude1 · 24 January 2013, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marsh1

this tt didn't last long at all on the secondary market. When it was posted for sale here i snapped it up.

nice!

benlee · 4 March 2013, 01:28 AM

This must be the funniest and most entertaining thread I have ever read in TRF!

My stomach still hurting from all the laughing.

For the record, I own a TT DateJust2.

I didn't know this implied that I must be a Grandfather, I still live in the 80s and I am advertising that I can't afford a full gold Rolex.

Sorry for the bump. Just saying.

PS : I love TTs

Tiampuso · 4 March 2013, 01:31 AM

I'd say because it's either I go for SS or Gold.

The in between isn't favored because it's more of an polar extreme choice.

Daytonaman799 · 4 March 2013, 02:20 AM

TT was extremely popular in tne 60's,70's and 80's. same with YG. In the last 10 to 20 years yellow gold, other than for women, has fallen largely out of fashion. I own several YG watches but that is a rarity amongst men I know. It's not a money issue as many of these people do own Platinum or White Gold watches. In some ways it's very similar to the 1920's when white metal was more popular. I think it just swings with the times. In Asia and parts of Europe this does not seem to be the case as you see more people wearing both TT and YG watches. At the end of the day you buy what you like and it seems many just don't like TT as much anymore. It's a cycle. One day it will be popular again.

Rolexwatch · 4 March 2013, 02:30 AM

What is a TT?

Edit: Geezz, a two tone......

Adam. · 4 March 2013, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

And while I'm at it I think you can only pull off a full gold watch with gold bracelet if you are Tony Soprano or Elle Macpherson.

A gold watch with leather strap is hot though, not too over the top.

Stick with SS, it rules!

According to that logic...

A SS is advertising to the world you can't afford a TT.

A TT is the best of both worlds. It is still a sport watch, but it is more dressy than SS. A TT looks better with a suit or jacket than SS. The contrast between the gold and steel looks great.

seaking2 · 4 March 2013, 03:52 AM

I have an1166 TT blue,the hulk,the new blue yacht master and an 1166 TT black GMT master 11,
The last two days my condition is worsening as I am jonseing for a SS black .Its an illness much like a narcotic and if you are truly addicted you will stop at nothing to get your next roles fix.....
Seriously each piece has an appropriate time and place to be worn. I had an all gold 166 sub I recently sold as it got no wrist time ,I just felt like Guido wearing it. Can you hum V o l a r e wo ho V o l a r e wo ho ho ho...
The TT blue is as in your face as I ever want to wear and even that is a bit of a faceslap and pretentious piece in a world where people work hard to raise families and dream about a Rolex one day,that's why I bought the yacht master ,at first glance or to the uneducated it looks like a $250 SS watch with a blue face
I see the Beauty in the watches and buy them to impress me ,not to project an image for others ,which is why I need the plain Jane SS black as an every day working mans Rolex

Remember the surgeon general has declared...Watches are highly addictive and pose serious risks to your wealth .

mrhy · 4 March 2013, 05:53 AM

Tastes change,35-40 years ago ,I think TT was all the rage in the U.S.

rolexgolfer · 4 March 2013, 06:03 AM

I used to love TT but once you go all gold you can go back! :)

VICI · 4 March 2013, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexgolfer

I used to love TT but once you go all gold you can go back! :)

Completely different experience!

1bad750 · 4 March 2013, 11:34 AM

I have a 2 tone datejust, a full yellow gold day date and to complete my collection Im in the market for a 2 tone bluesy submariner.

advocatia · 4 March 2013, 11:41 AM

Because it's not 1982.

fminus · 4 March 2013, 11:45 AM

I owned a TT GMT for about a week until my wife and 2 of my assistants called it an old mans watch.... Swapped it for an all gold GMT ii.. Loving it!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Roma315 · 4 March 2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fminus

I owned a TT GMT for about a week until my wife and 2 of my assistants called it an old mans watch.... Swapped it for an all gold GMT ii.. Loving it!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Lol such a problem. I love TT and I.m still in my mid 20's

MP5 · 4 March 2013, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam.

According to that logic...

A SS is advertising to the world you can't afford a TT.

A TT is the best of both worlds. It is still a sport watch, but it is more dressy than SS. A TT looks better with a suit or jacket than SS. The contrast between the gold and steel looks great.

Or that you have the taste to buy platinum or WG or the practicality of SS without trying to show you can afford a bit of gold, just not all gold.

clu · 4 March 2013, 01:40 PM

I was going to buy a SS Daytona white dial, but fell in love with the TT panda dial straight away after seeing it. No regret whatsoever. When it comes to buy watches, i guess you'd have to follow your heart, when it comes to buy shares, you go with your brain.

jatco · 4 March 2013, 01:50 PM

In my opinion, TT represents the Classic mode, for Rolex, along with their trusty SS versions. Buying up to Platinum IMO is more 'pretentious' than going with the 'classic' TT's.
Those that want the 'bling' may go the Platinum route... - To each their own..!
If TT's were so 'pase' ... Rolex probably wouldn't continue that 'line'.
It Sells...and continues to be popular...-since so many on here, have TT's, in one model or an other...Because it IS...!

bimmerboy · 4 March 2013, 01:56 PM

TT = class SS = sport

Duey · 8 May 2014, 02:53 AM

OK it's been over a year now.

Any new thoughts?

I'm loving my TT's but they are a little harder to flip today.

4 March 2013, 02:20 AM	#465
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	For the most part gold is just out of fashion.... TT was extremely popular in tne 60's,70's and 80's. same with YG. In the last 10 to 20 years yellow gold, other than for women, has fallen largely out of fashion. I own several YG watches but that is a rarity amongst men I know. It's not a money issue as many of these people do own Platinum or White Gold watches. In some ways it's very similar to the 1920's when white metal was more popular. I think it just swings with the times. In Asia and parts of Europe this does not seem to be the case as you see more people wearing both TT and YG watches. At the end of the day you buy what you like and it seems many just don't like TT as much anymore. It's a cycle. One day it will be popular again.

4 March 2013, 11:34 AM	#472
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	I have a 2 tone datejust, a full yellow gold day date and to complete my collection Im in the market for a 2 tone bluesy submariner. __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

4 March 2013, 01:50 PM	#478
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,567	In my opinion, TT represents the Classic mode, for Rolex, along with their trusty SS versions. Buying up to Platinum IMO is more 'pretentious' than going with the 'classic' TT's. Those that want the 'bling' may go the Platinum route... - To each their own..! If TT's were so 'pase' ... Rolex probably wouldn't continue that 'line'. It Sells...and continues to be popular...-since so many on here, have TT's, in one model or an other...Because it IS...! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

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9 January 2013, 12:40 AM	#451
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	I only like TT (or gold) on DJs or DDs but never on sports Rollie.

24 January 2013, 05:51 AM	#452
JimmyJ123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: florida Posts: 5	maybe if you look around everyone has a blue dial TT .

24 January 2013, 06:59 AM	#453
ROyster Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 22	TT is seen as a dressy watch, and whats been popular are sport utility watches, which would be made of steel. Its also cultural as Western worlds dislike gold jewelry. As Asia continues to grow the premium/discount of SS vs TT will shrink, thou that could take many years.

24 January 2013, 11:36 AM	#455
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	The bluesy is my favorite two tone. IMHO a collection isn't complete without one watch having gold..

24 January 2013, 12:47 PM	#456
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	I never thought this post would get as far as it has. But hey, since I wrote this post I've picked up 3 two tones on the secondary market and love them all!

24 January 2013, 12:55 PM	#457
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	I love tt watches. I don't own a rolex tt yet but the blue sub will make it in the collection. Sometimes, gold is too much and ss is a bit dull.

24 January 2013, 01:18 PM	#458
Bill pilgrim Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 34	I prefer the more subtle look of SS. I like TT on others but I can't pull it off.

24 January 2013, 02:05 PM	#459
marsh1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Marshall Location: TX Watch: YG Daytona Posts: 30	This TT didn't last long at all on the secondary market. When it was posted for sale here I snapped it up.

24 January 2013, 02:57 PM	#461
CT74 Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida Watch: Submariner Posts: 92	The only Rolex's I really love are Submariners. I have two of them and one is the TT blue. It is my favorite watch. Something about that blue and gold out on the boat in the Florida sun makes me stare at it. If I could afford an all gold sub I would have one, then again if I could afford one then that would mean my financial position would be elevated and it would fit me more. But right now if I wore an all gold watch people in my circle would think I got it stolen or it was fake. LOL They already wonder how I have 2 Rolex's as it is. My answer is pretty straight forward. I buy them 2nd hand and each one costs as much as 3 tanks of gas in my boat. Somehow that puts it into perspective perfectly.

4 March 2013, 01:28 AM	#463
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	This must be the funniest and most entertaining thread I have ever read in TRF! My stomach still hurting from all the laughing. For the record, I own a TT DateJust2. I didn't know this implied that I must be a Grandfather, I still live in the 80s and I am advertising that I can't afford a full gold Rolex. Sorry for the bump. Just saying. PS : I love TTs

4 March 2013, 01:31 AM	#464
Tiampuso Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 39	I'd say because it's either I go for SS or Gold. The in between isn't favored because it's more of an polar extreme choice.

4 March 2013, 02:30 AM	#466
Rolexwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe somewhere Watch: Ro,Om,Cart,Lon,Sei Posts: 319	What is a TT? Edit: Geezz, a two tone......

4 March 2013, 03:52 AM	#468
seaking2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: vancouver Posts: 9	I have an1166 TT blue,the hulk,the new blue yacht master and an 1166 TT black GMT master 11, The last two days my condition is worsening as I am jonseing for a SS black .Its an illness much like a narcotic and if you are truly addicted you will stop at nothing to get your next roles fix..... Seriously each piece has an appropriate time and place to be worn. I had an all gold 166 sub I recently sold as it got no wrist time ,I just felt like Guido wearing it. Can you hum V o l a r e wo ho V o l a r e wo ho ho ho... The TT blue is as in your face as I ever want to wear and even that is a bit of a faceslap and pretentious piece in a world where people work hard to raise families and dream about a Rolex one day,that's why I bought the yacht master ,at first glance or to the uneducated it looks like a $250 SS watch with a blue face I see the Beauty in the watches and buy them to impress me ,not to project an image for others ,which is why I need the plain Jane SS black as an every day working mans Rolex Remember the surgeon general has declared...Watches are highly addictive and pose serious risks to your wealth .

4 March 2013, 05:53 AM	#469
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Tastes change,35-40 years ago ,I think TT was all the rage in the U.S.

4 March 2013, 06:03 AM	#470
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	I used to love TT but once you go all gold you can go back! :)

4 March 2013, 11:41 AM	#473
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Because it's not 1982.

4 March 2013, 11:45 AM	#474
fminus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: chino hills Posts: 171	I owned a TT GMT for about a week until my wife and 2 of my assistants called it an old mans watch.... Swapped it for an all gold GMT ii.. Loving it! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

4 March 2013, 01:40 PM	#477
clu "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: London Posts: 171	I was going to buy a SS Daytona white dial, but fell in love with the TT panda dial straight away after seeing it. No regret whatsoever. When it comes to buy watches, i guess you'd have to follow your heart, when it comes to buy shares, you go with your brain.

4 March 2013, 01:56 PM	#479
bimmerboy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Watch: TTsub/ss sea-dwell Posts: 243	TT = class SS = sport

8 May 2014, 02:53 AM	#480
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	OK it's been over a year now. Any new thoughts? I'm loving my TT's but they are a little harder to flip today.

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