Poll: Your ONE favourite Rolex Model

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Great job of setting up a genuine poll!! Division are along the lines I was considering last night so it must be good. There's no wrong answer here (perhaps except mine). I'm really a fan of the DJIIs so I likely align with Rolex's sales figures more than the forum does.

Absolutely you do. That fact that the DJ/DJII, easily the most popular model(s) in real world sales, is only carrying 5% of this poll speaks loudly about the nature of self-selecting "enthusiast", internet forum polls such as this where a very tiny group of ever-changing participants have the time or inclination to answer. The results are confined and work for the self-selected group at the moment it was taken amongst those answering but if one tries to extrapolate those results from this minuscule and unreliable sample into real world numbers/opinions it quickly becomes an exercise of "Garbage-in, garbage-out". At most, the only thing this poll is telling us is what kind of Rolex-buyer joined and then participates enough to share an opinion on the Forum. Beyond that, nothing really.

That's a beautiful DJ II you have there.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Absolutely you do. That fact that the DJ/DJII, easily the most popular model(s) in real world sales, is only carrying 5% of this poll speaks loudly about the nature of self-selecting "enthusiast", internet forum polls such as this where a very tiny group of ever-changing participants have the time or inclination to answer. The results are confined and work for the self-selected group at the moment it was taken amongst those answering but if one tries to extrapolate those results from this minuscule and unreliable sample into real world numbers/opinions it quickly becomes an exercise of "Garbage-in, garbage-out". At most, the only thing this poll is telling us is what kind of Rolex-buyer joined and then participates enough to share an opinion on the Forum.

That's a beautiful DJ II you have there.

Thank you! This is exactly the whole point of this poll

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Absolutely you do. That fact that the DJ/DJII, easily the most popular model(s) in real world sales, is only carrying 5% of this poll speaks loudly about the nature of self-selecting "enthusiast", internet forum polls such as this where a very tiny group of ever-changing participants have the time or inclination to answer. The results are confined and work for the self-selected group at the moment it was taken amongst those answering but if one tries to extrapolate those results from this minuscule and unreliable sample into real world numbers/opinions it quickly becomes an exercise of "Garbage-in, garbage-out". At most, the only thing this poll is telling us is what kind of Rolex-buyer joined and then participates enough to share an opinion on the Forum.

That's a beautiful DJ II you have there.

Not only significantly different from the real world sales figures but also self reinforcing. Thanks for the appreciation of my DJII; I think it is one of the most beautiful watches made by Rolex incorporating modern styling, color, functionality and overall ability to do anything demanded by a watch (dress, casual, swim, explore, attract, you name it; it does it).

[Gerry62]

Sub ....... what else

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

Thank you! This is exactly the whole point of this poll

And love that red-sweep/subdial hands WG panda of yours. It's the only version I'd flip my current 116509 for.

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not only significantly different from the real world sales figures but also self reinforcing. Thanks for the appreciation of my DJII; I think it is one of the most beautiful watches made by Rolex incorporating modern styling, color, functionality and overall ability to do anything demanded by a watch (dress, casual, swim, explore, attract, you name it; it does it).

I agree on all counts. DJ/DJII does it all, form and function, and does it very, very well. It really hits the sweet spot like no other and offers the widest range of variations to fit one's particular taste for both men and, significantly, women despite the glaring near-absence of female representation on this forum yet choose and buy DJs by the boatload (some point to the Ladies' DJ as Rolex's single best-selling model). There's a reason why when most of the world thinks "Rolex" they see that iconic fluted bezel-and-cyclops combination. Your version/color choice is drool-worthy, IMO, and has me thinking I need one again.

[Roselló]

Sea Dweller.

[GolfPunk]

No Yachtmaster II

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

No Yachtmaster II

Niche complication, imho.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Niche complication, imho.

It is niche but very clever all the same

[brandrea]

When I think of Rolex I think of two models mostly, the Submariner and the DD

[brmeyers]

To be fair, I think you should separate Seadweller from Submariner in this poll as others have said.
Not a fair fight the way the poll is set up.

My vote is for Submariner not Seadwellers...

[Rockrolex]

This is my absolute favorite timepiece:

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by brmeyers

To be fair, I think you should separate Seadweller from Submariner in this poll as others have said.
Not a fair fight the way the poll is set up.

My vote is for Submariner not Seadwellers...

The maximum amount of options in a poll is 10 so I had little choice but to merge certain models

[AK797]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Absolutely you do. That fact that the DJ/DJII, easily the most popular model(s) in real world sales, is only carrying 5% of this poll speaks loudly about the nature of self-selecting "enthusiast", internet forum polls such as this where a very tiny group of ever-changing participants have the time or inclination to answer. The results are confined and work for the self-selected group at the moment it was taken amongst those answering but if one tries to extrapolate those results from this minuscule and unreliable sample into real world numbers/opinions it quickly becomes an exercise of "Garbage-in, garbage-out". At most, the only thing this poll is telling us is what kind of Rolex-buyer joined and then participates enough to share an opinion on the Forum. Beyond that, nothing really.

That's a beautiful DJ II you have there.

I don't think this poll is that far out. A large proportion of DJ sales are to women, and this forum is mostly male, and I think models like the Sub and GMT, esp the new modern ceramic models are probably selling just as well to men as the DJs are these days if not better.

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

It is niche but very clever all the same

I have a friend who's love (or even like) of Rolex begins and ends with his YM 2. It's his favorite watch of any brand yet according to him Rolexes are either 1) "meh" or 2) over-priced garbage. The YM 2, however, makes him wobbly-kneed and heart palpitates to the point you think you have to run grab the nearest AED in case the swooning turns into something more critical. If someone gifted him a YG model, I'm pretty sure he'd just die of ecstasy on the spot.

I'm not sure if that makes it a niche watch, or him a niche guy. Perhaps both, it's a funny hobby.

[tommy91]

Pretty sure 80% of the sub/SD/DSSD votes would of been for the sub. It would of been a lot more interesting to separate them all

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by AK797

Sub, esp the YG Sunburst.

This one hands down above any other watch on Earth.

[BNA/LION]

DayDate/DayDate 40/DayDate II

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't think this poll is that far out. A large proportion of DJ sales are to women, and this forum is mostly male, and I think models like the Sub and GMT, esp the new modern ceramic models are probably selling just as well to men as the DJs are these days if not better.

If you want a more reliable poll, do one of Rolex AD owners or gray market shops and ask them if they had to start shedding models they carried, what would be the last one remaining if their livelihoods depended on it. Do you believe that if Rolex had to limit itself to selling only one model it wouldn't be their bread-and-butter for the last 70 years? I know in Hong Kong where there's more ADs and gray dealers than any other city in the world what single model dominates the display cases of both. If they don't move, they don't get the precious space. I imagine you'll find that pretty typical anywhere.

Yeah, every other "Incoming!!!!" here on this forum is a Sub or GMT, but the appearance is merely a sign of enthusiasm and perhaps a link between certain types of watches and the propensity to show off something one has acquired or need for affirmation from fellow enthusiasts, but that's about it.

The people here, myself included, do not represent a reliable cross-section or the opinions of the larger Rolex-buying world. Millions upon millions upon millions buy and/or own Rolexes. The few hundreds of people on here that answer a poll question like this are the very tiniest fraction of owners, and most importantly, don't represent anything like a random sampling. The ones here are really, REALLY into their Subs or GMTs or Daytonas etc, and only those who had the inclination to actually sit down, find a Forum like this to join in order to express it. Any poll here is a snapshot of the thinnest slice of Rolex owners imaginable, and only of those who make it a determined point to jump into the picture, self-chosen on a few different levels.

In the grand scheme of things, almost nobody does this. Most Rolex owners aren't even aware of TRF's existence. Most who do, would think it's a waste of time because most people in the world don't join any kind of internet forum, not even for things they are into. Most who do join don't maintain the levels of enthusiasm necessary to keep participating over long periods of time. The ones who can't be bothered or don't have the time anymore move on, the excited and enthused chime in. The vast majority of Rolex owners wear their watches and don't make them a point of conversation at every opportunity, if ever, because they don't go around thinking about them all day. At the other end of the spectrum you have this forum, it's creation and existence designed to do the opposite.

It's almost always a mistake to imagine what fanatics think is the norm simply because they are the most vocal, repetitive, or peacocking/cheerleading. That includes watch/Brand fanatics (yes I include myself), and their combined "voice" through an internet poll is highly unreliable because internet forums are notorious for containing all the aforementioned fanatical attributes even while remaining polite. Fun though it is to participate in, it's self-selected nature automatically renders results skewed and therefore useless for extrapolation outside it's own bounds. TRF is an example of an internet forum, not a microcosm of any larger world.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't think this poll is that far out. A large proportion of DJ sales are to women, and this forum is mostly male, and I think models like the Sub and GMT, esp the new modern ceramic models are probably selling just as well to men as the DJs are these days if not better.

I'd love to see that data; not saying it doesn't exist but I've never seen it. I'd be surprised if the majority of Rolexes sales were to women.

[arguetaoscar]

My favorite model it's the Day Date....


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[Nycturbovr6]

I voted submariner on this one

[Dashimmy]

Milgauss wasn't on the poll but I do like me a Submariner.

[crfsocal]

[RRGHOST1]

No real winner here as all Rolex are nice !

[AK797]

Originally Posted by CRM114

If you want a more reliable poll, do one of Rolex AD owners or gray market shops and ask them if they had to start shedding models they carried, what would be the last one remaining if their livelihoods depended on it. Do you believe that if Rolex had to limit itself to selling only one model it wouldn't be their bread-and-butter for the last 70 years? I know in Hong Kong where there's more ADs and gray dealers than any other city in the world what single model dominates the display cases of both. If they don't move, they don't get the precious space. I imagine you'll find that pretty typical anywhere.

Yeah, every other "Incoming!!!!" here on this forum is a Sub or GMT, but the appearance is merely a sign of enthusiasm and perhaps a link between certain types of watches and the propensity to show off something one has acquired or need for affirmation from fellow enthusiasts, but that's about it.

The people here, myself included, do not represent a reliable cross-section or the opinions of the larger Rolex-buying world. Millions upon millions upon millions buy and/or own Rolexes. The few hundreds of people on here that answer a poll question like this are the very tiniest fraction of owners, and most importantly, don't represent anything like a random sampling. The ones here are really, REALLY into their Subs or GMTs or Daytonas etc, and only those who had the inclination to actually sit down, find a Forum like this to join in order to express it. Any poll here is a snapshot of the thinnest slice of Rolex owners imaginable, and only of those who make it a determined point to jump into the picture, self-chosen on a few different levels.

In the grand scheme of things, almost nobody does this. Most Rolex owners aren't even aware of TRF's existence. Most who do, would think it's a waste of time because most people in the world don't join any kind of internet forum, not even for things they are into. Most who do join don't maintain the levels of enthusiasm necessary to keep participating over long periods of time. The ones who can't be bothered or don't have the time anymore move on, the excited and enthused chime in. The vast majority of Rolex owners wear their watches and don't make them a point of conversation at every opportunity, if ever, because they don't go around thinking about them all day. At the other end of the spectrum you have this forum, it's creation and existence designed to do the opposite.

It's almost always a mistake to imagine what fanatics think is the norm simply because they are the most vocal, repetitive, or peacocking/cheerleading. That includes watch/Brand fanatics (yes I include myself), and their combined "voice" through an internet poll is highly unreliable because internet forums are notorious for containing all the aforementioned fanatical attributes even while remaining polite. Fun though it is to participate in, it's self-selected nature automatically renders results skewed and therefore useless for extrapolation outside it's own bounds. TRF is an example of an internet forum, not a microcosm of any larger world.

So you are basically saying that those who really have an interest in Rolex and have even joined an internet forum to talk about their hobby in detail buy a Sub or GMT, and those that aren't that interested in Rolex beyond the name buy a DJ?

[jjnd08]

I really like the DD/DD40/DDII lineup, but I think I like the Daytona a tad more. Especially if I was only allowed to shop one lineup.

Daytona can be bought in every different type of metal, and with a variety of bezel and dial options.

[RMC12]

Definitely the Sub for me!!!

[sea-dweller]

Sub...

[asleep]

Originally Posted by RMC12

Definitely the Sub for me!!!

A hat trick!