Why is the Day-Date the flagship watch from Rolex?

[Brew]

A flagship is some combination of first, best, and/or most recognizable.

The SkyD is none of these.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by SpicyMikey

When did Rolex proclaimed the daydate as their "flagship"? More importantly who thinks that watch Is considered the quintessential rolex? I would think if someone took a poll it would be one of the tool watches, probably the sub mariner or GMT. But regardless of which one came in 1st it would seem to me that each watch has his place in the lineup, and there is really no one watch standing at the top of the lineup

Mike

Flagship - to my mind the watch or watches that is the most expensive in the makers range. In this case the Day-Date is that watch. In addition it is one of the few watches in the range that is made totally in precious metal.

Quintessential Rolex - DateJust, it is 75 years young this year?

But, you're right my perception of Rolex is dependant on where I am coming from, some of us like the style of the DJ and similar whilst others like the Submariner style, neither is right or wrong, just personal choice.

[Michael T]

If I could only have one Rolex, it would be the DayDate. I have a 218238, and thinking about a 228238.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

The fact that you phrased your question as you did, absent of any official designation by Rolex as thus, is very telling.

Oh, mine says hi, by the way.

Nice!!


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[007_Omega]

The Day-Date is the epitome of luxury and function all in one. It is a solid gold watch that can be worn on a daily basis and even function in a sports setting.

Day-Date is the king. The Submariner is more akin to the heralded loyal knight in the king's court.

[slimboy1974]

Originally Posted by Setarip

D. All of the above.

And when you put one on it never fails to bring a smile to your face ;-)

That’s gorgeous absolutely stunning

[MikeyV]

Why is the sky blue?

[Tangier11]

Its the only watch I have or have ever had that I NEVER get tired of wearing or gazing at..

[porschejeff]

I have to agree that it is the flagship, Franchise player and just had to get one for myself.

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[RyanJ]

Marketing is the answer.

Not that it isn't a great looking watch...

If you really wanted to argue what watch is the most important, that is the lowly Oyster Perpetual. Without that watch, none of the others would exist.

[abozz]

It was the first watch to show the date and day through a window automatically.

With Rolex you wear history.

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[htc8p]

The submariner is the flagship

[Vanmarsenille]

Originally Posted by htc8p

The submariner is the flagship

[htc8p]

Originally Posted by Vanmarsenille

and why is that mr trump lol. rolex beat the others to release a 300m divewatch.

[mjr24]

This is up for interpretation.

I consider the flagship as the most expensive model. The Day Date maybe was 30 years ago....but it's not close now.

I feel the Skydweller is the flagship there....$50k MSRP (I'm only talking PM models...not ones with diamonds, etc.).

I get presidents, etc. wore it....but Rolex only had a few models back then. Presidents can go ahead and drive the E-class but it's never going to be the flagship of Mercedes. That being said, it's the only model that only comes in PM and not SS....so you could consider that as a reason for arguing for it being the flagship.

DD40 doesn't do it for me....looks like a DJ. Just my 0.02. I think dress watches in general never have done it for me.

[Psmith]

Platinum SkyD on a Presidential bracelet would be nice

[Brew]

Originally Posted by htc8p

The submariner is the flagship

The entry model to one of a company's product lines is rarely considered a "flagship."

[Tom5518]

Why?

From a logical standpoint, I cannot say, from an emotional perspective, I can say....

It's the aspirational watch for me. I wanted a gold tone Seiko "Datejust" like my dad wore back in the 70's. Well, at the age of 16 I got one. It was my dream watch and I still have it and treasure it like no other. But, my dad informed me that a DD Rolex was the ultimate dream watch. And, once I knew that, I noticed that there were three types of men. The first were dudes who dreamed of a DD but either faked it and wore a similar styled watch or an outright fake, the second were the guys that had "made it" and sported a real DD, and the third, and ones I most admired, the guys who either had one and rarely wore it or didn't have one but everyone knew they could easily have one or a dozen if they wanted to.

Fast forward to 40 or so years later, and I have a 228238 that I wear occasionally.....

[Swearengen]

Because Big Tony says so

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by porschejeff

I have to agree that it is the flagship, Franchise player and just had to get one for myself.

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THIS one is actually the REAL BOSS watch.

Gold on gold big boy right there. I love it.

[AK797]

I think it is the Flagship and what most people think of as the epitome of a luxury watch. Every Rolex fan should own one at some point, I'm glad I did.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

The fact that you phrased your question as you did, absent of any official designation by Rolex as thus, is very telling.

Oh, mine says hi, by the way.

Beauty my friend

[Marcjvr]

Let’s all just be honest here for a second

It does NOT get any better than a DayDate...oozes class, royalty and prestige

[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by htc8p

The submariner is the flagship

Not even in the race.

[THC]

Just because ....

[HopWatch]

Stealthship model


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[jon_jon]

I agree that the DD is considered the "flagship" watch within Rolex. It is an aspirational watch for many and a prized possession for those who own one.

Historically Rolex has not been known for complicated watches. So although the SkyDweller has a nice complication with the AC, it is more of a niche market watch and doesn't attract as wide an interest as the DD.

For a complicated watch brand, you would look towards something like Patek Philippe, whose flagship watch would be a perpetual calendar chronograph.

[Juan Luis]

The word "President" also refers to the top suites at hotels. Presidential...
That Rolex is the big cheese, top dog, as far as I am concerned. It's definitely a watch I would like to acquire in the future.

[Oxfordian]

I have to be honest it is a watch that I would very much like to own, but it is a tad pricey.

[illiguy]

I aspire to own one one day. It is the flagship. The franchise quarterback.