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Rawhyde · 16 July 2007, 10:47 AM

I prefer the one by your left shoulder.

Like you, I have been confused as to why there has never been a "date" function on a Daytona. There is a pretty good alternative...a Tudor Chronograph. Get the pre-Tiger Woods model and it'll have a normal Oyster bracelet, chronograph functions AND the date. Since both the Tudor and the Daytona (until recently) used movements supplied by an outside supplier, I never understood why the "cheaper brand" would have the date and the "more expensive brand" NOT have the date. Also, the Tudor was an automatic long before the Daytona.

God willing, my next Rolex will be a TT Blue Sub.

Rawhyde

Rubenonfire · 16 July 2007, 10:48 AM

It's hard for us stateside boys to get our hands on Tudors.

They're going away in the UK, as well.

ROLEX4EvEr · 16 July 2007, 10:50 AM

I picked DayDate But I much rather a Masterpiece

KJacques · 16 July 2007, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Actually i don't think that the sub date is the best. I believe that many people believe that it is the best cause it is the most common out there. A big majority of people own a sub date and there are a lot of subs out there.

And that tells you what?

There are a lot of subs out there because of its popularity.

It is all subjective anyway. Many people think of the Daytona as a grail watch and happily pay a premium in order to have one and it is not a watch that has ever appealed to me at all. Doesn't make it bad or good. What one person likes or prefers shouldn't have an effect on anyone else.

Unless you need validation of your choice to be happy with it.

That said, there is no "best" Rolex.

Tombstone · 16 July 2007, 04:27 PM

SD, but oh how it would be so nice with a MAXI DIAL without the ceramic bezel. What would ceramic do at 4000 ft? yes you have it CRACK so I guess some Rolex watches will be staying the same.....

JJ Irani · 16 July 2007, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by haakon59

I like several of the models, but if I had to pick only one, it would be the Submariner

Agreed....if one had to hang onto just ONE SS Rolex....it would have to be this one and this one only!!

ohlins · 16 July 2007, 05:45 PM

best in terms of "what"....??....it's not a race anyway

kriesch · 16 July 2007, 10:03 PM

I'd like to see any of the non-seadweller watches cope with 120bar of pressure!
Therefore 'the best rolex' is a far too broad a question to have a poll on.

nko51 · 16 July 2007, 11:32 PM

Hands down it would be the SS Sub date.

Green Arrow · 17 July 2007, 12:47 AM

I voted for the Yachtmaster before I noticed it was the YM II. Please withdraw my vote, I meant the YM I

ROLEXAHOLIC · 17 July 2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by YachtmasterTT

I voted for the Yachtmaster before I noticed it was the YM II. Please withdraw my vote, I meant the YM I

I don't think that your vote can be withdrawn once you have voted. There are several other models that I could have included if I was not limited to 10 choices and the Yachtmaster l , The Masterpiece, along with others would have definitely been included. For example I had to group all subs together and I had to group all Cellini's together as well unfortunately.

wandyprawira · 17 July 2007, 01:29 AM

I thought the Sea Dweller would be a close rival after the Sub due to their similar looks. But look at the poll result.

frostie · 17 July 2007, 01:34 AM

nothing can be compared to the GMT master . It is the ultimate tool watch and the most practical. Most of the people nowadays travel quite a lot and it is an essential tool for them as they have two different time zones on their watch. The sub and the sea dweller are good but most of the owners that have subs don't use the watch the way it was meant to be used and i am talking about scuba diving

Solo118 · 17 July 2007, 01:35 AM

Overall I would say TT GMT It has looks and functionality, Then 2nd of course is the Daytona, Its such an excellent watch!

frostie · 17 July 2007, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Overall I would say TT GMT It has looks and functionality, Then 2nd of course is the Daytona, Its such an excellent watch!

daytona is one of the most beautiful watches out there. On the other hand i dont like TT versions. I prefer SS versions

ROLEXAHOLIC · 17 July 2007, 09:14 AM

I'm surpised that the Daytona is so far behind in the polls. I thought that for sure it would beat out the GMT. I'm also similarly surprised that the non-sport models are doing so poorly in the polls.

Rubenonfire · 17 July 2007, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FLACGC

I'm also similarly surprised that the non-sport models are doing so poorly in the polls.

You'll get a feel for that as you stick around longer...most of the members are big sports model fans!

Lubrifar · 17 July 2007, 09:46 AM

a Miami Heat #40 Udonis Haslem basketball jersey ... i certainly hope it's authentic as i see u have few supporting team mates standing behind

did i mentioned perhaps you are wearing a "slim" XL? :P

ROLEXAHOLIC · 17 July 2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

a Miami Heat #40 Udonis Haslem basketball jersey ... i certainly hope it's authentic as i see u have few supporting team mates standing behind

did i mentioned perhaps you are wearing a "slim" XL? :P

I am very impressed with your knowledge, from about as far away from Miami as you can get in these here United States. Udonis is my favorite player ! And those are part of the NBA's favorite dance team for 2 years running "THE MIAMI HEAT DANCERS'' We are fortunate enough to be able to attend many pro sporting events here in Miami. What kind of recreation do you enjoy? Oh and by the way thats an EXTRA SLIM XL that I am wearing.

ROLEXAHOLIC · 18 July 2007, 09:27 PM

Well after 2 days of inactivity I guess this poll is over, after 49 replies, well over a thousand views, and over 140 votes - the people have spoken - The Submariner is the overwhelming Favorite followed in distant second place by the GMT, and third place belongs to the Daytona. Thank you all for helping me learn a little bit about your opinoins and tastes. They are quite similar to my own, ironically I own the top three most popular watches according to the poll. Thats because they appealed to me the most. I wonder if Rolex has sales figures that would be congruent to our poll. Once again thank you all !!

Arturo · 18 July 2007, 11:08 PM

The Submariner is the classic cornerstone of the sports collection. It is iconic and known throughout the whole world. We all want a bit of James Bond to go with us I think. I can understand why it is so popular.

rolexsubuk · 18 July 2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLACGC

I'd like to know your thoughts on what you guy's think are the best models and why. - Also, why dont they have a date on the Daytona, My favorites are my Daytona & my sub, although if my Daytona had the Date, it would no doubt be my favorite. I also got some good comments from this picture, so I thought I would share it with a wider audience than that which is available on the new members thread. Who can name the watch that I am wearing ?

They are all nice

The Submariner not bad to

Arturo · 18 July 2007, 11:34 PM

The reason there is no date in my view is (1) it would make the watch too busy. There is already a lot going on there; (2) to give it a date makes it less likely that a buyer will buy another Rollie with a date.

Rolex is very smart about keeping its "niches" separate to create separate brand needs. To mix them would dilute the mini market power each individual "mini" brand has. That is why you will NEVER see features of a GMT mixed with that of a SUB....for example you will never see a GMT dive as deep as a SUB. That would dilute the SUB's mini brand power. Likewise, you will never see GMT features on a SUB or a date on a Milgauss.

Rolex keeps it pure and creates iconic desire for each mini brand, creating the false need in the consumer with cash to burn that several watches are needed to cover the spectrum. Smart.

wandyprawira · 18 July 2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

The reason there is no date in my view is (1) it would make the watch too busy. There is already a lot going on there; (2) to give it a date makes it less likely that a buyer will buy another Rollie with a date.

Rolex is very smart about keeping its "niches" separate to create separate brand needs. To mix them would dilute the mini market power each individual "mini" brand has. That is why you will NEVER see features of a GMT mixed with that of a SUB....for example you will never see a GMT dive as deep as a SUB. That would dilute the SUB's mini brand power. Likewise, you will never see GMT features on a SUB or a date on a Milgauss.

Rolex keeps it pure and creates iconic desire for each mini brand, creating the false need in the consumer with cash to burn that several watches are needed to cover the spectrum. Smart.

Yep, I coudn't agree more to your opinion. However, that only applies to Rolex fanatics in most cases. With someone who doesn't really care about what brand of watch he/she's looking for, the absence of certain features will make them to choose another brand. There are many brands out there which offer more features in a single watch. For example, people who wanted to buy a Daytona because of its chronograph but soon realizes that there's no date feature will easily opt for an Omega Speedmaster with date, also at a cheaper price.

ROLEXAHOLIC · 18 July 2007, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

The reason there is no date in my view is (1) it would make the watch too busy. There is already a lot going on there; (2) to give it a date makes it less likely that a buyer will buy another Rollie with a date.

Rolex is very smart about keeping its "niches" separate to create separate brand needs. To mix them would dilute the mini market power each individual "mini" brand has. That is why you will NEVER see features of a GMT mixed with that of a SUB....for example you will never see a GMT dive as deep as a SUB. That would dilute the SUB's mini brand power. Likewise, you will never see GMT features on a SUB or a date on a Milgauss.

Rolex keeps it pure and creates iconic desire for each mini brand, creating the false need in the consumer with cash to burn that several watches are needed to cover the spectrum. Smart.

Well said

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 July 2007, 11:50 PM

SS Sub Date!

Now, that comes as a surprise, eh?

Why did none others think of that!

Besides that, I do not think the "best" Rolex can be picked out. ALL Rolex watches are "the best" in their own right! That depends on what you are looking for. It is all a matter of personal preference

View Poll Results: Which model rolex is your favorite ???
Daytona	26	15.85%
Submariner	60	36.59%
GMT Master ll	39	23.78%
Yachtmaster ll	3	1.83%
Day-Date	11	6.71%
Datejust	11	6.71%
Cellini	0	0%
Explorer	5	3.05%
Sea Dweller	12	7.32%
Turnograph	4	2.44%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 164. You may not vote on this poll

16 July 2007, 10:50 AM	#33
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	I picked DayDate But I much rather a Masterpiece __________________

16 July 2007, 05:45 PM	#37
ohlins "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,213	best in terms of "what"....??....it's not a race anyway __________________ the hype is true. a crown for every achievement. visit my audio and watch blog & how to use the rolex comfort link?

16 July 2007, 11:32 PM	#39
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	Hands down it would be the SS Sub date. __________________

17 July 2007, 01:29 AM	#42
wandyprawira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hub Posts: 520	I thought the Sea Dweller would be a close rival after the Sub due to their similar looks. But look at the poll result. __________________

16 July 2007, 10:47 AM	#31
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	I prefer the one by your left shoulder. Like you, I have been confused as to why there has never been a "date" function on a Daytona. There is a pretty good alternative...a Tudor Chronograph. Get the pre-Tiger Woods model and it'll have a normal Oyster bracelet, chronograph functions AND the date. Since both the Tudor and the Daytona (until recently) used movements supplied by an outside supplier, I never understood why the "cheaper brand" would have the date and the "more expensive brand" NOT have the date. Also, the Tudor was an automatic long before the Daytona. God willing, my next Rolex will be a TT Blue Sub. Rawhyde

16 July 2007, 10:48 AM	#32
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	It's hard for us stateside boys to get our hands on Tudors. They're going away in the UK, as well.

16 July 2007, 04:27 PM	#35
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	SD, but oh how it would be so nice with a MAXI DIAL without the ceramic bezel. What would ceramic do at 4000 ft? yes you have it CRACK so I guess some Rolex watches will be staying the same.....

16 July 2007, 10:03 PM	#38
kriesch Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Wales, UK Watch: SD Posts: 52	I'd like to see any of the non-seadweller watches cope with 120bar of pressure! Therefore 'the best rolex' is a far too broad a question to have a poll on.

17 July 2007, 12:47 AM	#40
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	Whoops I voted for the Yachtmaster before I noticed it was the YM II. Please withdraw my vote, I meant the YM I

17 July 2007, 01:34 AM	#43
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	nothing can be compared to the GMT master . It is the ultimate tool watch and the most practical. Most of the people nowadays travel quite a lot and it is an essential tool for them as they have two different time zones on their watch. The sub and the sea dweller are good but most of the owners that have subs don't use the watch the way it was meant to be used and i am talking about scuba diving

17 July 2007, 01:35 AM	#44
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	Overall I would say TT GMT It has looks and functionality, Then 2nd of course is the Daytona, Its such an excellent watch!

17 July 2007, 09:14 AM	#46
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	I'm surpised that the Daytona is so far behind in the polls. I thought that for sure it would beat out the GMT. I'm also similarly surprised that the non-sport models are doing so poorly in the polls.

17 July 2007, 09:46 AM	#48
Lubrifar Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mr. T Location: anc/sfo Watch: for the signs! Posts: 776	you're wearing... a Miami Heat #40 Udonis Haslem basketball jersey ... i certainly hope it's authentic as i see u have few supporting team mates standing behind did i mentioned perhaps you are wearing a "slim" XL? :P

18 July 2007, 09:27 PM	#50
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	Well after 2 days of inactivity I guess this poll is over, after 49 replies, well over a thousand views, and over 140 votes - the people have spoken - The Submariner is the overwhelming Favorite followed in distant second place by the GMT, and third place belongs to the Daytona. Thank you all for helping me learn a little bit about your opinoins and tastes. They are quite similar to my own, ironically I own the top three most popular watches according to the poll. Thats because they appealed to me the most. I wonder if Rolex has sales figures that would be congruent to our poll. Once again thank you all !!

18 July 2007, 11:08 PM	#51
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	The Submariner is the classic cornerstone of the sports collection. It is iconic and known throughout the whole world. We all want a bit of James Bond to go with us I think. I can understand why it is so popular.

18 July 2007, 11:34 PM	#53
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	The reason there is no date in my view is (1) it would make the watch too busy. There is already a lot going on there; (2) to give it a date makes it less likely that a buyer will buy another Rollie with a date. Rolex is very smart about keeping its "niches" separate to create separate brand needs. To mix them would dilute the mini market power each individual "mini" brand has. That is why you will NEVER see features of a GMT mixed with that of a SUB....for example you will never see a GMT dive as deep as a SUB. That would dilute the SUB's mini brand power. Likewise, you will never see GMT features on a SUB or a date on a Milgauss. Rolex keeps it pure and creates iconic desire for each mini brand, creating the false need in the consumer with cash to burn that several watches are needed to cover the spectrum. Smart.

18 July 2007, 11:50 PM	#56
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	SS Sub Date! Now, that comes as a surprise, eh? Why did none others think of that! Besides that, I do not think the "best" Rolex can be picked out. ALL Rolex watches are "the best" in their own right! That depends on what you are looking for. It is all a matter of personal preference __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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