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Vincent65 · 8 December 2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

Fair enough. Where I'm coming from is that I see a lot of people say they want a SS model (or even more specifically an all-brushed SS model) so it's not "blingy". And some will say they want it as a "tool" or to just wear because it's so rugged and can take anything.

But in the case of something new, we're talking about upwards of an $8k watch-not something I'd go banging around in.

Which is why I always find it a bit amusing. I'm not going to say there aren't some people who truly feel these are diving instruments and aren't jewelry. But the vast majority of Rolex buyers/owners (myself included) DO find and treat them as jewelry. And the argument that someone would choose a Submariner over something else (even as "sporkish", whatever that means as my humble Benarus) always seems to be how much better they're made, how they're more reliable, more accurate, etc. I'd say anymore that's very arguable-I spent <$500 on that watch. So far, it's keeping as good as time as my Sub did (maybe even better). The fit and finish is top notch. But if I bang it on a door, while I may cringe, I'm not going to cry about it-and I won't have just devalued it by another few hundred dollars.

I guess I just wish people would be honest about why they HAVE to have a ROLEX for whatever particular purpose they're lauding. Again, I'm not saying you're NOT being honest-I'm sure many are. But for me, I've always thought they look awesome, are recognizable, have top notch fit and finish, and make me feel good wearing them. But I would never wear a Rolex to do yard-work (no matter how old and beat up it was).

Not trying to make anyone unhappy on this fine Thursday afternoon. I'll just go back to enjoying my cheapie "spork" now.

Fair enough also - I see your point!

bimmerboy · 8 December 2012, 07:31 AM

Just my 2 cents

rollerball · 9 December 2012, 03:23 AM

TT Rolexes are nice. In fact, I don't see other brand of TT watches looking nicer than a Rolex one.Just that we don't have enough celebrity wearing them unlike SS or YG to make it really popular.

Do keep one TT sub, just in case James Bond wears one, one day.

DJJon · 9 December 2012, 05:28 AM

Yeah I saw a guy the other day wearing a Two Tone something on a jubilee style bracelet.

Whatever it was, it sure wasn't Rolex as evidenced by no cyclops and the fact that the yellow color was putrid. I wondered why he bothers wearing it.

I glanced down at my DJ and told myself "these are totally different animals."

munshpe · 9 December 2012, 06:15 AM

I think all Rolex watches look great--SS, TT, and full gold. Can't go wrong with any of them.

That said, the only SS watch I own is a Timex.

mldaytona · 6 January 2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Duey

Any thoughts??

Now the situation has changed. Now, all the new TT models (both DJ and sport) are much more attractive, stylish, and avant-garde than the old ones. Hence, they attract more people who previously only considered buying SS models.

Venusfly · 7 January 2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bananas

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

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So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???

+1 and

Furbo · 7 January 2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Venusfly

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

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So what does it say if you wear SS - that you can't even afford half gold ???
+1 and

Then comes the leather, and for the poorest who live under the bridge NATO strap.

Bluehinder · 7 January 2013, 04:51 AM

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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!

Totally agree with every word. Well said.

marnii · 7 January 2013, 05:34 AM

i have 2 tt,DJ,and GMT C,best

HDHNTER · 7 January 2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Furbo

Then comes the leather, and for the poorest who live under the bridge NATO strap.

LMAO!

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AK797 · 7 January 2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluehinder

Totally agree with every word. Well said.

You know he has retracted this comment and apologised a thousand times for it right?

Soly20 · 7 January 2013, 09:26 AM

For me, i can't see myself wearing a full gold bracelet watch. I am 35. I personally think its not for my age to wear a full gold watch. I would wear a gold watch with a rubber or leather strap.

Also I can't see myself wearing a full SS Watch. I think it looks inappropriate for my age. Maybe in my 20s I would have worn a SS watch. I however would wear and I own, an SS watch with a leather strap or a rubber one.

For me, its not about the resale value or if you have enough money etc..Its about what makes me feel comfortable when wearing that watch. Maybe when I am older, I might feel comfortable wearing a full gold watch but not now.

I own a TT GMTc. I think its the best TT watch out there. I would not wear any other TT brand, other than Rolex, myself.

Rock · 7 January 2013, 04:28 PM

I love these threads that go on so long they need to look for a publisher.
Some of the posts crack me up. Particularly the ones that call for the thread to be locked (but they have to have their say first)
The only things I find 'offensive' are personal attacks. Opinions are just that - some people place too much importance on them - if they are rude opinions they just reflect on the poster. I do agree that persistently rude people should be banned however.
I love TT DJs - not all that common on TRF 'For sale' at the moment. I for one would like to see more of them. (seem to be plenty on Ebay however).
Variety is the spice of life - both in posts and in watch styles.

Zed82 · 7 January 2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Soly20

Also I can't see myself wearing a full SS Watch. I think it looks inappropriate for my age. Maybe in my 20s I would have worn a SS watch.

Why is that? I thought that the SS watches were the most neutral and uncontroversial.

Soly20 · 7 January 2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed82

Why is that? I thought that the SS watches were the most neutral and uncontroversial.

Its personal preference.
I think all around stainless steel gives a much younger image than what I would like. TT, on the other side, gives the watch a more of a mature/classy look but not too old like all gold would.

DJJon · 7 January 2013, 11:15 PM

Consider who the OP is on this (now tired old) thread - a TRF member who has made over 350+ straight posts in the For Sale Section without a single post to General Discussion.

Maybe this was not the troll thread that many took it for, nor necissarily that of a SS watch enthusiast. Could be a genuine request for advice so he could decide which old Rolexes to buy himself or how price a TT piece he might have had.

AK797 · 8 January 2013, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soly20

For me, i can't see myself wearing a full gold bracelet watch. I am 35. I personally think its not for my age to wear a full gold watch. I would wear a gold watch with a rubber or leather strap.

Also I can't see myself wearing a full SS Watch. I think it looks inappropriate for my age. Maybe in my 20s I would have worn a SS watch. I however would wear and I own, an SS watch with a leather strap or a rubber one.

For me, its not about the resale value or if you have enough money etc..Its about what makes me feel comfortable when wearing that watch. Maybe when I am older, I might feel comfortable wearing a full gold watch but not now.

I own a TT GMTc. I think its the best TT watch out there. I would not wear any other TT brand, other than Rolex, myself.

Soly Im around your age and am getting a TT GMTC soon but by the time Im forty Im gonna upgrade to the full YG, I dont think your age should matter too much once youre over thirty on any watch as long as you can afford it sensibly and you like the style.

xxthe_remedyxx · 8 January 2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DG123

Out of fashion.

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

Roma315 · 8 January 2013, 12:25 AM

I like both as well as solid gold and platinum

John in MA · 8 January 2013, 02:27 AM

This is an older thread but I figured I'd offer my opinion.

THere are some TT models that Rolex makes that I actually think are very nice. I'd never wear them though and there are a few factors tied to the reasoning.

Trends. Over the past decade there has been a move away from yellow gold into newer white gold and even platinum. This isn't just in watches but in jewelery as well. Go into a jewelery store and yes you will see yellow gold but predominately you see white and platinum
Misconceptions about age. To many of a younger generation, TT and YG watches speak to older generations. SO even though it was retracted, the comment about an 80's watch still has some merit. TT and Yellow Gold was an "in" thing to a greater degree in the 70-90's then it is now.
Style. This goes back to Trends but even homes, appliances, lighting etc. have gone away from that "brassy" 80's feel into a more modern sleek style that is dominated by stark contrast between brushed metal and black. This ties in directly to the popularity of certain types of watches, ie: SS and black dials. How many of you have an iPhone 4 or even a SS kitchen appliance?
Personal style. I honestly couldn't wear one due to my skin tone.
Cost. Initial costs to purchase a TT or YG model is higher. As a result, fewer buyers do to the cost to enter.

These are some of my observations.

The biggest one though is that TT and Yellow Gold is just not the predominate style anymore.

xxthe_remedyxx · 8 January 2013, 02:45 AM

I'm 31 years old. Before my 16613 purchase I leaned towards SS myself. But then something strange happened, I tried on a TT sub. I instantly fell in love. If you guys have never tried one on, you owe it to yourself to at least give it a try. Run down to your local AD and ask to try one on, you might be pleasantly surprised.

:)

Solo118 · 8 January 2013, 03:05 AM

I find nothing wrong with TT, it just allows a customer to enter the luxury of a gold watch at half the price. Rolex TT watches are executed quite well, they look fantastic vs. the competition's TT watches.

That being said I really enjoy my Daytona. I would love to have all gold one day, but I do not know if I would ever let this one go.

andromeda160 · 8 January 2013, 03:42 AM

im 18 years old and currently own a SS oyster, ND. but my next watch is going to be a TT GMT or a Blue face sub TT

Roma315 · 8 January 2013, 04:03 AM

Also i'm 27 and love TT maybe I'm getting old but I've always love TT over SS. I also prefer YG over WG or Platinum . The only thing WG I own is my wedding band everything else is solid Yellow gold or TT jewelery wise. All my watches are SS and one TT one day will own a solid gold rolex.

00Seven · 8 January 2013, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

Hey Craig,

I would say mainly due to a smaller market to sell into. As in supply and demand, less demand is equalized with price. Certain people love the look; however, there are just less of them.

Bingo.

QueueCumber · 8 January 2013, 03:10 PM

I love the blue ceramic look next to YG, and I don't like the look of the full YG version. YMMV...

Lagunatic · 8 January 2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I love the blue ceramic look next to YG, and I don't like the look of the full YG version. YMMV...

What beach is that ?

T. Ferguson · 8 January 2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lagunatic

What beach is that ?

Well it isn't Salt Creek, that's for sure.

QueueCumber · 8 January 2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lagunatic

What beach is that ?

Bahamas

8 December 2012, 07:31 AM	#422
bimmerboy Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: toronto Watch: TTsub/ss sea-dwell Posts: 243	Tt Just my 2 cents Attached Images

7 January 2013, 04:28 PM	#434
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I love these threads that go on so long they need to look for a publisher. Some of the posts crack me up. Particularly the ones that call for the thread to be locked (but they have to have their say first) The only things I find 'offensive' are personal attacks. Opinions are just that - some people place too much importance on them - if they are rude opinions they just reflect on the poster. I do agree that persistently rude people should be banned however. I love TT DJs - not all that common on TRF 'For sale' at the moment. I for one would like to see more of them. (seem to be plenty on Ebay however). Variety is the spice of life - both in posts and in watch styles. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

8 January 2013, 02:27 AM	#441
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	This is an older thread but I figured I'd offer my opinion. THere are some TT models that Rolex makes that I actually think are very nice. I'd never wear them though and there are a few factors tied to the reasoning. Trends. Over the past decade there has been a move away from yellow gold into newer white gold and even platinum. This isn't just in watches but in jewelery as well. Go into a jewelery store and yes you will see yellow gold but predominately you see white and platinum Misconceptions about age. To many of a younger generation, TT and YG watches speak to older generations. SO even though it was retracted, the comment about an 80's watch still has some merit. TT and Yellow Gold was an "in" thing to a greater degree in the 70-90's then it is now. Style. This goes back to Trends but even homes, appliances, lighting etc. have gone away from that "brassy" 80's feel into a more modern sleek style that is dominated by stark contrast between brushed metal and black. This ties in directly to the popularity of certain types of watches, ie: SS and black dials. How many of you have an iPhone 4 or even a SS kitchen appliance? Personal style. I honestly couldn't wear one due to my skin tone. Cost. Initial costs to purchase a TT or YG model is higher. As a result, fewer buyers do to the cost to enter. These are some of my observations. The biggest one though is that TT and Yellow Gold is just not the predominate style anymore. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

9 December 2012, 03:23 AM	#423
rollerball Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 245	TT Rolexes are nice. In fact, I don't see other brand of TT watches looking nicer than a Rolex one.Just that we don't have enough celebrity wearing them unlike SS or YG to make it really popular. Do keep one TT sub, just in case James Bond wears one, one day.

9 December 2012, 05:28 AM	#424
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Yeah I saw a guy the other day wearing a Two Tone something on a jubilee style bracelet. Whatever it was, it sure wasn't Rolex as evidenced by no cyclops and the fact that the yellow color was putrid. I wondered why he bothers wearing it. I glanced down at my DJ and told myself "these are totally different animals."

9 December 2012, 06:15 AM	#425
munshpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 135	I think all Rolex watches look great--SS, TT, and full gold. Can't go wrong with any of them. That said, the only SS watch I own is a Timex.

7 January 2013, 05:34 AM	#430
marnii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: kevin Location: ny Posts: 235	i have 2 tt,DJ,and GMT C,best

7 January 2013, 09:26 AM	#433
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	For me, i can't see myself wearing a full gold bracelet watch. I am 35. I personally think its not for my age to wear a full gold watch. I would wear a gold watch with a rubber or leather strap. Also I can't see myself wearing a full SS Watch. I think it looks inappropriate for my age. Maybe in my 20s I would have worn a SS watch. I however would wear and I own, an SS watch with a leather strap or a rubber one. For me, its not about the resale value or if you have enough money etc..Its about what makes me feel comfortable when wearing that watch. Maybe when I am older, I might feel comfortable wearing a full gold watch but not now. I own a TT GMTc. I think its the best TT watch out there. I would not wear any other TT brand, other than Rolex, myself.

7 January 2013, 11:15 PM	#437
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Consider who the OP is on this (now tired old) thread - a TRF member who has made over 350+ straight posts in the For Sale Section without a single post to General Discussion. Maybe this was not the troll thread that many took it for, nor necissarily that of a SS watch enthusiast. Could be a genuine request for advice so he could decide which old Rolexes to buy himself or how price a TT piece he might have had.

8 January 2013, 12:25 AM	#440
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	I like both as well as solid gold and platinum

8 January 2013, 02:45 AM	#442
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	I'm 31 years old. Before my 16613 purchase I leaned towards SS myself. But then something strange happened, I tried on a TT sub. I instantly fell in love. If you guys have never tried one on, you owe it to yourself to at least give it a try. Run down to your local AD and ask to try one on, you might be pleasantly surprised. :)

8 January 2013, 03:05 AM	#443
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,092	I find nothing wrong with TT, it just allows a customer to enter the luxury of a gold watch at half the price. Rolex TT watches are executed quite well, they look fantastic vs. the competition's TT watches. That being said I really enjoy my Daytona. I would love to have all gold one day, but I do not know if I would ever let this one go.

8 January 2013, 03:42 AM	#444
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	im 18 years old and currently own a SS oyster, ND. but my next watch is going to be a TT GMT or a Blue face sub TT

8 January 2013, 04:03 AM	#445
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Also i'm 27 and love TT maybe I'm getting old but I've always love TT over SS. I also prefer YG over WG or Platinum . The only thing WG I own is my wedding band everything else is solid Yellow gold or TT jewelery wise. All my watches are SS and one TT one day will own a solid gold rolex.

8 January 2013, 03:10 PM	#447
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	I love the blue ceramic look next to YG, and I don't like the look of the full YG version. YMMV...

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