TT - Why are they unwanted on the secondary market?

[The Joker]

Is this thread ever gonna die!!!!

Think Rameses II started this, discussing Two tone for some of his jewellery he was gonna take into his afterlife.

[Travelair007]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Is this thread ever gonna die!!!!

Think Rameses II started this, discussing Two tone for some of his jewellery he was gonna take into his afterlife.

[Onikage]

Nice to see my old tt Daytona again. I loved that watch, but it let moisture in - It failed me!

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Nice to see my old tt Daytona again. I loved that watch, but it let moisture in - It failed me!

Nothing to do with TT but probably a negligence of serviceb

[Mick P]

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Micha

Nothing to do with TT but probably a negligence of serviceb

It still traded up ok. I hope it's getting the love it deserves.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

I don't know how you have the balls to talk like this when you come from Swindon, the cheapest tackiest place in all of Christendom!

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

It occur to me that two tone models might not be suffering because people don't care for the SS and gold combo, as much as they don't want to pay for gold. The way I see it, all gold models are "unwanted" too. Not really of course, but I look at the discounts available on BNIB all gold models here and they are substantial. Bigger percentage discounts than the deals on two tones.

I just seems that as Rolex has gotten relatively more expensive, fewer people are willing to step into anything more than a stainless model, the cheapest price of entry to gain access to the Rolex club.

Many also tend to look at gold in a utilitarian way and aren't willing to pay much of a premium over its scrap value for it, especially since it has gotten so expensive. And let's face it, you pay a hefty premium for the gold in a Rolex. Not as much as in some other brands maybe, but still a pretty good premium.

Just a theory.

I think this is spot on

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't know how you have the balls to talk like this when you come from Swindon, the cheapest tackiest place in all of Christendom!

err

Hey hold on - have you been to Wigan

[locutus49]

I bought my first TT decades ago because it would match up with either gold (blazer buttons, belt buckle) or Silver colored. I have this thing about wearing a gold watch with silver buttons, shoe bits, etc.

When I flipped my TT's (Rolex and Cartier), both dealers told me TT was "outdated" and plain SS would actually bring a bit more due to demand. I was shocked.

Now I will buy what I like and not care about what is in vogue. I may plump for a TT Sub with the blue bezel and dial (I almost did last year). Or a WG and Blue Sub. Not sure yet.

The wife wanted a TT Yacht because she thought it looked good. But we don't plan on selling our watches.

Even Patek makes a TT watch so it can't be too gauche.

[phan655]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

I have to disagree with you. I love my TT sub and I do not believe it is cheap or tacky looking. The market for the TT sub seems to be as strong as most other used models.
FYI: I am not a pimp

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

Not sure about tacky. Infact several of my girls said I looked very sophisticated.

[phan655]

This is a pimp. Most pimps wear all gold watches

[phan655]

double post

[Rondineli]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

You should be banned from TRF for that post.

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps



The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.



The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.



Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.



It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.



Mick

Not a good post there Mick.

The TT GMTC is gorgeous as is the YM with MOP dial.

[Chewbacca]

lets put a fork in this thread... its done.

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

I personally resent your ignorant comment. I have been wearing a TT Bluesy Sub for the past 17 years and nobody ever called me a "pimp". I in fact think many TT watches look sharp and exude class, something which you seem to be lacking mate!

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

Holy sh.... what happened to English Gentlemen? ??

[Muzz]

I have been wearing TT subs for years because they tend to worry me less than my all gold pieces (small scratches). My solid 18k sub always scratched easily where my TT subs just held up better. Also the fact that they seem to go with everything is a bonus.

[KINGROLESAR]

Some strong commentary - not unlike a number of my own past posts. Having matured quickly here all I can add now is although TT is not my favorite I can and do appreciate the love other TRF members have for it. The Daytona pictured/posted above is actually a perfect example of how wonderful TT can look.

[Gaijin]

Love my TTs. Nothing tacky or halfway or pimpish about them.

[Muzz]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

The OP asked a simple question, why are TT watches unpopular.

The answer I am afraid is simple - They look cheap and tacky and it is the sort of thing you would expect a pimp to wear.

Either go for all gold or SS but TT is just plain naff.

It belongs to the 1970s, when frizzy hair, gold medallions and flared trousers were considered trendy and five years later everyone cringed in embarrassment.

Mick

This is my actual Vegas attire, a TT is certainly not pimp!!

[TAKUYA]

got this pic on the internet, Mick. there are TT, diamonds, black diamonds, etc…. but it still looks beautiful to me

[tkerrmd]

Pimpin ain't easy!!

[Mystro]

X3

Originally Posted by t. Ferguson

it occur to me that two tone models might not be suffering because people don't care for the ss and gold combo, as much as they don't want to pay for gold. The way i see it, all gold models are "unwanted" too. Not really of course, but i look at the discounts available on bnib all gold models here and they are substantial. Bigger percentage discounts than the deals on two tones.

I just seems that as rolex has gotten relatively more expensive, fewer people are willing to step into anything more than a stainless model, the cheapest price of entry to gain access to the rolex club.

Many also tend to look at gold in a utilitarian way and aren't willing to pay much of a premium over its scrap value for it, especially since it has gotten so expensive. And let's face it, you pay a hefty premium for the gold in a rolex. Not as much as in some other brands maybe, but still a pretty good premium.

Just a theory.

[Time Collector]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Pimpin ain't easy!!

Ha! Ha! I actually thought about you, Mike, and Steelerfan when I read that statement that " most pimps wear all gold " Is there something you guys haven't been telling us?

Nice way to generalize everyone who loves precious metals. Maybe some people just love the look of gold.

This is the biggest pimp of them all, but for some reason he didn't get the "pimps wear all gold memo" Bunny Ranch Owner

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by Time Collector

Ha! Ha! I actually thought about you, Mike, and Steelerfan when I read that statement that " most pimps wear all gold " Is there something you guys haven't been telling us?

Nice way to generalize everyone who loves precious metals. Maybe some people just love the look of gold.

This is the biggest pimp of them all, but for some reason he didn't get the "pimps wear all gold memo" Bunny Ranch Owner

Funny!!

[HogwldFLTR]

Failing to have the fortitude to read all 18 pages of this thread let me just say the issue I believe in the US is cheapness. Get a cheaper watch and save as opposed to spending for the precious metal. No one wants to pay the up charge.

[jaggs]

The TT Blue Sub is a nice versatile look imo. Sporty enough to wear with jeans, and classy enough to wear with a suit.