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Brew · 6 May 2020, 02:05 AM

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

The SkyD is none of these.

Oxfordian · 6 May 2020, 02:18 AM

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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 · 6 May 2020, 02:27 AM

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

GGGMT · 6 May 2020, 02:43 AM

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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.

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Nice!!

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007_Omega · 6 May 2020, 04:01 AM

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 · 6 May 2020, 04:15 AM

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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 · 6 May 2020, 04:17 AM

Why is the sky blue?

Tangier11 · 6 May 2020, 04:20 AM

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

porschejeff · 6 May 2020, 10:36 AM

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

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RyanJ · 6 May 2020, 10:38 AM

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 · 6 May 2020, 10:39 AM

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 · 6 May 2020, 02:09 PM

The submariner is the flagship

Vanmarsenille · 6 May 2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

The submariner is the flagship

htc8p · 6 May 2020, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanmarsenille

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

mjr24 · 6 May 2020, 03:17 PM

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 · 6 May 2020, 03:48 PM

Platinum SkyD on a Presidential bracelet would be nice

Brew · 6 May 2020, 06:06 PM

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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 · 6 May 2020, 07:21 PM

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 · 6 May 2020, 08:03 PM

Because Big Tony says so

peterpl · 6 May 2020, 08:08 PM

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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 · 6 May 2020, 08:42 PM

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 · 6 May 2020, 09:02 PM

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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 · 6 May 2020, 10:11 PM

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 · 6 May 2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by htc8p

The submariner is the flagship

Not even in the race.

THC · 6 May 2020, 10:24 PM

Just because ....

HopWatch · 6 May 2020, 11:14 PM

Stealthship model

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jon_jon · 7 May 2020, 01:02 AM

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 · 7 May 2020, 01:17 AM

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 · 7 May 2020, 02:30 AM

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

illiguy · 7 May 2020, 04:45 AM

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

6 May 2020, 10:36 AM	#39
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Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	A flagship is some combination of first, best, and/or most recognizable. The SkyD is none of these.

6 May 2020, 02:27 AM	#33
Michael T 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 1,243	If I could only have one Rolex, it would be the DayDate. I have a 218238, and thinking about a 228238.

6 May 2020, 04:01 AM	#35
007_Omega "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Galaxy Watch: Explorer Posts: 905	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.

6 May 2020, 04:17 AM	#37
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	Why is the sky blue?

6 May 2020, 04:20 AM	#38
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Its the only watch I have or have ever had that I NEVER get tired of wearing or gazing at..

6 May 2020, 10:38 AM	#40
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	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.

6 May 2020, 10:39 AM	#41
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	It was the first watch to show the date and day through a window automatically. With Rolex you wear history. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

6 May 2020, 02:09 PM	#42
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,473	The submariner is the flagship

6 May 2020, 03:17 PM	#45
mjr24 Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 587	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.

6 May 2020, 07:21 PM	#48
Tom5518 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Michigan Watch: Air King Posts: 1,111	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.....

6 May 2020, 08:42 PM	#51
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	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.

6 May 2020, 10:11 PM	#53
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	Let’s all just be honest here for a second It does NOT get any better than a DayDate...oozes class, royalty and prestige

6 May 2020, 11:14 PM	#56
HopWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/PP Posts: 592	Stealthship model Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 May 2020, 01:02 AM	#57
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,355	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.

7 May 2020, 01:17 AM	#58
Juan Luis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Juan Luis Location: Dominican Rep. Watch: Undecided Posts: 1,368	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.

7 May 2020, 04:45 AM	#60
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,662	I aspire to own one one day. It is the flagship. The franchise quarterback.

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