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samson66 · 28 April 2022, 10:16 PM

Loved the watch itself but was scared off by its stated 44.25 mm diameter. Went to try it on and it fit near perfectly. It's been my favorite watch ever since.

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logo · 28 April 2022, 11:38 PM

At first I was not sure about a modern 321 with a ceramic bezel (vs aluminum), straight lugs (vs twisted) and a sapphire crystal (vs hesalite). However, seeing the quality and beauty of this watch in person and having it on the wrist I immediately saw each of those changes as preferable. Omega nailed it.

jb335 · 29 April 2022, 05:38 AM

The 116519 WG Daytona OF.

I strongly disliked this watch when first released (2017?). Every time I saw a pic of it I couldn’t help but imagine the Raiders logo (American football reference).

Over time though, I saw a few in the wild on peoples wrists and I thought they looked really good on them. Had a chance to buy in 2020 and am very happy I did. It’s a really beautiful and versatile watch. Sporty and dressy.

I still prefer a full bracelet but it’s a great watch to have if you have a collection. Wouldn’t want it to be my one and only though.

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downtorock · 29 April 2022, 09:02 AM

i didn’t like smooth bezels until i tried on and later purchased the 228206.

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B2 Stealth · 29 April 2022, 10:52 PM

Was never a fan of TT watches. Purchased a CHNR. Still not a fan and trying to swap with my AD for a Sky-Dweller. Should've went with my instincts.

B2 Stealth · 29 April 2022, 10:55 PM

Purchased a DSSD JC. I have the size to pull it off but the watch was way too top-heavy and tall. No longer in my collection. Appreciate the watch but seemed like a huge chunk of steel which happened to have watch hands placed inside of it as an afterthought.

Reikolexguy · 30 April 2022, 12:29 AM

Didn’t really like the look of the YM2 from photos I’d seen over the internet.

Then my AD happened to have 3 iterations of it out on display (WG, TT & SS) .

Tried on the SS YM2. The rest is history.

It is now my favourite watch by a country mile.

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GradyPhilpott · 30 April 2022, 03:21 AM

Snowflake hands and fluted bezels.

SLWoodster · 30 April 2022, 03:24 AM

Rolex Daytona.

Peter Toronto · 30 April 2022, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Snowflake hands and fluted bezels.

I’ll second snowflake hands. I didn’t like them in photos at all because they looked clunky, but when I tried on my black Pelagos those hands sealed the deal for the purchase. They’re so easy to read with only the briefest of glances.

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JPMickB83 · 30 April 2022, 05:15 AM

The Vacheron Overseas. I always thought the case looked unnecessarily elongated and it felt like a distant third in the Holy Trinity stack up. Now that I own the silver dial, I love it and it’s one of my favorite watches.

I also disliked all Rolex at one point, especially the Explorer 1. I now own a bunch of Rolexes and the 214270 is my favorite watch. Go figure…

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White Collar Boy · 30 April 2022, 12:31 PM

BB36. Used to think it was a bit ugly but now it’s maybe my favourite.

danh1023 · 1 May 2022, 12:00 AM

This one. Now my favorite piece. Was looking for a Tudor sub about 12 years ago when this was presented instead and I had to have it.

Goin2drt · 1 May 2022, 12:32 AM

Mine is the opposite. Loved it but once I got it was disappointed. Never the other way around. I don't buy unless it is love at first sight.

Tensai · 1 May 2022, 01:38 PM

Hulk.
I used to scoff at it, but now it is my daily.
I have owned so many other Rolex models, but Hulk is most fun to wear.

1978 · 2 May 2022, 02:06 AM

All of Rolex honestly. I remember thinking the 16710 Pepsi was so ugly and then I wore one in 2004-ish and was instantly entranced. I am so grateful I bought it before they were all gone.

Also never thought I'd wear a solid gold Rolex and well, we know how that goes (breathes heavily). Otherwise? the 116660. Thought would be too big. Held an exhibition model, wore it, got offered one a week later and decided not to wait for the new one and bought it right away. Amazing object!!

1978 · 2 May 2022, 02:07 AM

Beautiful! My favorite thing about this watch is that the hands are white gold that has been painted black!

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Originally Posted by danh1023

This one. Now my favorite piece. Was looking for a Tudor sub about 12 years ago when this was presented instead and I had to have it.

OrangeSport · 2 May 2022, 02:52 AM

Speedy

illiguy · 2 May 2022, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danh1023

This one. Now my favorite piece. Was looking for a Tudor sub about 12 years ago when this was presented instead and I had to have it.

This one has been growing on me. Looks great

30 April 2022, 12:29 AM	#67
Reikolexguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,075	The I Didn’t Like It At First, But Now I Own It (and Love It) Thread Didn’t really like the look of the YM2 from photos I’d seen over the internet. Then my AD happened to have 3 iterations of it out on display (WG, TT & SS) . Tried on the SS YM2. The rest is history. It is now my favourite watch by a country mile. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2022, 03:21 AM	#68
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Snowflake hands and fluted bezels. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 May 2022, 02:52 AM	#78
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Speedy Attached Images __________________

28 April 2022, 10:16 PM	#61
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,792	Loved the watch itself but was scared off by its stated 44.25 mm diameter. Went to try it on and it fit near perfectly. It's been my favorite watch ever since. Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

28 April 2022, 11:38 PM	#62
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,348	At first I was not sure about a modern 321 with a ceramic bezel (vs aluminum), straight lugs (vs twisted) and a sapphire crystal (vs hesalite). However, seeing the quality and beauty of this watch in person and having it on the wrist I immediately saw each of those changes as preferable. Omega nailed it.

29 April 2022, 05:38 AM	#63
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	The 116519 WG Daytona OF. I strongly disliked this watch when first released (2017?). Every time I saw a pic of it I couldn’t help but imagine the Raiders logo (American football reference). Over time though, I saw a few in the wild on peoples wrists and I thought they looked really good on them. Had a chance to buy in 2020 and am very happy I did. It’s a really beautiful and versatile watch. Sporty and dressy. I still prefer a full bracelet but it’s a great watch to have if you have a collection. Wouldn’t want it to be my one and only though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2022, 09:02 AM	#64
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,307	i didn’t like smooth bezels until i tried on and later purchased the 228206. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2022, 10:52 PM	#65
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,716	Was never a fan of TT watches. Purchased a CHNR. Still not a fan and trying to swap with my AD for a Sky-Dweller. Should've went with my instincts.

29 April 2022, 10:55 PM	#66
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,716	Purchased a DSSD JC. I have the size to pull it off but the watch was way too top-heavy and tall. No longer in my collection. Appreciate the watch but seemed like a huge chunk of steel which happened to have watch hands placed inside of it as an afterthought.

30 April 2022, 03:24 AM	#69
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	Rolex Daytona.

30 April 2022, 05:15 AM	#71
JPMickB83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 302	The Vacheron Overseas. I always thought the case looked unnecessarily elongated and it felt like a distant third in the Holy Trinity stack up. Now that I own the silver dial, I love it and it’s one of my favorite watches. I also disliked all Rolex at one point, especially the Explorer 1. I now own a bunch of Rolexes and the 214270 is my favorite watch. Go figure… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2022, 12:31 PM	#72
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,862	BB36. Used to think it was a bit ugly but now it’s maybe my favourite.

1 May 2022, 12:00 AM	#73
danh1023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Dan Location: Tennessee Watch: GMT II, ExpII Posts: 104	This one. Now my favorite piece. Was looking for a Tudor sub about 12 years ago when this was presented instead and I had to have it.

1 May 2022, 12:32 AM	#74
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Mine is the opposite. Loved it but once I got it was disappointed. Never the other way around. I don't buy unless it is love at first sight.

1 May 2022, 01:38 PM	#75
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,009	Hulk. I used to scoff at it, but now it is my daily. I have owned so many other Rolex models, but Hulk is most fun to wear.

2 May 2022, 02:06 AM	#76
1978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 317	All of Rolex honestly. I remember thinking the 16710 Pepsi was so ugly and then I wore one in 2004-ish and was instantly entranced. I am so grateful I bought it before they were all gone. Also never thought I'd wear a solid gold Rolex and well, we know how that goes (breathes heavily). Otherwise? the 116660. Thought would be too big. Held an exhibition model, wore it, got offered one a week later and decided not to wait for the new one and bought it right away. Amazing object!!

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