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gmtobsessed · 11 March 2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by I6-S54B32

My newest Rollie is 116234. I have no problem with WG, but YG looks like something some old Jewish woman would wear, or an old dude in his late '60s. It says too much for nothing.

Wow

Why don't u keep it to yourself?

swatty · 11 March 2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by I6-S54B32

My newest Rollie is 116234. I have no problem with WG, but YG looks like something some old Jewish woman would wear, or an old dude in his late '60s. It says too much for nothing.

I'm surprised you can tell the difference

scottschoe · 11 March 2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by I6-S54B32

My newest Rollie is 116234. I have no problem with WG, but YG looks like something some old Jewish woman would wear, or an old dude in his late '60s. It says too much for nothing.

Yawns. Don't you have anything better to do than troll around here?

FWIW, I love gold, and for those who care what other people say to wear, it's on it's way back "in." Just picked up a DD today. Not too shabby.

baxta69 · 11 March 2009, 07:24 PM

either or both..........they are Rolex watches after all.

Otto · 11 March 2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

in asia u have a higher number of 36mm rolex watches.. which means more sales of all 3..ss..tt..and all gold.... but that doesnt mean there are more sold tt's there

Have you been to Asia?

Otto · 11 March 2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kfsal

i definetly think that the SS has been selling alot lately, but in asia, africa, the middle east...when ppl buy a rolex and spend 10K, they want to see gold! hence, i think the TT isnt popular among the younger crowd tooo much, being us, but almost everyone i know over the age of 35 that has a rollie....its TT or full gold, its the perception people from the this part of the world carry, bang for the buck, thats what i have observed......and after a certain age...i guess there is some sort of societal belief that its good to show alittle gold.....

"I just got a new rolex..." - 1

"how much did you spend" - 2

"X amount of $$$..." - 1

"what no gold? for a watch that much?.....look at my timex....it tells the time tooo...what a fool....sooo much money and no gold....hahaha....rolex made a fool of you" - 2

lol.....its not bad in any sort of way at all....i guess this is just a sociological perspective....plus i guess a large majority of the SS purchasers are from the internet generation....hence on TRF.....i realize i am stereotyping, and they're are a 123,565,576,675,464 exceptions..... i guess the SS vs TT is about a matter of perception....what part of the world you come from....and how u regard beauty

Good points. They make sense to me.

I remember in 2000, I was in Singapore and had just purchased my black dial SS Daytona. I went to the Rolex Center on Orchard Road to get the dial changed on a DateJust I owned at the time and one of the young ladies working at the RSC asked me where I bought my Daytona. I told her I had just purchased it. She asked how much I paid. I wouldn't say since I had paid a premium at a Singaporean AD. She said it didn't matter; she knew what it would have been. Her parting comment was, "I'd have paid $4000 (SG) more and got the gold."

Gold is a precious metal with inherent value in our world. Steel is just a metal.

I love TT watches, though I don't own one at the moment. I see them everywhere. I don't believe much an AD tells me about sales figures because they often have an agenda; though, of course, there are exceptions and I know dealers over here I trust.

When I tell the proverbial mall AD I haven't visited before that I like TTs, they usually sing the praises of TTs. If I say I'm a stainless guy, they tell me how great it is to buy a tough and affordable (?) SS watch. If I tell them I'm into solid gold watches, they talk quality and tradition. They say what I want to hear if they're any good at selling things.

I am influenced by opinions of others, but in the end I buy what I like; and I have owned several TT watches. In many ways, my biggest Rolex regret is selling a TT GMT II I bought in the mid-90s in Singapore. I still miss that watch.

ob1 · 11 March 2009, 08:30 PM

You hit the nail right on the head Otto. Up until joining this forum, i have never been that keen on gold/ jeweled watches, but some of the fabulous time pieces on show by other members have led me to really appreciate their beauty. Its just fashion. I am 34 and almost all of my friends have ss/ wg/ plat. wedding rings and watches. Hardly any have gold. But friends in there forties and my parents etc generally have yellow gold. Scott is correct when he says that gold is on its way back in. People in their twenties are much more keen on it and if you look through fashion magazines at the moment you'll see lots of it.

"asteroids do not concern me admiral, i want that ship"

GinGinD · 11 March 2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by I6-S54B32

I absolutely hate the look of gold on me as a heterosexual male. To me, gold looks very feminine on male, and it's just not appealing to me. Hell, even when I had my wife's wedding ring made, I had it done in platinum. I'm not a fan of gold coloring at all.

As a woman, I don't find gold on a man feminine at all. My dad wore an all gold watch and he was a retired infantryman, a paratrooper, a two time Vietnam vet, had 5 Bronze Stars (2 with valor), 2 Purple Hearts, and a Legion of Merit. It's a man's actions that determine what he is, not his watch.

Unless, of course, he's extremely insecure.

Jeannie

Omega_Precision · 11 March 2009, 09:36 PM

I am in my late 20's and can say that gold seems like it's making a comeback.

I find it nice when you have a hunk of gold like a DD on your wrist. It just looks so right!

Forget a platinum DD, give me a YG one!

Otto · 11 March 2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GinGinD

As a woman, I don't find gold on a man feminine at all. My dad wore an all gold watch and he was a retired infantryman, a paratrooper, a two time Vietnam vet, had 5 Bronze Stars (2 with valor), 2 Purple Hearts, and a Legion of Merit. It's a man's actions that determine what he is, not his watch.

Unless, of course, he's extremely insecure.

Jeannie

You honor your father with your clear thinking and pride in what he did.

Carolina · 11 March 2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GinGinD

As a woman, I don't find gold on a man feminine at all. My dad wore an all gold watch and he was a retired infantryman, a paratrooper, a two time Vietnam vet, had 5 Bronze Stars (2 with valor), 2 Purple Hearts, and a Legion of Merit. It's a man's actions that determine what he is, not his watch.

Unless, of course, he's extremely insecure.

Jeannie

Fantastic insight, Jeannie.

nylawbiz · 11 March 2009, 09:52 PM

I6-S54B32 - Great, you just stereotyped Jewish women and gay men. Why was that necesaary? Two of your favorite things, no doubt. A little sensitivity and respect goes along way.

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:12 PM

everyone should wear whatever they like.... but if anyone bothered to read the thread they would have figured out that personal likes had nothing to do with the thread....

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bodybump

i think this is not necesarry.....

it was a joke... if u bothered to read my post right after that one u would have been able to figure it out

redshirt1957 · 11 March 2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

it was a joke... if u bothered to read my post right after that one u would have been able to figure it out

You got the Bubba disease, in that it seems no ones reads either of our posts.

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You got the Bubba disease, in that it seems no ones reads either of our posts.

ur right!!!!!!! no fun!!!!

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Otto

Have you been to Asia?

no sir, i HAVE NOT been to one asian country...

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Never, ever knock a TT Rolex!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i have a bigger debate.... how is it possible to make so many posts in such a short period of time.... i am now more interested in this answer than the IDIOT GUY who started this thread to begin with.....

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

i have a bigger debate.... how is it possible to make so many posts in such a short period of time.... i am now more interested in this answer than the IDIOT GUY who started this thread to begin with.....

ohhh wait.... THAT IDIOT GUY IS ME....

AJF · 11 March 2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

ohhh wait.... THAT IDIOT GUY IS ME....

At last........something we can all agree on!

AJF.

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AJF

At last........something we can all agree on!

AJF.

i will second that!!!!

redshirt1957 · 11 March 2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

i will second that!!!!

It has taken me all this time to realize what TT stands for in this thread.... Tudor Time!

rolexgiants · 11 March 2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

It has taken me all this time to realize what TT stands for in this thread.... Tudor Time!

lol lol lol.... the post of the thread..... VERY FUNNY

bodybump · 11 March 2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

ohhh wait.... THAT IDIOT GUY IS ME....

Hahahahaha

rolexgiants · 12 March 2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

Yawns. Don't you have anything better to do than troll around here?

FWIW, I love gold, and for those who care what other people say to wear, it's on it's way back "in." Just picked up a DD today. Not too shabby.

good luck with ur PRESIDENT!!!!!

bodybump · 12 March 2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

it was a joke... if u bothered to read my post right after that one u would have been able to figure it out

sorry after all the crazy posts of our members i dont know which one to follow..hahahaha

Trurolexer · 12 March 2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

For me, a picture is worth a thousand words...

bodybump · 12 March 2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You got the Bubba disease, in that it seems no ones reads either of our posts.

boa2 · 12 March 2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by scottschoe

Yawns. Don't you have anything better to do than troll around here?

FWIW, I love gold, and for those who care what other people say to wear, it's on it's way back "in." Just picked up a DD today. Not too shabby.

You're the man, Scott! AP Chrono last week, DD this week. I've been lusting for a YG Day Date myself. Congrats!

DoxaDavid · 12 March 2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by I6-S54B32

My newest Rollie is 116234. I have no problem with WG, but YG looks like something some old Jewish woman would wear, or an old dude in his late '60s. It says too much for nothing.

I am not into personal attacks but you are

and need to go away. BuhBye and please don't come back!!!

11 March 2009, 07:24 PM	#124
baxta69 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: davinci Location: suffolk, uk Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 340	either or both..........they are Rolex watches after all.

11 March 2009, 08:30 PM	#127
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	You hit the nail right on the head Otto. Up until joining this forum, i have never been that keen on gold/ jeweled watches, but some of the fabulous time pieces on show by other members have led me to really appreciate their beauty. Its just fashion. I am 34 and almost all of my friends have ss/ wg/ plat. wedding rings and watches. Hardly any have gold. But friends in there forties and my parents etc generally have yellow gold. Scott is correct when he says that gold is on its way back in. People in their twenties are much more keen on it and if you look through fashion magazines at the moment you'll see lots of it. "asteroids do not concern me admiral, i want that ship"

11 March 2009, 09:36 PM	#129
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I am in my late 20's and can say that gold seems like it's making a comeback. I find it nice when you have a hunk of gold like a DD on your wrist. It just looks so right! Forget a platinum DD, give me a YG one!

11 March 2009, 09:52 PM	#132
nylawbiz Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: New York Watch: too many Posts: 705	I6-S54B32 - Great, you just stereotyped Jewish women and gay men. Why was that necesaary? Two of your favorite things, no doubt. A little sensitivity and respect goes along way.

11 March 2009, 10:12 PM	#133
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,903	everyone should wear whatever they like.... but if anyone bothered to read the thread they would have figured out that personal likes had nothing to do with the thread....

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