the debate: steel rolex vs. tt rolex

[rolexgiants]

i believe in year 2009 that steel rolexes easily out sell tt rolexes.... i have recently spoken to 4 different ad's in different states who have all said that tt never sells.... they just sit in their cases forever these days.... and i know one thing for sure.... the resale market on tt datejust and tt daytona is terrible... i would like to hear everyones opininon... have a great day!!!

[cody p]

tt not my cup of t.

[rolexgiants]

forget whether u like tt or not.... do u think steel out sells tt??

[cody p]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

forget whether u like tt or not.... do u think steel out sells tt??

yes, but i don't know by how much. i don't really think tt is in style right now. no offense to tt lovers!

[Triple Black 88]

For what its worth, I see at least 3 TT (DJ's, Bluesy) for every 1 SS out and about.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

For what its worth, I see at least 3 TT (DJ's, Bluesy) for every 1 SS out and about.

i think ur seeing a lot of tt datejusts that were sold in the 70's, 80's, and 90's.... the new version of the 116233 TT datejust sits in the ad's cases forever...

[DSJ]

Originally Posted by Triple Black 88

For what its worth, I see at least 3 TT (DJ's, Bluesy) for every 1 SS out and about.

+1

Think about all the buyers of Rolex. About half are women. MOST women I see with a Rolex are wearing a TT DJ.

I do agree with rolexgiants that SS has and is becoming more popular than in the past.

You also have to realize that we on TRF are not "typical" Rolex owners. As such, you see a much higher proportion of SS watches among our members. The "average" Rolex buyer gets his/her watch because they want a Rolex, and nothing says Rolex to the masses like a TT DJ does.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by DSJ

+1

Think about all the buyers of Rolex. About half are women. MOST women I see with a Rolex are wearing a TT DJ.

I do agree with rolexgiants that SS has and is becoming more popular than in the past.

You also have to realize that we on TRF are not "typical" Rolex owners. As such, you see a much higher proportion of SS watches among our members. The "average" Rolex buyer gets his/her watch because they want a Rolex, and nothing says Rolex to the masses like a TT DJ does.

im not talking about trf at all... many members besides myself have spoken to their ad's and other ad's and have been told the same thing... tt never sells anymore... u see thousands of tt datejusts in the wild that were purchased in the 70's, 80's, and 90's... and i cant believe that u really think that 50 percent of all rolex sold are the ladies versions... come on.... that makes no sense at all....

[Wooddog44]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

forget whether u like tt or not.... do u think steel out sells tt??

Feels like I see a lot more SS than TT in the field but, similar to when you buy a car then seem to see them all the time, not sure if that is more about objective observation or heightened perception to watches that look like mine.

[redshirt1957]

Don't know. Don't care. I just enjoy both my TTs and SSs.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Don't know. Don't care. I just enjoy both my TTs and SSs.

Agreed. Not sure what difference it makes. You got 'em, so enjoy 'em.
dP

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Agreed. Not sure what difference it makes. You got 'em, so enjoy 'em.
dP

if u dont care then dont answer the thread... like i care about ur tudor's that u constantly show pictures of in the rolex discussion area....

[DoxaDavid]

Again, the point of this is futile. ROLEX is the only one who knows the answers and we all can spout our OPINIONS all day long and in the end..there will never be a consensus. We're all just !

I believe world wide, TT sell equally as well. True, with the current market all watch sales are in the tank and I would imagine as the price of the luxury goods goes up, the sales will go down. In a good economy, TT have traditionally sold well.

You also can't compare the resale value of a TT Daytona to a SS one because only less than approximately 5% of all Daytona's made are SS so by simple supply and demand it has in the past kept their resale value high.

[chriseskew24]

Yes SS defenantly out sells TT in my opinion. The only TT i ever really liked was the SUB Bluezy to be honest.+

[TempoKing]

Although I am wearing today a "Zenith" Rolex two tone 16523 with a white dial and Arabic numerals from the 16518
I prefer the steel Daytona... which ...if it was not made in limited quantities it would have outsold any Rolex watch ever made.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by TempoKing

Although I am wearing today a "Zenith" Rolex two tone
I prefer the steel.

dont get me wrong... i love the look of tt... i just want everyones opinion which they think rolex sells more.... steel or tt

[karmatp]

SS definitely out sells tt, especially on sport models, at least that is what my friend at me AD says. I would have given you my preference but I guess you don't want it. SS oops

[Prince]

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

[rolexgiants]

nice collection!!!

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by Prince

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

very nice collection!!!!!

[TempoKing]

Originally Posted by Prince

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

...Allan is definately NOT an all steel guy......

[jmjm]

Originally Posted by Prince

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

Hey, that's exactly what my collection looks like, (minus the Daytona & GMT)

Maybe in another 5 years. I want more DJ's though, both in TT and SS, Oyster bands. In the Thick Markers and Roman Nums and Dome bezel. Mmmmmmm...

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by Prince

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

[2th Dr]

Originally Posted by Prince

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

Well said!

[penangite]

SS definitely out sells TT these days, no question about it.

But remember how hard Milgauss was selling in the 50s or 60s? They used to sit in showcases for years and years. That made Rolex stopped producing them, therefore become rare and now ... those who inherited those old Milgauss are seeing huge value.

Hence, current trend will see millions of SS in people's ownership. Are TT going to fetch better value in future???

[chriseskew24]

Originally Posted by penangite

SS definitely out sells TT these days, no question about it.

But remember how hard Milgauss was selling in the 50s or 60s? They used to sit in showcases for years and years. That made Rolex stopped producing them, therefore become rare and now ... those who inherited those old Milgauss are seeing huge value.

Hence, current trend will see millions of SS in people's ownership. Are TT going to fetch better value in future???

I think Rolex for the most part is to mass produced now days to fetch the kind of money some of the rare vintage pieces fetch. Unless you have a limited run model of some sort. Like a Tiffany & company Daytona or something.

[JPersat]

SS (WG) is the new YG. I have noticed, here in San Antonio, TX, that I am seeing more and more SS/WG than YG.

[steelers]

IMO SS out sells TT!

[Singslinger]

I'm not so sure that S/S outsells TT at all. As someone has pointed out, a significant number of women buy TT models so many people who claim that S/S has superior sales have failed to account for this market. Even if S/S does outsell TT, I don't think it's by a very wide margin.

At the end of the day though, it's all speculation and only Rolex knows for sure.

[rolexgiants]

u have a better chance of seeing jesus christ and winning the lotto in the same day as selling a tt datejust for a decent price...