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Gtsby · 8 June 2021, 04:07 AM

TT was first choice for me. I spent about 6 months researching watches before buying my only luxury watch, my TT Serti Sub. I've always preferred the look of TT; fancy enough for a tux, but common enough to wear to the beach.

roviw · 8 June 2021, 04:36 AM

My first Rolex ( after wanting one for 20 years ) was a pre owned 1996 model GMT 16713, I got it in year 2000. I had been looking for a GMT and at the time liked the 16710 Coke model. However when I was looking I came across the TT and absolutely loved it.
This was before all the SS hype that eventually followed.
at that time you could get virtually every Rolex off the shelf with the exception of the Daytona that had a waiting list even then.
A few years later I added the Tudor Chrono with the awesome blue face, also pre-owned.
Roll on to 2015 and I added a 2 year old Daytona and then the following year the 16700 from 1996.
So I can honestly say my very first choice was a two tone.

Ed99 · 8 June 2021, 05:45 AM

Definitely the TT Sub Bluesy all the way!!! Best looking Two Tone watch out there. Wouldn't settle for anything else.

bob sims · 8 June 2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed99

Definitely the TT Sub Bluesy all the way!!! Best looking Two Tone watch out there. Wouldn't settle for anything else.

If you are going to own a sub the only great one is tt Blue.
For a lot of years I didn't know it came in anything but blue.

Rolex.Journey · 8 June 2021, 08:54 AM

Bluesy is the best TT Rolex. Not a fan of any others really. If it’s not the bluesy, go SS or all PM.

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JRell · 8 June 2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bob sims

If you are going to own a sub the only great one is tt Blue.
For a lot of years I didn't know it came in anything but blue.

I really like the bluesy. Had the new one and my 124060. To me nothing beats the all black pure original. To me the no date is not only the great sub, greatest Rolex, but greatest watch! But do miss my bluesy sometimes.

1995akcoop · 8 June 2021, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

It absolutely was my first choice. The year was 1996 and this watch was prominently featured on nearly every billboard in the city where I got my first finance job out of college. It was my grail and it was amazing...in fact, it still is!

what a beauty

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thecrownprince · 8 June 2021, 11:29 AM

The bluesy is amazing, and my favorite two tone followed by the LN

Duckman25 · 8 June 2021, 11:43 AM

Two tones aren't bad if they are rose gold. That is striking.

garyk · 8 June 2021, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

It absolutely was my first choice. The year was 1996 and this watch was prominently featured on nearly every billboard in the city where I got my first finance job out of college. It was my grail and it was amazing...in fact, it still is!

These were on so many outdoor boards for so long it’s become almost as iconic as YG DDs on celebs. I bought mine a year ago, could not be happier. Yours looks amazing!!

Notsoprobro · 8 June 2021, 12:09 PM

My first Rolex was a 116713, the TT GMT. After finally being in the position to pull the trigger, I discovered the TT GMT and instantly fell in love. I actually ended up selling my first one and forking over extra cash for essentially a NOS 116713.

The only way I see it leaving my collection is if I trade it for a 116718.

Dhiren · 8 June 2021, 04:14 PM

No it was not my first choice. I had 2 SD 43 bought over the last 18 months at MRP . One was unworn.
A friend of mine got the new two tone Sub the bluesy also at retail. During one of our conversation he told me that he wanted an SS watch but bought this and has not worn it. He Asked me if I would like to buy it and I told him I’ll swap it with the SS SD43 and pay him the difference. Got it and I love it still haven’t worn it it’s still stickerd but sized to my wrist size.

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Big J · 8 June 2021, 11:21 PM

I was leaning toward a 116613LN as my fourth. Never got the call for it. I inquired about the 114060 and got it a week later. I wanted a Daytona next and was interested in the white dial 116500 or 116503. The 116503 was in stock. I liked it and it was available. I really like the combination of the steel and gold.

SaddleSC · 8 June 2021, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1995akcoop

what a beauty

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by garyk

These were on so many outdoor boards for so long it’s become almost as iconic as YG DDs on celebs. I bought mine a year ago, could not be happier. Yours looks amazing!!

Thank you and congrats on your bluesy as well!

watchmainspring · 14 June 2021, 08:42 AM

I'm on the list for a two-tone skydweller. It's my first choice skydweller. It takes the classic two tone datejust design to an entirely new level.

I have a bluesy, which is my favorite watch, even more than my 116610 and the 16610lv I parted with. Or my day-date even.

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Big Tex Rolex · 11 August 2021, 07:37 AM

Love the Bluesy.

inadeje · 11 August 2021, 08:13 AM

Cerca 1997, two Rolex on the ADs countertop. 1 x SS Zenith Daytona white dial and 1 x TT Daytona white dial. My excuse is that in the 90s blingy gold was king. I bought the TT. I loved the watch for decades and still have it. Would I have bought the TT today? Probably not. But back then, it was hip and way more desirable than the SS.

MikeyV · 11 August 2021, 09:41 AM

If you don't count solid gold ones (DD for me) then yes, TT DJ41 was my first choice. Champagne/Jubilee.

robinmgb · 11 August 2021, 04:51 PM

Depends on the model, personally I’ve bought as first choice for Daytona, Submariner and DJ41 also might do soon for a SkyD

Pinchy · 11 August 2021, 06:27 PM

Bluesy was the first rolex I fell in love with.

bob sims · 12 August 2021, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by inadeje

Would I have bought the TT today? Probably not. But back then, it was hip and way more desirable than the SS.

Still is!

Wuzagoodtime · 12 August 2021, 01:23 PM

I just ordered a Root Beer. I don't think there is a more unique better looking Rolex on there.

joeboy · 12 August 2021, 08:10 PM

I have a 14080M oyster steel as my first and have ordered a Rolesor black sub from AD which I hope to receive before Xmas. Also bought two Rolesor Explorers as well. So thas 3 to 1 to Rolesor at my place.

mml4 · 12 August 2021, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by minhc88

rolex does do a really good job on their tt peices. I see some snobs (very few) will say you only bought tt because you can't afford the full pm. I bought the tt skyd over ss black dial back in 2017 right before the ss madness.

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8 June 2021, 04:36 AM	#212
roviw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ivor Location: Hampshire , UK Posts: 205	My first Rolex ( after wanting one for 20 years ) was a pre owned 1996 model GMT 16713, I got it in year 2000. I had been looking for a GMT and at the time liked the 16710 Coke model. However when I was looking I came across the TT and absolutely loved it. This was before all the SS hype that eventually followed. at that time you could get virtually every Rolex off the shelf with the exception of the Daytona that had a waiting list even then. A few years later I added the Tudor Chrono with the awesome blue face, also pre-owned. Roll on to 2015 and I added a 2 year old Daytona and then the following year the 16700 from 1996. So I can honestly say my very first choice was a two tone. __________________ 16713 GMT Master II Bi-metal 79280P Tudor Prince Chrono Blue face 116520 Daytona White face 16700 GMT Master Pepsi Bezel

8 June 2021, 12:09 PM	#221
Notsoprobro "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 376	My first Rolex was a 116713, the TT GMT. After finally being in the position to pull the trigger, I discovered the TT GMT and instantly fell in love. I actually ended up selling my first one and forking over extra cash for essentially a NOS 116713. The only way I see it leaving my collection is if I trade it for a 116718. __________________ Rolex GMT 116719BLRO Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15510st Omega Seamaster 210.30.42.20.04.001 Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope 329.30.43.51.03.001

8 June 2021, 11:21 PM	#223
Big J "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 262	I was leaning toward a 116613LN as my fourth. Never got the call for it. I inquired about the 114060 and got it a week later. I wanted a Daytona next and was interested in the white dial 116500 or 116503. The 116503 was in stock. I liked it and it was available. I really like the combination of the steel and gold. __________________ 114060 Submariner : 116503 Daytona White 116710 GMT LN : 116710 GMT BLNR 116900 Air King : 126300 DateJust Blue : 126610LV Submariner

14 June 2021, 08:42 AM	#225
watchmainspring 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: Casio F91W Posts: 928	I'm on the list for a two-tone skydweller. It's my first choice skydweller. It takes the classic two tone datejust design to an entirely new level. I have a bluesy, which is my favorite watch, even more than my 116610 and the 16610lv I parted with. Or my day-date even. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA I do not respond to PMs with e-mail addresses or external links.

11 August 2021, 08:13 AM	#227
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	Cerca 1997, two Rolex on the ADs countertop. 1 x SS Zenith Daytona white dial and 1 x TT Daytona white dial. My excuse is that in the 90s blingy gold was king. I bought the TT. I loved the watch for decades and still have it. Would I have bought the TT today? Probably not. But back then, it was hip and way more desirable than the SS. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

8 June 2021, 04:07 AM	#211
Gtsby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: FL Posts: 11	TT was first choice for me. I spent about 6 months researching watches before buying my only luxury watch, my TT Serti Sub. I've always preferred the look of TT; fancy enough for a tux, but common enough to wear to the beach.

8 June 2021, 05:45 AM	#213
Ed99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto MapleLeaf Watch: Submariner Posts: 235	Definitely the TT Sub Bluesy all the way!!! Best looking Two Tone watch out there. Wouldn't settle for anything else.

8 June 2021, 08:54 AM	#215
Rolex.Journey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: CA Watch: Sub Posts: 327	Bluesy is the best TT Rolex. Not a fan of any others really. If it’s not the bluesy, go SS or all PM. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 June 2021, 11:29 AM	#218
thecrownprince "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 354	The bluesy is amazing, and my favorite two tone followed by the LN

8 June 2021, 11:43 AM	#219
Duckman25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tysons Corner, VA Posts: 47	Two tones aren't bad if they are rose gold. That is striking.

8 June 2021, 04:14 PM	#222
Dhiren "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: India Posts: 518	No it was not my first choice. I had 2 SD 43 bought over the last 18 months at MRP . One was unworn. A friend of mine got the new two tone Sub the bluesy also at retail. During one of our conversation he told me that he wanted an SS watch but bought this and has not worn it. He Asked me if I would like to buy it and I told him I’ll swap it with the SS SD43 and pay him the difference. Got it and I love it still haven’t worn it it’s still stickerd but sized to my wrist size. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2021, 07:37 AM	#226
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,574	Love the Bluesy.

11 August 2021, 09:41 AM	#228
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	If you don't count solid gold ones (DD for me) then yes, TT DJ41 was my first choice. Champagne/Jubilee.

11 August 2021, 04:51 PM	#229
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Depends on the model, personally I’ve bought as first choice for Daytona, Submariner and DJ41 also might do soon for a SkyD

11 August 2021, 06:27 PM	#230
Pinchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 599	Bluesy was the first rolex I fell in love with.

12 August 2021, 01:23 PM	#232
Wuzagoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40	I just ordered a Root Beer. I don't think there is a more unique better looking Rolex on there.

12 August 2021, 08:10 PM	#233
joeboy Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 252	I have a 14080M oyster steel as my first and have ordered a Rolesor black sub from AD which I hope to receive before Xmas. Also bought two Rolesor Explorers as well. So thas 3 to 1 to Rolesor at my place.

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