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horseco · 2 April 2011, 11:40 AM

To me Rolex was an 18k Day Date... as crazy as this is gonna sound, you bought a steel model until you could afford the DD... growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 70's & 80's all the "big shots" on both sides of the law wore 18k YG DD's, Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, & Mobsters... Even the President of the United States wore one... It was one of the few things that said, you were someone who knew what the good life was about... the Rolex brand to me was pure glamor... What model means Rolex to you & why?

Lion · 2 April 2011, 11:42 AM

I have always wanted a GMT Pepsi and I have one now but I would love to have a DD in Platinum...someday!!!

Rollie2011 · 2 April 2011, 11:45 AM

Sub for me.

Its just what I always associated Rolex with.

That and a TT DJ or DD.

TKB · 2 April 2011, 11:51 AM

Platinum DD. this is the 2000s, yellow gold is out.

horseco · 2 April 2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

I have always wanted a GMT Pepsi and I have one now but I would love to have a DD in Platinum...someday!!!

can I ask why you wanted the GMT Pepsi? was someone you saw, perhaps a celebrity ? or an advertisement?

sea-dweller · 2 April 2011, 11:56 AM

16610 Sub

Paracentesis · 2 April 2011, 11:57 AM

Sub.

horseco · 2 April 2011, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKB

Platinum DD. this is the 2000s, yellow gold is out.

I grew up in New Jersey in the late 70's & 80's... that's what the people that made things happen wore... so that is why that model meant Rolex to me...

chicfarmer1 · 2 April 2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

To me Rolex was an 18k Day Date... as crazy as this is gonna sound, you bought a steel model until you could afford the DD... growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 70's & 80's all the "big shots" on both sides of the law wore 18k YG DD's, Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, & Mobsters... Even the President of the United States wore one... It was one of the few things that said, you were someone who knew what the good life was about... the Rolex brand to me was pure glamor... What model means Rolex to you & why?

Yes, you posted this verbatim before.

horseco · 2 April 2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Sub.

is there a reason? James Bond perhaps? I really am interested to know why it is your Rolex icon...

horseco · 2 April 2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Yes, you posted this verbatim before.

good call... yes I did... I want to know why people love the brand?

horseco · 2 April 2011, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

16610 Sub

any special reason?

Paracentesis · 2 April 2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

is there a reason? James Bond perhaps? I really am interested to know why it is your Rolex icon...

It's the most famous Rolex, and probably the most famous watch (from any brand) on Earth. Don't ask me why it's famous, it just is. Ergo the quintessential Rolex.

1bad750 · 2 April 2011, 12:11 PM

always wanted a 2tone datejust, got 2, also always wanted a yg dd now I have that too. gold can be in or out a dd is always cool.

Caraptor · 2 April 2011, 12:30 PM

Submariner for me. I've wanted a Sub since I was a kid, since before I even knew how much they cost. My dad has always worn a diver, and I asssociate that style with him. My first real watch was a timex diver that looked a lot like a Sub. It had the Mercedes hand and everything. I didn't even know that it looked like a Rolex. When the day came that I got my first good look at a Submariner, I knew that was it--that's the one watch for me. It all came together. Seeing my Dad's watches and admiring my own beloved diver, and then seeing the Sub, I realized that to me, it was the end-all-be all of watches. It's just me. Something about it, the design, the crown, the text on the dial, it stirs up a lot of childhood memories that I can barely put my finger on.
I'll have one someday.

horseco · 2 April 2011, 12:32 PM

Caraptor, that answers my question perfectly... thank you...

Alcan · 2 April 2011, 12:42 PM

I was always intrigued by the history of the Rolex brand.

How did it get started?

When did it get started?

Where did it get started?

That's what drove me, until I finally tracked down what we believe to be the very first generation Rolex and the birth of the brand, the Big Bang of Rolex.

bscepter · 2 April 2011, 01:49 PM

for me, the sub - mainly for its silver-screen connection.

Dr. Robert · 2 April 2011, 02:05 PM

Submariner.......1962 Dr. No Sean Connery as agent 007, Bond, James Bond.
The icon watch!!!!!!

Tri-Tip · 2 April 2011, 02:40 PM

White Gold Daytona 116509

horseco · 2 April 2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

White Gold Daytona 116509

any special reason the Daytona is it?

Speed · 2 April 2011, 02:55 PM

This...

vince211 · 2 April 2011, 03:31 PM

18k gold daytona with the black newman dial and red has marks! Why? Because I don't see that many around, and I already have my everyday SS watch. The gold Daytona I speak of is unique, and I'm a car guy at heart in alignment with its pedigree! Cheers!

-Up.

horseco · 2 April 2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by vince211

18k gold daytona with the black newman dial and red has marks! Why? Because I don't see that many around, and I already have my everyday SS watch. The gold Daytona I speak of is unique, and I'm a car guy at heart in alignment with its pedigree! Cheers!

-Up.

funny, I wear that very same watch, but mine is champagne with black sub dials...

kareemthedream33 · 2 April 2011, 03:46 PM

I would say SS Sub but you could also say TT jubilee DJ. These are your most common country club watches, I think.

duffman · 2 April 2011, 04:29 PM

Yellow gold is out? I've never been one to go with so called the masses. If I did, I would wear some cheap watch and dress in cheap clothes! I'll stick with rolex's and Paul&Shark thanks :)

falko · 2 April 2011, 05:15 PM

Have to say the SS sub, 5513 followed by the 16610

dddrees · 2 April 2011, 05:21 PM

The YG DD and the TT jubilee DJ.

kermit · 2 April 2011, 06:02 PM

Iconic ss sub all day long!!!

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 06:09 PM

Stainless Steel Sub (Pure Sub, sans date, sans cyclops!)

I'll admit that I also consider a Date Just (especially TT) to be QUINTESSENTIAL... I just don't like them!

Sub...! All day long!

2 April 2011, 11:40 AM	#1
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Whats your quintessential Rolex? To me Rolex was an 18k Day Date... as crazy as this is gonna sound, you bought a steel model until you could afford the DD... growing up in Northern New Jersey in the 70's & 80's all the "big shots" on both sides of the law wore 18k YG DD's, Judges, Lawyers, Doctors, & Mobsters... Even the President of the United States wore one... It was one of the few things that said, you were someone who knew what the good life was about... the Rolex brand to me was pure glamor... What model means Rolex to you & why?

2 April 2011, 11:42 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have always wanted a GMT Pepsi and I have one now but I would love to have a DD in Platinum...someday!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 April 2011, 11:51 AM	#4
TKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Tai Location: Chicago Watch: 118339 Meteorite Posts: 289	Platinum DD. this is the 2000s, yellow gold is out. __________________ "Death Before Dishonor" WG DD Diamond Meteorite CC "Z" SS DJ Tux Dial Roulette Wheel "M"

2 April 2011, 11:56 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	16610 Sub __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 April 2011, 12:11 PM	#14
1bad750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NewYork Posts: 634	always wanted a 2tone datejust, got 2, also always wanted a yg dd now I have that too. gold can be in or out a dd is always cool. __________________ Rolex 116233 TT Datejust Super Jubilee Rolex 18038 Yg DD President Whiteface,roman Rolex 69173 TT Datejust Factory red Vignette diamond Rolex 118238 Yg DD White roman. Rolex 16613 2 Tone Bluesey

2 April 2011, 11:45 AM	#3
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	Sub for me. Its just what I always associated Rolex with. That and a TT DJ or DD.

2 April 2011, 11:57 AM	#7
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Sub.

2 April 2011, 12:30 PM	#15
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Submariner for me. I've wanted a Sub since I was a kid, since before I even knew how much they cost. My dad has always worn a diver, and I asssociate that style with him. My first real watch was a timex diver that looked a lot like a Sub. It had the Mercedes hand and everything. I didn't even know that it looked like a Rolex. When the day came that I got my first good look at a Submariner, I knew that was it--that's the one watch for me. It all came together. Seeing my Dad's watches and admiring my own beloved diver, and then seeing the Sub, I realized that to me, it was the end-all-be all of watches. It's just me. Something about it, the design, the crown, the text on the dial, it stirs up a lot of childhood memories that I can barely put my finger on. I'll have one someday.

2 April 2011, 12:32 PM	#16
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	Caraptor, that answers my question perfectly... thank you...

2 April 2011, 12:42 PM	#17
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I was always intrigued by the history of the Rolex brand. How did it get started? When did it get started? Where did it get started? That's what drove me, until I finally tracked down what we believe to be the very first generation Rolex and the birth of the brand, the Big Bang of Rolex. Attached Images __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

2 April 2011, 01:49 PM	#18
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	for me, the sub - mainly for its silver-screen connection. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

2 April 2011, 02:05 PM	#19
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,281	Submariner.......1962 Dr. No Sean Connery as agent 007, Bond, James Bond. The icon watch!!!!!! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 April 2011, 02:40 PM	#20
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,474	White Gold Daytona 116509

2 April 2011, 02:55 PM	#22
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	This...

2 April 2011, 03:31 PM	#23
vince211 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Sub-c Posts: 190	18k gold daytona with the black newman dial and red has marks! Why? Because I don't see that many around, and I already have my everyday SS watch. The gold Daytona I speak of is unique, and I'm a car guy at heart in alignment with its pedigree! Cheers! -Up.

2 April 2011, 03:46 PM	#25
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	I would say SS Sub but you could also say TT jubilee DJ. These are your most common country club watches, I think.

2 April 2011, 04:29 PM	#26
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	Yellow gold is out? I've never been one to go with so called the masses. If I did, I would wear some cheap watch and dress in cheap clothes! I'll stick with rolex's and Paul&Shark thanks :)

2 April 2011, 05:15 PM	#27
falko Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Europe Watch: SS black Daytona Posts: 26	Have to say the SS sub, 5513 followed by the 16610

2 April 2011, 05:21 PM	#28
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The YG DD and the TT jubilee DJ. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 April 2011, 06:02 PM	#29
kermit Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: london uk Posts: 31	Iconic ss sub all day long!!!

2 April 2011, 06:09 PM	#30
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Stainless Steel Sub (Pure Sub, sans date, sans cyclops!) I'll admit that I also consider a Date Just (especially TT) to be QUINTESSENTIAL... I just don't like them! Sub...! All day long! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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