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Old 15 January 2013, 09:42 AM   #1
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Most Versatile Rolex?

Just curious as to what you guys/gals think.

It has often been asked: what is the perfect everyday rolex?

But that is very different from the most versatile.

Old or new style....doesn't matter.

What do you think is the most versatile? sport, dress, casual....etc...what goes best in every single situation.

I am thinking DJII (white or black dial) with the smooth bezel or the GMTIIC.

What say you??
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:43 AM   #2
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:44 AM   #3
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i am thinking djii with the smooth bezel or the gmtiic.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:45 AM   #4
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DJII smooth bezel or an Explorer 1.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:46 AM   #5
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DJII smooth bezel or an Explorer 1.
hmmmm, good call with the explorer I. i personally prefer the 39mm version.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:47 AM   #6
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I might be biased but I'd vote for the Datejust 36mm.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:54 AM   #7
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SD for me.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:55 AM   #8
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hmmmm, good call with the explorer I. i personally prefer the 39mm version.
I am a fan of the larger size, too. You might say this is "quintessential" Rolex.

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Old 15 January 2013, 09:55 AM   #9
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"I am thinking DJII (white or black dial) with the smooth bezel or the GMTIIC."

And I am thinking that you are right on target, I have one of each (white face DJII) and find that that meet every need for me.
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Old 15 January 2013, 09:59 AM   #10
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I am a fan of the larger size, too. You might say this is "quintessential" Rolex.

damned that looks good on you.
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"I am thinking DJII (white or black dial) with the smooth bezel or the GMTIIC."

And I am thinking that you are right on target, I have one of each (white face DJII) and find that that meet every need for me.

pics please sir!!!
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SD for me.

i get that most people answer with their favorite watch. But do you really think that the SD is the most versatile in terms of being suitable for every environment?
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:10 AM   #13
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damned that looks good on you.
I wish it was mine. Just looked it up on google images. Might go get one now though...
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i get that most people answer with their favorite watch. But do you really think that the SD is the most versatile in terms of being suitable for every environment?
I think people will tend to choose their favorite watches on this forum since we have a lot of one-watch-owners, making them people who will have their timepieces on their wrists for every occasion!

If you ask me, I think the SD could be a very versatile watch if worn by somebody who can pull it off. Me thinks it's too big for my wrists though and I prefer smaller watches, hence my decision of forgetting about the GMT-IIc and going for the classic (at least in my humble opinion) original Datejust.
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:16 AM   #15
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Why would a SD be more versatile to something like a Submariner?
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i get that most people answer with their favorite watch. But do you really think that the SD is the most versatile in terms of being suitable for every environment?

I say yes.
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:17 AM   #17
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I had a DJ and it was pretty versatile. I then thew on a Sub and it destroyed my reality so to me the sub is versatile. It saved Bonds a**
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:17 AM   #18
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Explorer (39mm).
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:18 AM   #19
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I think people will tend to choose their favorite watches on this forum since we have a lot of one-watch-owners, making them people who will have their timepieces on their wrists for every occasion!

If you ask me, I think the SD could be a very versatile watch if worn by somebody who can pull it off. Me thinks it's too big for my wrists though and I prefer smaller watches, hence my decision of forgetting about the GMT-IIc and going for the classic (at least in my humble opinion) original Datejust.
decent point. however, i do believe that the SD is the ultimate sport watch. many people see the sub as not a convenient watch for the boardroom and the SD is two steps sportier than the sub.

the DJ on the other hand might just be the most versatile. imho
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This one even more than the sub date
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I say yes.
and sir i greatly appreciate your viewpoint.....
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Datejust on super jubilee for me
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:29 AM   #25
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DJ/DJII smooth bezel and Explorer I (36 and 39)

Either of them go with anything.
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:33 AM   #26
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:36 AM   #27
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I say Daytona. Sporty and dressy all in one package.

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DJ2 smooth bezel stick dial.
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Old 15 January 2013, 10:45 AM   #29
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I asked myself this same question when looking for my first Rolex, I chose the.................Daytona.

I think this is perfect watch for all occasions.

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