Least Liked Rolex Line

[lorsban]

Hey guys,

Just curious....

Besides Cellini, which Rolex Model Line do you like the least and why?

[BiG JeEzY]

For me, its probably still the Yacht Master II. Why? Because its the "clown master!!"

The design of the Yacht Master II is definitely growing on me though. I guess I just need to give the model some time. It is a very functional timepiece thats for sure.

[lorsban]

Ok, but what about the YM series in general?

[BiG JeEzY]

Originally Posted by lorsban

Ok, but what about the YM series in general?

I Love the Yacht Master 1, its only the Yacht Master II that I initially disliked. Its really hard to answer the question in terms of general models exactly because I like them all. There are just a few specific models that I may not be too fond of.

[blueface]

I never liked the oyster quartz models. I just don't like the way they look.

[gtbike72]

Originally Posted by blueface

I never liked the oyster quartz models. I just don't like the way they look.

x2

[BiG JeEzY]

To those who do not really find the Oysterquartz attractive, I found this website to be a good read. It is completely dedicated to the OQ. I personally like the OQ myself, though I agree that the design could have been better.

Oysterquartz.net website - CLICK!

[mrloneranger]

I think the YM is the best looking Prof Rolex! But i might be biased

[mrloneranger]

IMO most of the prof models look fairly similar. The SD, SM, YM, GMT etc all have similar case and strap with slightly different coloured bezels / dials.

I guess its a well proven design so why change it too much. I tend to prefer these models over the DD etc.

[Steven79]

Im not too fond of the Airking, explorer I, or the TT daytonas.

[SteyrAUG]

Originally Posted by Steven79

Im not too fond of the Airking, explorer I, or the TT daytonas.

Pretty much.

[Nigel Tufnel]

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[BigHat]

Air King and YM don't sing to me.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

[BigHat]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

Concur of course.

I just assumed these "nightmares" were automatically hated and we were judging among the least favorite mainstream models

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by BigHat

Concur of course.

I just assumed these "nightmares" were automatically hated and we were judging among the least favorite mainstream models

Yeah, I know. Well, the least liked for me would be the "Masterpiece" Day-Date line then.

[RW16610]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

x2, + any Quartz models.

[jmk1]

I totally agree with u.

[Spark]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

I believe we are of kindred spirit.
Totally agree although HATE is a strong word.
We both have the same grail Rolex too

Also as much as I don't like saying it the Clownmaster II in WG is growing on me big time.

[austinsig]

Agreed! But the Leopard Daytona is worse than all of the others on the list combined!!!

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

[monkfish]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

Agreed. Also not keen on the explorer I

[Fred2]

Originally Posted by monkfish

Agreed. Also not keen on the explorer I

Get Bent

[veefour]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

After reading the whole thread there's no answer I can agree more with

[rolex_addict]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I hate:

• The YM II
• The "Zebra" DJ
• The "Leopard" Daytona
• The "Beach" Daytonas
• Any Rolex watch with diamonds/sapphires on the lugs, case and bracelet

x2

[fikko]

Explorer I.
Still can not figure out why Exp I is so popular in Japan before.

[zak98]

YM family
any diamond encrusted version

[stnmikita]

Originally Posted by zak98

YM family
any diamond encrusted version

X2!

I find any of the gemstone laden pieces from the Liberace Line to be ugly, pointless, gaudy, WAYYYY overpriced even at todays phony inflated commodities prices, and an overall abomination from a company that produces extremely fine and functional pieces 98% of the time.

Why do they even make those? Perhaps the Dubai market keeps those monstrosities in business. After all, at the ridiculous markup of those pieces if you sold one every 5 years you would cover your production and labor costs.

[AJF]

Originally Posted by stnmikita

X2!

I find any of the gemstone laden pieces from the Liberace Line to be ugly, pointless, gaudy, WAYYYY overpriced even at todays phony inflated commodities prices, and an overall abomination from a company that produces extremely fine and functional pieces 98% of the time.

Why do they even make those? Perhaps the Dubai market keeps those monstrosities in business. After all, at the ridiculous markup of those pieces if you sold one every 5 years you would cover your production and labor costs.

Could not agree more

[jaeger]

Originally Posted by stnmikita

X2!

I find any of the gemstone laden pieces from the Liberace Line to be ugly, pointless, gaudy, WAYYYY overpriced even at todays phony inflated commodities prices, and an overall abomination from a company that produces extremely fine and functional pieces 98% of the time.

Why do they even make those? Perhaps the Dubai market keeps those monstrosities in business. After all, at the ridiculous markup of those pieces if you sold one every 5 years you would cover your production and labor costs.

I never could understand why an otherwise nice looking watch would magically become ugly once it had precious stones attached to it, be it on the dial, the bezel, the bracelet or elsewhere. Seriously, what suddenly makes an otherwise nice looking watch, coupled with (beautiful) precious stones, suddenly "ugly"?

Would I buy a gem encrusted Rolex or Audemars, if money were no object? Probably not; not really my style. But it's a thing of beauty in its own right. Would I find a Rolex covered in diamonds ugly or otherwise "hate" it like a few here (hate for an inanimate object?!)? Nope.

Is it resentment for things out of reach? Or for those who can afford them (and do wear - or, in your eyes, "flaunt" them)? Or a bit of both?

[ROLEX MAN]

oyster quartz something rolex should never have done!