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President Explorer · 11 May 2006, 06:37 AM

In your opinion, which of these is the "Rolex Icon"?

Which do you prefer?

Spencer · 11 May 2006, 02:26 PM

I'm a fan of the sub...

RogerF · 11 May 2006, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by President Explorer

In your opinion, which of these is the "Rolex Icon"?

Which do you prefer?

IMO the TT DJ with jub bracelet is THE Rolex icon. But of the 2 you mentioned the President for sure.

JJ Irani · 11 May 2006, 05:07 PM

My dear friend,

EVERY ROLEX is an ICON....but there's only one ULTIMATE>>>

padi56 · 11 May 2006, 08:09 PM

Well for me its got to be the Sub,both great watches ,but myself not
a lover of precious metal watches,any brand.

Manatee · 11 May 2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by President Explorer

In your opinion, which of these is the "Rolex Icon"?

Which do you prefer?

I agree with Roger. The truly iconic Rolex model is the steel/gold Datejust. Look at any large dealer's display cases to get an idea what percentage of Rolex's sales is comprised of that model (and it's all-steel mate.)

Of the two you mention, both are well-known and classic Rolex models. When most people think of a "dive watch", they're thinking of the Submariner. And when they think of what the high-powered (but lacking in taste ;-)) business executive wears, they think of a yellow gold Day-Date. The tasteful exec, of couse, wears a classic Patek, Vacheron, or equivalent with his impeccably tailored suits - not a garish hunk of gold.

Which do I prefer? It's hard to choose one over the other. I wouldn't typically wear the Day-Date on a ride with my bicycle club, although I have done it. And I certainly wouldn't wear a Submariner with a business suit. Each has its place in one's collection of watches.

bhrees · 12 May 2006, 01:53 AM

between a Prez and a Sub Date I got to take the Prez. its my Ideal watch in white gold or Platinum with that dark MOP dial and romans

C.J. · 12 May 2006, 02:41 AM

edt

JJ Irani · 12 May 2006, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bhrees

between a Prez and a Sub Date I got to take the Prez. its my Ideal watch in white gold or Platinum with that dark MOP dial and romans

You talkin' about this baby, Brian?

bhrees · 12 May 2006, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You talkin' about this baby, Brian?

yes thats the one! although I would get the hands in white gold, the black is a little hard to read.
I love the look of the china white dial faces but this one is just so unique! I must own it one day

JJ Irani · 12 May 2006, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bhrees

yes thats the one! although I would get the hands in white gold, the black is a little hard to read.
I love the look of the china white dial faces but this one is just so unique! I must own it one day

Good luck on that, pal...you never know...dreams do come true, uh?

Manatee · 12 May 2006, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bhrees

yes thats the one! although I would get the hands in white gold, the black is a little hard to read.

That watch has black hands? Where does Rolex get this black gold?

12 May 2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

Where does Rolex get this black gold?

From the Clampets.

Manatee · 12 May 2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

From the Clampets.

Perhaps he thought the hands in the photo were black because he was drinking too much Texas tea. :-)

13 May 2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

Perhaps he thought the hands in the photo were black because he was drinking too much Texas tea. :-)

Dunno about that, but I gotta go... going to take a swim in the see-ment pond.

Rto · 14 October 2006, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You talkin' about this baby, Brian?

JJ, what is the exactly part number for this DD with the MOP dial and pricing?

That's one of the most beatifull !

djemmtee · 14 October 2006, 05:51 PM

im a sub man as well, something about 40 mm does it for me.

Lol-x · 14 October 2006, 06:55 PM

The Day-Date is the flagship model of Rolex.
The Submariner is most likely the icon of Rolex (sports) watches.

eltonbalch · 15 October 2006, 12:45 AM

These two

C.J. · 15 October 2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eltonbalch

These two

Couldn't agree more

Rockrolex · 15 October 2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bhrees

between a Prez and a Sub Date I got to take the Prez. its my Ideal watch in white gold or Platinum with that dark MOP dial and romans

How about this flavor of Pressie:

Another classic.

C.J. · 15 October 2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

How about this flavor of Pressie:

Another classic.

Ed, That's probably the only DD I've ever seen with diamonds that I like

Very tasteful, very, very nice

Rodmo · 15 October 2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eltonbalch

These two

Agree as well!!

haakon59 · 15 October 2006, 02:12 AM

I would say they are both icons. Rolex has done a great job both making and marketing their watches. If you think dive watches, your mind immediately thinks about the Submariner and it's style practically defines divers. If you think dress watch, the Day-Date immediately comes to mind and many people take it as a trusted sign of accomplishment. You can't do much better than that.

mike · 15 October 2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by haakon59

I would say they are both icons. Rolex has done a great job both making and marketing their watches. If you think dive watches, your mind immediately thinks about the Submariner and it's style practically defines divers. If you think dress watch, the Day-Date immediately comes to mind and many people take it as a trusted sign of accomplishment. You can't do much better than that.

Yeah,...that's about as good a description as it gets.

JJ Irani · 15 October 2006, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by haakon59

I would say they are both icons. Rolex has done a great job both making and marketing their watches. If you think dive watches, your mind immediately thinks about the Submariner and it's style practically defines divers. If you think dress watch, the Day-Date immediately comes to mind and many people take it as a trusted sign of accomplishment. You can't do much better than that.

Agreed, Haakon. Well said!

watchdrummer · 15 October 2006, 03:20 AM

I am partial to this one--cause I just bought it. Looks better in person.

JJ Irani · 15 October 2006, 03:22 AM

Agreed, Terry....that must be truly a work of art in the "flesh"!!

maverick · 15 October 2006, 07:28 AM

I go with the Pres for Perpetual models and the Sub/Date for the Professional series.

=) maverick

A little Halloween flavor

Otto · 15 October 2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by President Explorer

In your opinion, which of these is the "Rolex Icon"?

Which do you prefer?

I prefer the Day-Date; but it's hard to compare two such different models.

As for the icon question, I'd also say the Day-Date.

If you were to ask most people about Rolex, I think the Day-Date (or the TT DJ w/jublilee) would be the first image that would come to mind.

In terms of which sport watch is most frequently seen, I'd go with the SS Sub; but I'd say the Daytona is the iconic Rolex sport watch; though my view on that is probably swayed by living in Japan, where the SS Daytona is revered, and also by my habit of reading Rolex discussion boards, where the SS Daytona is treated as the ultimate find.

11 May 2006, 06:37 AM	#1
President Explorer Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: US Posts: 24	President Day Date vs. SS Submariner Date In your opinion, which of these is the "Rolex Icon"? Which do you prefer?

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Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	I'm a fan of the sub... __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Well for me its got to be the Sub,both great watches ,but myself not a lover of precious metal watches,any brand. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

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bhrees "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland Ohio Watch: SS/WG DJ jubilee Posts: 131	between a Prez and a Sub Date I got to take the Prez. its my Ideal watch in white gold or Platinum with that dark MOP dial and romans __________________ Regards Brian

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djemmtee "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Mike Location: Tustin Watch: LV Sub Posts: 1,940	im a sub man as well, something about 40 mm does it for me. __________________ 116610 LN 116713 LN Instagram: rolexfan69

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	The Day-Date is the flagship model of Rolex. The Submariner is most likely the icon of Rolex (sports) watches.

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eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	Rolex Icons These two

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haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I would say they are both icons. Rolex has done a great job both making and marketing their watches. If you think dive watches, your mind immediately thinks about the Submariner and it's style practically defines divers. If you think dress watch, the Day-Date immediately comes to mind and many people take it as a trusted sign of accomplishment. You can't do much better than that.

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watchdrummer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Terry Location: va Watch: TT YM TT Sub TT Da Posts: 264	I am partial to this one--cause I just bought it. Looks better in person. Attached Images

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Agreed, Terry....that must be truly a work of art in the "flesh"!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Two different type watches >>> I go with the Pres for Perpetual models and the Sub/Date for the Professional series. =) maverick A little Halloween flavor

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