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Old 7 March 2020, 10:36 AM   #1
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>>> Most Versatile TT Rolex <<<

Here's a fun topic, I think...

I know a lot of folks on the forum are skeptic or
stigmatic when it comes to TT watches...
Doesn’t have to be that way.

SS is where it's at... blah blah blah
Don’t get me wrong.
While I love most of the SS professional line
I also love GOLD in the mix ... Plus i believe there are
many who love the combination of SS and Gold,
Rolesor as Rolex calls it...

So which Rolex do you believe is the most versatile
TT Rolex ?
5 or 6 digit reference , no right or wrong answer here.
Too many to put up a pole ..,
Post a pic of state your favorite...

TT Datejust or one of the professional models:

TT-GMT
TT-Submariner
TT-Daytona
TT-Sky Dweller or the newly added
TT-Sea Dweller

If it were to be your only one or max 2 watch collection
adding a SS watch but still most versatile TT you would
LOVE to wear...

Am I missing a TT model not mentioned ?
Let me know... or post it...

disclaimer: If this has been done before add the link so we
can reference it as well...
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Old 7 March 2020, 10:48 AM   #2
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Purely subjective of course, but here goes. I Absolutely TT YG on jubilee, so I vote DJ. To me, it’s iconic and defines the brand. I don’t like RG jubilee. And I really don’t like either YG or RG on oyster. YMMV but just my thoughts.
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Old 7 March 2020, 10:51 AM   #3
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No contest here, this one by a mile. Iconic.
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Old 7 March 2020, 10:53 AM   #4
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I say the Bluesy Mario
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:03 AM   #5
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While I have one of these



I am surprised to say that these Datejust 41 in Rolesor are growing on me



but I'd probably go with the silver dial
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:08 AM   #6
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My TT sea seller gets a lot of versatility. Although it’s my only two tone
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:27 AM   #7
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I say the Bluesy Mario
Good one Danny ...
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:46 AM   #8
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Bluesy or CHNR gets my vote. There are quite a few nice options though.

Are you shopping for something in the TT aisle?
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Old 7 March 2020, 12:46 PM   #9
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I think the Daytona was made for TT. Looks great. The DJ also wears it well. Not a fan of TT subs... To me the sub wants to be one or the other.
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Old 7 March 2020, 12:52 PM   #10
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SkyD TT black dial.
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Old 7 March 2020, 02:11 PM   #11
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CHNR. Bluesy close second.

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Old 7 March 2020, 10:21 PM   #12
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No contest here, this one by a mile. Iconic.
Nice DJ... love the champagne stick Dial and
Fluted bezel...
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Old 7 March 2020, 10:43 PM   #13
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For me the most versatile is the TT sub LN. Five or Six digit
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Old 7 March 2020, 10:56 PM   #14
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:02 PM   #15
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It’s pretty hard to argue against the TT Datejust. Probably THE most recognizable Rolex, and super versatile too.
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Old 7 March 2020, 11:04 PM   #16
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I agree that TT is very versatile especially if you have a collection of one, like me. For me the skyD was the best choice. As a traveler, I use every complication of this watch to make my life easier

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Old 7 March 2020, 11:07 PM   #17
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&gt;&gt;&gt; Most Versatile TT Rolex &lt;&lt;&lt;

I don't believe one is better than the other but for my money I'll take a Daytona!!!

It can be used as a stop watch; a second time zone timer or even as a date tracker!!




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CHNR is the only TT that I would consider wearing from the current line up.


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Old 7 March 2020, 11:19 PM   #20
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The TT Yacht-master 40 would look great dressed up or down and I think everose is a nice contemporary look. Choc or black dial options too




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Old 7 March 2020, 11:20 PM   #21
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Bluesy, Rootbeer, DJ41

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Old 7 March 2020, 11:35 PM   #22
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The most "versatile"would be the Datejust on Jubilee, period. Dress up or dress down, it's the quintessential TT Rolex. As for the best or most beautiful, that's purely subjective.
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Old 8 March 2020, 12:59 AM   #23
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Nice DJ... love the champagne stick Dial and
Fluted bezel...
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Old 8 March 2020, 01:39 AM   #24
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It has to be the DJ, at one time the most copied watch in the world. Now today that would clearly be the Sub and as such with ALL tool watches they need to be SS
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Old 8 March 2020, 01:44 AM   #25
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I say the Bluesy Mario
Not everyone’s choice but for my lifestyle it works!
The Blue TT Submariner for me.
I like to wear a lot of blues and browns. I enjoy wearing it , the dial
is mesmerizing...
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The DJ gets my vote. I like the white dial...
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Versatile TT Rolex? DJ without any doubt. Most beautiful or best looking is another story and that depends on your particular liking.
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Not everyone’s choice but for my lifestyle it works!
The Blue TT Submariner for me.
I like to wear a lot of blues and browns. I enjoy wearing it , the dial
is mesmerizing...
Great pics. Feel the same about mine.
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Old 8 March 2020, 02:00 AM   #29
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I love rose gold but it seems a bit too much for my taste alone. However, RG and SS is absolutely awesome!! The DJ or Yachtmaster in this combo would be my choice!
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The TT Yacht-master 40 would look great dressed up or down and I think everose is a nice contemporary look. Choc or black dial options too




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This is the one I thought of for the thread too.
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