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dannyboy123 · 2 April 2022, 05:14 AM

Up until age 50 I was s/s sports watch guy all day long, until I fell in love with and purchased a rootbeer. I also have a Sub and Slate YM. Over the last 2 years I've really become taken with gold and DJs and am nowwaitlisted for a few rose gold options.

I'm wondering if the scarcity of s/s helped broaden my horizons? Either way I'm glad it did.

Talking of gold, that Vacheron 222......wow.

MHB · 2 April 2022, 05:17 AM

I'm on the list for a RG DD40 Chocolate Motif dial.

Seeing some of the sports models hit 30k+ and realizing you can likely get a full PM DD40 for around 40k retail without a crazy wait time, starts to put things in perspective.

rolexpure · 2 April 2022, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MHB

I'm on the list for a RG DD40 Chocolate Motif dial.

Seeing some of the sports models hit 30k+ and realizing you can likely get a full PM DD40 for around 40k retail without a crazy wait time, starts to put things in perspective.

You better be prepared to wait.

DD40s especially RG ones are super hard to get now. Some ppl I know going on 15+ months now. I've been waiting for close to 12 and nothing in sight anytime soon.

Paul92 · 2 April 2022, 05:23 AM

I was having a similar chat with a friend recently when I was debating between keeping a SS sports or RG OF Daytona due to a lifestyle change. I bet there are many SS watch people that feel the same about a PM DD. It’s an addictive climb up the Rolex ladder.

vh2k · 2 April 2022, 06:12 AM

Artificial scarcity + changing old age tastes = TT Datejust.

telesquire · 2 April 2022, 06:34 AM

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

cryptowalkway · 2 April 2022, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

Well that’s not rude…

WatchGuy1966 · 2 April 2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cryptowalkway

Well that’s not rude…

It's not about you.

He's talking about himself.

S’portEye · 2 April 2022, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

What a myopic viewpoint… typical

Paul92 · 2 April 2022, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

And have no mortgage, a young wife, loads of time off, somehow beige clothes seem a good goal…

TswaneNguni · 2 April 2022, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

JohnnyW · 2 April 2022, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

You sound like a real twat! You'll do well here.

NachoNeal · 2 April 2022, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyW

You sound like a real twat! You'll do well here.

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Traveling · 3 April 2022, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyW

You sound like a real twat! You'll do well here.

Wee-Willie · 2 April 2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

Mt 1st Rolex was a YG TT at age 31 & I did buy a YG Day Date this January at age 67.....I've ALWAYS liked YG & Rolex..OLD...Ahem??

dannyboy123 · 2 April 2022, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

Jebus I'm wearing a beige cardigan as I type.

illiguy · 3 April 2022, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

Philadelphialawyer1 · 3 April 2022, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

A classic quote from the barrister...

Wee-Willie · 3 April 2022, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Philadelphialawyer1

A classic quote from the barrister...

A quote from a young, foolish whipper-snapper!
And...stay off my yard, you young punk!!

Denver Dick · 3 April 2022, 05:40 AM

I loved this TT DJ 16013 when I bought it in 1987, I was 35 years old. I'm now 70 and the watch is 35, and each time it comes back from the RSC looking like new after servicing, the love is renewed. When I mentioned that I need to decide who will inherit it someday (I have no kids), my 26-year-old niece who has seen it on my wrist all her life immediately threw her hat in the ring. That kid's got taste.

dannyboy123 · 3 April 2022, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Denver Dick

I loved this TT DJ 16013 when I bought it in 1987, I was 35 years old. I'm now 70 and the watch is 35, and each time it comes back from the RSC looking like new after servicing, the love is renewed. When I mentioned that I need to decide who will inherit it someday (I have no kids), my 26-year-old niece who has seen it on my wrist all her life immediately threw her hat in the ring. That kid's got taste.

That's such a classic, so cool you still love it. Mind you I've owned my Sub for 35 years too.

Arid · 4 April 2022, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Denver Dick

I loved this TT DJ 16013 when I bought it in 1987, I was 35 years old. I'm now 70 and the watch is 35, and each time it comes back from the RSC looking like new after servicing, the love is renewed. When I mentioned that I need to decide who will inherit it someday (I have no kids), my 26-year-old niece who has seen it on my wrist all her life immediately threw her hat in the ring. That kid's got taste.

For some reason I read “my 26-year-old wife”

joli160 · 3 April 2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

That’s me

Andad · 3 April 2022, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

Shadow Play · 3 April 2022, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by telesquire

Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

To be fair YG is becoming more fashionable with the trendsetters again. Your possibly simply not a particularly fashionable person and this trend is just passing you by?

downtorock · 2 April 2022, 07:42 AM

yes, that vacheron 222 is cool!

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Fleetlord · 2 April 2022, 07:55 AM

Rolex had been selling themselves short for years. It was one of their few marketing mis-steps...too much focus and availability on lower cost SS sports references that distracted the market for too long.

People are clearly willing and able to SPEND more on Rolex than even Rolex themselves fully realized until recent years. The full power of the Rolex brand has finally been unleashed and that is being proven in much higher Classic, TT and PM reference purchases than ever before. To the moon!!!

RyanJ · 2 April 2022, 08:21 AM

I am speaking only for myself but my tastes are definitely changing as I get older.

I don't know whether I still actually hate the cyclops or now hate the cyclops because I actually need it.

The Day Date is something I always liked but not something I ever thought I would really want but now I totally see myself rocking a rose gold with olive dial while telling people to get off my lawn.

WatchGuy1966 · 2 April 2022, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ

I am speaking only for myself but my tastes are definitely changing as I get older.

I don't know whether I still actually hate the cyclops or now hate the cyclops because I actually need it.

The Day Date is something I always liked but not something I ever thought I would really want but now I totally see myself rocking a rose gold with olive dial while telling people to get off my lawn.

Epic 1000th post!!! response.

I hope you get that Day Date! It's a beauty

Paul92 · 2 April 2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanJ

I am speaking only for myself but my tastes are definitely changing as I get older.

I don't know whether I still actually hate the cyclops or now hate the cyclops because I actually need it.

The Day Date is something I always liked but not something I ever thought I would really want but now I totally see myself rocking a rose gold with olive dial while telling people to get off my lawn.

Brilliant

2 April 2022, 05:14 AM	#1
dannyboy123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: LonZealand Posts: 830	I Can't Stop Looking at T/T DJ and PM President's - Rolex's Strategy All Along Up until age 50 I was s/s sports watch guy all day long, until I fell in love with and purchased a rootbeer. I also have a Sub and Slate YM. Over the last 2 years I've really become taken with gold and DJs and am nowwaitlisted for a few rose gold options. I'm wondering if the scarcity of s/s helped broaden my horizons? Either way I'm glad it did. Talking of gold, that Vacheron 222......wow.

3 April 2022, 05:40 AM	#20
Denver Dick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Wayne Location: Ventura County CA Watch: TT DateJust 16013 Posts: 428	I loved this TT DJ 16013 when I bought it in 1987, I was 35 years old. I'm now 70 and the watch is 35, and each time it comes back from the RSC looking like new after servicing, the love is renewed. When I mentioned that I need to decide who will inherit it someday (I have no kids), my 26-year-old niece who has seen it on my wrist all her life immediately threw her hat in the ring. That kid's got taste. __________________ Rolex DateJust 16013 Omega Railmaster 2503.52

2 April 2022, 07:42 AM	#26
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,307	I Can't Stop Looking at T/T DJ and PM President's - Rolex's Strategy All Along yes, that vacheron 222 is cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2022, 05:17 AM	#2
MHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: VTNR, 214270, FXD Posts: 442	I'm on the list for a RG DD40 Chocolate Motif dial. Seeing some of the sports models hit 30k+ and realizing you can likely get a full PM DD40 for around 40k retail without a crazy wait time, starts to put things in perspective.

2 April 2022, 05:23 AM	#4
Paul92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 23	I was having a similar chat with a friend recently when I was debating between keeping a SS sports or RG OF Daytona due to a lifestyle change. I bet there are many SS watch people that feel the same about a PM DD. It’s an addictive climb up the Rolex ladder.

2 April 2022, 06:12 AM	#5
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Artificial scarcity + changing old age tastes = TT Datejust.

2 April 2022, 06:34 AM	#6
telesquire Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: UK Posts: 379	Yep...gold...old mans watch of choice. Dreading the day I wake up and start wearing YG.....and beige clothes.

2 April 2022, 07:55 AM	#27
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Rolex had been selling themselves short for years. It was one of their few marketing mis-steps...too much focus and availability on lower cost SS sports references that distracted the market for too long. People are clearly willing and able to SPEND more on Rolex than even Rolex themselves fully realized until recent years. The full power of the Rolex brand has finally been unleashed and that is being proven in much higher Classic, TT and PM reference purchases than ever before. To the moon!!!

2 April 2022, 08:21 AM	#28
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,448	I am speaking only for myself but my tastes are definitely changing as I get older. I don't know whether I still actually hate the cyclops or now hate the cyclops because I actually need it. The Day Date is something I always liked but not something I ever thought I would really want but now I totally see myself rocking a rose gold with olive dial while telling people to get off my lawn.

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