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sea-dweller · 16 September 2008, 08:28 AM

Sub Date 16610, IMHO.

BiG JeEzY · 16 September 2008, 08:33 AM

Wow no one said the Explorer II huh? Where's the love?

I love the look of the Explorer II, ESPECIALLY the older 1655 models with the large orange hand.

My personal favorite dial of all time from Rolex was the cream dial that was featured on the 16550 Explorer II for a short time in the 1980s. You don't see that shade of color dial anymore and it was very beautiful. Kinda ironic how Rolex never intended to produce that color of a dial since they had some faulty issues with the paint but it turned out to be one of the greatest looking dials to me. I also liked it because it wasn't common, its different from the dials seen all the time like black and blue.

To me, the 1655 and the 16550 with the cream dial are two models that are the best looking.

BiG JeEzY · 16 September 2008, 08:42 AM

I still drool at the beauty of this watch every time I see pictures of it. I nearly fainted when I actually got to handle one in person before! It was being sold for $9,500 at the time, not bad for this model.

Overkill · 16 September 2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

I still drool at the beauty of this watch every time I see pictures of it. I nearly fainted when I actually got to handle one in person before! It was being sold for $9,500 at the time, not bad for this model.

The Explorer II is indeed a beautiful watch, especially the white dial! It and the Yacht-Master are the only two professional watches that haven't gotten the Maxi Dial yet (I don't like the Maxi Dial).

IMO, the Explorer II just needs a Triplock crown!

BiG JeEzY · 16 September 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overkill

The Explorer II is indeed a beautiful watch, it and the Yacht-Master are the only two professional watches that haven't gotten the MaxiDial yet (I don't like the Maxi Dial).

IMO, the Explorer II just needs a Triplock crown!

Well the full size 40 mm Yacht Master is the only version to have the maxi dial, the smaller 35 mm and 29 mm versions don't. That makes the Explorer II, Sea Dweller and current Sub Date as the only models left without the maxi dial.

Hope the Exp II gets a triplock crown too. Maybe in the next couple years...

cstegall · 16 September 2008, 08:49 AM

CLOWNS UNITE!....My Dad always told me that one vote could make a difference...

Overkill · 16 September 2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG JeEzY

Well the full size 40 mm Yacht Master is the only version to have the maxi dial, the smaller 35 mm and 29 mm versions don't. That makes the Explorer II, Sea Dweller and current Sub Date as the only models left without the maxi dial.

Hope the Exp II gets a triplock crown too. Maybe in the next couple years...

Isn't the new Sub with the ceramic bezel and maxi dial considered 'current' now? Even the SD has been discontinued, and the SDDS has a maxi dial.

Overkill · 16 September 2008, 09:01 AM

To be honest, I'm kind of surprised that the Daytona is winning! I thought the Sub Date would by far.

mailman · 16 September 2008, 09:01 AM

YM for me

Plat/SS version

srl7741 · 16 September 2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by karmatp

GMT II, black and burgundy. Seriously, I have owned a few Rolex sport models and this is the first that I cannot take my eyes off of. I have always really disliked the cyclops but on this model, I love it, maybe I have just been converted to a cyclops lover after years of not liking it. I have flipped watches in the past due to the cyclops, I have tried to like it but until now, no such luck. My latest GMT II, I seriously love this watch, it's ridiculous.

I'm torn as I also have that model. I have always thought it looked so nice with the great colors. Below is an image of my current model.

My new one makes me smile and I think it's actually going to take over as my fav.

Wolfgang427 · 16 September 2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Wolfgang, don't you have a pic of that watch without the bezel condom on it?

What's wrong in being safe?

Seriously, only pics I have are from the first day when I took it out of the box, I'll take new pics when time permits.

Felly Jr. · 16 September 2008, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfgang427

What's wrong in being safe?

Seriously, only pics I have are from the first day when I took it out of the box, I'll take new pics when time permits.

Just givin' you a bad time!

Pic's would be cool.

SLS · 16 September 2008, 09:44 AM

I am suprised the Deep Sea has 3 votes, it's a nice piece, but best looking

~Scott

toph · 16 September 2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I am suprised the Deep Sea has 3 votes, it's a nice piece, but best looking

~Scott

people trying to boost its status before they flip it for a nicer watch

Felly Jr. · 16 September 2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

people trying to boost its status before they flip it for a nicer watch

JF23 · 16 September 2008, 09:56 AM

Roselló · 16 September 2008, 11:52 AM

Here..............

mretzloff · 16 September 2008, 11:54 AM

I say Daytona with GMTII-C at a distant second. I can't believe the 16610 is in second.

coupe · 16 September 2008, 12:25 PM

+1

You can spot one from across the room, and know for sure what you're looking at.
I give a Pepsi GMT with Jubilee a very close second though!

gmtobsessed · 16 September 2008, 12:45 PM

I vote for Daytona, BUT GMT master II won my heart in every way

Explorer Jeff · 16 September 2008, 12:50 PM

I didn't understand the ballot!!!

Seriously - no Explorer I ??? Not feeling the love here ....

oztimelord · 16 September 2008, 12:52 PM

Only one word Daytona.

But then I'm biased

Andad · 16 September 2008, 01:16 PM

Milgauss GV by a country mile.

SLS · 16 September 2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Milgauss GV by a country mile.

I guess country miles are different, because from where I sit the Milgauss is not even in the same continent! =)

~Scott

simbal · 16 September 2008, 01:22 PM

"Daytona" is what I voted!

Hamilton Carvalho · 16 September 2008, 01:25 PM

The one and only, the KING DAYTONA.

GBJIV · 16 September 2008, 02:23 PM

I voted Sub Date. This was tough for me though. Love the GMTIIc and my SS Plat yacht...

Need/want a Daytona - that could win it - if I could wear one for a bit. It is a very nice looking watch... I have a tough time choosing.

Art161 · 16 September 2008, 02:30 PM

Milgauss, for its striking simplicity.

jasonbellevue · 16 September 2008, 02:34 PM

So many beautiful Rolex models out there, but Bluesy is the one for me!

Wolfgang427 · 16 September 2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamilton Carvalho

The one and only, the KING DAYTONA.

Nice one Hamilton,

I just might become a righty now.

View Poll Results: What do YOU think is the best looking professional Rolex, period!?
Daytona	93	24.47%
Submariner Date	97	25.53%
Sea-Dweller	38	10.00%
Sea-Dweller Deep Sea	6	1.58%
GMT-Master II	24	6.32%
GMT-Master II Ceramic	64	16.84%
Yacht-Master	14	3.68%
Yacht-Master II	6	1.58%
Explorer II	21	5.53%
Milgauss	17	4.47%
Voters: 380. You may not vote on this poll

16 September 2008, 08:33 AM	#32
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Wow no one said the Explorer II huh? Where's the love? I love the look of the Explorer II, ESPECIALLY the older 1655 models with the large orange hand. My personal favorite dial of all time from Rolex was the cream dial that was featured on the 16550 Explorer II for a short time in the 1980s. You don't see that shade of color dial anymore and it was very beautiful. Kinda ironic how Rolex never intended to produce that color of a dial since they had some faulty issues with the paint but it turned out to be one of the greatest looking dials to me. I also liked it because it wasn't common, its different from the dials seen all the time like black and blue. To me, the 1655 and the 16550 with the cream dial are two models that are the best looking. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

16 September 2008, 09:01 AM	#38
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	To be honest, I'm kind of surprised that the Daytona is winning! I thought the Sub Date would by far. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

16 September 2008, 09:01 AM	#39
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,494	YM for me Plat/SS version __________________ JJ

16 September 2008, 11:54 AM	#48
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	I say Daytona with GMTII-C at a distant second. I can't believe the 16610 is in second. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

16 September 2008, 08:28 AM	#31
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Sub Date 16610, IMHO.

16 September 2008, 09:44 AM	#43
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I am suprised the Deep Sea has 3 votes, it's a nice piece, but best looking ~Scott

16 September 2008, 09:56 AM	#46
JF23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S Florida Posts: 1,899

16 September 2008, 11:52 AM	#47
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Here..............

16 September 2008, 12:25 PM	#49
coupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Birmingham Posts: 76	+1 You can spot one from across the room, and know for sure what you're looking at. I give a Pepsi GMT with Jubilee a very close second though!

16 September 2008, 12:45 PM	#50
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,371	I vote for Daytona, BUT GMT master II won my heart in every way

16 September 2008, 12:50 PM	#51
Explorer Jeff Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Watch: Explorer I 114270 Posts: 18	I didn't understand the ballot!!! Seriously - no Explorer I ??? Not feeling the love here ....

16 September 2008, 12:52 PM	#52
oztimelord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Rene Location: Australia Watch: PN 6241 Daytona Posts: 466	Only one word Daytona. But then I'm biased __________________ Regards Rene PN 6241, 6239, 6263, 16520, 116509, 116520

16 September 2008, 01:22 PM	#55
simbal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Joe Location: USA Posts: 833	"Daytona" is what I voted!

16 September 2008, 02:23 PM	#57
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	I voted Sub Date. This was tough for me though. Love the GMTIIc and my SS Plat yacht... Need/want a Daytona - that could win it - if I could wear one for a bit. It is a very nice looking watch... I have a tough time choosing. __________________ Jackson

16 September 2008, 02:30 PM	#58
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Milgauss, for its striking simplicity. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

16 September 2008, 02:34 PM	#59
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	So many beautiful Rolex models out there, but Bluesy is the one for me! __________________

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