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dannytam · 9 June 2007, 01:17 PM

I know that the Rolex Turn-o-graph is not a particularly popular watch, probably because of its hybrid design which incorporates the feature of the rotatable bezel on to the venerable datejust casing. While the rotatable bezel is a distinctive feature on Rolex's sports watches such as the Submariner or the Sea Dweller, where it serves one of the crucial features of the dive watch ie to measure elapsed time, it does look out of place to the traditional datejust fan. On the other hand fans of Rolex sports watches will never go for the Turn-o-graph because of its relatively smaller size, 36mm only. Hence it seems that Rolex has got itself into a bit of a fix with the Turn-o-graph, with a watch design which may seem to be neither here nor there.

Yet, despite having struggled with the issues as stated above, I found myself buying one in April this year to celebrate the achievement of a career milestone. I know it was more an emotional decision rather than a rational one.

Since I already own a TT datejust I decided to go for something a little different within the datejust family. At the AD what really caught my eye were the combination of the red second hand, the red lettering and the white dial. So against my better judgement I could not resist buying the TT Turn-o-graph.

I guess it is always difficult to rationalise one's buying decision especially after the fact but I believe these pictures speak a thousand words.

John685 · 9 June 2007, 01:50 PM

Great photos that really bring out the beauty of the TOG. Wear it in good health.

I just bought a TTDJ (116233) and it was a hard decision between it and the TOG. Now that I have a TT, I'm looking real hard at a SS TOG. Hopefully in the near future.

John

There is never enough time, unless you're serving it.

dannytam · 9 June 2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John685

I just bought a TTDJ (116233) and it was a hard decision between it and the TOG. Now that I have a TT, I'm looking real hard at a SS TOG. Hopefully in the near future.

John,
Congratulations on your new TTDJ. Great choice.

My TTDJ is an earlier model with the older Jubilee bracelet. Before I purchased the TOG I wasn't sure I would like the new heavier style jubilee without the clasp. Now that I've had my TOG for 2 months I must say that the new style Jubilee is a much improved design. I just love the way the whole bracelet wraps around the wrist, not to mention the heftier feel due to the solid centre links. I don't miss the old clasp at all.

John685 · 9 June 2007, 02:28 PM

Thank you dannytam. I selected the oyster bracelet for my DJ and I want the Jubilee on the SS TOG. I'm not much of a photographer but I hope to do some some photos on my DJ soon.

mikey · 9 June 2007, 03:37 PM

Nice pics and I understand the premise of the TOG kinda like a hybrid, but I prefer the Old Style TOG.

jamesthejeweller · 9 June 2007, 09:47 PM

Thats a pretty watch! Im growing quite fond of the TOG! excellent pictures too what camera did you use?

I have recently been able to afford my First rolex(GMT II) and i actually loved it so much i bought another to sell on, im looking for a Seadweller or somthing a little more unusual like a milgauss or a TOG, but end of the day i think, despite my limited rolex knowledge, that Rolie's are the ultimate! i love them

JJ Irani · 10 June 2007, 04:10 AM

Beautiful watch on a superbly crafted bracelet, Danny!!

Prince · 10 June 2007, 04:12 AM

Absolutely beautiful TOG, Danny! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing the great photos with us.

Gaijin · 10 June 2007, 06:27 AM

Beauty!

Rockrolex · 10 June 2007, 06:56 AM

Beautiful watch, Danny. I also love the red second hand and red lettering on the white background. And the new Jubilee bracelet is the cat's meow. I wish I could replace the old Jubilee on my TTDJ with the new one (but true to form, Rolex engineered it to prevent retrofits

).

Wear that TOG in good health and enjoy.

mike · 10 June 2007, 08:04 AM

That is a stunning watch!

Well done! Really great photos too!!

DATEJUSTSS · 11 June 2007, 03:04 AM

Count me as another TOG fan. Don't let the secret out of the bag...it keeps us exclusive...

bwalkerVintage · 11 June 2007, 04:49 AM

Beautiful pics! Congrats!!

dannytam · 15 June 2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesthejeweller

Thats a pretty watch! Im growing quite fond of the TOG! excellent pictures too what camera did you use?

Hi James,
Sorry for the late reply. I actually use a Canon EOS 400D with a Tokina macro lens. Great camera which I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Gaijin · 16 June 2007, 01:40 AM

Just looked at the pics again. Are you kidding me?! That's gorgeous!

You are a lucky man! I think you need a sports watch next too!

Gaijin · 16 June 2007, 01:45 AM

Great photography too.

dannytam · 16 June 2007, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Just looked at the pics again. Are you kidding me?! That's gorgeous!

You are a lucky man! I think you need a sports watch next too!

I'm by no means a datejust only guy. I'm also a fan of Rolex's sports watches which IMHO are the real McCoys. The rest are just wannabes. I've got myself the Submariner, Yacht Master, Explorer I and GMTII.

Still dreaming of getting myself the SS Daytona one day. My AD has a pair of the white dial and black dial in stock. I can't bring myself to pay the large premium that he's asking for.

Teofilo · 16 June 2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dannytam

I'm by no means a datejust only guy. I'm also a fan of Rolex's sports watches which IMHO are the real McCoys. The rest are just wannabes. I've got myself the Submariner, Yacht Master, Explorer I and GMTII.

Still dreaming of getting myself the SS Daytona one day. My AD has a pair of the white dial and black dial in stock. I can't bring myself to pay the large premium that he's asking for.

Danny you take the best pictures on the forum....no doubt at all

I've saved some of your earlier ones. Could you post your collection on the "picture gallery" ? Especially the GMT II......As I said on one of your earlier picture posts, if you are not a professional photographer then you have missed your vocation !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teofilo · 16 June 2007, 07:49 AM

Actually having just looked through the "watch gallery" section, you have already posted the sub and the exp1, as well as the tog.Now we really need to see the GMT II get well and truly "Danny'd"........

dannytam · 18 June 2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teofilo

Danny you take the best pictures on the forum....no doubt at all

I've saved some of your earlier ones. Could you post your collection on the "picture gallery" ? Especially the GMT II......As I said on one of your earlier picture posts, if you are not a professional photographer then you have missed your vocation !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peter,
Appreciate your kind words of encouragement. Actually I can't even begin comparing my photos with the work of the real lensmasters here like Mike and Jocke who simply post beautiful Rolex photos consistently.

I do have a GMTII with Pepsi bezel. I'll try to oblige with some photos in the near future.

Flyjet601 · 19 June 2007, 10:29 PM

Great photos of a great watch. It may have a rotating bezel, but it is very discreet about it.

ADISMO · 20 June 2007, 07:50 AM

i want it. bad. in WG and black dial.

DATEJUSTSS · 21 June 2007, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ADISMO

i want it. bad. in WG and black dial.

You mean like this??

dannytam · 4 July 2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DATEJUSTSS

You mean like this??

What a beauty!

Mennald · 4 July 2007, 02:34 PM

Nice watches!

Robb · 5 July 2007, 08:43 PM

Excellent pics!

flumazenil · 18 August 2007, 08:18 AM

Great Pictures. I have the exact same watch and one of the things I like most about it is because it's relatively rare. Nice combo of sports and elegance. Wear it in good health my friend.

dannytam · 18 August 2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flumazenil

Great Pictures. I have the exact same watch and one of the things I like most about it is because it's relatively rare. Nice combo of sports and elegance. Wear it in good health my friend.

Thanks. It is an immensely enjoyable watch. Great choice.

Interested Bystander · 19 August 2007, 01:39 AM

Danny incredible looking watch, but even better pictures. You bring out the best with your photography.

What camera are you using.

Being new to Rolex I never heard of the TOG, but it is an incredible watch, a beauty.

Suprised it's not more popular.

frostie · 19 August 2007, 04:07 AM

great looking watch

9 June 2007, 01:17 PM	#1
dannytam Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Malaysia Posts: 132	Pictures of my Turn-o-graph I know that the Rolex Turn-o-graph is not a particularly popular watch, probably because of its hybrid design which incorporates the feature of the rotatable bezel on to the venerable datejust casing. While the rotatable bezel is a distinctive feature on Rolex's sports watches such as the Submariner or the Sea Dweller, where it serves one of the crucial features of the dive watch ie to measure elapsed time, it does look out of place to the traditional datejust fan. On the other hand fans of Rolex sports watches will never go for the Turn-o-graph because of its relatively smaller size, 36mm only. Hence it seems that Rolex has got itself into a bit of a fix with the Turn-o-graph, with a watch design which may seem to be neither here nor there. Yet, despite having struggled with the issues as stated above, I found myself buying one in April this year to celebrate the achievement of a career milestone. I know it was more an emotional decision rather than a rational one. Since I already own a TT datejust I decided to go for something a little different within the datejust family. At the AD what really caught my eye were the combination of the red second hand, the red lettering and the white dial. So against my better judgement I could not resist buying the TT Turn-o-graph. I guess it is always difficult to rationalise one's buying decision especially after the fact but I believe these pictures speak a thousand words.

9 June 2007, 01:50 PM	#2
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	A great choice... Great photos that really bring out the beauty of the TOG. Wear it in good health. I just bought a TTDJ (116233) and it was a hard decision between it and the TOG. Now that I have a TT, I'm looking real hard at a SS TOG. Hopefully in the near future. John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

9 June 2007, 02:28 PM	#4
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Thank you dannytam. I selected the oyster bracelet for my DJ and I want the Jubilee on the SS TOG. I'm not much of a photographer but I hope to do some some photos on my DJ soon. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

9 June 2007, 09:47 PM	#6
jamesthejeweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: James Location: TAX EXILE Watch: PLATONA Posts: 637	Thats a pretty watch! Im growing quite fond of the TOG! excellent pictures too what camera did you use? I have recently been able to afford my First rolex(GMT II) and i actually loved it so much i bought another to sell on, im looking for a Seadweller or somthing a little more unusual like a milgauss or a TOG, but end of the day i think, despite my limited rolex knowledge, that Rolie's are the ultimate! i love them __________________ Stay Cool J-T-J

10 June 2007, 04:10 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Beautiful watch on a superbly crafted bracelet, Danny!! __________________ 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!!

9 June 2007, 03:37 PM	#5
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Nice pics and I understand the premise of the TOG kinda like a hybrid, but I prefer the Old Style TOG.

10 June 2007, 04:12 AM	#8
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Absolutely beautiful TOG, Danny! Congratulations, and thanks for sharing the great photos with us. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 June 2007, 06:27 AM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Beauty!

10 June 2007, 06:56 AM	#10
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,821	Beautiful watch, Danny. I also love the red second hand and red lettering on the white background. And the new Jubilee bracelet is the cat's meow. I wish I could replace the old Jubilee on my TTDJ with the new one (but true to form, Rolex engineered it to prevent retrofits ). Wear that TOG in good health and enjoy. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 June 2007, 08:04 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	That is a stunning watch! Well done! Really great photos too!!

11 June 2007, 03:04 AM	#12
DATEJUSTSS Banned Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jesse Location: Central FLA Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 447	Count me as another TOG fan. Don't let the secret out of the bag...it keeps us exclusive...

11 June 2007, 04:49 AM	#13
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	Beautiful pics! Congrats!!

16 June 2007, 01:40 AM	#15
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Just looked at the pics again. Are you kidding me?! That's gorgeous! You are a lucky man! I think you need a sports watch next too!

16 June 2007, 01:45 AM	#16
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Great photography too.

16 June 2007, 07:49 AM	#19
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Actually having just looked through the "watch gallery" section, you have already posted the sub and the exp1, as well as the tog.Now we really need to see the GMT II get well and truly "Danny'd"........

19 June 2007, 10:29 PM	#21
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Great photos of a great watch. It may have a rotating bezel, but it is very discreet about it. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

20 June 2007, 07:50 AM	#22
ADISMO Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Adrian Location: Cali Watch: Seadweller Posts: 122	i want it. bad. in WG and black dial.

4 July 2007, 02:34 PM	#25
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	Nice watches! __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

5 July 2007, 08:43 PM	#26
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Excellent pics!

18 August 2007, 08:18 AM	#27
flumazenil "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Watch: Tog TT GMT TT SD4K Posts: 600	Great Pictures Great Pictures. I have the exact same watch and one of the things I like most about it is because it's relatively rare. Nice combo of sports and elegance. Wear it in good health my friend.

19 August 2007, 01:39 AM	#29
Interested Bystander Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: David Location: Arlington, Texas Watch: Rolex Oysterdate Posts: 102	Danny incredible looking watch, but even better pictures. You bring out the best with your photography. What camera are you using. Being new to Rolex I never heard of the TOG, but it is an incredible watch, a beauty. Suprised it's not more popular.

19 August 2007, 04:07 AM	#30
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	great looking watch

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