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Goodwatch · 6 November 2005, 05:05 AM

Dear friends,

Are you willing to participate in the nomination of the ultimate Rolex?

The plan is as follows: you all nominate your personal 3 favourite models. After about a week I’ll make a list of 3 most nominated models (your models may or may not be included). Out of this list I’ll make a poll and that will run for a couple of days as well. The result of this poll will become the TRF Rolex of All Times! Understandably, 3 participants won’t make this work.

Frans.

dman · 6 November 2005, 05:16 AM

Ultimate Rolex huh, okay. EDIT:
Hell is if it is my favorite than that changes everything. I thought you wanted an "the ultimate" not "my ultimate"

1. SS/PLT YM
2. PLT DD
3. 16610

padi56 · 6 November 2005, 05:22 AM

Mine
1. Daytona 6263/65
2. SD
3. TT Blue Dial Sub

maverick · 6 November 2005, 05:46 AM

1. Model # 118206 DD platinum smooth bezel, presidential bracelet.
2.A perfect Comex Sub/SD with all the paperwork in perfect condition.
3. Yellow Sub
=) maverick

Goodwatch · 6 November 2005, 05:46 AM

Oops, my three are:

1. Sub Date
2. Sea Dweller
3. Explorer I

Frans.

RogerF · 6 November 2005, 06:18 AM

Are we talking just from a personal choice standpoint (ie our favs)? or are you talking about the ultimate as in achievements or based on what we beleive are the ultimate Rolexes in the world?

My top 3 favs are

1. SD.
2. WG Daytona on bracelet
3. Explorer1

Top 3 acheivers, which I beleive ARE the ultimate Rolexes since they are proven in the field

1. GMT Master 1/2 - Pan Am proven
2. Sub/SD (since the SD is a Sub originally) Comex proven
3. Explorer 1 Hilary and Norgay proven!!

Now finally the ultimate rolexes based on the real world or non-wis's
(If one goes to Asia, where Rolex sells over 60% of its watches I am told, ask a few ADs and this is what you will see ppl asking for most)

1. Gold DDs
2. TT DJs Mens and Womens
3. Air Kings

Goodwatch · 6 November 2005, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

Are we talking just from a personal choice standpoint (ie our favs)? or are you talking about the ultimate as in achievements or based on what we beleive are the ultimate Rolexes in the world?

My top 3 favs are

1. SD.
2. WG Daytona on bracelet
3. Explorer1

Top 3 acheivers, which I beleive ARE the ultimate Rolexes since they are proven in the field

1. GMT Master 1/2 - Pan Am proven
2. Sub/SD (since the SD is a Sub originally) Comex proven
3. Explorer 1 Hilary and Norgay proven!!

Now finally the ultimate rolexes based on the real world or non-wis's
(If one goes to Asia, where Rolex sells over 60% of its watches I am told, ask a few ADs and this is what you will see ppl asking for most)

1. Gold DDs
2. TT DJs Mens and Womens
3. Air Kings

Please appoint 1 list.

Frans.

RogerF · 6 November 2005, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Please appoint 1 list.

Frans.

Please state criteria......

Goodwatch · 6 November 2005, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

Please state criteria......

Your top 3, choose any criterium you wish.

Frans.

RogerF · 6 November 2005, 07:22 AM

Ok so you want our personal favourite watches.

in no particular order

1.SD
2.WG Daytona
3.Exp1

mikerlx · 6 November 2005, 07:54 AM

Deleted as per mikerlx's request. Refer here.

Goodwatch · 6 November 2005, 08:10 AM

Great responses thus far guys, thanks!

Frans.

P.S. Done this a long time ago on another forum with the Top 10 Movies of all time, makes great conversation!

G Shearing · 6 November 2005, 08:39 AM

1. YG DD baton hour markers, President bracelet, smooth bezel.
2. Daytona Cosmograph SS (model 6239) 'Paul Newman' dial.
3. Submariner 5512

baseballduck · 6 November 2005, 09:05 AM

Hmmmmm.

1.Sub Date
2.SS Daytona
2.SS/Plat YM

Tyler

alpet · 6 November 2005, 11:49 AM

1) SS Sub Date
2) SS/PT YM
3) SS GMT II

Those are my favorites and what I consider IMHO to be the ultimate profesionals!

molex · 6 November 2005, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

you all nominate your personal 3 favourite models.

Personal 3 favourites, eh? My three favorites that I do own, will own, or just wish I could own?

Ok, all three then:

do own:
114270 Explorer
16750 GMT Master
16610 Subdate

will own:
Plat day date on Prez bracelet with glacier blue dial and Roman numerals.
SS/Plat Yachtmaster
5513

wish I could own:
Military 5513
Early no-crown guard, big crown sub
Early COMEX SD

Those last three are just pure fantasy. I doubt I'll ever buy one, even if I could ever afford it; too rare to wear and enjoy, so no point in owning in my opinion. Well... except the mil sub, if I had one of those I'd wear it every day.

grinchcop · 6 November 2005, 03:21 PM

I would have to say:

SS Sub/date

Gold Day-Date

SS Explorer (either I or II)

JJ Irani · 6 November 2005, 05:49 PM

I've said it before and I say it again and again and again....

The ultimate Rolex is the...

16610 SS Sub-date....the absolute icon in the entire Rolex line-up.

I've owned 3 in the past, so my list is...

- SS Sub-date.

- TT Daytona

- TT YM

JJ

mailman · 6 November 2005, 10:31 PM

Mine would be like this

1) SS Sub Date. Love mine
2) Plat/SS Ym Hopefully someday
3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial.

JJ Irani · 7 November 2005, 03:34 AM

3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial.

You mean like this one??

molex · 7 November 2005, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial.

You mean like this one??

Uhm.... isn't that black MOP dial? Exceptionally gorgeous, in any case.

Gedanken · 7 November 2005, 07:00 AM

Ooooh, nice!

Oh, my vote:

1) SD
2) GMT II
3) Newman Daytona

dman · 7 November 2005, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molex

Uhm.... isn't that black MOP dial? Exceptionally gorgeous, in any case.

I was thinking the same thing.

mailman · 7 November 2005, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial.

You mean like this one??

I think that's a MOP dial JJ, but is beautiful.

Blue rhodium is like the one Brad Spitt wore in Ocean's Twelve

JJ Irani · 7 November 2005, 04:25 PM

Yes, it is a MOP dial, but that's the closest picture I had to what you were dreaming of!!

mailman · 7 November 2005, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, it is a MOP dial, but that's the closest picture I had to what you were dreaming of!!

Thank you JJ

7 November 2005, 11:40 PM

Black ExpII
Rolesium Yachtmaster
White dial GMT

Rockrolex · 7 November 2005, 11:45 PM

My votes are:

All black SS GMT-II
WG meteorite Daytona
YG Roman dial DD (white, rhodium, or MOP face).

Earl · 8 November 2005, 12:51 AM

TT Gmt
SD
5513

Goodwatch · 8 November 2005, 07:51 AM

The nomination still runs, keep on posting your votes!

Frans.

P.S. But even now, the nominees are becoming clear.

6 November 2005, 05:05 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Nomination, please read Dear friends, Are you willing to participate in the nomination of the ultimate Rolex? The plan is as follows: you all nominate your personal 3 favourite models. After about a week I’ll make a list of 3 most nominated models (your models may or may not be included). Out of this list I’ll make a poll and that will run for a couple of days as well. The result of this poll will become the TRF Rolex of All Times! Understandably, 3 participants won’t make this work. Frans. __________________ Member# 127 Last edited by Goodwatch; 6 November 2005 at 07:44 AM..

6 November 2005, 05:16 AM	#2
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Ultimate Rolex huh, okay. EDIT: Hell is if it is my favorite than that changes everything. I thought you wanted an "the ultimate" not "my ultimate" 1. SS/PLT YM 2. PLT DD 3. 16610 __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

6 November 2005, 05:22 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,822	Mine 1. Daytona 6263/65 2. SD 3. TT Blue Dial Sub __________________ 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

6 November 2005, 05:46 AM	#4
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Ultimate Rolex 1. Model # 118206 DD platinum smooth bezel, presidential bracelet. 2.A perfect Comex Sub/SD with all the paperwork in perfect condition. 3. Yellow Sub =) maverick Last edited by maverick; 6 November 2005 at 05:49 AM..

6 November 2005, 05:46 AM	#5
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Oops, my three are: 1. Sub Date 2. Sea Dweller 3. Explorer I Frans. __________________ Member# 127

6 November 2005, 06:18 AM	#6
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Are we talking just from a personal choice standpoint (ie our favs)? or are you talking about the ultimate as in achievements or based on what we beleive are the ultimate Rolexes in the world? My top 3 favs are 1. SD. 2. WG Daytona on bracelet 3. Explorer1 Top 3 acheivers, which I beleive ARE the ultimate Rolexes since they are proven in the field 1. GMT Master 1/2 - Pan Am proven 2. Sub/SD (since the SD is a Sub originally) Comex proven 3. Explorer 1 Hilary and Norgay proven!! Now finally the ultimate rolexes based on the real world or non-wis's (If one goes to Asia, where Rolex sells over 60% of its watches I am told, ask a few ADs and this is what you will see ppl asking for most) 1. Gold DDs 2. TT DJs Mens and Womens 3. Air Kings

6 November 2005, 07:22 AM	#10
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Ok so you want our personal favourite watches. in no particular order 1.SD 2.WG Daytona 3.Exp1

6 November 2005, 07:54 AM	#11
mikerlx Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 46	Deleted as per mikerlx's request. Refer here.

6 November 2005, 08:10 AM	#12
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Great responses thus far guys, thanks! Frans. P.S. Done this a long time ago on another forum with the Top 10 Movies of all time, makes great conversation! __________________ Member# 127

6 November 2005, 08:39 AM	#13
G Shearing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canadian NW Posts: 176	1. YG DD baton hour markers, President bracelet, smooth bezel. 2. Daytona Cosmograph SS (model 6239) 'Paul Newman' dial. 3. Submariner 5512

6 November 2005, 09:05 AM	#14
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Hmmmmm. 1.Sub Date 2.SS Daytona 2.SS/Plat YM Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

6 November 2005, 11:49 AM	#15
alpet Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Alex Location: New York Watch: me carefully Posts: 377	1) SS Sub Date 2) SS/PT YM 3) SS GMT II Those are my favorites and what I consider IMHO to be the ultimate profesionals!

6 November 2005, 03:21 PM	#17
grinchcop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Real Name: John Location: Kodak, TN Watch: Sub date Posts: 19	I would have to say: SS Sub/date Gold Day-Date SS Explorer (either I or II)

6 November 2005, 05:49 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I've said it before and I say it again and again and again.... The ultimate Rolex is the... 16610 SS Sub-date....the absolute icon in the entire Rolex line-up. I've owned 3 in the past, so my list is... - SS Sub-date. - TT Daytona - TT YM JJ __________________ 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!! Last edited by JJ Irani; 7 November 2005 at 03:30 AM..

6 November 2005, 10:31 PM	#19
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,458	Mine would be like this 1) SS Sub Date. Love mine 2) Plat/SS Ym Hopefully someday 3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial. __________________ JJ

7 November 2005, 03:34 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	3) Plat DD with blue rhodium dial. You mean like this one?? __________________ 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!!

7 November 2005, 07:00 AM	#22
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ooooh, nice! Oh, my vote: 1) SD 2) GMT II 3) Newman Daytona __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 November 2005, 04:25 PM	#25
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Yes, it is a MOP dial, but that's the closest picture I had to what you were dreaming of!! __________________ 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!!

7 November 2005, 11:40 PM	#27
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Black ExpII Rolesium Yachtmaster White dial GMT

7 November 2005, 11:45 PM	#28
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	My votes are: All black SS GMT-II WG meteorite Daytona YG Roman dial DD (white, rhodium, or MOP face). __________________ 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

8 November 2005, 12:51 AM	#29
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	TT Gmt SD 5513

8 November 2005, 07:51 AM	#30
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	The nomination still runs, keep on posting your votes! Frans. P.S. But even now, the nominees are becoming clear. __________________ Member# 127

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