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LDG62 · 23 October 2005, 04:01 AM

If you had the choice to get a SS Thunderbird or a Sub date for only about 500 bucks differnt in price, what would you do? Remmber this is my first Rolex and its going to be my daily watch.

JJ Irani · 23 October 2005, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LDG62

If you had the choice to get a SS Thunderbird or a Sub date for only about 500 bucks differnt in price, what would you do? Remmber this is my first Rolex and its going to be my daily watch.

Don't even give it a second thought, my friend.

A Sub-date (16610) in the blink of an eye!!!

padi56 · 23 October 2005, 04:18 AM

Got to be the Sub,and will hold its price better.

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 04:53 AM

Sub date over the TBird any day of the week. But best of all would be this:

JJ Irani · 23 October 2005, 05:03 AM

I had a funny feeling you'd come in with that baby, Ed....so is it okay if I chime in with this?

baseballduck · 23 October 2005, 05:11 AM

Here's a stupid one. What is a Thunderbird anyway?

Isn't it like a TOG or something? BTW even though I don't really know what the Thunderbird is go with the sub date.

Tyler

JJ Irani · 23 October 2005, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Here's a stupid one. What is a Thunderbird anyway?

Isn't it like a TOG or something? BTW even though I don't really know what the Thunderbird is go with the sub date.

Tyler

Here's a picture of the new T-bird or TOG or Turn-O-Graph as they are called.

baseballduck · 23 October 2005, 05:27 AM

Oh so a Thunderbird is just a TOG. I personally like those, but IMO the sub is better.

Tyler

dman · 23 October 2005, 05:28 AM

I believe you are talking about the older T-Bird, not the new TOG? If that is the case then I say 16610 all the way. It will hold its value, but more importantly it will last many lifetimes. Let us know what you decide.

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 05:30 AM

Yes, JJ, you have my permission to post the EXP.

And Tyler, stick with the Sub. It's more substantial looking than the TOG and holds its value better. You'll grow into the Sub. You'll grow out of the TOG.

LDG62 · 23 October 2005, 05:34 AM

wow you guys are great. I have always liked the Sub i just thought the t-bird would look better with a suit. Ok well the hunt is on. Keep those post comming.

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by LDG62

wow you guys are great. I have always liked the Sub i just thought the t-bird would look better with a suit. Ok well the hunt is on. Keep those post comming.

If you want something that goes well with a suit, you need one of these:

or

LDG62 · 23 October 2005, 06:08 AM

both of those are very nice, my dad wears the one on the top. I think i am to young for the juibilee band. I am 23 and work for a financial service firm. lots of the older guys here have the Dj and a couple have the subs. so i guess i would be ok.

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LDG62

both of those are very nice, my dad wears the one on the top. I think i am to young for the juibilee band. I am 23 and work for a financial service firm. lots of the older guys here have the Dj and a couple have the subs. so i guess i would be ok.

Then definitely go with the Sub or the GMT if you want to be a little different. I like to think of the GMT as a Sub on steroids.

dman · 23 October 2005, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Then definitely go with the Sub or the GMT if you want to be a little different. I like to think of the GMT as a Sub on steroids.

Ed, you just like to think of the GMT period.

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 06:48 AM

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Ed, you just like to think of the GMT period.

Well, that's true, too, Daren.

dman · 23 October 2005, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Well, that's true, too, Daren.

Just one of the reasons we love ya dude!!

LDG62 · 23 October 2005, 07:01 AM

would you say the sub goes better with shirt and tie?

Rockrolex · 23 October 2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LDG62

would you say the sub goes better with shirt and tie?

Well, I have to admit to a certain bais, in case you haven't figured that out yet, but I think both would go well with shirt and tie. I wouldn't say that about the Pepsi or black/red bezel versions of the GMT, only about the all black bezel. One reason I prefer the GMT is the red 24 hour hand. I think it adds just that bit of subtle flash that distinguishes it from the Sub, besides being practical if you are a traveler.

mamas · 23 October 2005, 08:00 AM

get the sub imho, it is the most flexible of the choice open to you.. alternatively the all black bezel GMT 2 if you would use the GMT function frequently.
mamas

JJ Irani · 23 October 2005, 10:10 AM

If you do a lot of travelling, the GMT-II would be a more sensible buy.

If you are averse to bezel fiddling (like me

), then you should get yourself one of these!!

molex · 23 October 2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LDG62

If you had the choice to get a SS Thunderbird or a Sub date for only about 500 bucks differnt in price, what would you do? Remmber this is my first Rolex and its going to be my daily watch.

Not to break the circle of Sub love here, but given your profession and having actually worn a TOG (and being an owner of a sub-date), if I were you I'd get the TOG, black dial with oyster bracelet.

This is a *very* nice watch, will fit quite nicely under the cuff of a dress-shirt, is different than anything your bosses are wearing, and it's just a plain great watch. It's substantial, sporty, dressy, functional, and the red/black date wheel is a really nice touch too.

If you were like me, and worked in a more "physical" job I'd also say Subdate. But for a financial firm, I'd go with the TOG.

Besides, you wanna know a secret? You'll end up with a subdate eventually anyways, everyone does.

Pete26 · 23 October 2005, 01:17 PM

Fantatsic watch...

Cheers Peter

dman · 23 October 2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by molex

Besides, you wanna know a secret? You'll end up with a subdate eventually anyways, everyone does.

Finally, someone speaks the truth!! LOL!!!

Rockrolex · 24 October 2005, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by molex

Besides, you wanna know a secret? You'll end up with a subdate eventually anyways, everyone does.

You know the absolute rule there, Micah? There are exceptions to every rule. And some of us GMT addicts are that exception.

dman · 24 October 2005, 05:34 AM

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You know the absolute rule there, Micah? There are exceptions to every rule. And some of us GMT addicts are that exception.

Says the man with multiple DJ's and DD's in the family.

Rockrolex · 24 October 2005, 07:43 AM

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Says the man with multiple DJ's and DD's in the family.

Uh, do you see a Sub date anywhere in that family, pal? I don't think so.

dman · 24 October 2005, 07:45 AM

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Uh, do you see a Sub date anywhere in that family, pal? I don't think so.

Too right.

23 October 2005, 04:01 AM	#1
LDG62 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	Quistion If you had the choice to get a SS Thunderbird or a Sub date for only about 500 bucks differnt in price, what would you do? Remmber this is my first Rolex and its going to be my daily watch.

23 October 2005, 04:18 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,964	Got to be the Sub,and will hold its price better. __________________ 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

23 October 2005, 04:53 AM	#4
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,911	Sub date over the TBird any day of the week. But best of all would be this: __________________ 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

23 October 2005, 05:03 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I had a funny feeling you'd come in with that baby, Ed....so is it okay if I chime in with this? __________________ 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!!

23 October 2005, 05:11 AM	#6
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Here's a stupid one. What is a Thunderbird anyway? Isn't it like a TOG or something? BTW even though I don't really know what the Thunderbird is go with the sub date. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

23 October 2005, 05:27 AM	#8
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Oh so a Thunderbird is just a TOG. I personally like those, but IMO the sub is better. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

23 October 2005, 05:28 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I believe you are talking about the older T-Bird, not the new TOG? If that is the case then I say 16610 all the way. It will hold its value, but more importantly it will last many lifetimes. Let us know what you decide. __________________ 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.

23 October 2005, 05:30 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: 37,911	Yes, JJ, you have my permission to post the EXP. And Tyler, stick with the Sub. It's more substantial looking than the TOG and holds its value better. You'll grow into the Sub. You'll grow out of the TOG. __________________ 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

23 October 2005, 05:34 AM	#11
LDG62 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	wow you guys are great. I have always liked the Sub i just thought the t-bird would look better with a suit. Ok well the hunt is on. Keep those post comming.

23 October 2005, 06:08 AM	#13
LDG62 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	both of those are very nice, my dad wears the one on the top. I think i am to young for the juibilee band. I am 23 and work for a financial service firm. lots of the older guys here have the Dj and a couple have the subs. so i guess i would be ok.

23 October 2005, 07:01 AM	#18
LDG62 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	would you say the sub goes better with shirt and tie?

23 October 2005, 08:00 AM	#20
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	get the sub imho, it is the most flexible of the choice open to you.. alternatively the all black bezel GMT 2 if you would use the GMT function frequently. mamas

23 October 2005, 10:10 AM	#21
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	If you do a lot of travelling, the GMT-II would be a more sensible buy. If you are averse to bezel fiddling (like me ), then you should get yourself one of these!! __________________ 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!!

23 October 2005, 01:17 PM	#23
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	Sub without a doubt... Fantatsic watch... Cheers Peter

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