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juanmadrid · 9 July 2012, 02:04 PM

This might seem likevacsilly question but can someone shed some light on this term for me, please. Thanks.

FeelingTheBlues · 9 July 2012, 02:07 PM

It's a watch that one keeps in a safe for a very long time (if not all the time).

caryyee · 9 July 2012, 02:13 PM

Urban dictionary: "An item, typically something of use or value, that is kept locked away in a safe place so as not to cause devalue to said item."

Paladin · 9 July 2012, 02:26 PM

Too nice/loved/cherished to risk in daily use/wear..

Sixshooter · 9 July 2012, 03:10 PM

Yep. Likewise in the auto world cars get labeled "trailer queens" if they only get taken out at shows and never really get driven in the real world. IE: no fun.

ducatidoc · 9 July 2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixshooter

Yep. Likewise in the auto world cars get labeled "trailer queens" if they only get taken out at shows and never really get driven in the real world. IE: no fun.

Not to be confused with "garage queen", which is a car that constantly is in the shop. They used to apply this term to Jaguars, now seems to be used frequently with Lotus.

juanmadrid · 9 July 2012, 03:38 PM

Ha!!! The definition was so obvious that I didn't think I was right. Thanks guys.

Gaijin · 9 July 2012, 07:55 PM

Anybody have some pics of their safequeens?

padi56 · 9 July 2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by juanmadrid

This might seem likevacsilly question but can someone shed some light on this term for me, please. Thanks.

Today a safe queen term is used by some buying a Rolex watch then storing it away hopefully to make a huge profit. Thats the trouble with some today Rolex watches are not bought for wearing and the pleasure of owning one of the finest mechanical watches made today.Some see Rolex watches as little more than ££££$$$$ signs which IMHO is quite sad for the brand.

looking to buy · 9 July 2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Not to be confused with "garage queen", which is a car that constantly is in the shop. They used to apply this term to Jaguars, now seems to be used frequently with Lotus.

Ha, I used to have a 1984 Jag. I loved that car and my mechanic loved me

azguy · 10 July 2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by looking to buy

Ha, I used to have a 1984 Jag. I loved that car and my mechanic loved me

I have a garage queen..........

1967camaro.jpg

Tri-Tip · 10 July 2012, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ducatidoc

Not to be confused with "garage queen", which is a car that constantly is in the shop. They used to apply this term to Jaguars, now seems to be used frequently with Lotus.

I've always understood a Garage Queen to be a car that the owner is afraid to take out of their garage because it might get a spec of dust on it.

Lion · 10 July 2012, 02:17 AM

It has turned out that I do own a Rolex which has become a safe queen.....I had bought it because the price was right(Sub ND-Two Line in 2009)and thought I would trade off with my Pepsi. But I am having trouble taking the Pepsi off so it is BNIB sitting in the Safe Deposit Box.....and I have been offered a sizable profit but I will save it for my son!!!

Btw.....one of my old time friends(40 plus years) works exclusively on Jaguar E-Types and does most types of work on them(Restoration) with the exception of muffler systems, body work and transmissions. It fun tooling around in E-types and we go for drives all the time and the ragtops are really fun in the summertime!!!

MonBK · 10 July 2012, 02:21 AM

[QUOTE=azguy;3418825]I have a garage queen..........

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Beautiful 67.

Rodentman · 10 July 2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Anybody have some pics of their safequeens?

My wife doesn't like me posting her photo!

Jocke · 10 July 2012, 04:07 AM

Safe Queen is what Paul call his............never mind.

Jocke · 10 July 2012, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I have a garage queen..........

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I have a Camaro 67 convertible with a 6 cylinder engine in the middle of 80's. It was in bad condition and I sold it for coffee money.

Your one looks great my friend.

Paladin · 10 July 2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

I have a garage queen..........

Attachment 295144

Very very nice

azguy · 10 July 2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I have a Camaro 67 convertible with a 6 cylinder engine in the middle of 80's. It was in bad condition and I sold it for coffee money.

Your one looks great my friend.

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Originally Posted by Paladin

Very very nice

Thank you guys

Boothroyd · 10 July 2012, 10:21 AM

I remember ogling (wanted to make Jocke look that up) my neighbor's version of that car when I was a kid. I used to

. Congratulations on your beauty!!

Gaijin · 16 July 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Safe Queen is what Paul call his............never mind.

Now that was funny Jocke...

lavaman · 17 July 2012, 03:06 AM

similar to Hangar Queen (more time on the ground than in the air) or an automotive Air Queen (more time in the air than on the ground, aka a piece of junk)

9 July 2012, 02:04 PM	#1
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Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Too nice/loved/cherished to risk in daily use/wear.. __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

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Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	Yep. Likewise in the auto world cars get labeled "trailer queens" if they only get taken out at shows and never really get driven in the real world. IE: no fun. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

10 July 2012, 02:17 AM	#13
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	It has turned out that I do own a Rolex which has become a safe queen.....I had bought it because the price was right(Sub ND-Two Line in 2009)and thought I would trade off with my Pepsi. But I am having trouble taking the Pepsi off so it is BNIB sitting in the Safe Deposit Box.....and I have been offered a sizable profit but I will save it for my son!!! Btw.....one of my old time friends(40 plus years) works exclusively on Jaguar E-Types and does most types of work on them(Restoration) with the exception of muffler systems, body work and transmissions. It fun tooling around in E-types and we go for drives all the time and the ragtops are really fun in the summertime!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,179	Urban dictionary: "An item, typically something of use or value, that is kept locked away in a safe place so as not to cause devalue to said item."

9 July 2012, 03:38 PM	#7
juanmadrid "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lost Angeles Watch: PAM 292 Black Seal Posts: 15	Ha!!! The definition was so obvious that I didn't think I was right. Thanks guys.

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,277	[QUOTE=azguy;3418825]I have a garage queen.......... QUOTE] Beautiful 67.

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Jocke 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,601	Safe Queen is what Paul call his............never mind. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

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Boothroyd 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,371	I remember ogling (wanted to make Jocke look that up) my neighbor's version of that car when I was a kid. I used to . Congratulations on your beauty!! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

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lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	similar to Hangar Queen (more time on the ground than in the air) or an automotive Air Queen (more time in the air than on the ground, aka a piece of junk)

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