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View Poll Results: Your Favorite SS
Hult Submariner 42 13.59%
Black/Blue Bezel GMTII 73 23.62%
Daytona 56 18.12%
New Sub ND 32 10.36%
Explorer 20 6.47%
Explorer II 46 14.89%
Yachtmaster 22 7.12%
Datejust 18 5.83%
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Old 16 September 2013, 11:50 PM   #1
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You favorite new Stainless Rolex

So what is currently your favorite Rolex?

Hulk Submariner

Black/Blue GMT II

Daytona

New Sub no date

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Old 16 September 2013, 11:52 PM   #2
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Not "new" but 116710LN. If only amongst new models then 116680.
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Old 16 September 2013, 11:52 PM   #3
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I have owned a few on that list and my newest is by far the most comfortable on my wrist, and it is my favorite out of your list. The case design on the DJ II is amazing, and this particular dial combo is my favorite out of the entire Rolex collection.

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Old 16 September 2013, 11:55 PM   #4
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Old 16 September 2013, 11:59 PM   #5
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For me it would be the Daytona from the list above.
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Old 17 September 2013, 07:21 AM   #6
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For me it would be the Daytona from the list above.
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:08 AM   #7
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Out of the list to choose from I'll go with the Explorer I..
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:08 AM   #8
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:14 AM   #9
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:15 AM   #10
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Favorite stainless Rolex

Deep Sea, but it is not on the list! I will have to chose the Yatchmaster II or Daytona! This should be fun to see the results of the poll.
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:14 AM   #11
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The New Explorer I. Why? I think it's the coolest sport Rolex--symmetry, relatively uncommon that doesn't scream "Oh I have a Rolex", nicely contoured case with no wide/fat lugs like the Sub/ GMT.

It's sleek, handsome, and extremely comfortable/versatile. Though it's a "sport" watch, I think it does dress duty equally as well ...and does it better than any of the new stainless Rolexes, including the DJ.
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Old 17 September 2013, 02:47 AM   #12
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The New Explorer I. Why? I think it's the coolest sport Rolex--symmetry, relatively uncommon that doesn't scream "Oh I have a Rolex", nicely contoured case with no wide/fat lugs like the Sub/ GMT.

It's sleek, handsome, and extremely comfortable/versatile. Though it's a "sport" watch, I think it does dress duty equally as well ...and does it better than any of the new stainless Rolexes, including the DJ.
Spot on with every point, except I think the DJ fits the dress role slightly better, when properly configured.
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Old 18 September 2013, 02:37 AM   #13
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The New Explorer I. Why? I think it's the coolest sport Rolex--symmetry, relatively uncommon that doesn't scream "Oh I have a Rolex", nicely contoured case with no wide/fat lugs like the Sub/ GMT.

It's sleek, handsome, and extremely comfortable/versatile. Though it's a "sport" watch, I think it does dress duty equally as well ...and does it better than any of the new stainless Rolexes, including the DJ.
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
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Old 18 September 2013, 03:23 AM   #14
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
I must respectfully disagree with your post which to me, is insulting to all our Rolex-wearing friends/members from the UK.

So you're saying because you wear a more classic Explorer, you have class and "real" money while others who wear more modern Rolex, do not?
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Old 18 September 2013, 03:30 AM   #15
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
kind of a ridiculous broad statement, dont ya think??
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Old 18 September 2013, 04:05 AM   #16
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
Silly statement and lacks class and anything but a fact as you claim.
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Old 18 September 2013, 04:10 AM   #17
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Silly statement and lacks class and anything but a fact as you claim.
Thanks for saying what I wanted to say.
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Old 18 September 2013, 04:18 AM   #18
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Old 18 September 2013, 04:58 AM   #19
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
You have now put me off the Explorer you wear.
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Old 18 September 2013, 05:40 AM   #20
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I could not have said the above any better! Some of the more popular models scream:
'I have a Rolex' and in the UK, worn unfortunately by a certain type of person, usually with 'new' money, blonded girls, loud mouthed and black Mercs!
A relative of mine has an Explorer 11, although not normally worn by the above types, still means it is rarely worn by him in public, only on family occasions. He feels he does not want to be 'typed' in public.
It would seem to be a fact that people with 'real' money and class in the UK do not buy Rolex!
At all times and places, I feel very much at ease with my Explorer 39mm, which I wear 24/7!
Maybe you should try a Casio, it's the watch to have for people with 'real' money
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:17 AM   #21
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:29 AM   #22
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For me, the 116710BLNR is currently my favourite SS model. Adding blue to half the bezel and the 24hr hand brings a little more character and pop to the GMTIIc. Very unique in it's own way.
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:40 AM   #23
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:22 AM   #24
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:51 AM   #25
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Old 17 September 2013, 12:53 AM   #26
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None of them is perfect.

Get me a SD 16600 with maxi dial/hands and the new bracelet. That would be my perfect Rolex.
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Old 17 September 2013, 01:12 AM   #27
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So what is currently your favorite Rolex?

Hulk Submariner

Black/Blue GMT II

Daytona

New Sub no date

New Explorer

Explorer II

Yachtmaster

Datejust
Daytona from the above list
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Old 17 September 2013, 01:21 AM   #28
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Black N' Blue GMT all the way
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Old 17 September 2013, 01:22 AM   #29
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Another vote for 216570 aka exp II 42mm
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