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SteyrAUG · 21 March 2008, 06:54 AM

Would you buy a single "grand" Rolex like full size 18k Presidential or would you spend the same amount of cash on two other models like a Gold/SS Date Just and a GMT or Sub.

I know ideally you get all three but....

My thought process is I can do a Gold/SS Datejust first and eventually get a GMT or a Sub and then "one day" do the full size Presidential. But if I got the Presidential first I probably wouldn't ever buy any of the others. And it would be cheaper now than when I can finally "afford" it.

Any advantage of the GMT or Sub over the Presidential? I have heard the sport models keep better time. Is this true? And is the GMT more waterproof than a Presidential?

Rockrolex · 21 March 2008, 08:08 AM

Well, you can work your way up (starting with an SS sport model, and ending up with a YG DD), or you can go the other way. Depends on how YOU want to do it.

Personally, I would start with the sport model. You will likely get more wear out of a Sub or GMT because they are more of an everyday watch. Having said that, I know people who wear their YG DD as an every day watch.

I have both the GMT and the YG DD (plus a couple of TT DJs). I tend to wear the GMT much more than the DD (or any other watch for that matter). I usually wear the DD with black tie and sometimes with jeans. Depends on my mood at the time.

Not much help, I know. But you gotta go with your own gut on this.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2008, 05:01 PM

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Andad · 21 March 2008, 05:05 PM

Nice one JJ.

JJ Irani · 21 March 2008, 05:06 PM

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Nice one JJ.

It most certainly is, Eddie. My AD has one in store.....and it just blew me away!!! That pic is still not doing it enough justice.

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Gaijin · 21 March 2008, 07:10 PM

Get a SS, a SS/YG Or Platinum and then an all precious metal one of some sort. Bases covered.

cbrenthus · 22 March 2008, 12:00 AM

Since I prefer SS, I have a ways to go and alot to collect before I move on to TT or Gold. I could sell all mine and get a white gold daytona, but then I would probably be too nuts over anything happening to it to really enjoy it. I'd rather wait until I can afford it enough to just add to my collection.

C.J. · 22 March 2008, 12:04 AM

DateJusts and Day-Dates are very different styles from Subs and GMTs. You have to figure out which type YOU like best.

East Bay Rider · 22 March 2008, 12:30 AM

If you are able to buy the DD now you will have to save a much shorter time to get the others.
If you buy the SS sports watch now you will have a much longer time to save before getting the DD.

21 March 2008, 06:54 AM	#1
SteyrAUG "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 198	OK, Which Rolex Would You Do...? Would you buy a single "grand" Rolex like full size 18k Presidential or would you spend the same amount of cash on two other models like a Gold/SS Date Just and a GMT or Sub. I know ideally you get all three but.... My thought process is I can do a Gold/SS Datejust first and eventually get a GMT or a Sub and then "one day" do the full size Presidential. But if I got the Presidential first I probably wouldn't ever buy any of the others. And it would be cheaper now than when I can finally "afford" it. Any advantage of the GMT or Sub over the Presidential? I have heard the sport models keep better time. Is this true? And is the GMT more waterproof than a Presidential? __________________ Batto Shita! Last edited by SteyrAUG; 21 March 2008 at 07:12 AM.. Reason: spelling

21 March 2008, 08:08 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,142	Well, you can work your way up (starting with an SS sport model, and ending up with a YG DD), or you can go the other way. Depends on how YOU want to do it. Personally, I would start with the sport model. You will likely get more wear out of a Sub or GMT because they are more of an everyday watch. Having said that, I know people who wear their YG DD as an every day watch. I have both the GMT and the YG DD (plus a couple of TT DJs). I tend to wear the GMT much more than the DD (or any other watch for that matter). I usually wear the DD with black tie and sometimes with jeans. Depends on my mood at the time. Not much help, I know. But you gotta go with your own gut on 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

21 March 2008, 05:01 PM	#3
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22 March 2008, 12:00 AM	#7
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	Since I prefer SS, I have a ways to go and alot to collect before I move on to TT or Gold. I could sell all mine and get a white gold daytona, but then I would probably be too nuts over anything happening to it to really enjoy it. I'd rather wait until I can afford it enough to just add to my collection. __________________ www.bknicholas.com www.myspace.com/bknicholas

21 March 2008, 07:10 PM	#6
Gaijin 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,243	Get a SS, a SS/YG Or Platinum and then an all precious metal one of some sort. Bases covered.

22 March 2008, 12:04 AM	#8
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	DateJusts and Day-Dates are very different styles from Subs and GMTs. You have to figure out which type YOU like best. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

22 March 2008, 12:30 AM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,112	If you are able to buy the DD now you will have to save a much shorter time to get the others. If you buy the SS sports watch now you will have a much longer time to save before getting the DD. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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