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LuminousMaximus · 1 December 2015, 02:30 AM

I am 50, and as of late, I started looking more towards Mercedes, instead of BMW. You know, a little more laid back and slighlty towards luxury than sport, but still sport included, like the AMG Products.

So, I was curious if when Rolex watch wearers get older, do most go towards PM DD's or DJ's, Skydweller's, or stay in the PM SPort watches, like the Smurf, Sub, Daytona's..?

TimeRookie · 1 December 2015, 02:48 AM

I've had a DJ since I was 25. I'm now 52 and just bought 2 sport watches. BLNR for everyday and a Yatchmaster for my dress up watch. The DJ TT is for weddings etc or when I feel like a change...

s14roller · 1 December 2015, 02:55 AM

I don't think there is a formula. My guess is the person who likes the Sub/Daytona, etc., at 30, still likes it at 50. There will be some that like PM and eventually have the means to do so, and there will be others that just prefer SS.

Rockrolex · 1 December 2015, 02:58 AM

I'm 72 and have 2 TT DJs, a YG DD and a SS GMT-II. There was no place for me to vote, as I already have both kinds.

asleep · 1 December 2015, 03:00 AM

Actually did the gold and bling thing in my younger years, now more interested in SS and vintage.

droptopman · 1 December 2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by asleep

Actually did the gold and bling thing in my younger years, now more interested in SS and vintage.

Me too. Although I still have a 16613 as it was my first Rolex model back in the late 80's. Dressed up more at work and play back then, so a YG DD was in rotation for a long time. The 16613 will probably go pretty soon on trade for another vintage piece. Rarely wear it anymore.

Almost 50 now and have the vintage bug--really bad. Funny though, nice vintage sport examples are in the new PM watch price range...

rebel_1 · 1 December 2015, 03:01 AM

I think it also depends on what you consider a sports watch. To me, my DDII is dressy as well as sporty. IMO, a true dress watch is PM on strap non Chrono. I'm not sure I will ever own a true dress watch by my definition.

reloxt · 1 December 2015, 03:10 AM

51 and still (and always) wear both. One doesn't exclude the other in my opinion. If there could only be one, it would be the SD4K.

Le Chef · 1 December 2015, 03:16 AM

I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

HorologyK · 1 December 2015, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

Ditto x100

breitlings · 1 December 2015, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

i bought an ap royal oak at 17. i like rolex better.

Tony64 · 3 December 2015, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Chef

I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

I couldn't agree more- you have put this in proper perspective!
The very premise of the original post was flawed, suggesting that precious metals are always a step up.

DJ TT 2002 · 1 December 2015, 03:20 AM

Started with TT DJ and moved to SS and PM sports
I know there is a DD in my future but I'm still weighing options.
I don't feel any pressure to purchase right this moment.

Limitless · 1 December 2015, 03:29 AM

I hope Rolex will release a PM DSSD

silverbullet818 · 1 December 2015, 03:45 AM

I moved up to PM. From the photo attached, my Rolex acquisition went from Left to Right to middle.

tkerrmd · 1 December 2015, 03:54 AM

for me it has nothing to do with age, it has to do with taste, preferences and most of all finances!

If I could have afforded to start out with PM watches I would have. also as for taste I prefer sport only watches, and I include the DJ, DD and even SkyDweller due to its case as more dress than sport for me

so if I could have, would have these at 25……and been done….

however I do enjoy SS also!……

Eric Chan · 1 December 2015, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

for me it has nothing to do with age, it has to do with taste, preferences and most of all finances!

If I could have afforded to start out with PM watches I would have. also as for taste I prefer sport only watches, and I include the DJ, DD and even SkyDweller due to its case as more dress than sport for me

so if I could have, would have these at 25……and been done….

however I do enjoy SS also!……

In agreement with Tom. All about the finances. Like Tom, if I could afford them back then, I would have. I do not think PM watches, especially YG or RG is for older people.

LuminousMaximus · 1 December 2015, 05:26 AM

Wow Tom! After looking at all those beautiful watches and trying to calculate how much $$ is there, and also trying to convert grams to ounces, to get a price per ounce, I totally forgot what my post was about in the first place...

New post, "Which of Dr Tom's watches would you choose first..."

tkerrmd · 1 December 2015, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Wow Tom! After looking at all those beautiful watches and trying to calculate how much $$ is there, and also trying to convert grams to ounces, to get a price per ounce, I totally forgot what my post was about in the first place...

New post, "Which of Dr Tom's watches would you choose first..."

HaHa! Don't over think it Sam!

Lordofrolex · 1 December 2015, 03:55 AM

Ill have PM models this year and hopefully when i get older

beshannon · 1 December 2015, 04:15 AM

I would guess it depends on what a person likes and wants

KenNethcole · 1 December 2015, 04:47 AM

I started out withh ss sport and recently moved into pm. I think it depend on your finance and taste. Peopel taste, finance, and collection evolve so very hard to say what someone will like at any given time.

pigman08 · 1 December 2015, 05:24 AM

If I'm ever able to get a PM, it'll be a sports model in WG… If I had to make the decision right now, it'd be the BLRO.

jrs146 · 1 December 2015, 04:30 AM

I don't think you can really determine a formula for your question. Some prefer sport, some dress, some steel, some PM.

I'm guessing many also fall in to "all of the above"

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Mosco · 1 December 2015, 04:33 AM

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek :)
(ducking head, ready for assault)

.
sort of kidding, sort of not.

2ar2c1 · 1 December 2015, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek

accurate from what i've seen.

HL65 · 1 December 2015, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek :)
(ducking head, ready for assault)

.
sort of kidding, sort of not.

And then up back to Rolex my friend in the end.

As for me both SS and PM have a place in my collection. I wear and enjoy both.

asleep · 1 December 2015, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek

sort of kidding, sort of not.

Not necessarily, I went from a gold Nautilus in my 30s...

To a Submariner/date in my 50s...

Traded up.

GB-man · 1 December 2015, 04:48 AM

I tend to stick with SS sports watches that I can shower or swim in if I want. Whether Rolex, AP, PP.

Sublover2166 · 1 December 2015, 04:50 AM

I am 49. Love Submariners and the other sport models. Have NO desire to ever own a Day Date, Date Just or any other "dress watch". Just not me. Also have no desire to ever own a Patek either, even if I was a wealthy man and money was no object. Richard Mille?...maybe.

View Poll Results: As you age, sport or non sport?
I think, when older I'll go more refined non sport variety	30	21.43%
I Have move towards a more refined non sport variety	25	17.86%
I think, when older I'll stay PM Sport watches	27	19.29%
I only have sport watches, including PM ones like the Sub, Daytona, etc...	58	41.43%
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1 December 2015, 02:30 AM	#1
LuminousMaximus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,516	Do Rolex Wearers Eventually Move-up to Pm DD's or DJ's, or stick to Sport Watches? I am 50, and as of late, I started looking more towards Mercedes, instead of BMW. You know, a little more laid back and slighlty towards luxury than sport, but still sport included, like the AMG Products. So, I was curious if when Rolex watch wearers get older, do most go towards PM DD's or DJ's, Skydweller's, or stay in the PM SPort watches, like the Smurf, Sub, Daytona's..? Attached Images __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

1 December 2015, 02:48 AM	#2
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,216	I've had a DJ since I was 25. I'm now 52 and just bought 2 sport watches. BLNR for everyday and a Yatchmaster for my dress up watch. The DJ TT is for weddings etc or when I feel like a change... __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

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1 December 2015, 03:16 AM	#9
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	No I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

1 December 2015, 02:55 AM	#3
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,258	I don't think there is a formula. My guess is the person who likes the Sub/Daytona, etc., at 30, still likes it at 50. There will be some that like PM and eventually have the means to do so, and there will be others that just prefer SS.

1 December 2015, 03:00 AM	#5
asleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 778	Actually did the gold and bling thing in my younger years, now more interested in SS and vintage.

1 December 2015, 03:01 AM	#7
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,131	I think it also depends on what you consider a sports watch. To me, my DDII is dressy as well as sporty. IMO, a true dress watch is PM on strap non Chrono. I'm not sure I will ever own a true dress watch by my definition.

1 December 2015, 03:10 AM	#8
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	51 and still (and always) wear both. One doesn't exclude the other in my opinion. If there could only be one, it would be the SD4K.

1 December 2015, 03:20 AM	#13
DJ TT 2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Started with TT DJ and moved to SS and PM sports I know there is a DD in my future but I'm still weighing options. I don't feel any pressure to purchase right this moment.

1 December 2015, 03:29 AM	#14
Limitless "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Amsterdam Watch: DSSD Posts: 174	I hope Rolex will release a PM DSSD

1 December 2015, 03:45 AM	#15
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	I moved up to PM. From the photo attached, my Rolex acquisition went from Left to Right to middle.

1 December 2015, 03:54 AM	#16
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	for me it has nothing to do with age, it has to do with taste, preferences and most of all finances! If I could have afforded to start out with PM watches I would have. also as for taste I prefer sport only watches, and I include the DJ, DD and even SkyDweller due to its case as more dress than sport for me so if I could have, would have these at 25……and been done…. however I do enjoy SS also!……

1 December 2015, 05:26 AM	#18
LuminousMaximus 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,516	Wow Tom! After looking at all those beautiful watches and trying to calculate how much $$ is there, and also trying to convert grams to ounces, to get a price per ounce, I totally forgot what my post was about in the first place... New post, "Which of Dr Tom's watches would you choose first..." __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

1 December 2015, 03:55 AM	#20
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Ill have PM models this year and hopefully when i get older __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

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1 December 2015, 04:47 AM	#22
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	I started out withh ss sport and recently moved into pm. I think it depend on your finance and taste. Peopel taste, finance, and collection evolve so very hard to say what someone will like at any given time.

1 December 2015, 05:24 AM	#23
pigman08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tn Watch: 16610,16710,214270 Posts: 460	If I'm ever able to get a PM, it'll be a sports model in WG… If I had to make the decision right now, it'd be the BLRO.

1 December 2015, 04:30 AM	#24
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I don't think you can really determine a formula for your question. Some prefer sport, some dress, some steel, some PM. I'm guessing many also fall in to "all of the above" Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

1 December 2015, 04:33 AM	#25
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek :) (ducking head, ready for assault) . sort of kidding, sort of not. __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

1 December 2015, 04:48 AM	#29
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,650	I tend to stick with SS sports watches that I can shower or swim in if I want. Whether Rolex, AP, PP.

1 December 2015, 04:50 AM	#30
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	I am 49. Love Submariners and the other sport models. Have NO desire to ever own a Day Date, Date Just or any other "dress watch". Just not me. Also have no desire to ever own a Patek either, even if I was a wealthy man and money was no object. Richard Mille?...maybe.

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