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pearson1995 · 21 September 2020, 05:15 AM

I was watching a watchbox video earlier on YouTube, and the presenter mentioned he likes having 3 watches from a brand to try and encompass everything they have to offer.

He said for Rolex it’s a Daytona, GMT and Sub...

That got me thinking, I think if I had to pick 3, I would go BLRO, Daytona and DD40 yg. I think that encompasses the Rolex brand perfectly. What do you all think?

ap1 · 21 September 2020, 05:23 AM

Thats certainly the best sports 3some. I’d probably do

Daytona
Gmt
Dd40 (like you)

But I require the rule of 5

Sub
SkyD

SearChart · 21 September 2020, 05:25 AM

For me an attainable trio would be:

114200 olive green
16600
16570 polar

HiDive · 21 September 2020, 05:31 AM

Sd43
gmt blro
dssd

fskywalker · 21 September 2020, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

For me an attainable trio would be:

114200 olive green
16600
16570 polar

Like the “attainable” filter by Bas above! For me the three “attainable” pieces at this point are:

18239
16610
16622

A fourth one would be a GMT (probably a BLRO or a BLNR) with a fifth one being a chrono (perhaps a Daytona)

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pav333hp · 21 September 2020, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearson1995

I was watching a watchbox video earlier on YouTube, and the presenter mentioned he likes having 3 watches from a brand to try and encompass everything they have to offer.

He said for Rolex it’s a Daytona, GMT and Sub...

That got me thinking, I think if I had to pick 3, I would go BLRO, Daytona and DD40 yg. I think that encompasses the Rolex brand perfectly. What do you all think?

I agree with Daytona, GMT, and DD. That's definitely a perfect Rolex combo in my mind.

Texex · 23 September 2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pav333hp

I agree with Daytona, GMT, and DD. That's definitely a perfect Rolex combo in my mind.

To me the top two that those not on TRF would know would be the DJ and Sub. As a third I guess I’d add the GMT

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cvo · 23 September 2020, 10:22 AM

Sea-Dweller 43, GMT 2 Coke (hopefully comes out next year), and Ceramic Daytona Black Dial.

HogwldFLTR · 21 September 2020, 05:35 AM

I've had three and now I'm up to four and headed towards five. For me the three would be Daytona, Milgauss, and Yacht-Master. Why these? A Chrono is essential, a three hander, too, and aside from the most obvious OPs, the Milgauss is special, and a watch with a rotating bezel is necessary (YM is better looking and fits better than a Sub or GMT for me, also I've no need for a complication I won't use as found in the GMTs).

vh2k · 21 September 2020, 05:41 AM

Great topic!! It’s very hard to pick three Rolex models that encompass the entire brand... but your thread, your rules.

DD is above my $20K price cap... so, my picks are:

Submariner, Datejust, Daytona

This captures the most “breadth” across the brand for me.

seosub · 21 September 2020, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Great topic!! It’s very hard to pick three Rolex models that encompass the entire brand... but your thread, your rules.

DD is above my $20K price cap... so, my picks are:

Submariner, Datejust, Daytona

This captures the most “breadth” across the brand for me.

+1

Sub SS (you could also argue GMT)
Daytona SS - white dial
DJ SS jubilee/fluted - pick your dial colour

This gives you the best range imo.

holdingon · 21 September 2020, 05:43 AM

My rolex 3s are:

1. Sub
2. GMT
3. AK (upgraded OP)

I don't think the daytona is that great...it used a Zenith movement.

Macnavara · 21 September 2020, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by holdingon

My rolex 3s are:

1. Sub
2. GMT
3. AK (upgraded OP)

I don't think the daytona is that great...it used a Zenith movement.

Zenith made/makes some of the best movements in history

shirtguy · 21 September 2020, 07:32 PM

My 3 in my collection are the following

Sub c date
DD40 YG
SS DAYTONA C

denmanproject · 22 September 2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by holdingon

I don't think the daytona is that great...it used a Zenith movement.

Wow never heard that as a bad thing, maybe you should do a little homework on the El Primero

subprimero · 21 September 2020, 05:46 AM

For me it would be the Day Date, Sub and GMT.

GolfJunkie · 21 September 2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by subprimero

For me it would be the Day Date, Sub and GMT.

I agree with this. I feel like if you’re taking Rolex you need to include a Sub(or sea dweller)!

RoRoRo · 21 September 2020, 06:18 AM

Classic
Datejust SS
Skydweller TT
Day date Rose Gold

Professional
Sub SS
GMT Root Beer
Daytona Rose Gold

brucethemanlee · 21 September 2020, 06:27 AM

This is it for me

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EtherBrown · 21 September 2020, 06:29 AM

My three.

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Little machines · 21 September 2020, 06:33 AM

Sd43 Gmt Pepsi,
DD

thenewrick · 21 September 2020, 06:38 AM

The most iconic Rolexes are the black no date Submariner, yellow gold Day Date, and the white dial Daytona. Most people wouldn't know what a GMT is or the other models

GolfJunkie · 21 September 2020, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by thenewrick

The most iconic Rolexes are the black no date Submariner, yellow gold Day Date, and the white dial Daytona. Most people wouldn't know what a GMT is or the other models

I think the DJ is pretty iconic.

RogerOP · 21 September 2020, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

I think the DJ is pretty iconic.

IMO it’s the most iconic and mistakable Rolex model.

Vivalas · 21 September 2020, 06:43 AM

My ultimate 3 (I do have an SD43 and a sub too)

polaris72 · 21 September 2020, 06:47 AM

Sub, DJ, Daytona,

alphadweller · 21 September 2020, 07:04 AM

SD, GMT and DJ for me.

FTX I · 21 September 2020, 07:42 AM

For me it would be
14060M
114060
116610LN

SearChart · 21 September 2020, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

For me it would be
14060M
114060
116610LN

FTX I · 21 September 2020, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

21 September 2020, 05:15 AM	#1
pearson1995 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: England Posts: 939	Rule of 3 I was watching a watchbox video earlier on YouTube, and the presenter mentioned he likes having 3 watches from a brand to try and encompass everything they have to offer. He said for Rolex it’s a Daytona, GMT and Sub... That got me thinking, I think if I had to pick 3, I would go BLRO, Daytona and DD40 yg. I think that encompasses the Rolex brand perfectly. What do you all think? __________________ The collection is never complete

21 September 2020, 05:31 AM	#4
HiDive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Vincent Location: Pittsburgh, PA Watch: Rolex Seadweller50 Posts: 433	3's Sd43 gmt blro dssd

21 September 2020, 05:35 AM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,798	I've had three and now I'm up to four and headed towards five. For me the three would be Daytona, Milgauss, and Yacht-Master. Why these? A Chrono is essential, a three hander, too, and aside from the most obvious OPs, the Milgauss is special, and a watch with a rotating bezel is necessary (YM is better looking and fits better than a Sub or GMT for me, also I've no need for a complication I won't use as found in the GMTs). __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 September 2020, 05:23 AM	#2
ap1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,637	Thats certainly the best sports 3some. I’d probably do Daytona Gmt Dd40 (like you) But I require the rule of 5 Sub SkyD

23 September 2020, 10:22 AM	#8
cvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: C Vo Location: Georgia Watch: 117610LN 116610LN Posts: 1,020	Sea-Dweller 43, GMT 2 Coke (hopefully comes out next year), and Ceramic Daytona Black Dial.

21 September 2020, 05:41 AM	#10
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Great topic!! It’s very hard to pick three Rolex models that encompass the entire brand... but your thread, your rules. DD is above my $20K price cap... so, my picks are: Submariner, Datejust, Daytona This captures the most “breadth” across the brand for me.

21 September 2020, 05:43 AM	#12
holdingon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: usa Posts: 553	My rolex 3s are: 1. Sub 2. GMT 3. AK (upgraded OP) I don't think the daytona is that great...it used a Zenith movement.

21 September 2020, 07:32 PM	#14
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,326	My 3 in my collection are the following Sub c date DD40 YG SS DAYTONA C

21 September 2020, 05:46 AM	#16
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,439	For me it would be the Day Date, Sub and GMT.

21 September 2020, 06:18 AM	#18
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 864	Classic Datejust SS Skydweller TT Day date Rose Gold Professional Sub SS GMT Root Beer Daytona Rose Gold

21 September 2020, 06:27 AM	#19
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,582	This is it for me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2020, 06:29 AM	#20
EtherBrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Maryland Posts: 323	My three. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 September 2020, 06:33 AM	#21
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,687	Sd43 Gmt Pepsi, DD

21 September 2020, 06:38 AM	#22
thenewrick 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,832	The most iconic Rolexes are the black no date Submariner, yellow gold Day Date, and the white dial Daytona. Most people wouldn't know what a GMT is or the other models

21 September 2020, 06:43 AM	#25
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,660	My ultimate 3 (I do have an SD43 and a sub too)

21 September 2020, 06:47 AM	#26
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Sub, DJ, Daytona,

21 September 2020, 07:04 AM	#27
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,219	SD, GMT and DJ for me.

21 September 2020, 07:42 AM	#28
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	For me it would be 14060M 114060 116610LN

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