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WAK4 · 4 May 2016, 02:19 AM

So I think most of us are well aware of Dr Tom's and Mike's views on going precious metal (PM) and not looking back once moving on from steel.

(cue some enabling pictures from Dr Tom...

)

How about the rest of you? I've held back on PM Rolex for many years, but the creep is there...between the smurf, BLRO and platinum Daytona, there has been a pull I haven't felt before. And to make it worse, I've been actively trying them on when I get the chance.

But I do love my SS watches, and would hope not to lose interest in them if I get sucked down that PM path. I do like variety and its much easier (for me anyway) to have a variety of SS than gold/platinum.

Thoughts?

Jason71 · 4 May 2016, 02:43 AM

I have WG (116619 and 116519) and I have many SS Rolex watches. I love and wear both, but I wear my SS models probably 90% of the time. There is room for both in every collection IMHO.

Tank0040 · 4 May 2016, 02:45 AM

They co exist well together in a collection. In fact, my blnr gets more wrist time as a daily then my Lvc and smurf.

RichM · 4 May 2016, 02:49 AM

Flipped my TT Sub for a 116619LB. Flipped my GMT BLNR and a TT Daytona for a 116719BLRO.

The only SS left in the collection is my YM.

I went from 4 watches to 3 and it makes choosing what to wear a little easier.

Sounds like you got the itch. Scratch it.

I have no problem at all wearing the YM.

abrasive · 4 May 2016, 02:58 AM

I just jumped into PM with a WG DD. I don't ever see getting rid of my SS 5-digits, but the PM is on a whole different level - that's for sure.

I did think about how many SS watches I could get for the price of the DD, but I just have to put that out of my head. I bought the watch that I wanted. The one that kept me up. The one I couldn't get out of my head.

Get what you love - whatever that is.

kilyung · 4 May 2016, 03:10 AM

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

thomaspp · 4 May 2016, 03:27 AM

Have both, enjoy both. I have to say, at the moment my steel watches tend to be vintage however. I have yet to fall back in love with modern steel Rolex (or Patek for that matter).

The 116619 and the 116718 have been two of my favorite all times watches (although I don't own either at the moment). I've contemplated a platinum Daytona as the dial and bezel are quite alluring.

I'm actually contemplating a 116655 at the moment! rolf...

thomaspp · 4 May 2016, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

Nada mal viejo Mike...

kilyung · 4 May 2016, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

The 116619 and the 116718 have been two of my favorite all times watches (although I don't own either at the moment).

Great choices!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Nada mal viejo Mike...

He hecho cosas peores.

travisb · 4 May 2016, 03:39 AM

I have and love both but SS see the majority of wrist time.
Definitely a special feel with the weight of PM though.

tkerrmd · 4 May 2016, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

me too!

when out with the family is when I see the SS stuff…passed these on to my kids, blue YM, Hulk, and GMT... ( gee before I died!)

Vipes · 4 May 2016, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

You're missing the platona

I had an itch for a PM Rolex. Had the WG Sub and I loved the look and heft of it. It's also very versatile and under the radar. I say scratch the itch!

AK797 · 4 May 2016, 05:58 AM

For my sins I have followed my TRF mentor, Midas Mike, and I was exclusively PM last year but this year I have bought an SS and find that I really want 1/2 back in my collection.

WAK4 · 4 May 2016, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

Killing me Mike...

jon_jon · 4 May 2016, 06:34 AM

Once you go PM, there is no turning back! Just kidding!!

I think you can enjoy both SS and PM without making judgements about one vs the other.

kilyung · 4 May 2016, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vipes

You're missing the platona

I've got a serious debate going on in my head - my love for platinum vs my gripes with the Daytona. My PM lust will probably win out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

For my sins I have followed my TRF mentor, Midas Mike, and I was exclusively PM last year but this year I have bought an SS and find that I really want 1/2 back in my collection.

I get it. While I'll always choose PM if it's available, some models only come in SS. So you'll see me wear the occasional SS model also.

watchwatcher · 4 May 2016, 06:39 AM

Beautiful pics, Mike and Dr. Tom.

For my collection, I'm envisioning moving toward 2-3 steel pieces and a couple of PM's.

SaddleSC · 4 May 2016, 06:39 AM

I think SS and WG make great companions in the same collection. I split my wrist time about 50/50, but it tends to be seasonal. In the spring/summer (short sleeves) I wear PM most of the time and in the fall/winter (when my watch will be covered by sleeves and jackets) I tend to wear SS.

Daytona88 · 4 May 2016, 07:09 AM

I have 3 PM but 2 are vintage and small case size and one is a cartier. Rolex SS is good for me...for now.

rmlovett1 · 4 May 2016, 07:25 AM

I wear mine fairly equally....PM getting 65-70% wrist time. My vintage gets worn mostly under dress/long sleeves(not worn often) The next two I acquire this year will be SS. I love them all, but PM is exquisite!

Tseg · 4 May 2016, 07:27 AM

If/when I make the move to a PM Rolex my SS version(s) will be gifted to my son.

rmlovett1 · 4 May 2016, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I think SS and WG make great companions in the same collection. I split my wrist time about 50/50, but it tends to be seasonal. In the spring/summer (short sleeves) I wear PM most of the time and in the fall/winter (when my watch will be covered by sleeves and jackets) I tend to wear SS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

me too!

when out with the family is when I see the SS stuff…passed these on to my kids, blue YM, Hulk, and GMT... ( gee before I died!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

Well done men!!

Headshrinker · 4 May 2016, 08:59 AM

I enjoy both SS watches and PMs. I would say I wear my gold watches about 70% of the time in the warmer months, and 30% in the winter. I do love my gold with a tan! Platinum shines nicely too....

Paul_I · 4 May 2016, 09:39 AM

Plenty of room for both. Rolex caters to many customers and many needs. I prefer PM because I tend to buy dressier Rolexes. I tend to buy SS Omegas as my 'tool' watches.

brandrea · 4 May 2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

DeeTee · 4 May 2016, 09:48 AM

I go back and forth all the time.
Got all the bases covered: SS/YG/RG/WG/PT

I love PM, but more importantly I love the watch first.
The Hulk gets as much love from me as the Smurf.
My SS Daytona gets waaaay more love than my RG....PT is different story.
They don't make a PM Seadweller, and there are time when I want a black diver on.

GB-man · 4 May 2016, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

You only live once.

While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

Stop it!

Must stop opening these threads!

busytimmy · 4 May 2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Have both, enjoy both. I have to say, at the moment my steel watches tend to be vintage however. I have yet to fall back in love with modern steel Rolex (or Patek for that matter).

The 116619 and the 116718 have been two of my favorite all times watches (although I don't own either at the moment). I've contemplated a platinum Daytona as the dial and bezel are quite alluring.

I'm actually contemplating a 116655 at the moment! rolf...

Hey Thomas, why'd you flip your 619 and 718?

busytimmy · 4 May 2016, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richris1

I wear mine fairly equally....PM getting 65-70% wrist time. My vintage gets worn mostly under dress/long sleeves(not worn often) The next two I acquire this year will be SS. I love them all, but PM is exquisite!

Nice collection you have there, sir

tomilg · 4 May 2016, 10:29 AM

I have to say that the BLRO, Smurf, and the Platona are all very beautiful pieces....but when I step into that arena...it'll be the Smurf that gets my attention!!!.

4 May 2016, 02:19 AM	#1
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Mixed Precious Metal and SS collection So I think most of us are well aware of Dr Tom's and Mike's views on going precious metal (PM) and not looking back once moving on from steel. (cue some enabling pictures from Dr Tom... ) How about the rest of you? I've held back on PM Rolex for many years, but the creep is there...between the smurf, BLRO and platinum Daytona, there has been a pull I haven't felt before. And to make it worse, I've been actively trying them on when I get the chance. But I do love my SS watches, and would hope not to lose interest in them if I get sucked down that PM path. I do like variety and its much easier (for me anyway) to have a variety of SS than gold/platinum. Thoughts?

4 May 2016, 02:43 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I have WG (116619 and 116519) and I have many SS Rolex watches. I love and wear both, but I wear my SS models probably 90% of the time. There is room for both in every collection IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

4 May 2016, 02:49 AM	#4
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,650	Flipped my TT Sub for a 116619LB. Flipped my GMT BLNR and a TT Daytona for a 116719BLRO. The only SS left in the collection is my YM. I went from 4 watches to 3 and it makes choosing what to wear a little easier. Sounds like you got the itch. Scratch it. I have no problem at all wearing the YM. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

4 May 2016, 03:27 AM	#7
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Have both, enjoy both. I have to say, at the moment my steel watches tend to be vintage however. I have yet to fall back in love with modern steel Rolex (or Patek for that matter). The 116619 and the 116718 have been two of my favorite all times watches (although I don't own either at the moment). I've contemplated a platinum Daytona as the dial and bezel are quite alluring. I'm actually contemplating a 116655 at the moment! rolf... __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

4 May 2016, 06:39 AM	#18
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I think SS and WG make great companions in the same collection. I split my wrist time about 50/50, but it tends to be seasonal. In the spring/summer (short sleeves) I wear PM most of the time and in the fall/winter (when my watch will be covered by sleeves and jackets) I tend to wear SS. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

4 May 2016, 02:45 AM	#3
Tank0040 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 85	They co exist well together in a collection. In fact, my blnr gets more wrist time as a daily then my Lvc and smurf.

4 May 2016, 02:58 AM	#5
abrasive "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UT, US Posts: 118	I just jumped into PM with a WG DD. I don't ever see getting rid of my SS 5-digits, but the PM is on a whole different level - that's for sure. I did think about how many SS watches I could get for the price of the DD, but I just have to put that out of my head. I bought the watch that I wanted. The one that kept me up. The one I couldn't get out of my head. Get what you love - whatever that is.

4 May 2016, 03:10 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You only live once. While I may prefer PM, I still find time to wear SS (probably 5% of the time) when PM is foolhardy.

4 May 2016, 03:39 AM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,442	I have and love both but SS see the majority of wrist time. Definitely a special feel with the weight of PM though.

4 May 2016, 05:58 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	For my sins I have followed my TRF mentor, Midas Mike, and I was exclusively PM last year but this year I have bought an SS and find that I really want 1/2 back in my collection.

4 May 2016, 06:34 AM	#15
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Once you go PM, there is no turning back! Just kidding!! I think you can enjoy both SS and PM without making judgements about one vs the other.

4 May 2016, 06:39 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Beautiful pics, Mike and Dr. Tom. For my collection, I'm envisioning moving toward 2-3 steel pieces and a couple of PM's.

4 May 2016, 07:09 AM	#19
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,616	I have 3 PM but 2 are vintage and small case size and one is a cartier. Rolex SS is good for me...for now.

4 May 2016, 07:27 AM	#21
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	If/when I make the move to a PM Rolex my SS version(s) will be gifted to my son.

4 May 2016, 08:59 AM	#23
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	I enjoy both SS watches and PMs. I would say I wear my gold watches about 70% of the time in the warmer months, and 30% in the winter. I do love my gold with a tan! Platinum shines nicely too....

4 May 2016, 09:39 AM	#24
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Plenty of room for both. Rolex caters to many customers and many needs. I prefer PM because I tend to buy dressier Rolexes. I tend to buy SS Omegas as my 'tool' watches. __________________

4 May 2016, 09:48 AM	#26
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	I go back and forth all the time. Got all the bases covered: SS/YG/RG/WG/PT I love PM, but more importantly I love the watch first. The Hulk gets as much love from me as the Smurf. My SS Daytona gets waaaay more love than my RG....PT is different story. They don't make a PM Seadweller, and there are time when I want a black diver on.

4 May 2016, 10:29 AM	#30
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	I have to say that the BLRO, Smurf, and the Platona are all very beautiful pieces....but when I step into that arena...it'll be the Smurf that gets my attention!!!.

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