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padi56 · 1 October 2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janc

Well guys that is the question I am struggling with.
Always been an ss type of guy -ss subs ,daytona ,exp2.-all ss.
Am keen on conslidating to become a one watch guy and really like the bimetal sub date black face.
A good potential deal on the grey market has been offered but just not sure whether I am ready for gold.
I am professional office based and 45.
Am I being too paranoid and overly cautious?
Have tried one of these on and it feels great but dont want to send the wrong image out etc.Dont like bling and think the black dial doesnt say bling but...
Any one got any views on this or has anyone been where I am now?

Just cannot for the life of me think why not, if you like and want a TT watch just go and buy it.Why even think of like you say wrong image,you yourself as a person thats all that counts not some sort of perceived image. So just buy it and wear and enjoy it for the next 30 odd years in good health,now thats far more important than any so called image I can assure you.

Andad · 1 October 2010, 07:24 PM

x2

Romanov · 1 October 2010, 07:44 PM

Hey Janc,

Good to see a fellow Liverpudlian. I have just picked up a 16610LV, but really like the look of the bi-colour 16613 with black bezel. I have seen a BNIB 16613 for £4995 and am tempted to be honest.

Most of the guys in work disagree with the idea of a gold Rolex for some reason, but I think it is stunning.

Go for it I say.

HL65 · 1 October 2010, 07:53 PM

Nothing wrong with TT's--if you like them--go for it!! Love the TT Blue Sub--great classic look!

docmarioce · 1 October 2010, 08:31 PM

I have had several Rolex watches GMTs, Sub, SD but my beautiful TT Bluesy Sub is the only one Rolex in my collection now and I am very happy with it. It took some time to get used to the idea of a TT watch but to see my wife with her TT Yachtmaster in her wrist everyday and the idea to have an iconic and versatile Rolex Sub with Gold included was enough to make my mind. Besides, to look at my wrist and see that beautiful blue dial makes my day every morning. Go for it.

MagedMS · 1 October 2010, 08:52 PM

I love Bi Metal Rollies.. looks stunning and attractive.. but the only drawback is the bad reselling value.. Used SS have better resell.

slcbbrown · 2 October 2010, 12:33 AM

TT is a classic for Rolex.

petesjag · 2 October 2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rangrov

The TT Subs are gorgeous, i have just treated myself to a black face ceramic TT, well actually i bought 2 both the same, i know madness, i did it cos the price was right, £5500.00 UKP each, i may put one up for sale in the for sale site at £5500.00 brand new with all stickers on, or i may just keep it in the safe unworn, its not going to lose any money especialiy with the futor price increase and VAT. If there is any intrest please PM me........

I pm'd you!! thanks,
pete

Jakubisko · 3 October 2010, 10:18 PM

Understand your question janc. I´m kind in the same situation now. I have Exp2, vintage DJ and newly Sub ND for a month. BUT since I´m wearing the Sub I started looking at TT and wondering if it will be the end...
... and to be honest I don´t think it will stop with it, that is what I´m worry about and that is why I can´t buy them!

bobg · 3 October 2010, 11:04 PM

Nothing is sharper. Nothing.

CoopJr · 3 October 2010, 11:42 PM

My ceramic Sub...my first TT. I personally think it has a warmth about it that the SS doesn't. If you like it then get it. Dont worry what the office folks think. I'm lucky where I work...there are a few WIS's

and the rest are oblivious.

CoopJr · 3 October 2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagedMS

I love Bi Metal Rollies.. looks stunning and attractive.. but the only drawback is the bad reselling value.. Used SS have better resell.

True that!

EchoBlueUK · 4 October 2010, 02:03 AM

OP, what did you decide in the end?

MikeJaye · 4 October 2010, 02:14 AM

I'd say go for it...I used to have a TT sub and loved it!!

Alcan · 4 October 2010, 02:19 AM

To me one of the attractions of TT Rolex watches is that they fit into virtually any situation.

buke45 · 4 October 2010, 02:30 AM

I had my first TT at just before I turned 19 and I have had one ever since.

Paracentesis · 4 October 2010, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janc

Well guys that is the question I am struggling with.
Always been an ss type of guy -ss subs ,daytona ,exp2.-all ss.
Am keen on conslidating to become a one watch guy and really like the bimetal sub date black face.
A good potential deal on the grey market has been offered but just not sure whether I am ready for gold.
I am professional office based and 45.
Am I being too paranoid and overly cautious?
Have tried one of these on and it feels great but dont want to send the wrong image out etc.Dont like bling and think the black dial doesnt say bling but...
Any one got any views on this or has anyone been where I am now?

Personally, I think it looks naff/grim, and the message it sends out is one of total desperation, like you really wanted the full gold model, but couldn't quite stretch to it. But if you like the TT look, well go for it.

beast12 · 4 October 2010, 07:44 AM

^
Forget what the above above poster said. TT's are a work of art!

janc · 4 October 2010, 08:08 AM

Whether we like it or not image does mean something and in times of recession especially I would not wish to send out the wrong signals to those less fortunate than me -thats just me and I realise we are all entitled to our opinion.I am not into bling and obviously -paracentasis did not read my post or he would have realised that I am not interested in a gold model!
No Mr Paracentasis I am not desperate either.
I like the understated quality of the black tt sub but those lovely photos of the tt gmt ceramic have got me thinking about one of those too.
I am going to New York soon so my plan is to pick up a used one there-sub tt or gmt.
many thanks.

Art 1 · 4 October 2010, 08:36 AM

I have no problems with mine. Why not?

thesharkfactor · 4 October 2010, 08:49 AM

my 1st 2 rolexes were steel (sub ND and sub date).. so it was natural progression for me to upgrade to TT..

EVERYONE had blue!.. i did want blue aswell, but i dont like going with the crowd, for me it had to be black!!

..i couldnt find one in the UK.. i got this one from oscar/bodybump on the forum all the way from USA to scotland in 42hrs! (yes, 42hrs not 48!)..

i wont look back now, i love the black, it is so understated and more refined instead of the in-your-face blue.

a classic black 16613.. the most beautiful watch in the world. go see one in the flesh, tell me if you disagree!

ingoodtime · 4 October 2010, 10:12 AM

A Rolex TT can easily be worn dressed up or down.
If you want something that can be worn with anything
, get the TT.

Boopie · 4 October 2010, 10:47 AM

My husband's father gave him a TT black Submariner (the same as thesharkfactor has, just up above) as a gift a few years ago. It's not the watch that my husband would have purchased for himself (he would have just purchased a regular stainless steel Sub), but he loves it. It looks great with whatever he's wearing.

chris russell · 4 October 2010, 12:00 PM

Sorry, never gone bi. Not even once. Always loved the ladies. ;-)

chronus · 4 October 2010, 12:18 PM

Don't worry about what other people think... buy what you like. Besides, Rolexes are comparatively less flashy than other watch brands. If someone is not a watch enthusiast, 99% will not even recognize that you are wearing a Rolex. Most people will assume the metals are not precious.

htc8p · 4 October 2010, 01:37 PM

Two tone is one of my targets when i reach 40-50

cwru32 · 4 October 2010, 03:24 PM

ur question suggests that you like TT so dont look for approvals here! :)

1 October 2010, 07:24 PM	#32
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,480	x2 __________________ E

1 October 2010, 07:53 PM	#34
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Nothing wrong with TT's--if you like them--go for it!! Love the TT Blue Sub--great classic look! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 October 2010, 08:52 PM	#36
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Bi Metal I love Bi Metal Rollies.. looks stunning and attractive.. but the only drawback is the bad reselling value.. Used SS have better resell. __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

3 October 2010, 11:04 PM	#40
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	TT Datejust Nothing is sharper. Nothing.

4 October 2010, 10:12 AM	#52
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	A Rolex TT can easily be worn dressed up or down. If you want something that can be worn with anything , get the TT. __________________ Lee

1 October 2010, 07:44 PM	#33
Romanov "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Phillip Location: Liverpool Watch: 16610LV Posts: 12	Hey Janc, Good to see a fellow Liverpudlian. I have just picked up a 16610LV, but really like the look of the bi-colour 16613 with black bezel. I have seen a BNIB 16613 for £4995 and am tempted to be honest. Most of the guys in work disagree with the idea of a gold Rolex for some reason, but I think it is stunning. Go for it I say.

1 October 2010, 08:31 PM	#35
docmarioce "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 476	I have had several Rolex watches GMTs, Sub, SD but my beautiful TT Bluesy Sub is the only one Rolex in my collection now and I am very happy with it. It took some time to get used to the idea of a TT watch but to see my wife with her TT Yachtmaster in her wrist everyday and the idea to have an iconic and versatile Rolex Sub with Gold included was enough to make my mind. Besides, to look at my wrist and see that beautiful blue dial makes my day every morning. Go for it.

2 October 2010, 12:33 AM	#37
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	TT is a classic for Rolex.

3 October 2010, 10:18 PM	#39
Jakubisko Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Czech republic,EU Watch: Sub ND T<25 Posts: 19	Understand your question janc. I´m kind in the same situation now. I have Exp2, vintage DJ and newly Sub ND for a month. BUT since I´m wearing the Sub I started looking at TT and wondering if it will be the end... ... and to be honest I don´t think it will stop with it, that is what I´m worry about and that is why I can´t buy them!

3 October 2010, 11:42 PM	#41
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	My ceramic Sub...my first TT. I personally think it has a warmth about it that the SS doesn't. If you like it then get it. Dont worry what the office folks think. I'm lucky where I work...there are a few WIS's and the rest are oblivious.

4 October 2010, 02:03 AM	#43
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	OP, what did you decide in the end?

4 October 2010, 02:14 AM	#44
MikeJaye Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 675	I'd say go for it...I used to have a TT sub and loved it!!

4 October 2010, 02:30 AM	#46
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I had my first TT at just before I turned 19 and I have had one ever since.

4 October 2010, 08:08 AM	#49
janc Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Liverpool,UK Posts: 100	Whether we like it or not image does mean something and in times of recession especially I would not wish to send out the wrong signals to those less fortunate than me -thats just me and I realise we are all entitled to our opinion.I am not into bling and obviously -paracentasis did not read my post or he would have realised that I am not interested in a gold model! No Mr Paracentasis I am not desperate either. I like the understated quality of the black tt sub but those lovely photos of the tt gmt ceramic have got me thinking about one of those too. I am going to New York soon so my plan is to pick up a used one there-sub tt or gmt. many thanks.

4 October 2010, 08:36 AM	#50
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have no problems with mine. Why not?

4 October 2010, 08:49 AM	#51
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,639	my 1st 2 rolexes were steel (sub ND and sub date).. so it was natural progression for me to upgrade to TT.. EVERYONE had blue!.. i did want blue aswell, but i dont like going with the crowd, for me it had to be black!! ..i couldnt find one in the UK.. i got this one from oscar/bodybump on the forum all the way from USA to scotland in 42hrs! (yes, 42hrs not 48!).. i wont look back now, i love the black, it is so understated and more refined instead of the in-your-face blue. a classic black 16613.. the most beautiful watch in the world. go see one in the flesh, tell me if you disagree!

4 October 2010, 10:47 AM	#53
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	My husband's father gave him a TT black Submariner (the same as thesharkfactor has, just up above) as a gift a few years ago. It's not the watch that my husband would have purchased for himself (he would have just purchased a regular stainless steel Sub), but he loves it. It looks great with whatever he's wearing.

4 October 2010, 12:00 PM	#54
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	Sorry, never gone bi. Not even once. Always loved the ladies. ;-)

4 October 2010, 12:18 PM	#55
chronus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 79	Don't worry about what other people think... buy what you like. Besides, Rolexes are comparatively less flashy than other watch brands. If someone is not a watch enthusiast, 99% will not even recognize that you are wearing a Rolex. Most people will assume the metals are not precious.

4 October 2010, 01:37 PM	#56
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	Two tone is one of my targets when i reach 40-50

4 October 2010, 03:24 PM	#57
cwru32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton Watch: GMT IIC TT Posts: 443	ur question suggests that you like TT so dont look for approvals here! :) __________________ بدست من امروز جز این قلم نیست، باری خدمتی میکنم ـ ابوالفضل بیهقی

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