Most Iconic Rolex

[BigDoug]

I've found one other thread that adresses this question, but what do you feel the most iconic Rolex is, not just for WIS's but the general public? When one thinks Rolex, what's the image that comes to the mind?

[MonBK]

Dj

[Sam Philip]

Submariner

[DreambreaX]

Gmt

[masterkiller]

Sub...

[LA_LEC]

Sub

[dkchan88]

I voted for Sub. However, if the question is addressed to the general public, shouldn't the Daytona be included in the poll as well?

[David cote]

I think to the Genral public it's most differently the DateJust or DayDate , Hands down!! I remember people telling me it's not a Rolex unless it has the crown at the 12 o clock!! But as for the wis community I would say its gotta be the Submariner!!

The James Bond association! It has that tool watch rugged look and feel! It gotta be the most recognized watch in the world and the most counterfeited watch in the world!! The Submariner is Rolex !! Anyone who owns This watch can not contest of its durability and is reliability !! Some may claim this watch the perfect watch, may it come in black or blue Two Tone of all Gold or SS it truly is the perfect watch in my opinion !

[mmmk604]

Definitely the DD or DJ

[BigDoug]

Originally Posted by dkchan88

I voted for Sub. However, if the question is addressed to the general public, shouldn't the Daytona be included in the poll as well?

Your right, the Daytona should be included.

[T. Ferguson]

I voted for the Sub as the most iconic as far as John Q. Public goes, due in no small part to Steve McQueen and James Bond, among others.

But in the WIS world things get more interesting. I'd give the nod to the GMT. It is basically as long running as the Sub, has an equally compelling back story, and unlike the Sub, the whole concept of the GMT watch was innovated by Rolex.

[BigDoug]

I agree, the GMT is popular among the WIS, but I'd be surprised if the GMT was the first Rolex most purchase.

[Psmith]

Globally, the DJ

In 'Forum Land', the Sub

[SUBversive]

Sub.

[SeaDweller50]

I voted GMT but its probably the Sub overall the most iconic.

[AK797]

I think for both WIS and public its the Sub. The DJ design is not unique enough for a normal person to instanly recognise it as a Rolex, however the Sub with its distinctive black bezel is.

[69mach351]

Originally Posted by mmmk604

Definitely the DD or DJ

I agree with this, but the sub is close behind, especially in recent years.

[Jeffex]

Sub.

[Bangel]

Dj

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by Psmith

Globally, the DJ

In 'Forum Land', the Sub

x2.

[montpyt]

Submariner


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[nauticajoe]

DJ followed by the Sub.

[seabreeze]

I think as well if it's the general public definitely the gold day date or date just

The stereotypical image of Rolex is a gold likely diamond encrusted watch

I think for people who know the brand it's definitely sub

[justbrowsing]

If we are talking about non WIS people, I think DateJust and Day Date should be combined into one category. Same thing for Submariner, Two Tone Submariner, and GMT II.

[landroverking]

If you talk about the public it would be the DD hand down.
Here of course it's the Sub.

[accce]

You left out the Daytona why?

[rolex75216]

Voted for DJ/DJII since it was released several years before the Sub, was the first watch with a date on it that also automatically changed the date at midnight. Yes, changing the date every day back then was the norm. Also, the Sub and Explorer models were designed and built from the DJ. The Sub and Explorer models are awesome and very popular; however, I feel like the most iconic Rolex watch ever made is the DJ.

That being said, on TRF you will most likely find that the Sub > DJ > etc...

[james1787]

For the general public... DJ/DJII
For TRF'ers.. Sub

[nick c]

Sub

[bayerische]

Voted Sub.