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Widows Son · 4 February 2012, 10:32 PM

When most people see a TT DJ, they just know it's a Rolex. The same with a SS Sub but to a lesser degree. As for a double breasted suit, they look great but you have to be pretty thin to pull it off, I'm not in that category!!

gwozhog · 4 February 2012, 10:53 PM

You are either born to wear TT or your not Period. As a TT man I dont worry about if its in fashion or not. When I slip it on my wrist it just looks good Period.

bigwatchman · 4 February 2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by horseco

Some things are timeless, a TT Datejust is one of them, IMO...
not my pic

Great looking timepiece. Congrats.

floater156 · 4 February 2012, 11:24 PM

I consider myself relatively young (27). I'm saving up for my first Rolex and I only have an interest in TT. I also chose a yellow gold wedding band over the current white gold trend that all the young guys are choosing.

bobg · 4 February 2012, 11:33 PM

TT for me.

azguy · 5 February 2012, 12:42 AM

Love TT watches and don't even own one

I see a 16233 in my future

chicfarmer1 · 5 February 2012, 12:47 AM

Except among perhaps the very young buyer, I don't think it's ever been out of fashion. And today it remains the default look that many if not most women choose, and probably a fair number of men who think of a DateJust when they hear the word "Rolex."

So, I guess I reject the thread premise.

inLine4 · 5 February 2012, 12:54 AM

I matured too fast.

LI Matt · 5 February 2012, 12:59 AM

The (1)16233 is the Rolex I see most often in the wild.

Don't be fooled by what you see getting talked about here. TRF-ers' favorites and the general public's favorites don't always match up.

BaltimoreBrian · 5 February 2012, 01:00 AM

Here in the States, Yellow gold is back in vogue and coming back strong.

Rags · 5 February 2012, 02:46 AM

TT are always in style.

improviz · 5 February 2012, 03:38 AM

Sales of TT watches are definitely on the upswing, but they're still a fraction of SS watches. Here are 2011 figures for Swiss watches:
Wristwatches by materials
MaterialsUnits (in 1'000) Change in % Mio. of CHF Change in %
Gold 55.7 +26.8% 647.2 +32.4%
Platinum 1.1 +16.1% 58.7 +50.6%
Silver, gold-plated 2.8 +143.5% 5.6 -28.1%
Steel 1,350.6 -0.3% 654.1 +9.6%
Gold-steel 96.9 +8.9% 234.5 +11.3%
Others metals 432.5 +11.1% 108.9 +28.6%
Others 585.2 +2.4% 37.3 +11.3%
Total 2,524.8 +3.0% 1,746.2 +19.5%

So gold/steel sales are up 8.9%, but total sales are 96.9K units, so steel units at 1.3M units still outsell them, by 13:1 despite their relatively flat growth. Even if TT growth rate went to 10% yearly, it would take about 12 years for TT sales to catch up to SS sales unless SS sales shrunk in kind. So SS still seems to be far and away the most popular, based upon sales.

Having said that, this little beauty isn't going anywhere:

threemonkeys · 5 February 2012, 03:53 AM

I've only been on TRF for a year now, but it feels like I'm seeing more TT (and gold) love here. Although that could just reflect the fact that I read these posts now that I appreciate the gold look.

Andelain · 5 February 2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Nice ones A.

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Originally Posted by Onikage

Very.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

x2.

Thanks, guys!

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Originally Posted by dddrees

So it's safe to wear these then?

Not around me, it's not. They might just come up missing.

Nalk7 · 5 February 2012, 04:26 AM

I'm only 22, but have my sights set on a champagne tt datejust for the future

JCE · 5 February 2012, 04:37 AM

Nope! One tone is fashion

:thumbs up:

The Golden Crown · 5 February 2012, 04:40 AM

I always had a impression that two tone just looks much better than just stain or full gold. The subtle combination mixes the feeling of luxury and humbleness. Just me 2 cents.

Lion · 5 February 2012, 04:51 AM

Maybe it's true with other brands that TT are not in vogue but with rolex they always have been timeless.....
Andelain, you watches are beautiful.....

Andelain · 5 February 2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Maybe it's true with other brands that TT are not in vogue but with rolex they always have been timeless.....
Andelain, you watches are beautiful.....

Thank you, Lion.

liptonnr · 5 February 2012, 06:29 AM

I have always loved the two tones in the gmt and sub! Not so much on the DJ or Daytona!

Paladin · 5 February 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Goose

Well, I was wearing a vested suit when I bought mine in '84.
Started chuckling when I read they were for the old Florida grandpa types...or something to that effect...I'm too old a grandpop to remember.
But I've never thought any of my TTs as out of style.
Double breasted and suits w/ vests, yes.

FYI....I predict that TT and vestted suits are coming back in style

The Golden Crown · 5 February 2012, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Paladin

FYI....I predict that TT and vestted suits are coming back in style

EXACTLY!! Including pocket square. since like 2006ish people are starting to really wear them.

acarriles · 5 February 2012, 10:50 AM

The best looking Daytona, IMHO, is a TT:

sleddog · 5 February 2012, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by acarriles

The best looking Daytona, IMHO, is a TT:

A beautiful watch!!!

Never have a TT watch been out of style!!!
Those who think they were, are behind the times....

Annan · 5 February 2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

Some things are timeless, a TT Datejust is one of them, IMO...
not my pic

WOW!! I have the same watch but could never take a great pic like this.

liuk3 · 5 February 2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwozhog

You are either born to wear TT or your not Period. As a TT man I dont worry about if its in fashion or not. When I slip it on my wrist it just looks good Period.

I was just joking around but above is the best response. Who gives sh1t if it's in fashion or not? Wear it if you like it.

Wrist Watcher · 5 February 2012, 01:41 PM

Just purchased my first Rolex, a TT Sub in blue, and I'm 29. The TTs are my favorite, followed by the yellow gold and then the white gold/ceramics.

FeelingTheBlues · 5 February 2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Young Carl still likes the TT's.

So do I.

Beautiful models Eddie, that DJ is simply amazing!

Goose · 5 February 2012, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paladin

FYI....I predict that TT and vestted suits are coming back in style

Couldn't wait to take suits off after work and put on an aloha shirt & jeans. Watch was always the same for years. My Datejust.

I've been wearing my aloha shirts since I was growing up in Hawai'i. Never went out of style for 'me'. But some just never liked them. After obtaining other watches, that trusty
two tone 16013 & a Reyn Spooner shirt's what I've been wearing prob 7 out of 10 days since 1984.

Aloha...

Ljung · 5 February 2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog

A beautiful watch!!!

Never have a TT watch been out of style!!!
Those who think they were, are behind the times....

nice pair.

4 February 2012, 10:53 PM	#32
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	You are either born to wear TT or your not Period. As a TT man I dont worry about if its in fashion or not. When I slip it on my wrist it just looks good Period. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

5 February 2012, 12:54 AM	#38
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	I matured too fast. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

5 February 2012, 12:59 AM	#39
LI Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 298	The (1)16233 is the Rolex I see most often in the wild. Don't be fooled by what you see getting talked about here. TRF-ers' favorites and the general public's favorites don't always match up. __________________ I don't wear a Rolex for other people, I wear it for me. "We're going to hell anyway, let's travel first class" -- Kaiser Chiefs

5 February 2012, 03:38 AM	#42
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Sales of TT watches are definitely on the upswing, but they're still a fraction of SS watches. Here are 2011 figures for Swiss watches: Wristwatches by materials MaterialsUnits (in 1'000) Change in % Mio. of CHF Change in % Gold 55.7 +26.8% 647.2 +32.4% Platinum 1.1 +16.1% 58.7 +50.6% Silver, gold-plated 2.8 +143.5% 5.6 -28.1% Steel 1,350.6 -0.3% 654.1 +9.6% Gold-steel 96.9 +8.9% 234.5 +11.3% Others metals 432.5 +11.1% 108.9 +28.6% Others 585.2 +2.4% 37.3 +11.3% Total 2,524.8 +3.0% 1,746.2 +19.5% So gold/steel sales are up 8.9%, but total sales are 96.9K units, so steel units at 1.3M units still outsell them, by 13:1 despite their relatively flat growth. Even if TT growth rate went to 10% yearly, it would take about 12 years for TT sales to catch up to SS sales unless SS sales shrunk in kind. So SS still seems to be far and away the most popular, based upon sales. Having said that, this little beauty isn't going anywhere: __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

5 February 2012, 04:51 AM	#48
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Maybe it's true with other brands that TT are not in vogue but with rolex they always have been timeless..... Andelain, you watches are beautiful..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 February 2012, 10:32 PM	#31
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	When most people see a TT DJ, they just know it's a Rolex. The same with a SS Sub but to a lesser degree. As for a double breasted suit, they look great but you have to be pretty thin to pull it off, I'm not in that category!!

4 February 2012, 11:24 PM	#34
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	I consider myself relatively young (27). I'm saving up for my first Rolex and I only have an interest in TT. I also chose a yellow gold wedding band over the current white gold trend that all the young guys are choosing.

4 February 2012, 11:33 PM	#35
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	TT for me.

5 February 2012, 12:42 AM	#36
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Love TT watches and don't even own one I see a 16233 in my future

5 February 2012, 12:47 AM	#37
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Except among perhaps the very young buyer, I don't think it's ever been out of fashion. And today it remains the default look that many if not most women choose, and probably a fair number of men who think of a DateJust when they hear the word "Rolex." So, I guess I reject the thread premise.

5 February 2012, 01:00 AM	#40
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	Here in the States, Yellow gold is back in vogue and coming back strong.

5 February 2012, 03:53 AM	#43
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I've only been on TRF for a year now, but it feels like I'm seeing more TT (and gold) love here. Although that could just reflect the fact that I read these posts now that I appreciate the gold look.

5 February 2012, 04:26 AM	#45
Nalk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Miguel Location: East Lansing MI Watch: 114270,5508,124060 Posts: 562	I'm only 22, but have my sights set on a champagne tt datejust for the future

5 February 2012, 04:40 AM	#47
The Golden Crown Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 16234 (1990) Posts: 235	I always had a impression that two tone just looks much better than just stain or full gold. The subtle combination mixes the feeling of luxury and humbleness. Just me 2 cents.

5 February 2012, 06:29 AM	#50
liptonnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Nate Location: Pottsville, PA Watch: Sub-c LV, GMT's Posts: 988	I have always loved the two tones in the gmt and sub! Not so much on the DJ or Daytona!

5 February 2012, 01:41 PM	#57
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	Just purchased my first Rolex, a TT Sub in blue, and I'm 29. The TTs are my favorite, followed by the yellow gold and then the white gold/ceramics.

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