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Gerardus · 4 May 2014, 12:50 AM

I own SS Sub and TT GMT presently, but the TT barely sees the daylight.(sleeping in the banksafe).
SS is more under the radar imho.

Gerardus · 4 May 2014, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I've had a TT watch briefly, but don't know I should get it back or not. Felt good when I had it, although I remember times/places when/where I didn't feel very safe because of it. You know certain downtowns and so.

This is my exact feeling about gold and TT.
But I love seeing them...

samsam · 4 May 2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

I own SS Sub and TT GMT presently, but the TT barely sees the daylight.(sleeping in the banksafe).
SS is more under the radar imho.

I have two SS pieces for daily use. When do you wear your GMT? I plan to have it as my "feel good" watch.

GermanyMatt · 4 May 2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I can't help but asking, is it safe to wear my Rolex in the beer festival??

Sorry, it's your avatar. I had to do it. :thumpsup:

Depends on how rowdy your tent gets.

Chewbacca · 4 May 2014, 12:56 AM

at this point you need to take the wis plunge and buy one. if you don't like it flip it. that's the only way. go the safe route and buy a used 20yr old model to start.

elcompa · 4 May 2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I was right then. I'm "young you".

it seemed like you were describing me for a little there

although I live in Arizona. Close enough, huh?

Thanks for sharing your experience!

No problem. Let us know what you decide.

daniel_pdq · 4 May 2014, 12:59 AM

FWIW, I have a GMT Pepsi and DJ for almost 30 years and decided to buy a Rolex for my son's 21 B-day (gift that lasts a lifetime). Went to AD, he tried on many watches. Brought him a GMT SS because I felt TT is a little much for a young man. I have never wore TT or Gold before. At the AD, I tried on GMT TT and just loved it. After 2 months of thinking, got a BNIB from DavidSW. Can't take it off my wrist.

samsam · 4 May 2014, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

Depends on how rowdy your tent gets.

Lets just say that I like to rowdy.

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

at this point you need to take the wis plunge and buy one. if you don't like it flip it. that's the only way. go the safe route and buy a used 20yr old model to start.

Seems like it. And of course. I never buy new now.

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Originally Posted by elcompa

No problem. Let us know what you decide.

Will do, my friend :thumpsup: most likely will have to pull the plug. :)

FremStar · 4 May 2014, 01:02 AM

Sam, I prefer the SS model on you!

Gerardus · 4 May 2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

I have two SS pieces for daily use. When do you wear your GMT? I plan to have it as my "feel good" watch.

At the moment I do not wear my TT at all, and as mentioned, not planning also.
One day my Breitling, other day my Sub which gives me great pleasure.

samsam · 4 May 2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by daniel_pdq

FWIW, I have a GMT Pepsi and DJ for almost 30 years and decided to buy a Rolex for my son's 21 B-day (gift that lasts a lifetime). Went to AD, he tried on many watches. Brought him a GMT SS because I felt TT is a little much for a young man. I have never wore TT or Gold before. At the AD, I tried on GMT TT and just loved it. After 2 months of thinking, got a BNIB from DavidSW. Can't take it off my wrist.

Congrats! Pictures??

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Sam, I prefer the SS model on you!

Thanks Sam! I respect and take your opinion seriously. After all, you're the king of swagger here :thumpsup:

samsam · 4 May 2014, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

At the moment I do not wear my TT at all, and as mentioned, not planning also.

One day my Breitling, other day my Sub which gives me great pleasure.

Very interesting! Thnx for your input, man.

daniel_pdq · 4 May 2014, 01:29 AM

Hi Sam; Need my kids' help to post photos which means it will never happen. However, your initial pictures pretty much sums up my feeling. I'm a fairly conservative guy and still buy Hickey Freeman suits. The GMT TT is a classy watch, but also sporty. Spent two months looking at AP, PP and Rolex. Thought of getting the President but it just didn't sing to me. Really did not want to get another GMT.
But to answer your earlier question about giving it to your son later on, I would stick with SS.
Cheers, Daniel

dstopsie · 4 May 2014, 01:44 AM

Hi there.

I am Debbie and I am in a similar position as you. I have owned SS datajusts for the last 15 years. Currently I have a 116234 rhodium dial, WG fluted bezel. Now I am interested in a TT 116233 silver index dial as I have gotten tired of looking at the rhodium dial and all steel band. Not sure what to do. I just love how it looked on me as pictured here.

What do you guys think of how it looks?

dstopsie · 4 May 2014, 01:46 AM

Or does my stainless look better as pictured here??

samsam · 4 May 2014, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dstopsie

Hi there.

I am Debbie and I am in a similar position as you. I have owned SS datajusts for the last 15 years. Currently I have a 116234 rhodium dial, WG fluted bezel. Now I am interested in a TT 116233 silver index dial as I have gotten tired of looking at the rhodium dial and all steel band. Not sure what to do. I just love how it looked on me as pictured here.

What do you guys think of how it looks?

Debbie, the TT Datejust is an iconic, classic watch. You can never go wrong with it and it looks beautiful on you. My favorite dial is actually the silver Roman, but this one has lume, which is quite important for a daily watch IMO. Go for it!!!

Good luck to both of us ;)

AK797 · 4 May 2014, 02:02 AM

Rolex excels at TT, the Bluesy is one of their most iconic watches and I actually prefer that to the full YG blue SubC. If you feel its time for a more luxurious and substantive and heftier watch then a TT GMTc is perfect for you. And as you can buy them at 20-30% off easily, LNIB, if you decide later its not for you, you will lose almost nothing on resale. I am collecting full gold watches right now, but really want a TT Bluesy in future, and as I said above a full YG one as well. Go for it.

dstopsie · 4 May 2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

Debbie, the TT Datejust is an iconic, classic watch. You can never go wrong with it and it looks beautiful on you. My favorite dial is actually the silver Roman, but this one has lume, which is quite important for a daily watch IMO. Go for it!!!

Good luck to both of us ;)

Thanks!!! . It's such a hard decision!!!! Lmk what you decide to do.

DJ TT 2002 · 4 May 2014, 02:03 AM

Wore my TT daily for a decade, hence the screen name.
Loved it. Very versatile. Pretty low profile too.
Then the full gold bug hit me ;)
Would get the TT asap

Touring · 4 May 2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

I own SS Sub and TT GMT presently, but the TT barely sees the daylight.(sleeping in the banksafe).
SS is more under the radar imho.

Agreed. The TT GMT IIc is too flashy for my tastes. Even as a "feel good watch", I'd rather something more subtle like a WG or platinum piece.

billykmd · 4 May 2014, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I own SS Sub and TT GMT presently, but the TT barely sees the daylight.(sleeping in the banksafe).
SS is more under the radar imho.

I'm in the same boat with ss subc date and tt gmtc. I wear both fairly equally. However I do wear my sub more during the weekday since it does fly under the radar more in my opinion. The tt gmtc was a wedding gift so I will not sell it but as a daily watch, it works well. Depends on what you do since the gold is a bit softer.

DJ TT 2002 · 4 May 2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Wore my TT daily for a decade, hence the screen name.
Loved it. Very versatile. Pretty low profile too.
Then the full gold bug hit me ;)
Would get the TT asap

Then

DJ TT 2002 · 4 May 2014, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

Then

Now

MortgageGuy · 4 May 2014, 02:17 AM

I say go for it. You can always change back if you wish. The 116713 is one of the best TT references in the current Rolex lineup IMHO.

Personally I wouldn't flip for it rather just purchase the 116713 and then you have both

jjnd08 · 4 May 2014, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dstopsie

Hi there.

I am Debbie and I am in a similar position as you. I have owned SS datajusts for the last 15 years. Currently I have a 116234 rhodium dial, WG fluted bezel. Now I am interested in a TT 116233 silver index dial as I have gotten tired of looking at the rhodium dial and all steel band. Not sure what to do. I just love how it looked on me as pictured here.

What do you guys think of how it looks?

That looks great on you!

dstopsie · 4 May 2014, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

That looks great on you!

Thank you. You are so kind. I think I will get it. Just waiting to hear back from DavidSW on it because I originally thought I wanted to get the white dial. But once I saw the silver dial I changed my mind and now want the silver dial. I feel it's time for a change from my SS. And you only live once right? I love to enjoy life and the fruits and benefits of my hard work!!!

thomaspp · 4 May 2014, 06:43 AM

Get the TT! I think the gmt TT is a fine looking watch. Best TT out there.

TSts · 4 May 2014, 06:50 AM

I enjoy my TT Sub, a bit of pop in color compared to the other two I have. Wears very well in the sun.

phan655 · 4 May 2014, 06:54 AM

My first Rolex, the one I will never sell.

My second Rolex, I love how the gold sticks out in a world full of SS watches. I do not wear it every day, but it is a great feeling to wear some gold from time to time.

postalworker · 4 May 2014, 07:00 AM

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MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I say go for it. You can always change back if you wish. The 116713 is one of the best TT references in the current Rolex lineup IMHO. Personally I wouldn't flip for it rather just purchase the 116713 and then you have both __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

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Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	at this point you need to take the wis plunge and buy one. if you don't like it flip it. that's the only way. go the safe route and buy a used 20yr old model to start.

4 May 2014, 12:59 AM	#37
daniel_pdq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 34	FWIW, I have a GMT Pepsi and DJ for almost 30 years and decided to buy a Rolex for my son's 21 B-day (gift that lasts a lifetime). Went to AD, he tried on many watches. Brought him a GMT SS because I felt TT is a little much for a young man. I have never wore TT or Gold before. At the AD, I tried on GMT TT and just loved it. After 2 months of thinking, got a BNIB from DavidSW. Can't take it off my wrist.

4 May 2014, 01:29 AM	#43
daniel_pdq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 34	Hi Sam; Need my kids' help to post photos which means it will never happen. However, your initial pictures pretty much sums up my feeling. I'm a fairly conservative guy and still buy Hickey Freeman suits. The GMT TT is a classy watch, but also sporty. Spent two months looking at AP, PP and Rolex. Thought of getting the President but it just didn't sing to me. Really did not want to get another GMT. But to answer your earlier question about giving it to your son later on, I would stick with SS. Cheers, Daniel

4 May 2014, 02:02 AM	#47
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Rolex excels at TT, the Bluesy is one of their most iconic watches and I actually prefer that to the full YG blue SubC. If you feel its time for a more luxurious and substantive and heftier watch then a TT GMTc is perfect for you. And as you can buy them at 20-30% off easily, LNIB, if you decide later its not for you, you will lose almost nothing on resale. I am collecting full gold watches right now, but really want a TT Bluesy in future, and as I said above a full YG one as well. Go for it.

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DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	Wore my TT daily for a decade, hence the screen name. Loved it. Very versatile. Pretty low profile too. Then the full gold bug hit me ;) Would get the TT asap

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phan655 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: Kansas City Watch: 16710,16613 Posts: 297	My first Rolex, the one I will never sell. My second Rolex, I love how the gold sticks out in a world full of SS watches. I do not wear it every day, but it is a great feeling to wear some gold from time to time.

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