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breitlings · 1 December 2015, 06:23 AM

arent rolex sport watches considered more expensive and higher end than similar material dj? so wouldnt it be do rolex sport owners move to rolex sport pm?

breitlings · 1 December 2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Chef

I like the value of Rolex's sports watches in ss. The goal for me is always going to be the higher quality movement will always trump precious metal. Once you get into pm Rolex pricing there are watches with better movements and finishing - like AP, JLC, Lange, and Patek that come into consideration, and I would likely choose one of them over Rolex.

i bought an ap royal oak at 17. i like rolex better.

AbqRolexFan · 1 December 2015, 06:36 AM

I'm definitely a PM sport watch guy. I feel the same way Tom does about the DD 40 and the SkyDweller.

FremStar · 1 December 2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I'm 72 and have 2 TT DJs, a YG DD and a SS GMT-II. There was no place for me to vote, as I already have both kinds.

Wow! I would have never known you were 72, I had dinner with Mr. Mailman in his hometown last weekend and I briefly mentioned how I have enjoyed reading your post during my more active times on TRF! Keep up the great content!

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek :)
(ducking head, ready for assault)

.
sort of kidding, sort of not.

OP, I am unsure how to answer I'm in my early 30's and a junkie of some sorts... Amazing photos to those that have posted, I will share a few old photos of mine...

Racerdj · 1 December 2015, 08:38 AM

Have you driven the new BMW 750? Sport and luxury in a single package. My move to PM is both DD, Sub and Sky-Dweller models.

HL65 · 1 December 2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek :)
(ducking head, ready for assault)

.
sort of kidding, sort of not.

And then up back to Rolex my friend in the end.

As for me both SS and PM have a place in my collection. I wear and enjoy both.

DeeTee · 1 December 2015, 08:50 AM

I always wanted PM, but couldn't even afford a G-Shock.
Now I can afford it, but I still wear steel. It's more comfortable than having a half pound on my wrist while working.

I leave the PM for going out and making my old girlfriends jealous.

JohnLT · 1 December 2015, 08:51 AM

Im 50 and enjoy sport watches exclusively.

Rachaphon · 1 December 2015, 08:53 AM

I probably won't do it! Just a little too old for me, even when I'm 60, I can't imagine wearing those

DeeTee · 1 December 2015, 08:57 AM

Few missing from pic.... I'll do a complete group shot one day.

asleep · 1 December 2015, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Rolex wearers eventually grow up and get a Patek

sort of kidding, sort of not.

Not necessarily, I went from a gold Nautilus in my 30s...

To a Submariner/date in my 50s...

Traded up.

AK797 · 1 December 2015, 09:24 AM

Like Tom and Eric say I think for most it is primarily an affordability issue or to be more precise having the right mentality to contemplate affording a PM piece. With me it took some time to think seriously about buying a PM piece as they are 4/5 times the cost of SS, but as TRF is the great catalyst, I got there far quicker than I imagined. I also never thought I'd go for a DD, thought they were too dressy and old fashioned but they really are sports/dress watches with lots of modern touches to them and so age is not a real determiner, rather personal taste and style is.

droptopman · 1 December 2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by asleep

Actually did the gold and bling thing in my younger years, now more interested in SS and vintage.

Me too. Although I still have a 16613 as it was my first Rolex model back in the late 80's. Dressed up more at work and play back then, so a YG DD was in rotation for a long time. The 16613 will probably go pretty soon on trade for another vintage piece. Rarely wear it anymore.

Almost 50 now and have the vintage bug--really bad. Funny though, nice vintage sport examples are in the new PM watch price range...

roadie1 · 1 December 2015, 09:36 AM

I start with a sub in my early 20's, gradually moved to TT sub, then several gold DD's, then to a couple platinum DD's, then to a couple platinum Pateks. I've gradually gone back to only SS sport Rolex models. I feel I've come full circle. The Rolex SS sport models fit my very active and casual lifestyle best.

Rolex addict · 1 December 2015, 10:04 AM

I have all sports watches, but that is just my preference. The others are really nice, just not for me.

tkerrmd · 1 December 2015, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Wow Tom! After looking at all those beautiful watches and trying to calculate how much $$ is there, and also trying to convert grams to ounces, to get a price per ounce, I totally forgot what my post was about in the first place...

New post, "Which of Dr Tom's watches would you choose first..."

HaHa! Don't over think it Sam!

tkerrmd · 1 December 2015, 11:04 AM

Wow Sam (FremStar) love when you post! Pure class!! Always amazing!!

tkerrmd · 1 December 2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dt32886@gmail.com

Few missing from pic.... I'll do a complete group shot one day.

What a stunning collection!!!!!!

sea-dweller · 1 December 2015, 11:29 AM

I've always loved SS sports models. I've owned 3 DJ's and a TT Sub and all were sold.

Hairdude1 · 1 December 2015, 11:31 AM

I started with a gmt Coke, love rolex however my tastes have evolved to enjoy premium brands as Patek and AP. I also have owned a YG GMT

mailman · 1 December 2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Wow Sam (FremStar) love when you post! Pure class!! Always amazing!!

He's pure class in person too Tom

Just a down to earth nice guy

texex91 · 1 December 2015, 11:43 AM

Sports watches 100%. I've tried others and sports watches (in all flavors of brands) are my favs.

Daytonaman799 · 1 December 2015, 11:45 AM

I have both and age wasn't really a factor as much as finances. I started with a Tudor sub at 14 and a 1675 Pepsi at 16. I got my 1st DD at 30 and am back to Rolex SS sports watches mostly now at 44. If finances were better I would just have more of both. Have the vintage bug now and thats more than PM models. I also went fro Rolex to AP to PP and now am back wearing mostly Rolex although I still have PP's taking up space in the safe.

Angrypuppy · 1 December 2015, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Wow! I would have never known you were 72, I had dinner with Mr. Mailman in his hometown last weekend and I briefly mentioned how I have enjoyed reading your post during my more active times on TRF! Keep up the great content!

OP, I am unsure how to answer I'm in my early 30's and a junkie of some sorts... Amazing photos to those that have posted, I will share a few old photos of mine...

Is that Neelman on the TV on a jetBlue flight?

Tools · 1 December 2015, 11:51 AM

Age isn't a factor, and who decided that gold watches were a "move up".

Gold watches were all the rage in the 70's, everybody had one.. Well, the 70's are long gone as are the fashion fads.

I still have gold watches, and TT watches.. the gold hardly ever comes out except for an extremely appropriate occasion; they just aren't in fashion much now days..

Eric Chan · 1 December 2015, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Like Tom and Eric say I think for most it is primarily an affordability issue or to be more precise having the right mentality to contemplate affording a PM piece. With me it took some time to think seriously about buying a PM piece as they are 4/5 times the cost of SS, but as TRF is the great catalyst, I got there far quicker than I imagined. I also never thought I'd go for a DD, thought they were too dressy and old fashioned but they really are sports/dress watches with lots of modern touches to them and so age is not a real determiner, rather personal taste and style is.

Spot on, my friend.

For a few years now, my AD contact has said to me that financially I am ready, but I need to be mentally ready as well to purchase PM watches. Once you get over the first one, the others will be easier.

I guess he was right.

Rogdogg · 1 December 2015, 06:32 PM

I only have SS sports models right now as at this time in my life that is all I can afford. When I am older and more settled there are PM watches that I would love to have. I would still buy SS watches but I would love a PM Sub and GMT for example and a DD would be nice too. My list is endless and contains SS and PM but right now the PM isn't feasible for me.

mechanicaltime · 3 December 2015, 11:06 AM

I started with aa TT DJ for my first Rolex. I wanted an all around nice watch. That first one was a big deal and abig purchase. When I reached retirement and was able to afford it, I bought a SubC, my first sport watch. Now as I reach my 70th birthday, I rounded out my collection with a DD in YG. That is my personal taste. I wanted it for a classic Rolex dress watch. I figure if not now, when??

landroverking · 3 December 2015, 11:15 AM

Couldn't do the poll.
My history with Rolex
In order
GMT
Daytona 1983
TT Bluesy
GMT
Daytona Zenith
TT Bluesy
18kt Blusey
Sea Dweller
SS Datejust

Next on the list WG Daytona or YG Root Beer

So I don't think I fit the poll

porschejeff · 3 December 2015, 12:31 PM

Later 50's here and looking to sell/trade my SS Daytona and get into a PM Daytona. Not ready for full gold bracelet, prefer the strap like a 116515 or 116518….working on it.

View Poll Results: As you age, sport or non sport?
I think, when older I'll go more refined non sport variety	30	21.43%
I Have move towards a more refined non sport variety	25	17.86%
I think, when older I'll stay PM Sport watches	27	19.29%
I only have sport watches, including PM ones like the Sub, Daytona, etc...	58	41.43%
Voters: 140. You may not vote on this poll

1 December 2015, 06:36 AM	#33
AbqRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 244	I'm definitely a PM sport watch guy. I feel the same way Tom does about the DD 40 and the SkyDweller. __________________ 126610LV, 126710BLNR, 126600, 126334, Omega Black & Orange Planet Ocean 600M, Omega Black Ceramic 300M

1 December 2015, 08:38 AM	#35
Racerdj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Have you driven the new BMW 750? Sport and luxury in a single package. My move to PM is both DD, Sub and Sky-Dweller models. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

1 December 2015, 08:57 AM	#40
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Few missing from pic.... I'll do a complete group shot one day. Attached Images

1 December 2015, 09:36 AM	#44
roadie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,150	I start with a sub in my early 20's, gradually moved to TT sub, then several gold DD's, then to a couple platinum DD's, then to a couple platinum Pateks. I've gradually gone back to only SS sport Rolex models. I feel I've come full circle. The Rolex SS sport models fit my very active and casual lifestyle best. Last edited by roadie1; 1 December 2015 at 10:50 AM.. Reason: Wording

1 December 2015, 06:23 AM	#31
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,736	arent rolex sport watches considered more expensive and higher end than similar material dj? so wouldnt it be do rolex sport owners move to rolex sport pm?

1 December 2015, 08:50 AM	#37
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	I always wanted PM, but couldn't even afford a G-Shock. Now I can afford it, but I still wear steel. It's more comfortable than having a half pound on my wrist while working. I leave the PM for going out and making my old girlfriends jealous.

1 December 2015, 08:51 AM	#38
JohnLT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: JohnLT Location: Boston Watch: time fly Posts: 618	Im 50 and enjoy sport watches exclusively.

1 December 2015, 08:53 AM	#39
Rachaphon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Bangkok, Thailand Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 306	I probably won't do it! Just a little too old for me, even when I'm 60, I can't imagine wearing those

1 December 2015, 09:24 AM	#42
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Like Tom and Eric say I think for most it is primarily an affordability issue or to be more precise having the right mentality to contemplate affording a PM piece. With me it took some time to think seriously about buying a PM piece as they are 4/5 times the cost of SS, but as TRF is the great catalyst, I got there far quicker than I imagined. I also never thought I'd go for a DD, thought they were too dressy and old fashioned but they really are sports/dress watches with lots of modern touches to them and so age is not a real determiner, rather personal taste and style is.

1 December 2015, 10:04 AM	#45
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I have all sports watches, but that is just my preference. The others are really nice, just not for me.

1 December 2015, 11:04 AM	#47
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Wow Sam (FremStar) love when you post! Pure class!! Always amazing!!

1 December 2015, 11:29 AM	#49
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I've always loved SS sports models. I've owned 3 DJ's and a TT Sub and all were sold. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 December 2015, 11:31 AM	#50
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I started with a gmt Coke, love rolex however my tastes have evolved to enjoy premium brands as Patek and AP. I also have owned a YG GMT __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

1 December 2015, 11:43 AM	#52
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Sports watches 100%. I've tried others and sports watches (in all flavors of brands) are my favs.

1 December 2015, 11:45 AM	#53
Daytonaman799 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,737	I have both and age wasn't really a factor as much as finances. I started with a Tudor sub at 14 and a 1675 Pepsi at 16. I got my 1st DD at 30 and am back to Rolex SS sports watches mostly now at 44. If finances were better I would just have more of both. Have the vintage bug now and thats more than PM models. I also went fro Rolex to AP to PP and now am back wearing mostly Rolex although I still have PP's taking up space in the safe.

1 December 2015, 11:51 AM	#55
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,662	Age isn't a factor, and who decided that gold watches were a "move up". Gold watches were all the rage in the 70's, everybody had one.. Well, the 70's are long gone as are the fashion fads. I still have gold watches, and TT watches.. the gold hardly ever comes out except for an extremely appropriate occasion; they just aren't in fashion much now days.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 December 2015, 06:32 PM	#57
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I only have SS sports models right now as at this time in my life that is all I can afford. When I am older and more settled there are PM watches that I would love to have. I would still buy SS watches but I would love a PM Sub and GMT for example and a DD would be nice too. My list is endless and contains SS and PM but right now the PM isn't feasible for me. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

3 December 2015, 11:06 AM	#58
mechanicaltime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GMT -6 Watch: 114060 Posts: 212	I started with aa TT DJ for my first Rolex. I wanted an all around nice watch. That first one was a big deal and abig purchase. When I reached retirement and was able to afford it, I bought a SubC, my first sport watch. Now as I reach my 70th birthday, I rounded out my collection with a DD in YG. That is my personal taste. I wanted it for a classic Rolex dress watch. I figure if not now, when??

3 December 2015, 11:15 AM	#59
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Couldn't do the poll. My history with Rolex In order GMT Daytona 1983 TT Bluesy GMT Daytona Zenith TT Bluesy 18kt Blusey Sea Dweller SS Datejust Next on the list WG Daytona or YG Root Beer So I don't think I fit the poll

3 December 2015, 12:31 PM	#60
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,462	Later 50's here and looking to sell/trade my SS Daytona and get into a PM Daytona. Not ready for full gold bracelet, prefer the strap like a 116515 or 116518….working on it.

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