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dman · 26 May 2005, 11:14 AM

I know this has been covered other places, but I have not seen the answers, so amuse me like a clown. :-)

If you could only have one Rolex, which would it be and why?

For me it would be my YM, but on one condition, it would hav to have the Daytona clasp that I have on it right now. This watch is sporty, classy, dressy and rugged. I love this watch and it feels like the complete Rolex to me.

I know there are more popular and more prstigious out there, hell somedays it is even hard for me to decide whether to wear it or the SD, but if I had to choose it would be the Yachtie!! That and it is the only watch my wife has said that looks sexy on me.

What would be your only one?

Earl · 26 May 2005, 11:18 AM

dman, the YM is a very beautiful watch however, for me the one on my hunt list is the DD. I don't need the diamonds, the rubies, and another sorry (my words) BlInG sport watch ;) For me it hits the Classical elegantance.

dman · 26 May 2005, 11:24 AM

The DD is the ultimate classy Rolex, but I am not ultimate or classy, LOL!

Earl · 26 May 2005, 11:51 AM

not yet maybe ;o)

Gedanken · 26 May 2005, 05:29 PM

Easily the SD. This bad boy's pretty much on my wrist 24/7 these days, and fits in wherever I go and with whatever I wear.

alpet · 26 May 2005, 08:31 PM

Even though I love my YM, if I had to have only one.....it would have to be my SS SUB..(sorry Daren and Randy!!

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dman · 26 May 2005, 10:28 PM

there is "one" for everyone and that is why Rolex is so great!! I love my SD, but if I had to choose one, it would be the YM. Different strokes for different folks, even though me and Randy are right.

Earl · 27 May 2005, 10:46 AM

Oh sure team up on the rest of us why don't you..

dman · 27 May 2005, 11:12 AM

LOL Earl!!

Rockrolex · 28 May 2005, 12:45 AM

In case you haven't figured it out yet, it's this one. I love the classic look, the red 24 hour hand and it's versatility. It's a sports/dress watch. Wears equally well with jeans and black tie.

dman · 28 May 2005, 01:02 AM

...I can't wait for my older version of that watch to get here!! I was torn between that and the SD if you remember my rambling on the other forum, but with trading the 5513 for it I will have one, and with two bezels to pick from!! It will be here either Saturday, or I have to wait till Tuesday.

dman · 28 May 2005, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

In case you haven't figured it out yet, it's this one. I love the classic look, the red 24 hour hand and it's versatility. It's a sports/dress watch. Wears equally well with jeans and black tie.

Are you telling me that with your collection of watches and dress ones at that, you wear the GMT with black tie??

mbogo · 28 May 2005, 02:04 AM

Well, it would have to be my first Rolex, a TT blue Sub. I have worn it every day for the last four+ years, except for a couple of days (on which I wore my newest Rolex, a TT DJ).

It is just the most striking Rolex they make, IMO.

George

Arturo · 1 June 2005, 11:42 PM

Today I am thinking that I would probably go with either gold and ss GMT ll with black bezel, , or a black and gold Sub. That way would get a great combination of function and some bling, although more subtle than others.

JJ Irani · 9 June 2005, 05:22 AM

This baby, guys, now and forever....until death do us part!!

thesharkman · 9 June 2005, 05:58 PM

.............

GMT11FAN · 12 June 2005, 01:56 AM

I am with ROCKROLEX on that one the GMT II (all black) -- the look, style and functionality......2nd to none!!

Rockrolex · 12 June 2005, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Are you telling me that with your collection of watches and dress ones at that, you wear the GMT with black tie??

Oops, somehow I missed this post earlier.

But in answer to your question, D, I haven't yet, but I could and would feel no qualms about it. In fact, we have a couple of weddings coming up that are black tie. I may just wear it then.

SoCalSam · 14 June 2005, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

This baby, guys, now and forever....until death do us part!!

My TT Blue for me too JJ. IMHO, the TT Blue and Black Submariners are the grooviest in the Rolex sport line.

RogerF · 17 June 2005, 12:54 PM

I would choose the SD, its really a great watch. Its a shame that many dont give it another look because they think its too heavy or thick. I really love this watch and dont find it overly heavy even though it does out weigh my DJ and GMT2 by more than a little bit.

dman · 17 June 2005, 01:01 PM

Roger I agree that the SD gets an unfair bad rap as too heavy or chunky, that is not at all this case with this bad boy. I love mine and it keeps jumping back on the wrist.

Welcome to TRF by the way please stop by and post away!!

Manatee · 17 June 2005, 01:26 PM

I just sold my Day-Date, so I guess that's not what I want. I like the all-WG Daytona with the new dial, but it looks just like steel, so I wouldn't spend my money on that. Maybe the upcoming Cellini "Prince" would be the one, but I'll have to see the different versions first.

dman · 17 June 2005, 01:29 PM

Peter isn't it funny how we trim the collection only to replenish it so often. Congrats on the sale of the DD but what about the Lange you have lusted over for a while?

Manatee · 17 June 2005, 01:37 PM

Hi Daren,

No Lange yet, but I got the new JLC Master Control, which is a nice cheap dress watch with a beautiful movement, and I got a new TT Datejust with the new Jubilee bracelet and the Sunbeam dial. I also got Maureen (my wife) her first Rolex -- a TT Datejust with a Jubilee and blue dial.

I'm lusting for the Patek Gondolo 5111 in rose gold, but $17,000 is a lot of money for such a simple watch. ;-)

dman · 17 June 2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manatee

Hi Daren,

No Lange yet, but I got the new JLC Master Control, which is a nice cheap dress watch with a beautiful movement, and I got a new TT Datejust with the new Jubilee bracelet and the Sunbeam dial. I also got Maureen (my wife) her first Rolex -- a TT Datejust with a Jubilee and blue dial.

I'm lusting for the Patek Gondolo 5111 in rose gold, but $17,000 is a lot of money for such a simple watch. ;-)

WOW!! Good on Maureen, was it a late B-day present? That JLC you got is a beauty, believe it or not, I tried on that same watch a while ago at my AD and loved it on the wrist.

I remember you got the DJ, do you love the new bracelet? It seems to be a real winner.

As for the PP, show me some pics when you get it so I can drool all over the place, that baby is pure yummy!!

Manatee · 17 June 2005, 01:51 PM

I guess since she got it about a week after her birthday, I can call it a bday present.

The new Jubilee bracelet is ideal. I've never had a Rolex like it before. When the SS versions of the restyled DJs show up, I'm going to get one of those with the new Oyster. Then I'll have both new bracelets.

dman · 17 June 2005, 01:53 PM

Are we abandoning the sport line my friend?

Manatee · 17 June 2005, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Are we abandoning the sport line my friend?

At least until Rolex comes up with something else I want.

dman · 17 June 2005, 02:01 PM

Good point, the styles have not changed since the YM, unless you include adding green to the watch.

RogerF · 17 June 2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Roger I agree that the SD gets an unfair bad rap as too heavy or chunky, that is not at all this case with this bad boy. I love mine and it keeps jumping back on the wrist.

Welcome to TRF by the way please stop by and post away!!

Thanks, I heard this place is a friendly place so decided to give it a try.

some other boards are really into assuming a lot about Rolex owners, pretty sad. I hope its different here.

26 May 2005, 11:14 AM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	If you could only have one?? I know this has been covered other places, but I have not seen the answers, so amuse me like a clown. :-) If you could only have one Rolex, which would it be and why? For me it would be my YM, but on one condition, it would hav to have the Daytona clasp that I have on it right now. This watch is sporty, classy, dressy and rugged. I love this watch and it feels like the complete Rolex to me. I know there are more popular and more prstigious out there, hell somedays it is even hard for me to decide whether to wear it or the SD, but if I had to choose it would be the Yachtie!! That and it is the only watch my wife has said that looks sexy on me. What would be your only one?

26 May 2005, 05:29 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Easily the SD. This bad boy's pretty much on my wrist 24/7 these days, and fits in wherever I go and with whatever I wear. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

26 May 2005, 10:28 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Alex you make my point pal, there is "one" for everyone and that is why Rolex is so great!! I love my SD, but if I had to choose one, it would be the YM. Different strokes for different folks, even though me and Randy are right.

28 May 2005, 01:02 AM	#11
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Ed Believe me... ...I can't wait for my older version of that watch to get here!! I was torn between that and the SD if you remember my rambling on the other forum, but with trading the 5513 for it I will have one, and with two bezels to pick from!! It will be here either Saturday, or I have to wait till Tuesday.

28 May 2005, 02:04 AM	#13
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	Well, it would have to be my first Rolex, a TT blue Sub. I have worn it every day for the last four+ years, except for a couple of days (on which I wore my newest Rolex, a TT DJ). It is just the most striking Rolex they make, IMO. George Last edited by mbogo; 15 June 2005 at 12:14 AM..

26 May 2005, 11:18 AM	#2
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	dman, the YM is a very beautiful watch however, for me the one on my hunt list is the DD. I don't need the diamonds, the rubies, and another sorry (my words) BlInG sport watch ;) For me it hits the Classical elegantance.

26 May 2005, 11:24 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	The DD is the ultimate classy Rolex, but I am not ultimate or classy, LOL!

26 May 2005, 11:51 AM	#4
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	not yet maybe ;o)

26 May 2005, 08:31 PM	#6
alpet Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Alex Location: New York Watch: me carefully Posts: 377	Even though I love my YM, if I had to have only one.....it would have to be my SS SUB..(sorry Daren and Randy!! )

27 May 2005, 10:46 AM	#8
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Oh sure team up on the rest of us why don't you..

27 May 2005, 11:12 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	LOL Earl!!

1 June 2005, 11:42 PM	#14
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	If only one Today I am thinking that I would probably go with either gold and ss GMT ll with black bezel, , or a black and gold Sub. That way would get a great combination of function and some bling, although more subtle than others.

9 June 2005, 05:58 PM	#16
thesharkman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: norcal - city by the bay Posts: 12	5517 mil sub =) .............

12 June 2005, 01:56 AM	#17
GMT11FAN "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 11	Gmt Master Ii I am with ROCKROLEX on that one the GMT II (all black) -- the look, style and functionality......2nd to none!!

17 June 2005, 12:54 PM	#20
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I would choose the SD, its really a great watch. Its a shame that many dont give it another look because they think its too heavy or thick. I really love this watch and dont find it overly heavy even though it does out weigh my DJ and GMT2 by more than a little bit.

17 June 2005, 01:01 PM	#21
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Roger I agree that the SD gets an unfair bad rap as too heavy or chunky, that is not at all this case with this bad boy. I love mine and it keeps jumping back on the wrist. Welcome to TRF by the way please stop by and post away!!

17 June 2005, 01:26 PM	#22
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I just sold my Day-Date, so I guess that's not what I want. I like the all-WG Daytona with the new dial, but it looks just like steel, so I wouldn't spend my money on that. Maybe the upcoming Cellini "Prince" would be the one, but I'll have to see the different versions first.

17 June 2005, 01:29 PM	#23
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Peter isn't it funny how we trim the collection only to replenish it so often. Congrats on the sale of the DD but what about the Lange you have lusted over for a while?

17 June 2005, 01:37 PM	#24
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Hi Daren, No Lange yet, but I got the new JLC Master Control, which is a nice cheap dress watch with a beautiful movement, and I got a new TT Datejust with the new Jubilee bracelet and the Sunbeam dial. I also got Maureen (my wife) her first Rolex -- a TT Datejust with a Jubilee and blue dial. I'm lusting for the Patek Gondolo 5111 in rose gold, but $17,000 is a lot of money for such a simple watch. ;-)

17 June 2005, 01:51 PM	#26
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	I guess since she got it about a week after her birthday, I can call it a bday present. The new Jubilee bracelet is ideal. I've never had a Rolex like it before. When the SS versions of the restyled DJs show up, I'm going to get one of those with the new Oyster. Then I'll have both new bracelets.

17 June 2005, 01:53 PM	#27
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Are we abandoning the sport line my friend?

17 June 2005, 02:01 PM	#29
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Good point, the styles have not changed since the YM, unless you include adding green to the watch.

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