ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
25 October 2009, 03:57 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: The Ozone
Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date
Posts: 1,666
|
The Tridor
Hi, folks. I'm new to the forum and wanted to post a few shots of my Tridor. It's an 18039bic SQ from around 1985-86. It's a bit of a rare one as its got a WG bezel and rhodium roman dial, all authorized by Rolex. Apparently, most Tridors came with a YG bezel as stock, but the option of a WG bezel was offered. Seems that not a lot of folks took advantage of that option. I think the WG bezel and rhodium dial tones it down a lot and I find it to be quite attractive. What do you think?
Regards. |
25 October 2009, 04:10 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Greg
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 514
|
Awesome watch. One of my favorites and on my list to acquire. Congrats!
|
25 October 2009, 04:24 AM | #3 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NJ USA
Posts: 267
|
A great and often overlooked stunner
|
25 October 2009, 05:07 AM | #4 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Wolfgang
Location: New Jersey.
Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega
Posts: 5,590
|
Welcome I always loved the Tridor since it was introduced years ago Your's is very nice but I prefer the yellow gold bezel and crown as I'm partial to the full TT look.
|
25 October 2009, 05:13 AM | #5 |
Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
|
WOW!!
Yes, that would be extremely rare as all TRIDORs came original with only YG bezels. Never seen one with a WG bezel. Sadly, the TRIDORs were phased away and didn't last too long after their introduction in the mid-80s. A great looking watch nevertheless!! JJ
__________________
Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
25 October 2009, 05:15 AM | #6 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: G
Location: N/A
Watch: N/A
Posts: 6,042
|
Wow!!! Can someone tell me the story on Tridors?
|
25 October 2009, 05:19 AM | #7 |
Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
|
A TRIDOR is a just a normal Day-Date with an added twist.
The ORIGINAL TRIDOR comes with a YG bezel but a WG case. The bracelet is President, but is made up of 3 gold colours - pink, yellow and white, all beautifully merged to form a very fascinating bracelet. Not sure why this model never caught on with the general public and was, sadly and eventually phased out by Rolex. If you can find one at a good price, then snap it up; but resale on these models did suck big time. JJ
__________________
Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
25 October 2009, 05:35 AM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: The Ozone
Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date
Posts: 1,666
|
Tridors were the unloved stepchild of the DD group. They were the most expensive of the bunch as the cost was high to manufacture the blend of white gold, yellow gold and rose gold in the center links. Typically, they were a special order item. A lot of people thought they looked too much like a TT DJ and so they weren't all that popular based on that fact and the additional expense. That logic eludes me since a WG DD or a Plat. DD can look like SS to the non-WIS, yet they are still made and sold. The Tridor was discontinued in or about 2002. As noted in my initial post, the Tridor came with a YG bezel, but a WG bezel was available as an option (which is a little-known fact).
The story behind my Tridor is interesting. An old girlfriend of mine had been shopping for a lightly used Platinum DD for years without success. Finally, in 1994 she was at an AD who said he could get her a NOS Tridor (with an 8900 serial # circa 1985-86) for around $14K (retail then was about $20,400) ... the watch had been sitting in a vault at Rolex Geneva and had a YG bezel and white dial. She said she'd take it since she wanted a nice DD, but insisted on the WG bezel and rhodium roman dial. She got it and wore it for a while. Then, when we hooked up, I fell in love with the watch ... at that point, she had sourced a lightly used Platinum DD for a good price. So, I bought the Tridor from her at a discount (all boxes and papers included) and she then bought the Plat. by adding some $$ to what I paid for the Tridor. I don't know what happened to her, but I sure know how well the Tridor is doing. Regards. |
25 October 2009, 05:38 AM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Real Name: Alex
Location: Switzerland
Watch: SD/PAM74/ExII/SRSD
Posts: 393
|
very nice watch and interesting history of this model!
__________________
The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation. Pearl.S.Buck |
25 October 2009, 05:39 AM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: The Ozone
Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date
Posts: 1,666
|
JJ - A Tridor with a WG bezel is an "original" since that was an authorized option offered by Rolex. It came stock with a YG bezel, but both are "originals."
Regards. |
25 October 2009, 05:40 AM | #11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Location,Location
Watch: this, bro...
Posts: 15,340
|
interesting piece. kinda like it
imo - the reason why it didnt last long/catch public eye is probably because of the "unique" looking of the bracelet. |
25 October 2009, 07:17 AM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Scotland
Watch: GMT
Posts: 3,531
|
thats a very smart day date. unusual and different...if i could have a DD i'd certanly consider a tridor. wear it well!
|
25 October 2009, 07:19 AM | #13 |
Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NY
Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA
Posts: 839
|
Real nice piece you got there.
|
25 October 2009, 07:24 AM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Nikos
Location: Florida
Watch: Rolex GMT 16750
Posts: 8,415
|
I have not seen many of these.Nice watch and a nice story.
__________________
Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting |
25 October 2009, 07:32 AM | #15 |
TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,907
|
Welcome to TRF Tridor..!
A great piece you have there and enjoyed the story behind it.... I too have not seen many of these and it's the first with a WG bezel...It looks good IMO and being it's rare,keep a good hold of it!!! Rob.
__________________
He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member.. |
30 October 2009, 01:38 PM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: The Ozone
Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date
Posts: 1,666
|
Thanks to all for the compliments. Validation is very reassuring.
Regards. |
30 October 2009, 01:39 PM | #17 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Henry
Location: CA, US
Watch: ing basketball
Posts: 2,977
|
A beauty!
|
30 October 2009, 01:39 PM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex Explorer I
Posts: 10,278
|
Very nice! I've had the chance to hold one of these, the bracelet is stunning! And so heavy!
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.