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RollieKid · 9 January 2011, 02:07 PM

What is the most popular Rolex of all time?

I don't suppose Rolex actually reveal sales numbers per model?...

Singslinger · 9 January 2011, 02:08 PM

My guess would be either the Submariner or the Datejust.

Gerardus · 10 January 2011, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

My guess would be either the Submariner or the Datejust.

I agree

Rolex Freak · 10 January 2011, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

My guess would be either the Submariner or the Datejust.

X2.

tictocChuck · 9 January 2011, 02:29 PM

I would bet on the Submariner which is known around the world and around since the 50's....as well as the only Rolex I was aware of for many years before I decided to learn more about the brand & buy one!
Cheers

Chipmunk · 9 January 2011, 02:34 PM

Datejust would be my safe guess.

Watch Professor · 9 January 2011, 02:39 PM

Probably Datejust.

Newportkrieger · 9 January 2011, 02:40 PM

I would vote Datejust as well.

Brent · 9 January 2011, 02:40 PM

Datejust gets my vote

marcinthemiddle · 9 January 2011, 02:41 PM

Submariner hands down. It's iconic for the brand...

barstoolman · 10 January 2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Submariner hands down. It's iconic for the brand...

Iconic has nothing to do with it.......most popular, by sales would clearly be the Datejust.

timeisfathaoftruth · 9 January 2011, 02:43 PM

As much as I want it to be the sub, the datejust is probably the right answer.

snowbird · 9 January 2011, 02:46 PM

James Dowling of "Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History" says it's the Datejust by a pretty substantial margin.

Dr. Robert · 9 January 2011, 03:14 PM

Rolex sells a ton of datejusts.......& now that there's the datejust 2, it'll go up to a ton & a half!

z32turbo · 10 January 2011, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by timeisfathaoftruth

As much as I want it to be the sub, the datejust is probably the right answer.

Exactly what I was thinking!

egzbuen · 9 January 2011, 02:47 PM

I believe its the DJ followed by a close-second the Submariner.

Even the poll of their actual owners in our local forum shows the same results:

http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/f...=1924&start=60

hdrazor251 · 9 January 2011, 02:50 PM

My bet: Datejust by sales volume and sub by opinion.

TempoKing · 9 January 2011, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hdrazor251

My bet: Datejust by sales volume and sub by opinion.

Also many unsold DateJusts in an AD display window and NO Subs

SaddleSC · 9 January 2011, 02:51 PM

Worldwide, it is the Datejust (without a doubt).

Rags · 9 January 2011, 02:59 PM

No doubt it's the datejust..

DarkHorse · 9 January 2011, 05:24 PM

DJ is streets ahead...

Colnago · 9 January 2011, 05:28 PM

DateJust by a country mile

wokafu · 9 January 2011, 07:54 PM

Sub

dddrees · 9 January 2011, 08:04 PM

Date Just would be my guess. For every Sub I see in the wild, I probably see at least 3 Date Just.

KirkWilfred · 9 January 2011, 08:13 PM

sub

acce1999 · 9 January 2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by RollieKid

What is the most popular Rolex of all time?

I don't suppose Rolex actually reveal sales numbers per model?...

According to James Dowling - and this sounds reasonable (and I hope that I remember correctly) - the most sold Rolex is the two-tone ladies Datejust.

All in all I would guess that the Datejust is also the most sold model for men, and amongst the professional line the Submariner, with the GTM as a good second.

I would enjoy to see some sales statistics from Rolex. :-)

Best,

A

HL65 · 9 January 2011, 08:49 PM

Datejust by a margin--not my favorite--not in collection! For me Subs and Daytonas but Datejust for the world.

Janmmrs · 9 January 2011, 08:52 PM

I may think submariner but i always remember the panam gmt as a picture..!

L-16610 · 9 January 2011, 08:56 PM

Submariner is the most collected, probably most interesting for most people who love Rolex, it is THE ICON

The datejust sell much more than the sub but the difference is that most datejust are bought by people who know not much (or nothing) about watches but they just want a Rolex
I know, I know !!! the datejust is a great watch too but in general I'm sure there are a lot more non WIS wearing a datejust than non WIS wearing a sub

Colnago · 9 January 2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by L-16610

Submariner is the most collected, probably most interesting for most people who love Rolex, it is THE ICON

The datejust sell much more than the sub but the difference is that most datejust are bought by people who know not much (or nothing) about watches but they just want a Rolex
I know, I know !!! the datejust is a great watch too but in general I'm sure there are a lot more non WIS wearing a datejust than non WIS wearing a sub

I would agree with that 100%

9 January 2011, 02:07 PM	#1
RollieKid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Down under Watch: my wrist candy Posts: 565	Most popular rolex What is the most popular Rolex of all time? I don't suppose Rolex actually reveal sales numbers per model?... __________________ “No amount of money ever bought a second of time.” — Howard Stark

9 January 2011, 02:34 PM	#6
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Datejust would be my safe guess. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

9 January 2011, 02:41 PM	#10
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	Submariner hands down. It's iconic for the brand... __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

9 January 2011, 02:43 PM	#12
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	As much as I want it to be the sub, the datejust is probably the right answer. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

9 January 2011, 03:14 PM	#14
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,695	Rolex sells a ton of datejusts.......& now that there's the datejust 2, it'll go up to a ton & a half! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 January 2011, 02:08 PM	#2
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	My guess would be either the Submariner or the Datejust.

9 January 2011, 02:29 PM	#5
tictocChuck Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Seattle Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 256	I would bet on the Submariner which is known around the world and around since the 50's....as well as the only Rolex I was aware of for many years before I decided to learn more about the brand & buy one! Cheers

9 January 2011, 02:39 PM	#7
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Probably Datejust.

9 January 2011, 02:40 PM	#8
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	I would vote Datejust as well.

9 January 2011, 02:40 PM	#9
Brent "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto Watch: ref. 6263 (1972) Posts: 63	Datejust gets my vote

9 January 2011, 02:46 PM	#13
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	James Dowling of "Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History" says it's the Datejust by a pretty substantial margin.

9 January 2011, 02:47 PM	#16
egzbuen "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manila Posts: 1,177	I believe its the DJ followed by a close-second the Submariner. Even the poll of their actual owners in our local forum shows the same results: http://www.philippinewatchclub.org/f...=1924&start=60 __________________ 18083 & 16750 16234 & 16233 16610 & 16800 3717-01 & 104 & 312 Nav B-Uhr

9 January 2011, 02:50 PM	#17
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	My bet: Datejust by sales volume and sub by opinion.

9 January 2011, 02:51 PM	#19
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	Worldwide, it is the Datejust (without a doubt). __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

9 January 2011, 02:59 PM	#20
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,189	No doubt it's the datejust.. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

9 January 2011, 05:24 PM	#21
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	DJ is streets ahead... __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

9 January 2011, 05:28 PM	#22
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	DateJust by a country mile __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

9 January 2011, 07:54 PM	#23
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	Sub

9 January 2011, 08:04 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Date Just would be my guess. For every Sub I see in the wild, I probably see at least 3 Date Just.

9 January 2011, 08:13 PM	#25
KirkWilfred "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: West Hartford, CT Watch: 116710LN Posts: 1,224	sub __________________ “Time is an illusion.” – Albert Einstein

9 January 2011, 08:49 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,480	Datejust by a margin--not my favorite--not in collection! For me Subs and Daytonas but Datejust for the world. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 January 2011, 08:52 PM	#28
Janmmrs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Athens,GRC Posts: 7	I may think submariner but i always remember the panam gmt as a picture..!

9 January 2011, 08:56 PM	#29
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	Submariner is the most collected, probably most interesting for most people who love Rolex, it is THE ICON The datejust sell much more than the sub but the difference is that most datejust are bought by people who know not much (or nothing) about watches but they just want a Rolex I know, I know !!! the datejust is a great watch too but in general I'm sure there are a lot more non WIS wearing a datejust than non WIS wearing a sub

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