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JP Chestnut · 25 December 2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I'm trying to think of a sport that requires a GMT function.

Spelunking, though none of these watches are great "tools" for any "sport". Maybe 40 years ago, but today they're just cool watches with a ton of history.

GradyPhilpott · 25 December 2016, 02:50 PM

There was a time when Rolex could hardly give Daytonas away.

Now, with clever marketing and distribution, they've become highly sought after, and by people who don't even bother to use the chronograph complication, or so many have claimed.

Rolex has a very diverse line and as has been noted, what is the "ultimate," is a highly variable perception.

For a lot of people, it's not just a given model, but a particular precious metal version of a given model.

If I thought the Daytona was the ultimate model, I'd sell all my watches and buy one, but I won't, because I bought watches that were attractive to me and they remain so to this day.

If there's a Daytona in my future, it's going to have to wait, which is just as well, because I won't be paying a premium for one.

GB-man · 25 December 2016, 03:10 PM

That's for you to decide. You can make the argument for it and that says a lot.

armen34 · 25 December 2016, 03:44 PM

They look a little small on the wrist. Gmt or sub is a better choice for your only watch.

Hotrod297 · 25 December 2016, 04:20 PM

Bought one due to the Icon hype, flipped it less than a year. It is a nice looking watch, perhaps if it was a little bigger I could possibly get into it again.

douglasf13 · 25 December 2016, 04:28 PM

I may be a little weird around here, but after owning a few Rolexes, I realized my ultimate Rolex is the plain old black dial Exp II. It's now the only watch I wear, and I don't have any interest in a Daytona.

25 December 2016, 02:50 PM	#32
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	There was a time when Rolex could hardly give Daytonas away. Now, with clever marketing and distribution, they've become highly sought after, and by people who don't even bother to use the chronograph complication, or so many have claimed. Rolex has a very diverse line and as has been noted, what is the "ultimate," is a highly variable perception. For a lot of people, it's not just a given model, but a particular precious metal version of a given model. If I thought the Daytona was the ultimate model, I'd sell all my watches and buy one, but I won't, because I bought watches that were attractive to me and they remain so to this day. If there's a Daytona in my future, it's going to have to wait, which is just as well, because I won't be paying a premium for one. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 December 2016, 03:10 PM	#33
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,859	That's for you to decide. You can make the argument for it and that says a lot. __________________

25 December 2016, 04:20 PM	#35
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	Bought one due to the Icon hype, flipped it less than a year. It is a nice looking watch, perhaps if it was a little bigger I could possibly get into it again. __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

25 December 2016, 03:44 PM	#34
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	They look a little small on the wrist. Gmt or sub is a better choice for your only watch.

25 December 2016, 04:28 PM	#36
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,615	I may be a little weird around here, but after owning a few Rolexes, I realized my ultimate Rolex is the plain old black dial Exp II. It's now the only watch I wear, and I don't have any interest in a Daytona.

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