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liu_watch · 16 December 2018, 06:52 AM

With the creation of Sky Dweller and the renewed interest in Daytona, I wondered how this poll will turn out.

emersm · 16 December 2018, 06:53 AM

The Day-Date.

Horationelson · 16 December 2018, 06:53 AM

Op

Colin10101 · 16 December 2018, 06:54 AM

Two tone datejust

RJRJRJ · 16 December 2018, 06:54 AM

The DD, no question.

Goin2drt · 16 December 2018, 06:54 AM

Sub date

denmanproject · 16 December 2018, 06:58 AM

Definitely DD

rambo99 · 16 December 2018, 06:59 AM

pearlmaster.

Dr.Brian · 16 December 2018, 07:01 AM

The Day Date was always the flagship.

dwjez14 · 16 December 2018, 07:05 AM

DD and it will always be the DD haha. Hence the nickname given the presidential

Brew · 16 December 2018, 07:06 AM

DD, followed by DJ.

Bxtek · 16 December 2018, 07:06 AM

I also vote the Day-Date. Yellow gold Day-Date with the Champagne sunburst dial will always be the Rolex flagship model in my mind. Instantly recognizable as Rolex......even by people who aren't watch enthusiasts.

liu_watch · 16 December 2018, 07:11 AM

Guys, there was a slight delay in the creation of poll questions. :-))

Pls add your vote!

Nairn1980 · 16 December 2018, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

The DD, no question.

X2. The only answer

phez · 16 December 2018, 07:12 AM

Day Date no question

SearChart · 16 December 2018, 07:12 AM

I'd say the Day Date is the flagship.

Maiden · 16 December 2018, 07:17 AM

I voted this

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huncho · 16 December 2018, 07:18 AM

day date

the PM sky dwellers are up there but too new to be considered flagships

rebel_1 · 16 December 2018, 07:19 AM

Sub is the flagship IMHO.

watchfan0529 · 16 December 2018, 07:28 AM

Rolex seems to keep trying to make the Day Date their flagship model, but imho the market and collectors don't seem to agree with them. It is outdated, in precious metal, and there is no true ambassador for this piece (closest i can think of is Warren Buffet).

Level with me here before you get angry..first of all the "President" does not refer to the model, but to the bracelet, so if you say it's the President model, that is inaccurate..second, why would the average Joe or Jane aspire to a Day-Date for their ultimate Rolex when there is no incentive for him/her to do so? It's too expensive and available only in precious metal which is completely impractical, the day date function is nothing special (even a Valjoux 7750 has a day date..PLUS a chronograph), and it's trading at huge discounts in the secondary market. Again, Rolex is trying hard to make it the flagship, but the market does not really care, except for those who blindly follow Rolex's marketing.

I find it sad that this watch was Hans Wilsdorf's piece de resistance, but it seems that Rolex SA has not found a way to make this as cool and relevant as Mr. Wilsdorf would have wanted it to be. When Rolex produces them in steel, that's when the market will have some serious interest and premiums will be made, mark my words!

Right now the true flagship(s) imho are the Submariner and Daytona. Why? Because those are the Rolex that people actually know, and are models worn by people who actually were cool, not some pretentious people or old timers.

Chilly Coconut · 16 December 2018, 07:32 AM

El Presidente

lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liu_watch

With the creation of Sky Dweller and the renewed interest in Daytona, I wondered how this poll will turn out.

Is there a reason why you exclude GMT Master II from your list?

superstarmar · 16 December 2018, 07:40 AM

Personally , I think the Submariner put Rolex on the map truthfully.
My personal opinion and it's what turned me on to Rolex ...

rad87gn · 16 December 2018, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo99

pearlmaster.

I agree with this. Below Pearlmaster is the almighty DD.

In our little WIS world it is the SS sport models.

lenfried29 · 16 December 2018, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Rolex seems to keep trying to make the Day Date their flagship model, but imho the market and collectors don't seem to agree with them. It is outdated, in precious metal, and there is no true ambassador for this piece (closest i can think of is Warren Buffet).

Level with me here before you get angry..first of all the "President" does not refer to the model, but to the bracelet, so if you say it's the President model, that is inaccurate..second, why would the average Joe or Jane aspire to a Day-Date for their ultimate Rolex when there is no incentive for him/her to do so? It's too expensive and available only in precious metal which is completely impractical, the day date function is nothing special (even a Valjoux 7750 has a day date..PLUS a chronograph), and it's trading at huge discounts in the secondary market. Again, Rolex is trying hard to make it the flagship, but the market does not really care, except for those who blindly follow Rolex's marketing.

I find it sad that this watch was Hans Wilsdorf's piece de resistance, but it seems that Rolex SA has not found a way to make this as cool and relevant as Mr. Wilsdorf would have wanted it to be. When Rolex produces them in steel, that's when the market will have some serious interest and premiums will be made, mark my words!

Right now the true flagship(s) imho are the Submariner and Daytona. Why? Because those are the Rolex that people actually know, and are models worn by people who actually were cool, not some pretentious people or old timers.

I agree with above. Just to add, DD is outdated looking watch for "older" people. Consumer tend to move with more sporty, larger and non-precious metal watch.

lig · 16 December 2018, 07:43 AM

Even though I personally prefer the Daytona and GMT - no question that the Day Date is the flagship.

huncho · 16 December 2018, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Rolex seems to keep trying to make the Day Date their flagship model, but imho the market and collectors don't seem to agree with them. It is outdated, in precious metal, and there is no true ambassador for this piece (closest i can think of is Warren Buffet).

Level with me here before you get angry..first of all the "President" does not refer to the model, but to the bracelet, so if you say it's the President model, that is inaccurate..second, why would the average Joe or Jane aspire to a Day-Date for their ultimate Rolex when there is no incentive for him/her to do so? It's too expensive and available only in precious metal which is completely impractical, the day date function is nothing special (even a Valjoux 7750 has a day date..PLUS a chronograph), and it's trading at huge discounts in the secondary market. Again, Rolex is trying hard to make it the flagship, but the market does not really care, except for those who blindly follow Rolex's marketing.

I find it sad that this watch was Hans Wilsdorf's piece de resistance, but it seems that Rolex SA has not found a way to make this as cool and relevant as Mr. Wilsdorf would have wanted it to be. When Rolex produces them in steel, that's when the market will have some serious interest and premiums will be made, mark my words!

Right now the true flagship(s) imho are the Submariner and Daytona. Why? Because those are the Rolex that people actually know, and are models worn by people who actually were cool, not some pretentious people or old timers.

how is the day date not a flagship because its outdated but you listed the sub which has not changed in decades?

Maiden · 16 December 2018, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Rolex seems to keep trying to make the Day Date their flagship model, but imho the market and collectors don't seem to agree with them. It is outdated, in precious metal, and there is no true ambassador for this piece (closest i can think of is Warren Buffet).

Level with me here before you get angry..first of all the "President" does not refer to the model, but to the bracelet, so if you say it's the President model, that is inaccurate..second, why would the average Joe or Jane aspire to a Day-Date for their ultimate Rolex when there is no incentive for him/her to do so? It's too expensive and available only in precious metal which is completely impractical, the day date function is nothing special (even a Valjoux 7750 has a day date..PLUS a chronograph), and it's trading at huge discounts in the secondary market. Again, Rolex is trying hard to make it the flagship, but the market does not really care, except for those who blindly follow Rolex's marketing.

I find it sad that this watch was Hans Wilsdorf's piece de resistance, but it seems that Rolex SA has not found a way to make this as cool and relevant as Mr. Wilsdorf would have wanted it to be. When Rolex produces them in steel, that's when the market will have some serious interest and premiums will be made, mark my words!

Right now the true flagship(s) imho are the Submariner and Daytona. Why? Because those are the Rolex that people actually know, and are models worn by people who actually were cool, not some pretentious people or old timers.

huncho · 16 December 2018, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maiden

that was my reaction as well but i didn't want to be so blunt. and the pretentious part... lmao

Harry-57 · 16 December 2018, 07:46 AM

Day Date. I prefer the Sky Dweller and hope one day to own one. The DD doesn't interest me. But credit where credit is due. DD towers over them all.

View Poll Results: Which do you consider the flagship of Rolex?
The new kid on the block - mighty and complicated - Sky Dweller.	25	5.02%
Historically highly revered - functional and prestigious - Day Date.	248	49.80%
The most loved by the public - versatile and timeless - Datejust.	46	9.24%
Currently the most sought-after; sporty and elegant - Daytona.	52	10.44%
The birth of an oyster case and self winding mechanism - Oyster Perpetual.	6	1.20%
The most imitated - purposeful and capable - The submariner!	121	24.30%
Voters: 498. You may not vote on this poll

16 December 2018, 06:52 AM	#1
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	Which do you consider the flagship of Rolex? With the creation of Sky Dweller and the renewed interest in Daytona, I wondered how this poll will turn out.

16 December 2018, 06:54 AM	#4
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Two tone datejust __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

16 December 2018, 07:01 AM	#9
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	The Day Date was always the flagship. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

16 December 2018, 07:12 AM	#15
phez "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: uk Watch: PT DD40 Ice Blue Posts: 443	Day Date no question __________________ PT Rolex DD40 Ice Blue Quadrant Dial Blue Romans TT Tudor Glamour Double Date Black dial Grand Seiko Skyflake Grand Seiko GMT blue dial and blue GMT hand

16 December 2018, 06:53 AM	#2
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,479	The Day-Date.

16 December 2018, 06:53 AM	#3
Horationelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 260	Op

16 December 2018, 06:54 AM	#5
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	The DD, no question.

16 December 2018, 06:54 AM	#6
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Sub date

16 December 2018, 06:58 AM	#7
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Definitely DD

16 December 2018, 06:59 AM	#8
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	pearlmaster.

16 December 2018, 07:05 AM	#10
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	DD and it will always be the DD haha. Hence the nickname given the presidential

16 December 2018, 07:06 AM	#11
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	DD, followed by DJ.

16 December 2018, 07:06 AM	#12
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	I also vote the Day-Date. Yellow gold Day-Date with the Champagne sunburst dial will always be the Rolex flagship model in my mind. Instantly recognizable as Rolex......even by people who aren't watch enthusiasts.

16 December 2018, 07:11 AM	#13
liu_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FL Posts: 667	Guys, there was a slight delay in the creation of poll questions. :-)) Pls add your vote!

16 December 2018, 07:17 AM	#17
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	I voted this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

16 December 2018, 07:18 AM	#18
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,333	day date the PM sky dwellers are up there but too new to be considered flagships

16 December 2018, 07:19 AM	#19
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	Sub is the flagship IMHO. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

16 December 2018, 07:28 AM	#20
watchfan0529 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Geneva Posts: 132	Rolex seems to keep trying to make the Day Date their flagship model, but imho the market and collectors don't seem to agree with them. It is outdated, in precious metal, and there is no true ambassador for this piece (closest i can think of is Warren Buffet). Level with me here before you get angry..first of all the "President" does not refer to the model, but to the bracelet, so if you say it's the President model, that is inaccurate..second, why would the average Joe or Jane aspire to a Day-Date for their ultimate Rolex when there is no incentive for him/her to do so? It's too expensive and available only in precious metal which is completely impractical, the day date function is nothing special (even a Valjoux 7750 has a day date..PLUS a chronograph), and it's trading at huge discounts in the secondary market. Again, Rolex is trying hard to make it the flagship, but the market does not really care, except for those who blindly follow Rolex's marketing. I find it sad that this watch was Hans Wilsdorf's piece de resistance, but it seems that Rolex SA has not found a way to make this as cool and relevant as Mr. Wilsdorf would have wanted it to be. When Rolex produces them in steel, that's when the market will have some serious interest and premiums will be made, mark my words! Right now the true flagship(s) imho are the Submariner and Daytona. Why? Because those are the Rolex that people actually know, and are models worn by people who actually were cool, not some pretentious people or old timers.

16 December 2018, 07:32 AM	#21
Chilly Coconut Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Posts: 558	El Presidente

16 December 2018, 07:40 AM	#23
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Personally , I think the Submariner put Rolex on the map truthfully. My personal opinion and it's what turned me on to Rolex ...

16 December 2018, 07:43 AM	#26
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,605	Even though I personally prefer the Daytona and GMT - no question that the Day Date is the flagship.

16 December 2018, 07:46 AM	#30
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,678	Day Date. I prefer the Sky Dweller and hope one day to own one. The DD doesn't interest me. But credit where credit is due. DD towers over them all.

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