Which do you consider the flagship of Rolex?

[TimeToWatch]

Hype wise, nothing usurps the Daytona. With that said, the flagship Rolex is the Day Date.

I don't think hype or popularity should translate to flagship status. Take BMW for example, their flagship sedan is the 7 series, but the most hyped BMW is arguably a M3 or M4. A preowned 7 series trades at a nice discount while a preowned M3/M4 generally trades close to MSRP. Flagships are inherently less obtainable due to their MSRP, so demand is generally lower and depreciation should be expected (ever look at used Bentley prices?). The hyped cars/watches are generally more affordable and resultantly, higher in demand. When something's in demand and with limited supply, prices rise and the rest is history.

[sensui]

Most definitely the Day Date.

[Rashid.bk]

Well when you go to the Rolex website, the first reference you see is the Datejust.
It doesn't have the most tech nor are they the most expensive but it is likely the highest selling and the face of the brand at nearly sporting events.

I'd like to think the Submariner is the most iconic face of Rolex but the fluted bezel and stick dial is known the world over and no other brand uses the fluted bezel in such a way.

[Krash]

I voted Day Date. That doesn't mean it's my favorite. Submariner is. But Day Date is the Flagship of Rolex, no doubt.

[Ar_Mi]

RG Daytona for me, although I am a fan of the DD as well. I guess something about a 'tool' or 'sports' watch thats in precious metal gets me!

[air_king]

Day Date is and always will be the defining Rolex.

[Chilly Coconut]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

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 Just to add, DD is outdated looking watch for "older" people.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.

It seems maybe you didn’t understand the question.

[Jg422]

Day date president


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[Chilly Coconut]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

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

Is there a reason why you think it should be included?

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by Chilly Coconut

It seems maybe you didn’t understand the question.

My reply to the other post. Maybe you need to read it

[Jg422]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

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 Just to add, DD is outdated looking watch for "older" people.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.

You should add a big IMO on this one.....

Definitely not the case where I live in New York City. Day Date is Rolex’s heritage. The consumers don’t dictate the flagship product


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[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by Jg422

You should add a big IMO on this one.....

Definitely not the case where I live in New York City. Day Date is Rolex’s heritage. The consumers don’t dictate the flagship product


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And of course it's my own opinion

[Jg422]

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.

Or maybe just because those are the watches you like best?

President in stainless steel is NEVER happening! And it never should.

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[brandrea]

Flagship: noun ~ meaning the most important thing owned or produced by an organization. It’s pretty hard to argue that against the Submariner.

[watchfan0529]

Originally Posted by Jg422

Or maybe just because those are the watches you like best?

President in stainless steel is NEVER happening! And it never should.

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You mean president the bracelet right? Cause the day date does exist in steel..

[Jg422]

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

You mean president the bracelet right? Cause the day date does exist in steel..

Yea maybe if you’re buying it from china.. funny bro


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[watchfan0529]

Originally Posted by Jg422

Yea maybe if you’re buying it from china.. funny bro


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Think, or research, before you speak.:)

[HogwldFLTR]

Absolutely nothing surpasses a Day Date...well, almost nothing!!!

[Jg422]

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Think, or research, before you speak.:)

A 6611 in SS ain’t making a comeback in this lifetime buddy. And I wouldn’t consider that “existing” since it’s not available to buy and unlikely anyone here or elsewhere will ever find one at auction, let alone know that 6 prototypes had a wink of existence 65+ years ago.

You’ve already got the pretentious part down, seems like you’re ready for a day date and can join the rest of us


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[Chilly Coconut]

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

You mean president the bracelet right? Cause the day date does exist in steel..

Are we really going to count the Tridor or some prototypes from the 50’s just so we can play “Gotcha!”?

[ahlee00023]

I would say the Sub and DJ are the most iconic and recognised. The Daytona may be the most popular. But the flagship is definitely the DD. Don't understand why the SkyD is even included in the conversation.

[watchwatcher]

This comes up often, and often devolves quickly as members shout for their particular favorite model...inevitably denigrating other watches to promote theirs.

Good to see we're right on track.

[Torque Time]

Original DJ...

[Maiden]

Originally Posted by watchfan0529

Think, or research, before you speak.:)

Yeah the six prototypes they made in the 50’s should count.

[jeffnnj]

This of course......




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[Nikrnic]

Is that a sneak peek from Basel '19 ?

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[Phrank]

I was torn between the Submariner and the Day-Date...tossed a coin and voted for Submariner.

[904VT]

Tough to choose just one:

Sub: The original flagship sports watch imo (even if not the first one made)
Day Date: The classic PM flagship
Sky D: Technical (movement) flagship
Daytona:The classic chronograph (and Rolex hype watch)
GMT Master: The modern classic (80's+) sports watch

[904VT]

Originally Posted by ahlee00023

I would say the Sub and DJ are the most iconic and recognised. The Daytona may be the most popular. But the flagship is definitely the DD. Don't understand why the SkyD is even included in the conversation.

I think because it's the most technically advanced movement (along with the YM2)

[77T]

A flagship transports the Admiral of the Fleet - clearly its the Yacht-Master then


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