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JJ Irani · 12 August 2005, 04:56 AM

Simple, straight-forward poll, guys.

You either like it or you don't.

Me? I'd take a TT YM any day over an SS/Pt one.
I'd take a TT Sub any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT Daytona any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT DJ any day over an SS one.

Do I love TT watches? What do you think? LOL!

How about YOU?

12 August 2005, 05:13 AM

NOT!

maverick · 12 August 2005, 05:50 AM

JJ, I needed a yes and no box. LOL I do like some, but not others, just like some Rolex models I love, some I would not wear. You will know the ones I love, but not the ones I would not wear. =) maverick

Sam · 12 August 2005, 05:50 AM

Don't like....sorry JJ.

Uncle-AJ · 12 August 2005, 06:24 AM

Love as long as it's black and a sub.

Otto · 12 August 2005, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Simple, straight-forward poll, guys.

You either like it or you don't.

Me? I'd take a TT YM any day over an SS/Pt one.
I'd take a TT Sub any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT Daytona any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT DJ any day over an SS one.

Do I love TT watches? What do you think? LOL!

How about YOU?

JJ,

OK, here's my personal preference/opinion.

To me, TTs take a watch to the next level. I love 'em. My first two were TTs (DJ and GMTII). I like the way the bi-metal accents a watch. I don't really see bling in my eyes until diamonds start flashing (and I do like the serti dials on the TT subs).

As for the perceived bias against TTs ... I have a feeling that if they were not so much higher priced than SS watches, they would be more popular. People seem to be willing to pay extra for a "hot" TT, such as the blue sub, so I don't think the bias is at the bottom line necessarily an anti-TT bias. I've had more than one dealer tell me the TT blue sub is their top-selling sport watch.

And again, I don't buy the "bling" argument. The idea that you need to dress down a Rolex to achieve understatement and relative obscurity seems weird to me. It would be like removing the hood ornament on a Mercedes in hopes of disguising its make.

And, since I'm on a roll here (hopefully not too controversial), I'm wondering whether anyone has ever seen the actual sales figures on TT Daytonas. There seems to be something of an inherently contradictory argument made on Rolex forums to the effect that they are not big sellers. This point is often made in the same paragraph as an assertion that Rolex makes more of the TT Daytonas than the SS Daytonas because the profit margin is bigger on the TT.

Now, the former argument that they don't sell seems to be at odds with the profit margin idea. Also, why would Rolex continue making so many pieces of such a low seller in so many forms (how many dial versions are there?)?

In the land where stainless/white metal is definitely king (i.e., Japan), I see TT Daytonas worn often. As for TT Daytona resale value, I have some personal experience in that area. I bought one three years ago (TT, white dial) new at just at $8000 USD and sold it under a year later to a dealer for $7000 USD to partially finance another purchase. That's not too bad in my estimation.

I am not anti-stainless. I have had various stainless watches. I currently own a SS Daytona that I love and have previously owned a SS Yachtmaster that I also loved. I have long wanted an Explorer II, but it has fallen victim to my fascination with the Daytona.

In the end, however, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...

R/Otto

JJ Irani · 12 August 2005, 07:13 AM

Very well said, Otto!!!

mamas · 12 August 2005, 08:10 AM

Difficult question to answer JJ.. i think every collection should have a TT model, but i would not wear it as ana every day watch as i prefder the understatement of ss. My omega AT TT is used for more formal occasions were a TT can be carried off more easily.
In terms of subs i prefer ss ones, and if they ever made the SD in TT.. i wouls still buy the ss one even if the TT was the same price!.
the only 2 sports rolex models i have seen in TT which i like are the YM and balck TT sub.
mamas

Sam · 12 August 2005, 08:28 AM

For me, it's not a price issue...I just do not like yellow gold. Not just on watches, but jewelry too. If the SS Sub was MORE expensive than the TT, I'd still buy the SS over TT. Maybe I'm crazy!

mamas · 12 August 2005, 08:31 AM

would platinum (or white gold) and ss be counted as TT?
mamas

Sam · 12 August 2005, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamas

would platinum (or white gold) and ss be counted as TT?
mamas

Maybe technically....but not in my book. I wouldn't consider the platinum/SS YM a TT watch, but I guess it is. If so, I may own a TT watch one day.

Manatee · 12 August 2005, 10:35 AM

dman · 12 August 2005, 01:16 PM

I had to withhold my vote on this one JJ. I don't hate the TT line, too strong of a word, I am not a huge fan though. I like them in the DJ models especially. I think that they are very beautiful, like the 16613 that I used to own, but they are still not for me.

molex · 12 August 2005, 01:36 PM

One word on TT watches: Ick.

dman · 12 August 2005, 01:44 PM

Is that a bigger Ick than with the Exp II Micah??

padi56 · 12 August 2005, 05:07 PM

Not a great lover of gold watches in general,but have always
liked the TT blue Sub.

Otto · 12 August 2005, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Simple, straight-forward poll, guys.

You either like it or you don't.

Me? I'd take a TT YM any day over an SS/Pt one.
I'd take a TT Sub any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT Daytona any day over an SS one.
I'd take a TT DJ any day over an SS one.

Do I love TT watches? What do you think? LOL!

How about YOU?

Well, I spent the day in Tokyo in watch shops. I'm negotiating the possible purchase of a Brequet 3800 Type XX, though I am not sure I'm ready to go for it. It's a SS watch on a croc strap and is absolutely stunning. I took a quick look at the SS GMTs and Subs, but I'm in the mood for a strap instead of a bracelet, the strap Daytonas are just too expensive, and I've been admiring this Brequet for some time now. Anyone here have any experience with Brequet, especially this model (it's the non-date model)?
R/Otto

dman · 13 August 2005, 01:13 AM

BruceS used to own one, perhaps he can give you some insight Otto.

13 August 2005, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

BruceS used to own one, perhaps he can give you some insight Otto.

That's right and that Transatlantique is one HOT HOT watch! Much nicer than the Rolex Daytona could ever even try to be.

Bruce said it was his one 'keeper' watch in his collection... and I believe it was recently sold to finance a Panerai.

Gedanken · 13 August 2005, 03:13 AM

Hmm - like Daren, I find "hate' too strong a term. I prefer the all-SS look of my SD any day, but when the mood grabs me I'm not averse to wearing my TT DJ.

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12 August 2005, 04:56 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Are you a TT lover or not? Simple, straight-forward poll, guys. You either like it or you don't. Me? I'd take a TT YM any day over an SS/Pt one. I'd take a TT Sub any day over an SS one. I'd take a TT Daytona any day over an SS one. I'd take a TT DJ any day over an SS one. Do I love TT watches? What do you think? LOL! How about YOU? __________________ 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!!

12 August 2005, 06:24 AM	#5
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Love as long as it's black and a sub. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

12 August 2005, 07:13 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very well said, Otto!!! __________________ 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!!

12 August 2005, 01:16 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I had to withhold my vote on this one JJ. I don't hate the TT line, too strong of a word, I am not a huge fan though. I like them in the DJ models especially. I think that they are very beautiful, like the 16613 that I used to own, but they are still not for me. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 August 2005, 05:50 AM	#3
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	JJ, I needed a yes and no box. LOL I do like some, but not others, just like some Rolex models I love, some I would not wear. You will know the ones I love, but not the ones I would not wear. =) maverick

12 August 2005, 05:50 AM	#4
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	Don't like....sorry JJ.

12 August 2005, 08:10 AM	#8
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	Difficult question to answer JJ.. i think every collection should have a TT model, but i would not wear it as ana every day watch as i prefder the understatement of ss. My omega AT TT is used for more formal occasions were a TT can be carried off more easily. In terms of subs i prefer ss ones, and if they ever made the SD in TT.. i wouls still buy the ss one even if the TT was the same price!. the only 2 sports rolex models i have seen in TT which i like are the YM and balck TT sub. mamas

12 August 2005, 08:28 AM	#9
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	For me, it's not a price issue...I just do not like yellow gold. Not just on watches, but jewelry too. If the SS Sub was MORE expensive than the TT, I'd still buy the SS over TT. Maybe I'm crazy!

12 August 2005, 08:31 AM	#10
mamas "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 792	would platinum (or white gold) and ss be counted as TT? mamas

12 August 2005, 10:35 AM	#12
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677

12 August 2005, 01:36 PM	#14
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	Uhm... no. One word on TT watches: Ick. __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

12 August 2005, 01:44 PM	#15
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Is that a bigger Ick than with the Exp II Micah?? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 August 2005, 05:07 PM	#16
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,303	Not a great lover of gold watches in general,but have always liked the TT blue Sub. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 August 2005, 01:13 AM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	BruceS used to own one, perhaps he can give you some insight Otto. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 August 2005, 05:13 AM	#2
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	NOT!

13 August 2005, 03:13 AM	#20
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Hmm - like Daren, I find "hate' too strong a term. I prefer the all-SS look of my SD any day, but when the mood grabs me I'm not averse to wearing my TT DJ. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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