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clock · 15 July 2013, 08:48 AM

Are the Datejusts, Subs and GMTs in steel and gold becoming more popular?

radedgex · 15 July 2013, 08:50 AM

I think so. I just picked up a two tone turnograph.

Mystro · 15 July 2013, 09:01 AM

I never knew they went away....

Knappo 1307 · 15 July 2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

I never knew they went away....

x2

AK797 · 15 July 2013, 09:23 AM

I think gold seems to be becoming more popular, not only on the forums but seen it increasingly with celebs, sports stars etc, just natural upgrading progression if you stay in this hobby long enough.

dysondiver · 15 July 2013, 09:25 AM

no come back ,,, they have always been here

kieselguhr · 15 July 2013, 09:28 AM

TT has always been here, along side SS and solid precious metals.

T. Ferguson · 15 July 2013, 09:33 AM

I've always liked TT watches and rings (don't wear much other jewelry). I don't know that it ever went out of fashion. Perhaps in a general sense it did, but not in regard to Rolex. Keep in mind that Rolex is not really in the business of following fashion trends, and neither are its owners who tend to wear something more because they like it.

But first you have to like gold, and second you have to be able to afford it. For those who don't even need to blink at the price of a full gold model, most will just go that way. So TT has always been a niche in the middle of the market. But it's probably been a pretty consistent niche, just a smaller one.

improviz · 15 July 2013, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by clock

Are the Datejusts, Subs and GMTs in steel and gold becoming more popular?

In terms of percentage of total Swiss exports: not this year, anyway. Latest data from The Swiss Watch Federation shows a 10% YoY drop as a total percentage of watches exported, SS managed out a slight gain at +1.2%, and gold fared the worst, down 13% from 2012 so far. Total Swiss watch exports are down as well, showing a 7.3% drop over 2012 for 2013 so far, US is one of the only countries where they're up, but only by 1.3%.

It's odd as last year both gold and TT showed big gains, the former eclipsing the later at 20% and 5% YoY respectively, though as a total percentage of exports precious-metal (solid gold or platinum) came in at 2% of total, gold/steel at 5%, and steel at 52%. Still, 20% gain was quite large, maybe the big run-up in gold prices last year and fall off this year had something to do with it....

Anyway, who cares? If you like it, go for it. You can get better deals on them as % of MSRP than the SS models, and they look sharp.

Annan · 15 July 2013, 10:10 AM

TT never went away in my world.

zion_rasta · 15 July 2013, 10:26 AM

Whaaaaa? Here is some TT love...
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mlotus95 · 15 July 2013, 10:28 AM

i like two tone. best of both worlds

Roll the Lex · 15 July 2013, 11:11 AM

Oh god, please no...

I hope the majority of Rolex buyers loathe TT and look down upon anyone who dares have a TT.

I'm looking to get a TT Daytona in a few years (just got an EXP I) and the last thing I need on top of Daytona madness is a resurgence in TT!

Griever369 · 15 July 2013, 11:17 AM

TT GMT II C is one of the best lookin Rollies of all time.

TimingsEverything · 15 July 2013, 11:22 AM

I think TT watches are great. They can be sporty and yet dressy, equally good with a tuxedo or a polo and jeans. Still, there are times when SS is a better match, and that new blue/black GMT looks mighty good.

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Watchdog · 15 July 2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Griever369

TT GMT II C is one of the best lookin Rollies of all time.

It is about perfect.

Cheers.

Billywiz · 15 July 2013, 11:44 AM

Retail in general is having another very strong year ...last year good too...lux end of market benefits and you are right there are a lot more 'incoming' stories ...

Thebiglagu · 15 July 2013, 12:03 PM

I don't know? I love the TT but I had a 16613 bluesey that I was trying to flip and I hard a hard time getting the money I wanted for it. It was an f serial box/papers great condition so I was asking in the $5500 range and pretty much everywhere I went I got the if it was SS I'd buy it on the spot. Eventually I traded it in at my ad for an 8500 po straight up.

inLine4 · 15 July 2013, 12:28 PM

TT will never go:

threemonkeys · 15 July 2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

no come back ,,, they have always been here

Agree. TT is a classic.

DSJ · 15 July 2013, 12:35 PM

The TT 16613 was my grail for nearly 10 years, but after my divorce I never really wore any gold, so I sadly flipped it. I drool every time I see a nice pic like the one above, though.

Oyster1982 · 15 July 2013, 12:55 PM

I love TT it goes well with any jewelry, and I love the contrast. I dont think TT ever went out of style, Rolex still sells it and has sold it for a very long time.

15 July 2013, 08:48 AM	#1
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Are SS/18K making a come back? Are the Datejusts, Subs and GMTs in steel and gold becoming more popular?

15 July 2013, 09:01 AM	#3
Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,709	I never knew they went away.... __________________

15 July 2013, 09:33 AM	#8
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I've always liked TT watches and rings (don't wear much other jewelry). I don't know that it ever went out of fashion. Perhaps in a general sense it did, but not in regard to Rolex. Keep in mind that Rolex is not really in the business of following fashion trends, and neither are its owners who tend to wear something more because they like it. But first you have to like gold, and second you have to be able to afford it. For those who don't even need to blink at the price of a full gold model, most will just go that way. So TT has always been a niche in the middle of the market. But it's probably been a pretty consistent niche, just a smaller one. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

15 July 2013, 10:26 AM	#11
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	Whaaaaa? Here is some TT love... ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373847963.739195.jpg __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

15 July 2013, 11:17 AM	#14
Griever369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the abstract Watch: 116713 Posts: 119	TT GMT II C is one of the best lookin Rollies of all time. __________________ In order of purchase. Rolex Datejust 116231, Omega Deville GMT 4651.20.32, Rolex GMT 116713LN, Rolex GMT 16753, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Grand Seiko(LE) SBGM029, Rolex YM (Plat dial) 116622, Mont Blanc 107070, Rolex Milgauss 116400GV, Rolex Daytona(White dial) 116520, Black Shield (Red).

15 July 2013, 08:50 AM	#2
radedgex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: fairport Posts: 11	I think so. I just picked up a two tone turnograph.

15 July 2013, 09:23 AM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	I think gold seems to be becoming more popular, not only on the forums but seen it increasingly with celebs, sports stars etc, just natural upgrading progression if you stay in this hobby long enough.

15 July 2013, 09:25 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	no come back ,,, they have always been here

15 July 2013, 09:28 AM	#7
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,421	TT has always been here, along side SS and solid precious metals.

15 July 2013, 10:28 AM	#12
mlotus95 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa Watch: GMT master II Posts: 600	i like two tone. best of both worlds

15 July 2013, 11:11 AM	#13
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	Oh god, please no... I hope the majority of Rolex buyers loathe TT and look down upon anyone who dares have a TT. I'm looking to get a TT Daytona in a few years (just got an EXP I) and the last thing I need on top of Daytona madness is a resurgence in TT!

15 July 2013, 11:22 AM	#15
TimingsEverything "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Daytona Posts: 179	I think TT watches are great. They can be sporty and yet dressy, equally good with a tuxedo or a polo and jeans. Still, there are times when SS is a better match, and that new blue/black GMT looks mighty good. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373851290.791817.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373851319.640013.jpg __________________ "Every Rolex is made for greatness. The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955, was developed in collaboration with Pan Am to meet the needs of their international pilots. The GMT-Master II has proven to be even more invaluable as it features a rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel that allows those who travel the world to read three different time zones." Rolex.com

15 July 2013, 11:44 AM	#17
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Retail in general is having another very strong year ...last year good too...lux end of market benefits and you are right there are a lot more 'incoming' stories ...

15 July 2013, 12:03 PM	#18
Thebiglagu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Tommy Location: New jersey Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 457	I don't know? I love the TT but I had a 16613 bluesey that I was trying to flip and I hard a hard time getting the money I wanted for it. It was an f serial box/papers great condition so I was asking in the $5500 range and pretty much everywhere I went I got the if it was SS I'd buy it on the spot. Eventually I traded it in at my ad for an 8500 po straight up.

15 July 2013, 12:28 PM	#19
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	TT will never go: __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

15 July 2013, 12:35 PM	#21
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	The TT 16613 was my grail for nearly 10 years, but after my divorce I never really wore any gold, so I sadly flipped it. I drool every time I see a nice pic like the one above, though. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

15 July 2013, 12:55 PM	#22
Oyster1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: Jersey Shore Watch: Rolex DJ Posts: 1,905	I love TT it goes well with any jewelry, and I love the contrast. I dont think TT ever went out of style, Rolex still sells it and has sold it for a very long time. __________________ It 10pm do you know where your Datejust is? http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...DA0MC5qcGc.jpg

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