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vladamir15 · 13 April 2017, 03:30 PM

I prefer dress models to sport models

Cru Jones · 13 April 2017, 03:35 PM

Many more people notice what watch you're wearing than you like to think....

F1polesitter · 13 April 2017, 03:43 PM

Subs are boring (due to their popularity).

Also, the box is not fitting for a watch at the price range Rolex plays in.

VicLeChic · 13 April 2017, 07:07 PM

Many years ago I used to find most Rolex sports models boring and generic, that includes the Sub, Sea-Dweller, YM, GMT, Explorer, you name it. Wisdom got into me since and I now see the light.

I hate everything about Tudor: the name, the logo, the snowflake hands, the pseudo vintage look of the latest pieces. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing one.

DJRikki · 15 April 2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VicLeChic

Many years ago I used to find most Rolex sports models boring and generic, that includes the Sub, Sea-Dweller, YM, GMT, Explorer, you name it. Wisdom got into me since and I now see the light.

I hate everything about Tudor: the name, the logo, the snowflake hands, the pseudo vintage look of the latest pieces. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing one.

Agree with everything you mentioned there about Tudor ... thats why I got a Fastrider Black Shield. The polar opposite of everything listed :D

Wingman244 · 13 April 2017, 03:51 PM

The Daytona is really a woman's watch...

(I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

Al1969 · 13 April 2017, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

The Daytona is really a woman's watch...

(I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

JUSTIFIED · 16 April 2017, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

The Daytona is really a woman's watch...

(I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

At 6'5" and 240 I wear a Daytona. Now you have me doubting my masculinity. Damn it... should've never read this thread. Ha!

Great thing about this forum is the diversity of opinions, even when they're dead wrong. ;-)

El Cascarrabias · 16 April 2017, 12:33 AM

Double post

El Cascarrabias · 16 April 2017, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

. . . Now you have me doubting my masculinity. Damn it... should've never read this thread. Ha!

This is fun! A great read, if for no other reason than to prove there is no single Rolex reference that everybody can agree they like.

Wingman244 · 16 April 2017, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JUSTIFIED

At 6'5" and 240 I wear a Daytona. Now you have me doubting my masculinity. Damn it... should've never read this thread. Ha!

Great thing about this forum is the diversity of opinions, even when they're dead wrong. ;-)

Well, just think that at 6'5" and 240lbs, no one is brave enough to say - "Hey bud, are you wearing a women's watch?" I am not... Well maybe from the safety of the internet. (Wait I should check where you live first...)

Wear it well, my man. (I am joking, but I wish they would make the Daytona in 2 sizes.)

Just checked, you are from Texas, just so you know, I live in Washington, that's practically all the way to Alaska, a bunker, in the forest, in the mountains, no one can find me, so don't try - please. Seriously, people walk 10 feet off the trails up here and they get lost and die.

JUSTIFIED · 16 April 2017, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

Well, just think that at 6'5" and 240lbs, no one is brave enough to say - "Hey bud, are you wearing a women's watch?" I am not... Well maybe from the safety of the internet. (Wait I should check where you live first...)

Wear it well, my man. (I am joking, but I wish they would make the Daytona in 2 sizes.)

Just checked, you are from Texas, just so you know, I live in Washington, that's practically all the way to Alaska, a bunker, in the forest, in the mountains, no one can find me, so don't try - please. Seriously, people walk 10 feet off the trails up here and they get lost and die.

It's all in good fun. I myself wish it were slightly larger. I used to live in Washington. I worked for the National Park Service and traversed the woods all the time so I know my way around pretty well.

Wingman244 · 16 April 2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by justified

i used to live in washington. I worked for the national park service and traversed the woods all the time so i know my way around pretty well.

. Lol...

Sumitaro · 17 April 2017, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

The Daytona is really a woman's watch...

(I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

I agree. It is so feminine. Not manly enough for a man's wrist.

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lapince · 30 April 2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman244

The Daytona is really a woman's watch...

(I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

I agree on this as I bought a white Daytona C, but after some thought decided to give it to my wife, she is happy and I would not wear it as I prefer much more my other watches

Mick P · 30 April 2017, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lapince

I agree on this as I bought a white Daytona C, but after some thought decided to give it to my wife, she is happy and I would not wear it as I prefer much more my other watches

I have a 16520 and yes my wife wears it more than me.

matthurley · 13 April 2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jambo86

Just for a bit of fun. I'll start off, but with 2 actually.

1. I don't think the Submariner is a great looking watch (my Dad thinks I'm mad)

2. I don't think the Daytona is a great looking watch (my brother thinks I'm mad)

In fact the pair of them can't fathom my thought process, but it is what it is, haha.

For me I think the Daytona is colour sensitive. If i had the cash I would go for a plain steel one with a white dial.
The bi colour ones aren't my bag

Camel · 13 April 2017, 05:11 PM

I can't stand the Daytona and the BLNR does not do it for me either.

Nav01L · 13 April 2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Camel

I can't stand the Daytona and the BLNR does not do it for me either.

Oh yeah, and that too.

Onikage · 13 April 2017, 06:01 PM

I.. 'd probably better not. :|

Nav01L · 13 April 2017, 06:03 PM

I really like unpopular Rolexes, my favorite being the black GMT II C and the 42 mm EX II, I guess I don't have an unpopular Rolex opinion, but sure have an opinion on unpopular Rolexes.

Camel · 13 April 2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nav01L

I really like unpopular Rolexes, my favorite being the black GMT II C and the 42 mm EX II, I guess I don't have an unpopular Rolex opinion, but sure have an opinion on unpopular Rolexes.

My Explorer II is also one of my favorites, only surpassed by D-Blue.

thesharkfactor · 13 April 2017, 08:26 PM

I don't like the Daytona.
I don't like the ugly fat crown guards on supercase sports models.
I don't like the low quality bracelets on pre ceramic models.
I don't like Cellini at all.
I don't care for any of the line up other than Subs, GMTs, or SDs, those are the only Rolex's I have an interest in and it amazes me that people buy anything else.

Shallow huh?

Sublovin · 13 April 2017, 08:47 PM

I think two tones look cheap

Pharaoh_83 · 13 April 2017, 08:50 PM

I think the explorer ii is the best sports model

wytrader · 13 April 2017, 08:56 PM

Do not like the red lettering " Daytona " on the 116500LN, wish it would have been 116710LN green. Find that especially on the white dial it makes the face look cheap. (He says still wishing he could get one).
Do not like jubilee bracelets.
Do not like TT watches.

BrownDog09 · 13 April 2017, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wytrader

Do not like the red lettering " Daytona " on the 116500LN, wish it would have been 116710LN green. Find that especially on the white dial it makes the face look cheap. (He says still wishing he could get one).
Do not like jubilee bracelets.
Do not like TT watches.

Have to kinda agree here. I have the black 500LN and love the red but on the white dial it looks pink and es no bueno.

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Starwalker · 13 April 2017, 09:16 PM

Had the 116600 LN for 3 years. Tried to like it. Thought it was gonna grow on me. Never warmed up to it. Hate the proportions and the lugs (don't feel this way about the 116613 LB//LN because of the contrast of the dials and bezel). Anyways I flipped it for the Pam 389 and couldn't be happier. For whatever reason, just thought normal sub was a bit over-rated. I Guess the asthetics no matter how iconic never sang to me.

jdpny · 13 April 2017, 09:29 PM

<looks over left and right shoulder and whispers softly>

... the Explorer II is a terrible design, please fix it Rolex, it's not too late...

A-Wax · 13 April 2017, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jdpny

<looks over left and right shoulder and whispers softly>

... the Explorer II is a terrible design, please fix it Rolex, it's not too late...

I think I may have to agree with you there. The white-faced model in particular *ducks*

13 April 2017, 03:30 PM	#1
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	I prefer dress models to sport models __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

16 April 2017, 12:33 AM	#9
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Double post __________________ _________ <=> You really need to be, not seem to be.

13 April 2017, 05:11 PM	#18
Camel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Willem Location: Pretoria RSA Watch: ROLEXROLEXROLEX Posts: 1,072	I can't stand the Daytona and the BLNR does not do it for me either. __________________ Rolex Datejust II WG/SS Blue 116334 "8368xxxx" Rolex Sea-Dweller SD43 126600 "94A6xxxx" Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 116660 "V84xxxx" Rolex Deepsea D-Blue Horizon 116660 "3170xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Polar 16570 "T20xxxx" Rolex Explorer II Black 216570 "G53xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "P32xxxx" Rolex GMT-Master II Ceramic 116710LN "V97xxxx" Rolex Submariner 16610 "Z61xxxx" Rolex Submariner Ceramic 116610LN "G79xxxx"

13 April 2017, 06:01 PM	#20
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	I.. 'd probably better not. :\| __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

13 April 2017, 08:56 PM	#26
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Do not like the red lettering " Daytona " on the 116500LN, wish it would have been 116710LN green. Find that especially on the white dial it makes the face look cheap. (He says still wishing he could get one). Do not like jubilee bracelets. Do not like TT watches. __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

13 April 2017, 03:35 PM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,610	Many more people notice what watch you're wearing than you like to think....

13 April 2017, 03:43 PM	#3
F1polesitter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 204	Subs are boring (due to their popularity). Also, the box is not fitting for a watch at the price range Rolex plays in.

13 April 2017, 07:07 PM	#4
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Many years ago I used to find most Rolex sports models boring and generic, that includes the Sub, Sea-Dweller, YM, GMT, Explorer, you name it. Wisdom got into me since and I now see the light. I hate everything about Tudor: the name, the logo, the snowflake hands, the pseudo vintage look of the latest pieces. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing one.

13 April 2017, 03:51 PM	#6
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 639	The Daytona is really a woman's watch... (I am expecting the Mods to ban me faster than United Airlines drags its passengers off the plane.)

13 April 2017, 06:03 PM	#21
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	I really like unpopular Rolexes, my favorite being the black GMT II C and the 42 mm EX II, I guess I don't have an unpopular Rolex opinion, but sure have an opinion on unpopular Rolexes.

13 April 2017, 08:26 PM	#23
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,533	I don't like the Daytona. I don't like the ugly fat crown guards on supercase sports models. I don't like the low quality bracelets on pre ceramic models. I don't like Cellini at all. I don't care for any of the line up other than Subs, GMTs, or SDs, those are the only Rolex's I have an interest in and it amazes me that people buy anything else. Shallow huh?

13 April 2017, 08:47 PM	#24
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,424	I think two tones look cheap

13 April 2017, 08:50 PM	#25
Pharaoh_83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto Posts: 278	I think the explorer ii is the best sports model

13 April 2017, 09:16 PM	#28
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	Had the 116600 LN for 3 years. Tried to like it. Thought it was gonna grow on me. Never warmed up to it. Hate the proportions and the lugs (don't feel this way about the 116613 LB//LN because of the contrast of the dials and bezel). Anyways I flipped it for the Pam 389 and couldn't be happier. For whatever reason, just thought normal sub was a bit over-rated. I Guess the asthetics no matter how iconic never sang to me. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

13 April 2017, 09:29 PM	#29
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	<looks over left and right shoulder and whispers softly> ... the Explorer II is a terrible design, please fix it Rolex, it's not too late...

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