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MP5 · 15 July 2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Beautiful shot!!!

Best SD43 shot to date

superstarmar · 15 July 2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

Before I even clicked on this thread I knew it was going to be a Sub fanboy who created it because anytime someone begins talking about the illusionary notion there's some sort of "Best" or "Most iconic" pecking order for Rolex watch models there's a 95% chance that person is one who chose a Sub and is seeking validation by calling out to members of the same herd to agree.

Why? Who knows, but there's psychology at work that could probably be studied matching watch model choices with personality types. In any case, it's an amusing TRF phenomenon. People must really walk around thinking "Oh, yay for me and my choice. I went into an AD, plunked down my money, and chose a Sub which I feel is the most iconic Rolex. The BEST. Now, I must try and tell others all about it".

Reality: There is no pecking order. There is no "best" or "top classic". But it is fun to watch the herd gather and bleat on about the illusion whenever it's raised. Replace the refrain "Mine. Mine. Mine" with "Sub. Sub. Sub" and the responses from the TRF Sub Mafia remind me of the flock of seagulls in Finding Nemo.

Nice take on it, but I never posted any of my personal photos yet .

Plus, I listed all sports Rolex models I could think of , by chance I put
Submariner first ... I haven’t given my opinion yet ...
So I guess I can conclude your not a sub fan in particular ?

Regards,

OP

CRM114 · 15 July 2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Nice take on it, but I never posted any of my personal photos yet .

Plus, I listed all sports Rolex models I could think of , by chance I put
Submariner first ... I haven’t given my opinion yet ...
So I guess I can conclude your not a sub fan in particular ?

Regards,

OP

What I'm a fan or not a fan of is irrelevant, and peoples' favorites isn't what your question asked. My comment was directed at the premise of what the question you did ask is based on; that some sort of hierarchy for the "best" or "top classic" could exist, and the usual source of this highly amusing notion.

Psijason · 15 July 2018, 02:07 PM

Explorer 11 black dial all the way!!

Bladeshot · 15 July 2018, 02:13 PM

Sub is the classic for me. 5513.

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Icehockeyboy · 15 July 2018, 09:58 PM

And another,
Yesterday at the beach.
A perfect watch for such outings.

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ssetem · 15 July 2018, 10:00 PM

brandrea · 15 July 2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

What I'm a fan or not a fan of is irrelevant, and peoples' favorites isn't what your question asked. My comment was directed at the premise of what the question you did ask is based on; that some sort of hierarchy for the "best" or "top classic" could exist, and the usual source of this highly amusing notion.

Well Mario’s question is a lot better than posting some grainy photo of a celebrity wearing a watch and wondering whether it’s a Submariner

fleabag · 15 July 2018, 11:27 PM

2003 FLAT 4 SUB

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superstarmar · 15 July 2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

What I'm a fan or not a fan of is irrelevant, and peoples' favorites isn't what your question asked. My comment was directed at the premise of what the question you did ask is based on; that some sort of hierarchy for the "best" or "top classic" could exist, and the usual source of this highly amusing notion.

I posed the question for fun with no intention of a clear winner
on my part ... We all have different takes, tastes and personal
passion for a particular reference that speaks to us individually!
I just wanted to see members getting involved expressing
theirs thoughts, feelings and pics
I hope you continue to enjoy the thread ...

RoyalOac · 15 July 2018, 11:36 PM

give me the TT SubLB any day of the week with any outfit, at any occasion.

superstarmar · 15 July 2018, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalOac

give me the TT SubLB any day of the week with any outfit, at any occasion.

You mean this one ?

RoyalOac · 15 July 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

You mean this one ?

Sold my Daytona-C , but that guy is going no where!

np2016 · 15 July 2018, 11:53 PM

If you asked the general public I would say 99% would say the most iconic steel sports rolex watch is the submariner date.

Ichiran · 16 July 2018, 12:00 AM

Has to be the Daytona.

superstarmar · 16 July 2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Well Mario’s question is a lot better than posting some grainy photo of a celebrity wearing a watch and wondering whether it’s a Submariner

Funny Brian , your question was a genuine one ...
Though it does look like a sub to me as well ...

Maiden · 16 July 2018, 12:07 AM

For me the 114060. The modern evolution of the original classic. The watch that literally created the genre of a “sports watch” classic and the king!

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JRT · 16 July 2018, 01:53 AM

No TT, No 5-digit, and any one of modern SS GMTs and Subs can become the best all-around sports watch, IMHO.

lord91 · 16 July 2018, 03:08 AM

The Submariner.

tacotaco · 16 July 2018, 04:31 AM

Gmt ELLEN

landroverking · 16 July 2018, 06:14 AM

A gmt

chloebear · 16 July 2018, 09:10 AM

A lot of love for the usual suspects; Sub, GMT and Daytona. If the question is best all around watch I'd say GMT. If the question is most iconic then I'd say Submariner.

Amochosto · 16 July 2018, 10:53 AM

For me, it has to be the 40mm Sea-Dweller. It’s not my favourite Rolex Sport watch, but I think it’s the King.

It is an improvement/evolution of the iconic Submariner, if your answer is Submariner, I have to ask why not the more capable evolution of that watch?

Because it has no date magnifier it has a much more symmetrical appearance similar to the no date Submariner, yet it still has a date and again much improved capabilities.

The ceramic version has very slightly better and more symmetrical bezel than the Sub because the gradations cover the whole bezel not just the first fifteen minutes.

GMT functions can be done in your head, it’s simple math. Timing functions can be done with the bezel, no need for a chronograph. Extreme water-proof abilities can not be acomplished using the GMT or Daytona.

Since this has always been a pure tool watch Rolex has never seen fit to make a PM version or put colourful bezels/dials on it. It is purposeful and practical and nothing else.

My favourite Rolex is probably the GMT, and I like PM and TT Rolex watches but think the best answer to the OP’s question is the Sea-Dweller

WJGESQ · 16 July 2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Just for you, Mario...just for you, my friend.

Nice. Ver nice.

superstarmar · 16 July 2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amochosto

For me, it has to be the 40mm Sea-Dweller. It’s not my favourite Rolex Sport watch, but I think it’s the King.

It is an improvement/evolution of the iconic Submariner, if your answer is Submariner, I have to ask why not the more capable evolution of that watch?

Because it has no date magnifier it has a much more symmetrical appearance similar to the no date Submariner, yet it still has a date and again much improved capabilities.

The ceramic version has very slightly better and more symmetrical bezel than the Sub because the gradations cover the whole bezel not just the first fifteen minutes.

GMT functions can be done in your head, it’s simple math. Timing functions can be done with the bezel, no need for a chronograph. Extreme water-proof abilities can not be acomplished using the GMT or Daytona.

Since this has always been a pure tool watch Rolex has never seen fit to make a PM version or put colourful bezels/dials on it. It is purposeful and practical and nothing else.

My favourite Rolex is probably the GMT, and I like PM and TT Rolex watches but think the best answer to the OP’s question is the Sea-Dweller

Top contender right there ... very nice...

Why1504 · 16 July 2018, 11:41 PM

YG Sub with Blue dial. Classic but different. Dressy, but casual.

arcentaur · 17 July 2018, 06:02 AM

SubC Date or No Date. No brainer.

superstarmar · 18 July 2018, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Why1504

YG Sub with Blue dial. Classic but different. Dressy, but casual.

I'll go for that...

15 July 2018, 02:13 PM	#65
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,716	Best and Top Classic Sports Rolex All Around ? Sub is the classic for me. 5513. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

15 July 2018, 09:58 PM	#66
Icehockeyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Torquay UK Watch: Polar Explorer ii Posts: 745	Best and Top Classic Sports Rolex All Around ? And another, Yesterday at the beach. A perfect watch for such outings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

15 July 2018, 11:36 PM	#71
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	give me the TT SubLB any day of the week with any outfit, at any occasion. __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

16 July 2018, 12:07 AM	#77
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	For me the 114060. The modern evolution of the original classic. The watch that literally created the genre of a “sports watch” classic and the king! 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 July 2018, 11:41 PM	#86
Why1504 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southeast US Posts: 325	YG Sub with Blue dial. Classic but different. Dressy, but casual. __________________ It’s a great day to wear a Rolex!!

15 July 2018, 10:00 PM	#67
ssetem "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Watch: blro,daytc,lv,blnr Posts: 233

15 July 2018, 11:27 PM	#69
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	2003 FLAT 4 SUB Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 July 2018, 11:53 PM	#74
np2016 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex, Patek, AP, Posts: 522	If you asked the general public I would say 99% would say the most iconic steel sports rolex watch is the submariner date.

16 July 2018, 12:00 AM	#75
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Dotonbori Watch: Mostly blue dials Posts: 7,598	Has to be the Daytona.

16 July 2018, 01:53 AM	#78
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	No TT, No 5-digit, and any one of modern SS GMTs and Subs can become the best all-around sports watch, IMHO.

16 July 2018, 03:08 AM	#79
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	The Submariner.

16 July 2018, 04:31 AM	#80
tacotaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: KCMO Watch: Daytona C - Black Posts: 398	Gmt ELLEN

16 July 2018, 06:14 AM	#81
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	A gmt

16 July 2018, 09:10 AM	#82
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	A lot of love for the usual suspects; Sub, GMT and Daytona. If the question is best all around watch I'd say GMT. If the question is most iconic then I'd say Submariner.

17 July 2018, 06:02 AM	#87
arcentaur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nunya Posts: 328	SubC Date or No Date. No brainer.

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