TT - Why are they unwanted on the secondary market?

[mfer]

I like Steel and I like gold.

Don't like Stold for some reason.

[mjclark32]

I like the tt.

[slickrick68]

I'm surprised at such "hate" for TT bands...to me and the people I know a TT DJ (what I own) is a classy choice and not too gaudy or flashy.

[Rollie2011]

I like SS
I like Tt
I like all rolex!r

[Hodog16]

TT only works for Datejusts for me. My wife has a TT DJ and it looks great on her.

Don't know why but the TT sub and daytona don't do it for me personally--I think it's because of the dials too.

[Casey VP-26]

I have attended clock and watch events for the past 30 years and have asked other members and collectors this same question for about the past 20 years and they mostly give the same reply, Stainless Steel is considered to be the true Sports Watch. Having said that I love TT and Gold.

[Cristell]

Originally Posted by Duey

I have to admit I prefer SS myself. Just find it odd that SS is worth more than ss/gold!

??????

[specbowers]

TT for me

[Numismatist]

Part of it is the fact that the markup of TT or solid gold versus all steel is significantly higher than the actual cost of the gold; therefore, there is a much bigger loss on the secondary market as it adjusts back to reality the true cost of the gold (much less).

[77T]

Originally Posted by subtona

1 reason: check the price of a replacement bracelet for a TT vs SS.

HUGE.

Well I already have a nice black/gold stripe NATO in the drawer just in case

As for TT vs. SS, RG, WG, YG, Platty...different strokes. The OP could just as easily said "RG - why are they unwanted..."

[jnkay]

TTs are far from out of style and I see just as many on twenty something's as I do on guys in their 50sn. I rarly see them on guys over 60 who almost universally wear day-dates and date-justs. The TTs are still young guy's watches.

[East Bay Rider]

3 years ago all I liked was SS. Today I like the TT models too.
Opinions change. It's all good.

[1bad750]

ss is more affordable new and is more plentiful used. i bet the ss to gold ratio is 100 to 1, and 5x the price.

[Rollie2011]

Personally, I prefer the SS...

But I do like the TT models as well, but just not as much

[klayface]

I recently purchased a ss daytona and yeah I had enough money to buy the T/T model but I just didn't like it.

The SS version seems more practical to wear on a day to day bases and the gold one doesn't.

I mean I like wearing white T-shirt with blue jeans and I think the T/T model would have goofed it all up.

Oh and btw , maybe people just like its practical look and how it goes with almost everything.

[sleddog]

Simple fact is, TT appeals to a smaller market in the sales of high end watches.(Versa SS)
This, in direct correlation with supply and demand, constitutes a higher loss in the secondary market!!

Something to note, although gold versa SS is worth more in metal form, a TT watch with gold will generally command a lower cost ratio because of demand..

Either way, choose what watch you want... IMO, TT or solid gold is a great choice and a watch should never be purchased with the intention to make money. It should be purchased to wear and enjoy!

[bewithabob]

Originally Posted by Denver Dick

I don't care for most Rolex TT watches. The exception is the DateJust. In fact, I love it so much that I still have (and love) my 1987 TT DJ 16013.

I still have my TT DATEJUST. It was my first ROLEX and still has a place in my rotation. The jubilee bracelet is very comfortable!

[Hkspwrsche]

No offense to anyone but I read a post on tz that said that the tt sub was standard issue to all men in Florida. In my area VA MD DC there is definitely a stainless preference in the 20-30's crowd. Really in the 40's also from what I've seen. I would wear a gold daydate but would not wear a tt datejust.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Hkspwrsche

No offense to anyone but I read a post on tz that said that the tt sub was standard issue to all men in Florida. In my area VA MD DC there is definitely a stainless preference in the 20-30's crowd. Really in the 40's also from what I've seen. I would wear a gold daydate but would not wear a tt datejust.

You would be shocked at how many TT Subs I see around here. I can see dozens of them when I'm out on the weekends.

[dddrees]

I have one, and I like mine. Thats why there are options, and we all have the ability to make our own choices.

[Hkspwrsche]

I should add that the only person I know with a tt sub also lives in Florida and said he has seen every one in fla with one.

[watchf]

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

Speaking of full gold I don't seem to see any full gold 36mm DJ here. Why did Rolex offer a full gold DJ line when the DD is the logical choice if people were to go for a full gold watch?

[Newportkrieger]

Originally Posted by tgoose1

Ever considered the replacement cost to replace a stretched TT bracelet?

+1 That is the reason the TT watches are so much cheaper. More stretch in the bands because of the gold and SIGNIFICANTLY higher cost to replace a TT band to extend the watch,s life without going to a strap.

[djhiram]

I don't have a tt sub and I live in Miami? Where do I go pick mine up?

[watchf]

My order of preference is SS < TT < Full 18k YG. From what I can tell a large majority of people like SS better than TT, SS is like the common norm I reckon so that explains why most people go for SS instead of TT or even full gold.

[unclesallie]

Originally Posted by sleddog

Simple fact is, TT appeals to a smaller market in the sales of high end watches.(Versa SS)
This, in direct correlation with supply and demand, constitutes a higher loss in the secondary market!!

Something to note, although gold versa SS is worth more in metal form, a TT watch with gold will generally command a lower cost ratio because of demand..

Either way, choose what watch you want... IMO, TT or solid gold is a great choice and a watch should never be purchased with the intention to make money. It should be purchased to wear and enjoy!

Agreed. Coda, might be: a vintage rolex watch appreciates, if carefully selected
with regard to market conditions and if case, hands, dial, crown, all genuine, all correct.....but then this WAS about modern rolex TT's wasn't it....

[wdalew5]

[QUOTE=patrick09;2510594]It is an economic thing, as gold climbed some people felt embarassed showing their good fortune while others lost out.[/QUOE]

here we go with the rolex guilt again.....pardon me while I go throw up

[gwozhog]

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

And while I'm at it I think you can only pull off a full gold watch with gold bracelet if you are Tony Soprano or Elle Macpherson.

A gold watch with leather strap is hot though, not too over the top.

Stick with SS, it rules!

Funny you say that I always felt that way about the stainless version. By the way the 80's Kick AZZ.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by Bananas

TT is a dated 80's look, and you are just advertising the fact that you can't afford the full gold version.

And while I'm at it I think you can only pull off a full gold watch with gold bracelet if you are Tony Soprano or Elle Macpherson.

A gold watch with leather strap is hot though, not too over the top.

Stick with SS, it rules!

Advertising that fact that you can't afford the full gold version? That's one of the most foolish statements that I have read on this forum. Do you now how many guys on this forum and guys that I know who wear TT and SS watches that could buy most any watch they wanted?

[slcbbrown]

Originally Posted by Bananas

Sorry, didn't mean to offend anyone

Maybe you should consider being a bit less offensive. Perhaps, reread your posts.