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Old 13 April 2017, 03:51 PM   #31
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The Daytona is really a woman's watch...


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Old 13 April 2017, 03:53 PM   #32
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Wearing white gold is the same as drinking non-alcoholic beer.
Haha I'm not so sure I agree with you, but that's pretty damn funny.
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Old 13 April 2017, 03:54 PM   #33
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The Daytona is really a woman's watch...


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Old 13 April 2017, 04:03 PM   #34
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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
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Old 13 April 2017, 05:11 PM   #35
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I can't stand the Daytona and the BLNR does not do it for me either.
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Old 13 April 2017, 06:01 PM   #36
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I.. 'd probably better not. :|
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Old 13 April 2017, 06:03 PM   #37
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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.
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Old 13 April 2017, 06:04 PM   #38
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I can't stand the Daytona and the BLNR does not do it for me either.
Oh yeah, and that too.
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Old 13 April 2017, 06:06 PM   #39
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Wearing white gold is the same as drinking non-alcoholic beer.


Hahahahah I actually thing there is some truth to this.
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Old 13 April 2017, 06:34 PM   #40
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Wearing white gold is the same as drinking non-alcoholic beer.
You just got it totally wrong:

White gold is like dringking vodka and water with bear taste. It tastes like bear (the weight of gold), it is alcoholic (it is gold), but it doesn't look like bear (looks like steal).

Your description of WG suit better for something made of a cheap but yellow metal: Yes, it looks like gold (bear) but it isn't.

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Old 13 April 2017, 06:41 PM   #41
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You just got it totally wrong:

White gold is like dringking vodka and water with bear taste. It tastes like bear (the weight of gold), it is alcoholic (it is gold), but it doesn't look like bear (looks like steal).

Your description of WG suit better for something made of a cheap but yellow metal: Yes, it looks like gold (bear) but it isn't.

Personally I've never tried bear.
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Old 13 April 2017, 07:07 PM   #42
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Personally I've never tried bear.
You totally got my point
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Old 13 April 2017, 07:07 PM   #43
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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.
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Old 13 April 2017, 07:47 PM   #44
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My unpopular opinion is I think your opinions are wrong.
On the contrary, I think you'll find that your opinion is quite popular in that most people won't agree with *me*
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:26 PM   #45
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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?
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:40 PM   #46
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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.
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:47 PM   #47
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I think two tones look cheap
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:49 PM   #48
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I think that the Cellini Danaos is one of the most beautiful Rolex models.
I see what you did there
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:50 PM   #49
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I think the explorer ii is the best sports model
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:52 PM   #50
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On the contrary, I think you'll find that your opinion is quite popular in that most people won't agree with *me*
That really got a morning chuckle out of me

The entire YM line falls under the category of fugly ..... but my opinion could change it has in the past

I absolutely hate PCL's that opinion most likely won't change!
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Old 13 April 2017, 08:56 PM   #51
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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.
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Old 13 April 2017, 09:16 PM   #52
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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.
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Old 13 April 2017, 09:18 PM   #53
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The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38mm is 70% as beautiful as a 39mm Explorer for 7% of the cost.
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Old 13 April 2017, 09:19 PM   #54
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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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Old 13 April 2017, 09:26 PM   #55
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That doesn't count coz that's going to be popular opinion (i.e, OP's opinions are wrong)
Doh.
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Old 13 April 2017, 09:29 PM   #56
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<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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Old 13 April 2017, 09:35 PM   #57
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Not a fan of modern Daytona models.
Prefer the blue on the Sub LB to the BLNR.
I like the Cellini Moon Phase.
I really dig two tone watches.
I love YG.
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Old 13 April 2017, 10:14 PM   #58
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Ahem, IMHO Rolex should officially rename the Submariner to something like:

No Date Sub, or Submariner ND, or SubC ND

This will keep so many people from being wrong all the time...might help their self esteem or something. lol
I'm with you on that but you forgot to add the "none date" and "non date" versions as well, perhaps Rolex really should stick with Submariner and Submariner date
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Old 13 April 2017, 10:23 PM   #59
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Anyone who wears a YG Rolex is probably a pimp because they certainly look like one. I will concede, however, that if they can afford to wear a YG Rolex, they must be a very successful pimp.
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Old 13 April 2017, 10:25 PM   #60
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The new datejusts and DD's larger than the classic 36mm looks tacky and completely lack class.
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