In your opinion why are TT less popular

[august1410]

Originally Posted by _speedmaster_

If you don’t give a gosh darn what others think....then why are you borderline insulted?

Because I am tired, without coffee and don't know what I am typing.

[archer1021]

Because YG rules lol


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[_speedmaster_]

Originally Posted by august1410

Because I am tired, without coffee and don't know what I am typing.

Hahaha. Fair enough.
For what it's worth, nice TT DJ

[DahMan]

I just traded YG TT DJ41 slate Roman jub, for blue stick, fluted oyster.
I couldn’t bond with it, wasn’t real happy with the micro adjust clasp on the jubilee, would of preferred hidden clasp

[Gladiat0r]

Never liked TT. Saw a TT Daytona with black face In person. I fell in love instantly and had to buy it. I think it looks gorgeous and I’ve gotten compliments on it vs my sub date which gets 0 attention (which is great too).

I purchased the TT Daytona at 29 and was not a reader of the forums so I just went with what I liked. I’m happy with it and will never sell it, God willing.

Buy what you love. Plus getting the TT Daytona at a bargain price vs Full SS is a nice bonus in my opinion.

I feel that TT is making a comeback and desirability will climb as the cycle of trends and fashion continues on. I think getting one now at the right price may be a good move before the prices get jacked up. Maybe not but I love the TT either way.

[Nairn1980]

Yellow gold can be seen as a bit cliche.
I think the younger generations don’t like the yellow gold look.

[Why1504]

While I love YG the TT depends on the watch.

I own a TT white face SkyDweller. Not a loved watch here, but to my every it is the best looking Skydweller.

The TT GMT is ok. Past that I would prefer YG or Platinum 95% of the time. The other 5%, Pepsi. The Pepsi is the only SS watch that I really like. I am not a big white gold or SS fan.

[subtona]

tweener metal.

[RHIII]

I’m going to step out and say that I don’t think they are less ‘popular’ at all — only when threads pop up framing it that way - we tend to see how many out there don’t care for them. Hardly a statistical cross-section of watch enthusiasts and owners.

I think that some shy away from them due to some of the aforementioned reasons — they are definitely ‘flashier’ — as is ANYTHING with gold (yellow especially) — is that bad? Of course not — just hit everyone’s cup of tea.

A blue dial TT Sub is one of my favorite all time references - for me — just better in a rotation. I like YG — at times — but my preference has always been ‘white’ metals.

But...having said all that — I think the TT ‘desire’ is on the rise.

One of my FAVORITES is the 5980 blue dial TT. It’s a gorgeous reference - to me thats quite under rated.




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[GMT Aviator]

Can’t remeber if I’ve posted in this thread or not, but TT makes for a beautiful watch.
I think it’s fair to say the ‘80’s ‘car dealer’ stigma they once had has well and truly gone, and that stigma itself is short lived.
TT has made a huge comeback with some really classy designs in the last few years...just look at the CHNR or some of the TT rose gold DJ’s that are now for sale. Beautiful watches.
In fact, as I type this I’m wearing my dad’s 1972 1601 DJ. Pink gold bezel, jubilee and sunburst dial.....beautiful.

[dazooom]

I was blessed to inherit a TT DateJust Roman Numerals(late 2000's) from a dear friend who was in his late 60's, and at first I was a little apprehensive about wearing such a flashy watch. But when I put on a suit or a nice dress shirt and slacks with this beauty, I feel like a million bucks! Something about that brilliant luster that you just don't get with SS, really pops.

Photos really don't do it justice. But I'll attach some anyway. I don't think I could pull off a solid YG one, just a little over the top for my taste. The TT is a nice in the middle piece that gives you that flash of elegance.(not that I could afford a solid gold one anyway!)

Although, with this one the sentimental value outweighs everything. I would never part with it.

[Enoch]

My first TT watch.. I can safely say I doubt it’ll be my last... I love the contrast between the 2 metals.

[SkyDwelling]

To me it's the "flashiness". I find it a bit too much.

[Jcy90]

Only 2 tone i like is the bluesy and the royal oak ap with blue face.

[Tampashooter]

Originally Posted by Enoch

My first TT watch.. I can safely say I doubt it’ll be my last... I love the contrast between the 2 metals.

Is that the 36?

[Enoch]

Originally Posted by Tampashooter

Is that the 36?

Yes..

[pam66]

Originally Posted by RHIII

I’m going to step out and say that I don’t think they are less ‘popular’ at all — only when threads pop up framing it that way - we tend to see how many out there don’t care for them. Hardly a statistical cross-section of watch enthusiasts and owners.

I think that some shy away from them due to some of the aforementioned reasons — they are definitely ‘flashier’ — as is ANYTHING with gold (yellow especially) — is that bad? Of course not — just hit everyone’s cup of tea.

A blue dial TT Sub is one of my favorite all time references - for me — just better in a rotation. I like YG — at times — but my preference has always been ‘white’ metals.

But...having said all that — I think the TT ‘desire’ is on the rise.

One of my FAVORITES is the 5980 blue dial TT. It’s a gorgeous reference - to me thats quite under rated.




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i could not agree more. i love my 5980AR:::)))

[77T]

So many people still discussing this since May of this year, so I will add a gratuitous wristshot, ya know, because I can



My opinion (post #113) on the OP’s original question hasn’t changed but having another Bluesy just makes you sort of happy.

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[peterpl]

Originally Posted by pam66

i could not agree more. i love my 5980AR:::)))

That is a beautiful TT watch man. Enjoy that one in great health.

[pam66]

Originally Posted by peterpl

That is a beautiful TT watch man. Enjoy that one in great health.

thanks!!!! the watch has chameleon features, it changes its look all the time.

[drnat2]

I think it TT on the new skydweller is amazing I just got the TT, YG SS with white dial and for me it's perfect .. I could have got the SS blue dial but was really drawn to the TT .. personal preference buy the watch you love not the the one thats hot right now or the envy of forum members..


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[MJR1965]

I think that TT watches are nice looking.

I think people in their 20's and 30's lean more towards the SS.

Not that there is any criteria for how old you should be, but I think more older people wear them than younger.

However, I was wearing a TT Datejust champagne fluted when I was young, but that was what was in style back in the '80's.

Regardless of what anyone says, wear what you love.

[abozz]

Fashion, in the 80's it was fashionable the TT, so much that the watchmakers transformed the SS rolex in TT to resell them better.

[FATO]

Originally Posted by Otto

If you (not addressing this comment to anyone in particular) don't like the metal mix of TT; I understand. If you don't like the warmer color of gold or don't like gold because it shines in certain lighting, I understand. If you just like the brightness of white metals, and the feel/toughness of steel, I understand. If you are uncomfortable wearing any watch that shines too much, no matter the metal, I understand. However, if you view the watches in the Rolex line through a stereotype of some presumably unflattering group that you believe normally would wear them, then it seems to me you must have some unflattering ideas about many of your fellow members of this forum.

I like!

[FATO]

I think any tt Rolex looks great! I do like SS as well and I have both types in my collection. If You buy a tt Rolex at the AD, then you are an enthusiast. Most of us are enthusiasts here. A small number in here are flippers and I have to be honest... I do not like flippers. If you are a flipper, please don’t response with any altruistic justifications for why you flip watches.....oops I went off on a tangent.

[johnny.tran1]

i didn't really like TT watches until i saw a TT CHNR. that watch will change your mind.

[Jojoshop]

Don’t like them much I guess. There are exception though, the YM rose gold two tone is something I would buy


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[Coop13]

I like

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[BisonHead]

Love my TT.

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