One more for the ladies: Pick your favorite!

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

For some reason I don't really like the Yacht-Master very much, I mean I am not saying it's bad or anything, but I wouldn't choose it over any of the others. I think it's the larger font numbers. I like things small and precise.

You're the first woman I've encountered who doesn't like the Yacht-Master....next time you're at a jewelry store that sells Rolex, ask them to break out a Yacht-Master...I'll bet you like it more when you see it in person.

Yaajer · 03-17-2006, 03:00 PM

Why do people buy Rolex's?

Also, why are we, Americans, so "into" material possesion as a whole? I admit, at one point I was a label whore and such, but looking back, I realized that was one of the dumbest periods of my life.

Nikki · 03-17-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Citizen makes a darn fine, respectable watch. You should take a photo.

i will if i remember later. my camera's in my car which my boyfriend took to work today.

deutschmann59 · 03-17-2006, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaajer

Why do people buy Rolex's?

Also, why are we, Americans, so "into" material possesion as a whole? I admit, at one point I was a label whore and such, but looking back, I realized that was one of the dumbest periods of my life.

Haven't you ever listened to Madonna?

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magmd

The Daytona an old guy's watch?!?

LOL! Not old guy....more mature guy.

I can't see it being the first pick of most under 35. But definitely a nice classy watch for those with a refined mature taste. Do not have to be old to be mature. (and just because you are old, does not mean you are mature either...LOL!)

Well...that is just the impression I get from the pics. I guess I would have to seem them all in person..on my wrist to really make the right decision!

Well, you're right...the all stainless 16610 Submariner is the choice of most younger guys...it's the most popular watch in the Rolex Professional series of watches (the Datejust is Rolex's best seller overall, and truly an "old man's" watch.

).

deutschmann59 · 03-17-2006, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

Well, you're right...the all stainless 16610 Submariner is the choice of most younger guys...it's the most popular watch in the Rolex Professional series of watches (the Datejust is Rolex's best seller overall, and truly an "old man's" watch.

).

So you don't think the datejust, even with the oyster bracelet, is sporty?

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaajer

Why do people buy Rolex's?

Also, why are we, Americans, so "into" material possesion as a whole? I admit, at one point I was a label whore and such, but looking back, I realized that was one of the dumbest periods of my life.

In Japan, Rolex is practically standard issue...an in Itally, you'd think they were handing them out at airports. Sadly, most Americans don't value a quality timepiece the way other cultures abroad do. :mad:

...and I'm guessing you drive a BMW, yes? Does that in and of itself make you materialistic?

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

i will if i remember later. my camera's in my car which my boyfriend took to work today.

I wouldn't trust my car with someone who can't remember to wear a belt...

...and what kind of photographer is without their camera...you should sleep with that thing!

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharp1183

So you don't think the datejust, even with the oyster bracelet, is sporty?

I've always seen the DJ as more of a dress watch...but not that it isn't at all sporty....

Nikki · 03-17-2006, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

I wouldn't trust my car with someone who can't remember to wear a belt...

...and what kind of photographer is without their camera...you should sleep with that thing!

ahhaah well the deal is he brings it in (he works at Champion Audi) on fridays when i don't have school and he washes it, tops fluids, puts air in the tires, and fills it up with gas if it needs it. Haha I am spoiled.

hkj · 03-17-2006, 03:13 PM

Hey Daytona_John, do you visit timezone? I use to go there often, although I read mostly their Omega and Tag forums.

My next watch of choice is a GMT Master 2 with black bezel. (you happen to have a pic for it?) I love the timeless look of submariner but I already have a diving watch. So, I figured the next best thing would be a black bezel GMT Master 2....

-hkj

deutschmann59 · 03-17-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

I've always seen the DJ as more of a dress watch...but not that it isn't at all sporty....

Well, what do you think? You're a regular Rolex connoisseur...do you think the datejust model (pic I posted) would be sporty/classy watch for a 22 year old, or can you think of another model that may suit me better?

The thing is, with my car payments and all, around $4,000.00 is my budget for a watch right now.

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkj

Hey Daytona_John, do you visit timezone? I use to go there often, although I read mostly their Omega and Tag forums.

My next watch of choice is a GMT Master 2 with black bezel. (you happen to have a pic for it?) I love the timeless look of submariner but I already have a diving watch. So, I figured the next best thing would be a black bezel GMT Master 2....

-hkj

Actually, I have my own watch discussion forum site with over 1300 registered members...it's called WATCH TALK FORUMS, and it's A LOT friendlier than TIMEZONE....www.watchtalkforums.info.

The Master II is a great watch....of the three bezel choices, I'd have to recommend you go with the classic "Pepsi Bezel" model...Here's a photo of my old GMT Master II:

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Well, what do you think? You're a regular Rolex connoisseur...do you think the datejust model (pic I posted) would be sporty/classy watch for a 22 year old, or can you think of another model that may suit me better?

The thing is, with my car payments and all, around $4,000.00 is my budget for a watch right now.

While you can't go wrong with a DJ, I'd [IMG]really[/IMG] recommend the 16610 Submariner for a guy your age...especially if you're going to wear just one watch...it's darn versatile:

deutschmann59 · 03-17-2006, 03:27 PM

Oooo...wow, that is really nice actually! I can never find any really nice pics like that anywhere on the internet, and rolex shows like 1% of their model line on their web site. I even had them send me a catalog and they don't really show that many pics. Thanks...maybe I will go with a submariner after all!

Yaajer · 03-17-2006, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

In Japan, Rolex is practically standard issue...an in Itally, you'd think they were handing them out at airports. Sadly, most Americans don't value a quality timepiece the way other cultures abroad do. :mad:

...and I'm guessing you drive a BMW, yes? Does that in and of itself make you materialistic?

Don't get me wrong, I love my bmw..and your right, buying one doesn't make you materialistic..but, buying a timepiece in this day in age because you value "a quality timepiece?"

C'mon bro, everyone know's watches are practically "jewelry/accessories" these days. Why do people buy jewelry and other accessories? I'll let you answer that question.

My timepiece is my cell phone, which I value very much.

Let me ask you, how many people besides you will care that you're wearing a Rolex? I hope you truely do care for a "quality timepiece" because if you want to get the watch noticed, just wrap 100 Ben Franklins around your wrist...that's going to get noticed alot faster.

deutschmann59 · 03-17-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaajer

Don't get me wrong, I love my bmw..and your right, buying one doesn't make you materialistic..but, buying a timepiece in this day in age because you value "a quality timepiece?"

C'mon bro, everyone know's watches are practically "jewelry/accessories" these days. Why do people buy jewelry and other accessories? I'll let you answer that question.

My timepiece is my cell phone, which I value very much.

Let me ask you, how many people besides you will care that you're wearing a Rolex? I hope you truely do care for a "quality timepiece" because if you want to get the watch noticed, just wrap 100 Ben Franklins around your wrist...that's going to get noticed alot faster.

I see what you mean, but Rolex has a heritage for being the company that basically invented the modern wristwatch. Plus having a swiss-made timepiece just gives you a feeling like you've stepped back into time when craftmanship and quality actually mattered to people--not that it doesn't today, it just seems like it matters to a lesser extent.

Well, I appreciate the finer things in life. I can't take it with me when I die, but I don't want to. I'm alive now, and if I'm able, I might as well have the best of everything.

I'm a regular capitalist pig!

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharp1183

Oooo...wow, that is really nice actually! I can never find any really nice pics like that anywhere on the internet, and rolex shows like 1% of their model line on their web site. I even had them send me a catalog and they don't really show that many pics. Thanks...maybe I will go with a submariner after all!

You should check out my site - www.rolexreferencepage.com.

Daytona_John · 03-17-2006, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaajer

Don't get me wrong, I love my bmw..and your right, buying one doesn't make you materialistic..but, buying a timepiece in this day in age because you value "a quality timepiece?"

C'mon bro, everyone know's watches are practically "jewelry/accessories" these days. Why do people buy jewelry and other accessories? I'll let you answer that question.

My timepiece is my cell phone, which I value very much.

Let me ask you, how many people besides you will care that you're wearing a Rolex? I hope you truely do care for a "quality timepiece" because if you want to get the watch noticed, just wrap 100 Ben Franklins around your wrist...that's going to get noticed alot faster.

I've worn Rolex watches for years and can count on one hand the number of times anyone has ever noticed my watch...

Yaajer · 03-17-2006, 03:50 PM

don't get me wrong, I like the finer things in life as well...but there has to be a limit. I'm not saying Rolex's are bad or good, but guys, look what society is doing to us.

15 years ago..was there such a thing as a $10,000 knife set? or $25,000 bed liners and linens?

C'mon..thats just f_cking dumb.

I've drawn my limit.....

sorry for this rant daytona.

btw..I'm thinking of naming my sone Dayton.

mava330 · 03-17-2006, 03:58 PM

Hey! It's St. Patrick's Day and NO LV???!!!

Here's a couple wrist shots of my "greenie."

and another....

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

selm · 03-17-2006, 03:58 PM

Im going to go for the $155 watch from the BMW lifestyles catelogue.

1/2 sarcastic, 1/2 serious.

03-17-2006, 03:00 PM	#24
Yaajer First Lieutenant 50 Rep 308 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3, X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (4)	Why do people buy Rolex's? Also, why are we, Americans, so "into" material possesion as a whole? I admit, at one point I was a label whore and such, but looking back, I realized that was one of the dumbest periods of my life. __________________ 330I Spark Graph, 6spd, Prem, Sport, Heated Seats.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2006, 03:13 PM	#33
hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hey Daytona_John, do you visit timezone? I use to go there often, although I read mostly their Omega and Tag forums. My next watch of choice is a GMT Master 2 with black bezel. (you happen to have a pic for it?) I love the timeless look of submariner but I already have a diving watch. So, I figured the next best thing would be a black bezel GMT Master 2.... -hkj
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2006, 03:27 PM	#37
deutschmann59 Captain 182 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Oooo...wow, that is really nice actually! I can never find any really nice pics like that anywhere on the internet, and rolex shows like 1% of their model line on their web site. I even had them send me a catalog and they don't really show that many pics. Thanks...maybe I will go with a submariner after all!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2006, 03:50 PM	#42
Yaajer First Lieutenant 50 Rep 308 Posts Drives: ActiveHybrid 3, X5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (4)	don't get me wrong, I like the finer things in life as well...but there has to be a limit. I'm not saying Rolex's are bad or good, but guys, look what society is doing to us. 15 years ago..was there such a thing as a $10,000 knife set? or $25,000 bed liners and linens? C'mon..thats just f_cking dumb. I've drawn my limit..... sorry for this rant daytona. btw..I'm thinking of naming my sone Dayton. __________________ 330I Spark Graph, 6spd, Prem, Sport, Heated Seats.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2006, 03:58 PM	#43
mava330 Colonel 106 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2005 Honda S2000 [6.00]	Hey! It's St. Patrick's Day and NO LV???!!! Here's a couple wrist shots of my "greenie." and another.... Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! __________________ 2007 ///M Coupe Sapphire Black / Black // Extended Nappa Leather // Premium Pckge // Heated Seats // Navigation RETIRED 2006 330 TiAg / Black 2005 S2000 Silverstone / Red/Black
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2006, 03:58 PM	#44
selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	Im going to go for the $155 watch from the BMW lifestyles catelogue. 1/2 sarcastic, 1/2 serious.
	Appreciate 0 Quote