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bogey · 22 February 2006, 01:22 AM

i've been looking at this watch for a while. although, it's not high on my list of want-to-acquire rolexes it has a certain appeal to it that i just can't seem to shake, especially the blue face ss with wg dial. how about you guys? did you guys ever take a second look at this series?

RobDad · 22 February 2006, 03:10 AM

I owned a SS grey dialled TOG late last year, sold it as I really didn't much like it. I just found the polished case and centre links on the bracelet much too 'blingy' and the red/black date wheel too garish. Everyone says how much they've improved the bracelets, but in the great scheme of things it didn't make any difference. I was also concerned at the cost of replacing the bezel - it seemed a little flimsy compared to, say, a sub - and in White gold I hate to think of the replacement cost!

Trying to be a cross between a DJ and a YM - IMHO, doesn't work!

JJ Irani · 22 February 2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bogey

i've been looking at this watch for a while. although, it's not high on my list of want-to-acquire rolexes it has a certain appeal to it that i just can't seem to shake, especially the blue face ss with wg dial. how about you guys? did you guys ever take a second look at this series?

Hi Bogey,

I think you mean WG bezel...something like these? Stunning looking watches....36 mm size, however, put me off!!

RobDad · 22 February 2006, 03:18 AM

The top one on an oyster - that's the one I had. Girls watch I'm afraid. Mind you, she'd probably be hot!

C.J. · 22 February 2006, 04:10 AM

I tried one on at my AD. I love the watch in SS with a white dial on an oyster

.I think that the larger bezel helps to offset the smaller 36mm size of the watch. It's a little pricey for me, but I definitely want to own one eventually

22 February 2006, 12:03 PM

I love the look and feel of the new TOG in black, with the solid Jubilee... but at 36mm, it's a watch I'll never own. Too damned small.

Mr. K · 22 February 2006, 06:33 PM

I think they are nice watches. I like them. If you wanted a dress sports watch, and like it, I would say get it.

Mark

padi56 · 22 February 2006, 07:09 PM

Like the TOG like the white dial,and its got the sports look.

bogey · 22 February 2006, 11:47 PM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani]Hi Bogey,

I think you mean WG bezel...something like these? Stunning looking watches....36 mm size, however, put me off!!

sorry, yup jj i meant the wg bezel with blue dial.... i agree it's kinda small after using 40mm watches... but it has it's own appeal... just wondering what other people think cause i've never seen it on any other persons wrist except mine in the AD... i guess it's just not that popular... well, to each his own... thanks guys

C.J. · 23 February 2006, 02:28 AM

[QUOTE=bogey]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Bogey,

I think you mean WG bezel...something like these? Stunning looking watches....36 mm size, however, put me off!!

sorry, yup jj i meant the wg bezel with blue dial.... i agree it's kinda small after using 40mm watches... but it has it's own appeal... just wondering what other people think cause i've never seen it on any other persons wrist except mine in the AD... i guess it's just not that popular... well, to each his own... thanks guys

Bogey,
I know a guy that wears a black dial on jubilee regularly. Like Mr. K said, it's a great mix of sport and dress. It looks great on him

I would definitely get one if they were a little cheaper

JJ Irani · 23 February 2006, 02:31 AM

[QUOTE=C.J.]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogey

Bogey,
I know a guy that wears a black dial on jubilee regularly. Like Mr. K said, it's a great mix of sport and dress. It looks great on him

I would definitely get one if they were a little cheaper

Rolex do charge you a considerabl difference on that WG bezel alone!! Probably not worth it unless the watch really appeals to you. They are attractive and these are all fitted with the new style Oyster and Jubilee bracelets with ALL solid links; but they are still small at 36 mm. Wish Rolex would have fattened them up to at least 38 mm.

C.J. · 23 February 2006, 02:39 AM

[QUOTE=JJ Irani]

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Rolex do charge you a considerabl difference on that WG bezel alone!! Probably not worth it unless the watch really appeals to you. They are attractive and these are all fitted with the new style Oyster and Jubilee bracelets with ALL solid links; but they are still small at 36 mm. Wish Rolex would have fattened them up to at least 38 mm.

38mm would be perfect

. I don't understand why the TOG is so much more. Can the bezel make that big of a difference

JJ Irani · 23 February 2006, 02:41 AM

[QUOTE=C.J.]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

38mm would be perfect

. I don't understand why the TOG is so much more. Can the bezel make that big of a difference

When Rolex throws in GOLD in any form, they do tend to charge a rather substantial difference...as in the difference between, say, an SS Sub and a TT Sub....you pay ALL that extra only for the gold.

But with the TOGs, you must also bear in mind that you are getting the more expensive, updated, new bracelets.

22 February 2006, 01:22 AM	#1
bogey Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: chip Location: in my house Watch: GMTII ,SUB, EXPII Posts: 137	turn-o-graph i've been looking at this watch for a while. although, it's not high on my list of want-to-acquire rolexes it has a certain appeal to it that i just can't seem to shake, especially the blue face ss with wg dial. how about you guys? did you guys ever take a second look at this series?

22 February 2006, 04:10 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	I tried one on at my AD. I love the watch in SS with a white dial on an oyster .I think that the larger bezel helps to offset the smaller 36mm size of the watch. It's a little pricey for me, but I definitely want to own one eventually __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 22 February 2006 at 04:11 AM..

22 February 2006, 07:09 PM	#8
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,445	Like the TOG like the white dial,and its got the sports look. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 February 2006, 03:10 AM	#2
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	I owned a SS grey dialled TOG late last year, sold it as I really didn't much like it. I just found the polished case and centre links on the bracelet much too 'blingy' and the red/black date wheel too garish. Everyone says how much they've improved the bracelets, but in the great scheme of things it didn't make any difference. I was also concerned at the cost of replacing the bezel - it seemed a little flimsy compared to, say, a sub - and in White gold I hate to think of the replacement cost! Trying to be a cross between a DJ and a YM - IMHO, doesn't work!

22 February 2006, 03:18 AM	#4
RobDad Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Rob Dadd Location: London Posts: 134	The top one on an oyster - that's the one I had. Girls watch I'm afraid. Mind you, she'd probably be hot!

22 February 2006, 12:03 PM	#6
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I love the look and feel of the new TOG in black, with the solid Jubilee... but at 36mm, it's a watch I'll never own. Too damned small.

22 February 2006, 06:33 PM	#7
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,035	I think they are nice watches. I like them. If you wanted a dress sports watch, and like it, I would say get it. Mark

22 February 2006, 11:47 PM	#9
bogey Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: chip Location: in my house Watch: GMTII ,SUB, EXPII Posts: 137	[QUOTE=JJ Irani]Hi Bogey, I think you mean WG bezel...something like these? Stunning looking watches....36 mm size, however, put me off!! sorry, yup jj i meant the wg bezel with blue dial.... i agree it's kinda small after using 40mm watches... but it has it's own appeal... just wondering what other people think cause i've never seen it on any other persons wrist except mine in the AD... i guess it's just not that popular... well, to each his own... thanks guys

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