Perfect timing! I considered rewarding myself with a Submariner for quite a while now. Then, a month ago, I walked into a Rolex boutique at the Zurich Airport and had the two tone, black dial on my wrist. I wanted a tool watch, I actually use and certainly had no intention spending that amount on a watch, but didn’t want to wait either. Minutes later I headed towards the gate, with my new watch. Since then, I wore it every day. It already shows little scratches, even some deeper ones on the clasp. I don’t mind. I want this watch to be my everyday watch that tells me not only the time, but reminds me of it. I am blessed to live a very active and adventurous life. So, your wish, seeing a beaten up two tone Sub might be come true soon. Oh, and by the way, this is my first watch over 500£ (yes: Five hundred)! Great video!
I had the same dilemma with the Apple 7. Aluminium, S/Steel or Titanium? I went with the Titanium with Titanium Nomad strap. Haven’t taken it off since last week.
Great videos but remember TH-cam is not all " pure hobby "... it's a job and I like the shots of the studio-room-in-progress... Tax deductible You know ;-D
@@phmwu7368 i was talking about watches, not youtube. Watches are still a hobby regardless of them being part of your income related to youtube or not :)
@@darrenaquilinapfso9903 Read my article on the difference between the " Watch World " , the " Watch Community " and " True hobbyists " the latter are not posting on Instagram nor TH-cam ;-D Hobbyists also tend to have a very specific themed collection (e.g. Dive watches, MilSpec, etc...). For most of us it's still a hobby but greedy speculators & investors have ruined it, but it's not all negative as wristwatches are the item of reuse by excellence and some astounding auction amounts went to charity !
About 2 weeks ago I sold my Sub and bought a Blusey, and tomorrow I am trading a guy for a black/gold version. The blue/gold started making me feel like I had a Blue Angel on my wrist. My boss wears a black/gold and it is more subtle than the blue. I like that.
I agree the Rootbeer looks awesome in steel and gold. I'd set my heart on one but, I couldn't get it at retail and I refuse to pay £7000 above retail. That said, I visited my AD. I looked at the Rootbeer, a Yacht-Master in two tone and a Date-Just in two tone. I bought the Yacht-Master last Saturday in two tone and chocolate dial. You have to see it in the flesh to appreciate it. It's a watch I overlooked on the Rolex website because the photos don't do it justice. My next watch? Blue Sub in two tone.
After having my own full circle journey in this hobby, I think two tone is just a gateway drug to full precious metal watches… I say skip two tone and go straight for the full gold😄👍
When you can't buy the steel models the precious metal pieces become more common. Especially when they cost close to the same amount on the secondary market
I can truly say I love well-executed 2-tones now, thanks to my own personal Rolex 2-tone that I just acquired. Here's my story: Earlier this year I visited a Rolex AD, wanting to look at Milgauss'es, or OP's, or something else very introductory for the brand. They only had 6 new watches left in the whole shop, and they had 5 used ones. The show-stopper in the used section was a "Batman". I should've gone for that, at least on paper, right? While I really liked the GMT Master 2, I couldn't buy it, because I was stopped dead in my tracks by a brand new, sparkling, 2-tone 36 mm Datejust, in Everose gold and oystersteel. I left the AD, and "slept on it", and for the next 3 days, I just couldn't stop thinking about the 36 mm white Roman dial, surrounded by that sultry, rosey golden fluted bezel! I returned to the AD, and walked out of that store buying something I didn't intend on buying when I walked in...but that just totally sense. It was love at first sight. I've come to the conclusion that one of the reasons I enjoy 2-tone so much, is that in seeing the gold next to the steel, it allows my eyes to better appreciate the beauty of what gold is, by vividly being reminded what gold isn't. This is something fully gold watches cannot do, and why I actually enjoy 2-tone even more than full gold. Cheers!
Spot on, Adrian! I have several TT and SS pieces. I enjoy them both. My first pieces were a TT Sub and DJ in the 90s. Personally, all gold, unless stealth metal such as platinum or white gold is not for me, but the TT dresses it up and makes the piece more versatile from dress to sports. I feel the all gold makes a completely different look and statement from dress to wealth, but not sports. If we are looking at it from a purest's perspective then, as a rugged sport watch, the sport models should only be in SS, as you say. However, that ship sailed long ago with the introduction of solid and TT sport models decades ago. So, the watch community has the choice of embracing or rejecting PM pieces, but I'm all in for SS and TTs.
I've been wearing a Two Tone Bluesy since 2014 and the clasp, bracelet and case is covered in scratches and dings. I love it. It's been used and abused as a daily wearer. As it should be.
I just got my Bluesy for a great price. Coincidentally it’s a 2014 version 116613LB and it has been rarely worn, came with everything. I haven’t brought myself to wearing it as a daily yet. I kind of wish it already had a few dings so I don’t have to witness the first one happening.
My nephew went into his Rolex AD to see about getting on the waiting list for the new Submariner (Starbucks). While there the AD brought out the only Sub in the store (a new two-toned Sub) for him to try on. After a little persuasion my nephew was able to get the AD to sell him the two-toned Sub right then and there. It's a beauty for sure and a surprise my nephew wasn't expecting.
Great vid. I own a GMT root beer and a two tone Daytona and enjoy wearing them a lot. I agree with you regarding liking the black two tone sub more than the bluesy. IMO the gold in the black dial version does not decreases the roughness and the sporty look of the watch. The bluesy looks more like jewelry than a sports watch.
The problem with gold is the negative attention it will draw. Could I wear it on a trip to Switzerland or Japan? Sure. Would I wear it in London, Paris, or NYC? Not a chance. That’s what my Sinn 104 is for: thieves have no clue it’s a nice watch, but watch aficionados do.
After 25 years of blood , sweat and tears my boss bought me a TT date just. I have not worn it yet. I just open the box , look at it for a moment and think " WOW , is this mine ", in disbelief.
I love your input on how the two should be worn. I have the 16613LN. It’s the submariner black and gold TT. I’ve taken it to Mexico into the ocean off the coast of Baja California, I’ve taken it to Spain worn walking through the cobble stone streets of Barcelona, to the greatest electronic festival in the world of Tomorrow Land, I wear it in my hometown of Los Angeles where there is an air of danger because you always have to watch your back these days and I also wear it when I’m at the computer running my company. I’ve recently heard a quote saying “a great time piece shouldn’t remind how expensive the watch is but how expensive time is.”
yes and no. I have tryed to get from AD blue YM40, but they offered two tone YM40. and I was thinking about that long time ago, I just was not ready pay that amount of money. but I pul a trigger and I am happy. it is stunning and rare. I have sub 126610, but I much more preferred my YM40 two tone. its in another level. its nothing about entry level, its far from that.
Acctually I went to the ad to get a gold Rolex and had no interest in steel. Bought a couple all gold pieces and was offered panda Daytona, no date sub and steel skydwelller white dial. Bought all the steel ones but never wear them. Wear the gold everyday
Problem with twotone: the more you wear them and then polish, the stainless part on the bracelet starts to look oddly different than the gold. The gold wears faster, and after polishing you’ll see this more and more. It’s better to get full gold so it’s more uniformed in how it wears and ages. If you don’t plan to use a twotone often, it’s fine. But under sports use this uneven wear from two types of materials becomes more cumbersome. I had a twotone Rolex and I’ll never get another. Gold or white gold or stainless just better for longevity from my experience.
i have to disagree, i know a man that wears the first generation of the two tone blue sub every day since he bought it new and at a distance it looks flawless but up close you can see all the nicks and scratches, its taken quite a beating over the years, he's never had it serviced or polished he just cleans it with jewelry cleaner and a rag to keep the gold from tarnishing
@@a3marketing991 I had the newer version, 1. Did you polish it? 2. Did you wear it for water sports where the watch takes increased wear? If it’s a dress watch, then you’re probably fine. If not, then what I’m describing was my experience. But the point of these watches are to be used for sports. My white gold Rolex aged fantastic in comparison to my twotone through climbing, running, biking, and even water sports.
Sitting here in my PJ's wearing my TT Bluesy, watching and nodding my head in agreement. I'm maturing in my watch journey and TT hit me hard earlier this year. The Bluesy just makes me smile and looks amazing!
I got the new 41mm Bluesy this year and I can honestly say my steel Sub barely gets worn now. I was always a dirty *anker but the gold has accentuated the fact. It feels good.
@@BarkandJack The royal blue dial is insane on it and next to the warm gold it just pops! Done a vid on it and plenty pics on insta if you're after a look 👍🏻
I think the popularity of solid gold is returning and that will drag two tone with it. Yellow gold is a hard colour to wear for most caucasians - it's jolting and glary. But as we see the rise of rose gold, we see more buyers choosing to make that leap. Not necessarily in Rolex, but PP, AP, VC, ALS etc. It will be interesting to see if Rolex follows by making Subs available in Everose - so far the GMTs and Daytonas have been the sports watch test cases. The very high grey market prices for steel in top tier and Rolex sports watches are great for these brands. They condition buyers to high prices and allow them to consider spending not that much more on gold, which they can more easily get from the retailer. Rolex's Oysterflex strap also allows buyers into gold without the cost and overwhelming obviousness of a gold bracelet. The fact that it is a factory product also gives buyers 'permission' to wear a rubber strap, which previously, if made as a personal choice, would have been considered not very 'Rolex'. The root beer GMT has been a very successful start to the return of two tone for Rolex. The everose and steel with brown dial, draws on the history of the 1675 two tone with the softer effect of the rose gold. It is a mile away from the flashy steel and YG TT Datejust on Jubilee, the quintessential 80's yuppie watch, dirty, as you say. While this is still available from Rolex, I'm not sure how may buyers currently want one. They are just forced to buy one on their journey toward preferred client who has steel sports watch access. But fashion is fashion, and everything comes back if there is enough time to forget in between. It is human nature to tire of ubiquitous styles, then banish them only to be able to view them again later with fresh eyes. This is especially true if the new generation didn't experience their popularity the first time around. It is likely that many buyers of the new TT Explorer aren't old enough to have felt the cringe of showy 1980's excess. And in regard to the reduced practicality offered by gold to a sports watch, we know luxury sports watches are no longer used for any kind of sport: like the G Wagon rolling on 24s, they only have to look the part. The return of gold is as certain as everything else in fashion - the cycle continues. It will take some time, and some good marketing, but if we know Rolex, there shouldn't be any problem with that.
Well said. I wasn't around for that period of time you described. Though for some reason, I do have a similar image in my mind of two tone. That being said, solid gold has started to grow on me. I also think the root beer like you mentioned does look pretty good. I could see it.
Do you own either? Guessing not 🙄 You seem more interested in badmouthing Rolex ownership than badmouthing criminals, so guessing you are a sad sad man.
The appeal of gold has been growing on me, but I think with gold being a softer metal and easier to scratch, would drive me crazy. But I am seeing watches with gold on the hands and indices, protected by the crystal, that are really appealing to me.
Black and Gold. Perfect combination if you ask me. There's nothing more stunning than that.... Even the black bay 58 dial with its black and gold combination is just mesmerizing. Black and Gold. Anytime.
When you started bashing 2 tones I must admit, it cut a little deep. Then you flipped and I breathed a sigh of relief! Me and my 2 tone SD are glad we've got you on side now! 😅😅
I have the two tone Submariner in black, it`s a superb looking watch. The Bluesy was a bit to blingy for me so I went a little more subtle. Hopefully one day I`ll get a yellow gold Daydate, when that happens my watch collection wil be complete
I have heard plenty of collectors, including myself, say I would never wear two-tone or full gold pieces because it's too flashy, gaudy, etc. You've got to remember 'never' is a long time and tastes change. I am currently on three different "lists" (who am I joking) for a two-tone CHNR Root Beer, and that will be a step outside my usual comfort zone in terms of taste. Not every piece is the same, as you pointed out-- I would go for the CHNR, but agree that two-tone Explorer looks HORRID.
I had a116610LN and I sold it off and picked up the new 2 tone explorer. For me I wanted 3 things. 1. A smaller watch that can be both formal and casual. 2. A professional model Rolex. 3. Have precious metal. When the market adjusts on stainless steel, the precious metal will be the more desirable material. And I have not taken the explorers off since I got it.
The 2 tones seem to be not as popular as a standard versions so they seem to be more accessible. I think 2 tone for me adds a little more bling without being to much of a flash git. I like the Tudor S&G as its a little more suttle than its big brother at rolex as it has brush finish.
My opinions is exactly same I only buy two tone miltat extra bracelets for my Seiko Alpinist SARB017 i personally dont understand the explorer hype black dial is boring, For me Seiko Alpinist is million time more beautiful dial (only my opinion) But two tone is perfect without being too Flashy
As an owner of a bluesy I can say that they come in and out of fashion. They are definitely coming back in because they are a little more accessible than steel and offer a little better value in perspective. That makes them cooler which makes them more popular again.
The car analogy with an upgraded engine premium paint job and leather interior with heated steering wheel is a good one. It does not make the car "better" , but it makes the experience more enjoyable for many people.
Great confidence boost! I just got a hold of the steel/gold/black from an AD in Sweden last week (after years of waiting in line) and spent my first few days with severe anxiety since this is my first really expensive luxury watch buy. Been saving the money for years and now I could reward myself. As you describe I was really hoping to get my hands on the all steel version, but haven’t even been able to get a spot in line for it for years (closed reservation books). Going to wear my two tone with head held high and proud now instead. It´ll be the new #1 piece in everyones eyes soon :-) All steel will be 2nd choice :-)
I feel like a weight has been lifted and I can now step out into the open and proudly proclaim my like of two tone watches. Thanks Adrian 😂I have a Breitling Crosswind two tone with a gold bezel that I’ve not warn very much over the last 10 years (bought it in 2000) however I have started to ware it and love it again as the fashion seems to be more favourable towards them. Not quite a sub two tone I know but happy for you to take it up a mountain if you so desire! 😆
I often wear my two tone black dial Submariner on a black Everest rubber strap with the deployant clasp and I think it looks super cool and makes the gold bezel really pop. The bling element comes from the two tone bracelet and not the actual watch in my opinion.
I asked about a getting a steel Daytona from my AD, and low and behold 6 weeks later got a call. A 2 tone Daytona was unveiled. Initial dissapointment has turned into unable to keep my eyes off it. It it absolutely stunning and sooo glad I was offered this than the steel. You are right. Something about black and gold is dirty and sxy after a long period of steels putting them in the wilderness.
I had my name in with my AD for a SS Explorer. Received a call to come in and try on a TT Explorer. It certainly was nice. They said it’s mine if I wanted it. I turned it down and a bit later on the AD called and had an 114270 on consignment, which I picked up. While picking it up I mentioned that a Rootbeer would be the next watch that I’m looking for. The softness of the Rose gold has drawn me in. I am now firmly in the gold Rolex camp.
Steel watches are technically better than gold, since it’s durable and evergreen. But everyone has a steel sub, so the people need to step it up to gold pieces to re-establish the social economic hierarchy.
Interesting stuff -- I found myself picking up the WHITE GOLD versions of sports watches: I have the Lange Odysseus in white gold and also the Zenith Daytona in white gold. Some of your comments align with my thinking on this. Specifically, it seems counter to the purpose of the watches to get them in a precious metal. But I knew that I would never really be wearing them "the way they were intended to be worn" and only as a timepiece in my daily journey. Since I liked the look of the designs and prefer luxury metals, these were the choices I made. Also, the white gold versions of these timepieces have a softer (and whiter) look to them than their steel counterparts which makes them look very cool to me. Finally, at least in the cases of my watches, they are not on bracelets which the steel versions are and I prefer to wear straps over bracelets.
I say this as someone of African descent and consequently more darker skin tone...I have tried on a solid rose root beer and I have got to say it does not looking like a statement to my eyes against my skin. Against my caucasian friends skin tone it did like a statement. Yellow gold looked like a statement to me against all skin tones! Please I do not say this to offend anyone. I actually tried on a steel date just and it just looked washed out to me. The AD's face when I had it on said it all. I tried on a bimetal yacht master with chocolate dial and it was night and day difference, I brought that watch immediately. I have now got a bimetal root beet and also a bimetal sub with black face. The rose gold looks lovely against skin tone and the root beer is by far my fave watch of the trio, followed by the sub, I do however aim to get a full everose root beet and rose daytona, not to make a statement but simply because they look best against my skin. I also want a batman on a jubilee as I have noticed the jubilee bracelet is less likely to pick up scratches. I find the oyster bracelet is a magnet for scratches! I personally wear all my watches on rotation as life is short and I won't be able to take them with me! So I have learnt to life with scratches as hey we've all got a few lines on ourselves! Lovely video btw.
As a used car dealer who started selling cars in the 80’s I would like to complain about that comparison….Naaa….it’s true. Everyone had two tone back then. We all have SS now though…
My issue with the stainless sub is it's extremely common especially in London compared to the price it commands on the grey market. Its a fantastic watch but doesn't really have much personality.
Gold watches were never gone. Hat an 116618LB and it was a bit too much for me. Went back to two tone which is for me the best from both words. Bluesy to come back to my collection as this is still My favourite sub. Two tone is fairly easy to get, full gold as well, at least in Germany. That said: the Premium you pay for the two tone and gold is huge. But also: good is fun
Yes, definitely. I initially bought my 36mm two-tone Datejust because stainless steel wasn't available. With time, however, I've come to realize that gold, especially on classic pieces, has a personality and warmth rarely matched by steel.
I've got a gold watch in my little collection. In the beginning I thought it might be a little too blingy, but at the same time I felt good wearing it. After wearing it for a few weeks, it was not only a watch that made me look and feel good, but I got the most compliments on that watch. So I think if you feel good wearing a fully gold watch, I think you should go for it 💯
I have to admit I used to think gold watches were pretty garish but after trying on a friends SS and gold Breitling Crosswind I fell in love pretty much at first sight, within a few days the watch was mine and has been my main watch for nearly 10 years and the love is still as strong as ever.
As someone who's really just starting their career I think two tone is a bit bold and send a message. Where as someone who's a little more into their career can wear one and be this is what I like. A lot of it is also price. But I absolutely love the contrast rose gold gives. I don't care for yellow gold but the root beer GMT and the rose gold Wimbledon date just are just so elegant.
This video is so timely. I just bought a bluesy 126613LB. I haven't retrieved it yet but now all I see is two-tone! Thanks for walking through that with us. No answers here.
I think they’ve become a “cheap ish” alternative for some people. Easier to get a two tone piece from an AD than stainless, gives you buy history and is probably on par or a little cheaper than buying a stainless piece on the grey market while still having fairly good resale value itself.
I had a choice between steel and 2 tone 40mm submariner at the AD 3 years ago. Got the 2 tone with black dial and within my small 3 watch collection, its still my favourite and the one that get the most wrist time. Great vid!
When steel prices go completely mad, it may suddenly seem attractive to buy a two tone watch for a somewhat less inflated price. For me, each has it's place aesthetically. I'm a bit less sure about an all gold Sub, although I suppose it has some connotations of diving for gold and so may be, metaphorically, the perfect diver's watch.
I've had my 2 tone blue sub for 18 years. Looked great, all worn from everyday wear. However, it was needing overhaul and I went for new bezel, crystal and face ( for luminosity). Cost a fortune to service like that, but it's BEAUTIFUL all shiny and new!!
You gotta love the two-tone. As someone who wasn’t born yet and missed the 1980’s, a two-tone Rolex is just part of romanticizing a decade that you never got to be a part of!
Growing up in the 80's was awesome. GI Joe, Transformers, Voltron (i.e. cartoons for actual males who want to become men), the debut of the NES, Dukes of Hazzard (that's with two "Z's"). Top Gun, and actual comedies. With that said, Two-Tone watches (of any manufacture) were not what we would consider the "positive side" of the decade.
@@Alogicchannel Agreed, they were seen as a yuppi status symbol and this is why for years no one wanted them, today the new yuppies are the social media crowd so I guess the image fits as they too are a bunch of knobs. lol
I have had the 126613ln for around 9 months now and its my daily. It's been in the sea, up a few hills and generally used and enjoyed as intended. The gold does mark up, but what this looks like varies dramatically depending on the light your in. I was on the fence initially until I saw the watch in person, but was totally won over after trying it on - it just leaves the steels looking a little monochromatic and cold. honestly as a value proposition, it just seems to make so much more sense if your fortunate enough to get one at rrp vs a steel on the grey market at the same cost. The only time it gets swapped for the casio is when I go into the office as I don't want people knowing how much of a *anker I am! Great content and thanks for taking the time to put this together 👍
Funny you say that bc I have a black 2 tone and I find it hard to wear due to being perceived as a *anker. I was at the gym and I saw a guy working out wearing the same watch, he was in his 60’s and I’m in my 30’s. He was able to pull it off a bit better due to his age, but for me it’s almost too much of a flex. But gosh dang I love that watch.
@@FootageFactory just seen this and totally agree. I'm in my 30s as well and I'd never wear mine to the gym for exactly the same reason 🤣 it's almost a bit annoying becuase you've worked hard to buy yourself something that you become very self conscious of/uncomfortable wearing. But f*** it, I love the look of it and I guess we will both have to age a bit so we can pull it off 👍 anywhere
@@andybell1983 I wore it today actually, First time I’ve worn it in public for ages. I found myself in a rough neighborhood and was slightly happy it’s winter and was wearing long sleeves. I don’t know why I’m telling you this…maybe it’s one brother telling a story to the next. Thanks for the comment man!
If you had a choice of any Rolex Submariner at Retail would you have gone for the bluesy? If yes great 👍 if not then have you gone second best because the bluesy is more obtainable.
Two tone and gold watches are stunning specially the rose gold ones, Root Beer and chocolate Daytona are perfection and having them on wrist is a major flex, but the biggest problem with gold watches is that are noticed from miles away and you cannot be relaxed and chill with a gold watch on your wrist, plus gold in the long run will bore you, so stell always win
I feel the current trend towards two tone or gold are fed by steel sports being harder and harder to source. That said, the sensible person will buy according to taste as oppose to what is currently in fashion. They’ll be happy long term.
After owning many steel watches, I decided to get the bb s and g in 41mm. The brushed gold links adds a touch of luxury and goes great with the black dial. Most watches have become fashion items now, so it's nice to have a change. The bb s and g , and the new root beer GMT, both look great in the 2 tone. And at 4k are significantly cheaper than the rolex options. For a normal working man, that's wants a nice looking quality watch, it's more achievable too.
Hi Adrian, as commented earlier, have become an owner of Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G a couple of months ago. Wear it on a two piece Nato-Strap and it gets much more wrist time than initially expected. Love the looks of it, when all the other watches in my collection are plain steel so far.
Spot on. I bought a two tone sub last year from an AD because I could actually buy one. Now after year - like you - I absolutely love it. It’s a bit of fun and hasn’t lost money. The ‘smart’ purchase
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 I only had it for an hour. Now it is out of my hands until christmas. But my first impression was very good. I like the bracelet more than on my hamilton kahki field auto
I work at an AD of Rolex (among others) but we also sell a lot of pre-owned Rolex. I’ve noticed that a lot of people come in to look at Rolex watches and then buy two tone pre owned Rolex (usually two tone Datejusts with fluted bezels). But maybe it’s because they are less expensive than the stainless ones that we display, or because they aren’t huge watch enthusiasts. But who knows!
I love the look of the YG and TT subs, but with black only (bluesy simply looks tachy) because the premise is so absurd. But the absurdity is the whole point. Now, I wouldn’t wear a full YG sub for the practical reason of its weight causes discomfort for me. However, I’d love it if Rolex made a full RG 36mm explorer - I’d totally buy that. Alternatively, a full gold BB58 with gold bracelet.
There is no other feeling than putting on the gold sub, the weight on your wrist, it’s powerful. Passing all the people with the stainless sub, I get nods and compliments all the time.
I started working this morning at 6:30 and I won't be done until 21:00. I am having a quick lunch break and I am treating myself with your video. Besides opinions for or against two-tone or gold sport watches, I have just enjoyed your video immensely. The production quality is superb, the way you deliver your thoughts extremely clear and entertaining. As to whether I would go for gold in a sport watch, it is still a lot to digest for me. Fortunately, I do not have an instagram account so my steel-only eco-system is protected. Back to work. All the best!
My husband has a 1995 steel no date Sub and it is sublime (full set!! including the matching anker, which I hunted down and gifted to him) . So in March we went to Rolex to get myself one too. They happened to have a steel date and a two tone black to try on. I liked the steel on my wrist, but I shit you not, when I put on the two tone my heart skipped a beat. I knew right then and there that I was getting that one. It is naughty, like you said. In a good way. Unfortunately it was waiting to be picked up by another customer so I couldn’t take it home that day. My own came in about 6 weeks after. I love it so much!! I did put myself on waitlist last week for the steel no date though 😅 I can absolutely wait the 2-3 years it takes to come in. I refuse to pay these inflated reseller prices. No way.
Rolex’s ever rose full gold root beer is my grail. Purely because it’s like candy to my eyes, I don’t care if it’s softer. I have a $10 Casio for the other bits.
I recently bought a 2 tone Sky-dweller which was over a thousand pounds less than the steel version I have noticed this many times in the past with numerous models from many manufacturers
Gold is what Rolex is pimping due to "market forces" "Oh, you can't get steel sports, but we'd be happy to sell you $3000 of soft scratch-magnet gold for a $30K uplift"
I’ve got all sorts but I’ve really liked just popping rubber straps on all my stuff now. Just super comfortable plus it’s more under the radar. Everyone recognizes an oyster metal bracelet, not so much on rubber.
Can't believe it but because of you I just go my 2 tone sub. Honestly, an amazing looking watch, but I am not feeling comfortable walking around with it mostly because of the gold bracelet. It scratches super easily, and shines so bright every single person on the street looks at it.
Love it! Gold is special. Currently wearing the hell out of a Tudor S&G. Big, naughty brick of a watch. It's going to earn some sweet patina over the decades with me.
Gold goes much better with certain skin tones. All the watch reviewers I know are absolutely pasty white and therefore have no problem wearing silver steel, but steel just doesn't look right on many skin tones that are more in the brown part of the spectrum.
couldn’t agree more i’m of a dark skin tone and everose looks gorgeous against my skin….im seriously considering trading all my watches for a couple of Gold ones
I love rolex two tones and they are one of the few compagnies who do twotone spot on.. Id love to own one but its out of my range at this moment.. I did bought a zenith captain elite in gold and that is a stunner.. Some watches look as good as their reference photos or renders, but few manage to do that.. The zenith absolutely nailed that and many rolexes do that to.. Thats for me also the atraction of rolex and zenith.. They are not just luxurious, they look like that as well.. Something i e.g. miss with a number of omega models (not all tho) and many other luxury brands
Two tone watches are having a comeback mainly as a result of people not being able to get the steel counterpart. People are "forced" to buy them when they have their eyes set on Rolex but can't get hold of steel models. Ultimately, more two tone watches are sold and thereby become more "popular". However, I don't think two tone watches ever will become as classic or timeless as steel models or solid gold models, and what we are seeing right now is just temporary hype. With that said, I am a huge fan of the CHNR rootbeer and two tone explorer.
I had given up on a SS sub so got a black dial Pelagos but then the Rolex AD I had my name down called me 6 months later with a back dial 2 tone Sub. Baulked at first due to the price but something about the gold and black together swayed me. I find that depending on my mood and what I will be doing I swap between the Pelly and Sub and really appreciate having the choice. More recently I have taken my Sub on adventures which the Pelly is ideally suited to, like swimming in and behind a waterfall and body surfing. At 1st I worried about scratching the gold but now kind of enjoy seeing the wear and tear. I absolutely love my 2 tone Sub. Great video!
As an owner of the 126613LN, and as my only watch, and also as a milestone watch (40th birthday gift to myself), I couldn't have thought of a better watch to own. The sub is a great every day beater and a little gold seemed appropriate for a celebratory occasion. Once you try on a bit of gold and feel the heft of it, the SS versions feel light and dainty. You just can't go back. Thanks for the wallpaper shots!
One of the coolest things about Rolex is the craftsmanship and quality of the cheapest watch is the same as the most exclusive off catalog piece - often with the exact same movement.
I think the two tone rootbeer was the first watch that made me take a second look at two tone watches. However, I wonder that if the rootbeer was possible with just stainless steel bracelet, would I still consider the two tone version?
The two tone bracelet seems to tie everything together. I think this color scheme is pure genius on Rolex's part. The CHNR 126711 just exudes class. I've got one and just enjoy the heck out of it.
Excellent video as per usual! My old submarine Captain on HMS Ambush had an old steel and gold Submariner he got for himself for his first command, looked absolutely baller matched with the black and gold uniform. I've got a 114270 but would love to add a bi-metal one day.
Perfect timing! I considered rewarding myself with a Submariner for quite a while now. Then, a month ago, I walked into a Rolex boutique at the Zurich Airport and had the two tone, black dial on my wrist. I wanted a tool watch, I actually use and certainly had no intention spending that amount on a watch, but didn’t want to wait either. Minutes later I headed towards the gate, with my new watch.
Since then, I wore it every day. It already shows little scratches, even some deeper ones on the clasp. I don’t mind. I want this watch to be my everyday watch that tells me not only the time, but reminds me of it. I am blessed to live a very active and adventurous life.
So, your wish, seeing a beaten up two tone Sub might be come true soon.
Oh, and by the way, this is my first watch over 500£ (yes: Five hundred)!
Great video!
I had the same dilemma with the Apple 7.
Aluminium, S/Steel or Titanium?
I went with the Titanium with Titanium Nomad strap.
Haven’t taken it off since last week.
Enjoy it mate!! It’s a great watch and has all the capabilities of a tool watch and as you say each and every blemishes will tell a story!!!
It’s a beautiful watch indeed. I love mine too💕
And probably the last watch, you bought. The watch.
I’m looking to buy my first Rolex. How hard is it to attain one in Zurich?
You are getting older, opening your mind and liking things you didn't like before. Its called maturing within your own hobby. Great video. :)
Great videos but remember TH-cam is not all " pure hobby "... it's a job and I like the shots of the studio-room-in-progress... Tax deductible You know ;-D
@@phmwu7368 i was talking about watches, not youtube. Watches are still a hobby regardless of them being part of your income related to youtube or not :)
@@darrenaquilinapfso9903 Read my article on the difference between the " Watch World " , the " Watch Community " and " True hobbyists " the latter are not posting on Instagram nor TH-cam ;-D
Hobbyists also tend to have a very specific themed collection (e.g. Dive watches, MilSpec, etc...). For most of us it's still a hobby but greedy speculators & investors have ruined it, but it's not all negative as wristwatches are the item of reuse by excellence and some astounding auction amounts went to charity !
@@phmwu7368 chilllllll Jesuussssw
“Gold is Money, Everything Else is Credit” J.P. Morgan
About 2 weeks ago I sold my Sub and bought a Blusey, and tomorrow I am trading a guy for a black/gold version. The blue/gold started making me feel like I had a Blue Angel on my wrist. My boss wears a black/gold and it is more subtle than the blue. I like that.
You can’t have a GMT Root Beer without the gold! There are times when a two-tone metal approach not only works, but it’s essential to the design.
I agree the Rootbeer looks awesome in steel and gold. I'd set my heart on one but, I couldn't get it at retail and I refuse to pay £7000 above retail. That said, I visited my AD. I looked at the Rootbeer, a Yacht-Master in two tone and a Date-Just in two tone. I bought the Yacht-Master last Saturday in two tone and chocolate dial. You have to see it in the flesh to appreciate it. It's a watch I overlooked on the Rolex website because the photos don't do it justice. My next watch? Blue Sub in two tone.
@@charlottejet4338 I got my rootbeer at retail. As well as my Batman and hulk
@@PALWE Well done.
@@charlottejet4338 are you on Instagram
@@PALWE No. This is as far as I take social media. Thanks for asking.
After having my own full circle journey in this hobby, I think two tone is just a gateway drug to full precious metal watches… I say skip two tone and go straight for the full gold😄👍
When you can't buy the steel models the precious metal pieces become more common. Especially when they cost close to the same amount on the secondary market
this, people just buying these at just about list price over paying double for a SS model, people who wear them stick out a mile.
I can truly say I love well-executed 2-tones now, thanks to my own personal Rolex 2-tone that I just acquired. Here's my story:
Earlier this year I visited a Rolex AD, wanting to look at Milgauss'es, or OP's, or something else very introductory for the brand.
They only had 6 new watches left in the whole shop, and they had 5 used ones.
The show-stopper in the used section was a "Batman". I should've gone for that, at least on paper, right?
While I really liked the GMT Master 2, I couldn't buy it, because I was stopped dead in my tracks by a brand new, sparkling, 2-tone 36 mm Datejust, in Everose gold and oystersteel.
I left the AD, and "slept on it", and for the next 3 days, I just couldn't stop thinking about the 36 mm white Roman dial, surrounded by that sultry, rosey golden fluted bezel!
I returned to the AD, and walked out of that store buying something I didn't intend on buying when I walked in...but that just totally sense. It was love at first sight.
I've come to the conclusion that one of the reasons I enjoy 2-tone so much, is that in seeing the gold next to the steel, it allows my eyes to better appreciate the beauty of what gold is, by vividly being reminded what gold isn't. This is something fully gold watches cannot do, and why I actually enjoy 2-tone even more than full gold. Cheers!
Spot on, Adrian! I have several TT and SS pieces. I enjoy them both. My first pieces were a TT Sub and DJ in the 90s. Personally, all gold, unless stealth metal such as platinum or white gold is not for me, but the TT dresses it up and makes the piece more versatile from dress to sports. I feel the all gold makes a completely different look and statement from dress to wealth, but not sports. If we are looking at it from a purest's perspective then, as a rugged sport watch, the sport models should only be in SS, as you say. However, that ship sailed long ago with the introduction of solid and TT sport models decades ago. So, the watch community has the choice of embracing or rejecting PM pieces, but I'm all in for SS and TTs.
I've been wearing a Two Tone Bluesy since 2014 and the clasp, bracelet and case is covered in scratches and dings. I love it. It's been used and abused as a daily wearer. As it should be.
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same here
I just got my Bluesy for a great price. Coincidentally it’s a 2014 version 116613LB and it has been rarely worn, came with everything. I haven’t brought myself to wearing it as a daily yet. I kind of wish it already had a few dings so I don’t have to witness the first one happening.
My nephew went into his Rolex AD to see about getting on the waiting list for the new Submariner (Starbucks). While there the AD brought out the only Sub in the store (a new two-toned Sub) for him to try on. After a little persuasion my nephew was able to get the AD to sell him the two-toned Sub right then and there. It's a beauty for sure and a surprise my nephew wasn't expecting.
For me, there is also a seasonal trend. As we progress into winter, I find myself wanting a gold watch more and more, as gold is a warmer metal.
Great vid. I own a GMT root beer and a two tone Daytona and enjoy wearing them a lot. I agree with you regarding liking the black two tone sub more than the bluesy. IMO the gold in the black dial version does not decreases the roughness and the sporty look of the watch. The bluesy looks more like jewelry than a sports watch.
The problem with gold is the negative attention it will draw. Could I wear it on a trip to Switzerland or Japan? Sure. Would I wear it in London, Paris, or NYC? Not a chance. That’s what my Sinn 104 is for: thieves have no clue it’s a nice watch, but watch aficionados do.
I was just in London and worried about my choice of watch daily.
After 25 years of blood , sweat and tears my boss bought me a TT date just.
I have not worn it yet. I just open the box , look at it for a moment and think " WOW , is this mine ", in disbelief.
Quite and impressive gift from a boss!
I love your input on how the two should be worn. I have the 16613LN. It’s the submariner black and gold TT. I’ve taken it to Mexico into the ocean off the coast of Baja California, I’ve taken it to Spain worn walking through the cobble stone streets of Barcelona, to the greatest electronic festival in the world of Tomorrow Land, I wear it in my hometown of Los Angeles where there is an air of danger because you always have to watch your back these days and I also wear it when I’m at the computer running my company.
I’ve recently heard a quote saying “a great time piece shouldn’t remind how expensive the watch is but how expensive time is.”
Nah, it’s just because most people can’t get steel from ADs so they settled.
yes and no. I have tryed to get from AD blue YM40, but they offered two tone YM40. and I was thinking about that long time ago, I just was not ready pay that amount of money. but I pul a trigger and I am happy. it is stunning and rare. I have sub 126610, but I much more preferred my YM40 two tone. its in another level. its nothing about entry level, its far from that.
u will grow up, but u also need to get richer in the meantime.
Acctually I went to the ad to get a gold Rolex and had no interest in steel. Bought a couple all gold pieces and was offered panda Daytona, no date sub and steel skydwelller white dial. Bought all the steel ones but never wear them. Wear the gold everyday
Problem with twotone: the more you wear them and then polish, the stainless part on the bracelet starts to look oddly different than the gold. The gold wears faster, and after polishing you’ll see this more and more. It’s better to get full gold so it’s more uniformed in how it wears and ages. If you don’t plan to use a twotone often, it’s fine. But under sports use this uneven wear from two types of materials becomes more cumbersome. I had a twotone Rolex and I’ll never get another. Gold or white gold or stainless just better for longevity from my experience.
Then just protect it with a transparent film. Easy and it prevents wear and you take care of the watch.
i have to disagree, i know a man that wears the first generation of the two tone blue sub every day since he bought it new and at a distance it looks flawless but up close you can see all the nicks and scratches, its taken quite a beating over the years, he's never had it serviced or polished he just cleans it with jewelry cleaner and a rag to keep the gold from tarnishing
I have an early 90's Rolex Submariner 16613 two-tone and have to disagree. I never had this issue.
@@a3marketing991 I had the newer version, 1. Did you polish it? 2. Did you wear it for water sports where the watch takes increased wear? If it’s a dress watch, then you’re probably fine. If not, then what I’m describing was my experience. But the point of these watches are to be used for sports. My white gold Rolex aged fantastic in comparison to my twotone through climbing, running, biking, and even water sports.
The other problem with two tone is that it sucks, looks totally terrible, horrible, absolutely horrible. Apart from looking horrible they’re great.
Sitting here in my PJ's wearing my TT Bluesy, watching and nodding my head in agreement. I'm maturing in my watch journey and TT hit me hard earlier this year. The Bluesy just makes me smile and looks amazing!
That’s the one, my son !
Snap, fellow bluesy owner.
@@Bluepipe Lol
Yes Sir !
“TT Bluesy” is a stripper name and you cannot tell me otherwise
@@OuijTube is your name Mac Daddy Guzman ?
I got the new 41mm Bluesy this year and I can honestly say my steel Sub barely gets worn now. I was always a dirty *anker but the gold has accentuated the fact. It feels good.
Good man! Great choice. I really want one, and it would be worn as a daily. 🙌🏻
@@BarkandJack The royal blue dial is insane on it and next to the warm gold it just pops! Done a vid on it and plenty pics on insta if you're after a look 👍🏻
I have a bluesy but my daily is the blue pelagos.
👏👏I love❤️my sub bluesy 116613 LB . A bluesy is a Perfect summer Watch 😎
I think the popularity of solid gold is returning and that will drag two tone with it. Yellow gold is a hard colour to wear for most caucasians - it's jolting and glary. But as we see the rise of rose gold, we see more buyers choosing to make that leap. Not necessarily in Rolex, but PP, AP, VC, ALS etc. It will be interesting to see if Rolex follows by making Subs available in Everose - so far the GMTs and Daytonas have been the sports watch test cases. The very high grey market prices for steel in top tier and Rolex sports watches are great for these brands. They condition buyers to high prices and allow them to consider spending not that much more on gold, which they can more easily get from the retailer. Rolex's Oysterflex strap also allows buyers into gold without the cost and overwhelming obviousness of a gold bracelet. The fact that it is a factory product also gives buyers 'permission' to wear a rubber strap, which previously, if made as a personal choice, would have been considered not very 'Rolex'.
The root beer GMT has been a very successful start to the return of two tone for Rolex. The everose and steel with brown dial, draws on the history of the 1675 two tone with the softer effect of the rose gold. It is a mile away from the flashy steel and YG TT Datejust on Jubilee, the quintessential 80's yuppie watch, dirty, as you say. While this is still available from Rolex, I'm not sure how may buyers currently want one. They are just forced to buy one on their journey toward preferred client who has steel sports watch access.
But fashion is fashion, and everything comes back if there is enough time to forget in between. It is human nature to tire of ubiquitous styles, then banish them only to be able to view them again later with fresh eyes. This is especially true if the new generation didn't experience their popularity the first time around. It is likely that many buyers of the new TT Explorer aren't old enough to have felt the cringe of showy 1980's excess. And in regard to the reduced practicality offered by gold to a sports watch, we know luxury sports watches are no longer used for any kind of sport: like the G Wagon rolling on 24s, they only have to look the part. The return of gold is as certain as everything else in fashion - the cycle continues. It will take some time, and some good marketing, but if we know Rolex, there shouldn't be any problem with that.
Well said. I wasn't around for that period of time you described. Though for some reason, I do have a similar image in my mind of two tone.
That being said, solid gold has started to grow on me. I also think the root beer like you mentioned does look pretty good. I could see it.
love this question,,, wear a Rolex in London and say goodbye to it that day,, wear a gold Rolex and expect to loose a limb plus the watch.....
Just wear a JLC, the hoodlums don’t know what it is. 😅😅😅
@N A I wear a omega or tag everyday and hasn’t had any issues so far
@N A I wear my root beer and two tone sub in London. Just be sensible and you’ll be fine.
Do you own either? Guessing not 🙄
You seem more interested in badmouthing Rolex ownership than badmouthing criminals, so guessing you are a sad sad man.
I wear a yellow gold day date in NY, but I conceal carry, so no worries here 😎
The appeal of gold has been growing on me, but I think with gold being a softer metal and easier to scratch, would drive me crazy. But I am seeing watches with gold on the hands and indices, protected by the crystal, that are really appealing to me.
Black and Gold. Perfect combination if you ask me. There's nothing more stunning than that.... Even the black bay 58 dial with its black and gold combination is just mesmerizing. Black and Gold. Anytime.
When you started bashing 2 tones I must admit, it cut a little deep. Then you flipped and I breathed a sigh of relief! Me and my 2 tone SD are glad we've got you on side now! 😅😅
I have the two tone Submariner in black, it`s a superb looking watch. The Bluesy was a bit to blingy for me so I went a little more subtle. Hopefully one day I`ll get a yellow gold Daydate, when that happens my watch collection wil be complete
Gold watches feel so summer time to me! White T-shirt, pair of jeans, gold watch. A LOOK.
Bird poo on your shirt is a look too.
YES!
You wear pants in the summer?
I think the answer is in one of the watches you're talking about...Rolex wouldn't have brought the two tone explorer if it wasn't coming back
Ha. Such a good point. Wish I’d thought about that and it would have made a better title for the video.
I have heard plenty of collectors, including myself, say I would never wear two-tone or full gold pieces because it's too flashy, gaudy, etc. You've got to remember 'never' is a long time and tastes change. I am currently on three different "lists" (who am I joking) for a two-tone CHNR Root Beer, and that will be a step outside my usual comfort zone in terms of taste. Not every piece is the same, as you pointed out-- I would go for the CHNR, but agree that two-tone Explorer looks HORRID.
I had a116610LN and I sold it off and picked up the new 2 tone explorer. For me I wanted 3 things. 1. A smaller watch that can be both formal and casual. 2. A professional model Rolex. 3. Have precious metal. When the market adjusts on stainless steel, the precious metal will be the more desirable material. And I have not taken the explorers off since I got it.
The 2 tones seem to be not as popular as a standard versions so they seem to be more accessible. I think 2 tone for me adds a little more bling without being to much of a flash git. I like the Tudor S&G as its a little more suttle than its big brother at rolex as it has brush finish.
My opinions is exactly same I only buy two tone miltat extra bracelets for my Seiko Alpinist SARB017 i personally dont understand the explorer hype black dial is boring, For me Seiko Alpinist is million time more beautiful dial (only my opinion) But two tone is perfect without being too Flashy
Black face TT Submariner here. Daily use marks from office work, pool/ocean swimming, motorcycle riding and working on cars. And I love it.
As an owner of a bluesy I can say that they come in and out of fashion. They are definitely coming back in because they are a little more accessible than steel and offer a little better value in perspective. That makes them cooler which makes them more popular again.
The car analogy with an upgraded engine premium paint job and leather interior with heated steering wheel is a good one. It does not make the car "better" , but it makes the experience more enjoyable for many people.
Great confidence boost!
I just got a hold of the steel/gold/black from an AD in Sweden last week (after years of waiting in line) and spent my first few days with severe anxiety since this is my first really expensive luxury watch buy. Been saving the money for years and now I could reward myself.
As you describe I was really hoping to get my hands on the all steel version, but haven’t even been able to get a spot in line for it for years (closed reservation books).
Going to wear my two tone with head held high and proud now instead.
It´ll be the new #1 piece in everyones eyes soon :-) All steel will be 2nd choice :-)
I feel like a weight has been lifted and I can now step out into the open and proudly proclaim my like of two tone watches. Thanks Adrian 😂I have a Breitling Crosswind two tone with a gold bezel that I’ve not warn very much over the last 10 years (bought it in 2000) however I have started to ware it and love it again as the fashion seems to be more favourable towards them. Not quite a sub two tone I know but happy for you to take it up a mountain if you so desire! 😆
I've got the same watch, its a beauty 😁
I often wear my two tone black dial Submariner on a black Everest rubber strap with the deployant clasp and I think it looks super cool and makes the gold bezel really pop. The bling element comes from the two tone bracelet and not the actual watch in my opinion.
I asked about a getting a steel Daytona from my AD, and low and behold 6 weeks later got a call. A 2 tone Daytona was unveiled. Initial dissapointment has turned into unable to keep my eyes off it. It it absolutely stunning and sooo glad I was offered this than the steel. You are right. Something about black and gold is dirty and sxy after a long period of steels putting them in the wilderness.
I had my name in with my AD for a SS Explorer. Received a call to come in and try on a TT Explorer. It certainly was nice. They said it’s mine if I wanted it. I turned it down and a bit later on the AD called and had an 114270 on consignment, which I picked up. While picking it up I mentioned that a Rootbeer would be the next watch that I’m looking for. The softness of the Rose gold has drawn me in. I am now firmly in the gold Rolex camp.
Steel watches are technically better than gold, since it’s durable and evergreen. But everyone has a steel sub, so the people need to step it up to gold pieces to re-establish the social economic hierarchy.
So glad to see more people sporting gold/two tone watches these days.
Interesting stuff -- I found myself picking up the WHITE GOLD versions of sports watches: I have the Lange Odysseus in white gold and also the Zenith Daytona in white gold. Some of your comments align with my thinking on this. Specifically, it seems counter to the purpose of the watches to get them in a precious metal. But I knew that I would never really be wearing them "the way they were intended to be worn" and only as a timepiece in my daily journey. Since I liked the look of the designs and prefer luxury metals, these were the choices I made. Also, the white gold versions of these timepieces have a softer (and whiter) look to them than their steel counterparts which makes them look very cool to me. Finally, at least in the cases of my watches, they are not on bracelets which the steel versions are and I prefer to wear straps over bracelets.
I say this as someone of African descent and consequently more darker skin tone...I have tried on a solid rose root beer and I have got to say it does not looking like a statement to my eyes against my skin. Against my caucasian friends skin tone it did like a statement. Yellow gold looked like a statement to me against all skin tones! Please I do not say this to offend anyone.
I actually tried on a steel date just and it just looked washed out to me. The AD's face when I had it on said it all. I tried on a bimetal yacht master with chocolate dial and it was night and day difference, I brought that watch immediately. I have now got a bimetal root beet and also a bimetal sub with black face.
The rose gold looks lovely against skin tone and the root beer is by far my fave watch of the trio, followed by the sub, I do however aim to get a full everose root beet and rose daytona, not to make a statement but simply because they look best against my skin.
I also want a batman on a jubilee as I have noticed the jubilee bracelet is less likely to pick up scratches. I find the oyster bracelet is a magnet for scratches! I personally wear all my watches on rotation as life is short and I won't be able to take them with me! So I have learnt to life with scratches as hey we've all got a few lines on ourselves!
Lovely video btw.
I can understand this. I have the opposite issue - a yellow gold watch on pasty white skin does not look good at all.
As a used car dealer who started selling cars in the 80’s I would like to complain about that comparison….Naaa….it’s true. Everyone had two tone back then. We all have SS now though…
My issue with the stainless sub is it's extremely common especially in London compared to the price it commands on the grey market. Its a fantastic watch but doesn't really have much personality.
Simple solution, get a vintage one with pumpkin lume, character and charm, TICK!
@@jameslloydcole8783 I tend to see more two tones these days every where.
Gold watches were never gone. Hat an 116618LB and it was a bit too much for me. Went back to two tone which is for me the best from both words. Bluesy to come back to my collection as this is still
My favourite sub.
Two tone is fairly easy to get, full gold as well, at least in Germany.
That said: the Premium you pay for the two tone and gold is huge. But also: good is fun
Yes, definitely. I initially bought my 36mm two-tone Datejust because stainless steel wasn't available. With time, however, I've come to realize that gold, especially on classic pieces, has a personality and warmth rarely matched by steel.
I've got a gold watch in my little collection. In the beginning I thought it might be a little too blingy, but at the same time I felt good wearing it.
After wearing it for a few weeks, it was not only a watch that made me look and feel good, but I got the most compliments on that watch.
So I think if you feel good wearing a fully gold watch, I think you should go for it 💯
Everyone is having a steel obsession lately. It’s just a trend Gold will make a comeback. All materials have Pros and Cons
Don’t have a gold or two tone submariner but the two tone GMT rootbeer is gorgeous, I love it a lot more than Pepsi or Batman
I have to admit I used to think gold watches were pretty garish but after trying on a friends SS and gold Breitling Crosswind I fell in love pretty much at first sight, within a few days the watch was mine and has been my main watch for nearly 10 years and the love is still as strong as ever.
As someone who's really just starting their career I think two tone is a bit bold and send a message. Where as someone who's a little more into their career can wear one and be this is what I like. A lot of it is also price. But I absolutely love the contrast rose gold gives. I don't care for yellow gold but the root beer GMT and the rose gold Wimbledon date just are just so elegant.
The bi-metal Root Beer GMT is the BEST two tone watch Rolex has ever made. Fight me.
Root beer is nice. But the best two tone Rolex is the bluesy 116613 LB 👏👏👍👍
Gotta go with the 116503 personally. Two-tone Daytona.
@@ChromeXuGames a man with taste.. i have that one with the black dial (2020)
This video is so timely. I just bought a bluesy 126613LB. I haven't retrieved it yet but now all I see is two-tone! Thanks for walking through that with us. No answers here.
I think they’ve become a “cheap ish” alternative for some people. Easier to get a two tone piece from an AD than stainless, gives you buy history and is probably on par or a little cheaper than buying a stainless piece on the grey market while still having fairly good resale value itself.
I had a choice between steel and 2 tone 40mm submariner at the AD 3 years ago. Got the 2 tone with black dial and within my small 3 watch collection, its still my favourite and the one that get the most wrist time. Great vid!
When steel prices go completely mad, it may suddenly seem attractive to buy a two tone watch for a somewhat less inflated price. For me, each has it's place aesthetically. I'm a bit less sure about an all gold Sub, although I suppose it has some connotations of diving for gold and so may be, metaphorically, the perfect diver's watch.
I've had my 2 tone blue sub for 18 years. Looked great, all worn from everyday wear. However, it was needing overhaul and I went for new bezel, crystal and face ( for luminosity). Cost a fortune to service like that, but it's BEAUTIFUL all shiny and new!!
You gotta love the two-tone. As someone who wasn’t born yet and missed the 1980’s, a two-tone Rolex is just part of romanticizing a decade that you never got to be a part of!
Growing up in the 80's was awesome. GI Joe, Transformers, Voltron (i.e. cartoons for actual males who want to become men), the debut of the NES, Dukes of Hazzard (that's with two "Z's"). Top Gun, and actual comedies. With that said, Two-Tone watches (of any manufacture) were not what we would consider the "positive side" of the decade.
Meh, the people who wore two tone gold watches in the 80’s were knobs lol
@@Alogicchannel Agreed, they were seen as a yuppi status symbol and this is why for years no one wanted them, today the new yuppies are the social media crowd so I guess the image fits as they too are a bunch of knobs. lol
I have had the 126613ln for around 9 months now and its my daily. It's been in the sea, up a few hills and generally used and enjoyed as intended. The gold does mark up, but what this looks like varies dramatically depending on the light your in. I was on the fence initially until I saw the watch in person, but was totally won over after trying it on - it just leaves the steels looking a little monochromatic and cold. honestly as a value proposition, it just seems to make so much more sense if your fortunate enough to get one at rrp vs a steel on the grey market at the same cost. The only time it gets swapped for the casio is when I go into the office as I don't want people knowing how much of a *anker I am! Great content and thanks for taking the time to put this together 👍
Funny you say that bc I have a black 2 tone and I find it hard to wear due to being perceived as a *anker. I was at the gym and I saw a guy working out wearing the same watch, he was in his 60’s and I’m in my 30’s. He was able to pull it off a bit better due to his age, but for me it’s almost too much of a flex. But gosh dang I love that watch.
@@FootageFactory just seen this and totally agree. I'm in my 30s as well and I'd never wear mine to the gym for exactly the same reason 🤣 it's almost a bit annoying becuase you've worked hard to buy yourself something that you become very self conscious of/uncomfortable wearing. But f*** it, I love the look of it and I guess we will both have to age a bit so we can pull it off 👍 anywhere
@@andybell1983 I wore it today actually, First time I’ve worn it in public for ages. I found myself in a rough neighborhood and was slightly happy it’s winter and was wearing long sleeves. I don’t know why I’m telling you this…maybe it’s one brother telling a story to the next. Thanks for the comment man!
Just got myself a bluesy. Honestly wouldn’t of wanted any gold on a watch a year or two ago. I do think there’s a slight trend shift.
If you had a choice of any Rolex Submariner at Retail would you have gone for the bluesy? If yes great 👍 if not then have you gone second best because the bluesy is more obtainable.
Agreed, would you have gone for two tone if you could get steel at retail?
Hi guys I have the steel as well as the bluesy and got both at retail
@@stupitt6989 i tried on the sub in steel yesterday....really underwhelmed..... i went for the rootbeer instead
Two tone and gold watches are stunning specially the rose gold ones, Root Beer and chocolate Daytona are perfection and having them on wrist is a major flex, but the biggest problem with gold watches is that are noticed from miles away and you cannot be relaxed and chill with a gold watch on your wrist, plus gold in the long run will bore you, so stell always win
Love the storytelling and opinions shared here, Adrian! Sometimes fun can be all the reason that's needed for something to be enjoyed.
Best minute to pause that Hublot video, check the finishing on the underside on the second hand.
I feel the current trend towards two tone or gold are fed by steel sports being harder and harder to source. That said, the sensible person will buy according to taste as oppose to what is currently in fashion. They’ll be happy long term.
Totally agree
The 2:1 aspect ratio looks great!
Thanks for noticing 🙌🏻
Welcome to the getting old members club))) Love of two tones grown as every men personality
After owning many steel watches, I decided to get the bb s and g in 41mm. The brushed gold links adds a touch of luxury and goes great with the black dial. Most watches have become fashion items now, so it's nice to have a change. The bb s and g , and the new root beer GMT, both look great in the 2 tone. And at 4k are significantly cheaper than the rolex options. For a normal working man, that's wants a nice looking quality watch, it's more achievable too.
If the two tone sub is a naughty watch then we should start referring to it as “naughtical”. ;-)
Or naughtilus
Hi Adrian, as commented earlier, have become an owner of Tudor Heritage Black Bay S&G a couple of months ago. Wear it on a two piece Nato-Strap and it gets much more wrist time than initially expected. Love the looks of it, when all the other watches in my collection are plain steel so far.
Great video Adrian, that two tone is stunning!
Nice to see the studio coming on, hopefully we get a little tour?
Thanks Alex. And yeah I’ll for a video on the studio soon. 👍🏻
Spot on. I bought a two tone sub last year from an AD because I could actually buy one. Now after year - like you - I absolutely love it. It’s a bit of fun and hasn’t lost money. The ‘smart’ purchase
I think it’s coming back, I’m seeing younger people wearing mixed metal watches now
I got myself a Certina DS Action Diver Two Tone for christmas and I am 25 and this is my first two tone
@@fbbc2 oof, I plan on getting the same watch. Thoughts on it?
@@youraveragepasser-by7367 I only had it for an hour. Now it is out of my hands until christmas. But my first impression was very good. I like the bracelet more than on my hamilton kahki field auto
I work at an AD of Rolex (among others) but we also sell a lot of pre-owned Rolex. I’ve noticed that a lot of people come in to look at Rolex watches and then buy two tone pre owned Rolex (usually two tone Datejusts with fluted bezels). But maybe it’s because they are less expensive than the stainless ones that we display, or because they aren’t huge watch enthusiasts. But who knows!
I love the look of the YG and TT subs, but with black only (bluesy simply looks tachy) because the premise is so absurd. But the absurdity is the whole point. Now, I wouldn’t wear a full YG sub for the practical reason of its weight causes discomfort for me. However, I’d love it if Rolex made a full RG 36mm explorer - I’d totally buy that. Alternatively, a full gold BB58 with gold bracelet.
There is no other feeling than putting on the gold sub, the weight on your wrist, it’s powerful. Passing all the people with the stainless sub, I get nods and compliments all the time.
What was old is new again. Just the cycle starting over.
I started working this morning at 6:30 and I won't be done until 21:00. I am having a quick lunch break and I am treating myself with your video. Besides opinions for or against two-tone or gold sport watches, I have just enjoyed your video immensely. The production quality is superb, the way you deliver your thoughts extremely clear and entertaining. As to whether I would go for gold in a sport watch, it is still a lot to digest for me. Fortunately, I do not have an instagram account so my steel-only eco-system is protected. Back to work. All the best!
I have two words to end this: white gold 🤯
My husband has a 1995 steel no date Sub and it is sublime (full set!! including the matching anker, which I hunted down and gifted to him) . So in March we went to Rolex to get myself one too. They happened to have a steel date and a two tone black to try on. I liked the steel on my wrist, but I shit you not, when I put on the two tone my heart skipped a beat. I knew right then and there that I was getting that one. It is naughty, like you said. In a good way. Unfortunately it was waiting to be picked up by another customer so I couldn’t take it home that day. My own came in about 6 weeks after. I love it so much!! I did put myself on waitlist last week for the steel no date though 😅 I can absolutely wait the 2-3 years it takes to come in. I refuse to pay these inflated reseller prices. No way.
Rolex’s ever rose full gold root beer is my grail. Purely because it’s like candy to my eyes, I don’t care if it’s softer. I have a $10 Casio for the other bits.
I recently bought a 2 tone Sky-dweller which was over a thousand pounds less than the steel version
I have noticed this many times in the past with numerous models from many manufacturers
Gold is what Rolex is pimping due to "market forces"
"Oh, you can't get steel sports, but we'd be happy to sell you $3000 of soft scratch-magnet gold for a $30K uplift"
You are not far wrong regarding the value of the gold in the watch. A few jewellery channels have post content on it and the huge premium you pay.
I’ve got all sorts but I’ve really liked just popping rubber straps on all my stuff now. Just super comfortable plus it’s more under the radar. Everyone recognizes an oyster metal bracelet, not so much on rubber.
Absolute quality video in every way 👏.
The black and gold sub on wrist looks stunning
Thanks a lot mate.
Can't believe it but because of you I just go my 2 tone sub. Honestly, an amazing looking watch, but I am not feeling comfortable walking around with it mostly because of the gold bracelet. It scratches super easily, and shines so bright every single person on the street looks at it.
A colleague has the two tone Submariner date. It’s incredible to behold to be honest.
And everyone loves Tony Soprano’s solid gold Day Date!
Love it! Gold is special. Currently wearing the hell out of a Tudor S&G. Big, naughty brick of a watch. It's going to earn some sweet patina over the decades with me.
Gold goes much better with certain skin tones. All the watch reviewers I know are absolutely pasty white and therefore have no problem wearing silver steel, but steel just doesn't look right on many skin tones that are more in the brown part of the spectrum.
couldn’t agree more i’m of a dark skin tone and everose looks gorgeous against my skin….im seriously considering trading all my watches for a couple of Gold ones
I love rolex two tones and they are one of the few compagnies who do twotone spot on.. Id love to own one but its out of my range at this moment.. I did bought a zenith captain elite in gold and that is a stunner.. Some watches look as good as their reference photos or renders, but few manage to do that.. The zenith absolutely nailed that and many rolexes do that to.. Thats for me also the atraction of rolex and zenith.. They are not just luxurious, they look like that as well.. Something i e.g. miss with a number of omega models (not all tho) and many other luxury brands
IMO I don't think you can go wrong with a gold day-date
One in the window today, I’m a decent customer and based on this video I simply asked if I could buy it. She said yes! Got it. It’s amazing
Two tone watches are having a comeback mainly as a result of people not being able to get the steel counterpart. People are "forced" to buy them when they have their eyes set on Rolex but can't get hold of steel models. Ultimately, more two tone watches are sold and thereby become more "popular". However, I don't think two tone watches ever will become as classic or timeless as steel models or solid gold models, and what we are seeing right now is just temporary hype. With that said, I am a huge fan of the CHNR rootbeer and two tone explorer.
I had given up on a SS sub so got a black dial Pelagos but then the Rolex AD I had my name down called me 6 months later with a back dial 2 tone Sub. Baulked at first due to the price but something about the gold and black together swayed me. I find that depending on my mood and what I will be doing I swap between the Pelly and Sub and really appreciate having the choice. More recently I have taken my Sub on adventures which the Pelly is ideally suited to, like swimming in and behind a waterfall and body surfing. At 1st I worried about scratching the gold but now kind of enjoy seeing the wear and tear. I absolutely love my 2 tone Sub. Great video!
As an owner of the 126613LN, and as my only watch, and also as a milestone watch (40th birthday gift to myself), I couldn't have thought of a better watch to own.
The sub is a great every day beater and a little gold seemed appropriate for a celebratory occasion. Once you try on a bit of gold and feel the heft of it, the SS versions feel light and dainty. You just can't go back.
Thanks for the wallpaper shots!
One of the coolest things about Rolex is the craftsmanship and quality of the cheapest watch is the same as the most exclusive off catalog piece - often with the exact same movement.
The algorithm is pushing two tone to you.
I think the two tone rootbeer was the first watch that made me take a second look at two tone watches. However, I wonder that if the rootbeer was possible with just stainless steel bracelet, would I still consider the two tone version?
The two tone bracelet seems to tie everything together. I think this color scheme is pure genius on Rolex's part. The CHNR 126711 just exudes class. I've got one and just enjoy the heck out of it.
Did I hear Two-Tone? YES! YES! YES SIR! The two-tone Sub looks so sick!
Excellent video as per usual! My old submarine Captain on HMS Ambush had an old steel and gold Submariner he got for himself for his first command, looked absolutely baller matched with the black and gold uniform. I've got a 114270 but would love to add a bi-metal one day.