Rare Rolex Tridor. Crass or gorgeous?
Discussion
What's the story? The 'word' Tridor suggests three types of gold - is the bracelet *all* gold (white, yellow, and whatever is in the middle) or is only the middle link gold, and the outer links steel?
If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO
Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.
Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO
Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
cyberface said:
What's the story? The 'word' Tridor suggests three types of gold - is the bracelet *all* gold (white, yellow, and whatever is in the middle) or is only the middle link gold, and the outer links steel?
If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.
Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
Spot on LX, the 'Tridor' features white,rose and yellow 18ct gold in the construction of the centre links of the President bracelet, the outer links are 18ct white gold. Beautifully finished, these were a very slow seller, as buyers were not prepared to pay a premium over a yellow gold Day-Date for a watch that, at a glance looked like a bi-colour Datejust.If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO
Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
Strangely enough, the following Day-Date in 18ct white gold(model 118209, 2001 onwards) sold well on the Oyster bracelet, which at a glance looked like a base model 116200 Datejust. It seems that the stealth/Q-car look was the attraction, knowing you had spent +£10k on a watch one would assume was £2k or so....
Dominic H said:
cyberface said:
What's the story? The 'word' Tridor suggests three types of gold - is the bracelet *all* gold (white, yellow, and whatever is in the middle) or is only the middle link gold, and the outer links steel?
If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.
Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
Spot on LX, the 'Tridor' features white,rose and yellow 18ct gold in the construction of the centre links of the President bracelet, the outer links are 18ct white gold. Beautifully finished, these were a very slow seller, as buyers were not prepared to pay a premium over a yellow gold Day-Date for a watch that, at a glance looked like a bi-colour Datejust.If the outer links are steel then I'm not overly keen, it's a bit of a blinged-up two-tone. But if the whole watch is made of different shades of gold, and the outer links are white gold, then the OTT-ness makes it properly fun IMO
Bling done properly. I don't really 'get' the two-tone steel and gold concept - if you're going to have your watch made out of precious metal then I reckon you ought to have the whole thing made in it, having just a stripe in the middle seems a little half-hearted, like one couldn't afford a 'proper' gold watch.Everyone has a different view on what is tasteful and what is not, of course, so this is only *my* opinion and entirely subjective.
Strangely enough, the following Day-Date in 18ct white gold(model 118209, 2001 onwards) sold well on the Oyster bracelet, which at a glance looked like a base model 116200 Datejust. It seems that the stealth/Q-car look was the attraction, knowing you had spent +£10k on a watch one would assume was £2k or so....
Cheers Dom - in which case I think it rocks. All different colours of gold, weighing a ton - OTT but in a cool way IMO.
okgo said:
ShadownINja said:
Bi-metal?
Belongs in the '80s.
Yup, with a strap that is too large, and a Sergio Tachini track suit driving round Marbella.Belongs in the '80s.
I'm wearing it now with an old Fila track jacket, I'm old enough to know better...
I never take a negative view as it's very much down to personal taste, ones mans meat and so on. If someone was wearing this and I asked about it and they explained the tri metal composition, the rarity and the general quality I'd say cool. If I asked and they told me it was good because it's a Rolex and cost a fortune I may think it was crass, subjectivity at its best!
For myself, it doesn't stir my loins, it's pretty much the antithesis of what I would look for in a watch but that doesn't preclude it being great for someone else.
(If this doesn't make sense its because I'm pissed btw)
For myself, it doesn't stir my loins, it's pretty much the antithesis of what I would look for in a watch but that doesn't preclude it being great for someone else.
(If this doesn't make sense its because I'm pissed btw)
Edited by andy_s on Sunday 7th February 03:10
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