Least Favorite Rolex Model???

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by jay1988

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Milgauss. The lightening second hand makes it look like a toy watch to me.

Indeed.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by dddrees

This always tends to be a bad idea for a thread.


The reason it's not such a good idea, is because we're talking about our least favorite when others of our group might actually happen to own these versions.

while i did participate, i happen to agree with this.....

[dirkpitt73]

Any men's model with diamond indices. Just looks tacky IMHO. That said, I'm warming up to some I didn't used to like, for example the yellow gold president. Yacht Master too, the bezel is flashy but it's unique if you want a sub with a blingy bezel.

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[Cru Jones]

I dunno. Almost all have something going for them, at least for someone out there. I prefer to stay positive and think about the ones I like (more than enough to think about that way).

[wuyeah]

I don't like Explorer II, Current GMT Master II & Deepsea

[JGX]

I agree with the 'Diamond on a man's watch' camp but for me the real humdinger is the DD II. . . I just do not get that watch at all which is surely the Porsche Panamera of the Rolex world?

[mcorliss]

Originally Posted by dddrees

This always tends to be a bad idea for a thread.


The reason it's not such a good idea, is because we're talking about our least favorite when others of our group might actually happen to own these versions.

No, I get it and its not meant to be a bitch session, but there is some valuable market research data here regarding what a passionate Rolex owner likes/dislikes. So far it seems like YMII, grotesque iterations of the Daytona, and select Milgauss models kind of miss the mark for Rolex loyalists.

It seems that even for Rolex, brand extension has some potential limits. I also asked because it will be interesting to see what BaselWorld 2013 brings from Rolex...something totally unforeseen in its devastating beauty...or another turd like the Leopard Daytona. For what it's worth, I doubt too many of the Loepard Daytona owner (read: singular!) are stopping by the old Rolex Forum, you know what I mean? Besides isn't proudly wearing one of those out in public "Scarlet Letter" enough? Cringe!!

[Cesium133]

The one that is listed at a price beyond my budget at the time.

BTW...I happen to think the Leopard Daytona is a cool, funky looking watch. I love it, but I think I might be the only one.

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by dddrees

This always tends to be a bad idea for a thread.

The reason it's not such a good idea, is because we're talking about our least favorite when others of our group might actually happen to own these versions.

As an owner of a (non-green) Milgauss, one of the models frequently mentioned in these threads, I can say that I am not bothered in the least that people don't like it. In fact in some odd way it makes me like my Milgauss even more.

But I do find it unfortunate that some use words such as "hideous" and "makes me want to vomit". I feel bad for anyone who owns those models, the same way I'd feel if I witnessed someone tell a stranger that her hair was hideous.

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I dunno. Almost all have something going for them, at least for someone out there. I prefer to stay positive and think about the ones I like (more than enough to think about that way).

I agree with this.

[Cleveland]

Dssd

[jot_]

There are plenty of Rolex models that I personally wouldn't get, but I can appreciate pretty well all of them. May not be for me, but I can appreciate why they would be for someone else.

After all, we all have different tastes and no matter how out there we may be, I'm sure there's a Rolex for us. :)

[cedargrove]

Originally Posted by tudorluv

actually I meant the 2012 rainbow...

As a piece of jewelry (which the rainbow Daytona is intended to be) I think it's a work of art. It's certainly not a watch that fits my style, but I think the rainbow bezel is amazing and would love to see this model in person.

[mcorliss]

Originally Posted by cedargrove

As an owner of a (non-green) Milgauss, one of the models frequently mentioned in these threads, I can say that I am not bothered in the least that people don't like it. In fact in some odd way it makes me like my Milgauss even more.

But I do find it unfortunate that some use words such as "hideous" and "makes me want to vomit". I feel bad for anyone who owns those models, the same way I'd feel if I witnessed someone tell a stranger that her hair was hideous.


I agree with this.

I also agree. I meant "turd" in best possible way..

I own a fairly unpopular Mercedes AMG model that gets constantly skewered on the Mercedes Benz Forums, but like you, I don't care, because there are fewer than 100 of my model year, and 243 total in the US. It is a very pretty car, just not as hard-edged as most of the other serious AMG enthusiasts prefer. In the end, I bought CPO for half the MSRP, and I will be the one laughing all the way to the bank as mine is a hundred times more rare, like your Leopard. Enjoy it if it makes YOU happy.

[yessir69]

Used to be the Dip-See. Now it's the SkyDweller.

[gold lexes]

MILGAUSS & Yachtmaster 2 white gold.....
Explorer is also not great.

[davec73]

Yachtmaster, the gold pinky ring of Rolexes

[padi56]

All the modern Daytona range especially the so called Leopard Daytona,the new Skydweller great movement but don't like the style.And not a huge fan of any watch with the ceramic inserts or the YM11. Although I would buy the GMTC I do like that watch,but I just cannot see the point of ceramic inserts in general.

[Mrkjeezy]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Any Daytona, I'd never get one of those.

^ This.

[jwill051]

Milgauss

[jay1988]

Originally Posted by mcorliss

Got it. So what do you like then?

The Submariner is a great watch. The yellow gold subs are stunning. The hulk is a great collection watch that would go really well with certain situations. The smurf is very nice as well. Huge fan of vintage subs as well and in a dream world would have Comex and Mili subs.

The DJ and DJII with smooth bezel and fluted bezel.

The Explorer 1 and Explorer 2 (new and old models for both)

The DD and DDII in every precious metal.

Quite like the Deepsea tbh. I go through days when I love it and days when I think "meh" but if I won the lottery it'd be one of the first watches I bought. The old SD as well.

The GMT in SS and yellow gold. Love the green dial version as well. Pepsi/Coke GMT's are beautiful as well.

I love old Daytona's. The old style and the Newman. Like a few of the watches I've mentioned it wouldn't fit me but I still like them.

Several vintage pieces like the pre-daytona as well.

Your post seemed to imply I disliked everything but I could easily drop one million pounds on Rolex watches without having multiples and would love every one that I bought.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Any Daytona, I'd never get one of those.

This

[AK797]

Originally Posted by alanbass

The Milgauss collection

[Annan]

Several on my list that don't sing to me. If I have to choose which is #1, it would be the Daytona. There's just way too much going on with that dial and I especially don't like the three crowns/stems.

Daytona owners out there.....I truly mean no offense.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by davec73

Yachtmaster, the gold pinky ring of Rolexes

Ouch!

[jay1988]

Originally Posted by davec73

Yachtmaster, the gold pinky ring of Rolexes

Hey don't talk about my gold pinky ring like that

[goldrolielove]

another one for Air King.

[goldrolielove]

Originally Posted by padi56

but I just cannot see the point of ceramic inserts in general.

Why is that ?

[kryten2001]

Explorer.... Then yachtmaster. Pretty well love all the rest.


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[Frogman4me]

Originally Posted by padi56

All the modern Daytona range especially the so called Leopard Daytona,the new Skydweller great movement but don't like the style.And not a huge fan of any watch with the ceramic inserts or the YM11. Although I would buy the GMTC I do like that watch,but I just cannot see the point of ceramic inserts in general.

Have to agree with you Padi. I owned a GMTIIC and sold it quickly. Not a fan of ceramic or pcl's.

[Micha]

Originally Posted by Scunner

Leopard Daytona looks nothing more than a cobbled together piece of junk designed by a ten year old with a pack of crayons, it makes me want to vomit. (IMHO obviously!)

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Never saw a Leopard Daytona, had to google that. Horrible, but I guess Steven Tyler would disagree..... Dude looks like a lady......remember that song?
And HE is wearing one.