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25 February 2018, 07:20 AM | #31 |
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I've given it a lot of effort and it took some time. To me: the maxi case does look great with the ss bracelet, but not with anything else as the lugs appear disproportionate. The 5 digit looks really great on a leather or rubber strap. So apparently I've come to the conclusion I have to have one of each :)
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25 February 2018, 07:33 AM | #33 |
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25 February 2018, 07:42 AM | #34 |
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25 February 2018, 11:42 AM | #37 |
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25 February 2018, 01:47 PM | #38 |
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I’m an old school type and for many years hated the maxi cased watches - they looked blocky and out of proportion. Now I have two maxi ceramics - a no date Sub and a BLNR and I’m a lover of both old and new. The maxis don’t photograph well and, when a long stretch of bracelet is included in the shot it emphasises the disproportionate blockiness of the case. On the wrist it’s a different story. The blockiness is less emphasised as the bracelet curves elegantly around the wrist. Rolex have definitely pulled something off here. A design that looks masculine and has some wrist presence without being too chunky and preserving the traditional look of the brand.
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26 February 2018, 03:31 AM | #39 |
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I had a hard time deciding if I should sell my 16610 to get a 116610 since I could not afford both. Ending up getting the 116610ln and couldn't be happier. I don't think it looks as big in person as it does in pictures of close up wrist shots.
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26 February 2018, 11:03 AM | #40 |
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I just bought a 114060, and really dig it. Definitely made the right decision. I love this watch and have no regrets.
However, I did try on a blue dial 40mm Yachtmaster, and I liked that a lot as well. If the sub came with the same case size as the 40mm YM, I wouldn't complain. Actually, either way is fine for me. |
26 February 2018, 11:13 AM | #41 |
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26 February 2018, 11:37 AM | #43 |
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I prefer the MAXI.
Both these pieces have since been replaced by the LVc and BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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26 February 2018, 12:24 PM | #44 |
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Nope, I prefer chamfers and lug holes
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26 February 2018, 12:47 PM | #45 |
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Love the 6 digit case. Bold and masculine. Strapping on a 5 digit almost feels small.
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26 February 2018, 12:57 PM | #46 |
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I like my 116710.
I'm wearing it now. I still like my 14060M and my 114270 and I always will.
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26 February 2018, 01:08 PM | #48 |
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26 February 2018, 01:18 PM | #49 |
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Nope. Can’t get over the lack of chamfered edges and the lugs.
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26 February 2018, 01:28 PM | #50 |
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I don’t like the maxi case but I do like the glidelock bracelet.
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26 February 2018, 01:37 PM | #51 |
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26 February 2018, 02:45 PM | #52 |
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From a design point of view, I liked the maxi case, bought a sub date and then after wearing it for a while realized this was about the most uncomfortable Rolex i had ever owned. The edges felt too sharp, just didn’t feel right. I still do like the design they really feel like a ‘tool’ watch, but those lugs are just too wide and too sharp.
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26 February 2018, 02:53 PM | #53 |
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26 February 2018, 04:13 PM | #54 |
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27 February 2018, 05:23 PM | #55 |
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I instantly liked the super case and I had a 16610 and 16613.
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27 February 2018, 07:16 PM | #56 |
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I tried a couple (Hulk and 114060). The maxi case doesn't appeal to me much. I can see why people might like it as it gives a more muscular look to make up for its smal size for a sports watch (by modern standards). However, to me pesonally it detracts from the overall elegance of the piece.
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27 February 2018, 09:03 PM | #57 |
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I'm a convert, I tried the new sub when it came out and didn't like it due to the fact I'm a big vintage fan, over time it's grown on me and now I think it's perfect, still has all the character of a submariner with a more robust look, put my money where my mouth is in December.
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3 November 2018, 04:11 AM | #58 |
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Hated the maxi case...........until I tried it on.
It's a great package - modern, chunky, substantial, masculine. Tall order to modernize a classic, but Rolex has pulled it off very very well. |
3 November 2018, 04:16 AM | #59 |
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3 November 2018, 04:39 AM | #60 |
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It’s like any other prestigious brand that makes design changes to their classic models - the traditionalists harrumph and talk about how much better the older style was; the newer customers still see it as the Rolex (or BMW or Gucci) which they have always coveted and embrace they new version.
It’s only on this website that people dissect lug tapering, power reserves or font sizes, the rest of the world just enjoys the watch.
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