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Subfiend · 4 February 2006, 05:11 PM

We have seen all kinds of threads about what watch is your dream watch, but what I want to know is what Rolex have you owned that you would never buy again? Tell us why.

No. 1 on my list would be this 1955 6565. It's beautiful, but it stopped running in August 2004. I have been trying to find the right parts for the 1030 movement ever since.

JJ Irani · 4 February 2006, 07:25 PM

For me....an SS DJ on Jubilee, white dial with stick markers. Beautiful watch...just too damn small at 36 mm. Got rid of it within a month!!

President Rolex · 4 February 2006, 07:48 PM

What is your parts problem?

Subfiend · 5 February 2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by President Rolex

What is your parts problem?

I don't know the exact parts that I need, but my Rolex repair guy can't find them. I even bought a donor movement. He is supposed to give me a list so I can watch for the right parts if they come up anywhere on-line.

Rackness · 5 February 2006, 02:37 AM

well i can only give my opinion as i have only ever owned one rolex.

i personally would never own any rolex with yellow gold. TT or Solid. gold does not look right on me. if i were to get any rollie in a precious metal it would have to be in WG or Plat.

all the best,
Jason

C.J. · 5 February 2006, 03:14 AM

For me it was the Air King. Classic watch, and I like the 3 6 9 dial configuration, but I had the same problem as JJ. At 34mm it was just way two small. I kept it for about three months and it just never smiled at me, so I traded it for something else.

Launch Mini · 5 February 2006, 03:44 AM

My Air King.
Suited it's purpose in it's day. But yes, is quite small.
I do like the "simpleness" of the design.
It gets the occassional wear still.

Rockrolex · 5 February 2006, 07:51 AM

I'll sidetrack this thread a little bit and broaden it out to the extent that there is no Rolex I have bought that I regret having done so. On the other hand, I do regret buying this GP ww.tc.

It's too bulky and the black face and thin hands make the subdials almost impossible to read.

dman · 5 February 2006, 10:21 AM

For me it was the white dial EXP II. Beauty watch, just not a personal fan of white dials.

Subfiend · 5 February 2006, 11:09 AM

I had a vintage Explorer 5500, basically the Air King with an Explorer dial. I didn't like it for the same reasons others have stated. At 34mm, it was way too small.

I was not fond on my black dial Explorer II. I won it in a raffle. A few months later, I traded it and some cash for my TT Blue Submariner. Frankly, I have mixed feelings about this watch too. I probably will not sell mine, but I also will not buy another one.

dman · 5 February 2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I had a vintage Explorer 5500, basically the Air King with an Explorer dial. I didn't like it for the same reasons others have stated. At 34mm, it was way too small.

I was not fond on my black dial Explorer II. I won it in a raffle. A few months later, I traded it and some cash for my TT Blue Submariner. Frankly, I have mixed feelings about this watch too. I probably will not sell mine, but I also will not buy another one.

As you may remember the TT Blue was one of my first, I was like you but I sold it. I love the way that watch looks in pics and on other people, it was just a bit too much on me.

HUMMERNut · 5 February 2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I was not fond on my black dial Explorer II. I won it in a raffle. A few months later, I traded it and some cash for my TT Blue Submariner.

damn raffle prizes always end up costing cash b/c inevitably you want to trade up

molex · 5 February 2006, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

what I want to know is what Rolex have you owned that you would never buy again?

Never say never, but I seriously doubt I'll buy another 1601 Datejust. It's a nice watch, but something about it didn't click for me.

Subfiend · 6 February 2006, 05:43 AM

I have bought and sold quite a few Rolex watches over the past two years, including a 1953 Super Oyster and a 1601 DJ. It took me a while to realize I am a 40mm sports model kind of guy. I'm not happy without a numbered bezel.

JJ Irani · 6 February 2006, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

I have bought and sold quite a few Rolex watches over the past two years, including a 1953 Super Oyster and a 1601 DJ. It took me a while to realize I am a 40mm sports model kind of guy. I'm not happy without a numbered bezel.

Yep, anything less than 40 mm now seems small. Damn it, after wearing the 43 mm Crosswind, even the 40 mm Rollies look small.

4 February 2006, 05:11 PM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Never again? We have seen all kinds of threads about what watch is your dream watch, but what I want to know is what Rolex have you owned that you would never buy again? Tell us why. No. 1 on my list would be this 1955 6565. It's beautiful, but it stopped running in August 2004. I have been trying to find the right parts for the 1030 movement ever since. __________________ Subfiend Last edited by Subfiend; 4 February 2006 at 05:15 PM..

4 February 2006, 07:25 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	For me....an SS DJ on Jubilee, white dial with stick markers. Beautiful watch...just too damn small at 36 mm. Got rid of it within a month!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 February 2006, 03:14 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	For me it was the Air King. Classic watch, and I like the 3 6 9 dial configuration, but I had the same problem as JJ. At 34mm it was just way two small. I kept it for about three months and it just never smiled at me, so I traded it for something else. __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

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Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	My Air King. Suited it's purpose in it's day. But yes, is quite small. I do like the "simpleness" of the design. It gets the occassional wear still. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,562	I'll sidetrack this thread a little bit and broaden it out to the extent that there is no Rolex I have bought that I regret having done so. On the other hand, I do regret buying this GP ww.tc. It's too bulky and the black face and thin hands make the subdials almost impossible to read. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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President Rolex Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palm Springs, CA, Posts: 119	What is your parts problem?

5 February 2006, 02:37 AM	#5
Rackness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harford County MD Posts: 393	well i can only give my opinion as i have only ever owned one rolex. i personally would never own any rolex with yellow gold. TT or Solid. gold does not look right on me. if i were to get any rollie in a precious metal it would have to be in WG or Plat. all the best, Jason

5 February 2006, 10:21 AM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	For me it was the white dial EXP II. Beauty watch, just not a personal fan of white dials. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

5 February 2006, 11:09 AM	#10
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I had a vintage Explorer 5500, basically the Air King with an Explorer dial. I didn't like it for the same reasons others have stated. At 34mm, it was way too small. I was not fond on my black dial Explorer II. I won it in a raffle. A few months later, I traded it and some cash for my TT Blue Submariner. Frankly, I have mixed feelings about this watch too. I probably will not sell mine, but I also will not buy another one. __________________ Subfiend

6 February 2006, 05:43 AM	#14
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	I have bought and sold quite a few Rolex watches over the past two years, including a 1953 Super Oyster and a 1601 DJ. It took me a while to realize I am a 40mm sports model kind of guy. I'm not happy without a numbered bezel. __________________ Subfiend

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