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wuyeah · 10 May 2016, 12:43 AM

I think they do give their fans what they want, they just do it in their timeline slowly.

mike · 10 May 2016, 01:34 AM

No matter what Rolex did some would find fault with it.

dabbotjordan · 10 May 2016, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Because they don't need to.

This!

watchwatcher · 10 May 2016, 01:47 AM

You can't always get what you want...

But sometimes, you get what you need.

SamiKssiaa · 10 May 2016, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Rolex does not want to become a Panerai.

this

RinkRolex · 10 May 2016, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Because they don't need to.

fskywalker · 10 May 2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dcheeta

they like to keep us hungry.

x2

JohnLT · 10 May 2016, 12:07 PM

I got exactly what I wanted, and then some.

SearChart · 26 May 2016, 05:08 AM

Rolex doesn't care, they do what they want and they can because they are Rolex.

JasonN · 26 May 2016, 05:50 AM

How could Rolex (or any other company) give everyone what they wanted?

lig · 26 May 2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by avilhena

Ohh God, please, DONT!
a date for the daytona would ruin it!!
A 44mm daytona??? You already have the YM2 for that!

+10000. That would ruin the Daytona for sure.

That would put it in Breitling territory.

osamu · 26 May 2016, 06:15 AM

In regards to gilt dials, domed crystals, even like red text, and rerelease of a coke, while I love faux-vintage styling, I kinda respect Rolex for leaving vintage for vintage pieces, and what is new and modern will be vintage someday. Why create stuff to look old, when you're making things that you hope will last forever?

masyv6 · 26 May 2016, 07:57 AM

The dollar (or CHF) is king. Can't fault them for that.

DaveDhc · 26 May 2016, 08:39 AM

I think if Rolex were to use the popular design elements from vintage watches, it would cheapen those watches. They could easily produce a watch that looks exactly like the to-die-for Daytona, but they don't. If they did, the watches would generate a lot of company profit. Instead, I see them moving forward with new designs and leaving the wonderful vintage watches alone.

Some manufactures do as was suggested by this thread. Omega in particular has produced watches based specifically on popular vintage watches. But I am not aware of Rolex doing this.

stil · 26 May 2016, 08:40 AM

Has there ever been a manufacturer that gives you everything you want?

GB-man · 26 May 2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by stil

Has there ever been a manufacturer that gives you everything you want?

Yes. Weihenstephaner brewery.

Not everything, but exactly as in the title lol

View Poll Results: Why doesn't rolex give us exactly what we want?
Rolex gives me exactly what I want!	27	14.67%
Rolex doesn't cater to the WIS minority...sigh	82	44.57%
Rolex prefers to keep Aces up their sleeve.	65	35.33%
I don't care for retro touches tom, who cares?!	10	5.43%
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10 May 2016, 12:43 AM	#31
wuyeah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 952	I think they do give their fans what they want, they just do it in their timeline slowly.

10 May 2016, 01:34 AM	#32
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	No matter what Rolex did some would find fault with it.

10 May 2016, 01:47 AM	#34
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	You can't always get what you want... But sometimes, you get what you need.

26 May 2016, 05:50 AM	#40
JasonN "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 13	How could Rolex (or any other company) give everyone what they wanted?

26 May 2016, 06:15 AM	#42
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	In regards to gilt dials, domed crystals, even like red text, and rerelease of a coke, while I love faux-vintage styling, I kinda respect Rolex for leaving vintage for vintage pieces, and what is new and modern will be vintage someday. Why create stuff to look old, when you're making things that you hope will last forever?

26 May 2016, 07:57 AM	#43
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,747	The dollar (or CHF) is king. Can't fault them for that.

26 May 2016, 08:39 AM	#44
DaveDhc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Washington DC Posts: 222	I think if Rolex were to use the popular design elements from vintage watches, it would cheapen those watches. They could easily produce a watch that looks exactly like the to-die-for Daytona, but they don't. If they did, the watches would generate a lot of company profit. Instead, I see them moving forward with new designs and leaving the wonderful vintage watches alone. Some manufactures do as was suggested by this thread. Omega in particular has produced watches based specifically on popular vintage watches. But I am not aware of Rolex doing this.

26 May 2016, 08:40 AM	#45
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Has there ever been a manufacturer that gives you everything you want?

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