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GB-man · 9 May 2016, 01:24 PM

First off this poll is strictly a bit of fun. I know we don't have the answer but I want your thoughts.

Why doesn't rolex deliver exactly what we want? We all could rattle off a list of watches that would sell like hotcakes...but sometimes rolex either doesn't deliver or leaves out certain aspects we would die for.

For instance:

Why doesn't the SDc have a domed crystal?

Why not give us a red sub or double red SD?

Why not give us some gilt gmts subs?

Why not give us an SS coke?

Why not give us the 116500 with panda dial?

Why not give us Stella dial DD40s?

Yada yada yada

DCheeta · 9 May 2016, 01:27 PM

They like to keep us hungry.

warrior · 9 May 2016, 01:29 PM

Personally, I don't really " want"
Any of the above examples; I want something more basic that would make every single Rolex dial more stunning and
Clear--A/R coating on the underside of the crystal!

subtona · 9 May 2016, 01:36 PM

Domed crystal would have been so great!

rollerballer · 9 May 2016, 02:36 PM

Forward looking. I prefer that compared to many other brands, including T.... that are still relying on historical models designs.

Thatguy · 9 May 2016, 02:39 PM

I don't think we can agree on what we want.

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BNA/LION · 9 May 2016, 02:42 PM

My vote: Rolex doesn't cater to the WIS minority...sigh

I think they try and keep us wanting more. Perfect marketing strategy for them!

Psychopath · 9 May 2016, 02:48 PM

Why not give us the daytona with date?

Why not give us 44 mm daytona ?

mrricks · 9 May 2016, 03:32 PM

Personally, (and I haven't reached the WIS level), I think there are so many choices that I can find something that I like with their current selection. I have three now, a SS Sub/date, a gold/SS 36mm DJ and my newest, a Basel 2015 OP 39mm. I do have my eye on the new Explorer I. If they made a Yacht Master I with no date, I'd like that. I now prefer less complications and am not interested in even having a date anymore. I guess I'm swimming against the current here.

T. Ferguson · 9 May 2016, 03:46 PM

Simple enough to me. They can't give all of us what we want. Even if Rolex had the funds to satisfy all of our whims in their product line, how many AD's could afford to carry all that inventory. Not sure a Meijer store would be big enough.

I'm perfectly happy with the current product line. All I want is to roll back to say 1980 prices. Oh what the heck, as long as we're at it let's go back to 1970

Old Expat Beast · 9 May 2016, 05:09 PM

Because they don't need to.

Abdullah71601 · 9 May 2016, 06:12 PM

I'm happy with what they offer.

But to your point, why don't they offer a bespoke service?

JRT · 9 May 2016, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychopath

Why not give us the daytona with date?

Why not give us 44 mm daytona ?

Yes, this is.

japenney · 9 May 2016, 07:52 PM

Can you give me a datejust on a leather strap please....no idea why they don't do this.

1William · 9 May 2016, 07:58 PM

I think that they believe that they know best. And they may be right. I think they could meet in the middle on some models though.

red1108nyc · 9 May 2016, 08:58 PM

Rolex does not want to become a Panerai.

brandrea · 9 May 2016, 09:03 PM

Because they try to cater to a broad spectrum of buyers, and they do it very well

beshannon · 9 May 2016, 10:15 PM

Because there is no reason to

AK797 · 9 May 2016, 10:20 PM

I was gonna say, Tom, well actually they do, but I want half of those watches you've listed so I get it

. I think they are trying to please as many people as possible and remain fairly stable and limited, and while sales are still strong they will not deviate from their trickle strategy but I do firmly agree that what TRF collectively want should be their first priority!

GB-man · 9 May 2016, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Rolex does not want to become a Panerai.

Well that's a good point

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

I'm happy with what they offer.

But to your point, why don't they offer a bespoke service?

That would be great. I'm sure wis would happily pay up for things the way they want them and meanwhile joe public wouldn't know any different as he buys the regular offerings.

Thanks for all the replies guys. Pretty evenly split so far

kilyung · 9 May 2016, 10:29 PM

How boring would it be if we all got what we wanted?

GB-man · 9 May 2016, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

How boring would it be if we all got what we wanted?

Makes sense. I suppose Dave and Leon already tried to tell me

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

They like to keep us hungry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNALION

I think they try and keep us wanting more. Perfect marketing strategy for them!

Micha · 9 May 2016, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Domed crystal would have been so great!

DSSD...

Jack T · 9 May 2016, 10:57 PM

About 800,00 times a year Rolex' product line decisions are validated.

ar.parask13 · 9 May 2016, 11:12 PM

Oh a date for the Daytona would be my vote as well! Not even care about cyclops... Just a simple tinny date!

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avilhena · 9 May 2016, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psychopath

Why not give us the daytona with date?

Why not give us 44 mm daytona ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar.parask13

Oh a date for the Daytona would be my vote as well! Not even care about cyclops... Just a simple tinny date!

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

greggsiam · 9 May 2016, 11:41 PM

If they give you what you want, you will never buy more.

Le Chef · 9 May 2016, 11:49 PM

Rolex does what any successful business does - it follows the money. Just because I'm a WIS doesn't mean I generate the most revenue for Rolex. That's more likely to be the person who buys one really good watch in their lifetime to celebrate some important achievement. They buy the brand name and the looks: that's it. If Rolex has designed a good looking watch in their eyes then the credit card goes down.

KeithP · 9 May 2016, 11:52 PM

I think the main problem is, who is "us"? I certainly don't long for every model to be a retro throwback peice. Others feel differently. All of us are still WIS

GB-man · 10 May 2016, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithP

I think the main problem is, who is "us"? I certainly don't long for every model to be a retro throwback peice. Others feel differently. All of us are still WIS

Yeah I think this gets down to the nitty gritty. Just reading a few responses I'm glad they aren't taking everyone's opinion

I guess I have fallen for the classic projection bias.

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%
Voters: 184. You may not vote on this poll

9 May 2016, 01:24 PM	#1
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,864	Poll: why doesn't rolex give us EXACTLY what we want First off this poll is strictly a bit of fun. I know we don't have the answer but I want your thoughts. Why doesn't rolex deliver exactly what we want? We all could rattle off a list of watches that would sell like hotcakes...but sometimes rolex either doesn't deliver or leaves out certain aspects we would die for. For instance: Why doesn't the SDc have a domed crystal? Why not give us a red sub or double red SD? Why not give us some gilt gmts subs? Why not give us an SS coke? Why not give us the 116500 with panda dial? Why not give us Stella dial DD40s? Yada yada yada

9 May 2016, 01:36 PM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Domed crystal would have been so great! __________________

9 May 2016, 02:42 PM	#7
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	Poll: why doesn't rolex give us EXACTLY what we want My vote: Rolex doesn't cater to the WIS minority...sigh I think they try and keep us wanting more. Perfect marketing strategy for them! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

9 May 2016, 03:46 PM	#10
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Simple enough to me. They can't give all of us what we want. Even if Rolex had the funds to satisfy all of our whims in their product line, how many AD's could afford to carry all that inventory. Not sure a Meijer store would be big enough. I'm perfectly happy with the current product line. All I want is to roll back to say 1980 prices. Oh what the heck, as long as we're at it let's go back to 1970 __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

9 May 2016, 01:27 PM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,180	They like to keep us hungry.

9 May 2016, 01:29 PM	#3
warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: massachusetts Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,659	Personally, I don't really " want" Any of the above examples; I want something more basic that would make every single Rolex dial more stunning and Clear--A/R coating on the underside of the crystal!

9 May 2016, 02:36 PM	#5
rollerballer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SS Posts: 137	Forward looking. I prefer that compared to many other brands, including T.... that are still relying on historical models designs.

9 May 2016, 02:39 PM	#6
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	I don't think we can agree on what we want. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2016, 02:48 PM	#8
Psychopath "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bangkok Posts: 26	Why not give us the daytona with date? Why not give us 44 mm daytona ?

9 May 2016, 03:32 PM	#9
mrricks "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/AZ Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 670	Personally, (and I haven't reached the WIS level), I think there are so many choices that I can find something that I like with their current selection. I have three now, a SS Sub/date, a gold/SS 36mm DJ and my newest, a Basel 2015 OP 39mm. I do have my eye on the new Explorer I. If they made a Yacht Master I with no date, I'd like that. I now prefer less complications and am not interested in even having a date anymore. I guess I'm swimming against the current here.

9 May 2016, 05:09 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Because they don't need to.

9 May 2016, 06:12 PM	#12
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	I'm happy with what they offer. But to your point, why don't they offer a bespoke service?

9 May 2016, 07:52 PM	#14
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Can you give me a datejust on a leather strap please....no idea why they don't do this.

9 May 2016, 07:58 PM	#15
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I think that they believe that they know best. And they may be right. I think they could meet in the middle on some models though.

9 May 2016, 08:58 PM	#16
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	Rolex does not want to become a Panerai.

9 May 2016, 09:03 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Because they try to cater to a broad spectrum of buyers, and they do it very well

9 May 2016, 10:15 PM	#18
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Because there is no reason to __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

9 May 2016, 10:20 PM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	I was gonna say, Tom, well actually they do, but I want half of those watches you've listed so I get it . I think they are trying to please as many people as possible and remain fairly stable and limited, and while sales are still strong they will not deviate from their trickle strategy but I do firmly agree that what TRF collectively want should be their first priority!

9 May 2016, 10:29 PM	#21
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	How boring would it be if we all got what we wanted?

9 May 2016, 10:57 PM	#24
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	About 800,00 times a year Rolex' product line decisions are validated. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

9 May 2016, 11:12 PM	#25
ar.parask13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Aris Location: London, UK Posts: 191	Oh a date for the Daytona would be my vote as well! Not even care about cyclops... Just a simple tinny date! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2016, 11:41 PM	#27
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	If they give you what you want, you will never buy more.

9 May 2016, 11:49 PM	#28
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Follow the money Rolex does what any successful business does - it follows the money. Just because I'm a WIS doesn't mean I generate the most revenue for Rolex. That's more likely to be the person who buys one really good watch in their lifetime to celebrate some important achievement. They buy the brand name and the looks: that's it. If Rolex has designed a good looking watch in their eyes then the credit card goes down.

9 May 2016, 11:52 PM	#29
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	I think the main problem is, who is "us"? I certainly don't long for every model to be a retro throwback peice. Others feel differently. All of us are still WIS

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