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mfer · 18 March 2010, 05:54 AM

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Rolex is a timeless watch company and by being so, does not come out with 22 different models every year. It carefully, cautiously and slowly perfects its line up and maintains its look, quality and heritage. It improves itself through technology, new materials and precise tuning. It is not influenced by fads.

I feel like their glacial speed changes keep the value of all Rolex's high and that is one of the reasons we love them.

Also, watches will look different in the metal than they do on these pics. Every year it is the same. A new model/update comes out and everyone tears it a new one. About 8 months later, when they hit the streets, and real pics are posted and people see them with their own eyes in their AD's, things change and all of a sudden, the horrible blue sub looks awesome or that clownmaster is sooooooo nice (if they made it in SS).

I understand, everyone wants an 1655 or a red 1680 homage. I don't see Rolex doing that. They go forward and keep their watches timeless.
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Otto · 18 March 2010, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

[rant]
Rolex is a timeless watch company and by being so, does not come out with 22 different models every year. It carefully, cautiously and slowly perfects its line up and maintains its look, quality and heritage. It improves itself through technology, new materials and precise tuning. It is not influenced by fads.

I feel like their glacial speed changes keep the value of all Rolex's high and that is one of the reasons we love them.

Also, watches will look different in the metal than they do on these pics. Every year it is the same. A new model/update comes out and everyone tears it a new one. About 8 months later, when they hit the streets, and real pics are posted and people see them with their own eyes in their AD's, things change and all of a sudden, the horrible blue sub looks awesome or that clownmaster is sooooooo nice (if they made it in SS).

I understand, everyone wants an 1655 or a red 1680 homage. I don't see Rolex doing that. They go forward and keep their watches timeless.
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I agree 100%.

One thing I like about Rolex is I immediately recognize the look of Rolex, the models, the evolution of the models.

dardeca · 18 March 2010, 06:18 AM

Good point!

Dan Pierce · 18 March 2010, 06:21 AM

Not me. Best dang Basel I've seen.

dP

mfer · 18 March 2010, 06:23 AM

Thanks Otto and Cameron. Glad to see I'm not the only one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Not me. Best dang Basel I've seen.

dP

I hate to admit it Dan, but I'm not a chrono fan and that one has me

.........good thing they aren't in the US!

Welshwatchman · 18 March 2010, 06:29 AM

We've still got a few here who can't see past the Submariner 6204 and even the 1019 is a fangle dangle copy of the original Milgauss.

Where did I park my Model T?

JBat · 18 March 2010, 06:31 AM

I agree, Mik, it's better to wait and see the pieces in the flesh. But the new LV ain't doing it for me in the pics. I just don't see myself wearing a green-dialed watch.

snow_rocks · 18 March 2010, 06:32 AM

Love to complain, but there is nothing to complain about.

Mosco · 18 March 2010, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

We've still got a few here who can't see past the Submariner 6204 and even the 1019 is a fangle dangle copy of the original Milgauss.

Where did I park my Model T?

mfer · 18 March 2010, 07:05 AM

1019 is a copy?

mike · 18 March 2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

[rant]
Rolex is a timeless watch company and by being so, does not come out with 22 different models every year. It carefully, cautiously and slowly perfects its line up and maintains its look, quality and heritage. It improves itself through technology, new materials and precise tuning. It is not influenced by fads.

I feel like their glacial speed changes keep the value of all Rolex's high and that is one of the reasons we love them.

Also, watches will look different in the metal than they do on these pics. Every year it is the same. A new model/update comes out and everyone tears it a new one. About 8 months later, when they hit the streets, and real pics are posted and people see them with their own eyes in their AD's, things change and all of a sudden, the horrible blue sub looks awesome or that clownmaster is sooooooo nice (if they made it in SS).

I understand, everyone wants an 1655 or a red 1680 homage. I don't see Rolex doing that. They go forward and keep their watches timeless.
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Nailed it.

Dr. Jones · 18 March 2010, 08:03 AM

I am a die hard Rolex fan. I love my Rolex collection. I don't love everything Rolex does, I am truly grateful for Rolex as I could own no other watch made and wear it every day and still be excited everytime I look at it. With my Rolex watches timeless and lac of runing into fads makes Rolex perfect in my eyes.

swatty · 18 March 2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

[rant]
Rolex is a timeless watch company and by being so, does not come out with 22 different models every year. It carefully, cautiously and slowly perfects its line up and maintains its look, quality and heritage. It improves itself through technology, new materials and precise tuning. It is not influenced by fads.

I feel like their glacial speed changes keep the value of all Rolex's high and that is one of the reasons we love them.

Also, watches will look different in the metal than they do on these pics. Every year it is the same. A new model/update comes out and everyone tears it a new one. About 8 months later, when they hit the streets, and real pics are posted and people see them with their own eyes in their AD's, things change and all of a sudden, the horrible blue sub looks awesome or that clownmaster is sooooooo nice (if they made it in SS).

I understand, everyone wants an 1655 or a red 1680 homage. I don't see Rolex doing that. They go forward and keep their watches timeless.
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No arguement from me

layne · 18 March 2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

We've still got a few here who can't see past the Submariner 6204 and even the 1019 is a fangle dangle copy of the original Milgauss.\
Where did I park my Model T?

I agree & dont see what all the complaining is about - is it just that people would like to think that their older models are somehow better by remaining truer to the heritage?
I guess the surprise with the subs is the green dial on the LV. I dont know if its for me, but I reserve any judgement until I see it in the flesh. I think the sub will have a good feel to it. The improvements are good ones IMHO.

buz-lh · 18 March 2010, 10:17 AM

Well said and I totally agree. Great offerings this year.

18 March 2010, 05:54 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Lots of Basel Complaining!!!!!! [rant] Rolex is a timeless watch company and by being so, does not come out with 22 different models every year. It carefully, cautiously and slowly perfects its line up and maintains its look, quality and heritage. It improves itself through technology, new materials and precise tuning. It is not influenced by fads. I feel like their glacial speed changes keep the value of all Rolex's high and that is one of the reasons we love them. Also, watches will look different in the metal than they do on these pics. Every year it is the same. A new model/update comes out and everyone tears it a new one. About 8 months later, when they hit the streets, and real pics are posted and people see them with their own eyes in their AD's, things change and all of a sudden, the horrible blue sub looks awesome or that clownmaster is sooooooo nice (if they made it in SS). I understand, everyone wants an 1655 or a red 1680 homage. I don't see Rolex doing that. They go forward and keep their watches timeless. [/rant] __________________ member#3242

18 March 2010, 06:21 AM	#4
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18 March 2010, 06:29 AM	#6
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	We've still got a few here who can't see past the Submariner 6204 and even the 1019 is a fangle dangle copy of the original Milgauss. Where did I park my Model T? __________________ ..33

18 March 2010, 10:17 AM	#15
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Well said and I totally agree. Great offerings this year. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

18 March 2010, 06:18 AM	#3
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,446	Good point!

18 March 2010, 06:31 AM	#7
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I agree, Mik, it's better to wait and see the pieces in the flesh. But the new LV ain't doing it for me in the pics. I just don't see myself wearing a green-dialed watch.

18 March 2010, 06:32 AM	#8
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Love to complain, but there is nothing to complain about.

18 March 2010, 07:05 AM	#10
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	1019 is a copy?

18 March 2010, 08:03 AM	#12
Dr. Jones Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Jack Location: Boise Watch: LV Sub, GMT IIC Posts: 122	I am a die hard Rolex fan. I love my Rolex collection. I don't love everything Rolex does, I am truly grateful for Rolex as I could own no other watch made and wear it every day and still be excited everytime I look at it. With my Rolex watches timeless and lac of runing into fads makes Rolex perfect in my eyes.

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