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25 January 2020, 01:04 AM | #1 |
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Would you like to see another metal Rolex bracelet?
Getting a bit bored with just jubilee and oyster. Who else would like to see a different metal bracelet designed by Rolex ?
Not a fan or the oyster flex to be honest I have a Daytona 116515 and I’m not impressed by it feels very cheap and not luxury. Would even go as far to say a rubberB is better. Did forget to mention the president however that’s just for pm models. Any ideas anyone would like to see? |
25 January 2020, 01:06 AM | #2 |
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President in stainless
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25 January 2020, 01:11 AM | #3 |
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They already have some of the best bracelets out there.
I like the oyster, the jubilee, the president, and the oysterflex. Doesn't matter to me either way if they bring on another bracelet option. a stainless president would be ok. I think they should continue to improve the current options with more adjustment options like with the glidelock sub clasp.
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25 January 2020, 01:12 AM | #4 |
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Add another bracelet to eventually get bored of it as well? I’ll pass. I’ll just appreciate what’s already available and if something new does come along I am sure I’ll appreciate it too
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25 January 2020, 01:18 AM | #5 |
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I am a huge fan of the Oyster and the presidential. Absolute class and recognition.
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25 January 2020, 01:20 AM | #6 |
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This feels like a solution in search of a problem
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25 January 2020, 01:34 AM | #7 |
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Do you have other watch brands? Rolex bracelets are great, in terms of variety, if I get bored with one brand I switch to another watch for a while which will come on a different bracelet.
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25 January 2020, 01:38 AM | #8 |
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The have the best bracelet in the world. The rest of the brands are struggling to come even close. They can improve the metals they use maybe but hard to beat what they already have.
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25 January 2020, 01:42 AM | #9 |
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Yeah I have other watch brands. Nothing wrong with the design of them just be nice to have more than two to choose from.
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25 January 2020, 01:50 AM | #10 |
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"Would you like to see another metal Rolex bracelet?"
Sure, why not, it would interest me in seeing what Rolex might come up with! But for the moment I'm a huge fan of the Oyster, particularly the version on newer Subs with the superb glide-lock! I've never been tempted to wear anything else but the Oyster on my old 14060. |
25 January 2020, 01:52 AM | #11 |
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Rolex IS conservative by design. Look at other brands for another quality watch design.
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25 January 2020, 02:04 AM | #12 |
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Besides the oyster and jubilee you have the president and pearl master bracelets.
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25 January 2020, 02:24 AM | #13 |
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I think Geneva might save a lot of 'bandwidth' here, on TRF, if they case hardened some of the new steel bracelets. (Kolsterising might be good).
We may then see a lot fewer: "I've scratched my Gidelock" posts. As for a, completely new bracelet? Well, Rolex don't make many bad design decisions, it would be interesting to see what they have, 'up their sleeves'. |
25 January 2020, 03:21 AM | #14 |
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I'm fine with the current designs. I would be ecstatic if they gave options to mix and match amongst the current line up. For example, being able to purchase an OF to put on a Sub, Daytona, GMT or being able to source an oyster for a Daytona on OF.
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25 January 2020, 03:24 AM | #15 |
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Oyster
Jubilee President I would say boring perfection . Oyster flex ? Sorry,Panerai makes the best rubber straps . |
25 January 2020, 03:41 AM | #16 |
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I do not believe that you genuinely think a RubberB strap to be better than an Oysterflex. You're objectively wrong with this one.
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25 January 2020, 03:50 AM | #17 |
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A milanese style, stainless steel mesh bracelet would be nice.
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25 January 2020, 04:01 AM | #18 |
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No, I’m pretty happy with what they offer. I would like to see OF as an option on more models.
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25 January 2020, 04:04 AM | #19 |
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Nah, just looking for a replacement 93150 with 501 end links,
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25 January 2020, 04:06 AM | #20 |
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I think he have one of the best bracelets on the market right now (other than the Royal Oak's integrated bracelet). Rolex's bracelets are simple and elegant.
The only "new" bracelet that would be intriguing is bringing back an integrated bracelet. |
25 January 2020, 04:11 AM | #21 |
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Jubilee and Oyster are just about perfection. (Some watch brands are notorious for very poor bracelet quality.)
Why mess with something that is tried, true, attractive, extremely well made, very functional, and the best.
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25 January 2020, 04:37 AM | #22 |
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No way. Rolex bracelets could not be better. Oyster, Jubilee, President and Oysterflex cover all bases handsomely. President should stay PM and only available on the DD and LD.
For me the bracelet is what sets Rolex apart, not just the bracelet but well integrated it is to the watch as a whole. Other brands may have a better head but the bracelet on some sometimes looks like a bit of an afterthought. |
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I did. Problem was I imagined it would dilute the existing perfect ones. A bit like Omega and their umpteen different watch models/variations at frequent intervals. Rolex thrives because a lot of it is instantly recognisable and traceable through the decades. Just my 2c Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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25 January 2020, 05:03 AM | #26 |
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I love the current bracelets. The oyster got better when they made it bigger for the SD43 and Deep Sea.
A steel president bracelet for maybe the Sky dweller would be cool and fit the watch. Another suggestion: I was given an old Oyster Quartz by my uncle. The bracelet on it is awesome. I love how it integrates to the case and the many beveled edges. I was told they are a big job to polish when I got it serviced and cleaned up. The bracelet reminds me of the Royal Oak bracelet some. Anyway, I have a great appreciation for it. I'm not sure how they could bring it back, but it is definitely a looker, well made, and sturdy. |
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25 January 2020, 06:32 AM | #28 |
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Rolex recently discontinued the pearlmaster bracelet to free up resources to make other parts for more desirables
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25 January 2020, 06:49 AM | #29 |
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Im over the moon for the updated oyster on the SD43 / DSSD. The wider bracelet is so awesome. Besides a more balanced look, the glide lock on both (but different) are incredible. I'm satisfied with the bracelet updates Rolex has done thus far. Jubilee is not my thing....i hear it's super comfortable but too vintage of a look for me. YMMV
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