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Karbo · 23 March 2017, 07:38 AM

SD4k was for me the only acceptable watch of the 6 digits ref. The new Red SD just does not do it for me. I think 5 digits era ended Rolex golden years. I know today that I will hunt my next Rolex watches looking backward. A piece of Rolex is dead today for me.

Chewbacca · 23 March 2017, 07:39 AM

wat?

Paul_I · 23 March 2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

wat?

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Thuilln · 23 March 2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Karbo

SD4k was for me the only acceptable watch of the 6 digits ref. The new Red SD just does not do it for me. I think 5 digits era ended Rolex golden years. I know today that I will hunt my next Rolex watches looking backward. A piece of Rolex is dead today for me.

I can only agree.

watchwatcher · 23 March 2017, 07:41 AM

Eh...happens every year. People line up to complain about the offerings at Basel. Then a bunch of people buy them.

No, I don't think Rolex is dead.

behardt · 23 March 2017, 07:42 AM

disagree, they have miles of runway. I only like about 1/4 of the rolex models enough to buy them. This just happens to be one of the years where they didn't update anything I care about. Next year, probably a different story.

speedmaster73 · 23 March 2017, 07:49 AM

Rolex is not dead. Rolex however is changing with the times and will continue to do so.

is the purists rolex dead? 100%

904VT · 23 March 2017, 07:51 AM

A bit dramatic

If you are a 5 digit fan, then how is the Explorer 1 not "acceptable" as is ?

Oyster Perpetual is pretty darn consistent

Daytona (especially the YG and TT, but realistically all) have been true to form

Are the Sub C lugs really that much worse than the old SD4k? On the wrist you get over it pretty quickly and realize its not as big of a deal in the flesh as in photos, at least IMO and a 114060 is probably more consistent with its prior gen than the 116600 was (again IMO)

YM 1 has been pretty dang consistent over the years

I think you deserve a theater award

Maiden · 23 March 2017, 07:51 AM

You cant please all the people all the time. Some people don't get not everyone wants a SS Coke or smaller lugs on a sub.

JapRs · 23 March 2017, 07:51 AM

More alive than ever

dr35mm · 23 March 2017, 07:53 AM

I didn't enjoy this year's releases, nothing caught my attention, however, there's a rule in the watch world.

ROLEX IS KING

rolexgiants · 23 March 2017, 07:54 AM

I've evolved to Patek.

sensui · 23 March 2017, 07:54 AM

Nothing for me....but the brand is far from dead hah. Still plenty of pieces to collect/lust for.

AK797 · 23 March 2017, 07:54 AM

God, dead people talk a lot.

Toivonen · 23 March 2017, 07:55 AM

Yes.
Better... not dead, but end of an era for sure

capote · 23 March 2017, 07:55 AM

I agree that the 5 digits were peak Rolex. But the brand is still selling watches, so not dead.

rle737ng · 23 March 2017, 07:56 AM

Not a lot of interest this year, but I'm pretty sure Rolex will survive.

FTX I · 23 March 2017, 07:57 AM

Omega did a much better job this time IMHO, but Rolex is not dead of course.

mahefa · 23 March 2017, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Eh...happens every year. People line up to complain about the offerings at Basel. Then a bunch of people buy them.

No, I don't think Rolex is dead.

Rolex has died many times in past decades, but has 11 digit numbers in balance sheet :)

CYKBC · 23 March 2017, 07:58 AM

Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water now

Bluside · 23 March 2017, 07:58 AM

Dead? That's silly.

Nothing new came out today that I am interested in. Big deal.

I just bought a brand new 2016 Explorer that was delivered today. I'm happy .

steve1k · 23 March 2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by behardt

disagree, they have miles of runway. I only like about 1/4 of the rolex models enough to buy them. This just happens to be one of the years where they didn't update anything I care about. Next year, probably a different story.

:thumb sup:

Cerachrom12 · 23 March 2017, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

You cant please all the people all the time. Some people don't get not everyone wants a SS Coke or smaller lugs on a sub.

Most profound statement ever!

brucethemanlee · 23 March 2017, 07:59 AM

Rolex will be here long after we are all gone

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The Libertine · 23 March 2017, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Rolex will be here long after we are all gone

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Truth.

Buy what you like, and like what you buy.

behardt · 23 March 2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexgiants

I've evolved to Patek.

Spending my watch dollars on AP & JLC this year I guess...

Datejus · 23 March 2017, 08:11 AM

2016 Daytona C's are amazing.

Just because they didn't produce this year means Rolex is dead?

Northern · 23 March 2017, 08:12 AM

OH PLEASE! Stop bring such a drama queen!

Karbo · 23 March 2017, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Northern

OH PLEASE! Stop bring such a drama queen!

😂 why not !

ecdc · 23 March 2017, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karbo

SD4k was for me the only acceptable watch of the 6 digits ref. The new Red SD just does not do it for me. I think 5 digits era ended Rolex golden years. I know today that I will hunt my next Rolex watches looking backward. A piece of Rolex is dead today for me.

C'mon, overreact much?

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23 March 2017, 07:38 AM	#1
Karbo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Paris, France Watch: Dayto/5164 Posts: 1,631	Rolex is dead today ? SD4k was for me the only acceptable watch of the 6 digits ref. The new Red SD just does not do it for me. I think 5 digits era ended Rolex golden years. I know today that I will hunt my next Rolex watches looking backward. A piece of Rolex is dead today for me. __________________ IG : @aka_karbo

23 March 2017, 07:42 AM	#6
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	disagree, they have miles of runway. I only like about 1/4 of the rolex models enough to buy them. This just happens to be one of the years where they didn't update anything I care about. Next year, probably a different story. __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

23 March 2017, 07:51 AM	#9
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,650	You cant please all the people all the time. Some people don't get not everyone wants a SS Coke or smaller lugs on a sub. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

23 March 2017, 07:53 AM	#11
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	I didn't enjoy this year's releases, nothing caught my attention, however, there's a rule in the watch world. ROLEX IS KING __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

23 March 2017, 07:39 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	wat?

23 March 2017, 07:41 AM	#5
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Eh...happens every year. People line up to complain about the offerings at Basel. Then a bunch of people buy them. No, I don't think Rolex is dead.

23 March 2017, 07:49 AM	#7
speedmaster73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 1,231	Rolex is not dead. Rolex however is changing with the times and will continue to do so. is the purists rolex dead? 100%

23 March 2017, 07:51 AM	#8
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	A bit dramatic If you are a 5 digit fan, then how is the Explorer 1 not "acceptable" as is ? Oyster Perpetual is pretty darn consistent Daytona (especially the YG and TT, but realistically all) have been true to form Are the Sub C lugs really that much worse than the old SD4k? On the wrist you get over it pretty quickly and realize its not as big of a deal in the flesh as in photos, at least IMO and a 114060 is probably more consistent with its prior gen than the 116600 was (again IMO) YM 1 has been pretty dang consistent over the years I think you deserve a theater award

23 March 2017, 07:51 AM	#10
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	More alive than ever

23 March 2017, 07:54 AM	#12
rolexgiants "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new york, usa Posts: 2,897	I've evolved to Patek.

23 March 2017, 07:54 AM	#13
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Nothing for me....but the brand is far from dead hah. Still plenty of pieces to collect/lust for.

23 March 2017, 07:54 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	God, dead people talk a lot.

23 March 2017, 07:55 AM	#15
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 986	Yes. Better... not dead, but end of an era for sure __________________ No HEV? No Party!!! If you LOVE the Sea Dweller... Join the "BDV" https://www.instagram.com/bandadellavalvola/ https://www.facebook.com/bandadellavalvola/ http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=75294392

23 March 2017, 07:55 AM	#16
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I agree that the 5 digits were peak Rolex. But the brand is still selling watches, so not dead.

23 March 2017, 07:56 AM	#17
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 564	Not a lot of interest this year, but I'm pretty sure Rolex will survive.

23 March 2017, 07:57 AM	#18
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Omega did a much better job this time IMHO, but Rolex is not dead of course.

23 March 2017, 07:58 AM	#20
CYKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 253	Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water now

23 March 2017, 07:58 AM	#21
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,063	Dead? That's silly. Nothing new came out today that I am interested in. Big deal. I just bought a brand new 2016 Explorer that was delivered today. I'm happy .

23 March 2017, 07:59 AM	#24
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,491	Rolex will be here long after we are all gone Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2017, 08:11 AM	#27
Datejus "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: UK Watch: Datejust 116234 Posts: 42	2016 Daytona C's are amazing. Just because they didn't produce this year means Rolex is dead?

23 March 2017, 08:12 AM	#28
Northern "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Norway Posts: 50	OH PLEASE! Stop bring such a drama queen!

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