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8 November 2013, 09:40 PM | #31 |
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8 November 2013, 09:57 PM | #32 |
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Date on Daytona, but I will probably buy one without so U guess they don't care
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8 November 2013, 10:02 PM | #33 |
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Adam... since you take it back I'll add... display back as an option!!
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8 November 2013, 10:03 PM | #34 |
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A Daytona II similar to what they have done with the DateJust and the DayDate. Increase in size but keep the original model. All about options.
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8 November 2013, 10:22 PM | #35 |
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Bigger watches. 42-44mm. It's not a fad as many once thought.
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8 November 2013, 10:36 PM | #36 |
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thinner lugs (in general) and a re-issue of the mil sub with sword hands and welded spring bars.
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8 November 2013, 10:46 PM | #37 |
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subs without cyclops
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8 November 2013, 10:48 PM | #38 |
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8 November 2013, 10:52 PM | #39 |
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8 November 2013, 10:54 PM | #40 |
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8 November 2013, 11:32 PM | #41 |
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8 November 2013, 11:45 PM | #42 |
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8 November 2013, 11:53 PM | #43 |
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A 42mm Sub, increase the size of the Daytona and add a date complication, and stop increasing prices every year or so.
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8 November 2013, 11:54 PM | #44 |
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my understanding is that the cyclops can be removed easily...
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8 November 2013, 11:57 PM | #45 | |
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Nono, there you are wrong! It is like the estate ladder, once on inflation is no issue. The only issue is that it is never to late to climb the first step. |
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9 November 2013, 12:03 AM | #46 |
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Remove all of the 'Gas Escape Valve. . . etc" text from Sea Dweller.
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9 November 2013, 12:05 AM | #47 |
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9 November 2013, 12:07 AM | #48 |
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9 November 2013, 12:11 AM | #49 |
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Love the DSSD, but all that extra text makes it too exclusively sporty, and for me, it looses the formal / dressy aspect.
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9 November 2013, 12:16 AM | #50 |
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Was joking above, but I do agree with you. The classic Submariner style has stod the test of time for more than 50 years, and would (will) probably for another 50. I keep coming back to the comparison with my Omega PO 2500, I really want to flip it for a 8500, whereas I don't see any point in flipping the 16800 for something newer. It just keeps kicking the way it is, and that is the real strength with Rolex and why they keep their value so well.
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9 November 2013, 01:28 AM | #51 |
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40mm, but a 1mm increase would give the piece a bit more presence and perceived value IMO.
I feel this way because after seeing and putting one on in person at my local AD, the first thought I had was how small it looked. Then I started thinking about its price tag! In my mind, a Chrono should always be slightly bigger than one's core product line... to differentiate the product and price. GBB (good, better, best.) I also see Chrono's as a wrist piece, an exotic one, the "one" and "only" grail of the line, one that dominates every essence. But any larger than 41mm would be fad. The big watch thing is getting old and more and more ridiculous everyday. The Daytona is stunning in photos, but in person, I just didn't feel it and wanted it to get a light steroid injection.
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9 November 2013, 01:31 AM | #52 |
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Rolex Daytona with date function please
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9 November 2013, 01:44 AM | #53 |
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Bring back Cousteau, his below the surface documentaries are missed
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9 November 2013, 01:56 AM | #54 |
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9 November 2013, 02:02 AM | #55 |
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Lug bevel & Rolex Fabric strap compliment for Sport model. Tudor (which only 1/3 Rolex price) can give that.
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9 November 2013, 02:08 AM | #56 |
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seeing as how rolex moves at glacier speed i'll stick to doable changes that could happen by 2020.
1) offer a choice of band options with the watch head purchase. buyers choice. 2) include a quality rubber band with all 300M + dive watches 3) allow for loyal AD clients (at the least) to order simple exterior replacement parts without having to return the old ones. the anti-counterfeiting argument is tired and full of holes 4) allow all rolex ad's to sell at any price they desire without retribution |
9 November 2013, 03:25 AM | #57 |
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No, not really...it's really just called the Sea-Dweller. The Sub is the normal diver and there has always been a beefed up version called Sea-Dweller and now Deepsea.
People want something in the middle or could have done with the Deepsea not being so extreme. We like it, I like it but 1000 meters would have been enough, and the huge case would not be necessary. This is what we want. Quote:
Check out this GMT2 without the cyclops. |
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9 November 2013, 03:59 AM | #59 |
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Coke GMT-C with dark red lettering and hand. I remember a pic one member posted and I was sold.
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9 November 2013, 04:00 AM | #60 |
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