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1 May 2016, 10:18 PM | #1 |
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a better rolex
This is my recommendation for a better Rolex:
1. I like a date function but do not care for the cyclops. Time to give it up or offer a date without the cyclops. 2. my datejust 11 is a perfect size (41mm) but the hands are too thin for a good lume. Rolex should use the thicker hands such as on my GMT master 3. Rolex should clean up its face. Way too much writing. I count over 70 letters excluding the "swiss made". Its a watch...not a billboard. Cut the writing way down. Just "Rolex" should be enough. If you have to have more put it on the case back. 4. Change out the bracelet to the fold over security class such as on trhe GMT and other sport watches. I would be your first buyer |
1 May 2016, 10:42 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to TRF
Sounds like you're looking for a Tudor NorthFlag. |
1 May 2016, 11:06 PM | #3 | |
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2 May 2016, 12:49 AM | #4 |
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Go sea dweller!
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2 May 2016, 05:25 AM | #5 |
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interesting observation/commentary...Rolex could remove the 'officially certified' & just leave it as 'superlative chronometer' or 'precision'.
on the other hand, the cyclops magnifier is part of Rolex's 'trademark' appearance & at best, maybe could be offered as a with/without option. |
2 May 2016, 05:38 AM | #6 |
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Sounds like you've already got a few Rolex, why would they fix what ain't broke?
Isn't a Rolex without the writing just an Invicta? |
2 May 2016, 05:46 AM | #7 | |
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If a Rolex without the writing, which I agree is now verging on gimmicky, is just an Invicta, I'd flip mine and wear something, anything, else. |
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2 May 2016, 05:48 AM | #8 |
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2 May 2016, 05:58 AM | #9 |
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2 May 2016, 06:13 AM | #10 |
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Not quite imho. Just like a Tudor isn't a Rolex.
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2 May 2016, 06:28 AM | #11 |
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....and I agree with this. I tolerate the cyclops because I don't have a choice. (Can no longer read the date without glasses, cyclops or not, but I never liked it).
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2 May 2016, 06:36 AM | #13 |
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Welcome to TRF.
You can always ask... |
2 May 2016, 06:51 AM | #14 |
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Welcome, you sound like a ton if fun...
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2 May 2016, 06:51 AM | #15 |
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Welcome, you sound like a ton of fun...
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2 May 2016, 07:08 AM | #16 |
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Wow... That's a hefty first post
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2 May 2016, 08:14 AM | #17 |
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Be sure to forward that on to Rolex SA. I am sure they will take it very seriously!
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Buy something else then not, Rolex is not for you it sounds like
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2 May 2016, 09:11 AM | #19 | |
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I'm sure that when they discovered the margin in making 40x the number of watches that could go "deep" than would ever see any scuba at all, there was no turning back. It's tactical |
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