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JRell · 28 March 2023, 01:11 AM

I am telling you, I am not a huge dress watch fan but the 1908 looks fantastic.

Chewbacca · 28 March 2023, 01:13 AM

Like it even more now. Thanks for posting.

tifosi · 28 March 2023, 01:14 AM

Ruined!!!!!

gnardex · 28 March 2023, 01:14 AM

if you want to see the new caliber,
here is a 30 sec movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6DCMuim6_s

Krash · 28 March 2023, 01:15 AM

I think it's a home run. I like it a lot.

JRell · 28 March 2023, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnardex

if you want to see the new caliber,
here is a 30 sec movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6DCMuim6_s

Wow. My god am I getting a dress watch? I think Rolex knocked it out of the park with this release.

Chewbacca · 28 March 2023, 01:18 AM

Transparent case back on a traditionally dressy watch is good.

Cr_Zeek · 28 March 2023, 01:20 AM

I still think Omega did it better,

Screenshot 2023-03-27 081855.jpg

FloridaBill · 28 March 2023, 02:00 AM

Rolex is copying Patek Calatrava

Mick006 · 28 March 2023, 02:01 AM

Disagree. I like the omega, but the 1908 is much nicer imho

JParm · 28 March 2023, 02:12 AM

Gorgeous. 1st Rolex dress watch that I actually want to buy.

BayAreaTech · 28 March 2023, 02:13 AM

Beautiful. Look at all the trademark Haute Horlogerie finishing techniques. Gold sinks really pop. I believe this may be tremendous value if the finishing in real life is up to par with competitors.

I am eagerly watching for the first in depth review vs. promo videos.

Daytona81 · 28 March 2023, 02:14 AM

Rolex definitely took a step in the right direction with this one.

Krash · 28 March 2023, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick006

Disagree. I like the omega, but the 1908 is much nicer imho

Yeah, I don’t know how you can compare the 2. Apples and oranges.

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Robf52 · 28 March 2023, 02:27 AM

Rolex needed to step up their game, and they definitely did with the 1908. Well done.

marmite2005 · 28 March 2023, 03:58 AM

The Rotar is gold colour, does anyone know if its actually made of 18k Gold like the APs?

tifosi · 28 March 2023, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marmite2005

The Rotar is gold colour, does anyone know if its actually made of 18k Gold like the APs?

No way. Not for Rolex money.

francoamerican · 28 March 2023, 04:14 AM

i like this a lot wish it were in steel as a good jlc master control competitor. the jlc 899 movement also appears a little bit less industrial to me and a bit finer to me

INC · 28 March 2023, 04:34 AM

For me, it's not looking like a dress, but a grandpa watch. But it's just me :)

tifosi · 28 March 2023, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INC

For me, it's not looking like a dress, but a grandpa watch. But it's just me :)

haha. Have to have been born in 1908 to rock it.

darrenho · 28 March 2023, 04:41 AM

Why not Mercedes hand on the hour hand? The circle in the hour hand looks a bit hollow...

tifosi · 28 March 2023, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenho

Why not Mercedes hand on the hour hand? The circle in the hour hand looks a bit hollow...

I kinda like it...very "Breguet-esque". I think straight up Mercedes might look too sporty. IMO.

Brich436 · 28 March 2023, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

I am telling you, I am not a huge dress watch fan but the 1908 looks fantastic.

100% I concur and it has steered me away from the Lange I had been eyeing for a potential dress watch.

Guppydriver · 28 March 2023, 04:50 AM

I like the Lange 1815 and PP 6119R small seconds more...

I think most will. The question is will they (you guys') like it $9k more?

tifosi · 28 March 2023, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

I like the Lange 1815 and PP 6119R small seconds more...

I think most will. The question is will they (you guys') like it $9k more?

I'd still pick a Lange Saxonia over the 1908.

brandrea · 28 March 2023, 04:55 AM

For me there’s a bit too much going on with that dial for a dress watch, YMMV

Bulldozer · 28 March 2023, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr_Zeek

I still think Omega did it better,

I like this more too.

Also, why is it 1908, and not 1905? Is Rolex trying to rewrite history? Oh yeah, it's not an English watch company founded in 1905, it's Swiss... see, 1908!

SS Oyster · 28 March 2023, 04:58 AM

Too bad they out that beautiful movement in a watch no one will buy.

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GoingPlaces · 28 March 2023, 04:58 AM

I like the watch and applaud the commitment to go open caseback.

Any commentary on the quality of finishing? Obviously not ALS level but does it pass for a 22K dress watch?

Guppydriver · 28 March 2023, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

I'd still pick a Lange Saxonia over the 1908.

I probably would too Russ.

Although the Saxonia is 35mm I believe, I listed the 1815 because it is the same size as the Rolex 1908.

The Saxonia is pretty much the same price as the 1908. Tough call for many, Lange makes a helluva watch.

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28 March 2023, 01:13 AM	#2
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Like it even more now. Thanks for posting.

28 March 2023, 01:14 AM	#4
gnardex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: ITALY Watch: 16610LN - 126600 Posts: 335	if you want to see the new caliber, here is a 30 sec movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6DCMuim6_s

28 March 2023, 01:15 AM	#5
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,061	I think it's a home run. I like it a lot.

28 March 2023, 01:18 AM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Transparent case back on a traditionally dressy watch is good.

28 March 2023, 01:20 AM	#8
Cr_Zeek "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: BC Posts: 134	I still think Omega did it better, Screenshot 2023-03-27 081855.jpg

28 March 2023, 02:00 AM	#9
FloridaBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Bill Location: Florida Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 241	Rolex is copying Patek Calatrava

28 March 2023, 02:01 AM	#10
Mick006 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: PA, US Posts: 550	Disagree. I like the omega, but the 1908 is much nicer imho

28 March 2023, 02:12 AM	#11
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	Gorgeous. 1st Rolex dress watch that I actually want to buy.

28 March 2023, 02:13 AM	#12
BayAreaTech "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 100	Beautiful. Look at all the trademark Haute Horlogerie finishing techniques. Gold sinks really pop. I believe this may be tremendous value if the finishing in real life is up to par with competitors. I am eagerly watching for the first in depth review vs. promo videos.

28 March 2023, 02:14 AM	#13
Daytona81 Banned Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Houston Posts: 62	Rolex definitely took a step in the right direction with this one.

28 March 2023, 03:58 AM	#16
marmite2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: UK Watch: Slim wrist master Posts: 564	The Rotar is gold colour, does anyone know if its actually made of 18k Gold like the APs?

28 March 2023, 04:14 AM	#18
francoamerican "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: bay area Posts: 571	i like this a lot wish it were in steel as a good jlc master control competitor. the jlc 899 movement also appears a little bit less industrial to me and a bit finer to me

28 March 2023, 04:34 AM	#19
INC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Budapest, HU Watch: 17000B, B+W Posts: 1,984	For me, it's not looking like a dress, but a grandpa watch. But it's just me :)

28 March 2023, 04:41 AM	#21
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 218	Why not Mercedes hand on the hour hand? The circle in the hour hand looks a bit hollow...

28 March 2023, 04:50 AM	#24
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 1,664	I like the Lange 1815 and PP 6119R small seconds more... I think most will. The question is will they (you guys') like it $9k more?

28 March 2023, 04:55 AM	#26
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,713	For me there’s a bit too much going on with that dial for a dress watch, YMMV

28 March 2023, 04:58 AM	#28
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	Too bad they out that beautiful movement in a watch no one will buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 March 2023, 04:58 AM	#29
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	I like the watch and applaud the commitment to go open caseback. Any commentary on the quality of finishing? Obviously not ALS level but does it pass for a 22K dress watch?

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