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25 August 2015, 11:24 AM | #1 |
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Rolex LE black venom line?
So while playing around on Chrono24 I saw a very appealing explorer II that was completely black with red hands. Closer investigation led me to the Black Venom Limited Edition line which accounted for every series of Rolex. I cant find anything stating whether this was something done with Rolex or if its a third party coming in and putting aftermarket pieces onto the watch. Has anyone heard of these watches at all? I have a link but i'm not entirely sure of its legitimacy so I wont link it but a quick google search will get you to the orologi page.
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25 August 2015, 11:26 AM | #2 |
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Company that does aftermarket modifications not authorized by Rolex
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25 August 2015, 12:56 PM | #3 |
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completely devalues the watch too
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25 August 2015, 01:30 PM | #4 |
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While they double the price!
No thanks!
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25 August 2015, 02:08 PM | #5 |
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They are NOT a Rolex LE watch.
They are a Black Venom LE watch made by customizing a standard Rolex model. They will not have a Rolex warranty nor will Rolex work on one..
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25 August 2015, 03:17 PM | #6 |
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The don't just destroy Rolexes, they do the same to many brands.
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25 August 2015, 03:20 PM | #7 |
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Companies like that and Blaken are the equivalent of taking a S class Mercedes or 7 series Bmw and then painting it purple and putting 27 inch spinning wheels on it. Ghetto and classless.
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25 August 2015, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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I want this one.
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26 August 2015, 12:37 AM | #9 |
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Do you think Rolex would ever call anything "Black Venom" or allow that name to be attributed to them?
The IMO juvenile name sounds more like a gaming PC or a Video Card. |
26 August 2015, 12:44 AM | #10 |
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Nasty looking garbage
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26 August 2015, 12:48 AM | #11 |
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This is what I think of Black Venom...
The Name sounds almost Kool enough to DESTROY a watch...lol
Black Venom
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26 August 2015, 12:48 AM | #12 | |
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I wouldn't absolutely say they "destroy" rolexes. Some can be very interesting and say a lot about someone's personality. This isn't mine, but I find it fascinating: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 August 2015, 12:51 AM | #13 | |
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Yet some companies can taken a high end car and paint it a matte color or add modifications to it which change the appearance. Yes a lot of the Bammfords are over the top but not all at bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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26 August 2015, 01:36 AM | #15 |
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I guess we've found a nickname for the new YM
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He is a current model M3 in Daytona Violet. Not to thread jack, but color v classy is in the eye of the beholder.
There are many aftermarket black rolexes that are stunning. |
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Not for me...but someone will buy.
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26 August 2015, 02:42 AM | #19 |
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I like them. Most of them anyway.
If I had unlimited funds if be down with 1 or 2.
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M3 in Daytona vilolet? Yes please.
Black rolex? Naw. Pvd and dlc scratch like crazy
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Neither of those BMW's have been customized.
The watches on the other hand are abominations. I can clearly see that even without a 10x loupe.
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Wouldn't touch it.
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26 August 2015, 05:31 AM | #25 |
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cant argue that some of them look great , as the pictures taken , it would scare me to think of how one may look five years down the line ,,,
pics anyone ?? just noticed the one for sale ,,,, |
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It makes me laugh that when somebody posts about customising a Rolex or has the slightest negative word against Rolex, there are many on here who take it as a personal insult. You might as well be having a dig at their own children.
They are watches, that's all, just watches and the owner can do what he/she wishes with them. A lot of the DLC customisation I don't like, but a lot of them I do like.
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But I bet quite a few have an engine aftermarket tune up, or SOME custom job to them. Either way, it's just a watch. Different strokes for different folks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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