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Old 10 October 2015, 04:47 AM   #1
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Awful Rolex anyone?

I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.
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Old 10 October 2015, 04:56 AM   #2
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I wouldn't say awful, but probably the Cellini.
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Old 10 October 2015, 05:00 AM   #3
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Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II.
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Old 10 October 2015, 05:09 AM   #4
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Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II.
x2 forgot those abominations
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Old 11 October 2015, 12:27 AM   #5
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Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II.
That. I know some forum members sport this watch, but I can't stop laughing at it when it shows up.
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Old 10 October 2015, 05:06 AM   #6
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I could never quite understand the bark finish myself
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Old 10 October 2015, 05:09 AM   #7
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Well... I wouldn't call them awful/fugly, however, here are a few Rolex watches in my collection that many say have serious aesthetic flaws... For me there is beauty in the abstract nature of these pieces... In short, I'm saying I love them!







According to TRF these 2 Explorer's are Rolex's worst ever, with the 214270 being built with short hands and the Noir 216570 just being big, dark and ugly as ever...

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Old 10 October 2015, 05:42 AM   #8
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I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.
agree, I could own and love any one. I do prefer some over others, but would take and wear and enjoy any one of them!
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Old 10 October 2015, 05:45 AM   #9
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Only a few models I wouldn't buy. The YM2 comes to mind. Too much going on with complications i'd never use. I don't hate it though, I don't hate any rolex
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:02 AM   #10
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I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.
Most people hating or bashing Rolex probably do so for frivolous reasons--none of which warrant discussion. Personally, are their Rolex models I would not buy? Yes. Do I believe those same models are incredibly engineered pieces? Yes. In fact, I agree with your first sentence BIG LEAGUE (Trump voice... ;))
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:06 AM   #11
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I like some a lot more than others, so I'm in agreement
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:15 AM   #12
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Different strokes for different folks. That's why there are so many models. I like them all, even if some are very "flashy"
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:18 AM   #13
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I like em all
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:22 AM   #14
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There are a few that I would never buy, but as the saying goes "there is a lid for every trashcan".
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:35 AM   #15
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Each and every Rolex has its place.
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:37 AM   #16
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I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs
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Old 10 October 2015, 07:38 AM   #17
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I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs
I'll bash you for hating on planes in a watch thread!

King Air is a plane made by Beechcraft.

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Old 11 October 2015, 07:39 AM   #18
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I'll bash you for hating on planes in a watch thread!

King Air is a plane made by Beechcraft.

Time to turn in your WIS card.
Good One!! I spit water on the screen with this one...LOL
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Old 13 October 2015, 04:03 AM   #19
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I'll bash you for hating on planes in a watch thread!

King Air is a plane made by Beechcraft.

Time to turn in your WIS card.



On the topic of this thread, there are several Rolex models I don't care for. But someone on here probably has one of them and it may be their pride and joy. Who am I to put down what they like? Opinions are like belly buttons......
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Old 10 October 2015, 07:45 AM   #20
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I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs
What is a King Air?
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:42 AM   #21
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Old 10 October 2015, 06:49 AM   #22
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What is the Msrp on that hideous abomination?
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Old 10 October 2015, 12:17 PM   #23
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what is the msrp on that hideous abomination?
$89,105
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Old 10 October 2015, 07:42 AM   #24
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love it , love it :c heers::che ers::cheer s: :c heers::che ers::cheer s::c lap::cla p: :c lap:
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Old 10 October 2015, 12:31 PM   #25
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Old 10 October 2015, 01:28 PM   #26
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It's also fake.
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Old 10 October 2015, 03:39 PM   #27
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It's also fake.
You sure about that?

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Old 11 October 2015, 01:15 AM   #28
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You sure about that?

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Gregg, I wasn't saying that model isn't real, I was saying that the picture that keeps getting posted is of a replica model of the leopard Daytona.

It's clear when you look at the "30" on the dial.
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Old 11 October 2015, 01:21 AM   #29
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The model does exist, but the watch in that picture is a fake.
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Old 11 October 2015, 10:24 AM   #30
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It's also fake.
Thank you. A rather poor attempt at replicating the meteorite dial. (post #16)
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