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1 October 2018, 07:13 AM | #1 |
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Wimbledon dial, fad?
I’m gonna get one from davidsw tonight regardless but I wanted to start the convo, do y’all think the Wimbledon dial is a fad or timeless
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1 October 2018, 07:24 AM | #2 |
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I wouldn’t call it a fad, but I did find it to be a little too busy. I traded David SW last Saturday, for a Fluted Oyster Blue stick, and my TT Jub slate green Roman.
I had an issue with TT, Jub, and dial face. The dial just didn’t seem concentric, I didn’t like the gaps, and couldn’t make a solid call on what minute I was working on.also no Lume. David SW, was a pleasure to deal with... |
1 October 2018, 07:30 AM | #3 |
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It's a masterpiece..and framed in a 2 tone rose gold jubilee bracelet and flutted bezel it's a work of art..
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1 October 2018, 07:41 AM | #4 |
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I was originally gong for the silver dial at first but decided not to play it safe, although I love the silver dial when this version came out this year in SS I was all in. I guess this is really not the Wimbledon dial because it's not a TT with yellow or rose gold hands? But fad? I don't think so..
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1 October 2018, 09:40 AM | #6 |
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It doesn't really feel smaller but it is lighter and more comfortable around the wrist and clasp. Somewhat noticeable. I also prefer the smooth and oyster. It seems more sporty and they shine well together. If you love and half to have lume this may not be the one.
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I like it.
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1 October 2018, 08:28 AM | #9 |
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This dial has been around for a while, starting with the DJ2 when it was first released, about 2009 or so. So, I don't think it's a fad. A niche following and market, maybe, but not a fad.
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1 October 2018, 08:31 AM | #10 |
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I should say I’m thinkng fluted, Jub, not yellow or rose, I am a bit concerned on no lume
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I had a TT DJ2 with this dial about 6 years ago! It looked good then and still does today so not sure it’s a fad, there’s certainly not excessive hype it’s a really nice dial.
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1 October 2018, 08:38 AM | #12 |
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Cool dial, be better with lume though
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1 October 2018, 08:44 AM | #13 |
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Wimbledon dial, fad?
I think it looks amazing with a fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet
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1 October 2018, 08:49 AM | #15 |
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Today was the first time I tried a jub on seriously considering it, I felt the claps broke it up a bit but I guess you get used to it?
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I just traded my wimbledon dial datejust. I really liked the look of it but biggest issue, and it's been said many times in this thread, NO LUME.
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1 October 2018, 09:43 AM | #17 |
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It’s nice
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If I had a DJ, it'd be this one
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1 October 2018, 10:08 AM | #19 |
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Its been around for a long time already.
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1 October 2018, 12:33 PM | #20 |
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Does Rolex make fad watches?
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1 October 2018, 01:05 PM | #21 |
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That awful, random 9 stick is a non starter. The dial strikes me as a lazy effort.
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I never once thought of this watch as polarizing, but I guess it is. Some people are even willing to be blowhards about it. lol. We're not going to change each others minds. I for one think asymmetry keeps things interesting. Any Rolex with a date complication is already asymmetrical.
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Did Rolex run out of Roman numeral 9s?
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1 October 2018, 03:01 PM | #30 |
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I think there's a middle ground between "fad" and "timeless" -- "small but dedicated following," perhaps?
It's not to my tastes, personally, but this thread already shows that some folks love it. |
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