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Patrick Lim · 20 September 2011, 10:57 PM

I am really amused that several people commented about how old my Pepsi looks compared to the newer range of maxi Rolexes and modern Panerai designs:

Come on! It's only a 5-yr old Pepsi!

And it has characters, mind you

Have really Rolex pampered us so much with the maxi dial and case???
Perhaps only hardcore Rolex fans are happy with our beat-up classic pieces

What's your thought on this?

Dan Pierce · 20 September 2011, 11:02 PM

99.99999999999% of humanity would have no idea who old any Rolex is.
dP

Megalobyte · 20 September 2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

99.99999999999% of humanity would have no idea who old any Rolex is.
dP

Ahhhhhh, but the animals know, the animals....

SWIMPRUF · 20 September 2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

99.99999999999% of humanity would have no idea who old any Rolex is.
dP

padi56 · 21 September 2011, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

99.99999999999% of humanity would have no idea who old any Rolex is.
dP

X2 Dan and the maxi dial is not something new many vintage Rolex had maxi dials before the introduction of the bling gold surrounds.

Johny · 21 September 2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

X2 Dan and the maxi dial is not something new many vintage Rolex had maxi dials before the introduction of the bling gold surrounds.

hi p what model was first with the gold maxi surround? thank you.

Johny · 21 September 2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi p what model was first with the gold maxi surround? thank you.

anyone?

RolexPete · 21 September 2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny

anyone?

Yachtmaster

Cru Jones · 21 September 2011, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

X2 Dan and the maxi dial is not something new many vintage Rolex had maxi dials before the introduction of the bling gold surrounds.

Exactly. If anything, the new maxi dial is RETRO. It is true that the ceramics are shinier....whether that makes them more "modern" is debateable.

rkim11 · 21 September 2011, 01:55 AM

I think its because most people dont know Rolexes, and are comparing your Pepsi to the last ad they saw which features a Rolex with a somewhat different case and maxi dial.

Johny · 21 September 2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Exactly. If anything, the new maxi dial is RETRO. It is true that the ceramics are shinier....whether that makes them more "modern" is debateable.

the maxi dial is retro.

Casey VP-26 · 21 September 2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

X2 Dan and the maxi dial is not something new many vintage Rolex had maxi dials before the introduction of the bling gold surrounds.

Wow, bling gold surrounds. Never thought about it like that.

Spartan · 20 September 2011, 11:18 PM

I also think that the "older" watches are kinda outdated, compared to the newer ones.... BUT....that's what makes the older ones CLASSICS

...which we love soooooo much

The difference is not that big, IMO..

a perfect evolution

dddrees · 20 September 2011, 11:24 PM

I'm certainly not ready to retire either one of these. How exactly is it that they look to outdated or tired again? If anybody has any which you feel are just plain too old, please just send them my way.

Megalobyte · 20 September 2011, 11:40 PM

Isn't that the beauty of Rolex? A brand new one looks dated, in other words, timeless and classic.

gwalker · 21 September 2011, 12:33 AM

I think it's the maxi dial. I think that really makes the new watches stand out. Also the pepsi is a classic design so it has the look of an older watch IMO. Great watch anyway. I think that will be my next.

capote · 21 September 2011, 01:41 AM

I have a feeling that in ten years time the pepsi GMT isn't the model that will look outdated.

horseco · 22 September 2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

I have a feeling that in ten years time the pepsi GMT isn't the model that will look outdated.

HAHAHAH!!!!!!! I agree...

drockadam · 21 September 2011, 09:09 PM

No Rolex is too old.

tattooedfagin · 21 September 2011, 09:12 PM

i better get shot of this raggedy old thing then & buy myself something more up to date

jhcam8 · 22 September 2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

i better get shot of this raggedy old thing then & buy myself something more up to date

I have a nice, new FF - we can trade!

Jinder · 21 September 2011, 09:29 PM

Simple classic lines, what makes a Rolex so beautiful.
I really do believe most people (the avg Joe) don't really know what a Rolex watch look like...almost all my friends don't know.

Is Rolex too old? Noooooo! Lol
Classic and timeless!

HL65 · 21 September 2011, 09:33 PM

The older the better!! The great thing about Rolex is they have stuck to their roots!

Jinder · 21 September 2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by steelerfan65

the older the better!! The great thing about rolex is they have stuck to their roots!

x2

Danand · 21 September 2011, 10:31 PM

I'm sure I will get flamed or banned for saying this but to me the pepsi screams 70's (or early 80's maybe) in terms of style. There were a ton of replicas or other designs back then that were patterned off of it. Don't see them so much any more.
(my brother had a seiko that looked like a cross between the pepsi and a moonwatch from the mid 70's. This is the type of thing I'm picturing).

al_bongo · 21 September 2011, 10:47 PM

It's a specialist group of acquaintances if they can even tell the difference between current and previous models.

Panerai I suspect is a virtually unknown brand to most people out with those with an interest in watches therefore I find it difficult to accept the comments re your Pepsi as representative.

Rags · 21 September 2011, 10:51 PM

Only people who know about rolexes will be able to spot a GMT,SUB,DATEJUST & know what models they are, the average person will not even know a rolex from a timex.

Roselló · 21 September 2011, 11:29 PM

GMT II Pepsi will always look great no matter how old is ti...

Timber Loftis · 21 September 2011, 11:42 PM

Your watch is gorgeous. The maxi dials are attractive but sometimes when I wear a watch with the old style dial I feel it's a bit more refined in its understatedness, and doesn't look like it's trying too hard.

rad87gn · 21 September 2011, 11:44 PM

A Rolex, no matter what the age, is still a Rolex.

20 September 2011, 10:57 PM	#1
Patrick Lim "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Singapore :) Watch: Sea Dweller 4000 Posts: 226	Interesting Comments... Are Rolex too old? I am really amused that several people commented about how old my Pepsi looks compared to the newer range of maxi Rolexes and modern Panerai designs: Come on! It's only a 5-yr old Pepsi! And it has characters, mind you Have really Rolex pampered us so much with the maxi dial and case??? Perhaps only hardcore Rolex fans are happy with our beat-up classic pieces What's your thought on this? __________________ There is never enough time for good watches

20 September 2011, 11:02 PM	#2
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	99.99999999999% of humanity would have no idea who old any Rolex is. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

20 September 2011, 11:18 PM	#13
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	I also think that the "older" watches are kinda outdated, compared to the newer ones.... BUT....that's what makes the older ones CLASSICS...which we love soooooo much The difference is not that big, IMO.. a perfect evolution __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

20 September 2011, 11:24 PM	#14
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I'm certainly not ready to retire either one of these. How exactly is it that they look to outdated or tired again? If anybody has any which you feel are just plain too old, please just send them my way. Attached Images __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 September 2011, 09:12 PM	#20
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	i better get shot of this raggedy old thing then & buy myself something more up to date __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

21 September 2011, 01:55 AM	#10
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	I think its because most people dont know Rolexes, and are comparing your Pepsi to the last ad they saw which features a Rolex with a somewhat different case and maxi dial.

20 September 2011, 11:40 PM	#15
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Isn't that the beauty of Rolex? A brand new one looks dated, in other words, timeless and classic.

21 September 2011, 12:33 AM	#16
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I think it's the maxi dial. I think that really makes the new watches stand out. Also the pepsi is a classic design so it has the look of an older watch IMO. Great watch anyway. I think that will be my next.

21 September 2011, 01:41 AM	#17
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I have a feeling that in ten years time the pepsi GMT isn't the model that will look outdated.

21 September 2011, 09:09 PM	#19
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	No Rolex is too old.

21 September 2011, 09:29 PM	#22
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	Simple classic lines, what makes a Rolex so beautiful. I really do believe most people (the avg Joe) don't really know what a Rolex watch look like...almost all my friends don't know. Is Rolex too old? Noooooo! Lol Classic and timeless!

21 September 2011, 09:33 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	The older the better!! The great thing about Rolex is they have stuck to their roots! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 September 2011, 10:31 PM	#25
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	I'm sure I will get flamed or banned for saying this but to me the pepsi screams 70's (or early 80's maybe) in terms of style. There were a ton of replicas or other designs back then that were patterned off of it. Don't see them so much any more. (my brother had a seiko that looked like a cross between the pepsi and a moonwatch from the mid 70's. This is the type of thing I'm picturing).

21 September 2011, 10:47 PM	#26
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	It's a specialist group of acquaintances if they can even tell the difference between current and previous models. Panerai I suspect is a virtually unknown brand to most people out with those with an interest in watches therefore I find it difficult to accept the comments re your Pepsi as representative.

21 September 2011, 10:51 PM	#27
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Only people who know about rolexes will be able to spot a GMT,SUB,DATEJUST & know what models they are, the average person will not even know a rolex from a timex. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

21 September 2011, 11:29 PM	#28
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	GMT II Pepsi will always look great no matter how old is ti... __________________ ......... All In.

21 September 2011, 11:42 PM	#29
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	Your watch is gorgeous. The maxi dials are attractive but sometimes when I wear a watch with the old style dial I feel it's a bit more refined in its understatedness, and doesn't look like it's trying too hard.

21 September 2011, 11:44 PM	#30
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	A Rolex, no matter what the age, is still a Rolex. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

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