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leopardprey · 17 August 2007, 08:10 PM

Seems I see some forum members now and then post that they are not too thrilled about the new models coming out, as they all have Rolex Rolex Rolex around the Chapter inside ring of the dial.

I though that I would not like it also.

But, now after having have owned two Rolex (a Datejust that I flipped and currently a TT GMT II), I have to say that you hardly notice it. For some reason it stands out on the photos, but in the flesh it is actually hard to see.

I like it. And the Crown at 12 and the Serial number at 6 is a nice addition. No more have to take off the bracelet to see the serial number.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 August 2007, 08:15 PM

To each his own, and yes I agree that it is not very noticeable when seen irl.

But IMHO the inner chapter inscription is a superflous piece of

that reminds me of Breitling.

Alcan · 17 August 2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

But IMHO the inner chapter inscription is a superflous piece of

that reminds me of Breitling.

And "Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified" plastered all over the dial isn't? Personally, I like the cleaner look of something like the 14060 Sub or even better, this early OysterQuartz. Oh well, different folks, different strokes.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 August 2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

And "Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified" plastered all over the dial isn't? Personally, I like the cleaner look of something like the 14060 Sub or even better, this early OysterQuartz. Oh well, different folks, different strokes.

You and me both, Al, you and me both

Sorry for posting this silly pic AGAIN, but it shows (of course in an exaggerated way!) how Rolex COULD look like in some years if Rolex KEEPS "over-branding" their watches in this low-class manner that is more typical of Omegas and Breitlings

ROLEX DOESN'T BLO***Y NEED THIS!

Sorry for the rant, but I am a very conservative guy when it comes to alterations to Rolex.

Anyway, here is the pic:

Alcan · 17 August 2007, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

You and me both, Al, you and me both

Sorry for posting this silly pic AGAIN, but it shows (of course in an exaggerated way!) how Rolex COULD look like in some years if Rolex KEEPS "over-branding" their watches in this low-class manner that is more typical of Omegas and Breitlings

ROLEX DOESN'T BLO***Y NEED THIS!

Sorry for the rant, but I am a very conservative guy when it comes to alterations to Rolex.

Anyway, here is the pic:

Bo, that pic is freaking hilarious! One of your best efforts for sure.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 August 2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Bo, that pic is freaking hilarious! One of your best efforts for sure.

Well, the pic's not one I made. And I have posted it here many times before, but it sure does tell the story about recent OVER-branding of Rolex, doesn't it??

jbradley02 · 17 August 2007, 08:55 PM

what a minute, so the crown on the GMT TT is at the 12 position, I thought it was t the 6?

Atomant · 17 August 2007, 09:04 PM

what's wrong with having rolex all around the chapter ring?

I like it clear on my Seadweller but the rolex rolex rolex all around the chapter ring is just attention to detail IMO.

But I might be gettin a TT blue sub soon and it would be a plus if it'll have the rolex all around the chapter ring. Do you guys think it would?

Blue Bull · 17 August 2007, 09:22 PM

I had my reservations regarding the Rolex inscription on the reflection ring.True,it stands out much more on the pics.I studied the Daytona for a while before I even saw it ...

Rolex on the inscription ring is debateable,BUT the serial nr on the ring is a must.Thats a good move.

walds11 · 17 August 2007, 09:21 PM

It's on my Z series SS Daytona. I don't mind it at all. Very subtle.

nickp · 17 August 2007, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by walds11

It's on my Z series SS Daytona. I don't mind it at all. Very subtle.

Same here. I love the way it looks when you turn your watch to see it!

advocatia · 17 August 2007, 10:54 PM

Important things to do:

#1. Cure cancer
#2. End world famine
#3. Better pay for teachers
#4. Reduce violent crime
#5. Eliminate child abuse
.
.
.
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#82734. Worry about the chapter ring on my Rolex

Edited to add: It's not a branding issue, it's a security/anti-forgery measure.

Welshwatchman · 18 August 2007, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by advocatia

Important things to do:

#1. Cure cancer
#2. End world famine
#3. Better pay for teachers
#4. Reduce violent crime
#5. Eliminate child abuse
.
.
.
.
#82734. Worry about the chapter ring on my Rolex

Edited to add: It's not a branding issue, it's a security/anti-forgery measure.

You wouldn't happen to be a teacher, would you?

JJ Irani · 18 August 2007, 04:35 AM

Nothing wrong with the Rolex inscription around the chapter ring. It's very subtle and you hardly notice it until you actually go looking for it.

JJ

leopardprey · 17 August 2007, 09:22 PM

The Crown etched in the Crystal is at 6 Oclock. The engraved crown in the inner dial ring is at 12 O Clock.

I think Rolex is starting to put the Rolex Rolex Rolex on all their models, even the older styles, that are being produced. The newer 14060m with the COSC rating on the dial also has the engraved chapter ring.

Yeah, I really like the engraved chapter ring and maxi dial of the new models!

(note: not my photo)

Robb · 17 August 2007, 09:23 PM

I think it looks great!!!!

SSD · 17 August 2007, 10:02 PM

"Und das ist OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED alles klar?"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

: lol:

Seriously, I feel the Chapter Ring inscriptions are unecessary, but I suppose I don't mind them because they're harder to see in person. The photos make them look horrible!

Flyjet601 · 17 August 2007, 10:14 PM

I agree Chad. I think the photos of it are "overkill". The real watch you hardly notice it.

S2000 Driver · 17 August 2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SSD

..."Und das ist OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED alles klar?"...

colemanitis · 17 August 2007, 10:54 PM

I like it. The DJ I just sold had the ingraved chapter ring... I thought it looked stunning!

mostel · 18 August 2007, 11:47 AM

Bo, that is SOOOOO funny! My thoughts exactly. EXACTLY!

colemanitis · 18 August 2007, 11:51 AM

No magnification needed, the serial number is VERY EASY to read... unless someone puts a black box over it.

robm · 18 August 2007, 01:19 PM

I like it. I looked at two Z model Daytonas. One with the chapter ring engraved, the other without. Otherwise identical. I chose the engraved version.

Tombstone · 18 August 2007, 05:44 PM

#1. Cure cancer
#2. End world famine
#3. Better pay for law enforcement and teachers
#4. Reduce violent crime
#5. Eliminate child abuse
Having many friends who are police officers #3 could read better pay for law enforcement so that #4 can come to pass. Police pay is so bad that police departments all over the U.S. can not fill the retirement slots. Teachers tend to want more and more. Teacher’s salaries have doubled when compared to law enforcement. Lets face it both groups need better pay.

BiG JeEzY · 18 August 2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

#1. Cure cancer
#2. End world famine
#3. Better pay for law enforcement and teachers
#4. Reduce violent crime
#5. Eliminate child abuse
Having many friends who are police officers #3 could read better pay for law enforcement so that #4 can come to pass. Police pay is so bad that police departments all over the U.S. can not fill the retirement slots. Teachers tend to want more and more. Teacher’s salaries have doubled when compared to law enforcement. Lets face it both groups need better pay.

It would probably be nicer if just ALL professions got better pay instead...then probably that can contribute to less famine eventually.

miner · 18 August 2007, 06:36 PM

20 yo GMT II

What time is it?

10 past 12

Brand new green hand GMT with Rolex Rolex Rolex around the chapter ring

What time is it?

10 past 12

I tend to only look and really look at my watch when I don't need to know what time it is.

And then I notice the other stuff.

In the mean time, the watch tells the time really well. And its a Rolex because that's what I want on my wrist....

PS If I wanted to cure cancer then I think I would've gone into medicine instead of mining. But that's me, BUT,

I salute the folk that teach and cure and save and keep us safe, because I can't and couldn't.

leopardprey · 18 August 2007, 06:29 PM

I actually think Teachers have it pretty good compared to Police Officers.

My Father retired as a Public High School Teacher 9 years ago. He was making $60,000 a year (9 years ago back when gas was ony $1 a gallon), had 2 weeks off for Christmas, 1 week off for Spring Break, Every weekend off, and had 2.5 months for the summer. Starting pay for new teachers is currently around $40,000 at his School Corporation, which in Indiana is pretty good pay with all that time off. I have actually considered going back into teaching myself, either as a Elementary Education Teacher at a private school is the USA, or teaching English in Asia. I think Teaching is a very honorable career and a good career.

Police Officers in the same town as mentioned above start out at around $39,000. Work long hours, face daily risk, political BS, PD are getting more and more PC, see bad accidents and human suffering, deal with the scum of society, forced to do mandatory overtime, work weird shifts many times which take away weekends and evenings from their families.

Gaijin · 18 August 2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

I actually think Teachers have it pretty good compared to Police Officers.

My Father retired as a Public High School Teacher 9 years ago. He was making $60,000 a year (9 years ago back when gas was ony $1 a gallon), had 2 weeks off for Christmas, 1 week off for Spring Break, Every weekend off, and had 2.5 months for the summer. Starting pay for new teachers is currently around $40,000 at his School Corporation, which in Indiana is pretty good pay with all that time off. I have actually considered going back into teaching myself, either as a Elementary Education Teacher at a private school is the USA, or teaching English in Asia. I think Teaching is a very honorable career and a good career.

Police Officers in the same town as mentioned above start out at around $39,000. Work long hours, face daily risk, political BS, PD are getting more and more PC, see bad accidents and human suffering, deal with the scum of society, forced to do mandatory overtime, work weird shifts many times which take away weekends and evenings from their families.

You just nailed it Chad. The story of my life...

Alcan · 19 August 2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Police Officers in the same town as mentioned above start out at around $39,000. Work long hours, face daily risk, political BS, PD are getting more and more PC, see bad accidents and human suffering, deal with the scum of society, forced to do mandatory overtime, work weird shifts many times which take away weekends and evenings from their families.

My hat's off to those who put it on the line every day to keep us safe.

leopardprey · 18 August 2007, 06:41 PM

Miner, We salute you as well for the hard job you have a Miner (as recent news has showed us what a risky profession you have). You have a vital job providing us with resources for our work and recreational pursuits.

But, I still can not figure out why you have a GMT II instead of an Explorer II (especially the original orange hand Exp II), Since you basically go Caving for a living!!!!!!!!! LOL

17 August 2007, 10:54 PM	#12
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Important things to do: #1. Cure cancer #2. End world famine #3. Better pay for teachers #4. Reduce violent crime #5. Eliminate child abuse . . . . #82734. Worry about the chapter ring on my Rolex Edited to add: It's not a branding issue, it's a security/anti-forgery measure. Last edited by advocatia; 18 August 2007 at 12:54 AM..

18 August 2007, 04:35 AM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nothing wrong with the Rolex inscription around the chapter ring. It's very subtle and you hardly notice it until you actually go looking for it. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

17 August 2007, 09:22 PM	#15
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	The Crown etched in the Crystal is at 6 Oclock. The engraved crown in the inner dial ring is at 12 O Clock. I think Rolex is starting to put the Rolex Rolex Rolex on all their models, even the older styles, that are being produced. The newer 14060m with the COSC rating on the dial also has the engraved chapter ring. Yeah, I really like the engraved chapter ring and maxi dial of the new models! (note: not my photo) Attached Images

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17 August 2007, 10:02 PM	#17
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	"Und das ist OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED alles klar?"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: lol: Seriously, I feel the Chapter Ring inscriptions are unecessary, but I suppose I don't mind them because they're harder to see in person. The photos make them look horrible! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

17 August 2007, 08:10 PM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	RolexRolexRolex on inside ring!!!! Seems I see some forum members now and then post that they are not too thrilled about the new models coming out, as they all have Rolex Rolex Rolex around the Chapter inside ring of the dial. I though that I would not like it also. But, now after having have owned two Rolex (a Datejust that I flipped and currently a TT GMT II), I have to say that you hardly notice it. For some reason it stands out on the photos, but in the flesh it is actually hard to see. I like it. And the Crown at 12 and the Serial number at 6 is a nice addition. No more have to take off the bracelet to see the serial number.

17 August 2007, 08:15 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	To each his own, and yes I agree that it is not very noticeable when seen irl. But IMHO the inner chapter inscription is a superflous piece of that reminds me of Breitling. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 August 2007, 08:55 PM	#7
jbradley02 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: John Location: Connecticut Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 91	what a minute, so the crown on the GMT TT is at the 12 position, I thought it was t the 6?

17 August 2007, 09:04 PM	#8
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	what's wrong with having rolex all around the chapter ring? I like it clear on my Seadweller but the rolex rolex rolex all around the chapter ring is just attention to detail IMO. But I might be gettin a TT blue sub soon and it would be a plus if it'll have the rolex all around the chapter ring. Do you guys think it would?

17 August 2007, 09:22 PM	#9
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	I had my reservations regarding the Rolex inscription on the reflection ring.True,it stands out much more on the pics.I studied the Daytona for a while before I even saw it ... Rolex on the inscription ring is debateable,BUT the serial nr on the ring is a must.Thats a good move.

17 August 2007, 09:21 PM	#10
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	It's on my Z series SS Daytona. I don't mind it at all. Very subtle.

17 August 2007, 10:14 PM	#18
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	I agree Chad. I think the photos of it are "overkill". The real watch you hardly notice it. __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

17 August 2007, 10:54 PM	#20
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I like it. The DJ I just sold had the ingraved chapter ring... I thought it looked stunning! __________________ Member #471

18 August 2007, 11:47 AM	#21
mostel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 31	Bo, that is SOOOOO funny! My thoughts exactly. EXACTLY!

18 August 2007, 11:51 AM	#22
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	No magnification needed, the serial number is VERY EASY to read... unless someone puts a black box over it. __________________ Member #471

18 August 2007, 01:19 PM	#23
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	I like it. I looked at two Z model Daytonas. One with the chapter ring engraved, the other without. Otherwise identical. I chose the engraved version.

18 August 2007, 05:44 PM	#24
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	#1. Cure cancer #2. End world famine #3. Better pay for law enforcement and teachers #4. Reduce violent crime #5. Eliminate child abuse Having many friends who are police officers #3 could read better pay for law enforcement so that #4 can come to pass. Police pay is so bad that police departments all over the U.S. can not fill the retirement slots. Teachers tend to want more and more. Teacher’s salaries have doubled when compared to law enforcement. Lets face it both groups need better pay.

18 August 2007, 06:36 PM	#26
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	20 yo GMT II What time is it? 10 past 12 Brand new green hand GMT with Rolex Rolex Rolex around the chapter ring What time is it? 10 past 12 I tend to only look and really look at my watch when I don't need to know what time it is. And then I notice the other stuff. In the mean time, the watch tells the time really well. And its a Rolex because that's what I want on my wrist.... PS If I wanted to cure cancer then I think I would've gone into medicine instead of mining. But that's me, BUT, I salute the folk that teach and cure and save and keep us safe, because I can't and couldn't.

18 August 2007, 06:29 PM	#27
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I actually think Teachers have it pretty good compared to Police Officers. My Father retired as a Public High School Teacher 9 years ago. He was making $60,000 a year (9 years ago back when gas was ony $1 a gallon), had 2 weeks off for Christmas, 1 week off for Spring Break, Every weekend off, and had 2.5 months for the summer. Starting pay for new teachers is currently around $40,000 at his School Corporation, which in Indiana is pretty good pay with all that time off. I have actually considered going back into teaching myself, either as a Elementary Education Teacher at a private school is the USA, or teaching English in Asia. I think Teaching is a very honorable career and a good career. Police Officers in the same town as mentioned above start out at around $39,000. Work long hours, face daily risk, political BS, PD are getting more and more PC, see bad accidents and human suffering, deal with the scum of society, forced to do mandatory overtime, work weird shifts many times which take away weekends and evenings from their families.

18 August 2007, 06:41 PM	#30
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Miner, We salute you as well for the hard job you have a Miner (as recent news has showed us what a risky profession you have). You have a vital job providing us with resources for our work and recreational pursuits. But, I still can not figure out why you have a GMT II instead of an Explorer II (especially the original orange hand Exp II), Since you basically go Caving for a living!!!!!!!!! LOL

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