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JJ Irani · 19 May 2011, 10:51 AM

Hi guys,

Just like porridge!! Some like it hot and some like it cold - but not sure who likes it in the pot nine days old!!

Well, we can start with the Sub-dates. There's still so much more love for the older TT Blue Sub 16613 as opposed to the new one. Same goes with the SS Sub-date 16610 - still eagerly sought after over the new Sub-C.

And how about the NEW Exp-II? Most of us are raving and ranting well in advance over this beauty and I'm sure it's bound to overtake the older model.

Then we have the older TOG - still quite popular as compared with the new one.

And how can we forget the original GMT-II, especially with the ever popular PEPSI bezel. I'm sure there are guys out there who would gladly opt for that one over the new GMT-IIC.

The Daytona is a mixed bag of tricks. The older ones with the Zenith El-Primero movement still commands a lot of respect and demand over the newer models with the in-house movement.

So I guess we would have mixed feelings on the above. Only problem is that with Rolex quickly disontinuing the older models, these may be hard to find as the years roll by.

Hang onto those older classics, guys. They will always hold their value!!

Cheers all - JJ

Abid · 19 May 2011, 10:53 AM

Agreed! Hit it right on the dot!

JJ Irani · 19 May 2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abid

Agreed! Hit it right on the dot!

Thanks, Abid..........I try most of the time!!

mpkRolex · 19 May 2011, 11:27 AM

well said JJ.

TheVTCGuy · 19 May 2011, 11:35 AM

JJ, I don't necessarily agree with what you're saying, but let's get to the important part of your thread...

HEY JOCKE!!!! JJ's BACK!!!! JOCKE!? ARE YOU LISTENING!?!?!? JJ's BACK!!!!

LAJM · 19 May 2011, 11:53 AM

I agree regarding the GMT-II pepsi being better for me than the new GMT IIC

Jason71 · 19 May 2011, 11:56 AM

I think I hear JJ coming over to the dark forces of the CURMUDGEONS

Art 1 · 19 May 2011, 11:57 AM

Older is better.

Casey VP-26 · 19 May 2011, 11:58 AM

JJ: You make a valid point, We are talking Rolex Sport Models.

HL65 · 19 May 2011, 12:03 PM

Old school all the way JJ!! Great post my friend!

EE33 · 19 May 2011, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

There's still so much more love for the older TT Blue Sub 16613 as opposed to the new one.
And how can we forget the original GMT-II, especially with the ever popular PEPSI bezel. I'm sure there are guys out there who would gladly opt for that one over the new GMT-IIC.

Hang onto those older classics, guys. They will always hold their value!!

Have em both and lov'in them.

Dr. Robert · 19 May 2011, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I think I hear JJ coming over to the dark forces of the CURMUDGEONS

no, no, no......we're the good guys, the "light"......you know who & his buddy you know who II are the "dark side"

Bah humbug....old guys & old Rolex watches rule

hng · 19 May 2011, 12:10 PM

That's the beauty of this world...well said JJ!

godowning · 19 May 2011, 12:18 PM

I like having a few old and a few new. Best of both worlds.

Rollie2011 · 19 May 2011, 12:23 PM

More of this curmudgeons vs modernisti crap??

Can't we just get along?

Luxe Time · 19 May 2011, 12:23 PM

It's all preference: there is something refreshing about the new Rolex models. Certainly another discussion, but the new Sub C feels like a whole other watch on your wrist versus the 16610. Much "richer" and more solid feeling, while keeping classic styling cues in mind. To each his own!

therolexguy · 19 May 2011, 12:24 PM

Classic JJ. Awesome. I have a mixed bag of both new and old. I think there are advantages to both.

Dan2010 · 19 May 2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

no, no, no......we're the good guys, the "light"......you know who & his buddy you know who II are the "dark side"

Bah humbug....old guys & old Rolex watches rule

Don't hate the player.............

Dan2010 · 19 May 2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

More of this curmudgeons vs modernisti crap??

Can't we just get along?

We COULD but that wouldn't be any fun now would it......

Chipmunk · 19 May 2011, 12:45 PM

Good insight.

usbzoso · 19 May 2011, 01:05 PM

well put

Warnsboy · 19 May 2011, 01:22 PM

Spot on JJ!! Couldn't have said it better. I'm drawn to the new ExpII but would save a couple $k more for one comparable to Dr. Roberts twins!!

TSts · 19 May 2011, 01:53 PM

I like what I've got, the others have no appeal to me...

George Ab · 19 May 2011, 03:44 PM

Well said JJ.

I’ve tried liking the newer models; however, I seem to throw them back into the pond a few months after owning. However, I stick with the classic models. They just look right and feel right.

Dr. Robert · 19 May 2011, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollie2011

More of this curmudgeons vs modernisti crap??

Can't we just get along?

We could but that wouldn't be any fun now would it.......

skyedog · 19 May 2011, 04:20 PM

well said

CPTL · 19 May 2011, 04:55 PM

I'm a fan of the older ones, but you can't argue with the beauty of the new Sub. Great thoughts.

The GMT Master · 19 May 2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

We could but that wouldn't be any fun now would it.......

Exactly!

Puffy · 19 May 2011, 05:43 PM

i like both old and new, apart from the ceramic models...

blackout · 19 May 2011, 06:15 PM

I LOVE ALL of them! Ill even wear a 31mm DJ if that was the only one ever left in the world!

and im 6'3 245lbs

19 May 2011, 10:51 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Some like 'em OLD, some like 'em NEW!!! Hi guys, Just like porridge!! Some like it hot and some like it cold - but not sure who likes it in the pot nine days old!! Well, we can start with the Sub-dates. There's still so much more love for the older TT Blue Sub 16613 as opposed to the new one. Same goes with the SS Sub-date 16610 - still eagerly sought after over the new Sub-C. And how about the NEW Exp-II? Most of us are raving and ranting well in advance over this beauty and I'm sure it's bound to overtake the older model. Then we have the older TOG - still quite popular as compared with the new one. And how can we forget the original GMT-II, especially with the ever popular PEPSI bezel. I'm sure there are guys out there who would gladly opt for that one over the new GMT-IIC. The Daytona is a mixed bag of tricks. The older ones with the Zenith El-Primero movement still commands a lot of respect and demand over the newer models with the in-house movement. So I guess we would have mixed feelings on the above. Only problem is that with Rolex quickly disontinuing the older models, these may be hard to find as the years roll by. Hang onto those older classics, guys. They will always hold their value!! Cheers all - 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!!

19 May 2011, 11:27 AM	#4
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	well said JJ. __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

19 May 2011, 11:56 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I think I hear JJ coming over to the dark forces of the CURMUDGEONS __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

19 May 2011, 12:03 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Old school all the way JJ!! Great post my friend! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 May 2011, 12:10 PM	#13
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	That's the beauty of this world...well said JJ! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

19 May 2011, 10:53 AM	#2
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	Agreed! Hit it right on the dot!

19 May 2011, 11:35 AM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	JJ, I don't necessarily agree with what you're saying, but let's get to the important part of your thread... HEY JOCKE!!!! JJ's BACK!!!! JOCKE!? ARE YOU LISTENING!?!?!? JJ's BACK!!!!

19 May 2011, 11:53 AM	#6
LAJM "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Larry Location: Canada Watch: Explorer II Posts: 270	I agree regarding the GMT-II pepsi being better for me than the new GMT IIC

19 May 2011, 11:57 AM	#8
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Older is better.

19 May 2011, 11:58 AM	#9
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	JJ: You make a valid point, We are talking Rolex Sport Models.

19 May 2011, 12:18 PM	#14
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	I like having a few old and a few new. Best of both worlds.

19 May 2011, 12:23 PM	#15
Rollie2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: John Location: Palm Beach, FL Watch: Sub-C + Exp 42 Posts: 1,654	More of this curmudgeons vs modernisti crap?? Can't we just get along?

19 May 2011, 12:23 PM	#16
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	It's all preference: there is something refreshing about the new Rolex models. Certainly another discussion, but the new Sub C feels like a whole other watch on your wrist versus the 16610. Much "richer" and more solid feeling, while keeping classic styling cues in mind. To each his own!

19 May 2011, 12:24 PM	#17
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Classic JJ. Awesome. I have a mixed bag of both new and old. I think there are advantages to both.

19 May 2011, 12:45 PM	#20
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Good insight. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

19 May 2011, 01:05 PM	#21
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	well put

19 May 2011, 01:22 PM	#22
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Spot on JJ!! Couldn't have said it better. I'm drawn to the new ExpII but would save a couple $k more for one comparable to Dr. Roberts twins!!

19 May 2011, 01:53 PM	#23
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	I like what I've got, the others have no appeal to me... __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

19 May 2011, 03:44 PM	#24
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Well said JJ. I’ve tried liking the newer models; however, I seem to throw them back into the pond a few months after owning. However, I stick with the classic models. They just look right and feel right. __________________

19 May 2011, 04:20 PM	#26
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	well said

19 May 2011, 04:55 PM	#27
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	I'm a fan of the older ones, but you can't argue with the beauty of the new Sub. Great thoughts. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

19 May 2011, 05:43 PM	#29
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i like both old and new, apart from the ceramic models... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

19 May 2011, 06:15 PM	#30
blackout "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Everywhere Watch: SubC LN & LV Posts: 743	I LOVE ALL of them! Ill even wear a 31mm DJ if that was the only one ever left in the world! and im 6'3 245lbs

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