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15 November 2013, 03:42 AM | #1 |
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Rolex's best decade..
From 60s to
2010s, which decade was Rolex best production years in terms of likability of the models, you think? I say 70-80s. |
15 November 2013, 04:14 AM | #2 |
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Interesting to see where this goes.
I'm gonna say the advent of sel is the thing that allowed me to take the price tag more seriously!! |
15 November 2013, 04:16 AM | #3 |
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It'll be the 60s or 70s. I'd have to go 70s.
1675,1655, Daytona, all the Subs, it's all there
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I'm a fan of the 5 digits era
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15 November 2013, 04:21 AM | #5 |
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Well the choice of models - if that's a relevant factor - has never been greater, so I'll say the here & now
I hope this thread does not turn into a 'new vs old debate' (to put it politely) - imho we've had plenty of those lately
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1970's - 1665 SD perfect example...but today's models and selection are exciting.
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Gmmm thats tough
sub in the 50s and daytona in the 60's I would have to go 50's for a sub :) |
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15 November 2013, 04:38 AM | #9 |
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The models i choose to wear are from the 2000's
My first was an E serial from 1991, it was essentially the same for me.... I guess the 90's would hit all the bases that are relevant to my choice. Re SELs, they are nice but not a deal breaker. I will confidently say that my interest lays in the range from lugholes to water resistance, avoiding anything outside. (Some vintage models may suffer from lack of water resistance= n/g for me)
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I like them all! I just wish I had the money!
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15 November 2013, 05:26 AM | #11 |
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2000s. Since I started buying them.
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15 November 2013, 05:29 AM | #13 |
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I say right now. Best stuff in decades.
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15 November 2013, 06:39 AM | #14 |
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70's...
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15 November 2013, 06:42 AM | #15 |
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If likability is based on sales volume, I say today.
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15 November 2013, 07:17 AM | #16 |
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Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.
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Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.
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When were they crap and how many of them ever failed??
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After wearing my sub for 20 years, every minute of every day, i found the oyster bracelet was functional, dependable and beautiful. As has been said before newer is not always better. There may be a list of pros and cons on each side, but i would choose the attributes of the older styles over the new.
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15 November 2013, 08:05 AM | #21 |
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I would say anytime up to the early 80s!
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I agree its been debated numerous times, but you did bring it up , fyi ive owned a new daytona and a new explorer II...both traded. I agree that the new bracelets have a quality feel & weight to them that the older do not match, but functionally, i found zero downside to the older. Dont get me wrong i thought poorly of the older bracelets for years when i was a new owner, but after amazing and proven service and extensive use, i am a convert and advocate
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The one before last.
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15 November 2013, 12:59 PM | #25 |
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Nowish- 60's 70's 80's 90's its all the same- but for god sakes bring back the SEA Dweller!!
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15 November 2013, 01:00 PM | #26 |
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Current line up for me
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15 November 2013, 01:14 PM | #27 |
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I doubt the 1950s will ever be bettered by Rolex: intro of the Explorer/Submariner/Milgauss. But as you don't offer the '50s as an option, I'd have to say the '60s, for the 5513 and Exp 1016...both the longest running models, afaik.
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The 20's, duh....
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16 November 2013, 06:52 AM | #30 |
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70's for me .......plus now for the Deepsea (I know that's cheating!) :)
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