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Old 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.
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Old 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!!
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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 04:21 AM   #4
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I'm a fan of the 5 digits era
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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 04:22 AM   #6
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1970's - 1665 SD perfect example...but today's models and selection are exciting.
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Old 15 November 2013, 04:29 AM   #7
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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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Old 15 November 2013, 04:30 AM   #8
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I say 70-80s.
But that is 2 decades.
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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 04:48 AM   #10
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I like them all! I just wish I had the money!
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Old 15 November 2013, 05:26 AM   #11
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2000s. Since I started buying them.
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Old 15 November 2013, 05:28 AM   #12
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90's. Hey come on, it was the Baywatch decade people.


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Old 15 November 2013, 05:29 AM   #13
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I say right now. Best stuff in decades.
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Old 15 November 2013, 06:39 AM   #14
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 07:30 AM   #17
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Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.
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Old 15 November 2013, 07:33 AM   #18
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When were they crap and how many of them ever failed??


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Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.
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Old 15 November 2013, 07:45 AM   #19
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Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.
Im surprised by your comment,
After wearing my sub for 20 years, every minute of every day, i found the oyster bracelet was functional, dependable and beautiful.

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Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.
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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Old 15 November 2013, 07:51 AM   #20
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Im surprised by your comment,
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.
Not going to get into this old discussion about bracelets. Hold an old Daytona and Sub along side new one's and come to your own opinion. DJ too, some of those are stretched so bad it's awful.
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Old 15 November 2013, 08:05 AM   #21
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I would say anytime up to the early 80s!
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Old 15 November 2013, 09:58 AM   #22
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Not going to get into this old discussion about bracelets. Hold an old Daytona and Sub along side new one's and come to your own opinion. DJ too, some of those are stretched so bad it's awful.
Art,
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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Old 15 November 2013, 10:03 AM   #23
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I say right now. Best stuff in decades.
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Old 15 November 2013, 10:03 AM   #24
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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 01:00 PM   #26
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Current line up for me
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Old 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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Old 15 November 2013, 01:24 PM   #28
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Me too.
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Old 15 November 2013, 01:45 PM   #29
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The 20's, duh....
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Old 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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