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29 April 2014, 07:36 AM
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Cerachrom passion fading out
In the last two years I've gone thru maybe 10 modern Rolexes, and in the beginning I was overwhelmed by the new ceramic bezel and all the new features the modern Rolex watches brought a few years ago. But lately I've got bored of all that new and "better" stuff. Now I'm pretty much seeking for some vintage watches and other brands as well. That's just me and to each their own, but has anyone felt the same maybe?
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29 April 2014, 07:51 AM
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No I like all the new upgrades
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29 April 2014, 07:53 AM
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I too like all the upgrades. I wish you luck searching for the older models.
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29 April 2014, 07:56 AM
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No I don't
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29 April 2014, 08:04 AM
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I like the modern Rolexes more than vintage ones.
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29 April 2014, 08:07 AM
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29 April 2014, 08:08 AM
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29 April 2014, 08:12 AM
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Never was excited by any of the new upgrades personally. I have yet to see a new Sea Dweller in the flesh however.
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29 April 2014, 08:16 AM
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Not into other brands so much but definitely like older model rolex's...
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29 April 2014, 08:22 AM
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The vintage have a place, but I can't pretend the upgrades aren't upgrades. It's like owning a Model T versus and modern car. Both cool, but the upgrades....
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29 April 2014, 08:30 AM
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I tend towards the new, more modern stuff though there are a couple of exceptions.
I really want to acquire some examples of the previous gen GMTs, and I also like the older Subs. In fact, I'm giving my just serviced and polished 16610 to my son for college graduation and I'm trying to decide whether to replace it with a SubLVC or simply replacing it with another 16610. Right now I'm leaning towards the LVC. Then I'll will be on to the older GMTs. Of course, I can get most of my GMT fix with one watch and a few bezels.
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29 April 2014, 08:33 AM
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Here's me thinking they were virtually identical save a new clasp and bezel material.
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29 April 2014, 08:37 AM
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I like the newer models and the vintage one's as well. I guess I'm fickle! Oh, I almost forgot, I like ANYTHING Rolex has produced. I drank the kool-aid but I don't care........
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29 April 2014, 08:43 AM
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The vintage and the modern can co-exist in peace. Get them all :)
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29 April 2014, 08:55 AM
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Did someone say vintage
 Find one that's that's perfect is my advice, mine is like it came out of an AD yesterday. |
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29 April 2014, 08:56 AM
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i own both. there's + and - with all gen of rolexes. beauty is there's plenty to choose from.
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29 April 2014, 09:02 AM
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If it has the coronet on the dial, I like it.
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29 April 2014, 09:53 AM
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29 April 2014, 10:14 AM
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Agree with the OP. Ceramic models lack character, IMO, with each one I see looking the same as the last. Whereas older models each look slightly different.
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29 April 2014, 10:19 AM
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They both have their pluses and minuses.
I do love the upgrades with the new ones though. |
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29 April 2014, 10:21 AM
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I like bright shiny new stuff
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29 April 2014, 10:42 AM
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I am not a fan of the ceramic bezels. I think they look like plastic. I prefer the metal Sea-Dweller and Submariner bezels.
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29 April 2014, 10:45 AM
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29 April 2014, 10:50 AM
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I appreciate the old ones but I prefer the new ones
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29 April 2014, 11:07 AM
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I've never had the passion for ceramic. My next rolex will be vintage
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29 April 2014, 11:12 AM
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My first Rolex was a GMT Master II Pepsi circa 2001, certainly not 'old' but having just gotten the GMT BLNR, it just feels like a whole different league. I mean the bracelet alone is so buttery and solid, clasping it when I put it on is an OCCASION. That said, the older GMT allowed me to have two different looks as I could swap for an all black bezel and have a cool Submariner look with a splash of red on the dial. A single red 1680 is definitely on my short list, tried a beautiful one on today and I was really special, even on a beaten up jangly bracelet. I think I'll put my future vintage pieces on leathers and natos and leave the steel bracelets for the new class. But that's just like...my opinion man...
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29 April 2014, 11:13 AM
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the new ceramic adds more bling to the new watches, If you combine it with the PCL you will end up with a bit much bling. one of the major faults with the new GMT IMO is the PCL.
not to mention the 1100$ bill you can add if you "chip" the cerachrome bezel vs. 200$ for the old "fading" bezel. |
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29 April 2014, 11:14 AM
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Newer is not always better. Rolex has a way of fixing stuff that ain't broke.
It's called Marketing and Rolex does it very well. |
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29 April 2014, 11:40 AM
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29 April 2014, 11:43 AM
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Can anyone raise their hand if they've had to replace their ceramic bezel?
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