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Bisquitlips · 23 February 2009, 09:24 AM

I think this dial is just superb! The pin cushion look is incredible.

Rolex needs to expand its choices of faces IMO.

Nica64 · 23 February 2009, 09:29 AM

Looks beautiful!!

But I don't think Rolex will ever do that, most of their watches haven't change in the last fifty years or so, correct me if I'm wrong??

ratae1950 · 23 February 2009, 10:52 AM

Not my cup of tea.

stang1 · 23 February 2009, 10:55 AM

Yes that is a very nice indeed.

sevykor · 23 February 2009, 05:12 PM

Looks "perty", but not on a Rolex. I would hate if they strayed anymore from their classic look.

Lion · 24 February 2009, 02:00 AM

There is something to be said about being conservative and not making changes which pretty much is what Rolex does!!! But I believe they could introduce a couple of modern designs to test the market and see what happens.

tjs3023 · 24 February 2009, 02:24 AM

The "Golf Ball dial"?

.It reminds me of the Pyramid dial somehow. Anyway, what would be even nicer, in conjunction with Rolex expanding their dial line, would be if Rolex would "allow" us to make changes to OUR watches

. I enjoyed the comment on Antiquetimes' website - "Rolex needs to understand we bought these watches from them,we did'nt rent them". In the short time I've been a member here I've seen many posts along the lines of "my watch needs to go to RSC so I've got to change the caseback/bracelet/bezel etc.".Maybe this current global economy would give us some leverage and an opportunity to pressure Rolex for a change in attitude? I just don't understand how it would hurt Rolex to let us buy genuine Rolex parts, i.e. dials,bezels from an AD and have them installed at an AD. It would generate income for both parties, no? I could see Rolexes' possible point of "If we make these parts available, (and I'll use the DJ as an example because there's so many variations)the customer will only buy one or two watches and than X# of parts and keep swapping instead of buying more watches,thereby lowering our bottem line". I own two DJs. I might buy two more I particularly like, but I'm not buying a dozen + to get every one I find desireable. But I could certainly spend alot of $$$ buying Rolex parts.Rant over.

Tools · 24 February 2009, 02:31 AM

If you're just talking about the texture of the dial..

Rolex already did that with their "Honeycomb" or Waffle dials of the 40's and 50's...

It's an interesting look......probably softens it up in sunlight a bit if the dimples provide shading across the face..

pz93c · 24 February 2009, 02:38 AM

It looks like a golf ball.

I'm out.

barstoolman · 24 February 2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjs3023

The "Golf Ball dial"?

.It reminds me of the Pyramid dial somehow. Anyway, what would be even nicer, in conjunction with Rolex expanding their dial line, would be if Rolex would "allow" us to make changes to OUR watches

. I enjoyed the comment on Antiquetimes' website - "Rolex needs to understand we bought these watches from them,we did'nt rent them". In the short time I've been a member here I've seen many posts along the lines of "my watch needs to go to RSC so I've got to change the caseback/bracelet/bezel etc.".Maybe this current global economy would give us some leverage and an opportunity to pressure Rolex for a change in attitude? I just don't understand how it would hurt Rolex to let us buy genuine Rolex parts, i.e. dials,bezels from an AD and have them installed at an AD. It would generate income for both parties, no? I could see Rolexes' possible point of "If we make these parts available, (and I'll use the DJ as an example because there's so many variations)the customer will only buy one or two watches and than X# of parts and keep swapping instead of buying more watches,thereby lowering our bottem line". I own two DJs. I might buy two more I particularly like, but I'm not buying a dozen + to get every one I find desireable. But I could certainly spend alot of $$$ buying Rolex parts.Rant over.

Back in the 70's, Rolex didn't have any problem with dial changes through their RSC's. I had a President back then and virtually every year, I would change my dial. One year white, the next year black, then back to the original champagne and so on. They even gave you back the dial that was previously on the watch, in a sealed case for later use. Ah......those were the days!!!

BAMBAM · 24 February 2009, 03:56 AM

not for me mate

baldyspoon · 24 February 2009, 05:07 AM

Lovely wish they would do a black dial like the new one on the limited edition omega seamaster quantum of solace.

23 February 2009, 09:24 AM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I wish that Rolex would put out a dial like this............ I think this dial is just superb! The pin cushion look is incredible. Rolex needs to expand its choices of faces IMO. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

23 February 2009, 09:29 AM	#2
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Looks beautiful!! But I don't think Rolex will ever do that, most of their watches haven't change in the last fifty years or so, correct me if I'm wrong?? __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

23 February 2009, 10:52 AM	#3
ratae1950 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Cambridge Ma Posts: 2,331	Not my cup of tea. __________________ Yunnoworameenmiduck

24 February 2009, 02:00 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	There is something to be said about being conservative and not making changes which pretty much is what Rolex does!!! But I believe they could introduce a couple of modern designs to test the market and see what happens. __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

24 February 2009, 02:24 AM	#7
tjs3023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: NJ Posts: 136	The "Golf Ball dial"?.It reminds me of the Pyramid dial somehow. Anyway, what would be even nicer, in conjunction with Rolex expanding their dial line, would be if Rolex would "allow" us to make changes to OUR watches. I enjoyed the comment on Antiquetimes' website - "Rolex needs to understand we bought these watches from them,we did'nt rent them". In the short time I've been a member here I've seen many posts along the lines of "my watch needs to go to RSC so I've got to change the caseback/bracelet/bezel etc.".Maybe this current global economy would give us some leverage and an opportunity to pressure Rolex for a change in attitude? I just don't understand how it would hurt Rolex to let us buy genuine Rolex parts, i.e. dials,bezels from an AD and have them installed at an AD. It would generate income for both parties, no? I could see Rolexes' possible point of "If we make these parts available, (and I'll use the DJ as an example because there's so many variations)the customer will only buy one or two watches and than X# of parts and keep swapping instead of buying more watches,thereby lowering our bottem line". I own two DJs. I might buy two more I particularly like, but I'm not buying a dozen + to get every one I find desireable. But I could certainly spend alot of $$$ buying Rolex parts.Rant over.

23 February 2009, 10:55 AM	#4
stang1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: George Location: CT Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 210	Yes that is a very nice indeed.

23 February 2009, 05:12 PM	#5
sevykor "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 469	Looks "perty", but not on a Rolex. I would hate if they strayed anymore from their classic look.

24 February 2009, 02:31 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If you're just talking about the texture of the dial.. Rolex already did that with their "Honeycomb" or Waffle dials of the 40's and 50's... It's an interesting look......probably softens it up in sunlight a bit if the dimples provide shading across the face.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

24 February 2009, 02:38 AM	#9
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	It looks like a golf ball. I'm out.

24 February 2009, 03:56 AM	#11
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	not for me mate __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

24 February 2009, 05:07 AM	#12
baldyspoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uk Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 725	Lovely wish they would do a black dial like the new one on the limited edition omega seamaster quantum of solace.

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