No love for my 5 digits

[JSolution]

Have a couple of 5 digits in my collection, amongst a lot of 6 digits. Finding it really hard to wear these now after having the newer bracelets. Anyone else experienced this?

I have worn this watch more than any other I own, but not recently. Im not into vintage (yes this is only about 15 years old) but it’s a huge jump in quality I feel, from the 5 to the 6 digit.

This one is on the chopping block.





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[timlaw]

to each their own as personally i prefer 5 digit references presently

selling them is probably wise and wont be exactly hard to sell

but then again probably a safe place for your cash and you avoid possible sellers remorse

and that is a gorgeous watch

[Spectre38]

I don't think you should have to subject yourself to such an antiquated piece... If you want to send it to me, I will properly dispose of it.

[Xenon]

I'll take it and wear it and not complain

5 digit flat out looks better and that lightweight tuna can clasp is oh so comfy especially in solid 18k gold

[C0d]

If you wanna let it go real bad and real low, I am game

[Mystro]

Many can’t go back to the 5 digit models mainly because of the bracelet and tuna can clasp.

[ashullscachull]

I went backwards. My second rolex was a 2019 Sub date. I liked it until I got a 5 digit Explorer II; then I realized just how much more comfortable the 5 digit was. Eventually I was wearing the Sub so rarely I sold it (for a nice profit) and bought a 5 digit GMT. Love that one too. Only thing I'd change is the clasps, but on balance the 5 digit feels better. FWIW, I've stuck to early 2000's SEL models trying to get as sturdy a 5 digit as possible.


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[mykii]

Yes. I agree. It’s almost impossible to go backwards from the 6 digits if you value Rolex’s tight tolerances and best-in-category bracelets.

People have nostalgia for the proportions, but are quick to forget the huge step-up in quality that the 6 digit models delivered.

[C0d]

Originally Posted by mykii

Yes. I agree. It’s almost impossible to go backwards from the 6 digits if you value Rolex’s tight tolerances and best-in-category bracelets.

People have nostalgia for the proportions, but are quick to forget the huge step-up in quality that the 6 digit models delivered.

I could not have summarized it better. Once you hold/wear the new 6 digit models you simply cannot go back. The new bracelets are so much superior and while people knock the dials, they are simply more legible.

[Michaeli Paulo]

"One man's trash is another man's treasure."

[doramas]

It's the other way around for me. I prefer the 5 digits

[JRell]

I love the look and feel of 6 over 5 digits. That being said many feel the other way. You have 10k on your arm. Can you use that 10k for sometime you will enjoy more? If so sell it!

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by Xenon

I'll take it and wear it and not complain

5 digit flat out looks better and that lightweight tuna can clasp is oh so comfy especially in solid 18k gold

Does the OP watch look like solid gold? It is just TT, and those stamped clasps and hollow center links are a major step down from the modern technology. And I have owned both versions.

[911991]

once the watch is on my wrist it wears the same if not better, so does not bother me at all.

[TswaneNguni]

Wear both .No problem .Each has its own charm .
At the moment not wearing Rolex at all ...Jaeger leCoultre ,IWC and Panerai in rotation.

[Bigblu10]

May I respectfully add, if Rolex thought the 5 digit Subs were so awesome they wouldn't have created the 6 digit versions. They seen many weak points and improved upon all of them.

[glamorama]

I have one 5-digit Rolex, the 16570 Explorer II, which I intend to keep 'forever'. But there is little comparison in build quality for sure. The main thing annoying me is that I would like to take one more link out from the bracelet and that is not possible without irreversible modification.

[SDREW22]

I also went from six to five.

[Pte6000]

I don't mind the jubilee's but the oyster bracelets are not even comparable to me anymore.

[minute_man]

6 digits are much more substantial imho and a big step forward in terms of quality. I now prefer to admire 5 digit references from a distance.

[JParm]

Room for all, in my opinion! 4-digit (which is what I consider the Snowflake), 5-digit, and the beasty 6-digit.

I love them all for their own little details.

[Heady Topper]

6 digit for me. More bang for your buck

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[C0d]

Originally Posted by glamorama

I have one 5-digit Rolex, the 16570 Explorer II, which I intend to keep 'forever'. But there is little comparison in build quality for sure. The main thing annoying me is that I would like to take one more link out from the bracelet and that is not possible without irreversible modification.

I recently saw on another forum, 16570 with new Oyster bracelet and thefore glidelock. I'd kill to have that combo.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by C0d

I recently saw on another forum, 16570 with new Oyster bracelet and thefore glidelock. I'd kill to have that combo.

Does that fit out fo the box? Sounds comfortable, at least if it had the same bracelet as current Exp with a ez-link would be great.

Anyway I don't like to modify my Rolex watches so for me it will always be that issue with the 5.

[rushca01]

Nope, 5 digit are still some of my favorite. The glide lock is infinitely more useful, but the stamped bracelet (to me) is more comfortable.

[Xenon]

Wow, 5 digit owners rent lots of free space inside the heads of some 6 digit owners

[Sandpit]

I recently had the choice between a “like new” 16610 and the 6 digit equivalent. I know there are elements of the 6 digit which are better (bracelet) but it just wasn’t for me with my smaller wrists.

The 5 digit charm and slimmer case (both lugs and case depth) were a way way bigger draw to me.

I also just generally prefer a more vintage look (give me a Porsche 993 over a 992 every day of the week).

Each to their own though. Newer isn’t always better to everyone.

[eskiserkan]

6 digit is good watch, 5 is the better

[3 Putt]

I have both. The six digit is great when I want a bit more heft on the wrist, such as when wearing tee shirts and shorts. I like the five digit with suit jackets and longer sleeve shirts. To me, the five digit are more comfortable on the wrist.

Room for both and I like them for what they are. Why does one thing always have to be better than another?

[Chewbacca]

All 5d Rolexeses are junk.

Sell them. Sell them now.

Blue springs, micro swings and ceramic dreams are what it’s all about.

Flood the market with those junkers.