ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
6 May 2009, 10:04 PM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Do Rolex even care?
Why do we work ourselves up with polls or demands or wants lists?
Red on the dial? Polished centres links? Date on a Daytona? Shade of blue on the TT Sub? SELs? New improved clasps? Does Rolex listen? On the evidence of Basel and the direction of their product evidently not. I still care about the brand and stand by it but I'm losing faith with the modern product (aside from the GV) and I find it tiring to get all worked up about watch sizes, date or non dates or whatever. Rolex will do what Rolex wants...they couldn't care less about us. Do you agree? J |
6 May 2009, 10:12 PM | #2 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
Posts: 37,526
|
Yeah Baby.
__________________
E |
6 May 2009, 10:16 PM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jay
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 7,648
|
Well all I can say is you are right, however there are alot of buyers out there who are not watch nuts like us here that Rolex feels like they need to keep and aquire their busniess. True watch collectors like the fine folks on this site likely make up a small part of Rolex new sales.
|
6 May 2009, 10:17 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
That is a beauty Eddie and the only thing of recent times that has kept the fire lit.
A truly gorgeous (and still rare in the UK) timepiece! J |
6 May 2009, 10:18 PM | #5 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Quote:
In fact I'd say many of the well to do types who wear them don't have a clue either...Could the problem with Rolex be the brand Rolex? J |
|
6 May 2009, 10:31 PM | #6 |
Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: New York
Watch: too many
Posts: 705
|
Well, I am pretty sure Rolex monitors this website. AD's who are mentioned on here as giving discounts or shipping out of state are contacted by Rolex and dealt with.
Rolex may act aloof and above our idle chit chat, but I honestly believe they are interested in the postings on here. Rolex just wants us to believe that decisions are made in a vacuum, and they are independent of the concerns of people like us. Little to we know how much influence we could have, if we just organized a little more, and put some reasonable demands on Rolex. |
6 May 2009, 10:34 PM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Quote:
This forum is a minority when compared to the amount of Rolex's sold each year. There is also the case that many of the serious buyers on here would only be buying vintage which would in no way affect Rolex's current profit/loss. I can understand AD's checking it, perhaps Rolex techs but the head honchos ...no way! They would shift the same number of their watches regardless of our "input". That is my belief anyway! J |
|
6 May 2009, 10:38 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Denis
Location: Flanders, EU
Watch: Diver watches
Posts: 2,009
|
I also agree polls and remarks will not make any difference. And honestly , I am happy for that. Rolex is Rolex and imho are still doing a superb job.
Also I feel there is nothing wrong with the new models from Rolex. DJII will be a big seller for sure, the GMTIIC is a top seller, even the new gold sub's are selling very good (better than the old model ?). Love the new Daytona dials (gold models) ! I agree the smurf blue is not as nice as the old deep blue. But that is a sacrifice Rolex made to be able to work with ceramic. Maybe in a few years they develop the skills to make ceramic as dark blue as the old. Which (new) models do you dislike ? |
6 May 2009, 10:39 PM | #9 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Louie
Location: CDC/FCGC
Watch: 116619LB
Posts: 1,328
|
What?
Quote:
My feeling is that Rolex is in such an ivory tower that they could care less what anyone says here or for that matter anywhere. |
|
6 May 2009, 10:39 PM | #10 | |
Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: New York
Watch: too many
Posts: 705
|
Quote:
Honestly, no one knows how much of the Rolex market is influenced by this website. I wonder if the moderators can give us an idea of how many hits this site gets in a week. I venture to guess in the tens of thousands. Remember, those who post are probably a smal percentage of those who visit the website. We should not under estimate the influence this website could have over Rolex. The internet as a democratization tool. |
|
6 May 2009, 10:40 PM | #11 |
Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: New York
Watch: too many
Posts: 705
|
Thats what they want you to think. What actions on here would result in legal action by Rolex? I never saw any illegality on here?
|
6 May 2009, 10:43 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
All of em
Just kidding...of recent stuff.. I don't like the DDII or DJII...the bezel seems too big and the face too small when compared to the case. I'm not all that passionate about the Deepsea...I know many love it but I prefer the SD to be honest. Any of the blingy diamond stuff. I don't like the smurf blue. What do I like? The plain dialled cos Cos...gold versions and rose gold are stunners. The Black TT Sub The MG especially the GV (best looking Rolex by a mile IMHO) One thing that I will surely be flamed for is that I preferred the old GMT. The ceramic one, whilst obviously a great watch just doesn't do it for me. Probably the lack of a Pepsi option and the bezel fonts. I'm turning into a rolex hater! |
6 May 2009, 10:55 PM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Denis
Location: Flanders, EU
Watch: Diver watches
Posts: 2,009
|
Jim, I am not (yet) crazy about the DD/DJII either but for us there is still the DD and DJ which are still (in my book) one of the purest watches ever designed.
So that's the beauty of it. There is something for everyone now. Before the walll clock lovers had to shop elswhere, now they can buy a rolex DS or the new DD/DJII. |
6 May 2009, 10:58 PM | #14 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Quote:
Variety is the spice of life. etc New models mean new blood...just hopefully not at the expense of the classics! J |
|
6 May 2009, 11:49 PM | #15 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Jim Snyder
Location: Ohio
Watch: Ask me later.....
Posts: 7,726
|
Quote:
__________________
"You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women." |
|
7 May 2009, 12:23 AM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Cheers Jim.
I like the Airking and DJ too in white black and rhodium dials (do they still make those flavours?). I like it no nonsense. In fact although I'm not a fan, I can see why many Rolex owners are buying Pams....they seem pretty no nonsense although all the special edition stuff and fancy schmancy straps kinda defeat the purpose. J |
7 May 2009, 12:26 AM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Jim
Just wanted to add... If I had the money Id buy you a 10460 in a heartbeat...non cosc of course. J |
7 May 2009, 12:37 AM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Martin
Location: UK
Posts: 7,023
|
well me little Chuckle brother why on earth would they listen to us banging on about the old days, 5513's oysterdates etc.
Now there are some enlightened ones on here who know fashion trends, women's watches, sizes etc. Me I'm just happy with my head in the sand liking plastic glass, non ceramic bezels wearing my boy size watches. Join me in the bunker |
7 May 2009, 12:38 AM | #19 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
Quote:
Drinks are on me! J |
|
7 May 2009, 12:50 AM | #20 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
|
Quote:
I'll join y'all. dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
|
7 May 2009, 01:05 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
You are always welcome in our land and our bunker Daniel!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just remember the beer is warm! J |
7 May 2009, 01:10 AM | #22 | |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
|
Quote:
dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
|
7 May 2009, 01:17 AM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Bubba
Location: Bitsyville!
Watch: Blue YM today!
Posts: 10,053
|
A twenty year old watch is new to me so I don't pay much attention to the new ones. By the time the current watches become vintage, I won't be able to care.
|
7 May 2009, 01:20 AM | #24 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Jim Snyder
Location: Ohio
Watch: Ask me later.....
Posts: 7,726
|
Quote:
__________________
"You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women." |
|
7 May 2009, 01:39 AM | #25 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Jim Snyder
Location: Ohio
Watch: Ask me later.....
Posts: 7,726
|
And for you a Pepsi GMT, if I could. You deserve it my friend
__________________
"You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women." |
7 May 2009, 01:41 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 9,407
|
I'm happy with my LV and 57 OD man.
As Claire keeps saying..."What the hell are you whinging about. Most people would love just one Rolex watch!" J |
7 May 2009, 01:42 AM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Jim Snyder
Location: Ohio
Watch: Ask me later.....
Posts: 7,726
|
__________________
"You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women." |
7 May 2009, 01:48 AM | #28 |
Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 36
|
As reserved as the model is, it's highly unlikely that a stranger would notice that I'm wearing an Air King without making a deliberate effort to see the watch face. The only time I've received a comment about any watch I've worn was while wearing a flashy and cheap Quorum automatic.
|
7 May 2009, 02:00 AM | #29 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3
Posts: 36,215
|
Well??? The snowflake is done but still waiting for the new bezel insert. I'm gonna pick it up tomorrow regardless and will return to have the new insert fitted if needed.
Now for the weather, I'm praying for no rain cause we're having a huge party at the house Friday night. Fingers are crossed. dP
__________________
TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club |
7 May 2009, 02:19 AM | #30 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Yazan
Location: Canada
Posts: 4,782
|
very nice shots Jim...
__________________
Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.