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caryyee · 6 July 2012, 09:09 AM

The lack of a date on the Daytona .... Tudor got it right on their chono's, wish Rolex did the same!

PCL's was also a minor issue for me initially, but really, after the first few weeks, those hairline scratches are sorta attractive. Gives the watch a 'worn as it should be' look.

ersnyder · 6 July 2012, 09:20 AM

Everything and nothing!

swissautopro · 6 July 2012, 09:25 AM

I'm not a fan of PCL's. I love my Daytona, but those 18k PCL's are a pain. I saw a solid 18k Daytona sitting in an AD's display window in San Diego. Brand spanking new and it had more faint hairlines than the one on my wrist as I write this. Just no way around it.

Starwalker · 6 July 2012, 09:27 AM

Wish they decorated the movement and put a clear case back

bewithabob · 6 July 2012, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I have had love/hate relationships with all my watches until last week. I bought a DSSD and it is the culmination of all the things I have ever wanted in a watch. There is not one thing that I dislike about it. It took me alot of watches to finally find what I was looking for long term.

Dan- great comment!

out of curiosity- how many watches did it take you to get there? And how many of them were ROLEX?

john333 · 6 July 2012, 09:32 AM

I wish the clasp on the Sub-c was a little smaller. If they could make the clasp on the GMT or Exp42 a glidelock then it would be perfect IMO.

seand442 · 6 July 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

I'd say the cost, otherwise they are simply joy to own

X 2.

james89 · 6 July 2012, 11:36 AM

I hate how the bracelet gets worn out or "stretched". But I think now a day, I just don't care any more

Kingair · 6 July 2012, 11:41 AM

I have no problems with my Rolex . . . . just the price is a minor issue . . ;-)

HAGOne

bluemartinifan · 6 July 2012, 12:19 PM

I hate absolutely nothing about my GMT-C. With every other Rolex I have owned, I can nit pick and find some small thing I disliked - not this one...

Dan2010 · 6 July 2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bewithabob

Dan- great comment!

out of curiosity- how many watches did it take you to get there? And how many of them were ROLEX?

15 Rolex & 2 Omegas that I owned as well as wearing a few of my buddies Panarai and AP.

Hairdude1 · 6 July 2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I have no problems with my Rolex . . . . just the price is a minor issue . . ;-)

HAGOne

Agreed!

HongNinja · 6 July 2012, 04:38 PM

Only thing I'm "hating" about my SD at the moment is the scratch my wife's wedding ring put on my crystal.

Wouldn't mind the new adjustable clasp too, but other then that ALL love for the SD.

George Ab · 6 July 2012, 05:07 PM

Corporately, I do not care for the artificial scarcity successfully marketed with the SS Daytona and now being done with their entire line by shutting down distributors and going the boutique route. The continuous price increases are unwarranted as production cost are not increasing at anywhere near that rate. However, the price increases are part of the corporate drive for exclusiveness.

I do not care for many Rolex enthusiasts lack of appreciation of other great manufactures, and likewise those that throw rocks at Rolex. I really like people who love watches and have a true appreciation for them, and those that respect others likes even if they differ from their own.

I do not care for PCL's, maxi cases, thickness of the DSSD, no date on Daytona, dive extension on the 14060M.

Love the classic GMT II both pepsi and coke, Sea Dweller 16600, the 16610LV. Only current production sport model I really like is the 216570 as the larger diameter softens the maxi case and it looks proportioned to my eye. Really like the gosh more room that can be had with the easy fit on new bracelets. I really like the solid performance of the movements and that Rolex doesn't change models from year to year and moves slowly with change.

rmfnla · 7 July 2012, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james89

I hate how the bracelet gets worn out or "stretched". But I think now a day, I just don't care any more

Keep it reasonably clean and this should not be a problem...

Fergus01 · 7 July 2012, 06:55 AM

My GMT II I love everything, I don't like it will be a while before I buy another

JohnFM · 7 July 2012, 07:04 AM

What I really like about Rolex and this forum is the opportunity to hear from guys like George Ab!

landroverking · 7 July 2012, 08:45 AM

Love Rolex. Love vintage even more. Hate the cost & cost of service.

John in MA · 7 July 2012, 03:42 PM

The only thing I don't like about mine has nothing to do with the watches and everything to do with rolex as a corp. the fact that they have draconian rules for parts replacement resulting in a thriving black market of parts at high prices. One of the things that I love about Omega.

erolorhun · 7 July 2012, 06:06 PM

That the bracelet on my 14060M is a flimsy POS compared to the Deepseas bracelet

htc8p · 7 July 2012, 06:08 PM

i hate it because its small, thin and boring

i love it because its small, thin and boring

Gundam · 7 July 2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erolorhun

That the bracelet on my 14060M is a flimsy POS compared to the Deepseas bracelet

There's a difference between feeling flimsy and actually 'flimsy'.

wardman · 7 July 2012, 10:10 PM

SubC - I honsetly can say I hate nothing with this watch (first Rolex had its challenges for me).

How · 7 July 2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htc8p

i hate it because its small, thin and boring

i love it because its small, thin and boring

I have a similar feeling:

I love my DSSD, because it is big.

I love my SubC, because it is small.

Rollie Fingers · 7 July 2012, 11:52 PM

Love my SubC, but wouldn't mind having better lume. not that it's crap now, but a bit brighter like in other brands would be nice

How · 8 July 2012, 04:55 PM

I love rubber and leather strap options as well as the masterpiece Oyster bracelet.

One peave of mine is that I wish Rolex offered leather and rubber strap options for their watches (especially for the sport models), so that we don't have to look aftermarket such as Rubber B, Isofrane etc (although these are also great and many of us love these straps).

Omega have got it right with their Planet Oceans; offering bracelet as well as rubber straps which both look and wear Über cool.

Feras · 8 July 2012, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alvaro

I hate I can't have all the Rolex that I want

good one x2

Dr. Robert · 8 July 2012, 05:29 PM

I drank the Wilsdorf kool-aid, I love all my Wilsdorf clan watches.

caryyee · 8 July 2012, 06:06 PM

I hate that there is such a tremendous premium on solid gold Rolex's .... $20k rather than $30k is a far more reasonable premium to pay ...

Kraftwerck · 8 July 2012, 06:13 PM

I love everything about my Rolexes.

There isn't a single feature I dislike.

6 July 2012, 09:25 AM	#33
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	I'm not a fan of PCL's. I love my Daytona, but those 18k PCL's are a pain. I saw a solid 18k Daytona sitting in an AD's display window in San Diego. Brand spanking new and it had more faint hairlines than the one on my wrist as I write this. Just no way around it. __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

6 July 2012, 09:27 AM	#34
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,261	Wish they decorated the movement and put a clear case back __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

6 July 2012, 05:07 PM	#44
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Corporately, I do not care for the artificial scarcity successfully marketed with the SS Daytona and now being done with their entire line by shutting down distributors and going the boutique route. The continuous price increases are unwarranted as production cost are not increasing at anywhere near that rate. However, the price increases are part of the corporate drive for exclusiveness. I do not care for many Rolex enthusiasts lack of appreciation of other great manufactures, and likewise those that throw rocks at Rolex. I really like people who love watches and have a true appreciation for them, and those that respect others likes even if they differ from their own. I do not care for PCL's, maxi cases, thickness of the DSSD, no date on Daytona, dive extension on the 14060M. Love the classic GMT II both pepsi and coke, Sea Dweller 16600, the 16610LV. Only current production sport model I really like is the 216570 as the larger diameter softens the maxi case and it looks proportioned to my eye. Really like the gosh more room that can be had with the easy fit on new bracelets. I really like the solid performance of the movements and that Rolex doesn't change models from year to year and moves slowly with change. __________________

7 July 2012, 03:42 PM	#49
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	The only thing I don't like about mine has nothing to do with the watches and everything to do with rolex as a corp. the fact that they have draconian rules for parts replacement resulting in a thriving black market of parts at high prices. One of the things that I love about Omega. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

7 July 2012, 06:06 PM	#50
erolorhun "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 72	That the bracelet on my 14060M is a flimsy POS compared to the Deepseas bracelet __________________ Looking for a 114060 (10/12/2022 - got one in 2016 - could´nt get on with it - sat in a drawer for five years, then sold to a friend - ergo, no longer looking..) automobiliana.blogspot.se

6 July 2012, 09:09 AM	#31
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	The lack of a date on the Daytona .... Tudor got it right on their chono's, wish Rolex did the same! PCL's was also a minor issue for me initially, but really, after the first few weeks, those hairline scratches are sorta attractive. Gives the watch a 'worn as it should be' look.

6 July 2012, 09:20 AM	#32
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Everything and nothing!

6 July 2012, 09:32 AM	#36
john333 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gotham Posts: 1,274	I wish the clasp on the Sub-c was a little smaller. If they could make the clasp on the GMT or Exp42 a glidelock then it would be perfect IMO.

6 July 2012, 11:36 AM	#38
james89 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tho Location: So Cal Watch: Nomos Club Datum Posts: 273	I hate how the bracelet gets worn out or "stretched". But I think now a day, I just don't care any more

6 July 2012, 11:41 AM	#39
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	I have no problems with my Rolex . . . . just the price is a minor issue . . ;-) HAGOne

6 July 2012, 12:19 PM	#40
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	I hate absolutely nothing about my GMT-C. With every other Rolex I have owned, I can nit pick and find some small thing I disliked - not this one...

6 July 2012, 04:38 PM	#43
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Only thing I'm "hating" about my SD at the moment is the scratch my wife's wedding ring put on my crystal. Wouldn't mind the new adjustable clasp too, but other then that ALL love for the SD.

7 July 2012, 06:55 AM	#46
Fergus01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: london Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 14	My GMT II I love everything, I don't like it will be a while before I buy another

7 July 2012, 07:04 AM	#47
JohnFM "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northern CA USA Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 479	What I really like about Rolex and this forum is the opportunity to hear from guys like George Ab!

7 July 2012, 08:45 AM	#48
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Love Rolex. Love vintage even more. Hate the cost & cost of service.

7 July 2012, 06:08 PM	#51
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i hate it because its small, thin and boring i love it because its small, thin and boring

7 July 2012, 10:10 PM	#53
wardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PA Watch: Sub-c date Posts: 192	SubC - I honsetly can say I hate nothing with this watch (first Rolex had its challenges for me).

7 July 2012, 11:52 PM	#55
Rollie Fingers "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jimmy Location: Sydney Watch: yatalkinboutwillis Posts: 173	Love my SubC, but wouldn't mind having better lume. not that it's crap now, but a bit brighter like in other brands would be nice

8 July 2012, 04:55 PM	#56
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	I love rubber and leather strap options as well as the masterpiece Oyster bracelet. One peave of mine is that I wish Rolex offered leather and rubber strap options for their watches (especially for the sport models), so that we don't have to look aftermarket such as Rubber B, Isofrane etc (although these are also great and many of us love these straps). Omega have got it right with their Planet Oceans; offering bracelet as well as rubber straps which both look and wear Über cool.

8 July 2012, 05:29 PM	#58
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,281	I drank the Wilsdorf kool-aid, I love all my Wilsdorf clan watches. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 July 2012, 06:06 PM	#59
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	I hate that there is such a tremendous premium on solid gold Rolex's .... $20k rather than $30k is a far more reasonable premium to pay ...

8 July 2012, 06:13 PM	#60
Kraftwerck Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Hernan Location: Spain Watch: A lot... Posts: 98	I love everything about my Rolexes. There isn't a single feature I dislike.

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