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polarinda · 15 November 2013, 03:42 AM

From 60s to
2010s, which decade was Rolex best production years in terms of likability of the models, you think?

I say 70-80s.

scimps · 15 November 2013, 04:14 AM

Interesting to see where this goes.

I'm gonna say the advent of sel is the thing that allowed me to take the price tag more seriously!!

joe100 · 15 November 2013, 04:16 AM

It'll be the 60s or 70s. I'd have to go 70s.

1675,1655, Daytona, all the Subs, it's all there

capote · 15 November 2013, 04:21 AM

I'm a fan of the 5 digits era

Psmith · 15 November 2013, 04:21 AM

Well the choice of models - if that's a relevant factor - has never been greater, so I'll say the here & now

I hope this thread does not turn into a 'new vs old debate' (to put it politely) - imho we've had plenty of those lately

Cc1966 · 15 November 2013, 04:22 AM

1970's - 1665 SD perfect example...but today's models and selection are exciting.

perpetualman88 · 15 November 2013, 04:29 AM

Gmmm thats tough
sub in the 50s
and daytona in the 60's

I would have to go 50's for a sub :)

nikhsub1 · 15 November 2013, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polarinda

I say 70-80s.

But that is 2 decades.

subtona · 15 November 2013, 04:38 AM

The models i choose to wear are from the 2000's
My first was an E serial from 1991, it was essentially the same for me.... I guess the 90's would hit all the bases that are relevant to my choice.

Re SELs, they are nice but not a deal breaker.

I will confidently say that my interest lays in the range from lugholes to water resistance, avoiding anything outside.
(Some vintage models may suffer from lack of water resistance= n/g for me)

Frosty · 15 November 2013, 04:48 AM

I like them all! I just wish I had the money!

AK797 · 15 November 2013, 05:26 AM

2000s. Since I started buying them.

eeh100773 · 15 November 2013, 05:28 AM

90's. Hey come on, it was the Baywatch decade people.

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IAN1 · 15 November 2013, 05:29 AM

I say right now. Best stuff in decades.

cop414 · 15 November 2013, 06:39 AM

70's...

kilyung · 15 November 2013, 06:42 AM

If likability is based on sales volume, I say today.

Art 1 · 15 November 2013, 07:17 AM

Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.

h999r · 15 November 2013, 07:30 AM

Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.

Mystro · 15 November 2013, 07:33 AM

When were they crap and how many of them ever failed??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.

subtona · 15 November 2013, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.

Im surprised by your comment,
After wearing my sub for 20 years, every minute of every day, i found the oyster bracelet was functional, dependable and beautiful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by h999r

Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.

As has been said before newer is not always better.

There may be a list of pros and cons on each side, but i would choose the attributes of the older styles over the new.

Art 1 · 15 November 2013, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

When were they crap and how many of them ever failed??

Quote:

Originally Posted by subtona

Im surprised by your comment,
After wearing my sub for 20 years, every minute of every day, i found the oyster bracelet was functional, dependable and beautiful.

As has been said before newer is not always better.

There may be a list of pros and cons on each side, but i would choose the attributes of the older styles over the new.

Not going to get into this old discussion about bracelets. Hold an old Daytona and Sub along side new one's and come to your own opinion. DJ too, some of those are stretched so bad it's awful.

strafer_kid · 15 November 2013, 08:05 AM

I would say anytime up to the early 80s!

subtona · 15 November 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Not going to get into this old discussion about bracelets. Hold an old Daytona and Sub along side new one's and come to your own opinion. DJ too, some of those are stretched so bad it's awful.

Art,
I agree its been debated numerous times, but you did bring it up

, fyi ive owned a new daytona and a new explorer II...both traded.

I agree that the new bracelets have a quality feel & weight to them that the older do not match, but functionally, i found zero downside to the older.

Dont get me wrong i thought poorly of the older bracelets for years when i was a new owner, but after amazing and proven service and extensive use, i am a convert and advocate

Tooomey · 15 November 2013, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IAN1

I say right now. Best stuff in decades.

Laszlo · 15 November 2013, 10:03 AM

The one before last.

submariner66 · 15 November 2013, 12:59 PM

Nowish- 60's 70's 80's 90's its all the same- but for god sakes bring back the SEA Dweller!!

Hairdude1 · 15 November 2013, 01:00 PM

Current line up for me

Old Expat Beast · 15 November 2013, 01:14 PM

I doubt the 1950s will ever be bettered by Rolex: intro of the Explorer/Submariner/Milgauss. But as you don't offer the '50s as an option, I'd have to say the '60s, for the 5513 and Exp 1016...both the longest running models, afaik.

paverman · 15 November 2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Current line up for me

Me too.

Presa canary · 15 November 2013, 01:45 PM

The 20's, duh....

stevedssd · 16 November 2013, 06:52 AM

70's for me .......plus now for the Deepsea (I know that's cheating!) :)

15 November 2013, 03:42 AM	#1
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	Rolex's best decade.. From 60s to 2010s, which decade was Rolex best production years in terms of likability of the models, you think? I say 70-80s.

15 November 2013, 04:16 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	It'll be the 60s or 70s. I'd have to go 70s. 1675,1655, Daytona, all the Subs, it's all there __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

15 November 2013, 04:21 AM	#5
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Well the choice of models - if that's a relevant factor - has never been greater, so I'll say the here & now I hope this thread does not turn into a 'new vs old debate' (to put it politely) - imho we've had plenty of those lately __________________

15 November 2013, 04:22 AM	#6
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	1970's - 1665 SD perfect example...but today's models and selection are exciting. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

15 November 2013, 04:38 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	The models i choose to wear are from the 2000's My first was an E serial from 1991, it was essentially the same for me.... I guess the 90's would hit all the bases that are relevant to my choice. Re SELs, they are nice but not a deal breaker. I will confidently say that my interest lays in the range from lugholes to water resistance, avoiding anything outside. (Some vintage models may suffer from lack of water resistance= n/g for me) __________________

15 November 2013, 04:14 AM	#2
scimps Banned Join Date: May 2013 Location: uk Posts: 487	Interesting to see where this goes. I'm gonna say the advent of sel is the thing that allowed me to take the price tag more seriously!!

15 November 2013, 04:21 AM	#4
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I'm a fan of the 5 digits era

15 November 2013, 04:29 AM	#7
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Gmmm thats tough sub in the 50s and daytona in the 60's I would have to go 50's for a sub :)

15 November 2013, 04:48 AM	#10
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	I like them all! I just wish I had the money!

15 November 2013, 05:26 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	2000s. Since I started buying them.

15 November 2013, 05:28 AM	#12
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	90's. Hey come on, it was the Baywatch decade people. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

15 November 2013, 05:29 AM	#13
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	I say right now. Best stuff in decades.

15 November 2013, 06:39 AM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	70's... __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 November 2013, 06:42 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If likability is based on sales volume, I say today.

15 November 2013, 07:17 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Now, the bracelets were crap years ago. Rolex is just now finally making good bracelets.

15 November 2013, 07:30 AM	#17
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Now. Because it's getting better and better, technology etc.

15 November 2013, 08:05 AM	#21
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	I would say anytime up to the early 80s!

15 November 2013, 10:03 AM	#24
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	The one before last. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

15 November 2013, 12:59 PM	#25
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	Nowish- 60's 70's 80's 90's its all the same- but for god sakes bring back the SEA Dweller!!

15 November 2013, 01:00 PM	#26
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Current line up for me

15 November 2013, 01:14 PM	#27
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I doubt the 1950s will ever be bettered by Rolex: intro of the Explorer/Submariner/Milgauss. But as you don't offer the '50s as an option, I'd have to say the '60s, for the 5513 and Exp 1016...both the longest running models, afaik. __________________ _______________________

15 November 2013, 01:45 PM	#29
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	The 20's, duh....

16 November 2013, 06:52 AM	#30
stevedssd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,205	70's for me .......plus now for the Deepsea (I know that's cheating!) :)

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