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nko51 · 27 June 2008, 08:57 PM

Cherish the older Rolex's, tolerate the new ones. Discuss this amongest yourselves.

SPACE-DWELLER · 27 June 2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

(...)tolerate the new ones.(...)

Normally, I don't mind taking good advice, but....

(Basel 2007 press pics).

(Pic originally posted by Prince).

nko51 · 27 June 2008, 09:17 PM

I see the circus is back in town!

AJF · 27 June 2008, 10:17 PM

Flicking through my 1990 Rolex catalogue, it appears that the watches on offer were more subdued. What I mean by that is that you had the classics as now, but only a few models had the diamonds drippping off them.

Look at the Rolex website now and in some models every other watch has about 400 plus gems attached. Who buys these things? The odd dictator in a ravaged African Nation comes to mind. Even the now defunct former glorious leader of Iraqi had a YG DD President minus the bling.

Is Rolex in danger of being seen by the wider public as a 'Bling Bling' product?

AJF

nko51 · 27 June 2008, 11:20 PM

Yes! I think rolex is starting to lean alittle to much toward bling.

Trurolexer · 27 June 2008, 11:32 PM

IMHO the old model more STUNNING than the new model. I more like the alumunium for bezel than ceramic.

HDHNTER · 27 June 2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trurolexer

IMHO the old model more STUNNING than the new model. I more like the alumunium for bezel than ceramic.

Agreed, change is not always a good thing.

nko51 · 27 June 2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Normally, I don't mind taking good advice, but....

(Basel 2007 press pics).

(Pic originally posted by Prince).

Pic speaks louder than words!

East Bay Rider · 28 June 2008, 12:38 AM

I would prefer to see Rolex change it's look more along these lines.

Classy, subdued, gorgeous IMO.
Photo courtesy of member J-Carlton, posted in link here

arttay10 · 28 June 2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I would prefer to see Rolex change it's look more along these lines.

Classy, subdued, gorgeous IMO.
Photo courtesy of member J-Carlton, posted in link here

Definatley the right direction

gtbike72 · 28 June 2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by arttay10

Definatley the right direction

x2

gtbike72 · 28 June 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nko51

I see the circus is back in town!

AJF · 28 June 2008, 01:03 AM

Might be one of the only good things to come out of the Credit Crunch in that Rolex drops the 'Bling..Bling' lines.

Did you hear the true story about when Sadamn was in charge of Iraqi, he would get Rolex to make up a load of SS/YG DJ's, but instead of the standard gold face, it had a picture of him.

Imagine if you were the poor unfortunately Army Officer that turned up at his meetings without it on.

No doubt the President would reach for his holster.

AJF.

cr1ckett · 28 June 2008, 01:10 AM

back to the classics looks but always advancing the movements and materials.

Nigel Tufnel · 28 June 2008, 01:21 AM

I don't think the YM-II belongs in that bling category as the others do. Think of that watch in stainless steel. The countdown complication is a true break through, in terms of yacht race timing, whereas the others are simply diamond encrusted hunks of tackiness.

AJF · 28 June 2008, 01:24 AM

Goes back to my point about who is buying them.

Are there really that many tasteless people in the world?

Sadly probably yes.

27 June 2008, 08:57 PM	#1
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27 June 2008, 11:20 PM	#5
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28 June 2008, 12:38 AM	#9
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	I would prefer to see Rolex change it's look more along these lines. Classy, subdued, gorgeous IMO. Photo courtesy of member J-Carlton, posted in link here __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

27 June 2008, 10:17 PM	#4
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	Flicking through my 1990 Rolex catalogue, it appears that the watches on offer were more subdued. What I mean by that is that you had the classics as now, but only a few models had the diamonds drippping off them. Look at the Rolex website now and in some models every other watch has about 400 plus gems attached. Who buys these things? The odd dictator in a ravaged African Nation comes to mind. Even the now defunct former glorious leader of Iraqi had a YG DD President minus the bling. Is Rolex in danger of being seen by the wider public as a 'Bling Bling' product? AJF

27 June 2008, 11:32 PM	#6
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	IMHO the old model more STUNNING than the new model. I more like the alumunium for bezel than ceramic.

28 June 2008, 01:03 AM	#13
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	Might be one of the only good things to come out of the Credit Crunch in that Rolex drops the 'Bling..Bling' lines. Did you hear the true story about when Sadamn was in charge of Iraqi, he would get Rolex to make up a load of SS/YG DJ's, but instead of the standard gold face, it had a picture of him. Imagine if you were the poor unfortunately Army Officer that turned up at his meetings without it on. No doubt the President would reach for his holster. AJF.

28 June 2008, 01:10 AM	#14
cr1ckett Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 123	back to the classics looks but always advancing the movements and materials.

28 June 2008, 01:21 AM	#15
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	I don't think the YM-II belongs in that bling category as the others do. Think of that watch in stainless steel. The countdown complication is a true break through, in terms of yacht race timing, whereas the others are simply diamond encrusted hunks of tackiness.

28 June 2008, 01:24 AM	#16
AJF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Ally Location: Surrey (UK) Watch: 15223 Posts: 638	Goes back to my point about who is buying them. Are there really that many tasteless people in the world? Sadly probably yes.

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