Heavy 5 digit reference love on the forum! Why?

[watchwatcher]

Why? Because a lot of people own them and they're great watches.

[JohnLT]

If the 6 series did not exist I would have never purchased my Sub. The 5 series have always felt small on my 8.5 inch wrist.

[Evo6]

I'm the opposite to most in this thread, I love the 4 digit vintage pieces from when the Rolex sport models had no pretention to being jewelery at all and were pretty much just "tools" and I love the 6 digit ceramics because they are the convergence of that bulletproof build quality and innovation with modern style and sofistication. My BLNR was my first Rolex, I love the blue/black motif which was never offered in the 5 digit and it's also the most comfortable watch I own. I've tried on lots of 5 digits and they always seem to fall short of the fit and solid feel of my SubC and BLNR. This doesn't bother me on vintage pieces as I think of them as antiques and do not expect the same level of performance. Lastly, and this is probably the biggest gripe on 5 digits to me, the small lume markers make the dial look too sparce and unbalanced. Even though I generally agree that the 4/5 digit cases are sleeker, the maxi dial is a huge improvement astethically IMHO.

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by JohnLT

If the 6 series did not exist I would have never purchased my Sub. The 5 series have always felt small on my 8.5 inch wrist.

Inverse for me, the 6-digit looks enormous, way out of proportion, trying to follow a hip-hop trend that was so 10 years ago. As another poster said earlier in the thread it's like a lollipop on a stick instead of a fully-integrated and graceful transition from head to bracelet like the 5-digit (above).

For the big-wristed, I can see the attraction though.

[yannis]

I like 5 digit references (especially the 16710) although i adore 4 digit ones (1675, 1680) in original condition for the patina, maxi dials and faded bezels. Can't beat the looks of a vintage Rolex.

[Ronin78]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

It's a bit like comparing the following. The new one is fantastic and a technological leap, but I'd pick the old one all day:

This nailed it.

I grew up lusting after the Rolex watches of the time. Which were 5 digit and even many 4 digit ref. Number watches.

My grail was a 5512/5513 or the replacement 14060. I have my 14060 and love it.

I like the new Rolex watches. The bracelets are fantastic. I just prefer my old style timeless sub.

I would be hesitant to bang around a 6 digit Sub with a Ceramic bezel. It's just too pretty. I'm sure it can take it. It's just not for me to try.

My 14060 never comes off. I even sleep in it. Much to my wife's dismay. Cold Rolex steel during the night has had me on the couch many a time.

There is just something timeless and classic about the 5 digit series of Rolex watches. As there is for the 4 digit series that proceeded them. Will the 6 digit series achieve that mark? Time will tell.

[Wooddog44]

[QUOTE=speedolex;6815418]

Inverse for me, the 6-digit looks enormous, way out of proportion, trying to follow a hip-hop trend that was so 10 years ago. As another poster said earlier in the thread it's like a lollipop on a stick instead of a fully-integrated and graceful transition from head to bracelet like the 5-digit (above).


Being a man of a certain age the Rolex watches I saw growing up were the ones I wanted myself to one day be wearing, they were 5 digit reference and, for me, that is what a Rolex looks like.

Not that way with cars though... give me the latest, newest when it comes to my wheels!!

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

Being a man of a certain age the Rolex watches I saw growing up were the ones I wanted myself to one day be wearing, they were 5 digit reference and, for me, that is what a Rolex looks like.

Not that way with cars though... give me the latest, newest when it comes to my wheels!!

Same here! Old watches, new cars, every time.

[denmanproject]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Most posters here grew up in the 4 and 5 digit reference time.

This

[Clay]

To my way of thinking, the 5 Digit references are some of the best that Rolex has ever created...

For people who like a vintage feel, the early 5 Digit models had beautiful Matte Dials and those cool Open 6 Date Wheels...

And what could be more beautiful then a Gloss dial with Tritium Markers that has aged to a soft off-white or amber Patina...

The metal used for the cases was upgraded as were the movements...

And for those who like nice white markers and hands as well as a "glow", Luminova was introduced...

On average, a beautiful example can be had for much less then a New Modern watch or an acrylic topped Vintage piece...

And they retain that Classic case size and shape of the past...

And with true Vintage pieces getting more and more expensive and the NEW 6 Digit models moving farther and farther away from that "classic" Rolex styling, the 5 Digit references are becoming even more relevant then ever...

No No No my friends, the 5 Digits models are the perfect blending of yesterday and today, classics one and all...

And while there is nothing what so ever wrong with the 4 or 6 digit references...

And if you've not owned a 5 digit model, you are missing a treat...

[speedolex]

Originally Posted by Clay

To my way of thinking, the 5 Digit references are some of the best that Rolex has ever created...

For people who like a vintage feel, the early 5 Digit models had beautiful Matte Dials and those cool Open 6 Date Wheels...

And what could be more beautiful then a Gloss dial with Tritium Markers that has aged to a soft off-white or amber Patina...

The metal used for the cases was upgraded as were the movements...

And for those who like nice white markers and hands as well as a "glow", Luminova was introduced...

On average, a beautiful example can be had for much less then a New Modern watch or an acrylic topped Vintage piece...

And they retain that Classic case size and shape of the past...

And with true Vintage pieces getting more and more expensive and the NEW 6 Digit models moving farther and farther away from that "classic" Rolex styling, the 5 Digit references are becoming even more relevant then ever...

No No No my friends, the 5 Digits models are the perfect blending of yesterday and today, classics one and all...

And while there is nothing what so ever wrong with the 4 or 6 digit references...

And if you've not owned a 5 digit model, you are missing a treat...

^^ GREAT post ^^