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Thomas · 22 March 2010, 07:15 AM

I saw the new Rolex offerings from Basel, have to admit that nothing really impresses me that much. I do however want an Explorer 1, really want what is now the "old style" and eventually I will get one. To run out and buy one of the new ones is something I won't be doing, probably ever. I am perfectly content with what currently have, a SS DateJust and a SS Sub, both iconic Rolex which will be "in style" for years to come. My wife has a TT DateJust with MOP dial and Romans, a really beautiful watch which will last her forever.
All 3 arte about 10 years old, my two look like tjhey just came from the factory, after 3 kids, hers looks a bit "worn" but nothing that can't be brought back to like new condition with a service and polishing. I just can't justify running out and spending thousands of dollars on something I already have, just a little newer, and in most cases a bit bigger.

cody p · 22 March 2010, 07:51 AM

to be content with what one has... that's awesome!!!

JJ Irani · 22 March 2010, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I saw the new Rolex offerings from Basel, have to admit that nothing really impresses me that much. I do however want an Explorer 1, really want what is now the "old style" and eventually I will get one. To run out and buy one of the new ones is something I won't be doing, probably ever. I am perfectly content with what currently have, a SS DateJust and a SS Sub, both iconic Rolex which will be "in style" for years to come. My wife has a TT DateJust with MOP dial and Romans, a really beautiful watch which will last her forever.
All 3 arte about 10 years old, my two look like tjhey just came from the factory, after 3 kids, hers looks a bit "worn" but nothing that can't be brought back to like new condition with a service and polishing. I just can't justify running out and spending thousands of dollars on something I already have, just a little newer, and in most cases a bit bigger.

Fair comment, Thomas............and an admirable trait.

To know where one must draw the line of contention, is a quality!!

Cheers - JJ

snow_rocks · 22 March 2010, 08:13 AM

Having a 114270, 16750 & 1680, I'm content as well,

but I'm thinking of removing the cyclops off the 1680 & 16750

so that they will look similar to the 114270!

wcl884 · 22 March 2010, 08:26 AM

Kind of in the same boat. I agree with you on the new offering, even with the new Sub or the proposed 2011 Explorer II.

I'm now looking backwards and trying to track down a vintage sub or GMT for daily wear.

HDHNTER · 22 March 2010, 08:34 AM

Content here as well.

Omega_Precision · 22 March 2010, 08:38 AM

I like the new offerings but it is just expensive for a SS watch that I will end up beating up.

I believe Tudor is the new Rolex. Somewhat affordable and you can beat up on. Too bad their movements are not Rolex movements.

kcmo · 22 March 2010, 09:09 AM

Being content is such a fulfilling feeling! Good for you!

JJ Irani · 22 March 2010, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

Being content is such a fulfilling feeling! Good for you!

But not good for you, Karis. I know you're not content............so which one's next?

kcmo · 22 March 2010, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

But not good for you, Karis. I know you're not content............so which one's next?

The only others I'd love are full gold models which certainly aren't in the budget anytime soon.....so yes, I am content in the mean time

JJ Irani · 22 March 2010, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kcmo

The only others I'd love are full gold models which certainly aren't in the budget anytime soon.....so yes, I am content in the mean time

Good on you, Karis..........I would like to take long, hard look at the new SS Sub!

kcmo · 22 March 2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good on you, Karis..........I would like to take long, hard look at the new SS Sub!

You KNOW I will!!!!

Looks awesome!

HL65 · 22 March 2010, 09:41 AM

Oh to be content!! Good for you! I am getting there--content in most areas of life--watches are a problem!

Green Arrow · 22 March 2010, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Oh to be content!! Good for you! I am getting there--content in most areas of life--watches are a problem!

Couldn't have said it better myself!

sakuraba · 22 March 2010, 10:20 AM

I'm only content for about a montha fter the most recent acquisition!

After that, every watch just seems to call my name. Oh, will there ever be a cure...

ess45 · 22 March 2010, 11:34 AM

Also content with my current Rolex but other brands are calling my name.

22 March 2010, 07:15 AM	#1
Thomas Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 625	Content with what I have! I saw the new Rolex offerings from Basel, have to admit that nothing really impresses me that much. I do however want an Explorer 1, really want what is now the "old style" and eventually I will get one. To run out and buy one of the new ones is something I won't be doing, probably ever. I am perfectly content with what currently have, a SS DateJust and a SS Sub, both iconic Rolex which will be "in style" for years to come. My wife has a TT DateJust with MOP dial and Romans, a really beautiful watch which will last her forever. All 3 arte about 10 years old, my two look like tjhey just came from the factory, after 3 kids, hers looks a bit "worn" but nothing that can't be brought back to like new condition with a service and polishing. I just can't justify running out and spending thousands of dollars on something I already have, just a little newer, and in most cases a bit bigger.

22 March 2010, 09:41 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Oh to be content!! Good for you! I am getting there--content in most areas of life--watches are a problem! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 March 2010, 10:20 AM	#15
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I'm only content for about a montha fter the most recent acquisition! After that, every watch just seems to call my name. Oh, will there ever be a cure... __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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22 March 2010, 07:51 AM	#2
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	to be content with what one has... that's awesome!!!

22 March 2010, 08:13 AM	#4
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Having a 114270, 16750 & 1680, I'm content as well, but I'm thinking of removing the cyclops off the 1680 & 16750 so that they will look similar to the 114270!

22 March 2010, 08:26 AM	#5
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	Kind of in the same boat. I agree with you on the new offering, even with the new Sub or the proposed 2011 Explorer II. I'm now looking backwards and trying to track down a vintage sub or GMT for daily wear.

22 March 2010, 08:34 AM	#6
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Content here as well.

22 March 2010, 08:38 AM	#7
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I like the new offerings but it is just expensive for a SS watch that I will end up beating up. I believe Tudor is the new Rolex. Somewhat affordable and you can beat up on. Too bad their movements are not Rolex movements.

22 March 2010, 09:09 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Being content is such a fulfilling feeling! Good for you!

22 March 2010, 11:34 AM	#16
ess45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fl. Posts: 521	Also content with my current Rolex but other brands are calling my name.

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