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Gaijin · 19 June 2007, 04:53 PM

I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses.

I put on the LV tonight and went out to a dark bar and I could see that Maxi Dial all night. It was great.

Some predict that the Maxi Dial is the wave of the future for the Subs and other Rolex icons. Some traditionalists have resisted this change, but I say bring it on. The maxi dial on my LV and my YM are awesome. Love it. In fact, I am not sure I want a Rolex without it. Flame away fellas.

TARDIS · 19 June 2007, 05:14 PM

I think you may be right there. Currently maxi dials are on the following:
50th anni GMT
50th anni Sub (Kermit)
Old Yatchmaster

Got me thinking and drifting away from the Exp II lust I have been in for a while. The Yatchmaster Platinum is a beaut model. I saw a photo of Kermit the other day that someone had taken and it didn't look too bad either.

There's a dealer in Melbourne has a Z Series Kermit asking US$4943.

JJ Irani · 19 June 2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses.

I put on the LV tonight and went out to a dark bar and I could see that Maxi Dial all night. It was great.

Some predict that the Maxi Dial is the wave of the future for the Subs and other Rolex icons. Some traditionalists have resisted this change, but I say bring it on. The maxi dial on my LV and my YM are awesome. Love it. In fact, I am not sure I want a Rolex without it. Flame away fellas.

While the maxi dial is a great concept, it does tend to overcrowd the dial a bit. I'd much prefer the standard dial....and am pretty comfortable with it.

JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 19 June 2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

While the maxi dial is a great concept, it does tend to overcrowd the dial a bit. I'd much prefer the standard dial....and am pretty comfortable with it.

JJ

Exactly my thoughts, JJ.

But I am afraid the old Sub dial is going......going.....gone (soon anyway).

Gaijin · 19 June 2007, 06:11 PM

I just looked at my maxi dial LV green sub and I don't feel the dial is overcrowded...

padi56 · 19 June 2007, 06:25 PM

Myself like maxi dials but the non gold surround vintage type ones, now those with the modern lume would look great.

mike · 19 June 2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Myself like maxi dials but the non gold surround vintage type ones, now those with the modern lume would look great.

Agreed!

The maxi isn't new. The traditional "tool watch" dial had larger markers.

They're just comming back.

Andad · 19 June 2007, 09:44 PM

I like the maxi dial.

jac67 · 19 June 2007, 09:49 PM

Lovely 5513 maxi Mike.

John.

Andad · 19 June 2007, 09:49 PM

And I like the new clasp.

jac67 · 19 June 2007, 10:07 PM

Eddie, that's one slick looking clasp, BUT looks like one scratch magnet.

John.

Flyjet601 · 19 June 2007, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Eddie, that's one slick looking clasp, BUT looks like one scratch magnet.

John.

It is an awesome clasp....but it is an ABSOLUTE SCRATCH MAGNET. I have had mine for 2 weeks now and it is covered in fine scratches.

Oh well......what can you do.

jac67 · 19 June 2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

Oh well......what can you do.

Don't look at it.

John.

Andad · 19 June 2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

It is an awesome clasp....but it is an ABSOLUTE SCRATCH MAGNET. I have had mine for 2 weeks now and it is covered in fine scratches.

Oh well......what can you do.

Larry, your not supposed to WEAR the dammed thing.

Andad · 19 June 2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Eddie, that's one slick looking clasp, BUT looks like one scratch magnet.

John.

Thats why I took this pix on the day I got it.

TARDIS · 19 June 2007, 10:43 PM

I really like the wider minute hand on the maxi-dial. I find the conventional one is just a tad too narrow when viewed in darkeness.

Flyjet601 · 19 June 2007, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Larry, your not supposed to WEAR the dammed thing.

Damn thats what my first mistake was, I'm such a

AR · 19 June 2007, 11:10 PM

I love the Maxi Dial on my YM too, but I noticed the hour hand does not have the same wider hand of the other Maxi!

Looks a bit odd!
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SPACE-DWELLER · 19 June 2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AR

I love the Maxi Dial on my YM too, but I noticed the hour hand does not have the same wider hand of the other Maxi!

Looks a bit odd!
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EXACTLY what I hate about the Maxi!

Tools · 20 June 2007, 12:08 AM

Put me in the camp that is not terribly fond of the Maxi.

But times and tasted do change.

Solar · 20 June 2007, 01:04 AM

The maxidial would be a contributing factor in my decision to buy. As a matter of fact, I'm thinking of going with the LV as it does have the maxidial and I love the green bezel insert.

It does make things easier to see in low light. However, its not for everyone.

C

haakon59 · 20 June 2007, 01:13 AM

I like the Maxi dial--for me it adds readability, but I suppose it all depends on your eyesight.

fire-ballz · 20 June 2007, 01:28 AM

The Maxi is the future. Some people will

about it and some people will

about it. For those that

about it, go buy a Timex and the people that give the Maxi high acclaim will still be wearing a Rolex.

Arturo · 20 June 2007, 01:34 AM

I like them both. The maxi is nice and it is refreshing to be able to see the dial well at night, especially when driving. The sizes are not much bigger so I don't get the crowded look thing.

oldman2005 · 20 June 2007, 02:53 AM

I think the maxi dial and big hands looks great, and that's good attribute of a sport watch when readability is important.

Launch Mini · 20 June 2007, 03:53 AM

[QUOTE=KansaiVet;242140]I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses.

Great eyesight = reading glasses.

This is the ultimate maxi dial

No glasses required

JJ Irani · 20 June 2007, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

And I like the new clasp.

WOW!! What a clasp. I see you still haven't taken off the protective stickers, Eddie!!

Rubenonfire · 20 June 2007, 04:30 AM

Never been a fan of the maxi dial and the accompanying larger hands. Like JJ, I too think that they crowd the dial and make the watch look claustrophobic. If that indeed is "the future" then I'll get my hands on what I want in the present, and prepare my future to be filled either with Omega or the endless search for the vintage pieces.

Unfortunately, IMHO, Rolex isn't reviving the maxi dial to reinforce their heritage, it's to play catch up in the world of bling. You can't make the changes they've made to some of their "sport" models and then fall back on the maxi dial to save it for the traditionalists.

All that considered, the green bezel on the LV saves it for me...probably the only maxi-dial watch I'll own.

leopardprey · 22 June 2007, 03:27 AM

Correct me if I am wrong, but on the TT GMT and the new SS GMT the hour hand is also wider. Where as on the SUb LV and YM, only the minute hand is wider. ??

Oyster Lover · 22 June 2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses.

I put on the LV tonight and went out to a dark bar and I could see that Maxi Dial all night. It was great.

Some predict that the Maxi Dial is the wave of the future for the Subs and other Rolex icons. Some traditionalists have resisted this change, but I say bring it on. The maxi dial on my LV and my YM are awesome. Love it. In fact, I am not sure I want a Rolex without it. Flame away fellas.

Funny enough I was thinking about this same issues this morning! I was thinking: "should I buy a regular SS Sub before they are discontinued?" and the answer was: "but it doesn't have the Maxi Dial!" I really, really like the Maxi Dial!

19 June 2007, 04:53 PM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Maxi Dial. I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses. I put on the LV tonight and went out to a dark bar and I could see that Maxi Dial all night. It was great. Some predict that the Maxi Dial is the wave of the future for the Subs and other Rolex icons. Some traditionalists have resisted this change, but I say bring it on. The maxi dial on my LV and my YM are awesome. Love it. In fact, I am not sure I want a Rolex without it. Flame away fellas.

19 June 2007, 06:25 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,064	Myself like maxi dials but the non gold surround vintage type ones, now those with the modern lume would look great. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 June 2007, 09:44 PM	#8
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I like the maxi dial. Attached Images __________________ E

19 June 2007, 09:49 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	And I like the new clasp. Attached Images __________________ E

20 June 2007, 03:53 AM	#26
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	[QUOTE=KansaiVet;242140]I don't know if I can live without one. I love it. My eyesight is great but I can't read up close very well. Lately I've needed reading glasses. Great eyesight = reading glasses. This is the ultimate maxi dial No glasses required __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

19 June 2007, 05:14 PM	#2
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I think you may be right there. Currently maxi dials are on the following: 50th anni GMT 50th anni Sub (Kermit) Old Yatchmaster Got me thinking and drifting away from the Exp II lust I have been in for a while. The Yatchmaster Platinum is a beaut model. I saw a photo of Kermit the other day that someone had taken and it didn't look too bad either. There's a dealer in Melbourne has a Z Series Kermit asking US$4943.

19 June 2007, 06:11 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I just looked at my maxi dial LV green sub and I don't feel the dial is overcrowded...

19 June 2007, 09:49 PM	#9
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Lovely 5513 maxi Mike. John.

19 June 2007, 10:07 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Eddie, that's one slick looking clasp, BUT looks like one scratch magnet. John.

19 June 2007, 10:43 PM	#16
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	I really like the wider minute hand on the maxi-dial. I find the conventional one is just a tad too narrow when viewed in darkeness.

19 June 2007, 11:10 PM	#18
AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MY Watch: A. Lange Saxonia Posts: 70	I love the Maxi Dial on my YM too, but I noticed the hour hand does not have the same wider hand of the other Maxi! Looks a bit odd!

20 June 2007, 12:08 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Put me in the camp that is not terribly fond of the Maxi. But times and tasted do change.

20 June 2007, 01:04 AM	#21
Solar "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North America Watch: their hands, baby. Posts: 1,116	The maxidial would be a contributing factor in my decision to buy. As a matter of fact, I'm thinking of going with the LV as it does have the maxidial and I love the green bezel insert. It does make things easier to see in low light. However, its not for everyone. C

20 June 2007, 01:13 AM	#22
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I like the Maxi dial--for me it adds readability, but I suppose it all depends on your eyesight.

20 June 2007, 01:28 AM	#23
fire-ballz Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Texas Watch: SS GMT II Posts: 88	The Maxi is the future. Some people will about it and some people will about it. For those that about it, go buy a Timex and the people that give the Maxi high acclaim will still be wearing a Rolex.

20 June 2007, 01:34 AM	#24
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I like them both. The maxi is nice and it is refreshing to be able to see the dial well at night, especially when driving. The sizes are not much bigger so I don't get the crowded look thing.

20 June 2007, 02:53 AM	#25
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I think the maxi dial and big hands looks great, and that's good attribute of a sport watch when readability is important.

20 June 2007, 04:30 AM	#28
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Never been a fan of the maxi dial and the accompanying larger hands. Like JJ, I too think that they crowd the dial and make the watch look claustrophobic. If that indeed is "the future" then I'll get my hands on what I want in the present, and prepare my future to be filled either with Omega or the endless search for the vintage pieces. Unfortunately, IMHO, Rolex isn't reviving the maxi dial to reinforce their heritage, it's to play catch up in the world of bling. You can't make the changes they've made to some of their "sport" models and then fall back on the maxi dial to save it for the traditionalists. All that considered, the green bezel on the LV saves it for me...probably the only maxi-dial watch I'll own.

22 June 2007, 03:27 AM	#29
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Correct me if I am wrong, but on the TT GMT and the new SS GMT the hour hand is also wider. Where as on the SUb LV and YM, only the minute hand is wider. ??

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