Rolex's Biggest Mistakes.

[Mack Bolan]

Originally Posted by MonBK

Stay a little longer on this forum and you'll quickly discover that Rolex doesn't give a rats rectum about our opinions.

You don't think they listened when they brought back the "darker bluesy" dial on the Subc TT Blue? Wasn't that a response to customers wanting the old bluesy back?

[AK797]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

- Rolex offering the new "Pepsi" GMT II in WG only.

What??? Hold the phone!

[Bernie.H.]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Look I know I'm beating a dead horse so I'll apologize right now for what I'm about to say but I want a 42MM diver that has a proportional case like the Exp II and doesn't weight 4 pounds. The new SDc is awesome I just want it to be a tad bigger. This lack of a 42MM diver that isn't to heavy to wear to me is a real mistake.

Bingo !

[GradyPhilpott]

Rolex doesn't make mistakes.

[Brucie D]

Originally Posted by Speed

Engraving on the Rehaut.

Reminds me of a Louis Vuitton bag.

Nothing wrong with a little bit of Vuitton ;)




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[Tseg]

Originally Posted by ironmanmarcus

We always look back fondly on the past.

As mentioned above...in 20 years we may be saying 'Look at the ceramic, such an innovation back then.'

I wish they made a two-tone bezel that didn't fade or scratch. I wish they put extra seals in the crown to better inhibit moisture from getting to the moving parts. I wish they would make more solid bracelets that could quickly adjust if my wrist shrunk or expanded. I wish they would make dial parts that wouldn't corrode over the years. I wish they would make a distinctive lume color that would glow all night. I wish they would use better steel so my watch would not corrode over time. I wish they would not be so conservative and add a slightly bigger watch or two to their offering. I wish they would offer distinctive watch colors to differentiate from the homage chasers. I wish they would put an anti-reflective coating under their Cyclops so I could better see the date in all lighting conditions. I wish they would raise prices on new models so my old models would hold their value. I wish... I wish... I wish...

Rolex' biggest mistake is resting on their laurels from 50 years ago, when men were men and watches wore out. ... But if they could only make a more durable watch, that is fancy, but not too fancy, that's cheap for me but expensive for everyone else, that is unique but classic, and that will only appreciate in value, instead they screwed it all up.

[Landshark33]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Look I know I'm beating a dead horse so I'll apologize right now for what I'm about to say but I want a 42MM diver that has a proportional case like the Exp II and doesn't weight 4 pounds. The new SDc is awesome I just want it to be a tad bigger. This lack of a 42MM diver that isn't to heavy to wear to me is a real mistake.

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[Landshark33]

Originally Posted by Tseg

I wish they made a two-tone bezel that didn't fade or scratch. I wish they put extra seals in the crown to better inhibit moisture from getting to the moving parts. I wish they would make more solid bracelets that could quickly adjust if my wrist shrunk or expanded. I wish they would make dial parts that wouldn't corrode over the years. I wish they would make a distinctive lume color that would glow all night. I wish they would use better steel so my watch would not corrode over time. I wish they would not be so conservative and add a slightly bigger watch or two to their offering. I wish they would offer distinctive watch colors to differentiate from the homage chasers. I wish they would put an anti-reflective coating under their Cyclops so I could better see the date in all lighting conditions. I wish they would raise prices on new models so my old models would hold their value. I wish... I wish... I wish...

Rolex' biggest mistake is resting on their laurels from 50 years ago, when men were men and watches wore out. ... But if they could only make a more durable watch, that is fancy, but not too fancy, that's cheap for me but expensive for everyone else, that is unique but classic, and that will only appreciate in value, instead they screwed it all up.

Well said.

[c.rod]

Originally Posted by Landshark33

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[RollieVerde]

I love the notion that because Rolex doesn't always do what you want, that means they don't listen to you. All I can say is thank God they don't do what so many people on these forums want them to do. Since most that buy dive watches in these circles don't even dive, I for one am glad that they have taken watches like the Submariner and just made them better for those of us that do. The watch is tougher, more durable, made of more non-corrosive materials and has a more accurate movement and a far better bracelet than the Submariners of yore. With reasonable care, it will last longer and still look newer compared with the old models, and isn't a huge chunk of crap compared with so many other "popular" dive watches that are ludicrously large (the DSSD excepted, which is a different animal than the Submariner) and seem to be aimed at the types that never get them wet. Such wearers even put them on straps that aren't designed to deal with lengthy submersions as if to reinforce that they're all about fashion and image, not actual diving. And people say the new Submariner isn't a tool watch. I think that thanks to incremental improvements (especially the last few years) it's better as a dive watch than it's ever been.

[strafer_kid]

I am fairly new to the Rolex game so am not in any way well informed. Have worn one for quite a few years but still really only learning. Not so sure about Rolex making mistakes and would be inclined to think that they are so well experienced that they know what they are doing. Reality is that they are in the business of making money first and foremost, and whilst they continue to make a top end product, that means selling new watches to as many people as possible. Maybe this accounts for their move from the tool watch look in their sports range, to a more jewellery look? No doubt though that their build quality and technical innovation however is better than ever!

[Syed117]

I would really prefer it if they removed some of that writing on their dials.

It's too much and t's just a poor design choice.

Every single watch doesn't need to say "Oyster Perpetual", "Oyster Perpetual Date" or "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified"

Other watch brands get called out all the time for having dials that are too busy or have too much writing. There is just no need for it.

[c.rod]

i think its a safe bet that most people would agree the "original gas escape valve" writing on the DSSD is pretty gawdy... not that it would stop me from buying one. just an observation

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by Syed117

I would really prefer it if they removed some of that writing on their dials.

It's too much and t's just a poor design choice.

Every single watch doesn't need to say "Oyster Perpetual", "Oyster Perpetual Date" or "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified"

Other watch brands get called out all the time for having dials that are too busy or have too much writing. There is just no need for it.

They don't need to say all that but they have for so long that it's now expected.

I, for one, love all that stuff, but I've been looking at Rolex dials for over 40 years...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

They don't need to say all that but they have for so long that it's now expected.

I, for one, love all that stuff, but I've been looking at Rolex dials for over 40 years...

I agree, it's not talked about often here but one thing I really love about my Subc is the dial font, logo and crown it uses. I much prefer it to my old Planet Ocean dial and is one reason why aesthetically I prefer most Rolexes to Omegas.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Tseg

I wish they made a two-tone bezel that didn't fade or scratch. I wish they put extra seals in the crown to better inhibit moisture from getting to the moving parts. I wish they would make more solid bracelets that could quickly adjust if my wrist shrunk or expanded. I wish they would make dial parts that wouldn't corrode over the years. I wish they would make a distinctive lume color that would glow all night. I wish they would use better steel so my watch would not corrode over time. I wish they would not be so conservative and add a slightly bigger watch or two to their offering. I wish they would offer distinctive watch colors to differentiate from the homage chasers. I wish they would put an anti-reflective coating under their Cyclops so I could better see the date in all lighting conditions. I wish they would raise prices on new models so my old models would hold their value. I wish... I wish... I wish...

Rolex' biggest mistake is resting on their laurels from 50 years ago, when men were men and watches wore out. ... But if they could only make a more durable watch, that is fancy, but not too fancy, that's cheap for me but expensive for everyone else, that is unique but classic, and that will only appreciate in value, instead they screwed it all up.

[mikebreezy3000]

[QUOTE=To stimulate discussion, i guess. [B]Makes a change from 'Your Rolex with a Plate of Food' type of posts.[[/B]/QUOTE]

LOL!!!

[mikebreezy3000]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

To stimulate discussion, i guess. Makes a change from 'Your Rolex with a Plate of Food' type of posts.

LOL!!!

[phils]

Too wide lugs on Sub. Too short hands on the Exp. Lume does not last near as long as it should.

[zama]

Taking 3 months to service a watch when they charge you $1000 for the privilege.

[cop414]

Lume and chamfers...
I really feel that they could learn a lesson from little brother Tudor. I guess more of a wish for me rather than a "mistake".

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Look I know I'm beating a dead horse so I'll apologize right now for what I'm about to say but I want a 42MM diver that has a proportional case like the Exp II and doesn't weight 4 pounds. The new SDc is awesome I just want it to be a tad bigger. This lack of a 42MM diver that isn't to heavy to wear to me is a real mistake.

The pelagos may be your watch.

[jjnd08]

Originally Posted by c.rod

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[StaceeJaxx]

Not making the GMT Master in the Explorer 42mm case. That would be the perfect pilot watch. The SDC is the perfect dive watch which they finally got right.

[c.rod]

Originally Posted by StaceeJaxx

Not making the GMT Master in the Explorer 42mm case. That would be the perfect pilot watch. The SDC is the perfect dive watch which they finally got right.

If they made the gmt 2 in a 42mm i would be all over that

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by c.rod

If they made the gmt 2 in a 42mm i would be all over that

They already do. It's called the Explorer II and it even comes in two dial colors. We don't need every model in every size imaginable. If you want a Rolex that has a GMT function and is 42mm there is already a model that exists.

It's just as ridiculous as people asking for 42mm Submariners. Just get the DSSD, is 2mm difference either direction really that important that Rolex should listen?