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457689 · 28 September 2010, 02:05 PM

Like a watch for hand gliders or something

sakuraba · 28 September 2010, 04:54 PM

The direction Rolex is going these days, I would expect the next Tool watch would have the ability to post on twitter.

wuzzzer · 29 September 2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 457689

Like a watch for hand gliders or something

Uh, hand gliders?? I guess there wouldn't be any issues with the watch not being fully wound while worn!

mtrunner · 29 September 2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

The direction Rolex is going these days, I would expect the next Tool watch would have the ability to post on twitter.

Don't forget the ability to update your facebook page and adding various apps like an iphone.

Singslinger · 29 September 2010, 01:51 AM

Rolex sponsors sports like tennis and equestrian. Would they ever make models to appeal to these two audiences? What features could reasonably be expected?

RRGHOST1 · 29 September 2010, 02:02 AM

The next Sports Rolex is a SS/TT/YG/WG Wimbledonmaster, in 41mm/34mm/29mm.

want to be · 29 September 2010, 02:33 AM

Make the new DJ from the GV case with a smaller bezel!

Yazo · 29 September 2010, 08:23 AM

The last brand new model to come out was the Yachtmaster in the early 90's right?

JJ Irani · 29 September 2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

The last brand new model to come out was the Yachtmaster in the early 90's right?

Hmmmmmmmm....................come to think about it, Yazo............you could be right.

All the newer models are just derivatives and modifications of the older ones!!

JJ

dannyp · 29 September 2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Yazo

The last brand new model to come out was the Yachtmaster in the early 90's right?

YM II. Only the name was similar to something else in the lineup, otherwise it's an entirely new invention.

JJ Irani · 29 September 2010, 08:31 AM

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YM II. Only the name was similar to something else in the lineup, otherwise it's an entirely new invention.

Completely new movement too!!

esm · 29 September 2010, 09:05 AM

Digital Rolex Watch - I'd buy that in a heart beat.

Move over G-Shock

Route 66 · 29 September 2010, 11:34 AM

How about a sweep second hand that actually sweeps smoothly with no visible ticks whatsoever.

mitchy · 29 September 2010, 12:24 PM

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How about a sweep second hand that actually sweeps smoothly with no visible ticks whatsoever.

I'm not too sure rolex will move away from 28800 bph anytime soon. If you increase beat frequency then you get into a whole lot of problems like deceased service interval times which leads to a decrease in reliability and ruggedness which rolex prides themselves on. That's the main reason why the industry standard is 28800 not 36000 or higher. I've only seen one watch with flawless sweep that's the seiko springdrive and they have a ridiculous bph but they also don't have a traditional escapement so that's how they managed that :p
I'm happy with rolex's movements as is thankyou :)

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GradyPhilpott · 29 September 2010, 12:25 PM

I'm glad I got in when I did.

I'm not ready for the future.

cool-canuck · 29 September 2010, 12:38 PM

Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

mitchy · 29 September 2010, 03:18 PM

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Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

X2

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sakuraba · 29 September 2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cool-canuck

Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

Yeah, and its performance is heavily reliant on good maintenance.

Strangely, my watch has yet to drip some oil.

fc3s2k · 29 September 2010, 03:28 PM

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Yeah, and its performance is heavily reliant on good maintenance.

Strangely, my watch has yet to drip some oil.

that is so true!!

dannyp · 29 September 2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cool-canuck

Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

And like Porsche, it doesn't stop them from tinkering and modifying...

TheVTCGuy · 29 September 2010, 04:25 PM

I personally like the newer models... or at least the updated versions I should say. For example, the DJ IIand the DD II, at 41 MM. I think those are nicer watches then the old version. Just MHO.

SCD · 29 September 2010, 04:25 PM

Hopefully it'll be a stainless steel quartz-movement Day-Date with a solar charging dial and an radio-syncing to atomic time.

le_baroudeur · 29 September 2010, 04:57 PM

Why not a hardened titanium watch with improved shock resistance for violent activities or rough land/water adventures? Sort of super-submariner... dressier than a g-shock

Aspirin · 29 September 2010, 05:01 PM

Market and trend will push Rolex to make faster steps, and also push the price higher.

burger'n'fries · 29 September 2010, 05:38 PM

Why not a watch designed for infantry men?

Call it the Combat-Master.

esm · 29 September 2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cool-canuck

Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

so going from 993 air-cooled to water-cool was a more perfect setup then?

28 September 2010, 02:05 PM	#1
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29 September 2010, 01:51 AM	#5
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Rolex sponsors sports like tennis and equestrian. Would they ever make models to appeal to these two audiences? What features could reasonably be expected?

29 September 2010, 02:02 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	The next Sports Rolex is a SS/TT/YG/WG Wimbledonmaster, in 41mm/34mm/29mm.

29 September 2010, 02:33 AM	#7
want to be "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ft.Lauderedale Posts: 181	Make the new DJ from the GV case with a smaller bezel!

29 September 2010, 08:23 AM	#8
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	The last brand new model to come out was the Yachtmaster in the early 90's right?

29 September 2010, 09:05 AM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Digital Rolex Watch - I'd buy that in a heart beat. Move over G-Shock

29 September 2010, 11:34 AM	#13
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	How about a sweep second hand that actually sweeps smoothly with no visible ticks whatsoever.

29 September 2010, 12:38 PM	#16
cool-canuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Rolex is like the Porsche 911, no need to tinker with perfection.

29 September 2010, 04:25 PM	#21
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I personally like the newer models... or at least the updated versions I should say. For example, the DJ IIand the DD II, at 41 MM. I think those are nicer watches then the old version. Just MHO.

29 September 2010, 04:25 PM	#22
SCD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 511	Hopefully it'll be a stainless steel quartz-movement Day-Date with a solar charging dial and an radio-syncing to atomic time.

29 September 2010, 04:57 PM	#23
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Why not a hardened titanium watch with improved shock resistance for violent activities or rough land/water adventures? Sort of super-submariner... dressier than a g-shock

29 September 2010, 05:01 PM	#24
Aspirin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: at home Posts: 1,330	Market and trend will push Rolex to make faster steps, and also push the price higher.

29 September 2010, 05:38 PM	#25
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	Why not a watch designed for infantry men? Call it the Combat-Master.

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