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5 October 2007, 01:03 PM
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Why doesn't Rolex make watches with more complications???
Why doesn't Rolex make watches with more complications ? Imagine a Rolex with a power reserve indicator, a moonphase or a Tourbillon (technically not a complication itself) Nevertheless, the tourbillon is one of the most valued complications of collector's watches and premium timepieces. I believe that Rolex has the capability and/or expertise to make such watches. I would think that they could start another line of complicated watches to add to their various product lines. After all, they still produce a quartz watch in their Cellini line. What do you think???
 
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5 October 2007, 01:05 PM
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5 October 2007, 01:09 PM
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Would you buy a Clownmaster?
Rolex sells more watches than any of the Swiss High Horology Houses, gives more to charity, and has built a dynasty.
Why should they try to out Patek, Patek, or JLC? |
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5 October 2007, 01:31 PM
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More complications !!!
Ever try to re-set your GMT after it's been sitting around for a few weeks... 
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5 October 2007, 01:36 PM
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The Clownmaster, ugly as it is would be considered to be a complication. The Daytona qualifies also.
One of them is unobtainable, the other is undesirable.... Rolex's niche is rough and tough watches. Complications are generally delicate and dressy. |
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5 October 2007, 02:09 PM
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Since I move my wrist into different positions during the day, a tourbillon is superfluous, and if I want to determine the moon phase, I look up and check.
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5 October 2007, 02:17 PM
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if it aint broke, dont fix it
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5 October 2007, 07:07 PM
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Because Rolex is known for making sturdy tool watches, and the more complicated a watch is, the less sturdy it gets.
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5 October 2007, 07:09 PM
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I have seen a vintage Rolex that had a moon phase complication on it before. I think it was dated to the 1950s or sometime at that point.
Most be worth a premium nowadays.
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5 October 2007, 07:12 PM
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Here is one that I just found. Dont know the details on it except that its reference number is 8171.
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5 October 2007, 07:15 PM
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Yes, and even rarer: The SS version with "Stars" indices!
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5 October 2007, 07:50 PM
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"clownmaster"
you guys are so cruel!!!
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5 October 2007, 11:17 PM
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Nothing wrong with that. Remember, Hans Wilsdorf was NOT a watchmaker, but came from iron-monger family. He WAS a great visionary AND marketing genius.  Quote:
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6 October 2007, 12:06 AM
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8 October 2007, 02:15 AM
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Very nice!!! Maybe they will reintroduce this watch, like they did the milgaus. So far as the other posts about Rolex being a "tool" watch, how can a Cellini be called a "tool" watch ?? |
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