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RolexAuthority · 10 October 2015, 04:47 AM

I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.

Rolextix · 10 October 2015, 04:56 AM

I wouldn't say awful, but probably the Cellini.

SLS · 10 October 2015, 05:00 AM

Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II.

kirksingleton · 10 October 2015, 05:06 AM

I could never quite understand the bark finish myself

Rolextix · 10 October 2015, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II.

x2 forgot those abominations

FremStar · 10 October 2015, 05:09 AM

Well... I wouldn't call them awful/fugly, however, here are a few Rolex watches in my collection that many say have serious aesthetic flaws... For me there is beauty in the abstract nature of these pieces... In short, I'm saying I love them!

According to TRF these 2 Explorer's are Rolex's worst ever, with the 214270 being built with short hands and the Noir 216570 just being big, dark and ugly as ever...

tkerrmd · 10 October 2015, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.

agree, I could own and love any one. I do prefer some over others, but would take and wear and enjoy any one of them!

joe100 · 10 October 2015, 05:45 AM

Only a few models I wouldn't buy. The YM2 comes to mind. Too much going on with complications i'd never use. I don't hate it though, I don't hate any rolex

RayRay · 10 October 2015, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.

Most people hating or bashing Rolex probably do so for frivolous reasons--none of which warrant discussion. Personally, are their Rolex models I would not buy? Yes. Do I believe those same models are incredibly engineered pieces? Yes. In fact, I agree with your first sentence BIG LEAGUE (Trump voice... ;))

brandrea · 10 October 2015, 06:06 AM

I like some a lot more than others, so I'm in agreement

Rolex addict · 10 October 2015, 06:15 AM

Different strokes for different folks. That's why there are so many models. I like them all, even if some are very "flashy"

Danny83 · 10 October 2015, 06:18 AM

I like em all

Baco Noir · 10 October 2015, 06:22 AM

There are a few that I would never buy, but as the saying goes "there is a lid for every trashcan".

Headshrinker · 10 October 2015, 06:35 AM

Each and every Rolex has its place.

Lordofrolex · 10 October 2015, 06:37 AM

I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs

artschool · 10 October 2015, 06:42 AM

Desibaba · 10 October 2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by artschool

What is the Msrp on that hideous abomination?

versatile1 · 10 October 2015, 06:50 AM

Of the entire line, this is the only Rolex I have to say does absolutely nothing for me

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kunlun · 10 October 2015, 07:06 AM

There are many I'd never buy for myself and quite a few that people have posted that really don't work for them.

But there's a quick and easy answer to any question like this. Just type the name of the brand and the magic word "1970s" into google and you'll probably find at least one thing that doesn't look tasteful. Garish turquiose dial, I'm looking at you.

Seriously, those Domino's Pizza Rolexes (whenever they are from)-who in their right mind would defend those as looking anything but awful? Anyone who would say that the only reason not to care for the look of a Rolex is jealousy or something needs must be put To The Domino's Question.

Annan · 10 October 2015, 07:17 AM

I don't "hate" any of the official Rolex lineup but there are two that I will never buy simply because they don't meet my needs and preferences: (1) Daytona and (2) YM2.

AK797 · 10 October 2015, 07:21 AM

I only hate the fact that TRFers still don't get no discounts.

up2nogood · 10 October 2015, 07:25 AM

I don't think there are any awful ones. Even the SACO is a nice looking piece in person. Not for me, and I used to hate on them until I saw one.

Ones I don't like are small, old DJ's. But I don't think they're awful, just not for me.

Baco Noir · 10 October 2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs

I'll bash you for hating on planes in a watch thread!

King Air is a plane made by Beechcraft.

Time to turn in your WIS card.

Passionata · 10 October 2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by artschool

love it , love it

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Old Expat Beast · 10 October 2015, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordofrolex

I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs

What is a King Air?

up2nogood · 10 October 2015, 09:13 AM

Damn fine aircraft.

AS1 · 10 October 2015, 09:15 AM

A few that I don't like at all (including some pretty popular models!), but not sure it is productive or conducive to the community on here to start calling out particular models that others may be very happy with.

Old Expat Beast · 10 October 2015, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AS1

A few that I don't like at all (including some pretty popular models!), but not sure it is productive or conducive to the community on here to start calling out particular models that others may be very happy with.

Good call

These type of threads usually end badly.

watchwatcher · 10 October 2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AS1

A few that I don't like at all (including some pretty popular models!), but not sure it is productive or conducive to the community on here to start calling out particular models that others may be very happy with.

x3. Why focus on the negatives?

sleddog · 10 October 2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Good call

These type of threads usually end badly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

x3. Why focus on the negatives?

Yep, just enjoy what you like & love, and be happy without regret or mismanaged negativity

10 October 2015, 04:47 AM	#1
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	Awful Rolex anyone? I personally cannot think of a single awful official Rolex. At times people hate or bash on Rolex watches but can you tell me which Rolex is so bad that you hate it? For the record I think everything they have ever produce is great. This doesn't include customised Rolex watches only official ones.

10 October 2015, 05:00 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Well, the Leopard Daytona comes quickly to mind as well as the diamond encrusted GMT II. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

10 October 2015, 05:09 AM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Well... I wouldn't call them awful/fugly, however, here are a few Rolex watches in my collection that many say have serious aesthetic flaws... For me there is beauty in the abstract nature of these pieces... In short, I'm saying I love them! According to TRF these 2 Explorer's are Rolex's worst ever, with the 214270 being built with short hands and the Noir 216570 just being big, dark and ugly as ever... __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

10 October 2015, 05:45 AM	#8
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Only a few models I wouldn't buy. The YM2 comes to mind. Too much going on with complications i'd never use. I don't hate it though, I don't hate any rolex __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

10 October 2015, 06:22 AM	#13
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,974	There are a few that I would never buy, but as the saying goes "there is a lid for every trashcan". __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

10 October 2015, 04:56 AM	#2
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	I wouldn't say awful, but probably the Cellini.

10 October 2015, 05:06 AM	#4
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I could never quite understand the bark finish myself

10 October 2015, 06:06 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	I like some a lot more than others, so I'm in agreement

10 October 2015, 06:15 AM	#11
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Different strokes for different folks. That's why there are so many models. I like them all, even if some are very "flashy"

10 October 2015, 06:18 AM	#12
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	I like em all

10 October 2015, 06:35 AM	#14
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Each and every Rolex has its place.

10 October 2015, 06:37 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I know i might get bashed for this but i hate the King Airs

10 October 2015, 06:42 AM	#16
artschool "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk Posts: 1,215

10 October 2015, 06:50 AM	#18
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Of the entire line, this is the only Rolex I have to say does absolutely nothing for me Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

10 October 2015, 07:06 AM	#19
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	There are many I'd never buy for myself and quite a few that people have posted that really don't work for them. But there's a quick and easy answer to any question like this. Just type the name of the brand and the magic word "1970s" into google and you'll probably find at least one thing that doesn't look tasteful. Garish turquiose dial, I'm looking at you. Seriously, those Domino's Pizza Rolexes (whenever they are from)-who in their right mind would defend those as looking anything but awful? Anyone who would say that the only reason not to care for the look of a Rolex is jealousy or something needs must be put To The Domino's Question.

10 October 2015, 07:17 AM	#20
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	I don't "hate" any of the official Rolex lineup but there are two that I will never buy simply because they don't meet my needs and preferences: (1) Daytona and (2) YM2. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

10 October 2015, 07:21 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I only hate the fact that TRFers still don't get no discounts.

10 October 2015, 07:25 AM	#22
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	I don't think there are any awful ones. Even the SACO is a nice looking piece in person. Not for me, and I used to hate on them until I saw one. Ones I don't like are small, old DJ's. But I don't think they're awful, just not for me.

10 October 2015, 09:13 AM	#26
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Damn fine aircraft.

10 October 2015, 09:15 AM	#27
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	A few that I don't like at all (including some pretty popular models!), but not sure it is productive or conducive to the community on here to start calling out particular models that others may be very happy with.

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