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HL65 · 21 January 2010, 01:23 PM

Not for me but kind of cool at a quick glance--just not on a Rolex!

Sonny Crockett · 21 January 2010, 03:09 PM

There's an idea take a Rolex completely f&@K it up and pay more for it.

rolexjunkie · 21 January 2010, 03:17 PM

not for me either

PeteNYC13 · 21 January 2010, 03:18 PM

hmm.... I don't know, I don't love it, but I don't hate it.
Officially straddling the fence on this one.

-Pete

ParisDakarBmw · 21 January 2010, 03:24 PM

Those poor watches were lined up like they were in prison. Just look at it this way. As long as people are actively ruining these watches, ours become more valuable!

520Matt · 21 January 2010, 04:08 PM

awful!

jasper · 21 January 2010, 04:56 PM

I like the look of a black watch, and I like to wear a nice high quality watch...so does that mean I like the subject(s) of this post?

I think it does.

Sorry.

Dr. Robert · 21 January 2010, 05:04 PM

they're not bad....if I had a bazillion dollars I'd have 1 stock & 1 black of each model!

jamesw · 21 January 2010, 08:10 PM

Cannot believe that Carbon Fibre Dial costs an extra $1500. That's outright theft! Haha.

RebreatherDiver · 21 January 2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesw

Cannot believe that Carbon Fibre Dial costs an extra $1500. That's outright theft! Haha.

I think I already know the answer (no) but is this dial an option from Rolex or is this aftermarket, and if so, how can they print Rolex on the face?

neillfrith · 21 January 2010, 11:46 PM

I don't entirely dislike them actually, I read the posts and thought "I should hate these but I don't." i must admit though the originals are much more pleasing to the eye. If I were to buy one I would have the Explorer.

Imagine doing it to a TT ROFL

zseriessub · 22 January 2010, 01:46 AM

Geez, I wonder how long before someone decides to black out a DayDate...

Zanuf · 22 January 2010, 03:21 AM

How does the saying go? "Different is not always better, but better is always different." With all the work that goes into making the Rolex SS look so good, then this? They do not respect steel. You have to respect the steel!

Don't flame me but, I guess I feel the same way when someone replaces a beautiful Oyster bracelet for a Nato strap!

njwatchguy · 22 January 2010, 03:54 AM

Just doesn't look right.

1000ftSub · 22 January 2010, 03:58 AM

alphamale2012 · 22 January 2010, 04:03 AM

The explorer looks cute.

ayecarumba · 22 January 2010, 04:40 AM

To quote resident poet/philosopher JJ Irani

"To each his own."

A purist forum like this should evoke such strong negative responses.

I'll stir the pot a bit by saying that I have seen one of these in person at a watch shop in Milan.

It actually looked....dare I say....nice?

I thought it added a nice tactical, rugged finished look without detracting from the overall essence. If you wanted a more subdued finish and wished to wear a Rolex, you now have more options and choices. No more worries about Barracudas being attracted to chomp my shiny watch when I scuba!

JMHO.

There are aftermarket companies that upgrade BMWs and Mercedes too. I guess ultimately it's a matter of preference and in the eye of the beholder. It's always nice to have options and choices.

--Paul

User Name · 22 January 2010, 05:44 AM

Sorry, but I like'em...

njwatchguy · 22 January 2010, 12:43 PM

I do like Speed's Casio.

21 January 2010, 01:23 PM	#31
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Not for me but kind of cool at a quick glance--just not on a Rolex! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 January 2010, 03:18 PM	#34
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	hmm.... I don't know, I don't love it, but I don't hate it. Officially straddling the fence on this one. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

21 January 2010, 04:56 PM	#37
jasper "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: north vancouver Watch: 1680 / speedy pro Posts: 474	I like the look of a black watch, and I like to wear a nice high quality watch...so does that mean I like the subject(s) of this post? I think it does. Sorry. __________________ 1997 Speedmaster Pro: Hesalite, steel back, three dials and manual wind. The classic. 1969 Submariner 1680: Very refreshed - The diver. 1950's Milus: 18k gold, manual wind, no date - the dinner watch. Seiko 6309 The perfect watch for a trip to Mexico.

22 January 2010, 03:54 AM	#44
njwatchguy Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 23	Black Rolex Just doesn't look right.

22 January 2010, 04:40 AM	#47
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Suum Cuique To quote resident poet/philosopher JJ Irani "To each his own." A purist forum like this should evoke such strong negative responses. I'll stir the pot a bit by saying that I have seen one of these in person at a watch shop in Milan. It actually looked....dare I say....nice? I thought it added a nice tactical, rugged finished look without detracting from the overall essence. If you wanted a more subdued finish and wished to wear a Rolex, you now have more options and choices. No more worries about Barracudas being attracted to chomp my shiny watch when I scuba! JMHO. There are aftermarket companies that upgrade BMWs and Mercedes too. I guess ultimately it's a matter of preference and in the eye of the beholder. It's always nice to have options and choices. --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

21 January 2010, 03:09 PM	#32
Sonny Crockett Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fla Watch: TT Yacht Master Posts: 309	There's an idea take a Rolex completely f&@K it up and pay more for it.

21 January 2010, 03:17 PM	#33
rolexjunkie Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USJ 14 Posts: 32	not for me either

21 January 2010, 03:24 PM	#35
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Those poor watches were lined up like they were in prison. Just look at it this way. As long as people are actively ruining these watches, ours become more valuable!

21 January 2010, 04:08 PM	#36
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	awful!

21 January 2010, 05:04 PM	#38
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	they're not bad....if I had a bazillion dollars I'd have 1 stock & 1 black of each model!

21 January 2010, 08:10 PM	#39
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	Cannot believe that Carbon Fibre Dial costs an extra $1500. That's outright theft! Haha.

21 January 2010, 11:46 PM	#41
neillfrith "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 219	I don't entirely dislike them actually, I read the posts and thought "I should hate these but I don't." i must admit though the originals are much more pleasing to the eye. If I were to buy one I would have the Explorer. Imagine doing it to a TT ROFL

22 January 2010, 01:46 AM	#42
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	Geez, I wonder how long before someone decides to black out a DayDate...

22 January 2010, 03:21 AM	#43
Zanuf Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 99	How does the saying go? "Different is not always better, but better is always different." With all the work that goes into making the Rolex SS look so good, then this? They do not respect steel. You have to respect the steel! Don't flame me but, I guess I feel the same way when someone replaces a beautiful Oyster bracelet for a Nato strap!

22 January 2010, 03:58 AM	#45
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471

22 January 2010, 04:03 AM	#46
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	The explorer looks cute.

22 January 2010, 05:44 AM	#48
User Name "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Neil Location: Ohio Watch: GmtIIc Posts: 142	Sorry, but I like'em...

22 January 2010, 12:43 PM	#49
njwatchguy Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: New Jersey Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 23	I do like Speed's Casio.

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