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Dr. Robert · 27 February 2011, 05:10 AM

Just looking through some online dealers of Rolex watches.......& Rolex has gone bigger almost across the board these days. They are keeping up w/ trend/demand.
Dress watches......41mm daydates & datejusts, 38mm Cellini danaos. Sport...
43mm deepsea sub, 44mm yachtmaster 2, 40mm milgauss & 39mm expl.

& on the corp. Rolex site they've put the 36mm datejust in the women's section!!!!!!

Those who like the classic Rolex look but want a bigger case have choices now. I am curious as to how the bigger Rolexes are selling?????

& what next @ Basel?

smallcandle · 27 February 2011, 05:12 AM

Probably an 'adapt or die' mentality going on.

Puffy · 27 February 2011, 05:13 AM

the world is a bigger place these days and rolex needs to keep up with the competition!

just got back from a week in the US and everything is certainly bigger there; cars, houses, portions, people!!!

Lgear080 · 27 February 2011, 05:18 AM

Initially I was unhappy with the design evolution,
However rolex executes flawlessly.

I find myself stunned at the dealer bc all of the
New product is frankly amazing.

karmatp · 27 February 2011, 06:04 AM

They are selling like crazy, even in a down economy. I also agree that the 36mm datejust should be in the women's section as I plan on buying my wife one.

I was personally down on Rolex for about a year or so, buying Panerai, Omega, IWC and even a Breitling, but the upgrades and improvements have brought me back.

Speed · 27 February 2011, 06:07 AM

I have to think the big watches are selling Bob...otherwise there would be fewer models which got supersized

HL65 · 27 February 2011, 06:21 AM

Agree Bill--but do not think it was do or die as stated above by someone for Rolex! Rolex outsells them all!!!

Dr.Brian · 27 February 2011, 06:25 AM

Maybe the changes will make the "ladies" 36mm Day-Date values plummet, and I can pick one up for a song.
I'll not be holding my breath.

DCgator · 27 February 2011, 10:45 AM

I, for one, am very pleased with Rolex upsizing some of their models! It's about time.... :D

rolexsubdate · 27 February 2011, 11:08 AM

ROLEX can put their stamp on Cow Dung and it will sell like hot cakes .... we worship the name, not the watch itself ....

BarkMaster · 27 February 2011, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

the world is a bigger place these days and rolex needs to keep up with the competition!

just got back from a week in the US and everything is certainly bigger there; cars, houses, portions, people!!!

There are some things that we shouldn't want to lead the world in...

Sperry · 27 February 2011, 03:15 PM

Fashions come and fashions go. Classic never goes out of style.

Rolexavidfan · 27 February 2011, 04:44 PM

40mm is perfect for me, anything above that I may not be comfortable. Having said that, the Rolex sporties are just what I have hoped for. It's a different story for the DJ and the DD though.

PHDX2 · 27 February 2011, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCgator

I, for one, am very pleased with Rolex upsizing some of their models! It's about time.... :D

DG123 · 28 February 2011, 01:14 AM

I think the big watches look silly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Just looking through some online dealers of Rolex watches.......& Rolex has gone bigger almost across the board these days. They are keeping up w/ trend/demand.
Dress watches......41mm daydates & datejusts, 38mm Cellini danaos. Sport...
43mm deepsea sub, 44mm yachtmaster 2, 40mm milgauss & 39mm expl.

& on the corp. Rolex site they've put the 36mm datejust in the women's section!!!!!!

Those who like the classic Rolex look but want a bigger case have choices now. I am curious as to how the bigger Rolexes are selling?????

& what next @ Basel?

padi56 · 28 February 2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I have to think the big watches are selling Bob...otherwise there would be fewer models which got supersized

Hardly supersized Bill we are only talking about a few mm over/under the normal Rolex sports ,in my book a supersize case is 47mm and upward.

tdnt · 28 February 2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexsubdate

ROLEX can put their stamp on Cow Dung and it will sell like hot cakes .... we worship the name, not the watch itself ....

You spoke for yourself. Not me, mate!

bluemartinifan · 28 February 2011, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Just looking through some online dealers of Rolex watches.......& Rolex has gone bigger almost across the board these days. They are keeping up w/ trend/demand.
Dress watches......41mm daydates & datejusts, 38mm Cellini danaos. Sport...
43mm deepsea sub, 44mm yachtmaster 2, 40mm milgauss & 39mm expl.

& on the corp. Rolex site they've put the 36mm datejust in the women's section!!!!!!

Those who like the classic Rolex look but want a bigger case have choices now. I am curious as to how the bigger Rolexes are selling?????

& what next @ Basel?

Bob - now that youre back in the dating world - ask your lady friends for an opinion if size matters

FLB03TT · 28 February 2011, 02:02 AM

Rolex sport watch should "sport" the largest cases. How about a "legitimate" enlargement of the SUB C, GMTII C cases to 42MM from the current obese lug concoction. Keep the DSSD where it is. Downsize the YM to the same 42MM as the SUB C & GMTII C. All above should also get 2MM wider bracelets.

Speed · 28 February 2011, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Hardly supersized Bill we are only talking about a few mm over/under the normal Rolex sports ,in my book a supersize case is 47mm and upward.

Well Padi, I guess you are right. A few mm indeed. But to the naked eye...there is no mistaking the bump up in size. For Rolex, I guess the wider / boxier shape are supersizing of sorts.

I have a late model DJ so I like the bigger cases. LOVE the GMTIIC -tho I do not have one yet.

The DJII...now IMO, visually these bad boys seem supersized to me compared to my 36mm DJ.

petespendthrift · 1 March 2011, 07:32 PM

Big heavy watches are fine for sedentary people. For more active people, smaller, slimmer and lighter watches are far more practical.

The older style of Rolex may not feel as expensive when examined (for some reason people always equate weight with quality) but they do make better and more comfortable sports watches and sacrifice nothing in durability.

No one wants to do any sort of strenuous or adventurous activity with a giant lump of uncomfortable, heavy metal on their wrist getting bashed around. With the newer oversized models you can replace "sports models" with "sports themed dress watches". E.g. The Deepsea uses commercial diving fantasies to sell expensive watches to office workers. Rolex have no interest in sales figures amongst real saturation divers because at best they represent less than 0.1% of overall Deepsea sales. The design philosophy of the watch reflects this.

There is already evidence that many people are getting tired of the oversized watch fashion. Plenty have already tried and moved away from very big watches. Also amongst the very fashionable they are regarded as getting rather passé and amongst the conservative they are cliché.

27 February 2011, 05:10 AM	#1
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	Rolex has big watches! Just looking through some online dealers of Rolex watches.......& Rolex has gone bigger almost across the board these days. They are keeping up w/ trend/demand. Dress watches......41mm daydates & datejusts, 38mm Cellini danaos. Sport... 43mm deepsea sub, 44mm yachtmaster 2, 40mm milgauss & 39mm expl. & on the corp. Rolex site they've put the 36mm datejust in the women's section!!!!!! Those who like the classic Rolex look but want a bigger case have choices now. I am curious as to how the bigger Rolexes are selling????? & what next @ Basel? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

27 February 2011, 05:12 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Probably an 'adapt or die' mentality going on. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

27 February 2011, 05:13 AM	#3
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	the world is a bigger place these days and rolex needs to keep up with the competition! just got back from a week in the US and everything is certainly bigger there; cars, houses, portions, people!!! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

27 February 2011, 06:04 AM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	They are selling like crazy, even in a down economy. I also agree that the 36mm datejust should be in the women's section as I plan on buying my wife one. I was personally down on Rolex for about a year or so, buying Panerai, Omega, IWC and even a Breitling, but the upgrades and improvements have brought me back. __________________ My grails:

27 February 2011, 06:21 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Agree Bill--but do not think it was do or die as stated above by someone for Rolex! Rolex outsells them all!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 February 2011, 05:18 AM	#4
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Initially I was unhappy with the design evolution, However rolex executes flawlessly. I find myself stunned at the dealer bc all of the New product is frankly amazing.

27 February 2011, 06:07 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I have to think the big watches are selling Bob...otherwise there would be fewer models which got supersized

27 February 2011, 06:25 AM	#8
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	Maybe the changes will make the "ladies" 36mm Day-Date values plummet, and I can pick one up for a song. I'll not be holding my breath. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

27 February 2011, 10:45 AM	#9
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I, for one, am very pleased with Rolex upsizing some of their models! It's about time.... :D

27 February 2011, 11:08 AM	#10
rolexsubdate Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,238	ROLEX can put their stamp on Cow Dung and it will sell like hot cakes .... we worship the name, not the watch itself ....

27 February 2011, 03:15 PM	#12
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Fashions come and fashions go. Classic never goes out of style.

27 February 2011, 04:44 PM	#13
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	40mm is perfect for me, anything above that I may not be comfortable. Having said that, the Rolex sporties are just what I have hoped for. It's a different story for the DJ and the DD though.

28 February 2011, 02:02 AM	#19
FLB03TT Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Franz Location: Colorado/Florida Watch: PAM, G.O., G.P. Posts: 174	Rolex sport watch should "sport" the largest cases. How about a "legitimate" enlargement of the SUB C, GMTII C cases to 42MM from the current obese lug concoction. Keep the DSSD where it is. Downsize the YM to the same 42MM as the SUB C & GMTII C. All above should also get 2MM wider bracelets.

1 March 2011, 07:32 PM	#21
petespendthrift Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 185	Big heavy watches are fine for sedentary people. For more active people, smaller, slimmer and lighter watches are far more practical. The older style of Rolex may not feel as expensive when examined (for some reason people always equate weight with quality) but they do make better and more comfortable sports watches and sacrifice nothing in durability. No one wants to do any sort of strenuous or adventurous activity with a giant lump of uncomfortable, heavy metal on their wrist getting bashed around. With the newer oversized models you can replace "sports models" with "sports themed dress watches". E.g. The Deepsea uses commercial diving fantasies to sell expensive watches to office workers. Rolex have no interest in sales figures amongst real saturation divers because at best they represent less than 0.1% of overall Deepsea sales. The design philosophy of the watch reflects this. There is already evidence that many people are getting tired of the oversized watch fashion. Plenty have already tried and moved away from very big watches. Also amongst the very fashionable they are regarded as getting rather passé and amongst the conservative they are cliché.

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