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ingoodtime · 28 July 2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

OK so I have been so adamantly stating how much better the new and improved Rolex line up is... the GMT and the Sub... new clasp/bracelet/case...

Then it hit me, I miss the "old school" Rolex that I wore and loved for so many years and the new ceramics just are not doing it for me. Don't get me wrong, I love my 116610 LV but am very much missing my old Sub/SD...

So last week I purchased a NIB SD and this just really put me over the edge wanting my Sub back as well so today I purchased a LNIB Sub 16610.

Have I lost my mind here? Anyone else missing the tinny clasp and hollow link bracelet

There is just something about the prior generation that makes me feel they will last a lifetime trouble free and I am not so sure I feel this way about the ceramics... Thoughts/Opinions TRF, Have I lost my mind

Here is a pic of my SD, will post one of the Sub when she comes

You have lost more from your wallet than you have from your mind. It does seem that you may be somewhat fickle about what you want in a watch and therefore are frequently trying to satisfy yourself. If that's all the problems you have, you are leading a wonderful life.

MortgageGuy · 28 July 2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ingoodtime

You have lost more from your wallet than you have from your mind. .

Actually no, its not about flipping its about flipping right. If you buy right you will never lose $$$ or very little... This is the case for pretty much any SS sports model Rolex. Sure I have had some gold and TT and then you can lose but its not bad.

I look at it this way. I work hard, everything else is taken care of (house/wife/family/sons college...), I dont drink/gamble or anything of the like, I make a good living and have the $$$ and enjoy having new and different watches

Life is short, enjoy each and every day you have

Adam

Dr. Robert · 28 July 2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I prefer the older models also...of course im old myself....love old cars, watches....but not women.

my thoughts exactly!!!!!!!!!!

:agree ::agree

dddrees · 28 July 2011, 12:15 PM

It's kind of nice to have a bit of the vintage, a bit of the old, and a bit of the newer versions. There is something special about all of them.

TimeOnHand · 28 July 2011, 12:43 PM

Adam... you my friend are not alone...

I too have been adding all my old school watches that I have sold...

Pepsi
Sub LV

and it never ends!

Cheers!

Runnin' Rebel · 28 July 2011, 01:00 PM

Adam, you still have WG ?

Power Play · 28 July 2011, 01:39 PM

I hear your message loud and clear. And I also feel the same way; there is something really beautiful about wearing the latest, greatest that technology has to offer. Love to strap on the DSSD...

And there is something really beautiful about wearing the coolest of all classics, a great ol Rolex watch. Love to strap on the SD 4000....

Why not enjoy them both (all)?

520Matt · 28 July 2011, 02:22 PM

Adam my friend, the SD looks great, truly a classic, the Deep Sea is not comparable! Take care!

harrishc · 28 July 2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

I prefer the older models also...of course im old myself....love old cars, watches....but not women.

Lol

travisb · 28 July 2011, 06:43 PM

Congrats on the SD & Sub!
I am still stuck on the newer models but could never rule out "going back".
Enjoy those beauties!

steubi1 · 28 July 2011, 07:07 PM

Hi Adam,

nothing wrong with that, exactly the same thing happened to me.

I really tried hard to love the new 6 digits line of Rolex, but I cannot. Of course, the watches are technically perfect, and they have some nice improvements over the old ones.

But the design doesn't sing to me. It is not only the wider lugs, that's ok for a sports watch. They made the lugs wider to make the watch look bigger. But at the same time, the ceramic bezel is a little bit wider, and together with the maxi dots on the dial it makes the dial itself actually look smaller!

This is IMO a kind of disharmony which I cannot get used to. The whole impression of these watches to me is that they look like pancakes (nothing against pancakes, I like them very much

). For this reason, I never liked the GMT IIC, and I have never been tempted to buy one.

The design of the 5 digit models is simple and harmonic. It has grown over many many years. It cannot be improved; the lines and proportions are just perfect!

It is my true believe that Rolex made a mistake here. Why the hell did they change the lines and proportions of a perfect design? That's plain stupidity.

Of course, there is still this trend to bigger watches, so why not introduce 2 sizes for the Subs, one 40mm and one 43mm? But for god's sake keep the original lines and proportions! Then add new bracelet, clasp, ceramic and maxi dial (which had its history in the past)>>>>>Wow, perfect!

But they missed it.....

Just my opinion, and I own the 116610LN & LV, but seriously thinking of letting them go....

Thanks for reading

Tom

thewatchguy93 · 28 July 2011, 08:19 PM

ADAM!!!!

PLEASEEEEE DON'T get rid of that beautiful LV-c.. You have been there to many times. I don't think your mad buying both. Just make sure you keep your Sub-LVc or you'll miss it just like beforee!!!

Dino

SaddleSC · 28 July 2011, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

ADAM!!!!

PLEASEEEEE DON'T get rid of that beautiful LV-c.. You have been there to many times. I don't think your mad buying both. Just make sure you keep your Sub-LVc or you'll miss it just like beforee!!!

Dino

X2

Jagatai · 29 July 2011, 01:10 AM

I love vintage!!!

Z-Sub · 29 July 2011, 01:24 AM

love the SD! Congratulations

After wearing both the old bracelet and the newer solid link bracelets on Daytona/milgauss....etc. I have to admit that the ever so sligthly more flexible bracelet of the older bracelets feel more comfortable then the more rigid solid linked ones.

Cabaiguan · 29 July 2011, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Actually no, its not about flipping its about flipping right. If you buy right you will never lose $$$ or very little... This is the case for pretty much any SS sports model Rolex. Sure I have had some gold and TT and then you can lose but its not bad.

I look at it this way. I work hard, everything else is taken care of (house/wife/family/sons college...), I dont drink/gamble or anything of the like, I make a good living and have the $$$ and enjoy having new and different watches

Life is short, enjoy each and every day you have

Adam

Excellent analysis. I tend to think of my watch hobby the same way. I don't have any vices (except maybe cigars) and do well enough to play a bit with my wrist wear. The losses are not all that much...in fact, I've made money on many of my flips.

Paracentesis · 29 July 2011, 02:13 AM

You've not lost your mind, you've come to your senses. Rolex have now defaced all of the sports models, IMO.

KingJames · 29 July 2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

Don't get me wrong for what I about to say.

But, I do not understand constant flipping.

When I purchase a watch, I have researched it, tried it on and know it is a lifetime keeper. Unless unfortuntive financial issuse arise.

I just don't get the constant flipping and buying watches you previously owned.

Just me!

My thoughts exactly..

JBat · 29 July 2011, 04:29 AM

No comparison; old school all the way.

Watch Professor · 29 July 2011, 04:40 AM

I agree. It's good to have the best of both worlds.

rad87gn · 29 July 2011, 04:43 AM

I love the old school with lug holes!

ingoodtime · 29 July 2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Actually no, its not about flipping its about flipping right. If you buy right you will never lose $$$ or very little... This is the case for pretty much any SS sports model Rolex. Sure I have had some gold and TT and then you can lose but its not bad.

I look at it this way. I work hard, everything else is taken care of (house/wife/family/sons college...), I dont drink/gamble or anything of the like, I make a good living and have the $$$ and enjoy having new and different watches

Life is short, enjoy each and every day you have

Adam

Adam,

I can't argue with your logic because it is spot on. And, I guess if I could afford to do the same, I just might as I do crave a couple other Rolexes. If I could, I'd get a ceramic LV and an 18 KT YG IIC green dial and probably in that order. I think that would pretty much take care of my cravings for awhile.

CPTL · 30 July 2011, 12:43 AM

Old style is the way to go, IMO. I've got no love for the fat lugs on the new Sub-C, GMT-IIC.

al_bongo · 30 July 2011, 05:09 AM

The newer models are fine looking watches. It's just that the older ones look better in every way to my eye.

Without doubt the bigger hands and larger indices would be a practical advantage when you are in your forties but I'd still go for the older style because they look better.

Onikage · 30 July 2011, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by al_bongo

The newer models are fine looking watches. It's just that the older ones look better in every way to my eye.

Without doubt the bigger hands and larger indices would be a practical advantage when you are in your forties but I'd still go for the older style because they look better.

I think they are meant to be an advantage at forty fathoms

28 July 2011, 12:15 PM	#34
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	It's kind of nice to have a bit of the vintage, a bit of the old, and a bit of the newer versions. There is something special about all of them. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 July 2011, 12:43 PM	#35
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Adam... you my friend are not alone... I too have been adding all my old school watches that I have sold... Pepsi Sub LV and it never ends! Cheers! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

28 July 2011, 01:00 PM	#36
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Adam, you still have WG ? __________________ ♛

28 July 2011, 06:43 PM	#40
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	It happens to many.. Congrats on the SD & Sub! I am still stuck on the newer models but could never rule out "going back". Enjoy those beauties!

28 July 2011, 07:07 PM	#41
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Hi Adam, nothing wrong with that, exactly the same thing happened to me. I really tried hard to love the new 6 digits line of Rolex, but I cannot. Of course, the watches are technically perfect, and they have some nice improvements over the old ones. But the design doesn't sing to me. It is not only the wider lugs, that's ok for a sports watch. They made the lugs wider to make the watch look bigger. But at the same time, the ceramic bezel is a little bit wider, and together with the maxi dots on the dial it makes the dial itself actually look smaller! This is IMO a kind of disharmony which I cannot get used to. The whole impression of these watches to me is that they look like pancakes (nothing against pancakes, I like them very much). For this reason, I never liked the GMT IIC, and I have never been tempted to buy one. The design of the 5 digit models is simple and harmonic. It has grown over many many years. It cannot be improved; the lines and proportions are just perfect! It is my true believe that Rolex made a mistake here. Why the hell did they change the lines and proportions of a perfect design? That's plain stupidity. Of course, there is still this trend to bigger watches, so why not introduce 2 sizes for the Subs, one 40mm and one 43mm? But for god's sake keep the original lines and proportions! Then add new bracelet, clasp, ceramic and maxi dial (which had its history in the past)>>>>>Wow, perfect! But they missed it..... Just my opinion, and I own the 116610LN & LV, but seriously thinking of letting them go.... Thanks for reading Tom

28 July 2011, 01:39 PM	#37
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	I hear your message loud and clear. And I also feel the same way; there is something really beautiful about wearing the latest, greatest that technology has to offer. Love to strap on the DSSD... And there is something really beautiful about wearing the coolest of all classics, a great ol Rolex watch. Love to strap on the SD 4000.... Why not enjoy them both (all)?

28 July 2011, 02:22 PM	#38
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Adam my friend, the SD looks great, truly a classic, the Deep Sea is not comparable! Take care!

28 July 2011, 08:19 PM	#42
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	ADAM!!!! PLEASEEEEE DON'T get rid of that beautiful LV-c.. You have been there to many times. I don't think your mad buying both. Just make sure you keep your Sub-LVc or you'll miss it just like beforee!!! Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

29 July 2011, 01:10 AM	#44
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	I love vintage!!!

29 July 2011, 01:24 AM	#45
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	love the SD! Congratulations After wearing both the old bracelet and the newer solid link bracelets on Daytona/milgauss....etc. I have to admit that the ever so sligthly more flexible bracelet of the older bracelets feel more comfortable then the more rigid solid linked ones. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

29 July 2011, 02:13 AM	#47
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	You've not lost your mind, you've come to your senses. Rolex have now defaced all of the sports models, IMO.

29 July 2011, 04:29 AM	#49
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	No comparison; old school all the way.

29 July 2011, 04:40 AM	#50
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I agree. It's good to have the best of both worlds. __________________

29 July 2011, 04:43 AM	#51
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I love the old school with lug holes! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

30 July 2011, 12:43 AM	#53
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Old style is the way to go, IMO. I've got no love for the fat lugs on the new Sub-C, GMT-IIC. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

30 July 2011, 05:09 AM	#54
al_bongo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 444	The newer models are fine looking watches. It's just that the older ones look better in every way to my eye. Without doubt the bigger hands and larger indices would be a practical advantage when you are in your forties but I'd still go for the older style because they look better.

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