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AirKing57 · 16 January 2013, 11:50 AM

Hello friends,
I don't know about anybody else, but ROLEX seems to be producing some really tacky watches these days. The "Datejust II" with tiger stripes and gems. The "GMT Master II" with gems instead of a regular bezel. I have a 1957 Air King, which I love because of it's simplicity. I recently purchased an ORIENT "Chicane" that has in house 21 Jewel automatic movement, the band is garbage (folded link), but it looks beautiful, similar to the Explorer I. I highly recommend it. I replaced it with the "James Bond" 20 mm NATO band and it looks great. As far as

Pukka Sahib · 16 January 2013, 11:59 AM

You might want to check a few doors down, I think there is a swatch forum somewhere. My GMT Master II has a damn fine bezel. Not a big gem fan, but we around here tend to espouse the positives of Rolex references, or at least I do. Welcome aboard.

xhype · 16 January 2013, 12:06 PM

[QUOTE=AirKing57;3873477]Hello friends,
I don't know about anybody else, but ROLEX seems to be producing some really tacky watches these days.

hmmmmmm really the sub date is great watch plus all others

George Ab · 16 January 2013, 12:07 PM

Rolex does manufacture some outliers for a particularly market segment; the Rainbow Daytona and jeweled encrusted GMT II. However, it is an extremely small market segment.

Yes, the Orient is a decent $100 watch. I had a customer gift one to me. One issue with the design of the movement is you cannot manually wind it to fully wind, as only the automatic system winds. If I were to spend $100 on a watch, I would go with a Seiko 5 or Casio.

joe100 · 16 January 2013, 01:21 PM

I don't like diamond or jewel encrusted anything but the DJ SANR with the rubber strap is sublime.

kilyung · 16 January 2013, 01:32 PM

Some folks like those "tacky" watches and I don't think Rolex would be producing them if there wasn't a market for it.

mmmk604 · 16 January 2013, 01:36 PM

Umm...okay. I Agree with Mike.

dddrees · 16 January 2013, 01:36 PM

They produce a wide range of pieces to appeal to a number of different tastes.

Cesium133 · 16 January 2013, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Ab

Rolex does manufacture some outliers for a particularly market segment; the Rainbow Daytona and jeweled encrusted GMT II. However, it is an extremely small market segment.

I agree. It's a small market.

To the OP...I like that Rolex offers those eclectic selections. It's a nice contrast to the simple, conservative designs found on most of the their models. IMHO.

Royalex · 16 January 2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Some folks like those "tacky" watches and I don't think Rolex would be producing them if there wasn't a market for it.

Totally agree

Armyguy03 · 16 January 2013, 01:56 PM

Before I brought a Rolex I actually looked at Orient really hard. Nice watch. Welcome, and as others noted, those watches, just like the blacked out ones are for market. If I were a King or Prince and had money pouring out my arse, sure I'd have a baby tiger, tiger striped Aston Martin, tiger print diamond encrusted shoes, and an iced out Tiger Styled Rolex. My name on TRF would be "Rarwl!" (That's the sound of a tiger roaring spelled out).

joe100 · 16 January 2013, 02:00 PM

Rolex makes a watch for everyone. From the AK to the YM2. I don't love everything they make but same holds true with Omega too.

16 January 2013, 11:50 AM	#1
AirKing57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Todd Location: MA, USA Watch: ROLEX Air King Posts: 24	ROLEX now Hello friends, I don't know about anybody else, but ROLEX seems to be producing some really tacky watches these days. The "Datejust II" with tiger stripes and gems. The "GMT Master II" with gems instead of a regular bezel. I have a 1957 Air King, which I love because of it's simplicity. I recently purchased an ORIENT "Chicane" that has in house 21 Jewel automatic movement, the band is garbage (folded link), but it looks beautiful, similar to the Explorer I. I highly recommend it. I replaced it with the "James Bond" 20 mm NATO band and it looks great. As far as

16 January 2013, 12:06 PM	#3
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	[QUOTE=AirKing57;3873477]Hello friends, I don't know about anybody else, but ROLEX seems to be producing some really tacky watches these days. hmmmmmm really the sub date is great watch plus all others __________________ GMT MASTER 16710 AKA THE XHYPE

16 January 2013, 12:07 PM	#4
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Rolex does manufacture some outliers for a particularly market segment; the Rainbow Daytona and jeweled encrusted GMT II. However, it is an extremely small market segment. Yes, the Orient is a decent $100 watch. I had a customer gift one to me. One issue with the design of the movement is you cannot manually wind it to fully wind, as only the automatic system winds. If I were to spend $100 on a watch, I would go with a Seiko 5 or Casio. __________________

16 January 2013, 01:21 PM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I don't like diamond or jewel encrusted anything but the DJ SANR with the rubber strap is sublime. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

16 January 2013, 01:36 PM	#8
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	They produce a wide range of pieces to appeal to a number of different tastes. __________________ 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

16 January 2013, 11:59 AM	#2
Pukka Sahib "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 147	You might want to check a few doors down, I think there is a swatch forum somewhere. My GMT Master II has a damn fine bezel. Not a big gem fan, but we around here tend to espouse the positives of Rolex references, or at least I do. Welcome aboard.

16 January 2013, 01:32 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Some folks like those "tacky" watches and I don't think Rolex would be producing them if there wasn't a market for it.

16 January 2013, 01:36 PM	#7
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Umm...okay. I Agree with Mike.

16 January 2013, 01:56 PM	#11
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Before I brought a Rolex I actually looked at Orient really hard. Nice watch. Welcome, and as others noted, those watches, just like the blacked out ones are for market. If I were a King or Prince and had money pouring out my arse, sure I'd have a baby tiger, tiger striped Aston Martin, tiger print diamond encrusted shoes, and an iced out Tiger Styled Rolex. My name on TRF would be "Rarwl!" (That's the sound of a tiger roaring spelled out). __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

16 January 2013, 02:00 PM	#12
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Rolex makes a watch for everyone. From the AK to the YM2. I don't love everything they make but same holds true with Omega too. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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