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sulttaani · 29 April 2014, 07:36 AM

In the last two years I've gone thru maybe 10 modern Rolexes, and in the beginning I was overwhelmed by the new ceramic bezel and all the new features the modern Rolex watches brought a few years ago. But lately I've got bored of all that new and "better" stuff. Now I'm pretty much seeking for some vintage watches and other brands as well. That's just me and to each their own, but has anyone felt the same maybe?

tkerrmd · 29 April 2014, 07:51 AM

No I like all the new upgrades

Racerdj · 29 April 2014, 07:53 AM

I too like all the upgrades. I wish you luck searching for the older models.

14060m · 29 April 2014, 07:56 AM

No I don't

nickb732 · 29 April 2014, 08:04 AM

I like the modern Rolexes more than vintage ones.

Wesley Crusher · 29 April 2014, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sulttaani

but has anyone felt the same maybe?

Not me.

T01 · 29 April 2014, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No I like all the new upgrades

Absolutely agree!

Onikage · 29 April 2014, 08:12 AM

Never was excited by any of the new upgrades personally. I have yet to see a new Sea Dweller in the flesh however.

francis · 29 April 2014, 08:16 AM

Not into other brands so much but definitely like older model rolex's...

newu5er · 29 April 2014, 08:22 AM

The vintage have a place, but I can't pretend the upgrades aren't upgrades. It's like owning a Model T versus and modern car. Both cool, but the upgrades....

T. Ferguson · 29 April 2014, 08:30 AM

I tend towards the new, more modern stuff though there are a couple of exceptions.

I really want to acquire some examples of the previous gen GMTs, and I also like the older Subs. In fact, I'm giving my just serviced and polished 16610 to my son for college graduation and I'm trying to decide whether to replace it with a SubLVC or simply replacing it with another 16610.

Right now I'm leaning towards the LVC. Then I'll will be on to the older GMTs. Of course, I can get most of my GMT fix with one watch and a few bezels.

Onikage · 29 April 2014, 08:33 AM

Here's me thinking they were virtually identical save a new clasp and bezel material.

Invictus Maneo · 29 April 2014, 08:37 AM

I like the newer models and the vintage one's as well. I guess I'm fickle! Oh, I almost forgot, I like ANYTHING Rolex has produced. I drank the kool-aid but I don't care........

Isaactanjs · 29 April 2014, 08:43 AM

The vintage and the modern can co-exist in peace. Get them all :)

Baselman · 29 April 2014, 08:55 AM

Did someone say vintage

Find one that's that's perfect is my advice, mine is like it came out of an AD yesterday.

Chewbacca · 29 April 2014, 08:56 AM

i own both. there's + and - with all gen of rolexes. beauty is there's plenty to choose from.

Jumpmaster · 29 April 2014, 09:02 AM

If it has the coronet on the dial, I like it.

amaninspired · 29 April 2014, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Baselman

Did someone say vintage

Find one that's that's perfect is my advice, mine is like it came out of an AD yesterday.

WOW! Stunning.

Old Expat Beast · 29 April 2014, 10:14 AM

Agree with the OP. Ceramic models lack character, IMO, with each one I see looking the same as the last. Whereas older models each look slightly different.

jjnd08 · 29 April 2014, 10:19 AM

They both have their pluses and minuses.

I do love the upgrades with the new ones though.

ejvette · 29 April 2014, 10:21 AM

I like bright shiny new stuff

joeychitwood · 29 April 2014, 10:42 AM

I am not a fan of the ceramic bezels. I think they look like plastic. I prefer the metal Sea-Dweller and Submariner bezels.

cop414 · 29 April 2014, 10:45 AM

Joey_V · 29 April 2014, 10:50 AM

I appreciate the old ones but I prefer the new ones

Presa canary · 29 April 2014, 11:07 AM

I've never had the passion for ceramic. My next rolex will be vintage

sennheiserz · 29 April 2014, 11:12 AM

My first Rolex was a GMT Master II Pepsi circa 2001, certainly not 'old' but having just gotten the GMT BLNR, it just feels like a whole different league. I mean the bracelet alone is so buttery and solid, clasping it when I put it on is an OCCASION. That said, the older GMT allowed me to have two different looks as I could swap for an all black bezel and have a cool Submariner look with a splash of red on the dial. A single red 1680 is definitely on my short list, tried a beautiful one on today and I was really special, even on a beaten up jangly bracelet. I think I'll put my future vintage pieces on leathers and natos and leave the steel bracelets for the new class. But that's just like...my opinion man...

Nidal · 29 April 2014, 11:13 AM

the new ceramic adds more bling to the new watches, If you combine it with the PCL you will end up with a bit much bling. one of the major faults with the new GMT IMO is the PCL.
not to mention the 1100$ bill you can add if you "chip" the cerachrome bezel vs. 200$ for the old "fading" bezel.

landroverking · 29 April 2014, 11:14 AM

Newer is not always better. Rolex has a way of fixing stuff that ain't broke.
It's called Marketing and Rolex does it very well.

sco · 29 April 2014, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Newer is not always better. Rolex has a way of fixing stuff that ain't broke.
It's called Marketing and Rolex does it very well.

I look at it as evolution, and definitely for the better.

anothernewphone · 29 April 2014, 11:43 AM

Can anyone raise their hand if they've had to replace their ceramic bezel?

29 April 2014, 07:36 AM	#1
sulttaani "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: EU Posts: 92	Cerachrom passion fading out In the last two years I've gone thru maybe 10 modern Rolexes, and in the beginning I was overwhelmed by the new ceramic bezel and all the new features the modern Rolex watches brought a few years ago. But lately I've got bored of all that new and "better" stuff. Now I'm pretty much seeking for some vintage watches and other brands as well. That's just me and to each their own, but has anyone felt the same maybe?

29 April 2014, 07:53 AM	#3
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I too like all the upgrades. I wish you luck searching for the older models. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

29 April 2014, 07:56 AM	#4
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	No I don't __________________

29 April 2014, 08:04 AM	#5
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	I like the modern Rolexes more than vintage ones. __________________ Nick

29 April 2014, 08:12 AM	#8
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Never was excited by any of the new upgrades personally. I have yet to see a new Sea Dweller in the flesh however. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

29 April 2014, 07:51 AM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	No I like all the new upgrades

29 April 2014, 08:16 AM	#9
francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: a few places Watch: Datejust Posts: 796	Not into other brands so much but definitely like older model rolex's...

29 April 2014, 08:22 AM	#10
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	The vintage have a place, but I can't pretend the upgrades aren't upgrades. It's like owning a Model T versus and modern car. Both cool, but the upgrades....

29 April 2014, 08:30 AM	#11
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I tend towards the new, more modern stuff though there are a couple of exceptions. I really want to acquire some examples of the previous gen GMTs, and I also like the older Subs. In fact, I'm giving my just serviced and polished 16610 to my son for college graduation and I'm trying to decide whether to replace it with a SubLVC or simply replacing it with another 16610. Right now I'm leaning towards the LVC. Then I'll will be on to the older GMTs. Of course, I can get most of my GMT fix with one watch and a few bezels. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

29 April 2014, 08:33 AM	#12
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Here's me thinking they were virtually identical save a new clasp and bezel material. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

29 April 2014, 08:37 AM	#13
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	I like the newer models and the vintage one's as well. I guess I'm fickle! Oh, I almost forgot, I like ANYTHING Rolex has produced. I drank the kool-aid but I don't care........

29 April 2014, 08:43 AM	#14
Isaactanjs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Isaac Location: Paradise Watch: .. love them all Posts: 220	The vintage and the modern can co-exist in peace. Get them all :)

29 April 2014, 08:55 AM	#15
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	Did someone say vintage Find one that's that's perfect is my advice, mine is like it came out of an AD yesterday.

29 April 2014, 08:56 AM	#16
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	i own both. there's + and - with all gen of rolexes. beauty is there's plenty to choose from.

29 April 2014, 09:02 AM	#17
Jumpmaster Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: USA Posts: 53	If it has the coronet on the dial, I like it.

29 April 2014, 10:14 AM	#19
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Agree with the OP. Ceramic models lack character, IMO, with each one I see looking the same as the last. Whereas older models each look slightly different.

29 April 2014, 10:19 AM	#20
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	They both have their pluses and minuses. I do love the upgrades with the new ones though.

29 April 2014, 10:21 AM	#21
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	I like bright shiny new stuff __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

29 April 2014, 10:42 AM	#22
joeychitwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Way Up North USA Watch: Rolexes & Tudors Posts: 6,361	I am not a fan of the ceramic bezels. I think they look like plastic. I prefer the metal Sea-Dweller and Submariner bezels.

29 April 2014, 10:45 AM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	Attached Images __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 April 2014, 10:50 AM	#24
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I appreciate the old ones but I prefer the new ones __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

29 April 2014, 11:07 AM	#25
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I've never had the passion for ceramic. My next rolex will be vintage

29 April 2014, 11:12 AM	#26
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	My first Rolex was a GMT Master II Pepsi circa 2001, certainly not 'old' but having just gotten the GMT BLNR, it just feels like a whole different league. I mean the bracelet alone is so buttery and solid, clasping it when I put it on is an OCCASION. That said, the older GMT allowed me to have two different looks as I could swap for an all black bezel and have a cool Submariner look with a splash of red on the dial. A single red 1680 is definitely on my short list, tried a beautiful one on today and I was really special, even on a beaten up jangly bracelet. I think I'll put my future vintage pieces on leathers and natos and leave the steel bracelets for the new class. But that's just like...my opinion man... __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

29 April 2014, 11:13 AM	#27
Nidal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC LV Posts: 1,821	the new ceramic adds more bling to the new watches, If you combine it with the PCL you will end up with a bit much bling. one of the major faults with the new GMT IMO is the PCL. not to mention the 1100$ bill you can add if you "chip" the cerachrome bezel vs. 200$ for the old "fading" bezel.

29 April 2014, 11:14 AM	#28
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Newer is not always better. Rolex has a way of fixing stuff that ain't broke. It's called Marketing and Rolex does it very well.

29 April 2014, 11:43 AM	#30
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Can anyone raise their hand if they've had to replace their ceramic bezel?

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