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yourule40 · 25 July 2016, 02:11 PM

Alright guys, which do you guys think is superior, vintage or modern line Rolex's?

Syed117 · 25 July 2016, 02:13 PM

Vintage for aesthetics.

Modern for advancements.

Give me a red 1680 made with today's advancements like modern bracelets and clasps, but with vintage case sizing, lugs, and dial.

Juantxo · 25 July 2016, 02:14 PM

Modern. Technology, materials, standards.

Danny83 · 25 July 2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yourule40

Alright guys, which do you guys think is superior, vintage or modern line Rolex's?

Long time no see Chris ....depends what model?

sinncollector · 25 July 2016, 02:23 PM

vintage for styling

modern for materials, technology and maybe durability?

masyv6 · 26 July 2016, 02:49 AM

Modern! Sorry vintage lovers, but if the vintage watches were superior, they wouldn't have stopped making them.

*runs for cover*

Chadridv · 26 July 2016, 02:55 AM

depends on the watch really.

Style is 100% subjective.

As far as innovations and technology is concerned, modern models are superior.

kilyung · 26 July 2016, 02:56 AM

I don't see a debate. Two very different types of watches. Room for both in any collection.

speedmaster73 · 26 July 2016, 02:59 AM

what you like better is a better question as obviously modern Rolex are 'superior'...

I wish Rolex would have stayed true to the SUBMARINER lineup like Omega did with the Speedmaster Professional...meaning that one version of the submariner should have the aluminum bezel, old tin bracelet etc...they could still have their 'modern' submariners as well

Theres many speedmasters but only one speedmaster Professional

Rolex should consider this

watchwatcher · 26 July 2016, 03:48 AM

Plenty of love on here for both...and rightly so.

The modern line is more 'wearable', IMO, with the more adjustable bracelets (fewer permanent links) and clasps.

But, for sheer sex appeal, the vintage line has a charm that will most likely never be duplicated.

SemperFi · 26 July 2016, 03:56 AM

Modern only for me.

AK797 · 26 July 2016, 04:17 AM

Modern for now, when I'm older these will be the vintage and the vintages will be the ancients.

yourule40 · 26 July 2016, 05:42 AM

Which modern/vintage models are your favorites?

speedolex · 26 July 2016, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by yourule40

Which modern/vintage models are your favorites?

VINTAGE: Explorer 1016

MODERN: Submariner 16610

brandrea · 26 July 2016, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't see a debate. Two very different types of watches. Room for both in any collection.

Sublovin · 26 July 2016, 06:23 AM

Well, if you're speaking of superior as far as build and quality, obviously modern is the answer or the Rolex design and development team has a lot of explaining to do.
Some may prefer vintage purely for style and aesthetics, but it would be tough to argue that they are "superior"

fskywalker · 26 July 2016, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't see a debate. Two very different types of watches. Room for both in any collection.

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dysondiver · 26 July 2016, 06:30 AM

no manufacturer purposely says , lets build a new product , and see if we can make it worse .
if things didnt improve they wouldnt keep changing things .. so new is better.
whether or not you like the aesthetics i guess thats just personal taste.

Snow-Dweller · 26 July 2016, 07:01 AM

Modern. By a long way.

How you doing Chris? I'll let you know when I'm coming to SF.

crowncollection · 26 July 2016, 07:26 AM

they are two different animals imho

smallcandle · 26 July 2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I don't see a debate. Two very different types of watches. Room for both in any collection.

Totally agree...

Robb · 26 July 2016, 08:00 AM

Im a modern guy

Bluside · 26 July 2016, 08:04 AM

Modern with warranty (if possible).

Viffer · 26 July 2016, 08:15 AM

Each of them are of it's time, nothing to do with superiority.Be grateful for the wide range available to choose from.

As mentioned, no debate.

Peterandwatches · 26 July 2016, 08:19 AM

In my heart, I prefer vintage, but I always buy modern.

Too many expensive pieces and pitfalls in the vintage market for a novice like myself.

lostis4d · 26 July 2016, 08:19 AM

The thin bezel on the vintage Daytona > the new wider bezels

25 July 2016, 02:11 PM	#1
yourule40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 51	The big debate Alright guys, which do you guys think is superior, vintage or modern line Rolex's?

25 July 2016, 02:13 PM	#2
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Vintage for aesthetics. Modern for advancements. Give me a red 1680 made with today's advancements like modern bracelets and clasps, but with vintage case sizing, lugs, and dial. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

26 July 2016, 07:01 AM	#19
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Modern. By a long way. How you doing Chris? I'll let you know when I'm coming to SF. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

26 July 2016, 07:26 AM	#20
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26 July 2016, 08:00 AM	#22
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25 July 2016, 02:14 PM	#3
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Modern. Technology, materials, standards.

25 July 2016, 02:23 PM	#5
sinncollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Singapore Watch: Explorer II 216570 Posts: 33	vintage for styling modern for materials, technology and maybe durability?

26 July 2016, 02:49 AM	#6
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	Modern! Sorry vintage lovers, but if the vintage watches were superior, they wouldn't have stopped making them. runs for cover

26 July 2016, 02:55 AM	#7
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	depends on the watch really. Style is 100% subjective. As far as innovations and technology is concerned, modern models are superior.

26 July 2016, 02:56 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I don't see a debate. Two very different types of watches. Room for both in any collection.

26 July 2016, 02:59 AM	#9
speedmaster73 Banned Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 1,231	what you like better is a better question as obviously modern Rolex are 'superior'... I wish Rolex would have stayed true to the SUBMARINER lineup like Omega did with the Speedmaster Professional...meaning that one version of the submariner should have the aluminum bezel, old tin bracelet etc...they could still have their 'modern' submariners as well Theres many speedmasters but only one speedmaster Professional Rolex should consider this

26 July 2016, 03:48 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Plenty of love on here for both...and rightly so. The modern line is more 'wearable', IMO, with the more adjustable bracelets (fewer permanent links) and clasps. But, for sheer sex appeal, the vintage line has a charm that will most likely never be duplicated.

26 July 2016, 03:56 AM	#11
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Modern only for me.

26 July 2016, 04:17 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Modern for now, when I'm older these will be the vintage and the vintages will be the ancients.

26 July 2016, 05:42 AM	#13
yourule40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 51	Which modern/vintage models are your favorites?

26 July 2016, 06:23 AM	#16
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,595	Well, if you're speaking of superior as far as build and quality, obviously modern is the answer or the Rolex design and development team has a lot of explaining to do. Some may prefer vintage purely for style and aesthetics, but it would be tough to argue that they are "superior"

26 July 2016, 06:30 AM	#18
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	no manufacturer purposely says , lets build a new product , and see if we can make it worse . if things didnt improve they wouldnt keep changing things .. so new is better. whether or not you like the aesthetics i guess thats just personal taste.

26 July 2016, 08:04 AM	#23
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	Modern with warranty (if possible).

26 July 2016, 08:15 AM	#24
Viffer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mid. Glam Watch: 14060,351050,79190 Posts: 219	Each of them are of it's time, nothing to do with superiority.Be grateful for the wide range available to choose from. As mentioned, no debate.

26 July 2016, 08:19 AM	#25
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	In my heart, I prefer vintage, but I always buy modern. Too many expensive pieces and pitfalls in the vintage market for a novice like myself.

26 July 2016, 08:19 AM	#26
lostis4d "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: manchester Posts: 162	The thin bezel on the vintage Daytona > the new wider bezels

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