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Jimbits76 · 5 August 2008, 12:36 AM

Following on from Steve's thread about the green date on the 18ct GMT, I am posting my first ever poll.

Do you think Rolex will ever put Red text on a Submariner again or do you think they have consigned the idea to the bin to allow the original red and double reds to stand noble and proud in their history?

J

arttay10 · 5 August 2008, 02:14 AM

I'd say its more a question on 'when' will they........

frostie · 5 August 2008, 03:11 AM

Voted for yes

Personally i think that rolex will use the red lettering again just to revive their tradition and they are going to add polished center links in order to make the watch more moders

So the bottom line is that you have an up to date watch which is more of a jewellery (competitive with the aesthetic needs of the market) but the red letters will indicate it's glory days in the past as a tool watch and will continue it's legacy as a divers watch in a more flashy way JMO

Also many will be disappointed by the polished links but the red lettering will give them a reason to own one and i think that this is a good reason too

nko51 · 5 August 2008, 03:16 AM

I don't care...just gimme my Subby goodness

DSJ · 5 August 2008, 03:32 AM

Eventually, yes.

JJ Irani · 5 August 2008, 03:36 AM

Not "if".......just "when"!!

jasonbellevue · 5 August 2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

I'd say its more a question on 'when' will they........

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I voted - "Yes Rolex will produce some new Red Subs"

Jimbits76 · 5 August 2008, 04:43 AM

Woohoo we're all square as of 19.45 gmt!

ps I voted no

J

Prince · 5 August 2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not "if".......just "when"!!

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JimSnyder · 5 August 2008, 05:04 AM

I vote

SLS · 5 August 2008, 05:07 AM

I voted no as well. I would love to see it, but I think we will have a better chance of seeing more green writing, but only on the new ceramic version of the LV....if that even makes the cut!
~Scott

SSD · 5 August 2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLS

I voted no as well. I would love to see it, but I think we will have a better chance of seeing more green writing, but only on the new ceramic version of the LV....if that even makes the cut!
~Scott

My feelings exactly!

Loggins · 5 August 2008, 05:59 AM

I like tradition, I think it'd be good for Rolex to keep the Red as a one off thing and invent new traditions!

arttay10 · 5 August 2008, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loggins

I like tradition, I think it'd be good for Rolex to keep the Red as a one off thing and invent new traditions!

I agree - but my money would be on them capitalising on the appeal of 'simple red lettering' with the ethos of 'Why re-invent the wheel?'
Knowing full well it will be of appeal to new rolex owners.

As a collector - we would like them to 'leave alone' but alas. Rolex values its 'collectors' but its heart, in my opinion - is in attracting new blood to the Rolex brand.

mike · 5 August 2008, 07:00 AM

I don't think they will....at least on divers and GMTs. I guess a big part of me wants the great vintage pieces that carried the RED banner to remain the benchmark of a glorious past.

spike · 5 August 2008, 07:43 AM

DAYTONA is written in red

mike · 5 August 2008, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike

DAYTONA is written in red

Yep. As is the YM. The Sub. however....

View Poll Results: Red on a Sub once more?
Yes Rolex will produce some new Red Subs	18	36.73%
No Rolex will allow the originals to bask in their glory	26	53.06%
I don't care...just gimme my Subby goodness	5	10.20%
Voters: 49. You may not vote on this poll

5 August 2008, 12:36 AM	#1
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Red or dead? Following on from Steve's thread about the green date on the 18ct GMT, I am posting my first ever poll. Do you think Rolex will ever put Red text on a Submariner again or do you think they have consigned the idea to the bin to allow the original red and double reds to stand noble and proud in their history? J

5 August 2008, 03:11 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Voted for yes Personally i think that rolex will use the red lettering again just to revive their tradition and they are going to add polished center links in order to make the watch more moders So the bottom line is that you have an up to date watch which is more of a jewellery (competitive with the aesthetic needs of the market) but the red letters will indicate it's glory days in the past as a tool watch and will continue it's legacy as a divers watch in a more flashy way JMO Also many will be disappointed by the polished links but the red lettering will give them a reason to own one and i think that this is a good reason too __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

5 August 2008, 03:16 AM	#4
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I don't care...just gimme my Subby goodness __________________

5 August 2008, 03:32 AM	#5
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Eventually, yes. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

5 August 2008, 02:14 AM	#2
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I'd say its more a question on 'when' will they........

5 August 2008, 03:36 AM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Not "if".......just "when"!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

5 August 2008, 04:43 AM	#8
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Woohoo we're all square as of 19.45 gmt! ps I voted no J

5 August 2008, 05:04 AM	#10
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I vote __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

5 August 2008, 05:07 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I voted no as well. I would love to see it, but I think we will have a better chance of seeing more green writing, but only on the new ceramic version of the LV....if that even makes the cut! ~Scott

5 August 2008, 05:59 AM	#13
Loggins Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 105	I like tradition, I think it'd be good for Rolex to keep the Red as a one off thing and invent new traditions!

5 August 2008, 07:00 AM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I don't think they will....at least on divers and GMTs. I guess a big part of me wants the great vintage pieces that carried the RED banner to remain the benchmark of a glorious past.

5 August 2008, 07:43 AM	#16
spike Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 83	DAYTONA is written in red

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