21 January 2010, 01:23 PM | #31 |
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Not for me but kind of cool at a quick glance--just not on a Rolex!
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21 January 2010, 03:09 PM | #32 |
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There's an idea take a Rolex completely f&@K it up and pay more for it.
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21 January 2010, 03:17 PM | #33 |
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not for me either
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21 January 2010, 03:18 PM | #34 |
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hmm.... I don't know, I don't love it, but I don't hate it.
Officially straddling the fence on this one. -Pete
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21 January 2010, 03:24 PM | #35 |
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Those poor watches were lined up like they were in prison. Just look at it this way. As long as people are actively ruining these watches, ours become more valuable!
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21 January 2010, 04:08 PM | #36 |
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awful!
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21 January 2010, 04:56 PM | #37 |
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I like the look of a black watch, and I like to wear a nice high quality watch...so does that mean I like the subject(s) of this post?
I think it does. Sorry.
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21 January 2010, 05:04 PM | #38 |
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they're not bad....if I had a bazillion dollars I'd have 1 stock & 1 black of each model!
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21 January 2010, 08:10 PM | #39 |
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Cannot believe that Carbon Fibre Dial costs an extra $1500. That's outright theft! Haha.
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21 January 2010, 11:32 PM | #40 |
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I think I already know the answer (no) but is this dial an option from Rolex or is this aftermarket, and if so, how can they print Rolex on the face?
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21 January 2010, 11:46 PM | #41 |
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I don't entirely dislike them actually, I read the posts and thought "I should hate these but I don't." i must admit though the originals are much more pleasing to the eye. If I were to buy one I would have the Explorer.
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22 January 2010, 01:46 AM | #42 |
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Geez, I wonder how long before someone decides to black out a DayDate...
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22 January 2010, 03:21 AM | #43 |
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How does the saying go? "Different is not always better, but better is always different." With all the work that goes into making the Rolex SS look so good, then this? They do not respect steel. You have to respect the steel! Don't flame me but, I guess I feel the same way when someone replaces a beautiful Oyster bracelet for a Nato strap!
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22 January 2010, 03:54 AM | #44 |
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Black Rolex
Just doesn't look right.
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22 January 2010, 03:58 AM | #45 |
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22 January 2010, 04:03 AM | #46 |
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The explorer looks cute.
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22 January 2010, 04:40 AM | #47 |
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Suum Cuique
To quote resident poet/philosopher JJ Irani "To each his own."
A purist forum like this should evoke such strong negative responses. I'll stir the pot a bit by saying that I have seen one of these in person at a watch shop in Milan. It actually looked....dare I say....nice? I thought it added a nice tactical, rugged finished look without detracting from the overall essence. If you wanted a more subdued finish and wished to wear a Rolex, you now have more options and choices. No more worries about Barracudas being attracted to chomp my shiny watch when I scuba! JMHO. There are aftermarket companies that upgrade BMWs and Mercedes too. I guess ultimately it's a matter of preference and in the eye of the beholder. It's always nice to have options and choices. --Paul
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22 January 2010, 05:44 AM | #48 |
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Sorry, but I like'em...
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22 January 2010, 12:43 PM | #49 |
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I do like Speed's Casio.
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