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B. Doggy · 8 April 2012, 12:32 AM

Despite the butt ugly releases recently, I'm still a fan.

TORRE · 8 April 2012, 12:32 AM

I do not think the sky dweller is too far from the rolex tradition and I quite like it ( if not able to afford it) and I think it is in the line up for the long term. As for the others I do not think many will be seen in the wild once the initial rush has gone

~JJ · 8 April 2012, 12:33 AM

The sky dweller will be a great addition for Rolex and I wouldn't take the other fringe releases of existing models as their future direction, but rather a fashion statement for 2012... these types of models are always being released by brands but are rarely seen in the wild

DARK_KNIGHT · 8 April 2012, 12:36 AM

Not worried about the direction Rolex is going. Why? They still make the ones I like:

1. Submariner in Stainless Steel.
2. Gold President.
3. GMT Stainless Steel.
4. Stainless Steel Daytona.

As long as the above models continue to be produced, I'm happy with what ever Rolex wants to do, because I am not a potential buyer for a rainbow Daytona or other bling bling models.

mike · 8 April 2012, 12:44 AM

Not one bit. The Skydweller is quite well received.

One need only look at some of the offerings by other brands to see not all is tradition. Be kinda boring.

floater156 · 8 April 2012, 12:52 AM

No. I think the Skydweller is great.

Megalobyte · 8 April 2012, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxfli

Things I worry about:

• The sun going super nova
• World hunger
• My receding hairline

Rolex doesn't make the list.

Receding hairline is #3???

AJMarcus · 8 April 2012, 02:53 AM

Not worried here. And Rolex continues to be hugely successful so that tells me they are doing something right. Of course at the moment there are so many classic pieces for the Old School aficionados that it all is balancing out. At least for now I say wear whatever you like in good health! I'm more worried about global warming!

MoBe · 8 April 2012, 02:56 AM

I`m not worried but I am disappointed in the Sky-Dweller.

Zed Homme · 8 April 2012, 03:35 AM

The pieces that you've mentioned are niche pieces that I dont feel are too indicative of the direction that rolex is going. I like the new "maxi" cases, and rolex is being true to their brand while evolving with the times. Im not worried at all.

landroverking · 8 April 2012, 04:58 AM

No not at all. I do like everything about the new Sky Dweller except the price.

masterserg · 8 April 2012, 05:02 AM

Nope, not at all.

herbie911 · 8 April 2012, 05:24 AM

Nothing wrong with the direction they are taking as long as they are not doing 46mm watch.

I am more concern my wages aren't going up as quickly as their price rises!

mountbaldy · 8 April 2012, 06:06 AM

Skydweller is just a terrible name --- what am I supposed to do,
wear it when I am in the space shuttle or when I am parachuting
or skydiving - Sounds like a K-Mart watch.

apan · 8 April 2012, 06:13 AM

I see your point. Rolex will never go back to making the same type of tool watches that it once did.

Tastes evolve over time and Rolex is one of the best at appealing to the what is in demand. Not a huge fan of most of the new releases either, but I can't blame them for what they are doing.

Bangel · 8 April 2012, 06:21 AM

The only worry I have regarding the direction Rolex is heading pertains to their price.

Vallhalla68 · 8 April 2012, 06:38 AM

Rolex knocked it out of the park with the new Exp II. Of course I am a little biased. I just bought the 216570 and couldn't be happier

Le Chef · 8 April 2012, 07:02 AM

Unless your last name is Wilsdorf I wouldn't worry about Rolex. There are plenty of other great watch companies out there with terrific watches for sale if you have no skin in the bracelet clasp.

dysondiver · 8 April 2012, 07:03 AM

they dont make brand new old watches ... so i dont really mind what they do ,,,

ArcticMoose · 8 April 2012, 07:10 AM

No, not at all.

8 April 2012, 12:32 AM	#31
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Despite the butt ugly releases recently, I'm still a fan. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

8 April 2012, 12:36 AM	#34
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Not worried about the direction Rolex is going. Why? They still make the ones I like: 1. Submariner in Stainless Steel. 2. Gold President. 3. GMT Stainless Steel. 4. Stainless Steel Daytona. As long as the above models continue to be produced, I'm happy with what ever Rolex wants to do, because I am not a potential buyer for a rainbow Daytona or other bling bling models. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

8 April 2012, 12:52 AM	#36
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	No. I think the Skydweller is great. __________________ Lead by example through production.

8 April 2012, 05:02 AM	#42
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Nope, not at all. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

8 April 2012, 07:02 AM	#48
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Why worry? Unless your last name is Wilsdorf I wouldn't worry about Rolex. There are plenty of other great watch companies out there with terrific watches for sale if you have no skin in the bracelet clasp.

8 April 2012, 12:32 AM	#32
TORRE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Stephen Location: STOCKPORT Watch: White Explorer II Posts: 50	I do not think the sky dweller is too far from the rolex tradition and I quite like it ( if not able to afford it) and I think it is in the line up for the long term. As for the others I do not think many will be seen in the wild once the initial rush has gone

8 April 2012, 12:33 AM	#33
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,291	The sky dweller will be a great addition for Rolex and I wouldn't take the other fringe releases of existing models as their future direction, but rather a fashion statement for 2012... these types of models are always being released by brands but are rarely seen in the wild

8 April 2012, 12:44 AM	#35
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Not one bit. The Skydweller is quite well received. One need only look at some of the offerings by other brands to see not all is tradition. Be kinda boring.

8 April 2012, 02:53 AM	#38
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Not worried here. And Rolex continues to be hugely successful so that tells me they are doing something right. Of course at the moment there are so many classic pieces for the Old School aficionados that it all is balancing out. At least for now I say wear whatever you like in good health! I'm more worried about global warming!

8 April 2012, 02:56 AM	#39
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I`m not worried but I am disappointed in the Sky-Dweller.

8 April 2012, 03:35 AM	#40
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	The pieces that you've mentioned are niche pieces that I dont feel are too indicative of the direction that rolex is going. I like the new "maxi" cases, and rolex is being true to their brand while evolving with the times. Im not worried at all.

8 April 2012, 04:58 AM	#41
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No not at all. I do like everything about the new Sky Dweller except the price.

8 April 2012, 05:24 AM	#43
herbie911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: united kingdom Posts: 445	Nothing wrong with the direction they are taking as long as they are not doing 46mm watch. I am more concern my wages aren't going up as quickly as their price rises!

8 April 2012, 06:06 AM	#44
mountbaldy Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: socal Posts: 95	Skydweller is just a terrible name --- what am I supposed to do, wear it when I am in the space shuttle or when I am parachuting or skydiving - Sounds like a K-Mart watch.

8 April 2012, 06:13 AM	#45
apan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	I see your point. Rolex will never go back to making the same type of tool watches that it once did. Tastes evolve over time and Rolex is one of the best at appealing to the what is in demand. Not a huge fan of most of the new releases either, but I can't blame them for what they are doing.

8 April 2012, 06:21 AM	#46
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	The only worry I have regarding the direction Rolex is heading pertains to their price.

8 April 2012, 06:38 AM	#47
Vallhalla68 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: David Location: California Watch: Explorer ll 216570 Posts: 183	Rolex knocked it out of the park with the new Exp II. Of course I am a little biased. I just bought the 216570 and couldn't be happier

8 April 2012, 07:03 AM	#49
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	they dont make brand new old watches ... so i dont really mind what they do ,,,

8 April 2012, 07:10 AM	#50
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	No, not at all.

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