Loving these 5 digit references. Here are some pics :=)

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

If you like 5 digits, you'll love 4 digits.

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Yep, that's a whole other game

[brandrea]

Josh, did you flip the DBlue again?

[Andad]

When I wear my 5's I slip a 2100 into my pocket.
If I need an adjustment it takes <15 seconds more than a glidelock or an easy link.

But gives me more of a connection.

Nice combo Josh....

[deco101]

Great pictures

[LitzDoc]

Originally Posted by rodo

the glidelock is amazing. However, do you guys actually use it regularly? I don't think I've ever actually used it, nor have it ever changed the holes on my kermit. I just "set it and forget it"

I use the glide lock all the time in my SD4000. I love the adjustability.


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[travisb]

Definitely more of the original tool watch vibe from Rolex.
I love my 6 digits but have an even greater appreciation for the 5s than before the 6s came out.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Decided to collect 5-digit versions only...

Amazing

[japenney]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Josh, did you flip the DBlue again?

I did. I had a friend who really wanted it so I let it go. If I ever add another one it will be the black dial I think, a bit more versitile. I may try the new red sea dweller also with increased size.

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[Exploradori]

Stunning. I also prefer 5 digits. Just something to do with size, non PCLs, authentic toolwatch vibe.

How best to describe them than as authentic blend of 4 digit charm, and 6 digit technical sophistication.

[fskywalker]

Nicely done Josh, we're 114270 brothers and 16610 cousins!

[watchwatcher]

Yeah...some awfully nice 5 digit models you got there, Josh.

Question, though: how long are they sticking around?

[Kaedeh]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Decided to collect 5-digit versions only...

That must be the best photo I have seen on TRF

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[Toivonen]

16520 white and 16600 are the greatest Rolex ever imho

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by rodo

why does everyone love 5 digit so much all of a sudden? 6 digit is light years ahead (clasp especially)

Not for everyone. I much prefer my 5 (and 4) digits.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Danny83

Nice pics Josh I want a Kermit.....

I know a guy

[5253Reynolds]

I think the proportions on the 5-digit cases are/were spot on. I wish Rolex could just update the insides and bracelets and keep the cases. Oh well, guess you can't drive sales like that. This is coming from a 6 digit owner.

[sea-dweller]

Nice collection!

[dimag333]

so is a 114060 an 8 digit? or do the letters not count?

steve

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by rodo

why does everyone love 5 digit so much all of a sudden? 6 digit is light years ahead (clasp especially)

It's the same reason someone would spend as much on a Porsche 993 as they would on a new 991.

For me, the great thing about the 5-digit series is that they retain much of the vibe of the older watches, but they're still in pretty good shape and lower priced compared to vintage stuff. If I bought a 1655, I'd probably worry about it because of the value. With my 16570, I basically wear it like a G-Shock.

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by japenney

Just reserving his spot while he expresses his disappointment in paragraph form .

That's Mtgjr for ya

Did you end up peeling the LV? Cool pics btw

[japenney]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yeah...some awfully nice 5 digit models you got there, Josh.

Question, though: how long are they sticking around?

I don't ponder questions like that anymore . I enjoy em while they are around :)

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

That's Mtgjr for ya

Did you end up peeling the LV? Cool pics btw

Nope. If I do it will be after my AD gets back from baselworld. I have some questions regarding the new releases and availability 👍. Could sway my decision to keep or sell.

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[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by japenney

Nope. If I do it will be after my AD gets back from baselworld. I have some questions regarding the new releases and availability 👍. Could sway my decision to keep or sell.

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Gotcha, it's a sweet watch that's for sure. What release are you interested in from Basel?

[japenney]

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Gotcha, it's a sweet watch that's for sure. What release are you interested in from Basel?

Skydweller blue, sea dweller, omega limited releases. Lots of interest :):)

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[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by japenney

Skydweller blue, sea dweller, omega limited releases. Lots of interest :):)

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Cool, I'm interested in the blue dial Sky-Dweller and DJ 41. Possibly the Sea Dweller depending on how it wears

[ILuvSubs]

Originally Posted by japenney

I tried every 6 digit sports model and got in this game as the 5 digits were fazing out around 2010 so I wanted to see what I missed. In my opinion I missed the last generation of Rolex tool watches. I can forgive the clasp becaause it is thin and comfortable and has around 7 holes of adjustment........7.........you need to buy a submariner with glidelock to get anywhere near that these days. Highly underestimated feature on these older models.

Congrats on your new incomings Josh.

Interesting observation about the clasp. I always thought the more solid bracelet and clasp was a reason people go 6 digit rather 5 digit. I never thought about the 5 digit's clasp adjustibility.

Originally Posted by douglasf13

It's the same reason someone would spend as much on a Porsche 993 as they would on a new 991.

For me, the great thing about the 5-digit series is that they retain much of the vibe of the older watches, but they're still in pretty good shape and lower priced compared to vintage stuff. If I bought a 1655, I'd probably worry about it because of the value. With my 16570, I basically wear it like a G-Shock.

Nice analogy. I love the character of an air-cooled Porsche. Agreed that 5 digits are way more affordable than their 4 digit counterparts. I'm used to the maxi dials of the 6 digits, so I think I would struggle going back to the smaller hour markers of the 5 digit references (other than the Kermit).

Interesting that a lot of people are getting into the 5 digits in recent times. Perhaps this is a backlash against the recent releases and the lack of a ceramic SS Coke GMT.