Will Rolex Ever Change?????

[Mickey®]

Ultimately it depends on your wrist size, right?

HAGCD!

[Castor]

Big watches, to a certain extent, are not a fad. The bigger watches will always appeal to a certain type of person. Possibly a person who likes to be noticed.

The bigger watches will also be preferred I think by people within a certain age demographic who's eyes can't focus in like they used to (people like me). That would fall in line with the 'Boomer' generation. As the Boomers start dying off then the current spike in the desire for larger watches will go with it.

But the desire for larger watches will always be there.

[Armyguy03]

Originally Posted by Rocco22

hulk hogan is 6'5 and had 21" arms at his biggest and now has 20" arms,only saying cause I have met him a few times.but my main point is why start being an ass when I'm explaining my size to my watch.i don't say anything about your username as its obvious you want everyone to know your in the army.im a bodybuilder and I thought I would explain my size to my watch size and how I think it's weird when I see a 5'6 135 lb guy wearing a 50mm watch.

Chill bro it's just a watch forum. Sense of humors vary, and it's evident that yours and mine failed to meet in the middle. "Being an ass" is subjective, and no further comments are needed. Happy holidays and I hope you find a watch that can satiate your size requirements.



CPT

[superdog]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

And I am tired of you so now finally you are like a true ghost--vanished with only your troll like spirit to haunt us.

Bye bye you won't be missed--My first Christmas ban.

Thank you sir. That was perfect timing.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by superdog

Thank you sir. That was perfect timing.

My pleasure Seth and long overdue!

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Personally, I think they have already changed too much. My interest basically stops after 5 digits.

Me too. If PCLs on sports models, RolexRolexRolexRolex..., fat cases, and $8,000 Subs are what we mean by "change", then I'd rather they go back to how they were.

[Zed Homme]

Is it possible to like both small and large?

Lets remember that this large watch trend didn't start for rolex in the last few years with the maxi case. They've been bumping up the size of the date just for the past 40 years. Would the so called purists like 34mm watches? If so they must have really hated it when they grew to 36mm.

Wear what you like.

[TimeOnMyHands]

I suppose I should comment after owning many higher end brands over the last twelve years...when we talk bigger often we refer to the size of the watch/case only and not necessarily the size of the face ie: increase in dial legibility (the newest EXP II an exception). I have worn larger watches than 40mm but none have been more legible than a well designed, uncluttered dial/face set up. My wifes 36mm Exp I is certainly more legible at a glance than the DSSD and or the Daytona I owned. In terms of heft (that feeling of something substantial on your wrist) again wearing a 262 gram 18kt timepiece quickly became uncomfortable as did 'trying' to make a thick cased watch feel comfortable -- they in the end never truly *disappear* on the wrist. I wear my 16570 and my wife wears her 14270 24/7 in the north and through an extremely active outdoor lifestyle -- often dressed in multi-layered clothing. These watches are supremely comfortable with the more legible dial going to the 14270. So if you reside in a warmer climate where cuffs of tight fitting jackets/winter gloves are a non-issue, or you do not wear your watch while physically active -- then a larger watch could work for you. Ideally a larger watch should mean a clearer, easier to read face -- but that it not always the case. One more thing: I am 6'1" / 230lbs and would feel very comfortable wearing an Explorer 14270 (with an extra link) if I did not own the 16570.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

Is it possible to like both small and large?

Lets remember that this large watch trend didn't start for rolex in the last few years with the maxi case. They've been bumping up the size of the date just for the past 40 years. Would the so called purists like 34mm watches? If so they must have really hated it when they grew to 36mm.

Wear what you like.

words of genius. thank you for that!!!!!

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

And I am tired of you so now finally you are like a true ghost--vanished with only your troll like spirit to haunt us.

Bye bye you won't be missed--My first Christmas ban.

So long overdue - thank you and merry Christmas.

[theironchef106]

Buy a breitling if you are looking for a big watch

[HL65]

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

So long overdue - thank you and merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

[Rocco22]

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

Chill bro it's just a watch forum. Sense of humors vary, and it's evident that yours and mine failed to meet in the middle. "Being an ass" is subjective, and no further comments are needed. Happy holidays and I hope you find a watch that can satiate your size requirements.



CPT

No prob bro,happy holidays.

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Personally, I think they have already changed too much. My interest basically stops after 5 digits.

Originally Posted by JP Chestnut

Me too. If PCLs on sports models, RolexRolexRolexRolex..., fat cases, and $8,000 Subs are what we mean by "change", then I'd rather they go back to how they were.

Cool!
Maybe we can start a

"= or < 5 Digit Club®"

[Cru Jones]

I never understand why these size threads always get so out of hand. Size doesn't matter, it's how you wear it.

[imono]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I never understand why these size threads always get so out of hand. Size doesn't matter, it's how you wear it.

Size matters.
A woman wearing a 40mm always likes it bigger.
Go ask her!
Ask any women if they like it bigger or smaller.
Most will say bigger watch.

[FLB03TT]

Imono: Very interesting observation.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by TakesALickin

I'm hoping the trend toward bigger and bigger watches is finally starting to reverse. I sympathise with guys who have 8" wrists, but my sense is that they are in the minority.

8 1/4 here ,,, still on a 36mm watch, now i seldom wear a sub as it feels big , im thinking mid size ym next.

[Tony-GB]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I never understand why these size threads always get so out of hand. Size doesn't matter, it's how you wear it.

Tell that to my mistress!

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Cool!
Maybe we can start a

"= or < 5 Digit Club®"

Consider me a member.

[Bulldurham08]

RIP swiss ghost. After reading the first page of this thread, I was begging for a ban...Complete troll, immature behavior.

Merry Christmas! lol

[Jsan20]

I originally passed on Rolex because of the size and purchased a breitling. However, my second and third purchases were rolex. I love the size of the sub and now I am thinking of getting a second one. Also, will probably pick up a SD in the next few years if I can swing it. I hope they don't change a thing.

[Cato]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Personally, I think they have already changed too much.

I agree; even the DDII and DJII don't have any appeal to me. A part of me feels that they aren't exactly genuine; even though I know they are. I guess I'm still living in the 80s when I first got to know the brand.

[T. Ferguson]

Interesting discussion. It seems to me that Rolex takes it's own approach to how its watches should look and what size they should be. They don't seem to follow in much of anything, especially in terms of fashions trends.

When I first became interested in Rolex a long time ago, most of the line was relatively huge compared to other brands. But this is what they thought their watches should look like. All these decades later many of these models are still in production and except for minor evolutionary (rather than revolutionary) changes, Rolex has stayed true to the original vision of the proper size and style cues for these models.

I'm not sure the "average" buyer getting older thing means watches will get bigger. Watches have been around an awful long time, why would that trend just be happening now?

Perhaps larger watches are here to stay and perhaps not. But even if they are, a 40mm Sub or GMT is not a puny timepiece and there is much more to wrist presence that just diameter. There is also the possibility that at least to an extent the large watch thing was influenced by the lady's fashion trend towards wearing oversize or men's watches, this causing men to want something larger than what women were wearing. If the lady's fashion trend reverses, which it very well may, so might the trend to larger watches for men.

[Paulie 50]

Originally Posted by jamesbondOO7

Personally, I think they have already changed too much. My interest basically stops after 5 digits.

Me too.

[69mach351]

I am a bigger guy and have just over an 8" wrist. Anything smaller than 40mm looks way to small on me. I really wanted an air king, but it looked like a ladies watch when I put it on. That said, even though I need a bigger watch , I still want it to look like a normal watch. Many of the larger watches (44+mm) tend to look like a fashion watch or rip off the U-Boat design which still seems like a fashion watch, and that does not appeal to me either. I would like Rolex to have more/continued offerings in the 40-44mm range, because I know they will look more traditional and not like some rapper hardware.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by iberfoptic

Hi i really love the rolex brand the only thing that stops me from pulling the trigger on one is that i like bigger size watches and was wondering do you experts think rolex will make a bigger size sub i have seen the deep sea which is nice but very thick i actually own a omega planet ocean xl which is a great size for me so what do you think will happen at baselworld this year please tell me a bigger sub is on its way....

They have changed. And they have stayed true to their roots.

They already make a bigger Sub, it is called a Sea Dweller. No one here can tell you what is on the way. Live, be happy!

[jets]

Originally Posted by iberfoptic

Hi i really love the rolex brand the only thing that stops me from pulling the trigger on one is that i like bigger size watches and was wondering do you experts think rolex will make a bigger size sub i have seen the deep sea which is nice but very thick i actually own a omega planet ocean xl which is a great size for me so what do you think will happen at baselworld this year please tell me a bigger sub is on its way....

Established companies don't just change their whole lineup in an instant. Why alienate the core customer base to attract another? It will take time but eventually we'll see bigger options.

[kxux]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Where'd you read that Rolex was losing sales daily? Last thing I read indicated that they just had a banner year. The Seadweller and Explorer lines have never really been high sellers. I really doubt a Sub bigger than 40" will happen.

^^
|-----This.

And I must say that I love my DSSD. I also feel that the current Rolex line-up is well balanced.

[kxux]

Originally Posted by Psmith

There are so many factors involved, beyond mere 'size', that threads on this subject rarely seem to have all in agreement. For example; age/demographic, personal style preference, brand preference, watch design (small watches that wear large and vice-versa), etc ad infinitum...
Something I notice around Melbourne, is that more 'mature' gents generally wear a smaller watch (35 mm or less). But describing sizes as 'small' or 'huge' is vague/subjective and not especially helpful

Personally I am happy with watches in the size range 40 - 47 mm, and it just so happens that my favourite brands produce pieces I like within that range

I like the Sub at 40 mm, but I would also like it at 42 mm or larger

Thank you for putting it so eloquently. This is exactly how I feel - love the 40mm GMT and 43mm DSSD. They are both great. I loved 36mm Exp I as well. Never felt like anything was wrong with any of them on my wrist.