I wish you all would let the Retired Classics RIP!

[Jocke]

Is it safe to swim with a classic?

[Lucky777]

The beauty of Rolex for me is the heritage, and how the brand has evolved over the years with innovation, while still remaining true to its roots. My taste happens to be classic and timeless with many things including watches. The classics are just that, classics. However, marrying the classic style with modern innovation such as glide lock, ceramic, and other features to some is interesting. I happen to be one of those people. I'd jump on a Pepsi Sub C or a Root Beer. I have my opinion, and you have yours. That's the beauty of this forum.


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[Lucky777]

Originally Posted by Jocke

Is it safe to swim with a classic?

That depends!!


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[strafer_kid]

Ideal scenario is mix of vintage and modern............old and new!

[Chainring]

I don't mind a lil pot stirring every now and then. Sometimes it does get a bit redundant around here.

But I disagree with Mr Tooomey. I say bring 'em back! Maybe not the actual styles and the cheaper bracelets, but bring back some of the nostalgia that made Rolex who it is today. Almost all Rolex watches have moved towards more bling - ceramic bezels, PCLs, watches bigger than 40mm, and even watches made out of platinum. None of that really bothers me, per se. But I look at some of the older watches and they are beautiful in their own right and were built for a purpose - not just to be a luxury product. Now a Submariner is over $7,000 and GMTII comes with a ceramic bezel and polished center links? And you can't buy a Rolex chronograph for less than $10,000. I'd just like to see Rolex take a look back at the pioneers who wore their watches and made them famous in the first place and make watches for people like that again. I guess that's why I find more appeal in the older watches.

[vintagewaferthin]

Well it seems that the classics really aren't "resting." Lots of people own panda 6263s and old Pepsi Gmts. They are still serving their owners and by no means resting.

[Jfullm42]

Originally Posted by Chainring

I don't mind a lil pot stirring every now and then. Sometimes it does get a bit redundant around here.

But I disagree with Mr Tooomey. I say bring 'em back! Maybe not the actual styles and the cheaper bracelets, but bring back some of the nostalgia that made Rolex who it is today. Almost all Rolex watches have moved towards more bling - ceramic bezels, PCLs, watches bigger than 40mm, and even watches made out of platinum. None of that really bothers me, per se. But I look at some of the older watches and they are beautiful in their own right and were built for a purpose - not just to be a luxury product. Now a Submariner is over $7,000 and GMTII comes with a ceramic bezel and polished center links? And you can't buy a Rolex chronograph for less than $10,000. I'd just like to see Rolex take a look back at the pioneers who wore their watches and made them famous in the first place and make watches for people like that again. I guess that's why I find more appeal in the older watches.

I agree with this wholeheartedly! I have looked into getting the new Black and Blue GMT and don't get my wrong it is nice, it just is to much for me right now. I love lugholes and non PCLs.

[Nidal]

Originally Posted by Chainring

I don't mind a lil pot stirring every now and then. Sometimes it does get a bit redundant around here.

But I disagree with Mr Tooomey. I say bring 'em back! Maybe not the actual styles and the cheaper bracelets, but bring back some of the nostalgia that made Rolex who it is today. Almost all Rolex watches have moved towards more bling - ceramic bezels, PCLs, watches bigger than 40mm, and even watches made out of platinum. None of that really bothers me, per se. But I look at some of the older watches and they are beautiful in their own right and were built for a purpose - not just to be a luxury product. Now a Submariner is over $7,000 and GMTII comes with a ceramic bezel and polished center links? And you can't buy a Rolex chronograph for less than $10,000. I'd just like to see Rolex take a look back at the pioneers who wore their watches and made them famous in the first place and make watches for people like that again. I guess that's why I find more appeal in the older watches.

Well said. Indeed.


Nidal

[Tooomey]

Originally Posted by Chainring

I don't mind a lil pot stirring every now and then. Sometimes it does get a bit redundant around here.

But I disagree with Mr Tooomey. I say bring 'em back! Maybe not the actual styles and the cheaper bracelets, but bring back some of the nostalgia that made Rolex who it is today. Almost all Rolex watches have moved towards more bling - ceramic bezels, PCLs, watches bigger than 40mm, and even watches made out of platinum. None of that really bothers me, per se. But I look at some of the older watches and they are beautiful in their own right and were built for a purpose - not just to be a luxury product. Now a Submariner is over $7,000 and GMTII comes with a ceramic bezel and polished center links? And you can't buy a Rolex chronograph for less than $10,000. I'd just like to see Rolex take a look back at the pioneers who wore their watches and made them famous in the first place and make watches for people like that again. I guess that's why I find more appeal in the older watches.

This is well put but it is just a luxury item these days at those prices. I can't see them ever going down in price and I like that.

Some great posts in this thread!

To each there own...

[Watchdog]

Originally Posted by Tooomey

This is well put but it is just a luxury item these days at those prices. I can't see them ever going down in price and I like that.

Some great posts in this thread!

To each there own...

To the OP, welcome to the finest forum on the net.

[Chainring]

Originally Posted by Jfullm42

I agree with this wholeheartedly! I have looked into getting the new Black and Blue GMT and don't get my wrong it is nice, it just is to much for me right now. I love lugholes and non PCLs.

Don't get me wrong. I really like the newer stuff, too. Sometimes bling looks good. I just don't get the sense of nostalgia and adventure coming from the newer models.

[Tooomey]

Originally Posted by vintagewaferthin

Well it seems that the classics really aren't "resting." Lots of people own panda 6263s and old Pepsi Gmts. They are still serving their owners and by no means resting.

You should read the hole thread.

By no means do I mean put your classics to rest! I just meant I don't know why anyone would want rolex to bring back anything that has been retired.

Many people don't agree and that's ok but there are many of us that feel the same as I do

FYI. I think the Paul Newman is one of the best looking rolex's ever but that doesn't mean I want rolex to bring it back.

It sounds like some of you are only reading parts of this thread and have know idea what I'm trying to say

[DCgator]

I like and own older and newer models. Very happy to have these as they cover Rolex watches made in the past 26 yrs, 1987 to 2013.

R Serial tt Thunderbird
G Serial ss DJII

M Serial Sub 16610LV
V Serial DSSD

M Serial GMTII 16710-3186 Coke
M Serial tt GMT-C

G Serial ExpII/42mm

[heatscore]

I woud buy a ceramic pepsi GMT in a heartbeat.

[submariner66]

Originally Posted by Tooomey

You should read the hole thread.

By no means do I mean put your classics to rest! I just meant I don't know why anyone would want rolex to bring back anything that has been retired.

Many people don't agree and that's ok but there are many of us that feel the same as I do

FYI. I think the Paul Newman is one of the best looking rolex's ever but that doesn't mean I want rolex to bring it back.

It sounds like some of you are only reading parts of this thread and have know idea what I'm trying to say

Rolex does not need to and should not "bring back the classics" because in my opinion they are still making them!

If anyone needs to bring them back its Omega, they changed too many of their classic watches too quickly. I love that they still offer the Speedmaster unchanged nearly.