OP 39 Blue- am I too old?

[javier]

I am 54, and in my opinión (the blue one) is one of the best classic Rolex ever made

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by Rolex.c6

Come on man, a watch is not age related.

good to know... how about a nose ring

[gunhose]

Im 61 wise choice would be 36 not 39 size.

[trippinjimmy]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

good to know... how about a nose ring

Nose ring, yes...Prince Albert, no!

[quakeroatmeal]

Last year you had it in "grape" and this year you think you're too old for blue?

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

Last year you had it in "grape" and this year you think you're too old for blue?

you're talking apples and oranges

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Too old? Yes but it has nothing to do with the watch.

young enough to still like this... old enough to know it's good too, and recognize a super talented man...

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Nose ring, yes...Prince Albert, no!

haha, had to look that one up, wow... you really do learn something every day...

[quakeroatmeal]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

you're talking apples and oranges

How so?

Purple is far more playful than blue... And a year isn't much of a difference.

If you like the blue, go for it. It's no where near as "youthful" as the grape you wore the previous year.

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by quakeroatmeal

How so?

Purple is far more playful than blue... And a year isn't much of a difference.

If you like the blue, go for it. It's no where near as "youthful" as the grape you wore the previous year.

apples, oranges is a joke, hope you got it.

The grape was surprisingly subtle, it was very dark, IIRC, almost black at times. But it didn't resonate with me, pretty much instantly, and in many ways. It wasn't even the color. I bought it on eBay. The blue was offered at a local AD and it was well over a year ago. I don't think the OP line is for me though. Then again, sometimes I revisit things and wonder "what was I thinking?"... you're right, go for what you like. I guess I didn't like it.

[KBM]

Age is just a number!

[toomann]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Age is just a number!

Eventually it becomes a big number

[KBM]

Originally Posted by toomann

Eventually it becomes a big number

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Age is just a number!

it also does a number lol thanks!

[locutus49]

This is an insulting post. I wear a white gold Sub with blue dial and if anything it is the opposite of sophomoric pretentiousness. And many of our members wear PM or sports watches, or both, and I hardly think they would be characterized as having sophomoric pretentiousness.

Originally Posted by Cato

Too old?

I always saw the OP as a "mature" man's watch - free from all sophomoric pretentiousness of PM or Sports models.

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by locutus49

This is an insulting post. I wear a white gold Sub with blue dial and if anything it is the opposite of sophomoric pretentiousness. And many of our members wear PM or sports watches, or both, and I hardly think they would be characterized as having sophomoric pretentiousness.

it's kind of hard to say anything without insulting... someone. Sorry if I offended you. If anything, I find some of the exchanges here kind of funny in a well intended way, and thank god, I'm not too old or jaded to laugh at myself. I do think that age may form some of our tastes, but individuality and personal taste are also important.

oops- I got it now. I don't think you were referring to my post but a response.

what is a PM watch...

[ndrs63]

I’m somewhat younger than you are; not a whole lot, though. OP is great, and blue works for any age


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[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

I’m somewhat younger than you are; not a whole lot, though. OP is great, and blue works for any age


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that looks great. it looks like the black dial, I think that came out a little later, and no colored indices?

[173rdabn]

Never too old!! Wear what you like.

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by Brew

There is no way you are too old for that dial, but the dial may be too flashy for your tastes. It was for mine (I'm in my 50s), so I have the rhodium now instead.

I just turned 60 and gifted myself the Air King 116900. It's not about your age but how you feel about yourself. .. I feel good and love my AK. ..;)

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[EagleWatch]

Get the watch and a young girlfriend at the same time... it won't be the watch that lets you know you are to old :)

[jimcameron]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

. I am 66. What do you guys think, and if you have one and endorse it, if you feel like it, give your age, or if you think there is a particular demographic for this watch.

I'm 70 and I will buy and wear any watch I want. And if some young whipper snapper says squat to me, I may, and can, kick his ass.

Next question.

[ap1]

Age is a frame of mind

[Overwound]

Originally Posted by faz

Funny how I always associate the OP series, especially in grape or blue, an older generation's watch. Simple and understated, function over form type of a watch.

You're saying I'm in my late 30's and wearing an old man's watch? To top it off it's steel dial and a 36mm model.

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by Overwound

You're saying I'm in my late 30's and wearing an old man's watch? To top it off it's steel dial and a 36mm model.

that's nice! I could dig something like that! it's good for anyone!

[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by EagleWatch

Get the watch and a young girlfriend at the same time... it won't be the watch that lets you know you are to old :)

oops, tried that, "be cheerful with a hot mama" but my doctor said "be careful, you have a heart murmur"...

[ndrs63]

Originally Posted by Tbonewalk

that looks great. it looks like the black dial, I think that came out a little later, and no colored indices?

Baselworld 2018, along with the white dial. Most folks in the forum prefer the latter. No colors, indeed


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[Tbonewalk]

Originally Posted by ndrs63

Baselworld 2018, along with the white dial. Most folks in the forum prefer the latter. No colors, indeed


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thanks! lookin' at 'em now, that's my speed!

[JoseR]

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I'm 70 and I will buy and wear any watch I want. And if some young whipper snapper says squat to me, I may, and can, kick his ass.

Next question.

[djyolky]

Yes OP is only meant for the age group of 22.5 years up to 36 years. But that is according to last year's polls.



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