Thoughts on the Wimbledon Dial

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by goldboy

I really don't like the wimbledon dial. I feel this dial/watch has been hyped up as a fake "hard to get" watch, when in reality it's not difficult to obtain from the the AD. The dial drives me nuts with the one baton.

My understanding is that there is a 2 year waiting list, as it is very popular. Not sure what “fake hard to get” means, or what reason anyone would have to pretend it was hard to get.

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[acorn]

Originally Posted by ~Ocho1~

Funny, I love the slate dial, but not with the roman numerals of the Wimbledon

I much prefer the stick markers.

Much better

[acb5456]

I think what I don't like aesthetically about the Wimbledon is the painted on roman numeral indices, but I love the color and the stick at 9.

While my DJ 36 has applied roman numerals, my only gripe with it as well is that they don't give the dial enough depth since they aren't raised as much as the stick dials...but perhaps that would make the dial too busy or full.

But anyway, I think if the Wimbledon had applied indices it would give the dial more oomph and depth. My $.02!

[DanmanGMT]

Just walked in the door with a new Wimbledon 41 fluted ever rose on jubilee. It is gorgeous. In the last year I have picked up this habit and now have purchased in order:

1. Omega Speedmaster moon watch 42
2. Rolex Datejust 41 fluted blue dial on jubilee
3. Rolex GMT Master II BLNR on oyster
4. Rolex Milgauss Z Blue
5. Omega CK2998 Speedmaster (blue panda-ish)
6. Patek Philippe Calatrava 6119R
7. Rolex Datejust 41 TT everrose Wimbledon dial jubilee

It’s hard to have a favorite. The black Speedmaster is my daily work watch. The Wimbledon ranks up there. It’s gorgeous.

My next two are hopefully going to be:
1. Sky dweller mint green
2. Day Date 40 fluted white gold with white dial or meteorite dial

[goldboy]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

My understanding is that there is a 2 year waiting list, as it is very popular. Not sure what “fake hard to get” means, or what reason anyone would have to pretend it was hard to get.

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It's been very easy to obtain around my area, on par or a little easier than the Explorer 1. Kind of a teaser/pretend hard to obtain watch.

The reason people have to embellish its hard to get status is to convince themselves, and others, that the watch is sought after. Either for personal status or perhaps even for resale value.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by goldboy

It's been very easy to obtain around my area, on par or a little easier than the Explorer 1. Kind of a teaser/pretend hard to obtain watch.

The reason people have to embellish its hard to get status is to convince themselves, and others, that the watch is sought after. Either for personal status or perhaps even for resale value.

I’m sorry, but what you are saying just doesn’t make any sense. An individual can’t affect resale value with his stated belief that a particular model is hard to get, when it’s not. Also your “fake hard to get” idea makes no sense, especially since most Rolex models are hard to get. The Wimbledon dial, while somewhat polarizing, is extremely sought after, in both sizes, and all configurations. It’s simply a matter of supply and demand. There are so many possible Datejust configurations, but the blue dial, mint green dial, and Wimbledon dial are the 3 most popular. Waiting lists for all! My info is per my AD, in CA.
Maybe it’s different in Canada…

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[Tal & Co.]

I put my name down for a 41mm Datejust Wimbledon Fluted, Jubilee all White Gold no two tone.

The guy told me see you in 2/3 years LMAO! 😂

[173rdabn]

Not a Roman numerals fan. Get what makes you happy, even if you have to wait for the right one.

[Carguy87]

Not my pic but one of the shots that made me really like the Wimbledon.


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[Clockmeister]

Originally Posted by Carguy87

Not my pic but one of the shots that made me really like the Wimbledon.


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It would be a difficult decision on the blue, Wimbledon or mint dials.
Yesterday I saw a mint green Skydweller. It was stunning.

[Ravager135]

The “Wimbledon” dial is not for me. I much prefer the index dial in the slate/rhodium configuration. I do think it looks better in person, but the mix of Roman and Arabic numerals on the outer edge of the dial just seem confused to me. I preferred the concentric Arabic dials on the Datejust II that’s no longer in production. The index dials are just classic and my preference.

[colonelpurple]

rolex makes watches in batches. so sometimes an AD will say 1-2 years for an air king, other times he might have one in stock along with other ADs in the country, just because Rolex delivered a batch of them. DJs are the same. Sometimes there might be batches of the green dial and a few lucky people pick them up without being on the waiting list. But if you specifically want a model, you need to wait.

I also notice that popular watches, like the submariner, are always on exhibition. Same with the wimbledon dial.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

rolex makes watches in batches. so sometimes an AD will say 1-2 years for an air king, other times he might have one in stock along with other ADs in the country, just because Rolex delivered a batch of them. DJs are the same. Sometimes there might be batches of the green dial and a few lucky people pick them up without being on the waiting list. But if you specifically want a model, you need to wait.

I also notice that popular watches, like the submariner, are always on exhibition. Same with the wimbledon dial.

Good point! Everytime I visited my AD, the Wimbledon was on display. Everytime, I would try it on. That’s how I fell in love with it.


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[Kinnakeet]

I have very recently seen Wimbledon dials for sale at AD’s in both Florida and Ontario Canada. Not hard to find. Both these markets are tough markets.

[acorn]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I’m sorry, but what you are saying just doesn’t make any sense. An individual can’t affect resale value with his stated belief that a particular model is hard to get, when it’s not. Also your “fake hard to get” idea makes no sense, especially since most Rolex models are hard to get. The Wimbledon dial, while somewhat polarizing, is extremely sought after, in both sizes, and all configurations. It’s simply a matter of supply and demand. There are so many possible Datejust configurations, but the blue dial, mint green dial, and Wimbledon dial are the 3 most popular. Waiting lists for all! My info is per my AD, in CA.
Maybe it’s different in Canada…

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If you believe he can’t influence that it’s not hard to get then why are you so invested in trying to rebut him and anyone else who doesn’t like it?

[Blanch]

Terrible dial.
The only reason it's even talked about is because it's one of the few Rolex models that has a nickname. Otherwise it would have been discontinued and faded away into oblivion a long time ago.

[KatGirl]

This thread needs another pic!





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[Tylerlsu2008]

Originally Posted by goldboy

It's been very easy to obtain around my area, on par or a little easier than the Explorer 1. Kind of a teaser/pretend hard to obtain watch.

The reason people have to embellish its hard to get status is to convince themselves, and others, that the watch is sought after. Either for personal status or perhaps even for resale value.

Agree with this

[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by Blanch

Terrible dial.
The only reason it's even talked about is because it's one of the few Rolex models that has a nickname. Otherwise it would have been discontinued and faded away into oblivion a long time ago.

that is a personal opinion, but doesn't perhaps explain its sales
the idea that a name can make sales is funny

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

that is a personal opinion, but doesn't perhaps explain its sales
the idea that a name can make sales is funny

I agree with you. I just loved the whole look of my watch. The fact that its nickname is associated with the most famous Tennis Tournament in the world, and I love tennis, is cool, but had no impact on my opinion of the dial.

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[thatswhatshesaid]

I have one 41mm flued on jubilee. It wasn't very hard to get, maybe 5 months. I like the look but, despite what online photos look like, the dial is quite dark and hard to read so I find myself wearing other watches on a daily basis. When I do wear it it's more jewelry than I watch, I guess.

[acorn]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

that is a personal opinion, but doesn't perhaps explain its sales
the idea that a name can make sales is funny

Obviously you know nothing about marketing

Look at this “The fact that its nickname is associated with the most famous Tennis Tournament in the world, and I love tennis, is cool, but had no impact on my opinion of the dial.” if you want evidence.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by acorn

Obviously you know nothing about marketing

Look at this “The fact that its nickname is associated with the most famous Tennis Tournament in the world, and I love tennis, is cool, but had no impact on my opinion of the dial.” if you want evidence.

I’d have to be pretty shallow to like a watch because of its nickname.
I can assure you that is not what drew me to it. It was purely its looks.
My statement that you quoted even says that. How is marketing involved? So I suppose that everyone who bought a Pepsi was lured by their love of the soft drink. That’s just silly. You do know there was no marketing involved in the Wimbledon dial. The watch community named it, as is the case of the Pepsi, the Rootbeer, the Bluesy, and on and on. Where is the marketing?

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[Andad]

I am too frightened to post my opinion on the Wimbledon dial.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Andad

I am too frightened to post my opinion on the Wimbledon dial.

I don’t blame you.

Kat


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[colonelpurple]

Originally Posted by acorn

Obviously you know nothing about marketing

Look at this “The fact that its nickname is associated with the most famous Tennis Tournament in the world, and I love tennis, is cool, but had no impact on my opinion of the dial.” if you want evidence.

“You don’t know anything …
“It’s terrible …..

This is just ego talking now. You think that everyone should have your taste

Whatever you say, the Wimbledon dial is popular. I bought the watch and only found out later it was called the Wimbledon

Even if you go into personal attack mode, you will not convince others of your taste

[Wilco68]

Originally Posted by acorn

Obviously you know nothing about marketing

Look at this “The fact that its nickname is associated with the most famous Tennis Tournament in the world, and I love tennis, is cool, but had no impact on my opinion of the dial.” if you want evidence.

I bought one after seeing it in person for the first time & was totally blown away by it. I hate Tennis - no interest in the sport whatsoever. Please stop posting nonsense.


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[aiif]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

that is a personal opinion, but doesn't perhaps explain its sales
the idea that a name can make sales is funny

Wimbledon dial sells more than other dial variations depends on various factors, including market trends, collector preferences, and the specific model and condition of the watch.

[acorn]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

“You don’t know anything …
“It’s terrible …..

This is just ego talking now. You think that everyone should have your taste

Whatever you say, the Wimbledon dial is popular. I bought the watch and only found out later it was called the Wimbledon

Even if you go into personal attack mode, you will not convince others of your taste

Brands pay enormous sums and go to great length to associate themselves with known entities that have prestige. Anyone who doesn’t acknowledge the importance of name associations in marketing knows nothing about the topic.

I never once said anything about everyone needing to share my taste, exactly the opposite, as I pointed out there’s someone here who can’t resist trying to rebut anyone who doesn’t share theirs.

Also, I never once said the dial was terrible so please get your facts straight before trying to accuse me, thanks.

[KatGirl]

[QUOTE=acorn;13203558]

I never once said anything about everyone needing to share my taste, exactly the opposite, as I pointed out there’s someone here who can’t resist trying to rebut anyone who doesn’t share theirs.

I assume you are referring to me, and not sure why you are singling me out, but your supposition, about me, is false. I believe everyone is entitled to their own individual style and taste.
Your whole marketing theory is nonsense. Rolex had nothing to do with associating the dark grey dial with green accented Romans, with the famous Tennis Tournament. Nothing! As with all the silly nicknames of popular Rolex models, the online watch loving community nicknamed it “the Wimbledon”, after it was introduced, as I’ve already pointed out. Seiko fans do the same thing, when a new model is released. Where is the marketing? Your theory, if true, would mean that the Rolex fans who named the dial “the Wimbledon” are the marketers. That is ridiculous! The dial is super popular, simply because people like it. It sells itself, when potential buyers see it. Simple, as that. It’s fine that you don’t like it. Some people don’t. But to say those of us who do, only like it because of its nickname is just silly.

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