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VerticalHorizon · 31 August 2015, 01:20 PM

How desirable are they and how will they stand the test of time?
I've tried the 6 digit lineup and they were too modern for my tastes.
This is coming from a 25 year old who works in the tech industry.
Old guitars, old watches, old cars - there's something about them.
Should I have stuck with 6 digit refs to future proof myself?
Maybe in 10-20 years, they will hold the status of the 5 digits?

The thing is, the 6's have been such a departure from its predecessors.
The case, proportion, and feel are way too big of an "upgrade."

Appreciate your thoughts.

Oh, and one shouldn't pass up the opportunity to show the goods!

mfer · 31 August 2015, 01:22 PM

Love my 16610
Love my 116610lv too

Different reasons, but still love 'em

Dr.Smellody · 31 August 2015, 01:25 PM

Looks like a great collection to me!

thomaspp · 31 August 2015, 01:35 PM

Good looking collection! God knows what the future will hold for this hobby of ours!

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TheVTCGuy · 31 August 2015, 01:39 PM

Those five digits have so many classics in them, I don't think they will ever drop in popularity.

joe100 · 31 August 2015, 02:09 PM

5 digits will be classics. The late 80s into early 90s advertising was much better than today, the watches still had a vintage feel while being completely modern for their time. The 16710 and 16610, two of the best watches ever made

DCheeta · 31 August 2015, 03:01 PM

That 3572.50 is a six-digit!

Nice line-up. I only have one five-digit Rolex, but it's damned cool, and very comfortable.

osamu · 31 August 2015, 03:50 PM

I too definitely prefer the 5-digit references (well 4 digit too but don't really want to deal with inflated prices or the maintenance)

HogwldFLTR · 31 August 2015, 03:58 PM

Very happy with the look and feel of my five and four digit Rolexes. Six digits can be good too as long as it feels right it's all good. Two of mine are six digits and the other five are four (1) and five digit ones.

U5512 · 31 August 2015, 04:06 PM

5-digit? Oh no, they're too modern and you should try the 4-digit models. Trust me, they're THAT good!!!!!

31 August 2015, 01:20 PM	#1
VerticalHorizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 16710 Posts: 207	5 Digit References... How desirable are they and how will they stand the test of time? I've tried the 6 digit lineup and they were too modern for my tastes. This is coming from a 25 year old who works in the tech industry. Old guitars, old watches, old cars - there's something about them. Should I have stuck with 6 digit refs to future proof myself? Maybe in 10-20 years, they will hold the status of the 5 digits? The thing is, the 6's have been such a departure from its predecessors. The case, proportion, and feel are way too big of an "upgrade." Appreciate your thoughts. Oh, and one shouldn't pass up the opportunity to show the goods! __________________ 18038 \| 16710 x 2 \| 216570 \| 214270 \| 14000 \| 79220N \| 79280P x 2 \| 3572.50 \| 3576.50

31 August 2015, 01:22 PM	#2
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Love my 16610 Love my 116610lv too Different reasons, but still love 'em __________________ member#3242

31 August 2015, 01:35 PM	#4
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Good looking collection! God knows what the future will hold for this hobby of ours! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

31 August 2015, 02:09 PM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	5 digits will be classics. The late 80s into early 90s advertising was much better than today, the watches still had a vintage feel while being completely modern for their time. The 16710 and 16610, two of the best watches ever made __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 August 2015, 03:58 PM	#9
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	Very happy with the look and feel of my five and four digit Rolexes. Six digits can be good too as long as it feels right it's all good. Two of mine are six digits and the other five are four (1) and five digit ones. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 August 2015, 01:25 PM	#3
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	Looks like a great collection to me!

31 August 2015, 01:39 PM	#5
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Those five digits have so many classics in them, I don't think they will ever drop in popularity.

31 August 2015, 03:01 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	That 3572.50 is a six-digit! Nice line-up. I only have one five-digit Rolex, but it's damned cool, and very comfortable.

31 August 2015, 03:50 PM	#8
osamu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,322	I too definitely prefer the 5-digit references (well 4 digit too but don't really want to deal with inflated prices or the maintenance)

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