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Old 16 August 2021, 12:36 AM   #1
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IF Rolex Took Special Orders, What Would You Build ?

If Rolex let you order / build your own watch, what would you build ?
Watch model / metal / bracelet / case size / dial / bezel ?
E.g.,
-Rolex Submariner
-No Date
-Case - Oystersteel
-Bracelet - Oyster
-Bracelet Material - Oystersteel
-41mm
-Dial - Blue Sunburst
-Bezel - Blue SUNBURST
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Old 16 August 2021, 12:40 AM   #2
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Special orders as in anything goes??

YG DD40 or YG Sky Dweller in green sunburst dial
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:12 PM   #3
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Special orders as in anything goes??

YG DD40 or YG Sky Dweller in green sunburst dial
I would love to see those as well as an option for blue dials on YG DD40 and YG SkyD.

I would also love it if the DD40 was truly 40mm instead of 38.7.
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Old 16 August 2021, 12:49 AM   #4
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I’d build a 5 digit tt sub with SEL oyster bracelet, meteorite dial and black bezel.


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Old 16 August 2021, 12:51 AM   #5
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Black sub - 16610 case but with no date, 11 series bracelet, GMT clasp brushed though, 12 series AR coating, ceramic.


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Old 16 August 2021, 12:53 AM   #6
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A blue dial ss Sub ,just to keep the hordes happy .. Out of the blue ...
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Old 17 August 2021, 08:34 AM   #7
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Black sub - 16610 case but with no date, 11 series bracelet, GMT clasp brushed though, 12 series AR coating, ceramic.


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Old 16 August 2021, 12:58 AM   #8
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A 43mm sub with the Platona colored dial and black insert.


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Old 16 August 2021, 12:59 AM   #9
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36mm White Gold Day-Date with the olive dial and roman numeral indices (fluted bezel and presidents bracelet)
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:02 AM   #10
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A Cellini in SS,,,,
DJ 36mm with the DD ice blue dial,,,
That would be lovely for me,,
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:14 AM   #11
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All Cellini models in 18ct YELLOW Gold
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:16 AM   #12
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A YG, green dial Sub with fat lugs!
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:28 AM   #13
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Feel like the parameters should have included a constraint: Must be built from existing components (with or without regard for the colors/metals they come in).

I'd take what amounts to an Explorer I white dial, but reimagined as the new, 36mm Air King.

An OP34 in YG on a strap would also be a great addition (though not sure I myself would buy one).
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:48 AM   #14
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Feel like the parameters should have included a constraint: Must be built from existing components (with or without regard for the colors/metals they come in).

I'd take what amounts to an Explorer I white dial, but reimagined as the new, 36mm Air King.

An OP34 in YG on a strap would also be a great addition (though not sure I myself would buy one).
Agree …
Pick your metal material / bezel / dial on present models …
something within the realms of what Rolex could / might do (LOL!!!).
More of like building your own Range Rover … exterior color, interior color, options, etc.

But …
I do like seeing enthusiasts’ “fantasy watch” too.

That might be another post … “Build Your Fantasy Rolex”
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:30 AM   #15
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Platinum Daytona with black bezel, meteorite dial and black sub dials

Or put another way, the new WG meteorite OF design but in full platinum case and bracelet.

The only change would be the sub-dials would be flat black and not segmented, and possibly also black meteorite.

or

RG rainbow daytona with normal lugs / no diamonds on the case. I know, lots think it is hideous, but I really do love it.
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Old 16 August 2021, 03:17 AM   #16
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Platinum Daytona with black bezel, meteorite dial and black sub dials

Or put another way, the new WG meteorite OF design but in full platinum case and bracelet.

The only change would be the sub-dials would be flat black and not segmented, and possibly also black meteorite.

or

RG rainbow daytona with normal lugs / no diamonds on the case. I know, lots think it is hideous, but I really do love it.

I’ve been dreaming of that since 2019!

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Old 16 August 2021, 01:30 PM   #17
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Simple mod: WG Daytona with steel dial and black ceramic bezel
Next level: same thing, but 1-1.5mm larger

Alternatively: Explorer II in 41mm with orange hand and 1655 style bezel
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Old 18 August 2021, 05:05 AM   #18
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A "Bluesy" Skydweller
YG Skydweller with a blue dial
SS Daytona with a blue dial and a blue ceramic bezel
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:33 AM   #19
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A blue dial rose gold SkyDweller
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:36 AM   #20
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Platinum zero six zero Submariner...
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:37 AM   #21
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38mm DJ with fluted bezel, jubilee bracelet,dark blue dial with easy link.
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Old 16 August 2021, 01:39 AM   #22
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I think a Daytona in the colors of the TT rose gold Yachmaster II would be really cool. Blue ceramic bezel. Gold sub dial outlines. Subtle red accents.
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:00 AM   #23
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I would request:
- GMT cased in a white gold 41mm Submariner case
- BLRO ceramic bezel
- Black Dial
- Red Date wheel
- Brushed white gold bracelet with glidelock
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:00 AM   #24
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If Rolex let you order / build your own watch, what would you build ?
Watch model / metal / bracelet / case size / dial / bezel ?
E.g.,
-Rolex Submariner
-No Date
-Case - Oystersteel
-Bracelet - Oyster
-Bracelet Material - Oystersteel
-41mm
-Dial - Blue Sunburst
-Bezel - Blue SUNBURST
This in 43mm and a dark navy blue.
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:33 AM   #25
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This in 43mm and a dark navy blue.
I’d take one of these !!!
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Old 16 August 2021, 03:22 PM   #26
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this in 43mm and a dark navy blue.
yes!
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:03 AM   #27
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I’d take a red/black GMT on a brushed oyster with a mini glide lock clasp.
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:04 AM   #28
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39mm skydweller yg white dial, not that off white it comes with, bright white.
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Old 16 August 2021, 02:29 AM   #29
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matte dial, matte bezel sub.

with sword hands.

Modern 5517.

This but in 41mm

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Old 16 August 2021, 04:26 AM   #30
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matte dial, matte bezel sub.

with sword hands.

Modern 5517.

This but in 41mm


Oh my. If they did an update to the milsub it may break the watch game.


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