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Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 03:23 PM

Would you go for a watch with straight endlinks if Rolex brought them back?

kieselguhr · 18 October 2022, 03:29 PM

I personally don’t mind them and think the first Tudor Ranger reissue looked great!

But I think the rest of the forum is going to disagree

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

I personally don’t mind them and think the first Tudor Ranger reissue looked great!

But I think the rest of the forum is going to disagree

Agreed on both counts. I just wonder how large the 'No' landslide will be.

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 03:37 PM

It would work but the watch would have to be vintage in style.

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

It would work but the watch would have to be vintage in style.

I think the current Explorer and OP 36 line could work.

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 03:51 PM

I would love it if they recreated that OP with the roman numerals with a slightly modern twist as the straight end links work, maybe 39mm.

Andad · 18 October 2022, 03:51 PM

It’s a no from me.

I would leave the straight end links for aftermarket straps and NATOs straps.

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I would love it if they recreated that OP with the roman numerals with a slightly modern twist as the straight end links work, maybe 39mm.

The California dial? Yeah, be good to see those come back. I like the rather ironic typo error there talking about the "ERROR-PROOF RADUIM DIAL"

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The California dial? Yeah, be good to see those come back. I like the rather ironic typo error there talking about the "ERROR-PROOF RADUIM DIAL"

Good pick up, do you know who did the Californian dial first I assume it would either be Panerai or Rolex?

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

Good pick up, do you know who did the Californian dial first I assume it would either be Panerai or Rolex?

I can't remember (or never knew) but the answer is probably in here somehwere: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2012/0...rnia-dial.html

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I can't remember (or never knew) but the answer is probably in here somehwere: https://www.rolexmagazine.com/2012/0...rnia-dial.html

Thanks for the link, some night time reading.

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

Thanks for the link, some night time reading.

You're welcome. I look forward to your TLDR synopsis

brandrea · 18 October 2022, 08:23 PM

I think it would be great on the Explorer or god forbid, the Submariner

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

You're welcome. I look forward to your TLDR synopsis

I would normally say yes but I have a connection to the Cali dial.

I think it is an absolute beauty. It could even give Panerai a third wind.

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I think it would be great on the Explorer or god forbid, the Submariner

I think the Sub could work, too, Brian. There are some pics around of older models, like this 5513 on straights, giving it that "tool-watch" look

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

I would normally say yes but I have a connection to the Cali dial.

I think it is an absolute beauty. It could even give Panerai a third wind.

I meant TLDR for me

emersm · 18 October 2022, 08:44 PM

I love the vintage vibe with the straight end links.

Moondoggy · 18 October 2022, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I think the Sub could work, too, Brian. There are some pics around of older models, like this 5513 on straights, giving it that that "tool-watch" look

No

1William · 18 October 2022, 09:07 PM

I like the look and would buy a watch with straight end links.

THC · 18 October 2022, 09:12 PM

Hard No from me

Old Expat Beast · 19 October 2022, 09:38 PM

Well it was closer than I thought, anyway. Thanks to all who voted! For now, and the foreseeable future, straight endlink fans just have to make do with the MKI Tudor Heritage Ranger, I guess.

Easy E · 19 October 2022, 10:52 PM

I'm a hard no on this one, I think it looks weak and unfinished.

Dan Pierce · 19 October 2022, 10:56 PM

For straps, yes. For bracelets, no.
dP

S.Explorer · 19 October 2022, 11:59 PM

A strong no from me.

enjoythemusic · 20 October 2022, 01:20 AM

How about in addition to...

The more bracelet and strap choices the better imho.

Joearch · 20 October 2022, 01:24 AM

Maybe for leather or rubber strap options. No for bracelet.

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18 October 2022, 03:23 PM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Straight Endlinks Would you go for a watch with straight endlinks if Rolex brought them back? Attached Images __________________ _______________________

18 October 2022, 03:51 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	It’s a no from me. I would leave the straight end links for aftermarket straps and NATOs straps. __________________ E

19 October 2022, 09:38 PM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Well it was closer than I thought, anyway. Thanks to all who voted! For now, and the foreseeable future, straight endlink fans just have to make do with the MKI Tudor Heritage Ranger, I guess. Attached Images __________________ _______________________

19 October 2022, 10:56 PM	#23
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	For straps, yes. For bracelets, no. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

18 October 2022, 03:29 PM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	I personally don’t mind them and think the first Tudor Ranger reissue looked great! But I think the rest of the forum is going to disagree

18 October 2022, 03:37 PM	#4
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	It would work but the watch would have to be vintage in style.

18 October 2022, 08:23 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	I think it would be great on the Explorer or god forbid, the Submariner

18 October 2022, 08:44 PM	#17
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	I love the vintage vibe with the straight end links.

18 October 2022, 09:07 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I like the look and would buy a watch with straight end links.

18 October 2022, 09:12 PM	#20
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Hard No from me

19 October 2022, 10:52 PM	#22
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,080	I'm a hard no on this one, I think it looks weak and unfinished.

19 October 2022, 11:59 PM	#24
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 797	A strong no from me.

20 October 2022, 01:20 AM	#25
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20 October 2022, 01:24 AM	#26
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Maybe for leather or rubber strap options. No for bracelet.

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