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Rolex - Waterproof watch??
So the patent for a screw down case and screw down crown was Rolex? No.
I don't disagree that Rolex was ahead of the game in the robust/purposeful watch field. But to say they invented it....well. But that's the case when there's any claim for a 'first'.
As for Rolex reclaiming its 'tool' watch roots, this ship has sailed. They'd merely be competing with the latest hulking dive watch with 10^10m WR, yottaGauss or whatever ridiculous claim is next. The 'tool' watch (I hate this term. all watches are tools....to tell the time!) has moved on. A Casio PAG40 is more 'tool-like' than any modern Rolex could ever hope to be.
You comments on the latest 're-issues' are spot on. Particularly the new Explorer II. Attempts to reclaim the past need to be precise. JLC has done this successfully with the Deep Sea, Polaris, etc, the bizarre hands on the neo-Freccione are just....lazy?
What is it about vintage Rolex....
I have a lot of friends who love their watches. I have one friend who just adores Richard Mille because he sees it as pushing the engineering excellence to the very edge. I have other freinds who just adore JLC because of their heritage for innovation. Eq...
" They were ahead of the game... They invented the game ".
You said it in these few words, Baron, and pretty perfectly. Let's see that... Who made the Diving watch? Panerai, first... If not Rolex, as we all know that the 3646 was a Rolex, made upon Panerai specifications. Who made modern diving watches, such as w...
Would you be kind enough ...
to point out the aesthetic diffrence of the Zenith dayto and its successor? I can't seem to tell Best Tyler
Come on, Tyler... :)
Here is the 116 520 ( Credit picture: P.W ) Here is the 16520 ( Zenith ) : The finish of the case is not the same, the dial is different ( not the same indexes, thinner and longer on the Zenith, the surroundings of the subdials are different, too ) not th...
Oh my god. I'm idiot!
I was looking at the black dial version and couldn't really tell beside the fat index. Now with your white dial photos i can see clearly. Now I don't know whether I like the black dial or the white dial more. Best Tyler
DAYTONA
Dear sir Would you tell me the price of daytona second one and what is the condition is it with box and how much is it ? i am in dubai how can we echange the monay and watch ? what is the garantee of orginality ? 00971504575383 reg/Ali
I could not resit...
Hi Nico, As usual beware of superlatives such as the first, the only, etc. This watch precedes the Milgaus by at least 20 years... and might well be the first anti-magnetic wrist watch.
Cool. Can you please tell us more about this one?
How many Gauss is it resistant to? Superb Tissot! Best, Nicolas
good picture...but
it could be that Nico meant "the first" that worked properly ? The Milgauss was certainly the first that was specifically designed for use against substantial magnetic force, no? Sometimes greatness is achieved on the shoulders of giants.
Baron and Nicolas, well put in words!!!
I like the idea of Rolex going back to their roots and pay hommage to their successful vintage models but i cannot bear the thought of paying sky-rocketed prices as definitely if they re-issue, they wont be cheap. Moreover, if they re-issue, you guys who ...
Well, you know that very well, Imran...
The only thing I still don't get is why you let them go... Best, Nicolas;
fear of fakes, failure to service by Rolex....it seems...
the only people who dont understand is Rolex themselves... look after your history,,,,,and the future will look after itself. I still cant understand why Rolex did not celebrate the 100th anniv.....
Complicated matter, indeed.
Which needs a lot of research, some strong convictions, perpetual efforts and hunts to get the best of the Vintage Rolex, without getting the worse. I agree that there are easier matters, but not more passionate, intriguing, and enthusiasming. Best, Nicol...
Rolex - Waterproof watch??
So the patent for a screw down case and screw down crown was Rolex? No. I don't disagree that Rolex was ahead of the game in the robust/purposeful watch field. But to say they invented it....well. But that's the case when there's any claim for a 'first'. ...
Who did invent the screw in crown, Ben?
I was sure it was Rolex. Am I victim of another Urban Legend? If you know, please tell me, as I'm very interested to know. As for the evolution of the toolwatch concept, I'm sadly in agrement with your words, when it comes to Rolex. I also have to agree o...
Depollier!
February 22, 1916. So predates the 1921 (?) Rolex patent. I have an image on a memory stick somewhere...can't find it. In the meantime, try Google patent search for "Depollier patent". The actual number is 1172601. Also, email sent! This message has been ...
Soul and aesthetics
My 2 cents: I think that the basics of aesthetic has been lost in lot of novelties and also the balance. When watches were a real everyday tool Rolex ruled it with its technological advance but there was also this special aesthetics of the oyster which ma...
vintage rolex is all about originality, quality and reliability
I think al ot people will agree here because older Rolex movements were among the very best ever made, trouble free and reliable, they are made to last generation. The dial variations and of course the exotic and rare version like the serpico i laino watc...
Great discussion
All I can add is yes the Vintage Rolex has soul. They have survived the ravages of time yet the appear as modern today as any of the newer Rolex models But the retain an aesthetic balance that some of the newer model are challenging and in some cases not ...
Your answer was much more complete worth the extra 20 lines
Hi Cisco The other key word for Rolex is Passion. Over used but under rated. Thanks Bill
Wow, Bill you're on a roll. Love what you said about Passion.
" Formule Choc " ! Best, Nicolas.
Let's avoid the other word
Obsession. And the list is just beginning. How about: Camaraderie – Both with the collection and the collectors :<{) A+ Bill
:) Bill... What would you say about obsession? :)
What woild be the boarder between Obsession and Passion, according to you? Best, Nicolas.
The line is so thin that ...
the addition of the word compulsive shifts the balance a little. I think we blur the line everyday. Creating some boundaries helps but then hit the term addiction or even affliction. As long as you don't steal or harm anyone in your pursuit it remains a p...
Some great replies to this...many thanks....
It seems that there are some clear conclusions. 1) Vintage Rolex has captured something that will most likely never be lost...soul. 2) That most people seem to be a little tired of most modern attempts to mimic the stars of yesterday. 3) That few people w...
Agreed on points 1 and 3...
Not sure about point 2, as each day brings its new lot of new Rolex fans and clients, who are very pleased with the Modern offers. We know both Modern abnd Vintage Rolex, and we clearly have our preferrences, but what about the new clients. As for point 4...
Nicolas...on modern....
I own modern too.... so I am not totally anti-modern....there are certainly modern Rolex that i love. But ..... I love them because they are wearable versions of vintage that I dare not wear everyday.
I'm far from being anti modern, either.
There are two Rolex watches I love a lot: The Rasta Milgauss and the Yachtmaster. And for once, they are not really to be considered as re editions, clones of their Vintage sisters. They are, and that is very interesting, some fresh and inspired products....
YM has no vintage predecessor whereas the Rasta has the vintage Milgauss which..
...Nicolas already have.
No ... and No.
The YM is a Sub, so we may consider that the Vintage exists. I don't own the Vintage Milgauss, but yes, it is in my wish list. Best, Nicolas. This message has been edited by amanico on 2011-05-04 02:41:18
Awesome thread...
...great with many good and insightful comments.. I have to admit, I own, and have owned more modern than vintage Rolex watches.. however, it was due to this forum, and you my dear friends, that I caught the vintage bug a few years. I only want to say THA...
Coming from a guy who don't like Rolex in the first place.
I never like Rolex for the longest time until I bought the white milgauss. Even then I find it hard to add another Rolex to my collection. It could be the reason being the modern pieces lack originality. I kept thinking it is the same watch since the last...
I don't think this has something to see with the Captain's age.
I know many young Rolex collectors or fans, let's say under 30 years old, who much prefer the Vintage Rolex to the modern offer. I wouldn't say the age has smething to see, but a certain knowledge, education, taste? And, once again, to be clear, I wouldn'...
That's a valid point too.
You articulate much better than me. It is the time spend knowing Rolex not how many years went by. Experience not age. Thanks for making it clear. I am not confronting modern vs. vintage. I am stating that it is unfair to compare as the matter of fact. If...
Tyler....you may have a good point there....
those that love vintage may do so because they, themselves, are vintage!!! Hahahahahaha Interesting to do a poll. Those over 30 who prefer vintage vrs those over 30. I'm 45...i guess you know which camp i am in.
Great post, BAron...
I think the tough challenge here is the fact that back in the day, the world needed tool watches. Today, the toolwatch has become an accessory such that "innovation" as that word goes becomes a bit superficial when you think about it. So what then is grou...
a new thought.....
It is a fair and valid point that many people want and like having modern tribute Rolex....watches that have teh same DNA as teh vintage but the advantage of being affordable and having modern technology. I have done it frequently nyself, and do see the l...
Great Post
I hear you. I defiantly do. However, I feel as if Rolex has taken the "not broken dont fix it" approach. Why would they change their classic business model that all Rolex loves are obsessed with? All they need is to introduce a new line that everyone hate...
IDEA: Rolex announces its "Hazardous Professional Series" Watches: coming in 2013
Just for Fun... A thought starter for a possible announcement for a "new" line of Rolex watches might go like this: ********* Rolex Announces Its New Line of "Hazardous Professional Series" Watches: coming in 2013 Legendary Maker of the World’s Greatest T...
vintage Rolex
vintage Rolex movements are just as tough &accurate as the modern stuff,I.e.,a 1927 watch swam the English channel, &a 1953 watch climbed Everest,so to speak. IMHO, vintage Rolex have more style &panache, the smaller case size being more subtle. Rolex has...
I agree with Nicolas,
It is very difficult to perfected a watch that already perfect. They do not want to go to far from their direction,which also increasing the value of vintage. If they reproduce the Vintage, people also leave this territory and Vintage will diminish. Very ...