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27 September 2006, 08:15 AM | #1 |
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Rolex "Classics" series.
What if Rolex decided, in a limited number, to reproduce some of its classics. For instance a Submariner 1680 or a GMT II 16750.
Would there be a market for such items? It worked wonders when Tag Heuer released classic Heuers a few years back. Obviously they would have to be priced to reflect the limited editions they would be. But I thought it would be interesting to see if there was a market. Maybe one model a year, limited in numbers. |
27 September 2006, 08:47 AM | #2 |
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Well...I guess putting my "collector's hat" on I wouldn't really like to see it.
As much as I like the 1680 and 16750(my favorites of the vintage era) part of me thinks introducing retrograde models takes away from the history and allure of these models. I would think the collector's arena would look down on them as being simply an imitation. Any introduction would be sans tritium dials--something prized by collectors. In my view one of the strengths of Rolex has been It's refusal to change for change sake and the introduction of "special" or "limited" references. Contemporary pieces bear a strong resemblence to the vintage brothers, and herein lies one of the strenghts of Rolex. Change has been evolutionary. From a practical standpoint should one want the vintage look with modern functionality a 1680 or 16750 can be serviced and fitted with new hands and dial allowing one to acquire the same effect. I did this with a 16750. The dial had issues. An RSC service and dial & hands change gave me all the advantages of the vintage piece with the practically of modern. |
27 September 2006, 08:51 AM | #3 |
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You mean like Coke "Classic" and the Mac "Classic"?
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27 September 2006, 08:52 AM | #4 |
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I quite agree from a collectors point of view it would be a sellout. Personally I would prefer the vintage to a "reissue" anyday. But I'm curious to see some views.
It seems to happen to a lot of companies when they run out of ideas they go back to what they know. Funny thing is Rolex are behaving more radically lately than I can ever remember. So many new parts and models. Its like they have decided its time for a bit more innovation. |
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I agree completely with Mike. I would love to get a vintage Sub and GMT some day, but a re issue of the same piece would somehow cheapen the originals in my opinion
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27 September 2006, 08:59 AM | #7 |
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LOL - to think! I actually HAD ONE!!! But then, I had a Woz-edition IIGS as well. Ahhh, the good old days of 8-bit computing with a whopping 64K of RAM!!!
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They were fine machines, for their time. Now, I have a G5 Dual Processor/1.5GB of RAM/two internal HDs/23" Cinema display... A long way from those days...
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Well, from a novice's perspective, and one who would never be able to come up with the $$ for a vintage, I don't think it is that bad of an idea. I like the vintage, but I'll never be able to afford one.
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Reissued classics? Just one word comes to mind: tacky.
Call it an uncharitable view, but the underlying mesage of reissues ever so often is, "Okay, we know we've been screwing up of late, but hey, here's what we did right in 1956, so we can't be all bad!".
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anyone here into air jordans? they issued retros and classics.....and they sell for more than 3-5 x 's the normal amount.
i think it would be cool to isssue some retro versions, with different color bezels and color combos.
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Agree with Mike on this one,but would doubt if it will ever happen vintage is vintage, retro is not IMO.Afraid you just cannot reproduce the natural patina of a vintage watch.And I for one hope they will never try,there are enough faked vintage on the market now.
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i agree .. would hate it personally .. omega does produce the museam collection of vintage pieces, but releases 1 a year and in very limited numbers.. these are $$$ and personally wouldnt buy one.. but the museam collection has its own collectyors.
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