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TDH · 12 April 2008, 09:43 PM

Can you even think of a Submariner like this! Maxi Dial - OK but the color is downright Ughh!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 09:44 PM

Gotta agree with you!

This blue looks horrid! I guess Rolex could not get the right blue on the bezel and decided to make a matching dial. Awful looking watch, imho.

OYSTERMANN · 12 April 2008, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TDH

Can you even think of a Submariner like this! Maxi Dial - OK but the color is downright Ughh!!

I don't think the Bugatti Blue is too bad and maybe it will grow on you

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Maybe they should have stuck to the Cobalt Blue - that would have gone well together

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TDH · 12 April 2008, 09:49 PM

Whatever that shade of blue Bugatti or not, it will not appeal to me

. If Rolex designers need a bloody shade card - I have plenty here!

OYSTERMANN · 12 April 2008, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Whatever that shade of blue Bugatti or not, it will not appeal to me

. If Rolex designers need a bloody shade card - I have plenty here!

Oh dear, Jay - you don't sound a happy bear about that watch

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I wonder how long it will be before it gets replaced - assuming, of course, that very few people will buy it

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The irony will be, probably, that it will become collectable, no doubt

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spogehead · 12 April 2008, 09:57 PM

The 'Smurf' is 100% not for me. Hideous

TDH · 12 April 2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

I wonder how long it will be before it gets replaced - assuming, of course, that very few people will buy it

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The irony will be, probably, that it will become collectable, no doubt

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Definitely will Osytermann

OYSTERMANN · 12 April 2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TDH

Definitely will Osytermann

Maybe you'll have to bite the bullet and get one after all

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You could wear welding goggles in the store, so you don't have to look at it, then throw it in the safe when you get home - for the next 20 years

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koronet-kid · 12 April 2008, 10:07 PM

I have seen this watch at basel and the colour looks better in real life than in all pictures i have seen.

regards sean

TDH · 12 April 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

You could wear welding goggles in the store, so you don't have to look at it, then throw it in the safe when you get home - for the next 20 years

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The color of the dial looks so fake that it would go straight to the safe!

OYSTERMANN · 12 April 2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by koronet-kid

I have seen this watch at basel and the colour looks better in real life than in all pictures i have seen.

regards sean

Somehow, I don't think you'll convince TDH on this one

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Trurolexer · 12 April 2008, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by spogehead

The 'Smurf' is 100% not for me. Hideous

SMURF? lol!!! Brilliant nick name for that Blue WG Sub!!!

Jerry B · 12 April 2008, 10:23 PM

This watch looks like it was made for a pimp

Jocke · 12 April 2008, 10:26 PM

As I state in my Basel report:

"Before the designers was old farts at Rolex, now it looks like the new ones comes
from kindergarten. I have never seen a Rolex that looks more fake than this one."

Jocke

seantk · 12 April 2008, 10:28 PM

I will wait until I see it in person to pass judgment - as I too look awful in photographs, but look hot in person

However I will agree that I do not like the particular shade of blue

Sean

daveathall · 12 April 2008, 10:46 PM

Might be something wrong with me, I like it, am I the only one?

Arrows58 · 12 April 2008, 10:54 PM

Just chatting to my AD about this watch and he was saying that in person it actually looks good, so lets wait and see before casting it away with the YM II, which if you read previous threads now seems in its own special way to be growing on people....

...and I don't mean like athletes foot

sherwin · 12 April 2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDH

Whatever that shade of blue Bugatti or not, it will not appeal to me

. If Rolex designers need a bloody shade card - I have plenty here!

its time rolex invested in a pantone color chart. it could be a lifesaver for future color references.

im forced to use it in my line of work and all color matching services, i think rolex should too

oh and since im selling them... maybe we should go there

BigHat · 12 April 2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koronet-kid

I have seen this watch at basel and the colour looks better in real life than in all pictures i have seen.

regards sean

Amen. All this ranting and we don't even know if the camera or lighting are to blame.

frostie · 12 April 2008, 11:35 PM

I think that we should wait for the first live pics of the watch

Ceramic bezels play a lot of tricks to cameras

Dan Pierce · 12 April 2008, 11:42 PM

I'm colorblind and that blue even looks hideous to me.

dP

nsolga · 13 April 2008, 12:40 PM

Still a Rolex. No matter how against the grain.

Letsgodiving · 13 April 2008, 12:44 PM

If that colour is close to true it is beyond me how this could make it to production. Of all the comments I've seen on this only one is positive.

Octopus · 13 April 2008, 12:49 PM

With the maxi dial, the COSC blurb, the cyclops etc soon we wont even be able to see the dial. Too much going on IMHO.

Dalton · 13 April 2008, 12:49 PM

Once you see it in person you'll like it for it's razor sharp looks and it looks good underwater too.. It's different but not for everyone. It's an eye catcher and will def be a great conversation starter.

Lol-x · 13 April 2008, 12:50 PM

My mind isn't made up but I love all the comments, especially Jocke's!

Letsgodiving · 13 April 2008, 12:53 PM

I wonder whether Rolex performs any sort of market surveys for their new designs. I would guess not.

Atomant · 13 April 2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

I'm colorblind and that blue even looks hideous to me.

dP

I am color blind too and I would have to agree with Dan.

TempoKing · 13 April 2008, 02:50 PM

wow...same colors as the Greek flag....lol...Got to buy one

frostie · 13 April 2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

wow...same colors as the Greek flag....lol...Got to buy one

Probably they where thinking of greece

12 April 2008, 09:44 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Gotta agree with you! This blue looks horrid! I guess Rolex could not get the right blue on the bezel and decided to make a matching dial. Awful looking watch, imho. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 April 2008, 09:57 PM	#6
spogehead "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London Posts: 339	The 'Smurf' is 100% not for me. Hideous __________________ Cheers Ryan

12 April 2008, 10:26 PM	#14
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	As I state in my Basel report: "Before the designers was old farts at Rolex, now it looks like the new ones comes from kindergarten. I have never seen a Rolex that looks more fake than this one." Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

12 April 2008, 10:28 PM	#15
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	I will wait until I see it in person to pass judgment - as I too look awful in photographs, but look hot in person However I will agree that I do not like the particular shade of blue Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

12 April 2008, 10:46 PM	#16
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Might be something wrong with me, I like it, am I the only one? __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

12 April 2008, 09:49 PM	#4
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Whatever that shade of blue Bugatti or not, it will not appeal to me . If Rolex designers need a bloody shade card - I have plenty here!

12 April 2008, 10:07 PM	#9
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	I have seen this watch at basel and the colour looks better in real life than in all pictures i have seen. regards sean

12 April 2008, 10:23 PM	#13
Jerry B Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York Watch: Pepsi,LV,SSDJ Posts: 343	This watch looks like it was made for a pimp

12 April 2008, 10:54 PM	#17
Arrows58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ian Location: England Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 273	Just chatting to my AD about this watch and he was saying that in person it actually looks good, so lets wait and see before casting it away with the YM II, which if you read previous threads now seems in its own special way to be growing on people.... ...and I don't mean like athletes foot __________________ And remember 'You fail 100% of the chances you don't take'

12 April 2008, 11:35 PM	#20
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I think that we should wait for the first live pics of the watch Ceramic bezels play a lot of tricks to cameras __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

12 April 2008, 11:42 PM	#21
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,166	I'm colorblind and that blue even looks hideous to me. 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

13 April 2008, 12:40 PM	#22
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	Still a Rolex. No matter how against the grain. __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

13 April 2008, 12:44 PM	#23
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,318	If that colour is close to true it is beyond me how this could make it to production. Of all the comments I've seen on this only one is positive. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

13 April 2008, 12:49 PM	#24
Octopus "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 93	With the maxi dial, the COSC blurb, the cyclops etc soon we wont even be able to see the dial. Too much going on IMHO.

13 April 2008, 12:49 PM	#25
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Once you see it in person you'll like it for it's razor sharp looks and it looks good underwater too.. It's different but not for everyone. It's an eye catcher and will def be a great conversation starter.

13 April 2008, 12:50 PM	#26
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,553	My mind isn't made up but I love all the comments, especially Jocke's! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 April 2008, 12:53 PM	#27
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,318	I wonder whether Rolex performs any sort of market surveys for their new designs. I would guess not. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

13 April 2008, 02:50 PM	#29
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	wow...same colors as the Greek flag....lol...Got to buy one

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