Rolex teaser

[moby33]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Wow!

I rest my case. You deserve a larger Rolex for sure. I'll survive with what is offered.

Man if I were you the AP 44 Ti would be calling my name hard

Ha, ha...I'm changing my name to silver-back, didn't you get the memo?

Nah, APs are just not for me. I've tried to like them, but much to my savings account good fortune, they are not my cup of tea.

My current favorite "big watch" is the Omega 9300 POC (but in titanium). Had the SS version first, but it was too heavy to be comfortable for extended use. Then tried the titanium and was hooked (even though I've never been a Ti fan prior).

But alas, for me, I think 42mm is definitely the sweet spot. I'm not kidding in that if Rolex actually produced one, I would FINALLY have my perfect, all-around watch.

[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by moby33

I simply stated the aver human being has grown in the last 50+ years (fact), therefore it stands to reason if 40mm WAS optimal back then, simple deduction would conclude today's "optimal" size would be 40+ (again, using Rolex logic of matching size of watch to size of aver human). Nothing more, nothing less.

Wrong... you might be tall and judging by your comments maybe obese since no human bone is that thick unless you're a Neanderthal. I have bodybuilder friends ranging from 5'10" to 6'9" and we all share similar sizes of clothing except pants obviously. Human since the 1700s have only increased 2to3 inches for both sexes. The average male wrist is 7" and if you're outside of that range you can go buy a yachtmaster ii or DSSD.

Point being, you're outside of the normal bell curve for body mass, end of story.

I will happily wear a 42mm SD or a 40mm Sub anyday.



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[exador]

Bigger people, bigger cars, bigger watches. See the pattern?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017...ivers-aa-boss/

[moby33]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

anyone who calls 41-45mm 'fashion watches' have not been paying attention...

they are here to stay

Isn't anything that stays around for any period of time considered the "new" fashion? And isn't fashion constantly coming & going? Therefore, who's to say what fashion at any moment in time really is? Trends maybe, but fashion? I'm getting confused now, got to stop...

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Melchizedek

Wrong... you might be tall and judging by your comments maybe obese since no human bone is that thick unless you're a Neanderthal. I have bodybuilder friends ranging from 5'10" to 6'9" and we all share similar sizes of clothing except pants obviously. Human since the 1700s have only increased 2to3 inches for both sexes. The average male wrist is 7" and if you're outside of that range you can go buy a yachtmaster ii or DSSD.

Point being, you're outside of the normal bell curve for body mass, end of story.

I will happily wear a 42mm SD or a 40mm Sub anyday.



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Ha, ha...me obese? Okay, if you say so.

And check CDC stats...aver US male has gone from mid 160 lbs to almost 200 lbs from 1960's to today...that's a 30 lbs swing in only 50 years! Height is also over 1" gain. Break those #'s into %'s and it's a HUGE difference in aver male size from when the original SD was debuted to today. As I mentioned much earlier in this thread, my (apparently obese) body could have competed in the NFL back in the 60's...today, I would be lucky to be a punter.

And I haven't simply speculated on the merits & flaws of the Sub, SD, DSSD (as so many on forums tend to do), I've actually experienced them all (multiple times & for multiple years). Hell, I didn't take my first DSSD off my wrist from 2008-2011.

None of them are "perfect" for me. Sub/SD at 40mm a tad too small, DSSD a tad too big (not necessarily due to the 44mm, but the 19mm thickness). So I'll keep the hope alive that THIS is the year my 42mm Rolex diver wish is answered.

If it is, I'll no doubt celebrate with a dozen donuts, 2 gallons of soda and M&Ms for dessert! You know, just so I can keep up my fighting weight!

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Melchizedek

I have bodybuilder friends ranging from 5'10" to 6'9"

And lets be real...NOBODY knows bodybuilders that are over 5'6" tall. We all know why they became bodybuilders...for the same reason all those "vertically challenged" dudes lift their pickups over 10". It's all about over compensating for at least one thing that's too small (if not multiple things...).

[diverdoug]

Guys, please, don't get nasty. This has been a really interesting thread, it would be a shame for it to get locked!

[moby33]

Originally Posted by diverdoug

Guys, please, don't get nasty. This has been a really interesting thread, it would be a shame for it to get locked!

It's all in good fun...my sarcasm and jovial mood is sometimes hard to pick up via forums. Hopefully nobody takes major offense (minor offense is okay, but I would lose sleep tonight if someone took major offense...crap...there I go again w/ that sarcasm).

In the end these are only watches...38, 40, 42, 44, 50+mm...none of it really matters. Wear what you love and don't worry about what others think. (unless they don't like cyclop on a SD)!

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by Flywheel

Arguing that a 40mm watch is perfect and should never be changed or diversified is like saying suits should only be offered in size 40 regular.

exactly

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by speedmaster73

disagree...the iconic speedmaster professional is 42mm

40m divers are old news...ghost of the past......rolex will keep making but todays buyers want 41-42-43-44mm divers.....

steamin willie beamin said it best.....


I look at those pictures on the wall, it just makes me sad. Its like a room full of ghosts. When I'm done with the game, or the game is done with me, I don't wanna be some ghost up on the wall, I wanna be more than that.

Wait, so you're saying they should also upsize the Speedy to something like 44mm? That would be just as egregious to me.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by moby33

It's all in good fun...my sarcasm and jovial mood is sometimes hard to pick up via forums. Hopefully nobody takes major offense (minor offense is okay, but I would lose sleep tonight if someone took major offense...crap...there I go again w/ that sarcasm).

In the end these are only watches...38, 40, 42, 44, 50+mm...none of it really matters. Wear what you love and don't worry about what others think. (unless they don't like cyclop on a SD)!

Holy moly, your wrist is 9"?!?! That is impressive, and it's probably among the largest I've seen in these forums. I mean, I'm 6'2" and my wrist is only 7".

You may be the only person around here that the DSSD actually fits!

[DadsSubm]

Mine Is 8 and half . But I like nothing over 42mm

[Devlred]

This looks alot to the old vintage 6238..

[johnnyjazz]

I think the image Rolex has posted is of the back of a case that has not been finished yet, looks a bit bulbus and grainey, they may put up posts in various finishing images until final post. Just my thoughts. John

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by douglasf13

Do you think a $10,000 Leica setup takes better pics than a $2000 Sony setup? Not really, but some appreciate the craftsmanship, history and workflow of the former. Of course, Leicas are made available in ridiculous custom colors/materials from time to time, and posers often wear Leicas around their neck as jewelry, too, so they're not immune, either.

Poseurs aside, a good photographer will take a better photograph with an iPhone than a bad one will with a Leica.

On purely technical merit however that Leica will have a much better lens, and in photography (above a certain level in digital) it's really all about the glass

[mailman]

Originally Posted by moby33

It's all in good fun...my sarcasm and jovial mood is sometimes hard to pick up via forums. Hopefully nobody takes major offense (minor offense is okay, but I would lose sleep tonight if someone took major offense...crap...there I go again w/ that sarcasm).

In the end these are only watches...38, 40, 42, 44, 50+mm...none of it really matters. Wear what you love and don't worry about what others think. (unless they don't like cyclop on a SD)!

Hey moby. Nice to see you around again

[yannis]

Originally Posted by moby33

In the end these are only watches...38, 40, 42, 44, 50+mm...none of it really matters. Wear what you love and don't worry about what others think. (unless they don't like cyclop on a SD)!

I second Moby here. By the way the idea of SD with cyclops is very attractive to my 40 year old eyes.

[jedy617]

Guys new teaser on the Rolex Instagram. Looks like a new Chrono maybe?

[DadsSubm]

yep new post

[DadsSubm]

A SS Paul Newman Vintage Style Chrono Daytona

[Melchizedek]

Originally Posted by DadsSubm

yep new post

Three days old dude... try to keep up. Look back at post 21



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[DadsSubm]

Well It says posted an hour ago

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by DadsSubm

Well It says posted an hour ago

Indeed, however I believe it was on their website on Friday, this may explain the confusion.

Cheers

F

[yannis]

It was posted on IG days before the website.

[DadsSubm]

Originally Posted by Nav01L

Indeed, however I believe it was on their website on Friday, this may explain the confusion.

Cheers

F

Think so

[nafkha]

I'm expecting a new teaser within an hour

[wytrader]

Historically speaking does anyone have any idea how fast the new launches will be at the AD's?

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by wytrader

Historically speaking does anyone have any idea how fast the new launches will be at the AD's?

Often starts around end of May if early, general availability more like July/August. However for popular models, roll out date does of course not mean available.

[Z06Chris]

Oops I didn't know there was a thread. Here's the latest teaser.

[Z06Chris]

Here's with the brightness all the way up