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Sergio25 · 21 December 2019, 09:46 AM

I have noticed, Rolex got rid of arabic numerals for all male models. Gold and two-tone daytonas, as well as all the other watches like date just 41 and 36, and sky dweller. Of course, nobody knows why they went this route. But I would be interested in hearing any thoughts why that could be the case. By ararabic of course i mean the regular numbers "315" not the al-arabhi "٤٧٦" that would be a different topic :)

dchernikoff · 21 December 2019, 09:52 AM

Maybe the reason they eliminated them is that they are ugly and make the watch look cluttered? Just saying...

(Just joking, no flames please!)

-Dan

macrowatch · 21 December 2019, 09:53 AM

Change of fashion. Sure it will come back again.

Nikrnic · 21 December 2019, 10:56 AM

I do like them on the Daytona as numbers seem to go with a racing dial.

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Likestheshiny · 21 December 2019, 02:16 PM

Quote:

I have noticed, Rolex got rid of arabic numerals for all male models.

The Explorer and Air King are pretty big exceptions to this.

Sergio25 · 7 December 2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

The Explorer and Air King are pretty big exceptions to this.

explorer has 3 numbers only, and air king is not a rolex.. its just something weird

Roger Lococco · 7 December 2020, 10:43 PM

I love Arabic numbers on watches and that Daytona in the OP is one of my favorite Rolexes. I was very close to buying one a few years back.

Ian Macdermott · 7 December 2020, 10:58 PM

Cheaper to produce.

peterpl · 7 December 2020, 11:36 PM

I love arabic numerals on the dials. It looks awesome.

GreatCircle · 8 December 2020, 02:37 AM

Uber coolness ! (own pictures)

White Black Arab a.k.a Panda :

Slater Arab:

nachopc · 8 December 2020, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatCircle

Uber coolness ! (own pictures)

White Black Arab a.k.a Panda :

Slater Arab:

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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DLRIDES · 8 December 2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dchernikoff

Maybe the reason they eliminated them is that they are ugly and make the watch look cluttered?

This

With Romans being even worse.

Kiddodoc · 8 December 2020, 09:58 PM

I would rather have arabic numbers than Roman numerals if I had to choose one form over another.

brandrea · 8 December 2020, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I do like them on the Daytona as numbers seem to go with a racing dial.

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Same Nick

I always thought that was a good match

ozwatchguy · 8 December 2020, 10:12 PM

I know what I like :)

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BOA · 9 December 2020, 07:34 AM

I believe the Air King is no longer the black sheep of the family, and it's gotten far more praise than short shrift since it was brought into the "Superlative Chronometer" fold.

garyk · 9 December 2020, 07:43 AM

Interesting dials with numbers...IMO...

Dr.Smellody · 9 December 2020, 07:57 AM

Love mine!

Newer

And a LOT older

Jpccarguy · 9 December 2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Love mine!

Newer

And a LOT older

What a great comparison- both stunning!

garyk · 9 December 2020, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Love mine!

Newer

Daytona's amazing...

HogwldFLTR · 9 December 2020, 08:09 AM

My guess is it's a matter of demand; that's it!!!

Max 66 · 9 December 2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hogwldfltr

my guess is it's a matter of demand; that's it!!!

+ 1

Rameez-Q · 9 December 2020, 08:31 AM

Love arabic numerals! I had this datejust and sold it and purchased it again for it's numerals and more rarer less common decorated arabic dial.

If they made datejust's with actual arabic numbers it would be great! Maybe even in platinum as a special edition.

G.D.BeanCounter · 9 December 2020, 09:07 AM

Still a fan favorite of mine, sport or dress... maybe more sport.

JoseR · 9 December 2020, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sergio25

explorer has 3 numbers only, and air king is not a rolex.. its just something weird

The AK is made by ROLEX weather you like it or not is a mute point.

JoseR · 9 December 2020, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

This

With Romans being even worse.

+1.

21 December 2019, 09:52 AM	#2
dchernikoff "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: Palo Alto, CA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 678	Maybe the reason they eliminated them is that they are ugly and make the watch look cluttered? Just saying... (Just joking, no flames please!) -Dan __________________ Watches: GMT-II Coke series K; DJ36 SS white-dial & Roulette date; 126610LV Starbucks Wife's watch: DJ31 RG/SS, diamond dial, diamond bezel -- "Wear the watch, don't let the watch wear you!"

7 December 2020, 10:43 PM	#7
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,977	I love Arabic numbers on watches and that Daytona in the OP is one of my favorite Rolexes. I was very close to buying one a few years back. __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

7 December 2020, 10:58 PM	#8
Ian Macdermott "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Willy.B.Banned Location: Sheol Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,721	Cheaper to produce. __________________ Welax no one other than wobblers muggers and sad WIS types notices your Wolex. The rest of the populace are way too busy staring at their shiny new iPhone 24s or worrying about paying the gas bill..

9 December 2020, 07:34 AM	#16
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,392	No Arabic Numerals I believe the Air King is no longer the black sheep of the family, and it's gotten far more praise than short shrift since it was brought into the "Superlative Chronometer" fold.

9 December 2020, 07:43 AM	#17
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	Interesting dials with numbers...IMO... __________________

21 December 2019, 09:53 AM	#3
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Change of fashion. Sure it will come back again.

21 December 2019, 10:56 AM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I do like them on the Daytona as numbers seem to go with a racing dial. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I love arabic numerals on the dials. It looks awesome.

8 December 2020, 02:37 AM	#10
GreatCircle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: European Union Posts: 583	Uber coolness ! (own pictures) White Black Arab a.k.a Panda : Slater Arab:

8 December 2020, 09:58 PM	#13
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	I would rather have arabic numbers than Roman numerals if I had to choose one form over another.

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ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 714	I know what I like :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,386	Love mine! Newer And a LOT older

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HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,660	My guess is it's a matter of demand; that's it!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

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