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housemad · 16 March 2009, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogie

With all due respect..

NOOOOOO man..that looks to tackey...it's a ROLEX not a Disney watch!

cody p · 16 March 2009, 06:10 AM

to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

rkb · 16 March 2009, 06:12 AM

Do something with the case back. I would not necessarily make it see through, although that would be cool. It's just too plain, there are many high end watches with very artful relief engravings on their case backs and Rolex needs to do something.

Bring back a moon phase chronograph. Hey, they brought back a jazzed up Prince, think modern "Moons and Stars". This would have a clear case back and the movement should be skeletonized with Geneva waves on the rotor and plenty of blue steel screws.

-just a couple off the top of my head

swissautopro · 16 March 2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

Me, too!

DSJ · 16 March 2009, 06:15 AM

1. Price
2. Quality for Price

Sperry · 16 March 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

First thing I'd do?

Introduce the DJ in 41 mm size!!

Hey, that is out. And they threw in the day and solid gold for no extra.

rkb · 16 March 2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

+ eleventy

housemad · 16 March 2009, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

...and I presume you drive a Mercedes Benz also for the same reasons

Sperry · 16 March 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faith

As a female, I would also like a greater selection in 26 mm size.

Yes, but with one of these, would there ever be a want for another Rolex?

Ladies Datejust President 26mm

scottschoe · 16 March 2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

1. Price
2. Quality for Price

Pretty much.

3. Overproduction
4. Packaging
5. Crappy ads

sea-dweller · 16 March 2009, 08:52 AM

Offer every purchaser lifetime service, on a complimentary basis. These watches are priced high enough to warrant it.

sea-dweller · 16 March 2009, 08:53 AM

Excellent point. I like them for the rugged qualities and for their mechanical qualities (self winding) etc

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody p

to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

finn · 16 March 2009, 09:16 AM

I think maybe 10% of the Rolex owners buy the watch for it history and the rest are for the name and show off.

I'm a simple man, I admit I like Rolex because is a Rolex at first and it only become more than a watch after wearing it for many years ...

Don't hate me for that

finn · 16 March 2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ogie

With all due respect..

NOOOOOO man..that looks to tackey...it's a ROLEX not a Disney watch!

Sorry, I agreed, as I don't like Disney watch too.

I need to get rid of my GV and get a explorer I

Rolex Lover · 16 March 2009, 09:44 AM

I will be happy to get all Rolex models for free and spend all days and nights cleaning and looking at them. Can thsis happen guys without steeling a bank???? LOLOLOLOL

3bee · 16 March 2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triplock

Things I'd do:

1.) Anti-reflective coating on the entire crystal.

Couldn't agree more! That's the one thing that I think would improve my sub the most!

Blown Wide Open · 16 March 2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

Put a GOD D*** DATE ON THE GOD D*** DAYTONA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lol...Here here..tips glass.

PAtrick

Parachrom · 16 March 2009, 11:02 AM

The bracelet those damn hollow tubes. You would think that anyone makingm such an expensive watch would not cheap out on them . Buying a new one ism 1200 bucks and the hollow tubes are the weak point and that is where they break three times now for me

WatchTimes · 16 March 2009, 11:08 AM

I don't like the cyclops!!

housemad · 16 March 2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finn

Sorry, I agreed, as I don't like Disney watch too.

I need to get rid of my GV and get a explorer I

I'm a buyer!!!

Cato · 16 March 2009, 11:19 AM

Dislikes (no offense intended to anyone)

1) Cost of all gold models: I dont think there's 15k worth of gold in a DD.
2) No date feature in the Cellini line.
3) Quality control is lacking (2 bubbles in the lume of my DJ)
4) Current Subbie/YM bracelet (I've seen that type of bracelet on vintage Omegas!)
5) No automatic Cellinis.
6) DDII is too big
7) Too many TT models
8) Rolex isn't a pretty name for a watch (unlike PP, VC, or Omega)

Likes

1) I like the statement Rolexes make: ambition, achievement, quality, etc
2) Many traditional models to choose from that haven't changed much (Subbie, Airking, DJ)
3) Wonderful historical and cinematic ties (AirKing to RAF, Subbie to Bond, Oyster? to UK POWs)
4) Durability
5) The tall crystals and cyclops profiles

housemad · 16 March 2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Pretty much.

3. Overproduction
4. Packaging
5. Crappy ads

Yep!!!Agree with you!

Subexplorer · 16 March 2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by housemad

or like about it...and what you prefere on other watches!!!
What would you do if you become the new Rolex CEO ???

Go back to less cluttered (less wording) dials, like in classic old Subs and Daytonas.
Inscriptions like "Superlative Chronograph offically Certified" would go to the case back, and shown in advertisements.
Back to all satin finish Oyster bracelets in sport line (or "tool") of watches.
Polished central link for "dress" watches line.

Will new Rolex CEO listen me?
Well, these are little changes for a more traditional "Rolex look".
They make sensational watches anyway!! I Love them!

Kind regards, Abel

Alan111 · 17 March 2009, 05:35 AM

MUCH better lume, anti-reflective coating on the whole crystal and sapphire case back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And cut production to about 65% less. I want Rolex's to be more exclusive.

Nakow · 17 March 2009, 05:53 AM

As much as I like a Daytona ,I don't like the 40mm with no date .My all time dream watch is a SS Daytona 43 or 44mm with a date window ,and if that was a reality I won't hesitate to buy one any day !

ROLEXOFMIAMI · 17 March 2009, 05:54 AM

With all respect , I don't want to offend anyone .
but seriously cut down production ? make it more exclusive ? what happens when you go through a mission trying to find the Rolex you want . I don't know about everyone else but I like to find my watches without the headache . It's was hard enough trying to find my Daytona a couple of weeks ago .

Randy · 17 March 2009, 06:07 AM

1. Stop production of GV, LV (for collectors)
2. Hopefully GMTllc Pepsi/coke at Basel.
3. Offer SS sport model with quick change leather strap in 42-44mm.
4. Change dial on current SS Daytona and increase case to 43-44mm.
5. Offer limited production on certain pieces-no announcments until all 2500 or so are sold.
6. No price increase until 2010.

stusrt · 17 March 2009, 06:42 AM

make the GMT-IIc in pepsi/coke once again - and increase to 42 or even 44mm, without making it fat like the deepsea

increase the daytona to 42mm and put a day and date on there -

stop with price increase that outpaces inflation -

cody p · 17 March 2009, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex Lover

I will be happy to get all Rolex models for free and spend all days and nights cleaning and looking at them. Can thsis happen guys without steeling a bank???? LOLOLOLOL

sure, become a watchmaker!

Lamone · 17 March 2009, 07:00 AM

Rolex's Lume sucks

16 March 2009, 06:12 AM	#33
rkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Russell Location: Seattle Metro Watch: EXPORER II Posts: 605	Do something with the case back. I would not necessarily make it see through, although that would be cool. It's just too plain, there are many high end watches with very artful relief engravings on their case backs and Rolex needs to do something. Bring back a moon phase chronograph. Hey, they brought back a jazzed up Prince, think modern "Moons and Stars". This would have a clear case back and the movement should be skeletonized with Geneva waves on the rotor and plenty of blue steel screws. -just a couple off the top of my head __________________

16 March 2009, 06:15 AM	#35
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	1. Price 2. Quality for Price __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 March 2009, 08:52 AM	#41
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Offer every purchaser lifetime service, on a complimentary basis. These watches are priced high enough to warrant it. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

16 March 2009, 11:08 AM	#49
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	I don't like the cyclops!! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

17 March 2009, 05:53 AM	#55
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	As much as I like a Daytona ,I don't like the 40mm with no date .My all time dream watch is a SS Daytona 43 or 44mm with a date window ,and if that was a reality I won't hesitate to buy one any day ! __________________ 16622

16 March 2009, 06:10 AM	#32
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	to be honest, i don't like the general public's perception of rolex - the whole status symbol thing. i have one because i love fine mechanical wristwatches, not because i want to impress other people.

16 March 2009, 09:16 AM	#43
finn Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Watch: GV, Daytona, Sub Posts: 109	I think maybe 10% of the Rolex owners buy the watch for it history and the rest are for the name and show off. I'm a simple man, I admit I like Rolex because is a Rolex at first and it only become more than a watch after wearing it for many years ... Don't hate me for that

16 March 2009, 09:44 AM	#45
Rolex Lover Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Ahmed Keraidy Location: Cairo,Egypt Watch: Submariner 16610 M Posts: 816	I will be happy to get all Rolex models for free and spend all days and nights cleaning and looking at them. Can thsis happen guys without steeling a bank???? LOLOLOLOL

16 March 2009, 11:02 AM	#48
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	The bracelet those damn hollow tubes. You would think that anyone makingm such an expensive watch would not cheap out on them . Buying a new one ism 1200 bucks and the hollow tubes are the weak point and that is where they break three times now for me

16 March 2009, 11:19 AM	#51
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Dislikes (no offense intended to anyone) 1) Cost of all gold models: I dont think there's 15k worth of gold in a DD. 2) No date feature in the Cellini line. 3) Quality control is lacking (2 bubbles in the lume of my DJ) 4) Current Subbie/YM bracelet (I've seen that type of bracelet on vintage Omegas!) 5) No automatic Cellinis. 6) DDII is too big 7) Too many TT models 8) Rolex isn't a pretty name for a watch (unlike PP, VC, or Omega) Likes 1) I like the statement Rolexes make: ambition, achievement, quality, etc 2) Many traditional models to choose from that haven't changed much (Subbie, Airking, DJ) 3) Wonderful historical and cinematic ties (AirKing to RAF, Subbie to Bond, Oyster? to UK POWs) 4) Durability 5) The tall crystals and cyclops profiles

17 March 2009, 05:35 AM	#54
Alan111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 1,605	MUCH better lume, anti-reflective coating on the whole crystal and sapphire case back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And cut production to about 65% less. I want Rolex's to be more exclusive.

17 March 2009, 05:54 AM	#56
ROLEXOFMIAMI Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Meir Location: Miami, Fl Watch: ROLEX Posts: 55	With all respect , I don't want to offend anyone . but seriously cut down production ? make it more exclusive ? what happens when you go through a mission trying to find the Rolex you want . I don't know about everyone else but I like to find my watches without the headache . It's was hard enough trying to find my Daytona a couple of weeks ago .

17 March 2009, 06:07 AM	#57
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	1. Stop production of GV, LV (for collectors) 2. Hopefully GMTllc Pepsi/coke at Basel. 3. Offer SS sport model with quick change leather strap in 42-44mm. 4. Change dial on current SS Daytona and increase case to 43-44mm. 5. Offer limited production on certain pieces-no announcments until all 2500 or so are sold. 6. No price increase until 2010.

17 March 2009, 06:42 AM	#58
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	make the GMT-IIc in pepsi/coke once again - and increase to 42 or even 44mm, without making it fat like the deepsea increase the daytona to 42mm and put a day and date on there - stop with price increase that outpaces inflation -

17 March 2009, 07:00 AM	#60
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Rolex's Lume sucks

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