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tomchicago · 25 August 2010, 11:39 PM

How long do u think Rolex will keep the maxi dial and squared lug case as standard in the tool watches? The tapered lug case had a loooooong run so wondering if they do the same with the maxis.

padi56 · 26 August 2010, 12:40 AM

Well if the 116610 sells in the same volume as the 16610 I would expect 20 years plus.But if sales are not as expected who knows Rolex might return to the classic case design.

B. Doggy · 26 August 2010, 04:00 AM

Probably indefinitely....

chris russell · 26 August 2010, 04:05 AM

eleven hours, twenty-nine minutes and fourteen seconds. Approximately.

964racer · 26 August 2010, 11:45 AM

My guess is that the design will evolve again after a few years - but perhaps with smaller changes. For example, I love my GMTII-C, but I think the lugs might be more visually appealing if they were integrated better with the bracelet rather than being so sharp/squared off- through I think, the rest of the case and new bracelets look fantastic and make the watch look better than the earlier model overall. - but that is my opinion of course.

ingoodtime · 26 August 2010, 11:56 AM

No freakin idea here for me! Some may argue that the faster they change it, the more collectible the supercase and maxi dial may be. Others will say differently. If it ain't popular, it won't be worth any thing later. I just don't know. I am loving my GMTIIC but do kind of wish the bracelet was either larger on top or the lugs were slightly more tapered. But, like I said, I love it so.....I am OK with it. Besides....IT'S A ROLEX!

Dan2010 · 26 August 2010, 11:58 AM

Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever...................

sleddog · 26 August 2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B. Doggy

Probably indefinitely....

My thoughts as well!

tgoose1 · 26 August 2010, 12:08 PM

Rolex has invested heavily in the newly styled submariner line. Refinements will be made over time but watch case size/style is here to stay. Its' not a radical departure from the case that has been around since the late 60's.

tulsaokusa · 26 August 2010, 01:39 PM

10+ years, minimum.

mpkRolex · 26 August 2010, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

How long do u think Rolex will keep the maxi dial and squared lug case as standard in the tool watches? The tapered lug case had a loooooong run so wondering if they do the same with the maxis.

It is a step forward..Why would they go back?

darthmouse · 26 August 2010, 01:49 PM

Only if trends change to smaller styles again, and knowing Rolex, it would be a while even then...

25 August 2010, 11:39 PM	#1
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	Maxi Dial & Squared Lug Case -- how long will it be the standard? How long do u think Rolex will keep the maxi dial and squared lug case as standard in the tool watches? The tapered lug case had a loooooong run so wondering if they do the same with the maxis.

26 August 2010, 12:40 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Well if the 116610 sells in the same volume as the 16610 I would expect 20 years plus.But if sales are not as expected who knows Rolex might return to the classic case design. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 August 2010, 04:00 AM	#3
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Probably indefinitely.... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

26 August 2010, 04:05 AM	#4
chris russell Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Peterborough, ON Watch: your mouth. Posts: 1,023	Seventeen years, eight months, two weeks, four days... eleven hours, twenty-nine minutes and fourteen seconds. Approximately.

26 August 2010, 11:56 AM	#6
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	No freakin idea here for me! Some may argue that the faster they change it, the more collectible the supercase and maxi dial may be. Others will say differently. If it ain't popular, it won't be worth any thing later. I just don't know. I am loving my GMTIIC but do kind of wish the bracelet was either larger on top or the lugs were slightly more tapered. But, like I said, I love it so.....I am OK with it. Besides....IT'S A ROLEX! __________________ Lee

26 August 2010, 11:45 AM	#5
964racer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CA Posts: 42	My guess is that the design will evolve again after a few years - but perhaps with smaller changes. For example, I love my GMTII-C, but I think the lugs might be more visually appealing if they were integrated better with the bracelet rather than being so sharp/squared off- through I think, the rest of the case and new bracelets look fantastic and make the watch look better than the earlier model overall. - but that is my opinion of course.

26 August 2010, 11:58 AM	#7
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever...................

26 August 2010, 12:08 PM	#9
tgoose1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 668	Rolex has invested heavily in the newly styled submariner line. Refinements will be made over time but watch case size/style is here to stay. Its' not a radical departure from the case that has been around since the late 60's.

26 August 2010, 01:39 PM	#10
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	10+ years, minimum.

26 August 2010, 01:49 PM	#12
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Only if trends change to smaller styles again, and knowing Rolex, it would be a while even then...

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