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L-16610 · 30 July 2011, 07:40 PM

So the 1680 with plexi is not a watch I like
I prefer saphire
I hate these rivited bracelts because they feel like a 5 USD Chinese fake

On the other hand I don't like the newest models vey much
I don't like the new subs and GMT's I do prefer the previous like the 16610
I won't say I don't like the Daytona 116520 but imo the older Zenith Daytona 16520 looks much better

So, It seems like I fit between the vintage and the new models

Am I the only one ?

And is there a name for these kind of watches ?

Andad · 30 July 2011, 07:46 PM

I'd say you are on the right track.

And is there a name for these kind of watches ?

It's called personal choice.

93 Turbo · 30 July 2011, 08:21 PM

Nope, I think there are two of us. I think there are some great watches that fall into this collectors no-mans-land.

Given time, 5-10 + years, the current vintage section will be renamed the Rolex Connoisseur Section or Virtually Unobtainable Rolex Grail Section, and the earliest sapphire models will become the new Vintage Section.

When I recently posted my newest addition 1991 N series 16710. It was commented that is possibly deserved to be in the Vintage section. I was in two minds as to where I should post it due to the fantastic coffee colour of the markers. It felt out of place in both forums as it was a non plexiglass model.

As for a name - vintage in the making.

Darlinboy · 30 July 2011, 08:30 PM

Curmodertweens?

Jocke · 30 July 2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-16610

So the 1680 with plexi is not a watch I like
I prefer saphire
I hate these rivited bracelts because they feel like a 5 USD Chinese fake

On the other hand I don't like the newest models vey much
I don't like the new subs and GMT's I do prefer the previous like the 16610
I won't say I don't like the Daytona 116520 but imo the older Zenith Daytona 16520 looks much better

So, It seems like I fit between the vintage and the new models

Am I the only one ?

And is there a name for these kind of watches ?

I think it's called voice changed.

dddrees · 30 July 2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I'd say you are on the right track.

And is there a name for these kind of watches ?

It's called personal choice.

Well said, although my personal preference is just a bit from every era.

I have a 1680 Red Sub.

I have a 16710 and a 16610LV.

I have a 116710, 16622, 116333, and a 116520.

Jason71 · 30 July 2011, 09:28 PM

I think it would be Neo-Curmudgeon. I can see where you are coming from.

However, have you ever tried a Red sub 1680 on a 93150 bracelet? It is pretty close to the newer stuff, and there is just something special about it IMHO.

capote · 30 July 2011, 10:14 PM

Neo-curmudgeon is pretty good. I fall into this catogary myself, although I actually like the current Daytona, but I will never buy one with the ugly engraved-modernista rehaut.

Dweller of the Sea · 30 July 2011, 10:53 PM

Neo-vintage.
You should try a matt dialed 16800

Dr. Robert · 30 July 2011, 11:51 PM

nope.....it's just "curmudgeon" plain & simple......I have to go....there are some neighbor kids playing on my lawn....gotta yell @ them & chase them away....bah humbug.

kyle L · 30 July 2011, 11:53 PM

Maybe you are thinking of transitional models? Some examples are the 16800 Sub, 16750 GMT, the Fat Lady GMT, 16660 matte Seadweller, etc...?

30 July 2011, 07:40 PM	#1
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	Does it have a name ? I don't like real vintage and I do'nt like the newest models So the 1680 with plexi is not a watch I like I prefer saphire I hate these rivited bracelts because they feel like a 5 USD Chinese fake On the other hand I don't like the newest models vey much I don't like the new subs and GMT's I do prefer the previous like the 16610 I won't say I don't like the Daytona 116520 but imo the older Zenith Daytona 16520 looks much better So, It seems like I fit between the vintage and the new models Am I the only one ? And is there a name for these kind of watches ?

30 July 2011, 07:46 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,471	I'd say you are on the right track. And is there a name for these kind of watches ? It's called personal choice. __________________ E

30 July 2011, 08:30 PM	#4
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,701	Curmodertweens? __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

30 July 2011, 09:28 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I think it would be Neo-Curmudgeon. I can see where you are coming from. However, have you ever tried a Red sub 1680 on a 93150 bracelet? It is pretty close to the newer stuff, and there is just something special about it IMHO. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

30 July 2011, 11:51 PM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,946	nope.....it's just "curmudgeon" plain & simple......I have to go....there are some neighbor kids playing on my lawn....gotta yell @ them & chase them away....bah humbug. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 July 2011, 08:21 PM	#3
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,553	Nope, I think there are two of us. I think there are some great watches that fall into this collectors no-mans-land. Given time, 5-10 + years, the current vintage section will be renamed the Rolex Connoisseur Section or Virtually Unobtainable Rolex Grail Section, and the earliest sapphire models will become the new Vintage Section. When I recently posted my newest addition 1991 N series 16710. It was commented that is possibly deserved to be in the Vintage section. I was in two minds as to where I should post it due to the fantastic coffee colour of the markers. It felt out of place in both forums as it was a non plexiglass model. As for a name - vintage in the making.

30 July 2011, 10:14 PM	#8
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Neo-curmudgeon is pretty good. I fall into this catogary myself, although I actually like the current Daytona, but I will never buy one with the ugly engraved-modernista rehaut.

30 July 2011, 10:53 PM	#9
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Neo-vintage. You should try a matt dialed 16800

30 July 2011, 11:53 PM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Maybe you are thinking of transitional models? Some examples are the 16800 Sub, 16750 GMT, the Fat Lady GMT, 16660 matte Seadweller, etc...?

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