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jshepard · 22 August 2012, 02:58 AM

What do guys think would happen if Rolex would ever rerelease new versions of their vintage watches with their original specs and movement? Acrylic crystal and all! Imagine the sub 5508, 5510, explorer 1016, etc... Rereleased by Rolex. Would it be a good thing? Is it just the watch or is it the search and the research for authentication of the vintage pieces what gives the value and thrill of the piece? Would it affect the value of vintage watches now? Probably never gonna happen, just curious...

montpyt · 22 August 2012, 03:07 AM

If they did that it would take away all the mystique of the antique models.

Speed · 22 August 2012, 03:30 AM

Folks buy Vintage due to the thrill of the hunt and the ability to own a piece of history.

There are more reasons I'm sure.

I don't think reissues would ever happen.

conrail · 22 August 2012, 03:32 AM

Nothing would happen to the market for the original vintage pieces except maybe make it stronger as more new Rolex people are introduced to the classics. A re-release is still a re-release.

wantonebad · 22 August 2012, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

I don't think reissues would ever happen.

Nope, just a fantasy

sierra11b · 22 August 2012, 03:34 AM

Never going to happen. At the most they'll take vintage design cues and adapt them such as the GMT hand on the 216570. Besides, Rolex already has an outlet for 'new vintage' called Tudor Heritage.

mmmk604 · 22 August 2012, 04:42 AM

Even if they re-release the vintage models...they won't be desirable like the actual vintage pieces.
They will just be a new watch that looks and works like an old one.

sierra11b · 22 August 2012, 05:02 AM

Although I don't think Modern Rolex will ever go that direction I do remember posting this awhile back: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199372

Not sure if it was ever confirmed or not?

gwalker · 22 August 2012, 05:07 AM

Why??? IF you want vintage buy vintage but the time for those watches to be produced new is long gone.

DrLindaPhD · 22 August 2012, 05:17 AM

Here is exactly what will happen.... 1970 Dodge Charger versus the 2010.

Who will know the difference between my 1929 Ladies Oyster and a 2012 Vintage remake? ME ! ! ! !

HRV · 22 August 2012, 05:22 AM

Hope it never happens, like many things in life, move forward never go back

FremStar · 22 August 2012, 05:23 AM

Here is the Rolex version of what Dr. Linda posted above... I am glad Rolex took a different design route with the new iteration of the EXPY2

Before

After

cdweller · 22 August 2012, 05:26 AM

It would probably only spark more interest I'm the vintage watches. The funny thing is, since Rolex changes their design so subtly from one generation to the next, most people probably wouldn't even notice.

patek.wis · 22 August 2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jshepard

What do guys think would happen if Rolex would ever rerelease new versions of their vintage watches with their original specs and movement? Acrylic crystal and all! Imagine the sub 5508, 5510, explorer 1016, etc... Rereleased by Rolex. Would it be a good thing? Is it just the watch or is it the search and the research for authentication of the vintage pieces what gives the value and thrill of the piece? Would it affect the value of vintage watches now? Probably never gonna happen, just curious...

You mean re-releasing old models like the orange hand EXPII last year, or the milgauss a few years prior? ;)

U5512 · 22 August 2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Here is exactly what will happen.... 1970 Dodge Charger versus the 2010.

Who will know the difference between my 1929 Ladies Oyster and a 2012 Vintage remake? ME ! ! ! !

That's the Dodge Challenger......very nice regardless.

Chris B · 22 August 2012, 05:48 AM

The vintage would still be vintage

jshepard · 22 August 2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by patek.wis

You mean re-releasing old models like the orange hand EXPII last year, or the milgauss a few years prior? ;)

No, I meant re-releasing them as they were when they first came out. Correctly me if I'm wrong I think the modern Milgauss doesn't look like the vintage Milgauss. I just had the idea from how jlc did the 1931 reverso tribute (with upgraded crystal) and how speedy pros keep the original design and crystal (although the movement has been upgraded). I know it'll never happen but just curious... Although I do agree that the special part of a vintage watch is the hunt and it's history.

Hairdude1 · 22 August 2012, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

Folks buy Vintage due to the thrill of the hunt and the ability to own a piece of history.

There are more reasons I'm sure.

I don't think reissues would ever happen.

True

Dr. Robert · 22 August 2012, 07:45 AM

Sacrilege.

theoilrigger · 22 August 2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Here is exactly what will happen.... 1970 Dodge Charger versus the 2010.

Who will know the difference between my 1929 Ladies Oyster and a 2012 Vintage remake? ME ! ! ! !

Gotta say original all the way!!!

Gorgeous

AJMarcus · 22 August 2012, 09:05 AM

I can't suspend reality with that question because Rolex would never do it. Leave that to Omega.

22 August 2012, 02:58 AM	#1
jshepard "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMTII Posts: 1,180	What if: New Vintage What do guys think would happen if Rolex would ever rerelease new versions of their vintage watches with their original specs and movement? Acrylic crystal and all! Imagine the sub 5508, 5510, explorer 1016, etc... Rereleased by Rolex. Would it be a good thing? Is it just the watch or is it the search and the research for authentication of the vintage pieces what gives the value and thrill of the piece? Would it affect the value of vintage watches now? Probably never gonna happen, just curious...

22 August 2012, 03:32 AM	#4
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Nothing would happen to the market for the original vintage pieces except maybe make it stronger as more new Rolex people are introduced to the classics. A re-release is still a re-release. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

22 August 2012, 05:17 AM	#10
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Here is exactly what will happen.... 1970 Dodge Charger versus the 2010. Who will know the difference between my 1929 Ladies Oyster and a 2012 Vintage remake? ME ! ! ! ! Attached Images

22 August 2012, 05:23 AM	#12
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Here is the Rolex version of what Dr. Linda posted above... I am glad Rolex took a different design route with the new iteration of the EXPY2 Before After __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

22 August 2012, 07:45 AM	#19
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,697	Sacrilege. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 August 2012, 03:07 AM	#2
montpyt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: WPB, FL Watch: 116610LV "HULK" Posts: 1,095	If they did that it would take away all the mystique of the antique models.

22 August 2012, 03:30 AM	#3
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,741	Folks buy Vintage due to the thrill of the hunt and the ability to own a piece of history. There are more reasons I'm sure. I don't think reissues would ever happen.

22 August 2012, 03:34 AM	#6
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Never going to happen. At the most they'll take vintage design cues and adapt them such as the GMT hand on the 216570. Besides, Rolex already has an outlet for 'new vintage' called Tudor Heritage.

22 August 2012, 04:42 AM	#7
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	Even if they re-release the vintage models...they won't be desirable like the actual vintage pieces. They will just be a new watch that looks and works like an old one.

22 August 2012, 05:02 AM	#8
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Although I don't think Modern Rolex will ever go that direction I do remember posting this awhile back: http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199372 Not sure if it was ever confirmed or not?

22 August 2012, 05:07 AM	#9
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Why??? IF you want vintage buy vintage but the time for those watches to be produced new is long gone.

22 August 2012, 05:22 AM	#11
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Hope it never happens, like many things in life, move forward never go back

22 August 2012, 05:26 AM	#13
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	It would probably only spark more interest I'm the vintage watches. The funny thing is, since Rolex changes their design so subtly from one generation to the next, most people probably wouldn't even notice.

22 August 2012, 05:48 AM	#16
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	The vintage would still be vintage

22 August 2012, 09:05 AM	#21
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,253	I can't suspend reality with that question because Rolex would never do it. Leave that to Omega.

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