panerai153 Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Who in the world are designing for Rolex now, and what are they smoking!! That has to be one of the ugliest group of watches i have ever seen. That all Green Sub would be wonderful for today, St.Patrick's Day and to wear to the Masters (Maybe Rolex plans to throw in a Green Sub to go with the Green Jacket), otherwise, It leaves me cold. Also the huge pearl is an accident looking for a place to happen. The Datejusts are equally as bad, that all diamond thing with the upside down Roman numerals on the bottom half of the dial, whose idea was that. Looks like a designer suffereing from Dyslexia, and even worse the one with flowers or whatever all over the dial, unbelivable. Just my 2 cents, but this makes the older models look better and better. Rolex which in the past has been the most ultra conservative watch manufacturers in the world has succumbed to bigger and blingier. Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 Arthur, keep in mind that most Rolex buyers are tasteless nouveau rich people. They want gold, diamonds and garbage like that. They don't care about the brand history, legacy, traditions or anything. They buy Rolex because they want to show how much money they have. They have never heard of Steve McQueen Explorer II, white dial PanAm GMT Master or Newman Daytona. Collectors and Rolex WIS in the watch forums are a different breed. At least I want to believe in that. PS: Come to think of it... they might even use the same case for the upcoming Explorer II (if they ever plan to "update" it in similar fashion). That'd reduce the cost... I mean, they could produce 3 different watches in the same production line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 In the official pic the LV looks a bit better, but still ugly... Nothing to bring home ;-) But the Vuitton Style DJ might find his fans among women... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Apparently there'll also be a new explorer II: See it for your eyes: not too shabby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Don't like it - none of it. That Explorer II is trying too hard - not working with the McQueen Orange hand IMO I think the Rolex design team has taken a wrong turn but agree BT that they are catering to the audience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolexmaniac88 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Don't like it - none of it. That Explorer II is trying too hard - not working with the McQueen Orange hand IMO I think the Rolex design team has taken a wrong turn but agree BT that they are catering to the audience well, it's not close to a 1655 but...i really don't know. I cannot help but think about the Heritage Tudor: THAT IS SOME WATCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Rolex Baselworld 2010 Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilladame Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I could like the Explorer II, but then again those big hourmarkers... Bigger is just not better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limestone Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Daily News Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 ROLEX is like collecting gold bars... dependable, expensive and conservative style....but seem unable to create new horological masterpieces...they are unable to think out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Apparently there'll also be a new explorer II: See it for your eyes: not too shabby! This retouched photo was posted over at RG, I like the white bezel idea of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I am actually going to order one of the new Explorers. It is now 39mm instead of 36 and with the additional 3mm it is exactly the watch I ever dreamed of as daily beater. Perfect size, easy link, solid bracelet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 Explorer II orange hand is officially pulled. It WON'T appear this year. Some speculate that it might have been a direct competitor to Explorer I and they decided to postpone it for a year. Looks like the watch was ready to go already. Not that it was any different technically, just maxidial and that orange hand. Not a big loss, imho. Here's another new terrible Rolex for you. You know, that plain ugly and boring new blue dial (the one that they used to replace the beautiful 16613) with diamonds. All in white gold... add an unbelievable price tag and you'll get the picture. Great purchase if you have too much money and no taste at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcher Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 I would not buy the gen LN Sub but Puretime's best edition is close enough if they brush the centre links. The EXP with white bezel is beautiful and has prompted a call to my AD to place an order, shame it does not exist though!! No price yet and not likely to get it this year either according to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youpmelone Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 I would not buy the gen LN Sub but Puretime's best edition is close enough if they brush the centre links. The EXP with white bezel is beautiful and has prompted a call to my AD to place an order, shame it does not exist though!! No price yet and not likely to get it this year either according to them! was already prepping to sell the yachtie, I will soo buy this one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magagne Posted March 22, 2010 Report Share Posted March 22, 2010 Well, do I'm the only one here who like the new sub The sub is not a real surprise due to the blue one that we already see since a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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