By-Tor Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Many people think that all new Rolex designs are unattractive. But this is actually quite nice at 41mm. Or what do you think? (not my photos, these are web finds) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraphim38 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I like it. Refined but not stuffy. I prefer the roman numerals version. I am probably going to buy a president with roman numerals, stainless band this month from one of the board suppliers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If you see Kay Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 The domed bezel looks a bit out of proportion imho. I prefer the Roman numerals over the Arabic. By far, I still think the Glacier blue DD with Roman numerals is the best (original size) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbieG Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 I have seen it in person - in fact the store had one when I picked up my 36MM platinum version. As always the Glacier blue is amazing which is why I couldn't live without it and was willing to pay the premium. I mean you really have to think a dial is amazing to pay that much of a premium for it - it is IMO. But I have to say that the engine turning on the roman dial looks cheap as hell. Terrible really. The arabic is nice though I prefer romans. I would like to see a roman dial without the turning but I don't think they make it. I was thinking of you the other day at the AD when I tried on a 41MM in YG with champagne romans. Not that you would like the gold, but just that the size of watch and the simplicity of a simple roman dial you would like. That watch would really work for you as the ultimate dress watch IMO given that you are a bigger guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 This 1 does not work for me. I love the gen platinum DD with the ice blue dial & stick markers. The dial on this rep is too busy & its color lacks that magic twinkle of the gen. I have yet to see a rep that gets the dial color correct, which is what makes that ice blue gen dial such a stunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Just my .02 here. I think this design would be better served on the older 36mm size. That way it also works as a Unisex watch. My wife would love that watch in the older smaller size. (The watch above does have some feminine-esq wear-ability qualities.) I have also seen these in person and share RobbieG's feelings. I think the leap from 36 to 41 is too much. As far as the 41's go, that 1mm does make a difference. 40mm ok, 39mm perhaps optimal??? Still refined, and elegant enough under a dress shirt. These 41's scream LOOK AT ME! Like the new sub and deepsea, again in my opinion, I think their proportions are 'off'. If you are a big guy, I am sure they work great. I get the sense that these went onto the drawing board when the big oversized watch craze was fashionable. Now that understated is coming back, Rolex was perhaps too late to the market. Final though, I saw a woman wearing a 41mm white face Milgauss-- LOOKED HORRIBLE on her. Way out of proportion and too loud. Conversely, I still like the look of a 40mm Sub (Cameron Diaz), or 40mm PAM (Heidi Klum) on a Women, but the new Rolex's not so much. YMMV, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacher62 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) Just my .02 here. I think this design would be better served on the older 36mm size. That way it also works as a Unisex watch. My wife would love that watch in the older smaller size. (The watch above does have some feminine-esq wear-ability qualities.) I have also seen these in person and share RobbieG's feelings. I think the leap from 36 to 41 is too much. As far as the 41's go, that 1mm does make a difference. 40mm ok, 39mm perhaps optimal??? Still refined, and elegant enough under a dress shirt. These 41's scream LOOK AT ME! Like the new sub and deepsea, again in my opinion, I think their proportions are 'off'. If you are a big guy, I am sure they work great. I get the sense that these went onto the drawing board when the big oversized watch craze was fashionable. Now that understated is coming back, Rolex was perhaps too late to the market. Final though, I saw a woman wearing a 41mm white face Milgauss-- LOOKED HORRIBLE on her. Way out of proportion and too loud. Conversely, I still like the look of a 40mm Sub (Cameron Diaz), or 40mm PAM (Heidi Klum) on a Women, but the new Rolex's not so much. YMMV, I agree...just can't seem to get into the 41mm DD and DJ. I have tried but it doesn't seem right although I suppose it will grow on me. Edited July 10, 2010 by preacher62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wat44 Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 ive got both roman and arabic number versions I prefer arabic, and I reckon, it looks MUCH better in person than the above pics it is a great stylish conservative watch - very understated, but when it catched someones eye, it gets compliments I usually wear more outlandish watches like PVD's and pams and things, but this one gets its share of rotation worthy addition to a collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted July 10, 2010 Report Share Posted July 10, 2010 Ever since you and Gioarmani broke ground and introduced the glacier (and silver) dial roman numeral rollie to the board, I've loved the look. Havent picked one up yet tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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