By-Tor Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 More photos of the Sub.... I think this is the white gold model?
LordRasta Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Ok I know I'm getting old and the eyes like to play tricks on me....but are those bezels engraved? Is this the ceramic bezel I've been hearing about? If it is I may like those but as for the rest........(throwing up in my mouth)
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Is it possible to change my user name from CarlsbadRolex to.... lets say Carlsbadthrewupalittleinhismoutbecausethesearesofugly ? Im ashamed... simply ashamed! I hope that the value of pre-2008 debacle Rolex watches skyrockets!
MAHLER Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Rolex making some April fools? Wow... or now Rolex don't have a best sub
iceberg1459 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 new submariner is absolutely beautiful!! Big and chunky is in nowadays. Quality and finish are also much much better, bezel is engraved etc...You cant justice them just by seeing them in stands, you need to try it on your wrist.Im sure they all would look awesome and better than old models on wrist
freddy333 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 A few observations........ After the initial shock subsides & a few of the more senior members of TZ purchase these new models, they will be accepted & even preferred (over the models they replace) by the majority of WISs. For modders of modern Subs & Seadwellers, it looks like MBW is out (as the base upon which to begin your mods) & Canal Street is in. The CGs & width of lugs makes these new models look like copies of el-cheapo fakes. Add the wide 'mud flap' lume markers & garish colors on the dial & you have a winnner. Rolex's recent design direction towards 'Vegas Baby' (bling) is just another reason why vintage is the way to go.
Jimmythree Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Wow! A genuine relax with blue dial and bezel on a silver colored watch! A guy gave me a few replicas like this and they looked so goofy that I hid them away. ...except for a couple that I gave to kids. I guess I need to dig 'em out because they are In-Style-Now!
freddy333 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Even the pearl looks like a fake on the new Sub (too tall). It is truly amazing how this new watch not only incorporates, but seems to celebrate many of the 'inaccuracies' that we have come to accept as distortions in the world of low-end rep watches (the exception being the ceramic bezel, which is a good idea & 1 that was long overdue). When you consider the new Basel models in the context of the recently released Milgauss, Yachtmaster & others, you get the sense that there is a consistent pattern developing that denotes a sea change within Rolex's design works. Clearly, Rolex has decided to turn away from their traditional, (mostly) understated market niche in favor of a more glitzy, Swatch-like approach ('Vegas, Baby!!!!') -- adding eye-catching bling to the entire line & for no other purpose than to catch new eyes. Somehow, I just cannot envision any of these new Rolexes on the wrists of men of classic style like Cary Grant or George Clooney, Rolex's traditional target audience. But I will bet that Bruce Willis & Snoop Dogg already have their orders in. The end of the true gentleman's tool watch. On the other hand, every time Rolex releases a watch that deviates significantly from the previous model (the Daytona Cosmographs come to mind here), there is an initial repulsion from existing customers that lasts about 6 months. Then, a few notables buy them & slowly the tide changes & the new models come to be accepted as modern (& worthy) updates of their elder cousins. That is exactly what happened after the recent Milgauss release & I would expect nothing less with these new Basel models. And, to be fair, I do kind of dig the new Yachtmaster, Daydate & no date models (the ones with circular sections in the center of the dial). I would never wear any of them in public (like mopeds -- fun to own, but you would never want someone you know to see you with 1), but I can appreciate them for what they are - (Rolex) quality, state-of-the-art bling-bling.
Tribal Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 I hope thats some April jokes... Man I think I must buy some Gen ones from the older batch... I don't like these "new" Modells... :yuk:
alt.watch.obsessive Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 CGs look like PP nautilus. I still find the rehaut printing the most objectionable aspect.
MAHLER Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Wow, the $hitDweller seems to have implemented all current cheap fake not all current cheap fake... this is the new ultimate immaculate Phi$hDweller by Polfy:
eunomians Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 The new SD is super super super IDIOTIC. Looks like Rolex created this watch out of the fumes from the bowels of their Gas Escape Valve. I don't mean to be gross, but this watch looks like total sh*t.
kingkitesurf Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 My God.... I am losing respect for Rolex... If they continue to design [censored] like that, the vintage rollies like my old 1675 will keep skyrocketing in price... I will start looking at IWC and Panerai... for future purchases...
Jetsons Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Yeeeez, I like the rep better than this new super deep SD. I think it's a mistake for rlx to move away from the slim cases of old. The new sports models are getting so far removed from original timeless designs that they are losing their resemblance to the rlx brand. At a thickness of 18mm, the new SD should make a Pam feel like a toy in comparison. J, terrific 1675. I agree that these vintage beauties will continue to escalate in value.
iceberg1459 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 rolex cant make mistake,its rolex. Whatever they do will be sold and big is "IN" nowadays
freddy333 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 The new Subs have polished midlinks? Yup, just like the Milgauss & Daytona. These are not 'tool' watches anymore.
tanya Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 Smurfmariner and PlanetoceanYachmasterIIDweller - Thank god I bought my Gen subs when I did don't like these designs at all!!!! All the sub needed was a ceramic bezel and Maxi-markers for the entire sub line. How f*cking obnoxious who is doing the design work FUBU???
iceberg1459 Posted April 2, 2008 Report Posted April 2, 2008 btw, where is that "original gay escape valve" and "ring lock system" printed,etched or engraved?It seems printed under the crystal lol..
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