mahesh
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First gen always has a character, a charm to love about...
Having said that, the new ones are tomorrow’s classics...
I will go with the new....They’re well made, better evolutionary benefits.
Best,
Mahesh.,
great live side by side pic of 1986 1st gen vs new 2018 release. Judge bezel colors/font style/size and rest of dial/hand/indices/case proportions for yourself. I know what I think.
Screen shot from watchadvisor youtube video. ...
First gen always has a character, a charm to love about...
Having said that, the new ones are tomorrow’s classics... I will go with the new....They’re well made, better evolutionary benefits. Best, Mahesh.,
It is very hard to improve on perfect.
I must say the proportions of the classic Rolex are very well balanced. The modern on its own is a great watch but hard to compare. It like old Hollywood starlets vs the new each has its time and appeals to exh generation. I am still hung up in the vintag...
Nothing beats a good old 1675 gilt,
Perhaps my favourite all time Rolex; having said that if you compare a 16750 or later with the new 2018 version... I think I prefer the new one.... Oh, did I just said that??
I think
that the number fonts on the bezel are too wide, also the indices on the dial are too big, when you combine these two effects it creates a crowded and cramped dial. This the first feeling I have when I also physically see the new GMTs. If you check the go...
I'll take the modern.
The only way I can find to describe the new Pepsi is that it seems like 'the louder and slightly more obnoxious younger brother'. I would agree that the dial and bezel are busy and that's why the new jubilee bracelet works so well with it, an oyster is to...