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Let's hope I won't get shot ;-))))
But I really don't like vintage Rolexes. I know, to each his own and I understand some people love to have a rare vintage watch or a whole collection. It is a watch with history and they just won't make a few thousand watches extra. So as for 'collectibility' I can understand the hunt.
But once you have them ??? I tried years ago wit a 1680 from the end of the 60's and a 5513 from the early 60's. Everytime I wore one I had the feeling I was wearing a 50$ Chinese copy. It just feels so cheap made. The riveted bracelet from the 5513 was the worst thing I ever had on my wrist. A 50$ Chinese fake felt even better. Movements which don't wind as smooth as I was used too ...no, nothing for me.
Now take a Patek 2499, totally unreachable for me but this 50 years old Patek still feels like a top notch watch. I has the same quality and finishing as a complicated Patek from the year 2000. And that kind of quality is something I miss in vintage Rolex or Panerai.
Now that you know I will always prefer a modern Rolex I'll answer the question with ...... the Yachtmaster I and the sub 16610Lv. Can't decide between these 2. But almost all the other sport Rolexes are fine too , as long as it is made after more or less 1995 ;-)
This message has been edited by Bruno.M1 on 2011-05-08 00:38:45
Your favourite modern Rolex is....., and why?
Having seen such an enormous response to the vintage vrs modern thread, and on Nicolas's idea of examining what we like about modern Rolex.... lets ask what is your favourite modern (say last 5 - 10 years) Rolex, and why you like it. I'll kick off with na...
The choice is clear, to me...
1 ex aequo: Rasta Milgauss, for its madness: to me, the last sign of genius from Rolex: A funny watch, and a very pleasant one to wear. The Yachtmaster: An elegant and original interpretation of an iconic model, theSubmariner. Its sparkling platinum dial,...
This Rasta....
I have tried on SO many times and each time I reject, but it just keeps calling. I think the lugs are the issue for me. I wonder what i would think if i used a Nato. It is a crazy watch, and crazy is good often. Really surprised to see MV above the YM for...
Naaah, both are ex aequo, my friend.
As for the lugs, on the MV, I do get what you mean... I had the same problem, and still have, by the way, but I can live with it. On a Nato, this is a Bomb, as the Nato corrects a bit the visual impact of these big lugs, which are truly too large for the ...
GV Milgauss
This is the watch that has maded the most of high expectations, people just were mad thinking about this watch prior of the launch, thinking if this watch will be the most highly collectionable since some Daytos (Orange dial), and so on... It were great e...
aren't rasta colors
Green, yellow, red? This watch is Green, orange white. Perhaps a new nickname is in order. Fighting Irish? Those are the colors of their flag. best, M ...
Come on, Maaaaan....
Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black... There is just a bit of white because this brother Rasta Milgauss comes from Swizerland! Tssss.... Ciao Maaaaaan. NicoTosh. ...
What about a Modern Rolex, amhh?
I suspect some here won't consider the Freccione, which is a fantastic watch, by the way, as a Modern Rolex... Best, Nicolas.
they have to be my Sub and Exp I. Why?
the Exp because it is the 36mm tool watch or tough watch which has understated design and no many realize its 'the' Rolex Explorer. The Sub well it is just a plain looking divers 300m with turning bezel, which is less exclusive looking than the FF and clo...
I have also two pets:
As the first one I would name the YM. It is a very elegant watch with the platinum bezel and dial and the case is nicely rounded. The YM is a sporting watch which I can wear without problems also with any kind of business atire. But to be honest, the watc...
The LV for me...because we all know greens are good for us :)
and keep our bowels moving.... Best Imran
My personal choice
1) Steel Yacht Master 2) Steel GMT ceramic bezel I'll buy one of them sooner or later !! )
Clearly the favorite modern Rolex is the...
Rolex Yachtmaster II. The various mixtures of blue, red, and white color combinations all over the YG model looks fantastic and the ring command bezel is innovative. The Yachtmaster II has got to be the favorite modern Rolex. Regards, ED-209
My choice would be
10 years ago, my first fantasy owning a Rolex watch ( I consider the best watch and didnt know any other watch ) , was a ss daytona, And I still dream about getting black face zenith ss daytona in my sleep It was my ultimate watch at time and still the sa...
I forgot the Dayto!
You're absolutely right, the Dayto falls into the category, and I forgot it because I had the novelties in mind, and the latest one doesn't do nothing for me... But in SS, the Dayto is still the Dayto, I mean the ref 116 520. A watch which made a lot of p...
16520 is perfect
example, and it is start developing patina which make it more beautiful. but very difficult to find a good example out there. best, Eddy
Let's hope I won't get shot ;-))))
But I really don't like vintage Rolexes. I know, to each his own and I understand some people love to have a rare vintage watch or a whole collection. It is a watch with history and they just won't make a few thousand watches extra. So as for 'collectibil...
Now you need a lawyer, Bruno, and a good one. :)))
It all depends on the condition, of the bracelet and the watch. I agree that a bracelet in bad condition gives a cheap feeling on the whole watch. But take a Vintage Rolex in superb condition, from the band to the case, without forgetting the dial and han...
But I suppose you don't know a good lawyer ...
LOLOLOLOL Well, next time I see you, bring me a top condition vintage Rolex, maybe I might reconsider my point of view
Still looking for one, my friend... They must be as rare as a nice looking vintage Rolex.
We have a deal, Bruno. Next time you come. Without problem. Best, Nicolas.
Bruno, i am surprised, i thought u would know that..
Passion + Desire + Hunt=Vintage Rolex. To each his own, i agree
DSSD for me
Why? Just look at it. It's big and bold... This message has been edited by Davo on 2011-05-08 05:31:31...
That's a beautiful WS of the DSSD Davo.
It's truly an exceptional hunk of steel and certainly qualifies IMO to be a candidate.However, the weight & height may not work for some.
Glad u like it, Fernando. [nt]
This message has been edited by Davo on 2011-05-08 12:57:40
For me, its
this and the YM in SS/PT. Why I don't know. I just like how they look and feel or make me feel...
Hard to pick just one..
but these two are my current favorites: I love the bi-colour bezel(coke) and the easy to use GMT function of the GMT II The Milgauss GV - what has already been said and because it keeps great time(+1 sec in 3 days). It doesn't get magnetized unlike some o...
A Daytona
classic, a character of its own, not a copy of the vintage model, a sportsy look....
My favorite of todays models is the white gold blue dial Submariner
I tried this on in Hawaii and fell in love, the weight and the deepness of the blue is something to be desired. It is unlike any blue I have seen out there, the only blue that comes close in another watch IMHO is the Opus 6. Not my image, from Rolex...
bluesub bluesub bluesub!!!
in evening light, the dial and bezel takes a on a navy blue/black color. ...
White Milgauss...
Definitely in my radar. I have the money for it but I'm not sure why I'm not pulling the trigger just yet. It's my desktop pic for both my office laptop and my cellphone. I admit that the LV is the "handsomer" Milgauss. But I have a thing for white/silver...
+1
The white Milgauss is a very underrate watch but pack no less substance. The center polish link on the bracelet have less visual impact when is on the white Milgauss. Strong with a touch of elegant. This is the model that brought me in to Rolex Universe. ...
Ym platinum bezel/dial...
just sublime to look at....sporty yet elegant ,you can wear it on a beautiful beach and dress it up at night...the perfect travel companion.... A wild dream....will it make the ultimate modern chic coolness on a grey Nato? One for the Riviera...... Mo
Yes my friend....
I am in as my first Rolex...I think its the right one... Thank you Nico. Good time yesterday. Mo
I saw it in your eyes, mo. Definitely one for you.
We had a blast, my friend. With a lot of great things in the eyes, and engraved in our collective memory. All the best, Nicolas.
Are you sure it is a Modern one? :)
I envy you, Lele... This is a fantastic catch! I always fear to not find a correct one, but yours seems not only authentic, it is in incredible shape. Superb. Best, Nicolas.
To me,
My favorites would be, 1. The Daytona, in white gold, black dial with red hands.. Simply because I'm a sucker for the color combination 2. The GV milgauss.. I think it's the coolest looking Modern rolex.. The design is quite original too and it is just un...
well for me it is the 16610lv and 116520 in stainless steel
two picks for me: -16610lv because of the maxi dial and teh fact that it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sub -116520 because of the 4130 and in stainless steel with a white dial of course because it is sporty and elegant
gmt II and yachtmaster II
Coke GMT II, love the colors and the light weight design Yachtmaster II, again the colors, and the construction, big, bold, and yet, so mesmerizing
The Y-series sub
The Y-series submariner (date). Why I like it and wear it everyday.... Last tool watch before things got too bling: 1) Lug holes - mark of a real tool watch. 2) No bling bling RolexRolex on the rehaut (Doesn't this remind you of LV LV LV for Louis Vuitton...