Has the Rolex bubble finally burst? Perhaps it has

[bristolbaron]

tupak798 said:

Called the ‘Bruce Wayne’ I heard..

Wayne? Waaaaaaaaayne?!

[dom9]

Blown2CV said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

that is horrible!! (and I say this as a black dial SDDS owner AKA the 'moby dick')

it's wonderful!! (and I say that as a black dial SDDS former-owner AKA the 'sell it quick')

Different strokes for different folks... But i could probably only do it for a day!

[RSTurboPaul]

dom9 said:

Blown2CV said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

that is horrible!! (and I say this as a black dial SDDS owner AKA the 'moby dick')

it's wonderful!! (and I say that as a black dial SDDS former-owner AKA the 'sell it quick')

Different strokes for different folks... But i could probably only do it for a day!

You wear it on your right wrist, don't you?



(Picture sourced from https://scriptshadow.net/10-screenwriting-mistakes... )

[Zoon]

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

322 grams

[Wheelspinning]

dom9 said:

Blown2CV said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

that is horrible!! (and I say this as a black dial SDDS owner AKA the 'moby dick')

it's wonderful!! (and I say that as a black dial SDDS former-owner AKA the 'sell it quick')

Different strokes for different folks... But i could probably only do it for a day!

I went a bit off the boil regards Rolex as my interest dwindled.

Have to say though, love the GMT on the oyster bracelet and the Blue faced Deepsea...I think I shall pop by next week when they are allowed to put them on my 'wish list' and see what happens...

[Mont Blanc]

Zoon said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

322 grams

More than twice as heavy as the latest model stainless Sub.

Not sure what to say about that really!

[dom9]

RSTurboPaul said:

You wear it on your right wrist, don't you?



(Picture sourced from https://scriptshadow.net/10-screenwriting-mistakes... )

Of course not, left wrist, so it gives that 'stranger' vibe

322g? Not even a pound? They didn't try hard enough! Maybe a gold Deepsea Challenge is the watch I seek!

[Mont Blanc]

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

I thought I couldn't be bothered to comment on that model, but there goes:

That is absolutely repulsive. Utterly vulgar and repulsive.

A watch for someone who simply wants a solid gold bar strapped to their wrist so they can show everyone how much money they have.

Absolutely tasteless.

[tupak798]

Mont Blanc said:

RSTurboPaul said:

Strangely no mention of just how much the gold Deepsea weighs on the Rolex webpage, unless I'm totally blind... lol

https://newsroom.rolex.com/watches/new-watches/rol...

I thought I couldn't be bothered to comment on that model, but there goes:

That is absolutely repulsive. Utterly vulgar and repulsive.

A watch for someone who simply wants a solid gold bar strapped to their wrist so they can show everyone how much money they have.

Absolutely tasteless.

The Russians will love it. Guaranteed seller in Dubai lol

[Mont Blanc]

tupak798 said:

The Russians will love it. Guaranteed seller in Dubai lol

Oh I totally agree. They will sell plenty of them.

But just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Many high-end brands refuse to make certain styles of product, even if they know their customers will buy them, on the grounds that they do not want to manufacture anything that could be considered tacky or vulgar.

I suppose Rolex have got this far without any major issues, so I probably best leave it to them to decide what they make and don't make.

[okgo]

Well, Patek have certainly produced some fking horrible things this week so maybe the tide is changing on ‘tasteful’.

[gregs656]

Mont Blanc said:

Oh I totally agree. They will sell plenty of them.

But just because you can, doesn't mean you should. Many high-end brands refuse to make certain styles of product, even if they know their customers will buy them, on the grounds that they do not want to manufacture anything that could be considered tacky or vulgar.

I suppose Rolex have got this far without any major issues, so I probably best leave it to them to decide what they make and don't make.

Rolex have been making good sports watches for decades. I don’t think adding one more will do any harm.

[gregs656]

Wheelspinning said:

I went a bit off the boil regards Rolex as my interest dwindled.

Have to say though, love the GMT on the oyster bracelet and the Blue faced Deepsea...I think I shall pop by next week when they are allowed to put them on my 'wish list' and see what happens...

I’m sure a counterfeit one will be available before too long.

[Regbuser]

Wheelspinning said:

..I think I shall pop by next week when they are allowed to put them on my 'wish list' and see what happens...

..cuppy.. ..blether.. ..etc.

[Vipers]

dom9 said:

I bought my first ever Rolex, a 14060, brand new, out of the window of the AD in Aberdeen... cool story!

Those were the days (15-20yrs ago)... not so much these days.

New releases are pretty meh, but I'd like to try the gold Deepsea for a day!

Vintage market seems to be pretty resilient, which is unsurprising when the range seems so uninspired, these days.

My Sea Dweller was £200 in Schipol late 70’s. Stupid prices these days.

[highway]

I’ve got the impression this year, that the wait lists for sports models was largely a thing of the past. I’m currently in Jersey. Thought I’d try the AD as a walk in. I’d like a celebration for my daughter, albeit I’m in no rush. AD totally disinterested. Nothing for sale and unwilling to even take my details for their ‘paused’ waiting list.

[Regbuser]

Wheelspinning said:

Regbuser said:

..cuppy.. ..blether.. ..etc.

Yup, definitely, and then almost certainly a phone call on a Friday in the not too distant future..

Good man

[Wheelspinning]

Regbuser said:

Wheelspinning said:

Regbuser said:

..cuppy.. ..blether.. ..etc.

Yup, definitely, and then almost certainly a phone call on a Friday in the not too distant future..

Good man

[Shnozz]

Not entertaining the wky ball cupping AD’d who I hope all fail.

Looking to buy a Starbucks - best recommendations on grey market? Dom still?

[InformationSuperHighway]

highway said:

I’ve got the impression this year, that the wait lists for sports models was largely a thing of the past. I’m currently in Jersey. Thought I’d try the AD as a walk in. I’d like a celebration for my daughter, albeit I’m in no rush. AD totally disinterested. Nothing for sale and unwilling to even take my details for their ‘paused’ waiting list.

Not sure why you felt that way (About wait lists going away).. they're as long and frustrating as ever.