Many. Many order models are more beautiful than current bling. Here's the thing though: For a material object to have character, it needs to have flaws. If it's flawless and works right all the time, it's sterile. A watch with character has scratches. Its timekeeping is off. It won't fit right. It rattles. You have to know how to work it just right. New Rolex watches are improvements on older models. They are more reliable and more resistant to wear. A new watch will never have that nostalgia factor, and when it does have the vintage look, it's fake and not earned.
I'm not a fan of the generalizations of Rolex customers or Rolex itself based on a single poorly curated book. Rolex doesn't decide what goes into the book, they only verify that what's in the book is correct. Not all Rolex customers care only about the Rolex name on the dial. There are plenty that are collectors who want to add the latest models to their collection, or that are actively seeking out a particular model/dial combination. And even if Rolex didn't care about their previous models (which I seriously doubt as they keep bringing them up when they discuss their legacy, and reference them with new releases like the GMT hand on the Explorer II which harkens back to their first model, and the red line of text on the Sea-Dweller), they don't make any money other than servicing on the older models. They're already in the hands of customers. There's no reason to market models they no longer produce.
So true….I bought a Batman back in 2017 but never connected with it. Coming from an 04 Submariner 16610 it just never felt right. Too blingy so I sold that and now own a 2005 Pepsi. 5 Digit or 4 digit for me. In my opinion, anyone with money can buy new Rolex and do the flexing thing but only people in the know buy Neo vintage or vintage Rolex.
Nice, man! Don't know if I mentioned before, but my latest watch is a 16570 black, V serial. It's probably my favourite Rolex yet. Had it on the wrist running non stop now for over 5 weeks, don't want to put it away!. The only 6 digit Rolex I ever loved and kept is my 116200 DJ, 12 years and counting now. Funnily enough, my 6 digit DJ (Z serial, 2006) is older that my 5 dig Expy and random serial 16610, so is actually the more "vintage" of the three lol. It's the one Rolex I get to enjoy that has the beautiful heavy Oyster bracelet and EasyLink clasp. Plus, the only one of the modern Rolex "maxi" cases that actually looks really good IMO.
Rolex is a marketing and sales driven global corporation. Of course they don't care about you. But, they have to know something about the older models in order to service them, don't they? Who cares what the AD is about, as long as you can get your vintage Rolex serviced, cleaned, and lubricated properly.
@@ChrisMarshall1978007 That just shows your bias, and not anything factual. Every manufacturer limits the service on older models. Some parts just aren't produced anymore. You can't expect Rolls Royce to still have parts for their 1928 models. You can't expect Sony to still have parts for their 1950's TV's. You can't expect Apple to service their 2022 products (okay that one you really should).
Thanks for the informative video! You always have great content. Your correct, 4 and 5 digit are the only way to go with the exception of the 114270 Explorer or 168000 Submariner which as you know are essentially 5 digit cases still. Most of the current 6 digit watches are bloated ego promoters bought by non enthusiasts who buy them to flaunt their financial status and are clueless about the true history of Rolex and the legendary Tool watches that made Rolex what it is today! Again you do the best Rolex videos!
Arrogant, some would say. Rolex lighted my passion for watches, but owning a ceramic sub was a huge disappointment. Out it went. I'm more of a Tudor guy now, if I had to choose between the two.
What I'm getting from this (and correct me if I'm wrong) is that you want a new watch with an aluminum bezel. I would say you should look at the 5-digit Rolex watches. They're far more elegant and have more character than a new Tudor.
I’d just tell new collectors now to find another brand. They’re so tacky now. Boring watches with a couple of case designs. There’s so much out there to explore and find your own path.
Why would you tell new collectors to find another brand? Doesn't that depend on what they're collecting? Would you tell a new collector of vintage Rolex watches they shouldn't bother? I'm not a collector. I'd love to be, but I don't have the money for it. I own a single Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600, but I'd love to own a 14060M 2-line Submariner, a 16570 Polar Explorer II, a 16710 GMT-Master II Coke, a 16600 Comex Sea-Dweller, or a 5517 Milsub. And if I ever win the jackpot, I might.
Funny. I also don't like moden Rolex. Haven't since 2010 when the ceramic came out. I even spent a week in 2010 hunting down the last few five digit 16610 at all the AD's withing 200 miles of my home and ended up driving 150 miles to buy the last one. To this day it's the only sports model I own without drilled lugs and has the engraved rehaut which I really don't like and it gets little wrist time compared to my other pre owned 90's sports models. Just think about the generation of people who worked at Rolex in the 60's - 90's compared to the people that work there today.
I totally agree that some of the older models are more beautiful than current bling 👍
Many. Many order models are more beautiful than current bling.
Here's the thing though: For a material object to have character, it needs to have flaws. If it's flawless and works right all the time, it's sterile. A watch with character has scratches. Its timekeeping is off. It won't fit right. It rattles. You have to know how to work it just right.
New Rolex watches are improvements on older models. They are more reliable and more resistant to wear. A new watch will never have that nostalgia factor, and when it does have the vintage look, it's fake and not earned.
yup they have always treated their customers poorly
I'm not a fan of the generalizations of Rolex customers or Rolex itself based on a single poorly curated book.
Rolex doesn't decide what goes into the book, they only verify that what's in the book is correct.
Not all Rolex customers care only about the Rolex name on the dial. There are plenty that are collectors who want to add the latest models to their collection, or that are actively seeking out a particular model/dial combination.
And even if Rolex didn't care about their previous models (which I seriously doubt as they keep bringing them up when they discuss their legacy, and reference them with new releases like the GMT hand on the Explorer II which harkens back to their first model, and the red line of text on the Sea-Dweller), they don't make any money other than servicing on the older models. They're already in the hands of customers. There's no reason to market models they no longer produce.
So true….I bought a Batman back in 2017 but never connected with it. Coming from an 04 Submariner 16610 it just never felt right. Too blingy so I sold that and now own a 2005 Pepsi. 5 Digit or 4 digit for me. In my opinion, anyone with money can buy new Rolex and do the flexing thing but only people in the know buy Neo vintage or vintage Rolex.
Nice, man! Don't know if I mentioned before, but my latest watch is a 16570 black, V serial. It's probably my favourite Rolex yet. Had it on the wrist running non stop now for over 5 weeks, don't want to put it away!. The only 6 digit Rolex I ever loved and kept is my 116200 DJ, 12 years and counting now. Funnily enough, my 6 digit DJ (Z serial, 2006) is older that my 5 dig Expy and random serial 16610, so is actually the more "vintage" of the three lol. It's the one Rolex I get to enjoy that has the beautiful heavy Oyster bracelet and EasyLink clasp. Plus, the only one of the modern Rolex "maxi" cases that actually looks really good IMO.
Rolex is a marketing and sales driven global corporation. Of course they don't care about you. But, they have to know something about the older models in order to service them, don't they? Who cares what the AD is about, as long as you can get your vintage Rolex serviced, cleaned, and lubricated properly.
@@ivermec-tin666 rolex won’t service some older models and would rather replace all the parts ! So that tells me they don’t care
@@ChrisMarshall1978007 Yes. That is clearly the message.
@@ChrisMarshall1978007 That just shows your bias, and not anything factual. Every manufacturer limits the service on older models. Some parts just aren't produced anymore. You can't expect Rolls Royce to still have parts for their 1928 models. You can't expect Sony to still have parts for their 1950's TV's. You can't expect Apple to service their 2022 products (okay that one you really should).
Thanks for the informative video! You always have great content. Your correct, 4 and 5 digit are the only way to go with the exception of the 114270 Explorer or 168000 Submariner which as you know are essentially 5 digit cases still. Most of the current 6 digit watches are bloated ego promoters bought by non enthusiasts who buy them to flaunt their financial status and are clueless about the true history of Rolex and the legendary Tool watches that made Rolex what it is today! Again you do the best Rolex videos!
@@RSSpec I agree with you ! Thank you for the support 😎
Arrogant, some would say. Rolex lighted my passion for watches, but owning a ceramic sub was a huge disappointment. Out it went. I'm more of a Tudor guy now, if I had to choose between the two.
What I'm getting from this (and correct me if I'm wrong) is that you want a new watch with an aluminum bezel.
I would say you should look at the 5-digit Rolex watches. They're far more elegant and have more character than a new Tudor.
I’d just tell new collectors now to find another brand. They’re so tacky now. Boring watches with a couple of case designs. There’s so much out there to explore and find your own path.
@@nkonig1 yes definitely
Why would you tell new collectors to find another brand? Doesn't that depend on what they're collecting? Would you tell a new collector of vintage Rolex watches they shouldn't bother?
I'm not a collector. I'd love to be, but I don't have the money for it. I own a single Rolex Sea-Dweller 116600, but I'd love to own a 14060M 2-line Submariner, a 16570 Polar Explorer II, a 16710 GMT-Master II Coke, a 16600 Comex Sea-Dweller, or a 5517 Milsub. And if I ever win the jackpot, I might.
Horses for courses I guess.
I think the hands look too small on that Explorer 2 compared to the newer ones.
Funny. I also don't like moden Rolex. Haven't since 2010 when the ceramic came out. I even spent a week in 2010 hunting down the last few five digit 16610 at all the AD's withing 200 miles of my home and ended up driving 150 miles to buy the last one. To this day it's the only sports model I own without drilled lugs and has the engraved rehaut which I really don't like and it gets little wrist time compared to my other pre owned 90's sports models. Just think about the generation of people who worked at Rolex in the 60's - 90's compared to the people that work there today.
Agreed bro. Love the 5 digits. Watched this vid wearing my 5 digit polar Explorer 2
عندي ساعه رولكس موديل 1967 ماكينه 5513
Well stated brother
عندي ساعه رولكس موديل 1967 ماكينه 5513
عندي ساعه روليكس موديل 1967 ماكينه 5513