fatboyharris
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It is of it's time!
I don't quite follow some of the vintage community bemoaning of this modern iteration of the red sea dweller............its akin to comparing a 60's Ferrari with today's models. They may share the same heritage and blood line even come in the same colour but they are not always directly comparable .Each in its own way reflects and encapsulates the technology of the time it was manufactured to meet the market needs.
As a earlier posting commented there are quite a few modern quite high volume classics and I'm sure this will in time become a very desirable and sort after watch once the release premium settles down.
I've been buying new Rolex for well over 30 years now and whilst I enjoy vintage Rolex some of the dials are just fantastic, I find the wearing experience does not always live up to the expectation when compared to a modern Rolex. Having gone thru many 60/70's submariners, cosmographs, Day-Dates, explorers my earliest piece is now my Floating Cosmograph 16523 Daytona which embodies my first feeling and build quality of wearing a new Rolex back in the 80's, strange but I'm more at ease with it and being bimetal and my other preference is gold which formed the basis of my new watch purchases over the years...............just struggle with the steel vintage watches . I suppose we all have a period/time in our lives which condition us going forward.................they used to say that brand loyalty was pretty much fixed by your early 30's hence why car manufacturers among others try to cater for the younger generation to 'tie' them in to the brand.
Enjoy the watch I hope you are happy with it, I have one on order, it will come in its own good time.
regards
John
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The most important thing is you love it.
Ad the end of the day it's the wearer's own satisfaction that counts the most.
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Thank you Abel for your thoughtful comments
I pretty much agree with you. It would have been deadly at 40mm and no cyclops, but I'm a glass half full kind of guy. This way, because of the controversy, it was not difficult to purchase at the AD and I still have the opportunity once I've done my rese...
My pleasure emcquillan! The Vintage game is a minefield we have to cross with much care and research...
... so buying a brand new SD gives a lot of peace of mind and a modern watch which can be subjected to a much more hard use than what a vintage can support. If you intend to use yours for diving or just to swim in sea or pool, a modern watch is the way to...
Good points Abel
But you have to give a newbie also the chance to become a classic ... Best Moritz
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... and their goal is to sell as many watches they can put in the market and at their best prices. So... we collectors and lovers of vintage and classic models who also buy modern watches from time to time, are a very small portion of the market they aim ...
Still : there are some modern Rolex that are on theire way to get more and more collectible
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Hello dear Mooritz: I agree with your points. It is difficult to say if and which of present production of Rolex models will ...
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My Big Pleasure Moritz! I´m delighted to read your view as well as those of our fellow colleagues and share mine. This is part...
... of the enjoyment of participating in this great Forum! Hagwe my friend! Abel
I wish you happiness on the wrist
SD43 is a controversial watch to be sure, but in a vaccuum it is a magnificent beast. Kindest regards,
It isa keeper for sure
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I love the philosophy of
Throwing collectibility aside and trusting your own instincts and keep what you love. How can you lose if it's just for your own and family's pleasure. That said I am human and would be lying if some of my watches were not purchased due to love and collec...
I love the philosophy of
Throwing collectibility aside and trusting your own instincts and keep what you love. How can you lose if it's just for your own and family's pleasure. That said I am human and would be lying if some of my watches were not purchased due to love and collec...
I completely agree with your point emcquillan!! Satisfaction and enjoyment of the piece you personaly like is a paramount aim for a new purchase...
... and it is what I personally look for with every new piece I add to my collection. I will never think if others will or will not approve my purchases nor follow a new trend or think about collectivity or making a future profit. If I like it and it haun...
Thank you Abel
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... and being the collecting journey a long long trip, our tastes change and evolve as we learn, read and talk about our passion. The important thing is to learn about our own tastes and obtain the most enjoyment and fun from our hobby. All the best! Abel...
Aaaah: sense AND sensibility, the classic combination! :-)
And: it is not wrong, but good indeed, if the emphasis is always on sensibility.
It is of it's time!
I don't quite follow some of the vintage community bemoaning of this modern iteration of the red sea dweller............its akin to comparing a 60's Ferrari with today's models. They may share the same heritage and blood line even come in the same colour ...
Thanks John
I agree with both the vintage enthusiasts and your experiences. Speaking about cars I was at an auto museum late last year (sorry no pictures were allowed) and two Ferrari's from the 1960's, a DB5 and Zegato stuck out by far. I understand the charm of a c...
