Do you guys like the square dots on the edges of the dial?

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

I personally think Rolex have spoilt this otherwise good watch with the square dots. It appears to be a confused fusion between a modern and a more older conservative look. What do you all think of the new 39mm Oyster P?

 

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Jones in LA

·Dec 30, 2015·Not in LA anymore.

The dots themselves don't bother me. It's the colours of the dots that are currently offered which bother me.

 

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blubarb

·Dec 30, 2015·I might rise, but I refuse to shine.

I don't mind the square dots, but to be honest, I am not a fan of any Oyster P, so they could be triangles and it wouldn't worry me. I think I can appreciate that they are much loved by some, but I just don't know what it is about that case and dial, but it looks bland to me. Grand Seiko bland. Volvo bland. It could be because I'm not much into elegance and wouldn't know the difference between bland and elegance if it bit me on the arse.

 

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oddboy

·Dec 30, 2015

I'm not a big fan. TBH, I think it looks a bit cheap. Like a budget watch company trying to immitate Seiko.

Why is this in the Omega forum? Wouldn't the Rolex one be more appropriate?

 

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cicindela

·Dec 30, 2015·Steve @ ΩF

The color does not bother me but they look cheaply done.

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

Jones in LA

The dots themselves don't bother me. It's the colours of the dots that are currently offered which bother me.

Yes good point. The colours are off, something is wrong with that dial. Shame

 

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cicindela

·Dec 30, 2015·Steve @ ΩF

oddboy

I'm not a big fan. TBH, I think it looks a bit cheap. Like a budget watch company trying to immitate Seiko.

Why is this in the Omega forum? Wouldn't the Rolex one be more appropriate?

😉

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

cicindela

The color does not bother me but they look cheaply done.

It just not look right at all.

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

oddboy

I'm not a big fan. TBH, I think it looks a bit cheap. Like a budget watch company trying to immitate Seiko.

Why is this in the Omega forum? Wouldn't the Rolex one be more appropriate?

We talk about all watches on this forum. We have been discussing Rolex Daytona in another thread.

 

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RawArcher

·Dec 30, 2015

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It just not look right at all.

If you don't put that in ALL CAPS we are going to try to change your mind! 😁

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

RawArcher

If you don't put that in ALL CAPS we are going to try to change your mind! 😁

Ha ha

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

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We talk about all watches on this forum. We have been discussing Rolex Daytona in another thread.

Sorry just realised on the Rolex part of our website. Someone moved it THANK YOU.

 

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Ericoh

·Dec 30, 2015

I actually like the blue/green contrast. I will see myself out. 🤪

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

Ericoh

I actually like the blue/green contrast. I will see myself out. 🤪

Fair enough if you like them.

 

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alam

·Dec 30, 2015

Is the lead designer for this dial still employed by Rolex?

 

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PatrickJ

·Dec 30, 2015

alam

Is the lead designer for this dial still employed by Rolex?

Good question. Depends on the sales figures I suppose.

 

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Huus

·Dec 31, 2015

Blue and green should never together to be seen.
Regards.

 

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Huus

·Dec 31, 2015

But the rhodium grey with blue dots is a great combination.
Speedbird has done a nice write up about it in another thread. It is one good looking watch IMO.
Regards.

 

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abrod520

·Dec 31, 2015

I think it's a ridiculous cheapening of what could be a very elegant dial on a very elegant watch. Leave the sporty colors for the Milgauss.

Rolex it seems has moved their designs to something that would look good for only 2-3 years before appearing dated, which is a shame.

 

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jaymyms

·Dec 31, 2015

The rhodium/blue dots combination is amazing. Not a huge fan of this color combination, but I think it's good to have variety.

As for the watch, this OP is everything RIGHT about a modern release:
-39mm brushed case in an era of oversized bling
-$6,000 price
-no date
-multiple color choices

I fully agree with Hodinkee, that this is among the very best watches money can buy at this price.