With lockdown still seeming a long process, I thought a light discussion that everyone can participate in would be good, also making for easy reading.
With that in mind, my question is;
Which era of Rolex is your favourite?
I’m still an amateur in collecting, so just take these as my personal views, nothing more.
For me, it has to be
Years 2000>2003’ish
Post tritium>
Super-luminova
<Pre-ceramic
<No Rehaut markings.
Reasons?
I believe, to me, this is the sweet spot in the Rolex era as a daily wearing watch, with classic style oyster case, bracelet and no rehaut markings. Ideally with lug holes.
super-luminova which won’t patina (bad thing to some people) and the legible dial/glow.
Exending the years another 5-6 years to 2010’ish;
2000-2010 - they’re probably the most accessible and readily available to purchase and parts/servicing not commanding eye watering figures.
Obviously id lust for a vintage 5512 Sub or similar- but I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing that as a daily, so I feel I wouldn’t get the enjoyment out of something like that.
Again, some might scratch their heads at my reasons - so please feel free to correct me and enlighten me with your reasons.
G.
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