Reply With QuoteThis is my favourite Datejust photo:
image credit: uhrenbilder.blogspot.com
Although I didn't like them at first, I've slowly become an appreciator of the Cyclops, myself:
In fact, I'd say that it's one of my favourite Rolex design touches.
My first Rolex 1969. Had it about 20 years now and still looks fantastic. Anybody else love these classic oysters
This is my favourite Datejust photo:
image credit: uhrenbilder.blogspot.com
Although I didn't like them at first, I've slowly become an appreciator of the Cyclops, myself:
In fact, I'd say that it's one of my favourite Rolex design touches.
I am happy enough with the date,,,,its the bloomin Cyclop that gives me the heebie jeebies
Lots of love :D
It took some time to come to this realization, but I don't think there's a better choice for an everyday mechanical watch than the simple all-steel Rolex. After 45 years, that one does still look great; glad to hear you're continuing to enjoy it with two decades in!Originally Posted by Gav
Me too, the cyclops just does not appeal.
I certainly don't mind the cyclops and do prefer having the date:
and another.
I find it does more to obscure the date that make it any more legible (unless viewing flat on),
still i've yet to grown the balls to take a chisel to cyclops on any of my watches, cyclops-less Rolexes can look amazing.
I have always like the Cyclops and always related it to Rolex's before I started collecting!! If I'm just staring at my watch then I can understand the ND or at least no Cyclops but when it comes to a watch I use the Cyclops on my 16610 comes in handy all the time and I'm sure as age creeps up on me the magnification will become very handy!!
Cyclops all the way for me!!
Chris
Just wonder if this thread has immediately gone OT.
Think the OP was talking about the 34 mm Date model?
Apologies if talking sh1te.
Yes it has, yes he was and no you're not. There's one on SC right now btw... I like them a lot! Don't have one though.
I like them too but just a tad too small, I'm greedy and have 3 Datejusts.
Lol no you are spot on .... But once all the other beautiful Rolexes got posted it seemed churlish to mention it!
You are Gok Wan and I claim my £10.00
I love the date just, the plain bezel and simple batons just perfect.
I thought I'd get to see loads of pics of Dates - so far the only one is in the original post! More pics please ...
I'm a fan of the date. Simple plain bezel, batons etc. I've been looking for a vintage one for a while time without any luck. There just don't seem to be that many about compared to the hundreds of datejusts and air kings.
My fault; all I saw was "classic Oyster" and "date".
Yes, the specific Oyster Date model might not get as much attention as some others, but I suppose that's where the appeal lies.
I have a colleague who wears the silver-dial version of the OP's every day, and it always strikes me as being a great choice for an adult. It's an understated and high-quality watch that goes with everything, and it's rugged without being obvious about it. I like that.
MrsBox wears a 34mm date from, I think, the 1960s and it's a really classy piece. If they did them in 40mm I'd get one myself.
You jelly bruhYou are Gok Wan and I claim my £10.00
<sad face>
It would just look like another trendy watch if they made a bloated version (that would be a lot of dial if the proportions were retained), and therefore lose all of its considerable charm.
I like what Rolex has done with the all-brushed-steel 36 mm Oyster Perpetual, though. It's the closest thing they currently offer to these vintage classics now that the Air-King is gone, the Explorer has had pointless bulk added, and the proper 36 mm Datejust has extra polished bits.
Whatever happened to subtlety?
I am very tempted in to purchasing one of these.
I bought this lovely champagne dial 1981 15000 for my wife's 40th this year - it really is stunning and I'd be wearing it myself if it were bigger.
^^
That is lovely; it looks like it's been very well-looked after, indeed. That appears to be the original silver date wheel, too. Nice find!
A later version of your classic, bought March this year, my second I may add.My first Rolex 1969. Had it about 20 years now and still looks fantastic. Anybody else love these classic oysters
DSC_0736-1-RS by Dave in Wales, on Flickr
I like Rolex a bit, wish they weren't so much more expensive than other watches.
However, I'm not a day/date fan, and that cyclops would drive me nuts.
Luckily, they do make a no date Submariner, which I'd love to own, but they seem to go for at least $5k
For now I'll have to console myself with four vintage Omegas and a couple of Seikos.
I was never keen on the cyclops and often thought it was an unnecessary addition. However, having been fortunate enough to get a GMT2 it just wouldn't be the same without it!! It's not always the easiest to read but you soon get used to it.
That's a lovely watch BTW. Wonder what I'll be wearing in 20 years!!!
That kodiak black bear seems to be wearing a watch?!
I have owned a couple now.Both had the blue face.
Lovely watches,here's a 1550
Irregardless of your feelings towards Rolex, you have to give it to them, the Rolex Date (and Datejust) is just a super, super design. Even 40+ years on, it still looks so right.
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