Rolex

[CapriD]

Rolex..


What does it represent....to you? As in what do you think or why do you own one? Just wondering.

IE: To me it says your made it and doing well. For others it might be the quality or the style...Just a general question really.

[barney123]

CapriD said:

Rolex..


What does it represent....to you? As in what do you think or why do you own one? Just wondering.

IE: To me it says your made it and doing well. For others it might be the quality or the style...Just a general question really.

I have always liked nice watches - used to have a Tag. Had the tag on and was walking past a Rolex dealer, and decided to try on a Daytona - was like a brick on your arm compared to the Tag - decided to buy it as the dealer was offering interest free credit.

Most people would not know how much it cost - not bothered really - only people who do are usually the ones who have one already ! [this happened 2 weeks ago ].

I know people who have fakes, but that's even worse than not having a watch at all.

[PooPoo]

I do love my submariner (black & steel) that i bought in 2007. It is well built and used as a daily wear and when i tried it on i was suprised to find how understated it actually was. Although expensive (£2600?) or somewhere near, in the scheme of nice watches it isnt that much money. (compared to Franck Muller, IWC, Panerai) but i am currently saving for an IWC big pilot! Now that is alot of money for a time teller!

Some people believe Omega actually has the better movements and that Rolex are for people with more money then sense. Of course i disagree but Rolex do spend a hell of a lot on advertising compared to their rivals. Omega do have better clasps!

P.S i dont believe 'ive made it' but watches are a passion of mine and im not rich working as a police officer!

Regards, PP

Edited by PooPoo on Monday 15th September 13:38

[verminator]

Rolex are a great watch but seem to be a victim of their own success. To many copies around and to me they seem a bit to blingy and a bit second hand car dealer. So when it came time to choose i chose an Omega constellation. Very classy.

[okgo]

I don't think that having a Rolex can be classed as made it.

I could have bought a Sub and I most defiantly have not made it

But I think they are a classic watch, but most people seem to think they are the most prestigious on earth and when you wear one it must be a fake because REAL ones cost the earth. This is simply not true.

Part of the reason I also bought an Omega.

[verminator]

Rolex are a great watch but seem to be a victim of their own success. To many copies around and to me they seem a bit to blingy and a bit second hand car dealer. So when it came time to choose i chose an Omega constellation. Very classy.

[Asterix]

I picked out a Sea Dweller (engagement gift) after looking at a range of divers watches. The budget wasn't so much an issue but for me it was the feel, look and robustness of the thing.

I looked at everything from Seikos to Blancpains (was sorely tempted with the fifty fathoms) and the Rolex was the winner. Purely on the above - it feels absolutely bulletproof, is a simple design and will probably outlast me!

Had nothing to do with it being a Rolex, just happened to be the one that sang to me.

I've done more research into it since I've owned it and it is a watch with a serious history that backs up my initial feelings. Had it six months now and it still looks like new (and it has been bashed a bit) and I have to say that it is the favourite out of my small collection.

On a more sentimental note - I hope its strength and longevity is a testament to my future marriage .

[Hedgeman]

I think it's hard to generalize - Rolex appeals to a wide range of people, from die-hard watch enthusiasts through to people who know zip about watches but want something recognisably expensive and bling.

I've just bought a Submariner non-date as a treat for myself, and as a birthday year watch as a future gift for a recently born son. What appealed to me about the sub (non-date only, hate the cyclops date window) was the heritage and timeless understated looks that will hopefully still look fresh in 30 years time.

Gary.

[CapriD]

Cheers for the response. Its been an interesting read. Its nice to hear people thinking different about it too which was what I was hoping.

[NJH]

What it means to me is actually about the cheapest high end mechanical watch you can buy with an in-house movement, but also backed up by a large AD network and support.

Looking at classic dive watches like the submariner and sea-dweller the closest similar thing I can think of is the Seiko MM300 (Japan only and if it goes wrong you have to send back to Japan) or a secondhand Zenith rainbow elite. The Rolex models have significant advantages over both but I would like all of them.

You see the problem with the others is that pretty much all of the brands one can think of these days use modified ETA movements. You have to spend some very serious money to get a tool/divers watch with an in-house movement or buy a Seiko or a Rolex.

Doesn't mean though that I will be buying a Rolex any time soon. My grail is an IWC ocean 2000 so after finding one of those the piggy bank will take some time to replenish.