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Old 12 January 2010, 02:33 PM   #121
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While the Rolex is certainly expensive, other quality watches have gone up in price. Even Tag has watches in the 5-6,000 range. The key factor is Rolex quality- there really is a difference. I find accuracy, legibility, comfort, balance, and style superior to any other watch I own. I was just looking at a 5,000 IWC and was not impressed with the weight and feel. Plus, there was no micro-adjustment available on the bracelet.
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Old 12 January 2010, 02:53 PM   #122
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Very interesting read. I just want to say that I had not heard much about Rolex until recently. So when I needed a watch I was in the mindset that I want to buy what suits my lifestyle (classy tech), looks good on me and lastly was a good brand. I didn't have any childhood fantasies of buying a Rolex or had to prove to anyone that I own a Rolex. Most people around me don't even know what a Rolex costs or if it is any different than a Seiko.

After my watch search, the only watch that really looked good on me was the Rolex Sub. It just fit beautifully and looked elegant and classy without being too flashy. And I didnt need to worry about build quality or problems with Rolex. Even the other Rolexes didnt suit me as good as the Sub. But when I found out the price, I was shocked! It took me time some time to think about it. But I just knew it that any other watch would not look as good and make me happy.

Now I am a happy owner of a Sub and hope to enjoy it for a long time without any regrets. The worst feeling is buying something and then always regretting that you should have gotten the better one. Thankfully, I wont have to live with that! I think it is totally worth it!
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Old 12 January 2010, 02:58 PM   #123
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I tried the whole quantity over quality thing and it DOES NOT work for me.

As long as it's not too out of reach, they are worth it to me.
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Old 12 January 2010, 03:14 PM   #124
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If your mind is set on a Rolex, nothing else will do and it's worth it.
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Old 12 January 2010, 03:15 PM   #125
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If your mind is set on a Rolex, nothing else will do and it's worth it.
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Old 12 January 2010, 03:38 PM   #126
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All depends on your priorities. For me, it is the biggest luxury I have. I rent modest accommodation, I don't have - nor want - a vehicle, don't make a lot of money, and some of the money for my watches comes out of my pension fund. Some say that I should keep the whole fund till I retire, but I like my work, so that may never happen.
I don't know what put me off getting a Rolex for so long. Until a few months ago, I knew very little about them. When the Milgauss came out in 2007, that did intrigue me, though. Now I own one. I have had numerous Breitlings, and have four Omegas. I still crave the Rolex when I am wearing the others. There is just something about the feel, the texture, the build quality, and the total luxurious feeling that you have to try for yourself to see. Not to mention the mechanical innovations in the watch. The price of many of the models is about the same - and sometimes less - than other brands like Breitling and Omega charge for their new inhouse movements. Remember, all of Rolex movements are inhouse.
Value for a classic and quality watch that refuses to be trendy.
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Old 12 January 2010, 04:32 PM   #127
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Old 12 January 2010, 10:21 PM   #128
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About 5 years ago I too debated the value of the Rolex, and sold a 16610 Sub to fund the purchase of a few Omega watches. Well, I ended up selling all the Omegas and getting back the 16610. Now I have three Rollies in the stable. I have never purchased a Rolex new, and have always done very well on purchase price and resale. IMO buying new doesn't make sense unless money is falling out of your pockets.

I guess for me the pre-owned Rolex is where the value is. I paid $3500 for a LNIB Sub Date back in 2005 and could probably sell it for $3500 today. If I had bought new, well we all know how that story goes.
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Old 13 January 2010, 12:01 AM   #129
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Old 13 January 2010, 12:03 AM   #130
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Old 13 January 2010, 12:14 AM   #131
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I would rather have one or two very nice things than a bunch of lesser quality stuff. I am more of a quality vs. quantity kind of guy.
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I would rather have one or two Rolex watches than 30 or 100 lesser quality watches.

I apply this to all I do in life. I would rather pay more up front for a better item, be it a television, or a firearm and have the best there is and enjoy it. I have never regretted buying the very best of anything that I could afford in my life.
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Old 13 January 2010, 04:46 AM   #132
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I would rather have one or two Rolex watches than 30 or 100 lesser quality watches.

I apply this to all I do in life. I would rather pay more up front for a better item, be it a television, or a firearm and have the best there is and enjoy it. I have never regretted buying the very best of anything that I could afford in my life.
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Old 13 January 2010, 06:04 AM   #133
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I would rather have one or two Rolex watches than 30 or 100 lesser quality watches.

I apply this to all I do in life. I would rather pay more up front for a better item, be it a television, or a firearm and have the best there is and enjoy it. I have never regretted buying the very best of anything that I could afford in my life.
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Old 13 January 2010, 06:11 AM   #134
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I would rather have one or two Rolex watches than 30 or 100 lesser quality watches.

I apply this to all I do in life. I would rather pay more up front for a better item, be it a television, or a firearm and have the best there is and enjoy it. I have never regretted buying the very best of anything that I could afford in my life.
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Old 13 January 2010, 06:29 AM   #135
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its worth the price if you can afford it. if you have to get yourself into debt by getting a loan or on credit...then no.
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Old 13 January 2010, 03:53 PM   #136
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After reading this thread I am quite amused.

Of course it is all what is worth to YOU.

However, I keep seeing people saying "quality over quantity" in regards to why Rolex is superior, to aformentioned brands such as Omega and Breitling.


Have these members actually read the quality specifications for the original Omega Speedmaster?

Here is some of NASA's criteria to refresh some of the forum members' memories to eliminate some of the ignorance in this thread.

1. Vacuum testing
The chronograph shall be subjected to a vacuum of 1x10^-6 Torr or better for a total of 72 hours. During the first 10 hours of testing the temperature of the items shall be increased to 160 (+/-10) degrees F. The temperature shall then be returned to 78 (+/-10) degrees F for the remainder of the test.

2. Oxygen Atmosphere/Temperature Test
The test items shall be placed in atmosphere of 95 +/-5 percent oxygen at a pressure of 5+/-0.1 psia and a temperature of 155 +/-5 degrees F for 72 hours. Gas samples extracted from the chamber area shall be analyzed for organic and CO content per test number 6 of D-NA-0002.

3. Low Temperature
The test items shall be lowered to 0 +/- 5 degrees F. This temperature shall be maintained for 10 +/-0.5 hours. The test items shall be allowed to return to ambient before functional testing.

4. Acceleration
The test items shall be subjected to 20's +/- 2 g's in each direction of the three (3) perpendicular axes.

5. Random Vibration
The test items shall be installed in a fixture and submitted to 7.8 g's RMS for 5 +/-0.1 minutes, as defined in figure 2 in each of 3 axes. The test fixture with the test items shall then be submitted to 3.2 g's for 12 +/-0.1 minutes as defined in figure 1, in each of the 3 axes [Eds. Note: Figures not provided].

6. EMI Test
The test items shall be subjected to all applicable requirements of Mil-STD-461A, if an electromechanical movement is employed.

7. Humidity Testing
The test items shall be submitted to a humidity test per MIL-STD-810B, Method 507, Procedure I, except minimum temperature shall be 68 deg F and maximum temperature shall be 120 deg F.


Rolex's submission to NASA failed btw.

And if quality and desiring "the best" was TRULEY their motive, not the brand name and marketing, than these members would be saving for a Jaeger.
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Old 13 January 2010, 04:10 PM   #137
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Although I wouldn't dispute that Rolex is worth every penny, I agree with the last poster where you shouldn't consider Breitling and Omega less quality brands. Not to mention others like IWC, Patek, AP, Hublot, etc
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Old 13 January 2010, 04:20 PM   #138
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I have a friend who for the past 25 years repairs watches and clocks, and is employed by the Rolex AD in the city he lives in. He has told me that in his view, Rolex is definitely worth the price if you look purely at the intellectual capital that has been invested in the quality of the case and robustness of the movement.
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Old 13 January 2010, 04:22 PM   #139
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When you buy a Rolex you pay for prestige, it is a status symbol. They are well made watches but you are not buying a watch you are buying a Rolex, well worth it to me.
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Old 14 January 2010, 07:41 AM   #140
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I guess it's "worth it" if the individual owner thinks it is. I think my 16610 that I purchased new in 1997 is worth the money I spent on it (it will go to my son very soon). I also think the Speedmaster Pro I just purchased 2 weeks ago is worth the money I spent on it. Having said that, I do think I got more for my money with the Speedmaster.
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Old 14 January 2010, 08:57 AM   #141
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Your spot on. 7k is far too much for these stainless steel.
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Old 14 January 2010, 11:00 AM   #142
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For me, buying Rolex is just like buying Ferrari. I buy for the brand and quality.
Some much cheaper car like Nissan GTR can be faster than Ferrari. But, still, it is a Ferrari.
If there are Nissan GTR and Ferrari park together on a carpark, I am quiet sure people will
pay more attention to Ferrari rather than GTR, unless they are cars modificator.
This also applied to Rolex IMO
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Old 14 January 2010, 02:17 PM   #143
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Like others, I started with Omega's, Tags, Seiko's, etc, but was never satisfied until I started buying Rolex. I now wish I never wasted my money on anything but. However, I also think having other luxury watches prior to owning a Rolex, helps somoene appreciate them even more.
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