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Old 18 April 2008, 12:40 AM   #1
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Is a Rolex always "worth" the price?

Who among us, of "modest" means, has ever wondered if it was worth it to wear a Rolex when one could trade that Rolex in and get a couple of other high-end watches for the same price and maybe even have money left over? I'm not talking about parting with the Rolex to free up money for family emergencies or real life issues. I've seen that done here frequently and believe it is always the right decision. I'm just wondering if anyone here has ever doubted whether a Rolex is worth the money when you could buy an Omega AND Breitling for the same cost. I have these thoughts sometimes. Hopefully by the end of the year my income will have increased to where these thoughts no longer enter my mind. I'm scared that if I were to ever do this it would be a mistake. There are other great watch brands out there, but only one Rolex and I'd hate to not have one in the collection. I'm scared the other brands wouldn't meet my expectations after having owned a Rolex. Thoughts?
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Old 18 April 2008, 12:48 AM   #2
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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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Old 18 April 2008, 12:53 AM   #3
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Old 18 April 2008, 07:48 AM   #4
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Old 11 September 2009, 03:48 PM   #5
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Yup, I'm with you.
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Old 18 April 2008, 01:15 AM   #7
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Old 18 April 2008, 01:27 AM   #9
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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.
Yeah, for working stiffs, Rolex is not a brand to be tossed around. I would not sell Rolex for another brand. We saved, and saved and saved for that submariner, SD, DJ....
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Old 18 April 2008, 01:29 AM   #10
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Thanks everyone for talking me down off the ledge. Your comments make sense.
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Old 11 October 2009, 10:08 PM   #11
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Yeah, for working stiffs, Rolex is not a brand to be tossed around. I would not sell Rolex for another brand. We saved, and saved and saved for that submariner, SD, DJ....
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I have had my GMT II Coke on layaway for nearly two months and will likely be a few more months before I can get it home. I will appreciate it that much more Im sure because of the waiting.
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Old 12 October 2009, 02:24 AM   #12
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Old 18 April 2008, 03:28 AM   #13
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Spot on!! I am in total agreement with this one!!
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Old 18 April 2008, 04:12 AM   #14
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Quality not quantity

I agree, quality not quantity. One Rolex trumps a stable of lesser watches that will never get any wrist time. I have many other watches that I wear from time to time, but none satisfies my like when I'm wearing my Rolex. I waited, worked, long and hard for this baby, and it was worth the wait! I think that's what it's all about. Knowing quality and working hard to get it. Good things in life never come easy.
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Old 19 April 2008, 03:48 PM   #17
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Old 11 October 2009, 09:37 PM   #18
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I really do not know if Rolex is worth the price. But the Sub sure make's me HAPPY!
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Old 18 April 2008, 03:30 AM   #19
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Old 18 April 2008, 03:44 AM   #20
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Yes, they can be pricey and you can buy other watches at less cost, but one other consideration:
I'm not advocating for flipping, but should you decide that you'd like a different Rolex model or maybe a nice watch in another line ( hang here and you see how often it happens) you'd discover your value better maintained with the Rolex than with two watches of lesser value.
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Old 18 April 2008, 05:38 AM   #22
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I totally agree

To me, nothing feels as good on my wrist as a Rolex. Personally, I DON'T WANT to wear another brand.
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Old 18 April 2008, 10:42 AM   #23
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same here and for me if you want something and you're going to buy it, why settle on the second best if you can have what you think is the BEST
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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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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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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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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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I'm with you on this one..

It was a stretch when I got my first Rolex.. I tried to wear others and keep that Sub nice and unspoiled in the box....but noting felt the same either physically or where it really counts...mentally.

Once you've had one on your wrist for a while the world around you is a different place..You feel like this is the right decision and an indicator of good things to come..

That was 4 decades ago, and I havn't been without one since...
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