Getting Past Rolex

[Uppersouth]

My philosophy is only buy what excites you. If that’s only Rolex right now, then stick with Rolex.

[mjr24]

I think I try to be smarter about my watch purchases now. This is just due to knowing that Rolexes are going to hold their value.

I love the Breitling Navitimer. It’s a classic and beautiful watch. Thus I’ll always have one no matter the resale because I’ll never sell it. As a result of that love, I ended up buying a Breitling Bentley. I wish I hadn’t done that because I realized I don’t love Breitlings besides the Navitimer and now I’ll never get anywhere near what I paid now that I’m selling the Bentley.

In other words, if you look at buying a non-Rolex, AP, Patek....you better really love it or else you will take a bath financially on it whereas you always have a fallback with a Rolex you don’t love (because someone else out there will love it and will pay you top dollar for it).

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by mjr24

In other words, if you look at buying a non-Rolex, AP, Patek....you better really love it or else you will take a bath financially on it whereas you always have a fallback with a Rolex you don’t love (because someone else out there will love it and will pay you top dollar for it).

If you want to be smarter, then you best abandon this line of thinking.

In summary.
It depends upon which Rolex reference you are trying to unload and the purchase price.
AAnd market conditions.

Good luck with your quest for your watch nirvana.

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

I am new to watch collecting, but feel I made a mistake. I traded in a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster on a Rolex Milgauss. My first ever Rolex. Now, all I can think about is collecting more Rolex watches and that the other brands don’t compare. I know there are nicer watches than a Rolex, but now I struggle with the desire to even own anything “less”. It’s like once you go there, it is hard to go back.

I’ve looked at adding a Tudor Black Bay Dark, a Panerai or different Omegas, but keep coming back to Rolex.

Any advice


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You did what you felt was right for you. No need for second guessing now that it's done.

I would never give up my Omega, but that's just what works for me. I'm not one who ever sells my watches, but I do understand why others would.

If Rolex is what ticks all the boxes for you, great! Narrowing down what'll be your next piece will be that much simpler (within reason, first world problems after all, lol). You'll find that asking for advice on this forum full of enablers can take you from one extreme to the next.

I'm a little intoxicated, I hope I made sense.

Originally Posted by Starhutch

The force is strong with you

[mk2jag]

I first collected a variety of brands and moved to only Rolex's. I have come to the conclusion after many years of collecting that there are more brands to enjoy then just Rolex and have diversified my collection again. Each brand has their own distinct charm and there is so much to choose from.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Etschell

Dont buy a gold rolex you will be in too deep.

There is always platinum

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Or Platinum

[KBM]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Your still new to Rolex. Honeymoon period.

Rolex is good but its not haute.

This. Rolex is probably my favorite brand, but I love references, not the brands.

[marcotagudelo]

Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

I am new to watch collecting, but feel I made a mistake. I traded in a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster on a Rolex Milgauss. My first ever Rolex. Now, all I can think about is collecting more Rolex watches and that the other brands don’t compare. I know there are nicer watches than a Rolex, but now I struggle with the desire to even own anything “less”. It’s like once you go there, it is hard to go back.

I’ve looked at adding a Tudor Black Bay Dark, a Panerai or different Omegas, but keep coming back to Rolex.

Any advice


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Stick with SS... once you get to PM then SS wont do it for you either...trust me i know first hand.

[marcotagudelo]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Your still new to Rolex. Honeymoon period.

Rolex is good but its not haute.

its not haute buts its like a lexus

TOP NOTCH QUALITY,ROBUST and they dont go to the shop very much

[R G]

Go Patek. You’ll soon forget Rolex.

[brandon13]

It's like an addiction....Seriously is.....My Story:

First Passion for me was Omegas ($2-3K Range), Then I "Discovered" Rolex and Panerai right about the same time ($6-$16K Range)...love them both...Then after some time the curse came upon me again and I itched for AP Royal Oak Offshores ($20-$30K).....Now the little voice inside my head wants the AP 41GOLD ($56K)....FML....I need to stop.

New Thread Category Please: Watch Lovers Anonymous.

[Phrank]

I hear you, I was always a one watch guy - then I bought a Rolex.

Literally one year ago, after decades of waiting, finally strapped the SS Daytona on my wrist and figured that was it, Grail achieved.

Then I saw the Rolex Submariner 16613lb (The Bluesy), well, how could I own a Rolex without owning a Submariner I steadfastly explained to my wife, I mean really!! So that one showed up.

Then, well, how can one possibly exist without a nice dress watch, and of course, in the way the Submariner is iconic, is not the Day-Date!?!

Suddenly the Day-Date appeared on my wrist, and like Alice, further down the Rabbit Hole I descended...don't worry about it, there's lots of us here....

[marcotagudelo]

Originally Posted by brandon13

It's like an addiction....Seriously is.....My Story:

First Passion for me was Omegas ($2-3K Range), Then I "Discovered" Rolex and Panerai right about the same time ($6-$16K Range)...love them both...Then after some time the curse came upon me again and I itched for AP Royal Oak Offshores ($20-$30K).....Now the little voice inside my head wants the AP 41GOLD ($56K)....FML....I need to stop.

New Thread Category Please: Watch Lovers Anonymous.

I feel you
In my case its an annual itch be it straight up or with trade

[TickTockChuck]

Originally Posted by mk2jag

I first collected a variety of brands and moved to only Rolex's. I have come to the conclusion after many years of collecting that there are more brands to enjoy then just Rolex and have diversified my collection again. Each brand has their own distinct charm and there is so much to choose from.

Indeed, it's easy to get tunnel vision with Rolex due to their slick marketing, but I look at the current shortage as a bit of a blessing allowing the appreciation of other brands. It's hard to beat the value retention of a Rolex, but the hobby should be about enjoyment and one shouldn't be limited to one brand. My 2 cents. Cheersl

[watchwatcher]

I guess my comment would be to try to focus on enjoying what you have first and then letting subsequent watches come to you more naturally.

As others have said, there are a lot of good watches out there. When you figure out what it is you would like to have in your next watch, then take off the blinders and look at ALL the candidates. Good luck,

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

I am new to watch collecting, but feel I made a mistake. I traded in a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster on a Rolex Milgauss. My first ever Rolex. Now, all I can think about is collecting more Rolex watches and that the other brands don’t compare. I know there are nicer watches than a Rolex, but now I struggle with the desire to even own anything “less”. It’s like once you go there, it is hard to go back.

I’ve looked at adding a Tudor Black Bay Dark, a Panerai or different Omegas, but keep coming back to Rolex.

Any advice


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Oh no. I loved the hulk but a super ocean and a Seamaster?

[GP13]

Good luck!

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Uppersouth

My philosophy is only buy what excites you. If that’s only Rolex right now, then stick with Rolex.

Agreed. The heart likes what the heart likes.

I would strongly advise against buying other brands just for the sake of having diversity.

[ras47]

Wanna break your Rolex addiction? Get a Patek Phillipe.

[blufinz52]

Great 1st Rolex with the Milly. Now you're hooked.

[yugxelor]

Rolex is definitely an addicting brand that offers enough models, styles, and variations to keep even the most avid watch collector at bay. That being said, I am dying to branch from the Rolex brand. I would love to have a couple of Omegas (an Alaska Project and vintage speedster), as well as a JLC Reverso among a long list of other watches. My recommendation would be to look past the name and look at what each brand does best. Collect for the heritage and history and effort that other brands have behind their watches.

Cheers

[Dudman]

Welcome to the Rolex addiction
Now repeat after the therapist

“My name Is ———— and it’s been 30 days since my last rolex purchase.”

It’s a great hobby

[Boaters]

You got bit by the Rolex bug the more you scratch it the more it itches all I can say is Happy Hunting ..

[007_Omega]

I'm the same way now. I'm not in the market for AP, Patek, or Lange as they are way out of price range atm. I don't have the desire to own "lesser" watches as once you go Rolex you expect a certain standard.

I'd consider a Tudor BB58 Pepsi and maybe a Breitling Navitimer. Still, when push comes to shove I always look at Rolex these days.

Doesn't hurt that they are easy to move and your money is generally safe should you have to sell.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by BespokebyBMO

I am new to watch collecting, but feel I made a mistake. I traded in a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster on a Rolex Milgauss. My first ever Rolex. Now, all I can think about is collecting more Rolex watches and that the other brands don’t coimpare. I know there are nicer watches than a Rolex, but now I struggle with the desire to even own anything “less”. It’s like once you go there, it is hard to go back.

I’ve looked at adding a Tudor Black Bay Dark, a Panerai or different Omegas, but keep coming back to Rolex.

Any advice


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Can’t really help you.
I’m a Rolex Fan and Man .
No turning back now unfortunately.

[BespokebyBMO]

Originally Posted by ras47

Wanna break your Rolex addiction? Get a Patek Phillipe.

Yeah...trying to go the other way, not the more expensive route


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[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by R G

Go Patek. You’ll soon forget Rolex.

Not so sure about that ...

[igomez70]

" but feel I made a mistake. I traded in a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster on a Rolex Milgauss."

It was a mistake, trading two fine watches for IMO one of the ugliest Rolex ever made. And yes, I have a good friend that has one and I tried it on.

[igomez70]

Originally Posted by 007_Omega

I'm the same way now. I'm not in the market for AP, Patek, or Lange as they are way out of price range atm. I don't have the desire to own "lesser" watches as once you go Rolex you expect a certain standard.

I'd consider a Tudor BB58 Pepsi and maybe a Breitling Navitimer. Still, when push comes to shove I always look at Rolex these days.

Doesn't hurt that they are easy to move and your money is generally safe should you have to sell.

I understand that, I have Rolex, Omega, PP, Breitling, JLC and Panerai among others but personally I enjoy my "lesser" watches a lot, including Casio for example. Lately I'm enjoying my 38mm Dan Henry a lot, and that was only $250.

I would love to have a Lange though.. I occasionally go to the local store in Miami to try them on but they are way out of my price range unfortunately