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Mr. K · 15 February 2006, 11:55 PM

Over the weekend, I was able to visit Kyoto and Osaka. Could browse a few watch shops and dept stores. Great eye candy. They had AP, JLC, VC, PP, Cartier, Omega, UN, Breguet, Blancpain, GP, and FM. Great stuff to look at.

But as I was browsing, one thought kept coming to mind. If I were going to spend that much money, I'd rather get a Rolex. Now I know that many of those other brands may be considered better watches, but I know Rolex and am comfortable with them. Perhaps I spend too much time lurking around Rolex forums and it has brainwashed me. But Rolex is familiar in a comfortable type of way.

To be honest, the practical side of me also likes the fact that Rolex can hold its own on the resale market too.

I looked at the Cartier Roadster and the Santos, but just thought, if given the choice, I'd strap on a Datejust instead.

The phrase, "nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there." comes to mind. In much the same way, those other watches sure were fun to look at, some of them were beautiful, but in the end, I'm happy to wear a Rolex.

Although there are no plans to buy another Rolex in the near future, my window shopping might change that.

PRH · 16 February 2006, 12:21 AM

Mr K wrote

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To be honest, the practical side of me also likes the fact that Rolex can hold its own on the resale market too.

Totally agree, now on my 3rd and 4th Rolex and when I upgraded, each time never made a loss on the the resale

I spend too much time window shopping at watches but still love the Rolex shop

just wish I could afford my dream watch, the DD in platinum,

without "she who must be obeyed" stringing me up by the parts that would make my eyes water

Rockrolex · 16 February 2006, 12:33 AM

I agree with you, Mark. There is just something about Rolex that keeps drawing you back to them. I don't much care about resale value, because I buy mine to keep. I couldn't get rid of any of my Rolexes (nor, frankly, any of my other watches). But the Rolex just feels comfortable on the wrist, like the proverbial old shoe.

Vive la Rolex.

dman · 16 February 2006, 12:36 AM

Great post Mark, with some really good thoughts put into it. Makes perfect sense to me why you like the brand so much.

I, on the other hand, really don't feel that way at all towards it.

Just a personal feeling. I love my YM, but partially why I do is because I never see them around here.

16 February 2006, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Great post Mark, with some really good thoughts put into it. Makes perfect sense to me why you like the brand so much.

I, on the other hand, really don't feel that way at all towards it.

Just a personal feeling. I love my YM, but partially why I do is because I never see them around here.

I agree Daren.....if anything when I go look at watches, I think "Why would I spend so much on a Rolex when I could get something else for that kind of money?"

LOL - that's the great part about this hobby - choices for all kinds of different tastes.

16 February 2006, 01:46 AM

As much as I love my ExpII, I dont think another Rolex is in my future, unless I win the lottery (at which point I would get a YM).

But like Al, I look at the price tag and figure I could get something more interesting, more stealthy and more WIS-like for the same $$ or less.

Great watches, but not the end all and be all for me.

JJ Irani · 16 February 2006, 03:24 AM

Great post, Mark...you're my kinda guy!!!

mailman · 16 February 2006, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

As much as I love my ExpII, I dont think another Rolex is in my future, unless I win the lottery (at which point I would get a YM).
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Exactly the same thing here Johnny

Rolesium, to be exact

mineral · 16 February 2006, 11:08 AM

Should get more Rolexs!

Mr. K · 16 February 2006, 09:48 PM

I guess for me it feels like a good fit. I guess Rolex was always my first true watch love. But the prices are getting up there and I like to buy BNIB, so I too would like to win the lotto.

16 February 2006, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Exactly the same thing here Johnny

Rolesium, to be exact

Paulie, you're a man of taste and style. If I win, I'll see if I can get a deal on two rolesiums.

mailman · 17 February 2006, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Paulie, you're a man of taste and style. If I win, I'll see if I can get a deal on two rolesiums.

Same here pal

With the powerball up to $345M tomorrow, I'm going to buy a few more tickets than normal.

BTW, I have a great AD who would welcome us with open arms if we were to but two of those

JJ Irani · 17 February 2006, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Same here pal

With the powerball up to $345M tomorrow, I'm going to buy a few more tickets than normal.

BTW, I have a great AD who would welcome us with open arms if we were to but two of those

Betcha that AD has a lot of cleavage!!

mailman · 17 February 2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Betcha that AD has a lot of cleavage!!

Unfortunatly no

They just likes to take care of their customers. No matter if they're buying a Rolex, gold, or gemstones, they're a class act

17 February 2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Same here pal

With the powerball up to $345M tomorrow, I'm going to buy a few more tickets than normal.

BTW, I have a great AD who would welcome us with open arms if we were to but two of those

It's a deal!

jhnnyjr100 · 23 September 2006, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

Over the weekend, I was able to visit Kyoto and Osaka. Could browse a few watch shops and dept stores. Great eye candy. They had AP, JLC, VC, PP, Cartier, Omega, UN, Breguet, Blancpain, GP, and FM. Great stuff to look at.

But as I was browsing, one thought kept coming to mind. If I were going to spend that much money, I'd rather get a Rolex. Now I know that many of those other brands may be considered better watches, but I know Rolex and am comfortable with them. Perhaps I spend too much time lurking around Rolex forums and it has brainwashed me. But Rolex is familiar in a comfortable type of way.

To be honest, the practical side of me also likes the fact that Rolex can hold its own on the resale market too.

I looked at the Cartier Roadster and the Santos, but just thought, if given the choice, I'd strap on a Datejust instead.

The phrase, "nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there." comes to mind. In much the same way, those other watches sure were fun to look at, some of them were beautiful, but in the end, I'm happy to wear a Rolex.

Although there are no plans to buy another Rolex in the near future, my window shopping might change that.

Hey Guys (& gals?) WHICH of those brands may be considered better?

Prince · 23 September 2006, 10:03 PM

Great post, Mark. I'm in full agreement about Rolex watches. I have other watches that I like a lot, but the Rolex I own are at the top of the heap!

mike · 23 September 2006, 10:45 PM

Great post Mark.

I have used and appreciated the Rolex brand my whole life. For me Rolex has been a mainstay and a product I have always had confidence in.
Certainly I have and have used other makes and appreciate the quality and history these brands bring to the table, but for me Rolex has always been the "go to" piece.
I must admitt my love of the brand extends more to the vintage models as these were the "tool watches" I grew up with.

I must say I make a distinction between Rolex the brand and Rolex USA the company however.

amanda · 23 September 2006, 11:08 PM

I originally wanted an Omega, a Speedmaster Automatic Chrono but somehow I fell onto the Rolex forums, then bought the Tudor Mini-Sub AND that led me to really look at Rolexs. There's just something magical about them... could be the oyster bracelet and the way they make the dial 'sing' or those magnificent hands on the Sub or GMT.....

Yeh there's something pretty amazing alright.

I love the JLC Master Compressor Chrono too, the womens model is to die for but give me a mans model Roller any day thanks!

Prince · 23 September 2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

...but give me a mans model Roller any day thanks!

Amanda, I think you just made JJ's day!!!

padi56 · 23 September 2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Great post Mark.

I must say I make a distinction between Rolex the brand and Rolex USA the company however.

Now that Mike I can fully appreciate how you feel,just dont know how Rolex USA gets away with,or perhaps they are God after all.

amanda · 23 September 2006, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Amanda, I think you just made JJ's day!!!

hmmmm uh oh - I really need to proof read my posts, leaving myself vulnerable to having my posts twisted all over the place....

then again, you lot can hijack any thread so it probably doesn't matter...

I'll just continue to only partly read anything that follows after this thread....

Prince · 23 September 2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda

hmmmm uh oh - I really need to proof read my posts, leaving myself vulnerable to having my posts twisted all over the place....

then again, you lot can hijack any thread so it probably doesn't matter...

It doesn't matter what you post, Amanda - one of us will probably twist it into pretzel logic anyway. All in good fun, of course!

And as for hijacking threads... We are all masters at the game!

24 September 2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jhnnyjr100

Hey Guys (& gals?) WHICH of those brands may be considered better?

These kinds of comparisons are not really practical, because each watch house tends to have their own strengths. What is "best" or "better" is personal opinion. If you want mine, I would all say of the above with the exception of Omega, Cartier, and FM.

haakon59 · 24 September 2006, 01:47 AM

When choosing watches for my collection, I often look at what I currently have first and then basically ask the question: what should I add that would fill a void or need? Right now I am focused on value, longevity, and maintenance costs. So what am I looking to add? Rolex and Omega are top of my list for my next purchases. One great thing you can say about Rolex which is not true of most elite brands is that their servicing costs are very reasonable (normally in the $400.00 range at this point) and they get your watch back to you in a reasonable amount of time, which is definitely not true of most elite brands which might take 6 months to service your watch (albeit they have the reasonable excuse that their watches might be much more complicated, etc.). This makes Rolex, for me anyway, a highly practical buy, even if you are giving up the exclusivity of other more expensive brands. Every brand has it's place and I love many of the ones listed above, but with that being said, I like Rolex for it's value, longevity, and lower maintenance costs.

Goodwatch · 24 September 2006, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jhnnyjr100

Hey Guys (& gals?) WHICH of those brands may be considered better?

It al depends on your definition of what is better (or best). All too often we tend to compare watches on the wrong merits. Much of it is guided by personal choice. Rolex calibers are relatively simple in construction compared to some of the intricate, hand finished and assembled offerings from IWC, Glashütte or Blancpain. But if both types of movements perform within the same (COSC) specs and perform accurate and consistent, who is to say an IWC movement is better than a Rolex’s and vice versa. In an infamous article on the Explorer, an amateur watchmaker made absolute mince meat of that watch but still had to conclude that it’s movement, however crude and ill finished, was one of the sturdiest and accurate he had ever come across. So what is best?

But if you want to deal with it from a pure horological point of view, giving high marks for craftsmanship, innovation, decoration and finish and leave other aspects out of the equation, other brands might be better.

To me the 16610 for example, is the best sports watch in it’s category, being prestigious, accurate and iconic. But a Citizen Aqualand Pro dive watch is as least as good for what they both are intended to be, if not better because of additional functionality.

C.J. · 24 September 2006, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

It al depends on your definition of what is better (or best). All too often we tend to compare watches on the wrong merits. Much of it is guided by personal choice. Rolex calibers are relatively simple in construction compared to some of the intricate, hand finished and assembled offerings from IWC, Glashütte or Blancpain. But if both types of movements perform within the same (COSC) specs and perform accurate and consistent, who is to say an IWC movement is better than a Rolex’s and vice versa. In an infamous article on the Explorer, an amateur watchmaker made absolute mince meat of that watch but still had to conclude that it’s movement, however crude and ill finished, was one of the sturdiest and accurate he had ever come across. So what is best?

But if you want to deal with it from a pure horological point of view, giving high marks for craftsmanship, innovation, decoration and finish and leave other aspects out of the equation, other brands might be better.

To me the 16610 for example, is the best sports watch in it’s category, being prestigious, accurate and iconic. But a Citizen Aqualand Pro dive watch is as least as good for what they both are intended to be, if not better because of additional functionality.

Very, very well said............................for a tosser

JJ Irani · 24 September 2006, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Very, very well said............................for a tosser

Correction: A wannabe tosser!!

Goodwatch · 24 September 2006, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Correction: A wannabe tosser!!

I don't need you Kiwi. I have my own list in a couple of days and you'll be BEGGING me to be on it

Tossing w@nker

Prince · 24 September 2006, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Correction: A wannabe tosser!!

EXACTLY!!!

15 February 2006, 11:55 PM	#1
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	Just Love Rolex Over the weekend, I was able to visit Kyoto and Osaka. Could browse a few watch shops and dept stores. Great eye candy. They had AP, JLC, VC, PP, Cartier, Omega, UN, Breguet, Blancpain, GP, and FM. Great stuff to look at. But as I was browsing, one thought kept coming to mind. If I were going to spend that much money, I'd rather get a Rolex. Now I know that many of those other brands may be considered better watches, but I know Rolex and am comfortable with them. Perhaps I spend too much time lurking around Rolex forums and it has brainwashed me. But Rolex is familiar in a comfortable type of way. To be honest, the practical side of me also likes the fact that Rolex can hold its own on the resale market too. I looked at the Cartier Roadster and the Santos, but just thought, if given the choice, I'd strap on a Datejust instead. The phrase, "nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there." comes to mind. In much the same way, those other watches sure were fun to look at, some of them were beautiful, but in the end, I'm happy to wear a Rolex. Although there are no plans to buy another Rolex in the near future, my window shopping might change that.

16 February 2006, 12:33 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,504	I agree with you, Mark. There is just something about Rolex that keeps drawing you back to them. I don't much care about resale value, because I buy mine to keep. I couldn't get rid of any of my Rolexes (nor, frankly, any of my other watches). But the Rolex just feels comfortable on the wrist, like the proverbial old shoe. Vive la Rolex. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

16 February 2006, 12:36 AM	#4
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,582	Great post Mark, with some really good thoughts put into it. Makes perfect sense to me why you like the brand so much. I, on the other hand, really don't feel that way at all towards it. Just a personal feeling. I love my YM, but partially why I do is because I never see them around here. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

16 February 2006, 03:24 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Great post, Mark...you're my kinda guy!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 February 2006, 11:08 AM	#9
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Life is short, Should get more Rolexs!

16 February 2006, 01:46 AM	#6
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	As much as I love my ExpII, I dont think another Rolex is in my future, unless I win the lottery (at which point I would get a YM). But like Al, I look at the price tag and figure I could get something more interesting, more stealthy and more WIS-like for the same $$ or less. Great watches, but not the end all and be all for me.

16 February 2006, 09:48 PM	#10
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,031	I guess for me it feels like a good fit. I guess Rolex was always my first true watch love. But the prices are getting up there and I like to buy BNIB, so I too would like to win the lotto.

23 September 2006, 10:03 PM	#17
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Great post, Mark. I'm in full agreement about Rolex watches. I have other watches that I like a lot, but the Rolex I own are at the top of the heap! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

23 September 2006, 10:45 PM	#18
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Great post Mark. I have used and appreciated the Rolex brand my whole life. For me Rolex has been a mainstay and a product I have always had confidence in. Certainly I have and have used other makes and appreciate the quality and history these brands bring to the table, but for me Rolex has always been the "go to" piece. I must admitt my love of the brand extends more to the vintage models as these were the "tool watches" I grew up with. I must say I make a distinction between Rolex the brand and Rolex USA the company however.

23 September 2006, 11:08 PM	#19
amanda Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,380	I originally wanted an Omega, a Speedmaster Automatic Chrono but somehow I fell onto the Rolex forums, then bought the Tudor Mini-Sub AND that led me to really look at Rolexs. There's just something magical about them... could be the oyster bracelet and the way they make the dial 'sing' or those magnificent hands on the Sub or GMT..... Yeh there's something pretty amazing alright. I love the JLC Master Compressor Chrono too, the womens model is to die for but give me a mans model Roller any day thanks!

24 September 2006, 01:47 AM	#25
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	When choosing watches for my collection, I often look at what I currently have first and then basically ask the question: what should I add that would fill a void or need? Right now I am focused on value, longevity, and maintenance costs. So what am I looking to add? Rolex and Omega are top of my list for my next purchases. One great thing you can say about Rolex which is not true of most elite brands is that their servicing costs are very reasonable (normally in the $400.00 range at this point) and they get your watch back to you in a reasonable amount of time, which is definitely not true of most elite brands which might take 6 months to service your watch (albeit they have the reasonable excuse that their watches might be much more complicated, etc.). This makes Rolex, for me anyway, a highly practical buy, even if you are giving up the exclusivity of other more expensive brands. Every brand has it's place and I love many of the ones listed above, but with that being said, I like Rolex for it's value, longevity, and lower maintenance costs.

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