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bjw · 24 February 2018, 09:46 PM

Just read this in a Time and Tide article -
EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex

“You could get a Rolex or an IWC and spend a lot of money, but I just wanted a watch I could wear every day.” - Glenn Butler (big wig entrepreneur in Australia) on why he chose a Shinola.

Note: this is not to demean Shinola. They have there place in the watch world. Actually, I like many of the face designs, just too big of a watch for my liking.

"Opinions are like wrist watches...everyone's watch shows a different time from others, but everyone believes that their time is correct."

lord91 · 24 February 2018, 10:00 PM

Rolex already makes watches that you could wear everyday...

joli160 · 24 February 2018, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lord91

Rolex already makes watches that you could wear everyday...

All of them

AK797 · 24 February 2018, 10:22 PM

... and why they are so popular.

Hfdcowboy · 24 February 2018, 10:25 PM

What is more every day than a submariner?

Patton250 · 24 February 2018, 10:27 PM

I know exactly what they mean. All new Rolex are like high polished jewelry. All of them. Some more then others of course. IMO that’s why there is so much division over whether the old references are better. They don’t look like jewelry. Some Rolex fans don’t seem to like the “jewelry” look. I can understand that. I like both.

MeWatchYou · 24 February 2018, 10:47 PM

Everyone knows there's ROLEX and other watch brands.

Ravager135 · 24 February 2018, 10:57 PM

I recently purchased my wife a Shinola on a whim while we were on our honeymoon. I was moderately impressed with their finish and ability to easily customize. Their leather straps also seemed to be of good quality, the bracelets were another story. Unfortunately we only had the watch at home for a month before the quartz movement had issues. It was all covered under warranty and our local AD handled the shipping to and from Shinola.

I still have mixed feelings regarding the brand. I think it's been completely dispelled that these watches are "made in the USA," which is why I think a lot people felt they were being original in purchasing from Shinola.

Spoonage · 24 February 2018, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hfdcowboy

What is more every day than a submariner?

An Explorer

GreatScott · 24 February 2018, 11:02 PM

I think everyone is misinterpreting the message, I think it means a cheap one he does not have to worry about beating up, but he does worry about harming expensive ones.

superstarmar · 24 February 2018, 11:03 PM

I wear my Sea Dweller everyday.
When I’m not wearing my SD4K I’m wearing my
Submariner everyday. ... Rolex , everyday ...

Jack T · 24 February 2018, 11:08 PM

I’ve had a Shinola for about two years and I’m perfectly happy with it. A simple Runwell model, black dial and leather strap, it lives up to its name.
Sure, it’s only assembled in Detroit but they are a US company, they operate in the city and employ local residents, that’s good. They have other fine products and cool shops in TriBeCa and Soho. And my wife likes hers too! There’s a lot of room for everyday watches, Rolex being one of the more expensive brands.

Jack T · 24 February 2018, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonage

An Explorer

Trudat

Patton250 · 24 February 2018, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

I think everyone is misinterpreting the message, I think it means a cheap one he does not have to worry about beating up, but he does worry about harming expensive ones.

That’s the way I understood it. I agree with that.

brandrea · 24 February 2018, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord91

Rolex already makes watches that you could wear everyday...

Spoonage · 24 February 2018, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

I think everyone is misinterpreting the message, I think it means a cheap one he does not have to worry about beating up, but he does worry about harming expensive ones.

I get what he's saying... But that's what these watches are designed for. I've worn my watches around the world and back. Now if he would have said something like why can't Patek make a Calatrava that I can wear in every situation I would support that.

superstarmar · 24 February 2018, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatScott

I think everyone is misinterpreting the message, I think it means a cheap one he does not have to worry about beating up, but he does worry about harming expensive ones.

That’s what Casio and Timex is for.
Rolex is an everyday watch, it all boils down to
what are you going to do with your hands?
Depending on vocation or extra curricular activities...
Is one going to dress up maybe wear a suit and wear
a Casio or Timex ? They could or they could wear a Rolex
and complete the wardrobe.

I really don’t think the question was proposed correctly.
When you say everyday, every different person has a different
lifestyle and meaning of everyday. You can’t just throw
everyone into the same pot of stew and throw some
witch hazel into it and call it a day ... It doesn’t quite work that way .

G'ed · 24 February 2018, 11:26 PM

If I had billions lying around in one of my offshore account, I will be wearing RM daily and change to a Patek as a beater while washing my Bugatti. Or maybe RM is more durable for that chore.

Yashio · 24 February 2018, 11:29 PM

Rolex’s have been tested in more harsher conditions than he’ll probably put them through. Rolex makes an everyday watch line it’s Tudor, but I wouldn’t hesitate to wear any Rolex everyday. Unless it was a rainbow bezel

Sarosh · 24 February 2018, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lord91

rolex already makes watches that you could wear everyday...

+1

HogwldFLTR · 24 February 2018, 11:37 PM

I don't think anyone missed the simple message which is that he's a tight wad and that's why he's got money. It sounds more like what goes with shinola than shinola.

Mystro · 24 February 2018, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hfdcowboy

what is more every day than a submariner?

x2.

MeWatchYou · 24 February 2018, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I wear my Sea Dweller everyday.
When I’m not wearing my SD4K I’m wearing my
Submariner everyday. ... Rolex , everyday ...

Amen....ROLEX everyday!

HorologyK · 25 February 2018, 12:06 AM

I can’t wear a Rolex all day. Patek on the other hand...

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Jimbogigolo · 25 February 2018, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hfdcowboy

What is more every day than a submariner?

Touché

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Byrdguy · 25 February 2018, 12:34 AM

Most people who wear Rolexes buy them because they want a nice quality watch and one that suits their tastes. Those people wear that watch every day and don't dream about which one they are going to buy next. The people on this forum are collectors and watch nuts and watches for many is a hobby. The vast majority of Rolexes sold go on an arm and get worn every day for years.

JR16 · 25 February 2018, 01:51 AM

If someone doesn’t think they can wear any Rolex everyday then they’ve either never owned a Rolex or have a mental barrier to wearing something expensive for fear of harming it. It certainly isn’t the watch...

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Chewbacca · 25 February 2018, 01:56 AM

context:

Glenn Butler – Shinola Runwell Sport 48mm
Why this one?
It was a divorce present to myself. I wanted to mark my divorce in a positive way. Like it was the start of a new life. Life could be about me again. I could be selfish. A friend alerted me to the brand, and when I saw it, I thought: I’ve got to have one of those. The whole American manufacturing story; it’s from Detroit and I’m a car guy, so the whole Detroit going bust thing made me sad, but the fact that they’re investing in handcrafted watches was just fantastic. You could get a Rolex or an IWC and spend a lot of money, but I just wanted a watch I could wear every day. I walked into the shop in Detroit and looked at all of them, and I just said, “I want that one.”

Xerxes77 · 25 February 2018, 02:00 AM

Rolex produce watch most of them for everyday use

Kiddodoc · 25 February 2018, 02:04 AM

Wore my 1680 sub for more than 20 years as my lone watch. It wasn't until I finished my training and began making more money that I was able to add more to my collection so to me the sub is a perfect daily watch.

24 February 2018, 09:46 PM	#1
bjw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 440	If only Rolex could make a watch to wear everyday..... Just read this in a Time and Tide article - EVENT: 7 watches spotted at the launch of the Ferrari Portofino in Byron Bay, inc. IWC, Creux Automatiq and Rolex “You could get a Rolex or an IWC and spend a lot of money, but I just wanted a watch I could wear every day.” - Glenn Butler (big wig entrepreneur in Australia) on why he chose a Shinola. Note: this is not to demean Shinola. They have there place in the watch world. Actually, I like many of the face designs, just too big of a watch for my liking. "Opinions are like wrist watches...everyone's watch shows a different time from others, but everyone believes that their time is correct." __________________ 116710 BLNR 16710 COKE Tudor 7922R Tudor 79220N Tudor 79260P Panda "Opinions are like wrist watches, everyone's shows different time from the other. But all believe that theirs is accurate. "

24 February 2018, 10:27 PM	#6
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	I know exactly what they mean. All new Rolex are like high polished jewelry. All of them. Some more then others of course. IMO that’s why there is so much division over whether the old references are better. They don’t look like jewelry. Some Rolex fans don’t seem to like the “jewelry” look. I can understand that. I like both. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

24 February 2018, 11:08 PM	#12
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	I’ve had a Shinola for about two years and I’m perfectly happy with it. A simple Runwell model, black dial and leather strap, it lives up to its name. Sure, it’s only assembled in Detroit but they are a US company, they operate in the city and employ local residents, that’s good. They have other fine products and cool shops in TriBeCa and Soho. And my wife likes hers too! There’s a lot of room for everyday watches, Rolex being one of the more expensive brands. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

24 February 2018, 11:37 PM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I don't think anyone missed the simple message which is that he's a tight wad and that's why he's got money. It sounds more like what goes with shinola than shinola. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 February 2018, 10:00 PM	#2
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	Rolex already makes watches that you could wear everyday...

24 February 2018, 10:22 PM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	... and why they are so popular.

24 February 2018, 10:25 PM	#5
Hfdcowboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Indiana Watch: 116610LN Posts: 22	What is more every day than a submariner?

24 February 2018, 10:47 PM	#7
MeWatchYou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Myron Location: Florida Watch: ROLEX Posts: 101	Everyone knows there's ROLEX and other watch brands.

24 February 2018, 10:57 PM	#8
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,123	I recently purchased my wife a Shinola on a whim while we were on our honeymoon. I was moderately impressed with their finish and ability to easily customize. Their leather straps also seemed to be of good quality, the bracelets were another story. Unfortunately we only had the watch at home for a month before the quartz movement had issues. It was all covered under warranty and our local AD handled the shipping to and from Shinola. I still have mixed feelings regarding the brand. I think it's been completely dispelled that these watches are "made in the USA," which is why I think a lot people felt they were being original in purchasing from Shinola.

24 February 2018, 11:02 PM	#10
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 836	I think everyone is misinterpreting the message, I think it means a cheap one he does not have to worry about beating up, but he does worry about harming expensive ones.

24 February 2018, 11:03 PM	#11
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I wear my Sea Dweller everyday. When I’m not wearing my SD4K I’m wearing my Submariner everyday. ... Rolex , everyday ...

24 February 2018, 11:26 PM	#18
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	If I had billions lying around in one of my offshore account, I will be wearing RM daily and change to a Patek as a beater while washing my Bugatti. Or maybe RM is more durable for that chore.

24 February 2018, 11:29 PM	#19
Yashio "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: NH Posts: 355	Rolex’s have been tested in more harsher conditions than he’ll probably put them through. Rolex makes an everyday watch line it’s Tudor, but I wouldn’t hesitate to wear any Rolex everyday. Unless it was a rainbow bezel

25 February 2018, 12:06 AM	#24
HorologyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,355	I can’t wear a Rolex all day. Patek on the other hand... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 February 2018, 12:34 AM	#26
Byrdguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Watch: Sub C LV, Posts: 490	Most people who wear Rolexes buy them because they want a nice quality watch and one that suits their tastes. Those people wear that watch every day and don't dream about which one they are going to buy next. The people on this forum are collectors and watch nuts and watches for many is a hobby. The vast majority of Rolexes sold go on an arm and get worn every day for years.

25 February 2018, 01:51 AM	#27
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,188	If someone doesn’t think they can wear any Rolex everyday then they’ve either never owned a Rolex or have a mental barrier to wearing something expensive for fear of harming it. It certainly isn’t the watch... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 February 2018, 01:56 AM	#28
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	context: Glenn Butler – Shinola Runwell Sport 48mm Why this one? It was a divorce present to myself. I wanted to mark my divorce in a positive way. Like it was the start of a new life. Life could be about me again. I could be selfish. A friend alerted me to the brand, and when I saw it, I thought: I’ve got to have one of those. The whole American manufacturing story; it’s from Detroit and I’m a car guy, so the whole Detroit going bust thing made me sad, but the fact that they’re investing in handcrafted watches was just fantastic. You could get a Rolex or an IWC and spend a lot of money, but I just wanted a watch I could wear every day. I walked into the shop in Detroit and looked at all of them, and I just said, “I want that one.”

25 February 2018, 02:00 AM	#29
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Rolex produce watch most of them for everyday use

25 February 2018, 02:04 AM	#30
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	Wore my 1680 sub for more than 20 years as my lone watch. It wasn't until I finished my training and began making more money that I was able to add more to my collection so to me the sub is a perfect daily watch.

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