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RogerF · 17 July 2005, 04:38 PM

Rolex this and Rolex that on other forums.

I present everyone here with my rant thread

Ex Why doesnt Rolex make a bigger watch? Why doesnt Rolex finish their movements better? Why are the prices so high? You Rolex owners should wake up and learn that there are much better brands. All you Rolex owners have been conned into your purchases because of clever marketing.

Who the freak cares? No one ever said that Rolex is the best watch company in the world. No one has ever said that Rolexes are great bang for the buck or that they are made with perfection of every last detail in mind.

Me and members of my family have been collecting watches for years, Rolex is my favourite but I know that Rolex probably doesnt make the top ten list for fine watches. I know that Patek, Vacheron, AP, Breguet etc all make better time pieces. SO WHAT? I like my oysters. In my family and in my own personal collection I own watches from those makes, but guess what gets the most wrist time? My Rolexes!

I am sick and tired of Rolex owners/lovers being branded as ppl with too much money that only buy into the name.

Just because we own Rolexes it doesnt mean that we dont know s#it about watches.

[/rant] thanks for listening to me vent.

JJ Irani · 17 July 2005, 04:42 PM

Well said, Roger, I'm with you...........100%.

Cheers - JJ

PS: I love my Rollies too....

padi56 · 17 July 2005, 08:27 PM

Well Rodger like your rant,Rolex make one of the most reliable and long
lasting accurate movements that about today, nothing more, nothing less.
And will hold there value on Parr with watches like Patek,myself have never
been a fan of Patek watches,but there movements well that another story.
I love Rolex but have many watches from much lesser pedigree.

maverick · 18 July 2005, 03:44 AM

Excellent post, I totally agree.

=) maverick

dman · 18 July 2005, 03:46 AM

Good post Roger, I can't stand fact that the "stigma" is asssociated with so many Rolex owners.

mike · 18 July 2005, 07:16 AM

Right on target Roger,couldn't agree more.

AJC · 18 July 2005, 07:24 AM

Simply smile at the person smug in the fact that your on the waiting list for your new Rollie and you should get it in the next year.

molex · 18 July 2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerF

Who the freak cares? No one ever said that Rolex is the best watch company in the world. No one has ever said that Rolexes are great bang for the buck or that they are made with perfection of every last detail in mind.

Ding ding ding!

We have a winner!

You are 100% correct. Screw everyone who #1. Thinks Rolex is a rip off, and #2 wants to know "why doesn't Rolex...."

Seriously. F every single one of them. They are IDIOTS. What's more, I find that generally THEY are the zealots, which is the height of irony because that's always what they accuse ME of. I NEVER said Rolex was the best, or the best deal, or the greatest or any of that BS. But THEY are always completely ardent in their opinion, and utterly un-willing to see reason.

Boneheads, every single one.

Manatee · 18 July 2005, 11:36 AM

Roger, I agree with all you say. :-)

Still, I don't care at all what people think of me based on the watch I wear. If they want to think I'm a dilettante, a spendthrift, or just a nitwit, that's ok. I enjoy life too much to be concerned about that. :-)

RogerF · 18 July 2005, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manatee

Roger, I agree with all you say. :-)

Still, I don't care at all what people think of me based on the watch I wear. If they want to think I'm a dilettante, a spendthrift, or just a nitwit, that's ok. I enjoy life too much to be concerned about that. :-)

Oh don't get me wrong I am not governed by what others say. It just drives me up the wall when my opinion or what I have to say has no merit simply because I own a few Rolexes. All of the sudden I am branded as some dumba$$ that knows nothing. People on some of the other boards like to assume too much.

18 July 2005, 08:59 PM

Hey Roger,

I think that most people who are open minded at all realize that Rolex does a good job at making a certain kind of watch. Not the best by any stretch, but definitely a solid, reliable watch. I think part of what causes the reaction is that, contrary to your initial post, there are some Rolex "enthusiasts" out there that go way overboard on some other forums claiming Rolex is the best and anyone who thinks differently is being stupid (seen it many times, especially on TZ). I think those few people, coupled with the fact that Rolex attracts a lot of "non-watch" people is the reason that some view it as a brand that attracts that kind of person, and therefore discount the watch - a big mistake in my view.

I usually ignore both side of those kind of arguments (although sometimes they are fun to read).

17 July 2005, 08:27 PM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,301	Well Rodger like your rant,Rolex make one of the most reliable and long lasting accurate movements that about today, nothing more, nothing less. And will hold there value on Parr with watches like Patek,myself have never been a fan of Patek watches,but there movements well that another story. I love Rolex but have many watches from much lesser pedigree. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 July 2005, 03:46 AM	#5
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Good post Roger, I can't stand fact that the "stigma" is asssociated with so many Rolex owners. __________________ 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.

17 July 2005, 04:38 PM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	It seems that ppl are always Bitc#ing about ...... Rolex this and Rolex that on other forums. I present everyone here with my rant thread Ex Why doesnt Rolex make a bigger watch? Why doesnt Rolex finish their movements better? Why are the prices so high? You Rolex owners should wake up and learn that there are much better brands. All you Rolex owners have been conned into your purchases because of clever marketing. Who the freak cares? No one ever said that Rolex is the best watch company in the world. No one has ever said that Rolexes are great bang for the buck or that they are made with perfection of every last detail in mind. Me and members of my family have been collecting watches for years, Rolex is my favourite but I know that Rolex probably doesnt make the top ten list for fine watches. I know that Patek, Vacheron, AP, Breguet etc all make better time pieces. SO WHAT? I like my oysters. In my family and in my own personal collection I own watches from those makes, but guess what gets the most wrist time? My Rolexes! I am sick and tired of Rolex owners/lovers being branded as ppl with too much money that only buy into the name. Just because we own Rolexes it doesnt mean that we dont know s#it about watches. [/rant] thanks for listening to me vent.

17 July 2005, 04:42 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Well said, Roger, I'm with you...........100%. Cheers - JJ PS: I love my Rollies too.... __________________ 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!!

18 July 2005, 03:44 AM	#4
maverick Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: maverick Location: Prescott Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,180	Excellent post, I totally agree. =) maverick

18 July 2005, 07:16 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Right on target Roger,couldn't agree more.

18 July 2005, 07:24 AM	#7
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Simply smile at the person smug in the fact that your on the waiting list for your new Rollie and you should get it in the next year.

18 July 2005, 11:36 AM	#9
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	Roger, I agree with all you say. :-) Still, I don't care at all what people think of me based on the watch I wear. If they want to think I'm a dilettante, a spendthrift, or just a nitwit, that's ok. I enjoy life too much to be concerned about that. :-)

18 July 2005, 08:59 PM	#11
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Roger, I think that most people who are open minded at all realize that Rolex does a good job at making a certain kind of watch. Not the best by any stretch, but definitely a solid, reliable watch. I think part of what causes the reaction is that, contrary to your initial post, there are some Rolex "enthusiasts" out there that go way overboard on some other forums claiming Rolex is the best and anyone who thinks differently is being stupid (seen it many times, especially on TZ). I think those few people, coupled with the fact that Rolex attracts a lot of "non-watch" people is the reason that some view it as a brand that attracts that kind of person, and therefore discount the watch - a big mistake in my view. I usually ignore both side of those kind of arguments (although sometimes they are fun to read).

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