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Goldsplinter · 12 November 2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

But the question is: Are Lambos and Ferraris better than a MB or a BMW or Lexus? Are they as good or better than a Rolls or a Bentley. What about a Maybach. That one is more expensive than either the Lambo or Ferrari.

Actually no, the Ferrari enzo, starts at $645,000

Maybachs Are less than $400,000.

astcell · 12 November 2006, 05:01 AM

Maybe everyone in his office wears a Rolex and he only has one shot to outdo them....

Sam · 12 November 2006, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldsplinter

Rolex is just the mercedes-benz.

You hit the nail on the head there. Both can be viewed as "status symbols" and that is why Rolex is the most copied watch out there. Due to Rolex marketing, the average Joe thinks Rolex is the tip-top of watches. Ask your average Joe if he's ever heard of GO, UN, AP, etc and I can almost guarantee you he has not. Those are the Lamborghini, Bentley, etc. Doesn't mean they are "better"....that is all in the eye of the owner & what criteria are important to you.

Goldsplinter · 12 November 2006, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam

You hit the nail on the head there. Both can be viewed as "status symbols" and that is why Rolex is the most copied watch out there. Due to Rolex marketing, the average Joe thinks Rolex is the tip-top of watches. Ask your average Joe if he's ever heard of GO, UN, AP, etc and I can almost guarantee you he has not. Those are the Lamborghini, Bentley, etc. Doesn't mean they are "better"....that is all in the eye of the owner & what criteria are important to you.

Yeah, you hit the nail on the head also. That pretty much what I meant.

Southern Jessie · 12 November 2006, 06:41 AM

Don't forget F P Journe and a few other incredibly expensive, ultra high end brands.

Maybe the UNIQUE single watch made each year by the greatest modern watchmaker, George Daniels, is the most prestigious?

There is no answer to your question. It's 100% subjective. It's like asking 'which is the best car in the world?' or 'who is the best sportsman in the world?'

12 November 2006, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Don't forget F P Journe and a few other incredibly expensive, ultra high end brands.

Maybe the UNIQUE single watch made each year by the greatest modern watchmaker, George Daniels, is the most prestigious?

There is no answer to your question. It's 100% subjective. It's like asking 'which is the best car in the world?' or 'who is the best sportsman in the world?'

I think the real reason the OP needs to define some parameters is that without doing so the list would be far too long to post......

Anyway Shane, to make the point I would not by any stretch of the imagination put Daniels above Phillipe Dufour......a Simplicity like the one at this link would be my grail watch (of course winning the lottery would be required

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http://ninanet.net/watches/others08/...s/mdufour.html

Goldsplinter · 12 November 2006, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Southern Jessie

Maybe the UNIQUE single watch made each year by the greatest modern watchmaker, George Daniels, is the most prestigious?

Where do you go to buy one?

Southern Jessie · 12 November 2006, 07:58 AM

Anyway Shane, to make the point I would not by any stretch of the imagination put Daniels above Phillipe Dufour......a Simplicity like the one at this link would be my grail watch (of course winning the lottery would be required ).

I'll bow to your knowledge Al as I only read that Daniels is considered by some as the top guy.

To be honest, even if I was a billionaire I would not waste that kind of money on watches...a few pieces that I've always loved (6538, 5517, 6542) would do me fine

BruceS · 12 November 2006, 08:00 AM

I saw that watch once at a gtg. Can't remember who's it was, but it sure was nice!

AJC · 12 November 2006, 08:07 AM

What watch is better than a Rolex..........
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Certainly not a Panerai

Seriously.

I've seen some watches in magazines that are seriously expensive which to me look terrible and if they were $5.00 I wouldn't buy them.

As the others have said,it is the buyer/owner and their personal choice.Even Seiko have some very high end watches that are very worthy of being placed in the catergory of greatness.

Aaron

dman · 12 November 2006, 08:14 AM

What isn't better? Seriously, Rolex and everyother brand from Timex to Patek is equal to different people. There is no better. It is totally in the eye of the owner and there is no right or wrong. For anyone to assume that one is better than any other is wrong, they are all good.

Which of my children do I like better? I love both the same and for reasons that are different and the same.

Prince · 12 November 2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

What isn't better? Seriously, Rolex and everyother brand from Timex to Patek is equal to different people. There is no better. It is totally in the eye of the owner and there is no right or wrong. For anyone to assume that one is better than any other is wrong, they are all good.

Which of my children do I like better? I love both the same and for reasons that are different and the same.

I don't know, Daren. These are pretty darn pathetic...

dman · 12 November 2006, 08:22 AM

Fair point, LMAO!!

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I don't know, Daren. These are pretty darn pathetic...

Yours, I presume?

How disapointing Allan

Prince · 12 November 2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Yours, I presume?

How disapointing Allan

They were from YOUR collection, Frans ®. I would think you would have recognized them.

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

They were from YOUR collection, Frans. I would think you would have recognized them.

Is that it? Don't tell me you brought me all the way over from Rotterdam to tell me I 'recognized' them? Remember son, those watches lives are at stake. Don't tell me that's the only thing that separates them from life or death.

Prince · 12 November 2006, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Is that it? Don't tell me you brought me all the way over from Rotterdam to tell me I 'recognized' them? Remember son, those watches lives are at stake. Don't tell me that's the only thing that separates them from life or death.

Are you in a "MOVIE" mode or what, Frans ®???

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Are you in a "MOVIE" mode or what, Frans ®???

You have a keen eye for detail sir

Now bloody tossers, what movie??

BruceS · 12 November 2006, 08:49 AM

I like this one

Would go great with my fav outfit

What?

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 08:53 AM

Great! Little Britain

Have you seen the Neighborhood Watch episode?

Prince · 12 November 2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

I like this one

Would go great with my fav outfit

What?

LMAO - yes, it would, Bruce!

BruceS · 12 November 2006, 08:55 AM

Not sure Frans. I've really only seen it a handful of times, and it took me awhile to "get it" if you know what I mean

C.J. · 12 November 2006, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You have a keen eye for detail sir

Now bloody tossers, what movie??

A few good men

. Nicholson is awesome. You can't handle the truth!

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

A few good men

. Nicholson is awesome. You can't handle the truth!

We have a winner! JJ will give you his watch

C.J. · 12 November 2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

We have a winner! JJ will give you his watch

I don't want his. I want a real one

Goodwatch · 12 November 2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

I don't want his. I want a real one

Predictable

amanda · 12 November 2006, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I don't know, Daren. These are pretty darn pathetic...

AAARRGGHHHH my eyes, my eyes take them awaaaaaay

JJ Irani · 12 November 2006, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I don't know, Daren. These are pretty darn pathetic...

OMG...where the hell did you find those monstrosities, Allan??!!

dman · 12 November 2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

OMG...where the hell did you find those monstrosities, Allan??!!

Mansors would be my best guess.

JJ Irani · 12 November 2006, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Mansors would be my best guess.

12 November 2006, 08:14 AM	#41
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	What isn't better? Seriously, Rolex and everyother brand from Timex to Patek is equal to different people. There is no better. It is totally in the eye of the owner and there is no right or wrong. For anyone to assume that one is better than any other is wrong, they are all good. Which of my children do I like better? I love both the same and for reasons that are different and the same. __________________ 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.

12 November 2006, 08:22 AM	#43
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Fair point, LMAO!! __________________ 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.

12 November 2006, 08:53 AM	#50
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Great! Little Britain Have you seen the Neighborhood Watch episode? __________________ Member# 127

12 November 2006, 05:01 AM	#32
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Maybe everyone in his office wears a Rolex and he only has one shot to outdo them....

12 November 2006, 06:41 AM	#35
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Don't forget F P Journe and a few other incredibly expensive, ultra high end brands. Maybe the UNIQUE single watch made each year by the greatest modern watchmaker, George Daniels, is the most prestigious? There is no answer to your question. It's 100% subjective. It's like asking 'which is the best car in the world?' or 'who is the best sportsman in the world?'

12 November 2006, 07:58 AM	#38
Southern Jessie Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 278	Anyway Shane, to make the point I would not by any stretch of the imagination put Daniels above Phillipe Dufour......a Simplicity like the one at this link would be my grail watch (of course winning the lottery would be required ). I'll bow to your knowledge Al as I only read that Daniels is considered by some as the top guy. To be honest, even if I was a billionaire I would not waste that kind of money on watches...a few pieces that I've always loved (6538, 5517, 6542) would do me fine

12 November 2006, 08:00 AM	#39
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I saw that watch once at a gtg. Can't remember who's it was, but it sure was nice!

12 November 2006, 08:07 AM	#40
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	What watch is better than a Rolex.......... . . . . Certainly not a Panerai Seriously. I've seen some watches in magazines that are seriously expensive which to me look terrible and if they were $5.00 I wouldn't buy them. As the others have said,it is the buyer/owner and their personal choice.Even Seiko have some very high end watches that are very worthy of being placed in the catergory of greatness. Aaron

12 November 2006, 08:49 AM	#49
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I like this one Would go great with my fav outfit What?

12 November 2006, 08:55 AM	#52
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Not sure Frans. I've really only seen it a handful of times, and it took me awhile to "get it" if you know what I mean

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