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nipunchopra · 31 July 2015, 04:47 PM

Im sorry if this offends any Patek fans out there but I just had to say it. Have been looking for a new watch and last weekend I settled on a Rolex. Im not going to use the word ugly but am I the only one out there that doesn't favour the designs of a Patek? I tried the Nautilus and it did absolutely nothing for me. The Rolex just felt like a more solidly built watch not to mention way prettier than most Patek's could ever be. Im sorry but with all due respect to Patek's marketing department, I just don't buy into the hype that surrounds them.

Bought the Day Date II. Fell in love the minute I put it on my wrist. Delivery at the end of August!

Saoirse32 · 31 July 2015, 04:54 PM

Good for you. I'm in your camp. Sláinte!

zama · 31 July 2015, 05:04 PM

New to TRF and picking a fight! That is the nature of the hobby we all like different things. Welcome to TRF from a Rolex and Patek owner. You have made a good choice by the way

nipunchopra · 31 July 2015, 05:08 PM

Cheers both! You're right Zama to each its own! Im sure there are hundreds of Patek owners who swear by them and who knows maybe one day ill look at them differently!

eonflux · 31 July 2015, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nipunchopra

Im sorry if this offends any Patek fans out there but I just had to say it. Have been looking for a new watch and last weekend I settled on a Rolex. Im not going to use the word ugly but am I the only one out there that doesn't favour the designs of a Patek? I tried the Nautilus and it did absolutely nothing for me. The Rolex just felt like a more solidly built watch not to mention way prettier than most Patek's could ever be. Im sorry but with all due respect to Patek's marketing department, I just don't buy into the hype that surrounds them.

Bought the Day Date II. Fell in love the minute I put it on my wrist. Delivery at the end of August!

Congrats on the DD2! Looking forwards to pics.

Hmmm, some people would say that Rolex marketing creates a bit of excessive hype as well. Objectively, Rolex movements aren't as well finished as those by Patek and other manufacturers, but price points and target markets are different. For example, Rolex doesn't make repeaters, tourbillons, perpetual calendars, etc.

Some Patek designs don't appeal to me, but some do--beauty is subjective.

I think among the various watch brands, Rolex and Patek are similar in perhaps having the most loyal and vocal proponents.

thomaspp · 31 July 2015, 05:21 PM

Congratulations! I enjoy various brands and the "hype" is part of the fun

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capote · 31 July 2015, 05:24 PM

Patek has made many amazing watches in the past, but I don't like their current designs much. The worst part is their marketing that make me sick.

Jack T · 31 July 2015, 06:16 PM

There are a number of Pateks I'd love to have and a few Rolex's I don't care for. The same be said for any brand.

Blackdog · 31 July 2015, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nipunchopra

Im sorry if this offends any Patek fans out there but I just had to say it. Have been looking for a new watch and last weekend I settled on a Rolex. Im not going to use the word ugly but am I the only one out there that doesn't favour the designs of a Patek? I tried the Nautilus and it did absolutely nothing for me. The Rolex just felt like a more solidly built watch not to mention way prettier than most Patek's could ever be. Im sorry but with all due respect to Patek's marketing department, I just don't buy into the hype that surrounds them.

Bought the Day Date II. Fell in love the minute I put it on my wrist. Delivery at the end of August!

Congrats on your new watch.

You're not alone about Patek. I can't say if the hype is justified or not, I have no experience, but design-wise they simply don't speak to me.
I mean, you can't go wrong with a Calatrava, but you will find a similar design by most manufacturers anyway.

When I look outside the functional beauty of Rolex I prefer a Lange 1 or a nice Reverso.

MattPegler · 31 July 2015, 06:37 PM

I like both Rolex and Patek, but for me Rolex is the one I want the most. Congratulations on the DD2.

Mr DateJust · 31 July 2015, 06:48 PM

For a proper dress watch the Calatrava is in my option miles and miles ahead of the Cellini. Once you start looking at a daily wear it becomes a bit harder to choose. I have always been a Rolex guy but I do like the nautilus and am considering that or an AP RO at the moment. The finishing of the case, bracelet, movement is unparalleled on Patek. However they don't have the same every day practicality as a Rolex. I dare say that a lot of Patek owners will also have a Rolex or similar as a more daily piece.

Rock · 31 July 2015, 07:05 PM

For a proper Dress Watch the Cellini range is, in my opinion, miles ahead of the Patek.
Whilst a Patek may be a higher quality product they just don't have the style or appearance of the comparable Rolex Model.
I have to like the look of a watch (or anything else for that matter) and Rolex wins the styling contest every time. I would buy a VC before a Patek.
I would never consider a Patek because I would always find a Rolex Model I liked better.

theflywrist · 31 July 2015, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Patek has made many amazing watches in the past, but I don't like their current designs much. The worst part is their marketing that make me sick.

What is wrong with their marketing? Out of curiosity.

Also OP, everyone has his own taste.
I think the Nautilus design is one of the most beautiful designs that exists.
You think it's ugly.
I think YG isn't as nice as WG, others pick YG any day.
That is the nature of this hobby.

Fensterdub · 31 July 2015, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Saoirse32

Good for you. I'm in your camp. Sláinte!

You in Ireland S32?

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AK797 · 31 July 2015, 09:13 PM

Congrats on the DDII, a fine watch. For me Rolex excel with sports watches, Patek with more complicated dressier pieces.

beshannon · 31 July 2015, 09:14 PM

Good for you, buy what you like, be happy.

toneafficianado · 31 July 2015, 09:21 PM

To each his own...so many great choices. Enjoy the one you have..it's a beauty.

locutus49 · 31 July 2015, 09:26 PM

I own Rolex sut crave a Patek 5711.

thomaspp · 31 July 2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats on the DDII, a fine watch. For me Rolex excel with sports watches, Patek with more complicated dressier pieces.

Well put!

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MCO1 · 31 July 2015, 09:30 PM

Patek's are beautiful well made watches but I am with you, tried them on many times but they just don't sing to me like a Rolex. With that being said they are not comparing apples to apples.

Camel · 31 July 2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I own Rolex sut crave a Patek 5711.

Me too !!

Racerdj · 31 July 2015, 09:45 PM

I own both and have a Lange. I enjoy and wear all for what they are great time pieces. Congratulations on your inbound Day-Date II. You'll love it!

Mak2013 · 31 July 2015, 09:47 PM

Lol is this guy serious?

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brandrea · 31 July 2015, 10:20 PM

Congratulations on your DD2. I think Patek is the premium brand on most levels, but that's just me.

inzite · 31 July 2015, 10:26 PM

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Lol is this guy serious?

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ofcourse serious, too serious

all is good.

kilyung · 31 July 2015, 10:36 PM

Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

tkerrmd · 31 July 2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

this

GB-man · 31 July 2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Congratulations! I enjoy various brands and the "hype" is part of the fun

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I agree thomas. Rolex enjoys more hype than patek IMHO. That said, my two favorite brands, until lange builds a sports watch on bracelet or rubber (dreaming).

Psmith · 31 July 2015, 11:10 PM

Who knew that watches companies use hype when marketing their product?

Roley · 31 July 2015, 11:18 PM

Congratulations on the Day Date II

31 July 2015, 04:47 PM	#1
nipunchopra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 8	Rolex and Patek Im sorry if this offends any Patek fans out there but I just had to say it. Have been looking for a new watch and last weekend I settled on a Rolex. Im not going to use the word ugly but am I the only one out there that doesn't favour the designs of a Patek? I tried the Nautilus and it did absolutely nothing for me. The Rolex just felt like a more solidly built watch not to mention way prettier than most Patek's could ever be. Im sorry but with all due respect to Patek's marketing department, I just don't buy into the hype that surrounds them. Bought the Day Date II. Fell in love the minute I put it on my wrist. Delivery at the end of August!

31 July 2015, 04:54 PM	#2
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,055	Good for you. I'm in your camp. Sláinte! __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

31 July 2015, 05:04 PM	#3
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	New to TRF and picking a fight! That is the nature of the hobby we all like different things. Welcome to TRF from a Rolex and Patek owner. You have made a good choice by the way __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

31 July 2015, 05:21 PM	#6
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Congratulations! I enjoy various brands and the "hype" is part of the fun Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

31 July 2015, 06:16 PM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	There are a number of Pateks I'd love to have and a few Rolex's I don't care for. The same be said for any brand. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

31 July 2015, 05:08 PM	#4
nipunchopra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 8	Cheers both! You're right Zama to each its own! Im sure there are hundreds of Patek owners who swear by them and who knows maybe one day ill look at them differently!

31 July 2015, 05:24 PM	#7
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Patek has made many amazing watches in the past, but I don't like their current designs much. The worst part is their marketing that make me sick.

31 July 2015, 06:37 PM	#10
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	I like both Rolex and Patek, but for me Rolex is the one I want the most. Congratulations on the DD2.

31 July 2015, 06:48 PM	#11
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	For a proper dress watch the Calatrava is in my option miles and miles ahead of the Cellini. Once you start looking at a daily wear it becomes a bit harder to choose. I have always been a Rolex guy but I do like the nautilus and am considering that or an AP RO at the moment. The finishing of the case, bracelet, movement is unparalleled on Patek. However they don't have the same every day practicality as a Rolex. I dare say that a lot of Patek owners will also have a Rolex or similar as a more daily piece.

31 July 2015, 07:05 PM	#12
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,668	For a proper Dress Watch the Cellini range is, in my opinion, miles ahead of the Patek. Whilst a Patek may be a higher quality product they just don't have the style or appearance of the comparable Rolex Model. I have to like the look of a watch (or anything else for that matter) and Rolex wins the styling contest every time. I would buy a VC before a Patek. I would never consider a Patek because I would always find a Rolex Model I liked better. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

31 July 2015, 09:13 PM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Congrats on the DDII, a fine watch. For me Rolex excel with sports watches, Patek with more complicated dressier pieces.

31 July 2015, 09:14 PM	#16
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31 July 2015, 09:21 PM	#17
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	To each his own...so many great choices. Enjoy the one you have..it's a beauty.

31 July 2015, 09:26 PM	#18
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I own Rolex sut crave a Patek 5711.

31 July 2015, 09:30 PM	#20
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Patek's are beautiful well made watches but I am with you, tried them on many times but they just don't sing to me like a Rolex. With that being said they are not comparing apples to apples.

31 July 2015, 09:45 PM	#22
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I own both and have a Lange. I enjoy and wear all for what they are great time pieces. Congratulations on your inbound Day-Date II. You'll love it! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

31 July 2015, 09:47 PM	#23
Mak2013 Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 681	Lol is this guy serious? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 July 2015, 10:20 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,719	Congratulations on your DD2. I think Patek is the premium brand on most levels, but that's just me.

31 July 2015, 10:36 PM	#26
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Everyone is entitled to their opinions.

31 July 2015, 11:10 PM	#29
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Who knew that watches companies use hype when marketing their product? __________________

31 July 2015, 11:18 PM	#30
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	Congratulations on the Day Date II

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