ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
|
View Poll Results: When did Rolex stop being tool watches? | |||
1970-1979 | 25 | 8.47% | |
1980-1989 | 23 | 7.80% | |
1990-1999 | 22 | 7.46% | |
2000-2009 | 54 | 18.31% | |
2010-present | 81 | 27.46% | |
Bah! Rolex is still making tool watches! | 90 | 30.51% | |
Voters: 295. You may not vote on this poll |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
23 April 2019, 05:19 PM | #91 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: uk
Posts: 148
|
The Rolex tool watches are still very much tool watches, even more so today. The SS used by Rolex today has much better properties than anything used in the past. Ceramic replaced aluminium and again because the properties of ceramic are superior to Aluminium. Sapphire crystal replaced glass/plastic again because of its superior properties. None of these materials would be considered to make a fine piece of expensive jewelry.
Because things shine or are expensive doesn't make them items of jewelry. The fact Rolex tool watches look bloody fantastic does not make them a piece of jewelry, the Rolex tool watch functions as advertised and has done so, consistently, for many decades. And its this unwavering reputation and the quality in the watch that has captured peoples imaginations and made Rolex a very desirable, luxury and iconic brand. Its for these reasons I think Rolex is considered by many as a piece of jewelry. I hear a lot of people ask why are Rolex so expensive, or the watches are not worth it. But what they don't realise is when you buy a Rolex you're buying into years of research and development by Rolex, you're buying into a network of trusted dealers and repair centres. After all you wouldn't buy a Farrari and take it to some back street garage to tune the engine. Rolex watches are built to a high specification and require a network to maintain peoples Rolex tool watches to that high specification. All these things and more make Rolex a rock solid, very desirable brand. Rolex is better than jewelry!! |
23 April 2019, 05:45 PM | #92 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
|
Quote:
I don’t share this view. The Rolex GMT was designed as a tool for pilots and I see no reason that a Ceramic bezel would compromise the ability of a Pilot to use the GMT as a tool. The Daytona is designed as a tool to calculate speed and was primarily designed around motor racing, again, I see no reason that a Ceramic bezel would compromise the ability to use the Daytona as a tool. The Sea Dweller was designed as a timing tool for Divers, with the HEV designed for use when saturation diving. Whilst there could potentially be a time when Ceramic could be compromised in the environment, it’s pretty long odds. And arguably, the DSSD with Ceramic is a better tool for diving than a 16600 with aluminium. People seem to be mistaking ‘Tool Watch’ for ‘Beater Watch’. Personally, I think the concept of ‘Tool Watches’ has been made largely redundant by digital technology, such as smart phones. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune |
|
23 April 2019, 09:27 PM | #93 |
Banned
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: GPMI
Posts: 97
|
If use as such the DS is 100 percent tool watch. Engineered from a clean sheet !
|
23 April 2019, 11:47 PM | #94 |
Banned
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: The Enabler
Location: South Cackalacky
Watch: me crash my bike
Posts: 5,564
|
I would say before I started collecting them. As long as I can remember, Rolex has always been a luxury brand and a status symbol. With the MSRP increases we've seen over the past decade, I would say Rolex has made a move to be an even higher luxury brand.
|
24 April 2019, 12:09 AM | #95 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Robert
Location: Northern NJ
Watch: 16710 BLRO
Posts: 3,063
|
Before answering when Rolex stopped making "Tool Watches" we have to define Tool Watch. That's going to be different for everyone. For some it will be about the watch itself - the material, the complications, etc. For others it will be more about how the watch is used. I don't think we can even agree if Rolex stopped making tool watches, so when they stopped is moot.
__________________
Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono |
24 April 2019, 01:14 AM | #96 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 440
|
Quote:
__________________
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 April 2019, 01:19 AM | #97 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
Watch: Shiny One
Posts: 5,364
|
I guess the answer to the question is, “No, we can’t agree.”
|
24 April 2019, 01:33 AM | #98 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Vince
Location: England
Watch: Too many!
Posts: 5,707
|
Ha ha - spot on! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune |
24 April 2019, 04:40 AM | #99 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 6,063
|
Id say any watch that was 5 digit, when the 6 digits came there was much more polished bits and precious materials (ceramic being one)
Not too long ago, our beloved Datejust had a fully brushed bracelet! |
24 April 2019, 04:41 AM | #100 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 6,063
|
Compared to AP, PP and the like, Rolex are pretty decently priced.
|
24 April 2019, 04:43 AM | #101 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Real Name: Duncan
Location: London
Watch: DD 40
Posts: 2,262
|
They never stopped being tool watches. People just don’t need them as much for tools now. Big difference.
|
24 April 2019, 05:07 AM | #102 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Steve.
Location: UK
Posts: 6,070
|
Moot.
|
24 April 2019, 12:03 PM | #103 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 464
|
|
24 April 2019, 12:11 PM | #104 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Greg
Location: Rhode Island
Watch: Tudor Big Block
Posts: 527
|
I’m guessing the people who do hard work and wear their watches have better things to do than respond to this query
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.