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TimeOnMyHands · 13 April 2013, 03:27 AM

I am curious as to the comments from ROLEX owners, at what point does a fine watch become more of a fine piece of art?

Instead of being able to wear it 24/7 without worry - you only wear it on special occasions and otherwise the watch sits in a jewelry box or safe. I am not talking from a fashion point of view (because I don't imagine anyone would wear a ROLEX Masterpiece 24/7) but more from a "gosh I better be careful what I do with this watch on my wrist"...

What has always drawn me back to ROLEX is that they really are remarkable little works of art, classic, timeless in design - BUT which one can wear 24/7 without worry. I feel that some watch manufactures place more design on looks, complications, etc. which have to worn with 'care' as opposed to just being worn. Thanks all.

CDNWatchNut · 13 April 2013, 03:44 AM

I think UN's high end complications fit exactly into that category

77T · 13 April 2013, 03:57 AM

Whether Rolex or any watch, IMHO when it crosses the price hump into fine art valuations...or the dial is so beautiful that the watch function is secondary. Examples:

Thatguy · 13 April 2013, 05:16 AM

Depends on the individual. Seems some people around here are worried to wear a Rolex 24-7.

gulfstream69xr7 · 13 April 2013, 05:24 AM

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At what point does a watch become art..?

When it gets placed on my wrist?

SearChart · 13 April 2013, 05:25 AM

In my opinion a watch becomes art when it has a bunch of complications (in-house movement of course!) and a exhibition caseback.

The Patek Philippe 5160J would be my all time favourite 'art-watch'.

Roller07 · 13 April 2013, 05:43 AM

It becomes art as soon as I put it on.

andromeda160 · 13 April 2013, 05:49 AM

I hope Khalid dosn't mind, but these are his gorgeous patek horses. Dream watches of mine.

james1787 · 13 April 2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

In my opinion a watch becomes art when it has a bunch of complications (in-house movement of course!) and a exhibition caseback.

+1

My Sub is not really something I am afraid to wear anywhere. I do play it smart though.. if I'm doing rough stuff around the house, painting, crawling under the car, etc.. then I don't wear it but otherwise I wear it just about all the time.

singe89 · 13 April 2013, 05:59 AM

One of the main reasons I love Rolex watches is that they are designed to be worn 24/7. Simple, ruggid, reliable and easy to service. I would wear pretty much any rolex daily and wouldnt worry about it.

I consider watches like a PP or AP grand comp a work of art. Super complicated, rare, hard to service, and so expensive I would need a security detail following me around.

cedargrove · 13 April 2013, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

Seems some people around here are worried to wear a Rolex 24-7.

Not worried, just don't like wearing watches to bed, nor the same watch every day of the week.

I think there can be various artistic components in a watch, from pictures on the dial to hand crafted guilloche dials, and finely finished and decorated movements. Sometimes very simple things too - I see the artisitc beauty in the curves on the case of my Milgauss.

AnnemarieGirl · 13 April 2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cedargrove

Not worried, just don't like wearing watches to bed, nor the same watch every day of the week.

I think there can be various artistic components in a watch, from pictures on the dial to hand crafted guilloche dials, and finely finished and decorated movements. Sometimes very simple things too - I see the artisitc beauty in the curves on the case of my Milgauss.

I agree with this comment. I have had a lot of nice things over the years and in the end the watch I am wearing the most is my white dial Milgauss, and the reason is exactly for its simplicity, which is the highest expression of art there is. AM.

DrLindaPhD · 13 April 2013, 11:15 AM

I think all Rolex vintage watch movements (mechanical) are works of art.

TimeOnMyHands · 13 April 2013, 02:01 PM

Thank you for the replies. Many thanks for the thoughts from all!!

Fiery · 13 April 2013, 05:43 PM

For me it's the level of grand complications. Anything in that category is not a watch to wear everyday, but rather was produced to excel in haute horology. Prime example is the Patek Triple Complication 5208P:

SearChart · 13 April 2013, 08:42 PM

That is indeed just pure art.

TSW · 13 April 2013, 08:50 PM

samsam · 13 April 2013, 09:42 PM

IMHO, any watch that you are extra careful when you wear it is considered a piece of art.
As with anything beautiful (a painting for example) you are usually careful when dealing with it. That is what makes art...

ecsub44 · 14 April 2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SamSam

IMHO, any watch that you are extra careful when you wear it is considered a piece of art.
As with anything beautiful (a painting for example) you are usually careful when dealing with it. That is what makes art...

Being careful with an object makes it art?

I'd say that any watch that is substantially made by hand starts leaning towards being "art". Art needs to be something created by a human that is a creative expression of something...or otherwise trying to communicate something.

Rolexis · 14 April 2013, 12:50 AM

This is art.

tonbr · 14 April 2013, 03:57 AM

It's in the eye of the beholder.

thewatchguy93 · 14 April 2013, 06:02 AM

A watch becomes Art in the hands of Jocke..

.... Or

7S26 · 14 April 2013, 06:14 AM

WOW!!!

xxthe_remedyxx · 14 April 2013, 10:39 AM

At about 50K, lol!

shnxx · 14 April 2013, 10:59 AM

Not rolex. That's for sure

13 April 2013, 03:27 AM	#1
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	At what point does a watch become art..? I am curious as to the comments from ROLEX owners, at what point does a fine watch become more of a fine piece of art? Instead of being able to wear it 24/7 without worry - you only wear it on special occasions and otherwise the watch sits in a jewelry box or safe. I am not talking from a fashion point of view (because I don't imagine anyone would wear a ROLEX Masterpiece 24/7) but more from a "gosh I better be careful what I do with this watch on my wrist"... What has always drawn me back to ROLEX is that they really are remarkable little works of art, classic, timeless in design - BUT which one can wear 24/7 without worry. I feel that some watch manufactures place more design on looks, complications, etc. which have to worn with 'care' as opposed to just being worn. Thanks all.

13 April 2013, 03:57 AM	#3
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,715	Watches are Art when... Whether Rolex or any watch, IMHO when it crosses the price hump into fine art valuations...or the dial is so beautiful that the watch function is secondary. Examples: __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	For me it's the level of grand complications. Anything in that category is not a watch to wear everyday, but rather was produced to excel in haute horology. Prime example is the Patek Triple Complication 5208P: __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

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tonbr "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tony Brandt Location: Sweden Watch: 116509, 79280 Posts: 61	It's in the eye of the beholder. __________________ Cheers , and remember, the best way to predict the future, is to create it. Tony

13 April 2013, 03:44 AM	#2
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	I think UN's high end complications fit exactly into that category

13 April 2013, 05:16 AM	#4
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Depends on the individual. Seems some people around here are worried to wear a Rolex 24-7.

13 April 2013, 05:43 AM	#7
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	It becomes art as soon as I put it on.

13 April 2013, 05:59 AM	#10
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	One of the main reasons I love Rolex watches is that they are designed to be worn 24/7. Simple, ruggid, reliable and easy to service. I would wear pretty much any rolex daily and wouldnt worry about it. I consider watches like a PP or AP grand comp a work of art. Super complicated, rare, hard to service, and so expensive I would need a security detail following me around.

13 April 2013, 11:15 AM	#13
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	I think all Rolex vintage watch movements (mechanical) are works of art.

13 April 2013, 02:01 PM	#14
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	Thank you for the replies. Many thanks for the thoughts from all!!

13 April 2013, 09:42 PM	#18
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	IMHO, any watch that you are extra careful when you wear it is considered a piece of art. As with anything beautiful (a painting for example) you are usually careful when dealing with it. That is what makes art...

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thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	A watch becomes Art in the hands of Jocke.. .... Or __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

14 April 2013, 06:14 AM	#23
7S26 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex 116200 + SD Posts: 240	WOW!!!

14 April 2013, 10:39 AM	#24
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	At about 50K, lol!

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shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	Not rolex. That's for sure __________________ newb watch collector

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