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9 January 2021, 10:37 PM | #91 |
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Worries about friends think when I wear a PM watch, or steel or xxx brand?
I don’t really care, nor I care what watch they were, except when I see apple watch, I am saddened by the fact that it’s just trendy.
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Wouldn’t say I’m leaving Rolex (I have 2 which I love) but cannot be arsed with the AD bull so have bought a couple of Panerai which I’ve always had a thing for. I must say I enjoy wearing them way more than the Rolex.
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With a bit of patience and without following the opinion of surrounding people, you can get several nice Rolex models from AD. Let's take the most sought after model, the Daytona, and counting the various combinations of materials, bracelet / strap and dials, we end up to get dozens of different models of Daytona; probably 5 of all these models are available to AD for VIP clients only, all the other Daytona models can be purchased from the AD with a moderate waiting time.
Talking about other brands, I would say that I can easily count 50 non Rolex models that I would be happy and proud to wear. |
9 January 2021, 11:23 PM | #94 |
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I dont think ill ever leave Rolex. I get into other brands/watches while i patiently wait for my order to come through an AD. It my approach so I will never pay over MSRP for a rolex. Here is my latest acquisition that certainly fills the void.
Your office mates can't knock a nicely patina'd Speedy...If the front doesn't impress, then show the back....its a trick that Rolex doesnt offer While i love my BLNR, this one has a whole different level of appreciation! |
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10 January 2021, 12:34 AM | #96 |
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A little while back a Manhattan finance guy had an important client notice his Breguet before a meeting and they chatted about it. It set the tone for a nice meeting.
Gov. Cuomo wears a classic Breguet Marine 5817ST. They can be purchased for a good price now. I would say the new Santos is a great Rolex replacement. |
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VC could also be a good sport choice, although possibly less rugged. Some other brands to consider which may be a step down, Tag, Breitling, Zenith ? |
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10 January 2021, 02:09 AM | #98 |
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Omega is better than Rolex in every way except perception and status. I really think you should buy a watch for you not for what other people think.
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Of course, these “virtues” are part of what have fueled the current Rolex hype and unobtainable nature of many of its models. You might consider 5-digits. As for alternatives, in the sports model/casual segment, the only practically comparable brand is Omega. It loses to Rolex a little bit on name cache and more so on value retention, but design and product quality are certainly in a similar league. Tudor is purposely positioned a little behind Rolex from a business model perspective, but you might be very pleasantly surprised with the brand if you are open to it — so many outstanding watches from Tudor. I agree with you that outside Omega and Tudor, moves in the mid-tier category are to more formal or unique brands, which don’t replace Rolex 1:1. Nothing wrong with that...”variety is the spice of life” as they say. VC is in between Rolex and AP/PP for market pricing, but offers a nice jump on the horological front. The Overseas is very attractive... Best wishes |
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Omega, Tudor, IWC, VC - just to name a few. So many other options of high craftsmanship timepieces but the thread is specifically about others recognizing it. So now one has to shop with the eyes and perceived preferences of other people in mind.
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If you're going for a superficial vanity play Rolex is hard to beat.
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If you go online <to Wikipedia for example> you can do a search and find a list of hundreds of watchmakers, in various countries.
These manufacturers turn out some very fine, interesting, and in many cases reasonable-cost models. Rolex is merely a drop in the bucket on the list. Personally - I have obtained all the Rolex models I desire (and none are the hyped "FOMO" models,) so I have now moved on to other brands. Glad to not be exposed to the issues of obtaining Rolex. It has been surprising <for me anyway> to discover some brands as good, or better than Rolex. For example - DAMASKO - which just blows me away with their innovation and quality. Vintage is also a good way to find great models. Don't know how I would feel, however, if in the future Rolex came out with a "I just gotta have" and realizing it could take years or 2X MSRP to obtain.
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10 January 2021, 03:54 AM | #103 |
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I'm more interested in the assertion that people would turn down an important business deal because the other guy was wearing an Omega.
That's from another world. Or even that the guys in the same company would know enough to judge an Omega. |
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Also consider JLC. Was watching Tim Mosso who featured this gorgeous master control perpetual calander.
https://www.thewatchbox.com/ch/en/shop/4322368.html Class! |
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This right here is how I have found satisfaction when the journey is complete. I have been wearing the same exact 1 watch for almost all of the past 12 years and continue to feel joy every time i put it on.
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The brand is worth far more than the watch. You could put the Rolex name on a Swatch and sell them for 5k a pop. |
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If you are gonna pay grey for any of the hot rolex models, a good alternative will be to just go for an AP or VC. Much better value on these 2 brands especially some of the older models and u still get the prestige of a brand that is many levels above Rolex.
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Which AP? I was practically laughed out of the boutique at crystals for asking about royal oak or ROC. Was offered a $60K rose gold RO or nothing.
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Not in terms of designs aesthetically speaking. I hear you though. The worst past about Rolex is the people who buy them lol
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If Omega doesn't tickle your fancy go Breitling. I like the new direction they are going with their steel sports watches. The new Chronomats are awesome, then you got the classic Navitimers and SuperOceans. The new Kern's Aviator 8's and Premier line if you are feeling leather. Their Emergency quartz is also iconic. Plus if you are buying grey and duty free they are more affordable than Omega.
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I think 15500 and 15450s are possible apart from blue dials. But i guess it differs from country to country. Pretty sure offshores are obtainable too.
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I wish. They sell for a $10,000 USD premium here.
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Tried one yesterday at the Chopard boutique, fantastic watch. I was on the fence for the dial layout but actually is gorgeous. Simple but so nice and it is below 10mm thick. It wears smaller than 41mm. Great watch. To the OP there are watches and watches depending how you look on and at them Many brands out there with an excellent craftsmanship and value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Right. I'm sure William gives a sh*t what they think of his lowly omega.
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