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12 February 2018, 03:36 PM | #91 |
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13 February 2018, 01:47 PM | #94 |
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Buy and wear what you like. Life is short enjoy what you like.
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That is true. I had a first-gen 42mm PO, and it did not wear any larger than a six-digit Sub, with the exception of thickness. I haven't tried on the newer 39.5mm version, but I'm concerned I might find it too small, since the 42mm version (and the Sub) fit me perfectly.
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I have also lost interest in Rolex. Sold my last Rolex, a BLNR, late last year.
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14 February 2018, 02:05 PM | #98 | |
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Collector value and name prestige are involved here to a degree that dwarfs the "functional" aspects. In a free market that is all fine, but I do question those who think the major value lies in the watch itself. In the art world several works thought to be Rembrandt were removed from museums when discovered not to have been done by him. Same quality painting, only the name has changed, but the value plummets. The name was everything. I am at the moment getting my 1979 Datejust serviced for a sum greater than the cost of my Christopher Ward, in fact not far off the price I paid for the the Rolex new in 1984. This may be the last time I do this before making it a show queen. Name alone is not enough for me to justify the premium, although for some it means everything. |
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What kind of time is your CW GMT keeping? |
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16 February 2018, 02:31 PM | #100 |
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I always want to buy another Panerai but it’s so hard for me to get away from Rolex when it comes down to it.
Big difference in wearing a Rolex and wearing a Tudor. So yes, worth the money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I decided to time it again from a full manual wind, and this time it held spot on for three days and then slowly started loosing time as it wound down due to insufficient wrist activity, as much as 2 seconds / day. However when I was active, it would hold time without loss. Neither of my Rolexes has matched this, so there is no issue when it comes to accuracy with the Trident GMT It is beautifully made. |
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16 February 2018, 04:27 PM | #102 |
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Maybe the psychology in giving up the more prestigious name makes the difference, not any big difference in fit and finish.
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16 February 2018, 11:17 PM | #103 |
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Rolex is branded after many many years as the top luxury watch. To watch enthusiasts that point can be argued. To the average person Rolex is synonymous with luxury. The name brand means everything. You will never see a Tudor resell like a Rolex. There is a big difference.
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The AP and VC could play into this a bit. Even with those at least one Rolex in the stable as a beater is necessary.:)
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16 February 2018, 11:37 PM | #105 |
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18 February 2018, 02:25 PM | #106 | |
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Not everyone wants the attention a luxury brand name brings. I would be happy to pay less for the watch and let them remove the name. It is the watch I want, as I like the product. |
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18 February 2018, 02:54 PM | #108 | |
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Everyone prefers stock as an investment. However Rolex can easily be an investment, not many brands hold that value. Don’t kid yourself, the name means everything. Exact same watch without the Rolex brand is worth nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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19 February 2018, 12:50 AM | #109 |
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Actually, that has been my point all along, although I still think it is a good watch, to me, worth about 20% of the current price.
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19 February 2018, 01:42 AM | #110 |
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Forget the watches or the investment, Rolex is the best for gossip and intrigue on the net bar none... I hear the Daily Mail is now devoting a whole section to them and an AD's Sidebar of Shame.
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19 February 2018, 01:44 AM | #111 |
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19 February 2018, 01:58 AM | #112 |
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Totally understand the OP's feeling. I like my Rolexes, won't exchange them for anything else and would probably be after them if I didn't have them, but I hardly ever wear them. They arme great watches, but they just don't transport as much emotion for me personally as other watches. Consequently, no Rolexes on my purchasing list other than perhaps the white Daytona C and even that I'm in no hurry for...
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As some members here stated, they buy the watch because it is a Rolex, not just because it's a good watch. And if it wasn't branded Rolex they wouldn't give it a second look?? Wow.
Sort of puts me off Rolex even more, not that watch, the brand. |
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19 February 2018, 02:21 AM | #115 |
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The Skydweller is off my list btw, it's too thick after trying out the bi metal one instore. There's still one with my name on when it comes in, I'll give a heads up when it does in case anyone wants it.
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I'm out of the Rolex business for now. And I've never been happier. But I still love the board.
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20 February 2018, 05:28 PM | #117 | |
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Once it indicated you had picked a good watch, but now, (my subjective generalizations here, nothing personal directed at others) it means I have drunk the cool-aid and joined the name dropping exhibitionist crowd while being financially punished for the privilege. |
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20 February 2018, 10:13 PM | #118 | |
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On the other hand my 116610 cost me 7000 dollars and I am offered up to 7,500 for it, so until now it has cost me zero dollars and as a gift I could buy a CW. I have always said that the cheapest watch is the Rolex, sometimes it even comes free to use it for a few years. I am in LOVE of Rolex |
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