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MR. STEEL · 9 May 2019, 06:10 AM

I notice that the two seem to have an inexplicable connection. Is there a history of this or is just that their aesthetics meld well together?

Dsmith1974 · 9 May 2019, 06:27 AM

There are better cars and there are better watches. Maybe Porsche and Rolex overlap as they’re both reliable, trustworthy, plenty good enough and well loved?

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Chiboy · 9 May 2019, 06:33 AM

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

REDiesel · 9 May 2019, 06:34 AM

Iconic

jlovda · 9 May 2019, 06:35 AM

Expensive car, expensive watch.

twitch54 · 9 May 2019, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

There are better cars and there are better watches. Maybe Porsche and Rolex overlap as they’re both reliable, trustworthy, plenty good enough and well loved?

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agreed ............

365DAS · 9 May 2019, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

Couldn’t have said it better!

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77T · 9 May 2019, 06:45 AM

They share one attribute:
Fairly high repair costs.

Treat them well; they will reward you.

Riden hard and put up wet, not so well.

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1665fan · 9 May 2019, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by REDiesel

Iconic

Nail on the head!!!!

Galaga167 · 9 May 2019, 06:59 AM

So which Rolex is the 911? I’m pretty sure I know.

RyanJ · 9 May 2019, 07:05 AM

Many people who buy flashy watches also buy flashy cars.

Let's try not to pretend there are many other reasons..

Next we will say all the "Show me your watch and your..." are not just wealth comparison / brag threads.

jonnyz1245 · 9 May 2019, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

Perfectly stated

singe89 · 9 May 2019, 07:11 AM

affordable luxury with perceived exclusivity and timeless design. Also everyday usability

schoolboy · 9 May 2019, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

Agree 100%

987PC · 9 May 2019, 07:14 AM

Both Rolex and Porsche are appreciated for their quality and timeless looks / history through evolution.
No direct link between the two except that the people who appreciate one will most likely appreciate the other too...

rudestew · 9 May 2019, 07:14 AM

Iconic design that has stood the test of time.

faz · 9 May 2019, 07:37 AM

1965 vs 2018

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strafer_kid · 9 May 2019, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

Well put - I am very fortunate to have both and whilst neither can be described as perfect, they tick so many boxes!

Ungucpho · 9 May 2019, 07:56 AM

Both companies tend to put their spec sheets in the copy machine, set the size to 105% and call it a new product

scombs263 · 9 May 2019, 07:57 AM

Love them both....Great pair....

996marty · 9 May 2019, 07:57 AM

They are both iconic makes built to last a lifetime

Crazy Lugs · 9 May 2019, 08:00 AM

Two words - constant refinement

thesharkfactor · 9 May 2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dsmith1974

There are better cars..

Are there? I think there are cars as good as, but better?

German engineered cars are the best in the world. Porsche are amongst the best German cars or at least as good as the best Mercedes (I think better than). They say 60% of all Porsches ever built are still out there. You cannot say that about any other German car. They are built to last a lifetime. Others are not, they are built to break and be disposable after 10yrs/120,000 miles. Heck, most modern cars break and are for the bin anytime soon after the manufactures warranty runs out, usually about 6yrs they are all fu**ed in some way.

You can jump into modern 911 (I reference modern being up to 22yrs old (996 onwards)) and drive it across Europe then when you get home, you could go do it again. Try that in an aged Ferrari or similar exotica..

Porsche is great. Rolex is great too.

My thoughts at least.

JayHantz · 9 May 2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

Agreed on all points!

exador · 9 May 2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

German engineered cars are the best in the world.

Ref: VW Dieselgate/DSG Class Action

Quote:

Porsche are amongst the best German cars or at least as good as the best Mercedes (I think better than). They say 60% of all Porsches ever built are still out there. You cannot say that about any other German car. They are built to last a lifetime.

Ref: 996
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...e-911-996-3-4/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cul...e-collectible/

Jojoshop · 9 May 2019, 08:49 AM

You buy them and you never look back

bradyb · 9 May 2019, 08:52 AM

911 = Submariner, for reasons mentioned.

Never really thought about it before, but makes sense - wow.

nicon · 9 May 2019, 08:55 AM

There is no connection whatsoever.

brandrea · 9 May 2019, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO.

About sums it up

escobar144 · 9 May 2019, 09:06 AM

Base model bitch checking in

9 May 2019, 06:10 AM	#1
MR. STEEL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: brooklyn Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 101	What is it about Porsche 911 & Rolex I notice that the two seem to have an inexplicable connection. Is there a history of this or is just that their aesthetics meld well together?

9 May 2019, 06:33 AM	#3
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,384	Enduring classic style, evolutionary change, relatively high end (but not the highest end), and every day usability. IMO. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	They share one attribute: Fairly high repair costs. Treat them well; they will reward you. Riden hard and put up wet, not so well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 May 2019, 07:37 AM	#17
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	What is it about Porsche 911 & Rolex 1965 vs 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

9 May 2019, 06:27 AM	#2
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	There are better cars and there are better watches. Maybe Porsche and Rolex overlap as they’re both reliable, trustworthy, plenty good enough and well loved? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 May 2019, 06:34 AM	#4
REDiesel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA Watch: GV 18038 DJ Smurf Posts: 625	Iconic

9 May 2019, 06:35 AM	#5
jlovda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: John Location: Midwest Watch: 5513,1675,216570 Posts: 1,465	Expensive car, expensive watch.

9 May 2019, 06:59 AM	#10
Galaga167 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex GMT Master 2 Posts: 716	So which Rolex is the 911? I’m pretty sure I know.

9 May 2019, 07:05 AM	#11
RyanJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Atlantis Posts: 1,432	Many people who buy flashy watches also buy flashy cars. Let's try not to pretend there are many other reasons.. Next we will say all the "Show me your watch and your..." are not just wealth comparison / brag threads.

9 May 2019, 07:11 AM	#13
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	affordable luxury with perceived exclusivity and timeless design. Also everyday usability

9 May 2019, 07:14 AM	#15
987PC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Paul Location: England Posts: 8	Both Rolex and Porsche are appreciated for their quality and timeless looks / history through evolution. No direct link between the two except that the people who appreciate one will most likely appreciate the other too...

9 May 2019, 07:14 AM	#16
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	Iconic design that has stood the test of time.

9 May 2019, 07:56 AM	#19
Ungucpho "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 264	Both companies tend to put their spec sheets in the copy machine, set the size to 105% and call it a new product

9 May 2019, 07:57 AM	#20
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Love them both....Great pair....

9 May 2019, 07:57 AM	#21
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 2,647	They are both iconic makes built to last a lifetime

9 May 2019, 08:00 AM	#22
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	Two words - constant refinement

9 May 2019, 08:49 AM	#26
Jojoshop "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: LA Watch: BLNR Posts: 492	You buy them and you never look back

9 May 2019, 08:52 AM	#27
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	911 = Submariner, for reasons mentioned. Never really thought about it before, but makes sense - wow.

9 May 2019, 08:55 AM	#28
nicon "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Poland Watch: 16610 Posts: 333	There is no connection whatsoever.

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