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soho · 20 May 2012, 06:11 AM

Here's my take:

DJ 3-series
DJII M3
GMT-Master II 5-series
Submariner 6-series
Explorer X3
Explorer II X5
Milgauss X6
DD 7-series
Daytona M6
Skydweller Z8

I know I didn't get all the models and variations (metals/engines) and some were tough calls. Would welcome other views, and obviously there are no right and wrong answers.

joe100 · 20 May 2012, 06:23 AM

And the airking would be the 1-series. I own both mmm

soho · 20 May 2012, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

And the airking would be the 1-series. I own both mmm

Good addition.

gargamel647 · 20 May 2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by soho

If Rolexes were BMW's

They would need servicing more than once ever five years.

Ravager135 · 20 May 2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

And the airking would be the 1-series. I own both mmm

I lease a 128i convertible. Unfortunately I usually pair mine with a Submariner or now my Explorer II.

HERITAGE82 · 20 May 2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ravager135

I lease a 128i convertible. Unfortunately I usually pair mine with a Submariner or now my Explorer II.

Congrats on the Explorer II.....I love the polar!

chhatre9 · 20 May 2012, 06:33 AM

I would switch the sub and GMT based on popularity...

Trouble15 · 20 May 2012, 06:53 AM

I guess it's kind of an accurate guess as I own a TT DJ & a 3 series hardtop convertible.

MYK · 20 May 2012, 06:55 AM

The milgauss defintely the 6 series, both were discontinued due to lack of popularity and both got back :)

HongNinja · 20 May 2012, 08:55 AM

Then the SD = MINI Cooper.

SALTY · 20 May 2012, 09:07 AM

If Rolex watxches were BMWs they would be reliable and durable, they would hold their value and they woul-d only require spa time about once every five years - or less!

snaggle · 20 May 2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Nimrod

If Rolex watxches were BMWs they would be reliable and durable, they would hold their value and they woul-d only require spa time about once every five years - or less!

I would have to say the complete opposite to that.

If Rolex was like BMW, they would not be reliable nor durable, and they would retain their value horribly compared to other car companies such as Lexus.

The only way Rolex I see is just like BMW an exact match, is advertising. BMW is one of the top brands that spend most money on advertisements. Why do you think BMW has become such a big name in cars, advertising... Only difference is, Rolex is actually good. But still not as good as other brands who dont advertise as much, such as PP and VC for example..

2th Dr · 23 May 2012, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by snaggle

I would have to say the complete opposite to that.

If Rolex was like BMW, they would not be reliable nor durable, and they would retain their value horribly compared to other car companies such as Lexus.

The only way Rolex I see is just like BMW an exact match, is advertising. BMW is one of the top brands that spend most money on advertisements. Why do you think BMW has become such a big name in cars, advertising... Only difference is, Rolex is actually good. But still not as good as other brands who dont advertise as much, such as PP and VC for example..

If Rolex was like BMW, I would not have ANY in my collection.

gregmoeck · 20 May 2012, 09:22 AM

my BMW gets driven once a week, never had a problem, solid as a rock

Frogman4me · 20 May 2012, 09:27 AM

Sd = m6
Daytona = X6 M

Hairdude1 · 20 May 2012, 10:34 AM

Rolex= Rolls Royce IMO
AP= BMW
VC= Bentley
PP= Mercedes

gwalker · 20 May 2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Rolex= Rolls Royce IMO
AP= BMW
VC= Bentley
PP= Mercedes

So a Rolex=Rolls and PP=MB........

Huge Rolex fan here but really (I love Rolex but I'm not pretending it's something equal to the others as far as ranking watches)...

There is a reason PP, VC, AP are widely considered the top watchmakers.

Thea threads don't do anything but try to compare apples to cows. Cool idea but never works.

Hairdude1 · 21 May 2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

So a Rolex=Rolls and PP=MB........

Huge Rolex fan here but really (I love Rolex but I'm not pretending it's something equal to the others as far as ranking watches)...

There is a reason PP, VC, AP are widely considered the top watchmakers.

Thea threads don't do anything but try to compare apples to cows. Cool idea but never works.

Agreed... I was reaching. Swap PP and Rolex.

johnbeth · 20 May 2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Rolex= Rolls Royce IMO
AP= BMW
VC= Bentley
PP= Mercedes

You should reverse PP with Rolex.

Now your list is partially correct.

rr-nyc · 20 May 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

so a rolex=rolls and pp=mb........

Huge rolex fan here but really (i love rolex but i'm not pretending it's something equal to the others as far as ranking watches)...

There is a reason pp, vc, ap are widely considered the top watchmakers.

Thea threads don't do anything but try to compare apples to cows. Cool idea but never works.

+1

ndsleep612 · 20 May 2012, 02:38 PM

A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems.

A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.

Wing-Co · 20 May 2012, 02:53 PM

I have DSSD and BMW X5 M Sport - both black, too big for actual need, both never used for design (diving and off-road), but both are fantastic!

gwalker · 20 May 2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wing-Co

I have DSSD and BMW X5 M Sport - both black, too big for actual need, both never used for design (diving and off-road), but both are fantastic!

I'm being serious here but do you really think the X5 M is too big and an "off road" car. The DSSD should be grouped with the Excursion. Awesome bit so over engineered it's almost impractical.

Wing-Co · 20 May 2012, 03:11 PM

My X5 never goes off-road, it might get dirty! However, when the snow and ice came in the Winter in the Netherlands, with winter tyres it was very secure.
The X5 is like many things that we buy far in excess of what we need, but it's all a balance on how you want to spend your earnings, some folks like holidays others Rolex and BMW.
One thing for sure is that my BMW will loose considerably more money until it is worth nothing within 2 decades, the Rolex shouldn't.

gwalker · 20 May 2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Wing-Co

My X5 never goes off-road, it might get dirty! However, when the snow and ice came in the Winter in the Netherlands, with winter tyres it was very secure.
The X5 is like many things that we buy far in excess of what we need, but it's all a balance on how you want to spend your earnings, some folks like holidays others Rolex and BMW.
One thing for sure is that my BMW will loose considerably more money until it is worth nothing within 2 decades, the Rolex shouldn't.

I gotcha. As for my car purchases they are for my pleasure. I don't care if they are worth 50% less in 6 months. We enjoy them. My last boat probably lost a SubC a month in value over the first year after I got it. That's ok with me. My fiancé loves it as well as my friends and family. Yea Rolexes generally keep their value but they don't go fast, you can't fish off of them, and really I'm the only one getting enjoyment from it. With my cars and boats (mostly) I can give others such happy memories. this means more to me than some watch. Watching my fiancé catching her first billfish last summer was worth everything. Knowing that my things are making my friends and family happy does something much deeper inside than the owning of some watch. I know Rolex is a very special peice but my friends and family comes first and foremost.

Ignore this. Damn I wet way off topic..... HAHA

DCgator · 21 May 2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Wing-Co

I have DSSD and BMW X5 M Sport - both black, too big for actual need, both never used for design (diving and off-road), but both are fantastic!

BOOM! Spot on!

NYC6 · 21 May 2012, 10:28 AM

Dont know about the reasoning behind matching Rolex/BMW but in my case.....135i and Submariner because I own both and very happy with my decisions.

steveubal · 21 May 2012, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=ndsleep612;3302163]A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems.

A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.[/

I disagree, perhaps Lexus can be compared to Tag not Rolex. Lexus just isn't on the same level with luxury and status as the Germans.

Paulie 50 · 23 May 2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ndsleep612

A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems.

A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.

Not really, because if you want to use Analogies, is the Tudor truly a Rolex ?? because as sure as eggs are eggs the Lexus is a Toyota.

beshannon · 23 May 2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ndsleep612

A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems.

A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.

The Lexus my Mother owned was one of the worst pieces of junk Toyota has ever built and that is saying something.

My two BMW's have been flawless.

20 May 2012, 06:11 AM	#1
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,057	If Rolexes were BMWs Here's my take: DJ 3-series DJII M3 GMT-Master II 5-series Submariner 6-series Explorer X3 Explorer II X5 Milgauss X6 DD 7-series Daytona M6 Skydweller Z8 I know I didn't get all the models and variations (metals/engines) and some were tough calls. Would welcome other views, and obviously there are no right and wrong answers.

20 May 2012, 06:23 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	And the airking would be the 1-series. I own both mmm __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 May 2012, 09:07 AM	#11
SALTY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Watch: Your Six Posts: 1,500	If Rolex watxches were BMWs they would be reliable and durable, they would hold their value and they woul-d only require spa time about once every five years - or less! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man.

20 May 2012, 06:33 AM	#7
chhatre9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: US Posts: 106	I would switch the sub and GMT based on popularity...

20 May 2012, 06:53 AM	#8
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	I guess it's kind of an accurate guess as I own a TT DJ & a 3 series hardtop convertible.

20 May 2012, 06:55 AM	#9
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	The milgauss defintely the 6 series, both were discontinued due to lack of popularity and both got back :)

20 May 2012, 08:55 AM	#10
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	Then the SD = MINI Cooper.

20 May 2012, 09:22 AM	#14
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	my BMW gets driven once a week, never had a problem, solid as a rock

20 May 2012, 09:27 AM	#15
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Sd = m6 Daytona = X6 M

20 May 2012, 10:34 AM	#16
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Rolex= Rolls Royce IMO AP= BMW VC= Bentley PP= Mercedes

20 May 2012, 02:38 PM	#21
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems. A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.

20 May 2012, 02:53 PM	#22
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	I have DSSD and BMW X5 M Sport - both black, too big for actual need, both never used for design (diving and off-road), but both are fantastic!

20 May 2012, 03:11 PM	#24
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	My X5 never goes off-road, it might get dirty! However, when the snow and ice came in the Winter in the Netherlands, with winter tyres it was very secure. The X5 is like many things that we buy far in excess of what we need, but it's all a balance on how you want to spend your earnings, some folks like holidays others Rolex and BMW. One thing for sure is that my BMW will loose considerably more money until it is worth nothing within 2 decades, the Rolex shouldn't.

21 May 2012, 10:28 AM	#27
NYC6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dennis Location: L.I./N.Y. Watch: SUBMARINER 14060M Posts: 2,769	Dont know about the reasoning behind matching Rolex/BMW but in my case.....135i and Submariner because I own both and very happy with my decisions.

21 May 2012, 09:04 AM	#28
steveubal "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Northeast PA, USA Watch: Rolex Milgauss Posts: 23	[QUOTE=ndsleep612;3302163]A few of my friends drive BMWs and they've caused them nothing but problems. A better comparison for Rolex would be Lexus. Those cars are known for luxury and reliability, similar to Rolex watches.[/ I disagree, perhaps Lexus can be compared to Tag not Rolex. Lexus just isn't on the same level with luxury and status as the Germans.

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