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steel4me · 20 November 2008, 02:36 PM

How would you react if you found out your ROLEX was assembled in a country other than Switzerland???

I will sell all 3 of mine, take the $$ and buy some gold with it and never look back at ROLEX ....

sharif · 20 November 2008, 03:43 PM

Lots of hypothetical questions being asked lately. :)

The chances of this happening, are more remote than the chances of the rotation of the earth reversing.

chicagowatchman · 21 November 2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sharif

Lots of hypothetical questions being asked lately. :)

The chances of this happening, are more remote than the chances of the rotation of the earth reversing.

TT Datejust · 20 November 2008, 03:55 PM

If it's happened, I will never buy Rolex again!

JJ Irani · 20 November 2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

How would you react if you found out your ROLEX was assembled in a country other than Switzerland???

I will sell all 3 of mine, take the $$ and buy some gold with it and never look back at ROLEX ....

So who cares?

If it ain't SWISS MADE, hopefully it's a SWISS MAID!!!

C. Davidson · 20 November 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So who cares?

If it ain't SWISS MADE, hopefully it's a SWISS MAID!!!

Z-Sub · 20 November 2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So who cares?

If it ain't SWISS MADE, hopefully it's a SWISS MAID!!!

It won't say "swiss made" if not assembled in Swiss.
I don't think this will happen but it is does and maintains the quality, I may still consider it but I might not. Maybe I'll look at Seiko then

argee1977 · 20 November 2008, 05:03 PM

So if hypothetically Rolex moved their factory to Germany, Belguim or France and had the exact same facilities, staff and materials you wouldn't buy from them?

I know the 'Swiss Made' thing is a mark of distinction, but is it really that important where a watch is finally assembled, there's a few German watch companies that make fantastic watches and they've not felt the urge to move across the border.

Passion4Rolex · 21 November 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

So if hypothetically Rolex moved their factory to Germany, Belguim or France and had the exact same facilities, staff and materials you wouldn't buy from them?

I know the 'Swiss Made' thing is a mark of distinction, but is it really that important where a watch is finally assembled, there's a few German watch companies that make fantastic watches and they've not felt the urge to move across the border.

I do especially if I pay 3000+ for a watch I would at least expect it to be made in SWISS, makes it more exclusive to know that product is only made in one city in one country! Were it originated from!

pz93c · 21 November 2008, 03:54 AM

Yeah, if it were made in Texas.

TempoKing · 22 November 2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

So who cares?

If it ain't SWISS MADE, hopefully it's a SWISS MAID!!!

I'take Swiss Maid all day long !
ok ok.. not al day long..impossible at my age..

jac67 · 20 November 2008, 08:10 PM

Wouldn't bother me a bit.

John.

ArizonaHD · 20 November 2008, 08:27 PM

Well if it was overhauled outside of Switzerland, it was reassembled / assembled outside of Switzerland. If a 71 Ferrari Daytona (365 GTS/4) was restored in Spartanburg, South Carolina would it be an American car. Is a Mercedes built in Tuscaloosa County Alabama a German car.

gone-rolex-mad · 20 November 2008, 08:45 PM

Will not happen!!!!

Alcan · 20 November 2008, 08:57 PM

It would make no difference to me providing the quality of the components and assembly remained the same.

steel4me · 20 November 2008, 09:11 PM

some moderators of this board need to chill out ... they are a little too uptight about freedom of speech ... this is what I got from one moderator, regarding this topic:

The whole issue of a Rolex being made outside Switzerland as a notion is absurd, but that isn't why you were infracted.

You are asking people again to discriminate in their purchases based on country of manufacture and impliedly invite people to disparage one country from another. This will quite likely result in disharmony and disputation based on the ability of one country to make a product of the same quality as another.

You have been warned and you seem to have no regard for the rules or the consequences. You will be held responsible for any racial unrest your new thread creates.

INFRACTED??? For freedom of Speech??? WTF???? Who is running this board? some moderators need to find better things to do ....it is totally absurd....

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 03:17 AM

OH BOY!!

IBTL

redshirt1957 · 21 November 2008, 03:19 AM

My current wife was made in America with Irish OME parts. Anyone like to buy her?

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

My current wife was made in America with Irish OME parts. Anyone like to buy her?

If there's one guy here who can quickly defrost a tense situation, it would have to be you, ya tosser!!

redshirt1957 · 21 November 2008, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

If there's one guy here who can quickly defrost a tense situation, it would have to be you, ya tosser!!

Last defrosting of a tense situation was after the wife ate a few chili peppers.

James T · 21 November 2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

My current wife was made in America with Irish OME parts. Anyone like to buy her?

What the heck is OME..... did you mean OEM??

redshirt1957 · 21 November 2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

What the heck is OME..... did you mean OEM??

You are asking ME to explain what I mean. Geez, have you read any of my other posts!

f16570 · 20 November 2008, 09:18 PM

Why is it so important to you that you would sell them and never look back at them?

Alcan · 20 November 2008, 09:27 PM

Steelman, some friendly advice. Don't poke a tiger with a sharp stick.

steel4me · 20 November 2008, 09:25 PM

Because the watch being made exclusively in Switzerland is to me what ROLEX is all about ... apart from their history and all, knowing it is in built in house in a small exclusive place is part of the appeal ....

Lol-x · 20 November 2008, 09:29 PM

Steel4me you were given an infraction for starting the thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by steel4me

How would you react if you found out your ROLEX was assembled in China or India or any other 3rd world nation?

I will sell all 3 of mine, take the $$ and buy some gold with it and never look back at ROLEX ....

No you chose to start a similar thread and were merely given a warning by way of a personal message.

By publishing that personal message and in the manner that you have, it appears that you wish to publicly disparage me. I don't really appreciate that, and it was totally unnecessary.
This is not a forum to do and say as you wish, there are people from all over the world and there are rules regarding decorum and issues which you agreed to abide when joining.
I'm quite surprised that you choose to make what was a private matter public and disparage a moderation action that was taken and one in no way prevented you from discussing the topic as you presented it in this thread.

So yes I am chilled.

sirjohnbrian · 20 November 2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Steel4me you were given an infraction for starting the thread:

No you chose to start a similar thread and were merely given a warning by way of a personal message.

By publishing that personal message and in the manner that you have, it appears that you wish to publicly disparage me. I don't really appreciate that, and it was totally unnecessary.
This is not a forum to do and say as you wish, there are people from all over the world and there are rules regarding decorum and issues which you agreed to abide when joining.
I'm quite surprised that you choose to make what was a private matter public and disparage a moderation action that was taken and one in no way prevented you from discussing the topic as you presented it in this thread.

So yes I am chilled.

Well said, well handled. Freedom of speech does not imply freedom from social responsibility.

That being said, and to stay on topic, I buy a Swiss watch because it's suppose to be Swiss made. That's not to say any country has a monopoly on quality, I suspect there are a lot of shoddy Swiss products. But when a company makes its reputation on its country of origin, moving is a little like betraying a public trust.

f16570 · 20 November 2008, 10:05 PM

Thanks for your answer.

bestcover · 20 November 2008, 11:09 PM

i would sold mine

f16570 · 20 November 2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bestcover

i would sold mine

Why? Your watch would still be Swiss Made

20 November 2008, 02:36 PM	#1
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	What if your ROLEX was assembled outside Switzerland? How would you react if you found out your ROLEX was assembled in a country other than Switzerland??? I will sell all 3 of mine, take the $$ and buy some gold with it and never look back at ROLEX ....

20 November 2008, 05:03 PM	#8
argee1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Ryan Location: England Watch: AP ROC Posts: 1,462	So if hypothetically Rolex moved their factory to Germany, Belguim or France and had the exact same facilities, staff and materials you wouldn't buy from them? I know the 'Swiss Made' thing is a mark of distinction, but is it really that important where a watch is finally assembled, there's a few German watch companies that make fantastic watches and they've not felt the urge to move across the border. __________________ PANERAI, MORE THAN A WATCH, LESS THAN A KITKAT

20 November 2008, 08:45 PM	#14
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Will not happen!!!! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

20 November 2008, 08:57 PM	#15
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	It would make no difference to me providing the quality of the components and assembly remained the same. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 November 2008, 09:18 PM	#23
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Why is it so important to you that you would sell them and never look back at them? __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

20 November 2008, 03:43 PM	#2
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	Lots of hypothetical questions being asked lately. :) The chances of this happening, are more remote than the chances of the rotation of the earth reversing.

20 November 2008, 03:55 PM	#4
TT Datejust Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: HongKong Posts: 72	If it's happened, I will never buy Rolex again!

21 November 2008, 03:54 AM	#10
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Yeah, if it were made in Texas.

20 November 2008, 08:10 PM	#12
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Wouldn't bother me a bit. John.

20 November 2008, 08:27 PM	#13
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Well if it was overhauled outside of Switzerland, it was reassembled / assembled outside of Switzerland. If a 71 Ferrari Daytona (365 GTS/4) was restored in Spartanburg, South Carolina would it be an American car. Is a Mercedes built in Tuscaloosa County Alabama a German car.

20 November 2008, 09:11 PM	#16
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	some moderators of this board need to chill out ... they are a little too uptight about freedom of speech ... this is what I got from one moderator, regarding this topic: The whole issue of a Rolex being made outside Switzerland as a notion is absurd, but that isn't why you were infracted. You are asking people again to discriminate in their purchases based on country of manufacture and impliedly invite people to disparage one country from another. This will quite likely result in disharmony and disputation based on the ability of one country to make a product of the same quality as another. You have been warned and you seem to have no regard for the rules or the consequences. You will be held responsible for any racial unrest your new thread creates. INFRACTED??? For freedom of Speech??? WTF???? Who is running this board? some moderators need to find better things to do ....it is totally absurd....

21 November 2008, 03:17 AM	#17
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	OH BOY!! IBTL

21 November 2008, 03:19 AM	#18
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	My current wife was made in America with Irish OME parts. Anyone like to buy her?

20 November 2008, 09:27 PM	#24
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Steelman, some friendly advice. Don't poke a tiger with a sharp stick. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 November 2008, 09:25 PM	#25
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	Because the watch being made exclusively in Switzerland is to me what ROLEX is all about ... apart from their history and all, knowing it is in built in house in a small exclusive place is part of the appeal ....

20 November 2008, 10:05 PM	#28
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Thanks for your answer. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

20 November 2008, 11:09 PM	#29
bestcover Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: IL Posts: 24	i would sold mine

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