Rolex is the brand for me. And you?

[Solar]

I guess Rolex really is the brand for me.

I was in Montreal over the weekend with my wife and friends. We went to a major AD downtown, and were looking at the various brands; Omega, Chopard, Blancpain, Girard-Perrageaux, Hublot, Tag, Bregeut, Vacheron-Constantin, Panerai, IWC, Glashutte, and of course Rolex.

I was looking at a few Panerai and one remaining Omega Speedy anniversary model (last year's model with the gold sub-dials...nice) as well, they are very nice, but.......

Rolex has decades of proven experience of exploration and adventure behind them.
Rolex has incredibly beautiful (IMO) designs, colours, dial arrangements, etc.
Rolex makes watches that despite being jewellery, tell time very accurately, and can take real punishment.
Rolex has one of the most rugged, accurate, simple chronograph designs in watchmaking in the Daytona movement.
Rolex is a manufacture, making its own movements, smelting its own gold, crafting its own dials, bracelets and components (except for the Kif shock systems which I understand are sourced out).
Rolex has a large world wide service system and will service old and damaged watches to come back like new.


I dunno. If I'm going to shell out big bucks to feed my mechanical watch obsession, I like the idea of a work of art that works and that meets the above critera of the Rolex watch; shock and water resistant, rugged and accurate while being so incredibly beautiful, polished and reflective as this brand we all love. Not being disrespectful of the other brands at all, just expressing all the things about Rolex that make it such a unique and wonderful watch for me.

I guess that's why I'm a member of the Rolex Forums!

Hoping to snare that TT Blue Sub soon,

Chris

[frostie]

I totally agree with what you said. Rolex is the brand for me also. Really reliable watches with high quality and huge brand recognition

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Excellent post, Chris!

Believe me! I have also tried on many, many brands, but nothing really seems to beat Rolex!

[frostie]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Excellent post, Chris!

Believe me! I have also tried on many, many brands, but nothing really seems to beat Rolex!

Would you mind if rolex would manufacture this watch?

[f16570]

Hey Velitsko ,that would probably sell.
All of the reasons originally stated are all the right reasons.

f

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by frostie

Would you mind if rolex would manufacture this watch?

[psynaptic]

must be that new prepetual spring-oyster-drive that roleixo is concocting lol

Originally Posted by frostie

Would you mind if rolex would manufacture this watch?

[frostie]

Originally Posted by psynaptic

must be that new prepetual spring-oyster-drive that roleixo is concocting lol

[stewie]

yea it would be hard for me to own anything other than a rolex. I have looked at the panari, iwc, etc but i think it would be a waste of $ because I would still only wear my Rollies

[kcmo]

I've only worn Rolex for the last two and a half years, and don't see myself wearing any other brand again. Had a Cartier, a Breitling, and a handful of others, but there's just something about a Rolex!

[finance21]

I love Rolex but don't let anyone fool you, Omega makes one hell of a watch too!

[Tools]

I have a lot of watches.. a lot of watches

A Rolex just feels the most comfortable when I put one on..

[marshallr47]

I share your same feelings for Rolex watches. I love their quality. It's a wonderful timepiece.

[Gil F.]

Frostie, that was funny as hell! Good job with the graphic! LMAO

[Tallboy]

I see a lot of other nice watches all the time. The same thought always pops into my head..."It's not a Rollie...".

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Tools

I have a lot of watches.. a lot of watches

A Rolex just feels the most comfortable when I put one on..

I agree, Larry. I've got a bunch of very nice watches. But there's this feeling you get when you strap on the Rolex that you don't get with any other brand.

Jeez, we are sick puppies, aren't we?

[Alcan]

My TT Sub gets worn once a week or so. It depends on my mood and what catches my interest that day. Could be a NOS 60's Roskopf, ancient Russian Moser, vintage Wadsworth or Bulova, whatever. Although my Rolex is my most expensive watch, none of the others take a back seat to it. It's another watch in my collection.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I agree, Larry. I've got a bunch of very nice watches. But there's this feeling you get when you strap on the Rolex that you don't get with any other brand.

Jeez, we are sick puppies, aren't we?

Agreed.
dP

[Transient]

I love Rolex, but that doesn't mean I have no room left in my heart for other watches. I have 3 Omegas; a 10 year old seriously beat up Seamaster, a Seamaster Chronometer, and a Speedmaster Professional, as well as my 16610, and I love them all!!
I'm looking at a gorgeous Chopard at the moment, and there's a Panerai that really catches my eye, then there's the new IWC Cousteau, but I'd love a Rolex YM SS Plat...
There, the list is endless....

[DATEJUSTSS]

Anything else leaves me cold. Rolexes have personality and perfection in design that is unique.

[ashu2289]

Like many here even I had owned other brands like Omega, Breitling but there is nothing like Rolex
In fact after owning a Rolex I never switched to any other brand and surely not going to switch in future, so surely Rolex is the brand for me

[vukotab]

I`ve tried everyhing,I bought everything,but,in the end,there is only White Face Explorer II on my wrist!

[GR8YT]

Except Rolex Oyster models, I think Omegas Seamaster and Speedmaster models are really nice watches!

[simplicity]

i agree . i enjoy my daytona 116518 and love it, BUT,
i do love my Patek , Lange ,Piaget and PAM too ....
not for the same reasons ............