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GolfPunk · 30 January 2016, 02:47 AM

My business partner who now wears an Apple Watch, and also thinks I'm mad for paying as much for a watch as I have (incidentally, he bought a brand new Audi S3 last year and it's worth £13000 less than he paid for it!!) He decided to try and explain to me that Apple watches are more of a luxury watch than Rolex because of some crazy survey. He then posted the link on FB.

I suppose each to their own but that includes me buying Rolex and him not commenting negatively too!

Here is my response:

opaline460 · 30 January 2016, 02:56 AM

Thats funny!

beer · 30 January 2016, 03:02 AM

i wonder who they asked to take part in the survey

i am sure asking facebook users whether they prefer modern technology or a mechanical watch will skew the results

nick c · 30 January 2016, 03:02 AM

Did they go to Apple Store for the survey?

lpolito415 · 30 January 2016, 03:03 AM

Lol...there are a lot of stupid people out there.

hoanghung45 · 30 January 2016, 03:04 AM

i'm not even mad. I see that's funny as well

watchwatcher · 30 January 2016, 03:04 AM

Gary, I believe your "dick head" comment to be spot on.

silverbullet818 · 30 January 2016, 03:05 AM

Apple fanboi's

They skew survey results.

Just tell your friend to check in 10 years from now the value of his Apple watch after it's no longer supported and can't take on the new firmware. Let's compare residual values then LOL.

Our Rolex will work and for the most part be maintainable while the Apple watch may not be.

GolfPunk · 30 January 2016, 03:14 AM

The big thing is, I've shown him the amazing workings of a mechanical watch and he's very impressed but sees paying thousands a waste of money but then he loses £13k in 1 year on a car???? I discussed about passing his Apple Watch to his son one day as a heirloom!!

Knappo 1307 · 30 January 2016, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer

i wonder who they asked to take part in the survey

i am sure asking facebook users whether they prefer modern technology or a mechanical watch will skew the results

You must not have read the response, "Dickheads"....

rolex_DateJust · 30 January 2016, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

You must not have read the response, "Dickheads"....

beer · 30 January 2016, 03:54 AM

GolfPunk · 30 January 2016, 03:59 AM

Let's be honest...if 100 ex convicts were surveyed on their favourite pastime, your not going to get many saying their favourite pastime is a night out with the family, fine dining and drinking fine wine!

KrismanX · 30 January 2016, 04:20 AM

Good thing the article was from an unbiased source like cultofmac.com

I recently totaled my car and many of my peers(non-WIS) instantly pointed to my watch as a source of additional down payment funds. These are the individuals I credit with lowering my faith in humanity. Why would I "trade" a(for all intent and purpose) non-depreciating asset for a highly-depreciating asset and agree it was a positive move.

I, obviously, have opted for my Brompton, Uber, my selfless better half and the kindness of a few friends to get me around.

Dubarzy · 30 January 2016, 04:28 AM

It wasn't even a survey. The rankings came from "measuring social media mentions and consumer sentiment from more than 700 million posts between 2014 and 2015". So I guess people on Facebook talk more about the Apple Watch than they do about Rolex? That means Apple has surpassed Rolex as a luxury brand?? Pretty misleading..........

Daytona88 · 30 January 2016, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GolfPunk

My business partner who now wears an Apple Watch, and also thinks I'm mad for paying as much for a watch as I have (incidentally, he bought a brand new Audi S3 last year and it's worth £13000 less than he paid for it!!) He decided to try and explain to me that Apple watches are more of a luxury watch than Rolex because of some crazy survey. He then posted the link on FB.

I suppose each to their own but that includes me buying Rolex and him not commenting negatively too!

Here is my response:

Hilarious

JohnFair · 30 January 2016, 04:51 AM

A friend borrowed an Apple watch while his GMT was in for service. He hated it because you have to take it off every night and charge it! He also didn't think it was water proof.

Etschell · 30 January 2016, 04:54 AM

ah the apple watch, just another misstep in apples journey to irrelevancy.

guy369 · 30 January 2016, 05:08 AM

I'll take an appreciating asset over a depreciating one any day of the week!

axjimenez · 30 January 2016, 05:10 AM

While I have respect for the Apple Watch, this is rubbish.

KrismanX · 30 January 2016, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy369

I'll take an appreciating asset over a depreciating one any day of the week!

x2

Spartacus · 30 January 2016, 05:17 AM

It could be true, but in what category of ranking. Was it, total value of the brand, sales of the product, or gross population perception?

I would like to know where Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, LV, and Cartier ranked.

pdoherty · 30 January 2016, 05:22 AM

Ridiculous - Apple Watch is a POS watch that will be obsolete in 3 years, when the tech it uses it surpassed. Any mechanical watch has it beat, especially a Rolex.

Loevhagen · 30 January 2016, 05:24 AM

"Global bra"?

So the Apple watch has passed Rolex on the list of global bra...

OK. Who cares.

T. Ferguson · 30 January 2016, 05:30 AM

Always consider the source. In this case it's: www.cultofmac.com

JohnLT · 30 January 2016, 05:39 AM

I have just about everything Apple has made. But I don't have a Apple Watch. Somethings can't be replaced with new tech.

bdex75 · 30 January 2016, 05:49 AM

I just don't find an Apple Watch useful. And I have iPhones, iPads etc.

Was just at a meeting and seems like half the people had them on. But us old mechanical watch fellas seem to stick together.

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hoanghung45 · 30 January 2016, 05:51 AM

To be fair, Apple watch is a good product. I actually believe AW will be last much longer than most people have thought. I saw a Youtube video about gold AW, hosted by a professional watchmaker. He's impressed so far.
Quite interesting video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFWqtnsDWIY

HogwldFLTR · 30 January 2016, 05:52 AM

Nothing Apple makes is waterproof, Apple wrist paraphernalia included. I agree, an irrelevant item imho.

Lordofrolex · 30 January 2016, 06:05 AM

30 January 2016, 02:47 AM	#1
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Apple Watch beats Rolex....... My business partner who now wears an Apple Watch, and also thinks I'm mad for paying as much for a watch as I have (incidentally, he bought a brand new Audi S3 last year and it's worth £13000 less than he paid for it!!) He decided to try and explain to me that Apple watches are more of a luxury watch than Rolex because of some crazy survey. He then posted the link on FB. I suppose each to their own but that includes me buying Rolex and him not commenting negatively too! Here is my response: __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

30 January 2016, 03:02 AM	#3
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	i wonder who they asked to take part in the survey i am sure asking facebook users whether they prefer modern technology or a mechanical watch will skew the results __________________

30 January 2016, 03:14 AM	#9
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	The big thing is, I've shown him the amazing workings of a mechanical watch and he's very impressed but sees paying thousands a waste of money but then he loses £13k in 1 year on a car???? I discussed about passing his Apple Watch to his son one day as a heirloom!! __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

30 January 2016, 03:54 AM	#12
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	__________________

30 January 2016, 03:59 AM	#13
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	Let's be honest...if 100 ex convicts were surveyed on their favourite pastime, your not going to get many saying their favourite pastime is a night out with the family, fine dining and drinking fine wine! __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

30 January 2016, 02:56 AM	#2
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	Thats funny!

30 January 2016, 03:02 AM	#4
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Did they go to Apple Store for the survey?

30 January 2016, 03:03 AM	#5
lpolito415 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Loren Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, AP Posts: 224	Lol...there are a lot of stupid people out there.

30 January 2016, 03:04 AM	#6
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	i'm not even mad. I see that's funny as well

30 January 2016, 03:04 AM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Gary, I believe your "dick head" comment to be spot on.

30 January 2016, 03:05 AM	#8
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	Apple fanboi's They skew survey results. Just tell your friend to check in 10 years from now the value of his Apple watch after it's no longer supported and can't take on the new firmware. Let's compare residual values then LOL. Our Rolex will work and for the most part be maintainable while the Apple watch may not be.

30 January 2016, 04:20 AM	#14
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Good thing the article was from an unbiased source like cultofmac.com I recently totaled my car and many of my peers(non-WIS) instantly pointed to my watch as a source of additional down payment funds. These are the individuals I credit with lowering my faith in humanity. Why would I "trade" a(for all intent and purpose) non-depreciating asset for a highly-depreciating asset and agree it was a positive move. I, obviously, have opted for my Brompton, Uber, my selfless better half and the kindness of a few friends to get me around.

30 January 2016, 04:28 AM	#15
Dubarzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Wesley Location: Austin Watch: 214270 Posts: 630	It wasn't even a survey. The rankings came from "measuring social media mentions and consumer sentiment from more than 700 million posts between 2014 and 2015". So I guess people on Facebook talk more about the Apple Watch than they do about Rolex? That means Apple has surpassed Rolex as a luxury brand?? Pretty misleading..........

30 January 2016, 04:51 AM	#17
JohnFair "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: John Fair Location: Austin, MN Watch: Polar Explorer II Posts: 71	A friend borrowed an Apple watch while his GMT was in for service. He hated it because you have to take it off every night and charge it! He also didn't think it was water proof.

30 January 2016, 04:54 AM	#18
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	ah the apple watch, just another misstep in apples journey to irrelevancy. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

30 January 2016, 05:08 AM	#19
guy369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Guy Location: Toronto Watch: 116610 Posts: 586	I'll take an appreciating asset over a depreciating one any day of the week!

30 January 2016, 05:10 AM	#20
axjimenez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Arlington, Va Watch: ALL OF THEM Posts: 1,705	While I have respect for the Apple Watch, this is rubbish. __________________ “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch

30 January 2016, 05:17 AM	#22
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	It could be true, but in what category of ranking. Was it, total value of the brand, sales of the product, or gross population perception? I would like to know where Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, LV, and Cartier ranked.

30 January 2016, 05:22 AM	#23
pdoherty "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 5	Ridiculous - Apple Watch is a POS watch that will be obsolete in 3 years, when the tech it uses it surpassed. Any mechanical watch has it beat, especially a Rolex.

30 January 2016, 05:24 AM	#24
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	"Global bra"? So the Apple watch has passed Rolex on the list of global bra... OK. Who cares.

30 January 2016, 05:30 AM	#25
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Always consider the source. In this case it's: www.cultofmac.com __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

30 January 2016, 05:39 AM	#26
JohnLT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: JohnLT Location: Boston Watch: time fly Posts: 618	I have just about everything Apple has made. But I don't have a Apple Watch. Somethings can't be replaced with new tech.

30 January 2016, 05:49 AM	#27
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	I just don't find an Apple Watch useful. And I have iPhones, iPads etc. Was just at a meeting and seems like half the people had them on. But us old mechanical watch fellas seem to stick together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 January 2016, 05:51 AM	#28
hoanghung45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Home Watch: AP Posts: 253	To be fair, Apple watch is a good product. I actually believe AW will be last much longer than most people have thought. I saw a Youtube video about gold AW, hosted by a professional watchmaker. He's impressed so far. Quite interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFWqtnsDWIY

30 January 2016, 05:52 AM	#29
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Nothing Apple makes is waterproof, Apple wrist paraphernalia included. I agree, an irrelevant item imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 January 2016, 06:05 AM	#30
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