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GB-man · 6 July 2016, 12:08 AM

Yes.

Black Bay Dan · 6 July 2016, 12:11 AM

I think Rolex make the best looking watches out there. I have been wearing them for 37 years and no other watch appeals to me at all. Aesthetically I just don't think they can be beaten.

Dan

bobabreath · 6 July 2016, 03:52 AM

Rolex makes solid, classic looking watches. Reliability and serviceability are aspects that cannot be seen, but makes a Rolex more appealing in my eyes.

Ultra complicated movements and cases of other brands are visually attractive, but are often of no practical use, fragile, and cost a fortune to repair.

eco8gator · 6 July 2016, 03:59 AM

Rolex watches really aren't mechanical artwork (though they do a great job for a mass produced product)in my eyes but the technical achievements they have made in production and durability is an art that should be appreciated. I think the CEO of Patek roughly said that Rolex's ability to produce high quality watches in large quantities should be admired.

If you want to see a piece that is pretty much as good and pure as it gets...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wi...ur-and-ferrier

You will not get what is shown above from Rolex...it's just not what they do.

diracpoint · 6 July 2016, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobabreath

Rolex makes solid, classic looking watches. Reliability and serviceability are aspects that cannot be seen, but makes a Rolex more appealing in my eyes.

Ultra complicated movements and cases of other brands are visually attractive, but are often of no practical use, fragile, and cost a fortune to repair.

Agree! And I am a big fan of their complicated watches (YM II and sky-dweller), which combine both complexity and reliability.

My sky-dweller had to go for a warranty repair 1.5 year after purchase and RSC Toronto returned it within 4 weeks in a perfectly working condition. I examined the watch critically over a few days and couldn't find anything to complain about. Really impressed by their service!

I had the opportunity to handle some awesome watches by other brands such as JLC's Duometre Chrono, Lange's GL1 moonphase, and various PP nautilii, but I think when I am in the market for a watch purchase I'll stick to Rolex - hopefully they will have some amazing new model by then,

Black Bay Dan · 6 July 2016, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eco8gator

Rolex watches really aren't mechanical artwork (though they do a great job for a mass produced product)in my eyes but the technical achievements they have made in production and durability is an art that should be appreciated. I think the CEO of Patek roughly said that Rolex's ability to produce high quality watches in large quantities should be admired.

If you want to see a piece that is pretty much as good and pure as it gets...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wi...ur-and-ferrier

You will not get what is shown above from Rolex...it's just not what they do.

These watches do nothing for me. Sorry.

Dan

Hollister · 6 July 2016, 06:32 AM

Yes.

daytonaTBR · 6 July 2016, 06:47 AM

I think a lot of their watches look good

ozozoz · 6 July 2016, 06:51 AM

Proof in the pudding

ozozoz · 6 July 2016, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

I think Rolex make the best looking watches out there. I have been wearing them for 37 years and no other watch appeals to me at all. Aesthetically I just don't think they can be beaten.

Dan

Love your taste mate

dankatz · 6 July 2016, 07:02 AM

I see them as analogous to the Porsche 911. Most beautiful car ever? Probably not; most would go with a Jaguar E Type or Ferrari 250. Yet, the basic design of the 911 hasn't changed in over 50 years (much like a OP, Sub, or GMT) while Jaguar, Ferrari etc. keep redesigning their models. Not the most beautiful, but certainly the most iconic and functional.

50hz · 6 July 2016, 07:32 AM

It's 100% subjective. That being said, I personally love the oyster case and think it looks great.

Timesurfer · 6 July 2016, 11:39 AM

does a chicken have a beak? ;-)

watchwatcher · 6 July 2016, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

watches don't become "iconic watches, genre defining watches" without being good looking. just seems like your major watch collector friend has different tastes.

Boom.

vintage69 · 6 July 2016, 03:47 PM

A couple of years ago, Theiry Stern (President of Patek Phillipe) stated that they were well made and looked good. How would your friend respond to his comment?

J-E · 6 July 2016, 03:57 PM

So subjective. I think Rolex makes some of the most simple and good looking watches out there.

Castor · 7 July 2016, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_81

Is every person in the world good looking the truth no we are not

Someone is always good-looking to at least one other person. If not, I wouldn't be married!

locutus49 · 7 July 2016, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Castor

Someone is always good-looking to at least one other person. If not, I wouldn't be married!

visualplane · 7 July 2016, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

I think Rolex make the best looking watches out there. I have been wearing them for 37 years and no other watch appeals to me at all. Aesthetically I just don't think they can be beaten.

Dan

omg I want that

mattty · 7 July 2016, 02:51 AM

Are Rolls Royce the best looking car? Nope.

But you'd love to own one!

So yes image is allot IMO. But Rolex do look nice, and made with nice materials.

rgds matt

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Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,600	I think Rolex make the best looking watches out there. I have been wearing them for 37 years and no other watch appeals to me at all. Aesthetically I just don't think they can be beaten. Dan Attached Images __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

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6 July 2016, 12:08 AM	#61
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Yes.

6 July 2016, 03:52 AM	#63
bobabreath "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: N. Carolina, USA Posts: 567	Rolex makes solid, classic looking watches. Reliability and serviceability are aspects that cannot be seen, but makes a Rolex more appealing in my eyes. Ultra complicated movements and cases of other brands are visually attractive, but are often of no practical use, fragile, and cost a fortune to repair.

6 July 2016, 03:59 AM	#64
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Rolex watches really aren't mechanical artwork (though they do a great job for a mass produced product)in my eyes but the technical achievements they have made in production and durability is an art that should be appreciated. I think the CEO of Patek roughly said that Rolex's ability to produce high quality watches in large quantities should be admired. If you want to see a piece that is pretty much as good and pure as it gets... https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/wi...ur-and-ferrier You will not get what is shown above from Rolex...it's just not what they do.

6 July 2016, 06:32 AM	#67
Hollister Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: 114300 Posts: 1,750	Yes.

6 July 2016, 06:47 AM	#68
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	I think a lot of their watches look good

6 July 2016, 07:02 AM	#71
dankatz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Denver Watch: 114300 Rhodium Posts: 119	I see them as analogous to the Porsche 911. Most beautiful car ever? Probably not; most would go with a Jaguar E Type or Ferrari 250. Yet, the basic design of the 911 hasn't changed in over 50 years (much like a OP, Sub, or GMT) while Jaguar, Ferrari etc. keep redesigning their models. Not the most beautiful, but certainly the most iconic and functional.

6 July 2016, 07:32 AM	#72
50hz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: usa Posts: 140	It's 100% subjective. That being said, I personally love the oyster case and think it looks great.

6 July 2016, 11:39 AM	#73
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	does a chicken have a beak? ;-)

6 July 2016, 03:47 PM	#75
vintage69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Bob W Location: sunny sw Watch: 1969 p date Posts: 382	A couple of years ago, Theiry Stern (President of Patek Phillipe) stated that they were well made and looked good. How would your friend respond to his comment?

6 July 2016, 03:57 PM	#76
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	So subjective. I think Rolex makes some of the most simple and good looking watches out there.

7 July 2016, 02:51 AM	#80
mattty "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: England, UK Posts: 293	Are Rolls Royce the best looking car? Nope. But you'd love to own one! So yes image is allot IMO. But Rolex do look nice, and made with nice materials. rgds matt

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