Rolex vs Other Watches Tread!!!

[thesmallwave]

Hi guys, this is my first post here.
I would like to open a tread and talk about Rolex vs Other Watches.Why you think Rolex is better then the rest?Is it becouse the movement,price,that the price will allways go up?
Feel free to post pics,compare the Rolex with other.
Bye the way,i will get my New Sub C in soon

[rmfnla]

So if this topic has been covered before does that make this a re-tread..?

"Better" is such a subjective concept.

If you want the most accurate you probably should consider a quartz; does that make it better?

Why people choose Rolex has been covered MANY times before (re-tread it is!); I just like the way they look and feel.

[DJN]

Omega also makes one hell of a watch but I would imagine thats sacrilege here?

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by DJN

Omega also makes one hell of a watch but I would imagine thats sacrilege here?

Omega also makes very good watches and a lower prices,yes we can talk about Omega here too.
For example wich do you this is better Rolex 3135 movement vs Omega 2500 Co-Axial and why...

[gettocard]

To me Rolex is pretty far from being the better or best watch. Yes it's sturdy,looks cool and all the such,but for my lifestyle a Casio G shocks is gazilions times better than my Rolex.

[DJN]

Originally Posted by thesmallwave

Omega also makes very good watches and a lower prices,yes we can talk about Omega here too.
For example wich do you this is better Rolex 3135 movement vs Omega 2500 Co-Axial and why...

Not sure but I have heard that Omega's Co-Azial is the best movement in the world.. Heard that from the owner of a Mayors some time back. I like the new planet ocean will be buying one very soon. first off however is the purchase of my new SS Subc.

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by DJN

Not sure but I have heard that Omega's Co-Azial is the best movement in the world.. Heard that from the owner of a Mayors some time back. I like the new planet ocean will be buying one very soon. first off however is the purchase of my new SS Subc.

Talking about the Omega Planet Ocean Liquid Metal and New Submariner Ceramic if somebody have them both can make a comparison between both?Well apreciated.I am getting my Sub C in Croydon soon and i was wondering how that compare to New Omega.

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

So if this topic has been covered before does that make this a re-tread..?

"Better" is such a subjective concept.

If you want the most accurate you probably should consider a quartz; does that make it better?

Why people choose Rolex has been covered MANY times before (re-tread it is!); I just like the way they look and feel.

By the way,the most acurate watch in the world today is Bulova Precisionist 10 sec/year.That's what i call precise!!

[rmfnla]

A quartz watch for about $400; pretty good deal, but is it better than a Rolex..?

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by rmfnla

A quartz watch for about $400; pretty good deal, but is it better than a Rolex..?

If you looking for the most accurate watch then here is your answer.
A quartz watch is better then Rolex only when is about time.
This one does 10 Sec/A Year and is only $599
http://bulovaprecisionist.com/en/inside-precisionist

[rmfnla]

"If you looking for the most accurate watch then here is your answer.
A quartz watch is better then Rolex only when is about time."


Exactly; unless you add the qualifiers (ifs) it's a subjective call.

[DJN]

Originally Posted by thesmallwave

If you looking for the most accurate watch then here is your answer.
A quartz watch is better then Rolex only when is about time.
This one does 10 Sec/A Year and is only $599
http://bulovaprecisionist.com/en/inside-precisionist

mufugly

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by DJN

mufugly

very ugly

[vukotab]

Who said that I think it`s better?

I just LOVE it more!

[The GMT Master]

I wouldn't say the cal. 2500 is better than the 3135, the cal. 8500 is a different kettle of fish. Probably the most high-tech movement on the market at present, and designed for the co-axial escapement (instead of jerry-rigged into an existing movement in the case of the cal. 2500), the cal. 8500 has real potential to put a great deal of pressure on Rolex. That is, however, once they've sorted out the reliability problems. The cal. 3135 might be a 20 year old design, but it is still very, very reliable

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

I wouldn't say the cal. 2500 is better than the 3135, the cal. 8500 is a different kettle of fish. Probably the most high-tech movement on the market at present, and designed for the co-axial escapement (instead of jerry-rigged into an existing movement in the case of the cal. 2500), the cal. 8500 has real potential to put a great deal of pressure on Rolex. That is, however, once they've sorted out the reliability problems. The cal. 3135 might be a 20 year old design, but it is still very, very reliable

Very well said,indeed the cal. 3135 is very reliable and is only 20 years old...go Rolex Go

[GradyPhilpott]

Rolex has a mystique, which is the sum of its heritage, its history, its trailblazing innovation, and constant desire to improve the line.

In this day and age, the relative stability of any personal timekeeping device is almost a non-issue. A watch that is accurate to within a couple of seconds a day is close enough for most of us, especially when we can synchronize it as often as we desire with the cesium beam clocks in Colorado and aboard every GPS satellite.

There was a time when stable timekeeping was paramount with me. Now that the WIS bug has bitten, it is less, so, although I do appreciate what any quartz watch can do.

Whether Rolex is the best or not is immaterial with me. I like the sheer beauty of their design and execution to the degree that I'm more than willing to sacrifice some accuracy.

There was a time in my life that I demanded that my watch be accurate to within a half second per day, because I needed to be on schedule for many things during my day and I did not want the weak link to be my watch.

This required that I set my watch by WWV every single day or at least know when the last time it was set.

Now, I don't give a hoot about that kind of punctuality and I can appreciate my Rolex watches for what they are and not so much for what they can do.

[Singslinger]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex has a mystique, which is the sum of its heritage, its history, its trailblazing innovation, and constant desire to improve the line.

In this day and age, the relative stability of any personal timekeeping device is almost a non-issue. A watch that is accurate to within a couple of seconds a day is close enough for most of us, especially when we can synchronize it as often as we desire with the cesium beam clocks in Colorado and aboard every GPS satellite.

There was a time when stable timekeeping was paramount with me. Now that the WIS bug has bitten, it is less, so, although I do appreciate what any quartz watch watch can do.

Whether Rolex is the best or not is immaterial with me. I like the sheer beauty of their design and execution to the degree that I'm more than willing to sacrifice some accuracy.

There was a time in my life that I demanded that my watch be accurate to within a half second per day, because I needed to be on schedule for many things during my day and I did not want the weak link to be my watch.

This required that I set my watch by WWV every single day or at least know when the last time it was set.

Now, I don't give a hoot about that kind of punctuality and I can appreciate my Rolex watches for what they are and not so much for what they can do.

Couldn't have said it any better!!

[mike]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex has a mystique, which is the sum of its heritage, its history, its trailblazing innovation, and constant desire to improve the line.

In this day and age, the relative stability of any personal timekeeping device is almost a non-issue. A watch that is accurate to within a couple of seconds a day is close enough for most of us, especially when we can synchronize it as often as we desire with the cesium beam clocks in Colorado and aboard every GPS satellite.

There was a time when stable timekeeping was paramount with me. Now that the WIS bug has bitten, it is less, so, although I do appreciate what any quartz watch watch can do.

Whether Rolex is the best or not is immaterial with me. I like the sheer beauty of their design and execution to the degree that I'm more than willing to sacrifice some accuracy.

There was a time in my life that I demanded that my watch be accurate to within a half second per day, because I needed to be on schedule for many things during my day and I did not want the weak link to be my watch.

This required that I set my watch by WWV every single day or at least know when the last time it was set.

Now, I don't give a hoot about that kind of punctuality and I can appreciate my Rolex watches for what they are and not so much for what they can do.

Nicely said.

[c_mccann]

You don't buy a Rolex, or an Omega for that reason, because it is reliable. If that was the only criteria, you'd use your cell phone or a Casio digital. Why do I wear a Rolex? 1. I like it. 2. it is a universally known to be valuable- if I ever get stuck and need a plane ticket home or a ride or any help to safety, a Rolex is as good as money. 3. I like it.

My Datejust gains time and my Exp II loses a bit of time- between them I have the perfect watch.

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by c_mccann

You don't buy a Rolex, or an Omega for that reason, because it is reliable. If that was the only criteria, you'd use your cell phone or a Casio digital. Why do I wear a Rolex? 1. I like it. 2. it is a universally known to be valuable- if I ever get stuck and need a plane ticket home or a ride or any help to safety, a Rolex is as good as money. 3. I like it.

My Datejust gains time and my Exp II loses a bit of time- between them I have the perfect watch.

Very well said.Rolex is not only a great watch, Rolex = Value, you can allways use it as money, bart trade lol

[padi56]

Originally Posted by thesmallwave

By the way,the most acurate watch in the world today is Bulova Precisionist 10 sec/year.That's what i call precise!!

Not even close Grand Seiko quartz many many years ago put that 10 seconds to shame.There new and vintage mechanical models would show better accuracy than many of the high end Swiss brands and they are tested to a higher standard than the Swiss COSC.

Selected Grand Seiko quartz model.

Note 1: Seiko re-issued a limited edition of the "Astron" in 2000-1 that used a special version of the 9F movement that was rated to ± 5 seconds per year,but with tuning easily down to less than + - 2 seconds per year.

Note 2: The 9F movement is reportedly designed to run fifty years plus before it needs servicing.
Note 3: Other Grand Seiko quartz models use the 8J movement. Even less is know about this movement again + - 2 seconds a year

[thesmallwave]

Originally Posted by padi56

Not even close Grand Seiko quartz many many years ago put that 10 seconds to shame.There new and vintage mechanical models would show better accuracy than many of the high end Swiss brands and they are tested to a higher standard than the Swiss COSC.

Selected Grand Seiko quartz model.

Note 1: Seiko re-issued a limited edition of the "Astron" in 2000-1 that used a special version of the 9F movement that was rated to ± 5 seconds per year,but with tuning easily down to less than + - 2 seconds per year.

Note 2: The 9F movement is reportedly designed to run fifty years plus before it needs servicing.
Note 3: Other Grand Seiko quartz models use the 8J movement. Even less is know about this movement again + - 2 seconds a year

Can we have a link please to read more about that 9F movement and the Seiko Astron? So all that Bulova Precisionist is a joke right?