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Francist · 11 September 2021, 05:59 PM

Everyone’s got their own reasons in buying a Rolex, what’s yours?
For me, first & foremost is their tanky-build (i’m abit clumsy & have knocked them many times over when walking) then the dial colour & design.

Harry-57 · 11 September 2021, 06:23 PM

The look and the build quality for the price point.

Not confined to Rolex.

bp1000 · 11 September 2021, 07:36 PM

Design and colour for me

You could pick virtually any sport model and see it on someone else’s wrist and think that Rolex nailed it.

Plus they really get the colour dials just right. So many other watch brands try to do colour dials and they just don’t work.

1William · 11 September 2021, 09:44 PM

The quality and the looks.

Brew · 11 September 2021, 10:14 PM

They tell the time accurately enough, look good, and have no problem going where I go, daily. That’s all I need.

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IamJacky · 11 September 2021, 10:42 PM

I think Rolex has everything I'm looking for - reliable, durable, waterproof, antimagnetic, timeless design, ease of use, great RSC service, and retains value well. When I bought my first Rolex I was expecting these qualities, now that I own several I'm even more sure of it.

Napoleon · 12 September 2021, 06:43 AM

All of the above!

Master_Grogu · 12 September 2021, 07:10 AM

Investment. I find them ugly but I just enjoy flipping them after wearing them on tiktok and Instagram. I quit my job and flip Rolexes. What’s cool about it is that I flipped so much of them, I’ve become something called “trusted” in the community.

Thanks to everybody allowing me to exploit everyone while buying a new German car to fit in my summer house garage.

Chewbacca · 12 September 2021, 07:13 AM

The aesthetics and quality for the most part.

Mendota · 12 September 2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Investment. I find them ugly but I just enjoy flipping them after wearing them on tiktok and Instagram. I quit my job and flip Rolexes. What’s cool about it is that I flipped so much of them, I’ve become something called “trusted” in the community.

Thanks to everybody allowing me to exploit everyone while buying a new German car to fit in my summer house garage.

Kevin of Larchmont · 12 September 2021, 07:46 AM

I just buy what I like. Sometimes it’s Rolex.

TheDapperYank · 12 September 2021, 09:51 AM

Everything except Hype or Investment. I plan on never selling my watches, I'm gonna wear them till my arms fall off.

robinmgb · 12 September 2021, 08:32 PM

Only reason to buy a Rolex is value retention.
Personally I've moved away from worrying about that and bought an ALS Saxonia Thin and Breguet tradition 7027, true hand finished high horology pieces for stainless steel mass produced Rolex money, they are on a totally different level but loose value so that appears to be the main reason most buyers avoid them and buy Rolex instead, plus Rolex is king of the high Street and brand recognition for the masses

Brew · 12 September 2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

Only reason to buy a Rolex is value retention.
Personally I've moved away from worrying about that and bought an ALS Saxonia Thin and Breguet tradition 7027, true hand finished high horology pieces for stainless steel mass produced Rolex money, they are on a totally different level but loose value so that appears to be the main reason most buyers avoid them and buy Rolex instead, plus Rolex is king of the high Street and brand recognition for the masses

I guess, if all you’re going to do is sit in a chair, look at them, and hope they appreciate. But if you’re actually going to live in your watch, you know, run, swim, go for a hike with your SO, then you might consider getting down from the high horology horse and slumming it with the proletariat, etc.

BTW, your new piece is beautiful!

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Viking · 13 September 2021, 12:18 AM

This poll should have been made to allow for multiple answers. I would choose the top three, as they are equally important for my choice in watches.

Gerardus · 13 September 2021, 12:39 AM

Voted 2 but could also be 1 or 3.
(4 or 5 not my cup of tea)

Oyster Sauce · 13 September 2021, 04:41 AM

As an appreciator of watches across the spectrum, regarding Rolex I chose “iconic status and history.” Quality/reliability and color/design is something I continue to encounter and enjoy in a variety of brands, and hype or investment are not part of my approach. But Rolex is almost unique in its cultural significance…perhaps the most recognized watch brand in the world, while also happening to excel at the other things too

Majin Buu · 13 September 2021, 04:50 AM

Quality, Reliability and usefulness!
It’s just a tool watch !
Meant to be worn !

J.

View Poll Results: Why u buy a Rolex for?
Build quality & reliability	58	42.34%
Iconic status & history	37	27.01%
Love the colour & design	34	24.82%
Bought the hype	2	1.46%
For investment	6	4.38%
Voters: 137. You may not vote on this poll

11 September 2021, 05:59 PM	#1
Francist Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Watch: 116500LN Posts: 370	What do you look for in a Rolex? Everyone’s got their own reasons in buying a Rolex, what’s yours? For me, first & foremost is their tanky-build (i’m abit clumsy & have knocked them many times over when walking) then the dial colour & design.

11 September 2021, 10:14 PM	#5
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	What do you look for in a Rolex? They tell the time accurately enough, look good, and have no problem going where I go, daily. That’s all I need. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

11 September 2021, 10:42 PM	#6
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,018	I think Rolex has everything I'm looking for - reliable, durable, waterproof, antimagnetic, timeless design, ease of use, great RSC service, and retains value well. When I bought my first Rolex I was expecting these qualities, now that I own several I'm even more sure of it. __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

13 September 2021, 12:18 AM	#15
Viking "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: Michigan Posts: 136	This poll should have been made to allow for multiple answers. I would choose the top three, as they are equally important for my choice in watches. __________________ GMT Master II BLRO (16710), Explorer II polar (16570), Jaeger LeCoultre Master Control, Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, Seiko SKX009

11 September 2021, 06:23 PM	#2
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	The look and the build quality for the price point. Not confined to Rolex.

11 September 2021, 07:36 PM	#3
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,973	Design and colour for me You could pick virtually any sport model and see it on someone else’s wrist and think that Rolex nailed it. Plus they really get the colour dials just right. So many other watch brands try to do colour dials and they just don’t work.

11 September 2021, 09:44 PM	#4
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	The quality and the looks.

12 September 2021, 06:43 AM	#7
Napoleon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Gabe Location: Tampa, FL Watch: BLRO / Sub / Polar Posts: 337	All of the above!

12 September 2021, 07:10 AM	#8
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Investment. I find them ugly but I just enjoy flipping them after wearing them on tiktok and Instagram. I quit my job and flip Rolexes. What’s cool about it is that I flipped so much of them, I’ve become something called “trusted” in the community. Thanks to everybody allowing me to exploit everyone while buying a new German car to fit in my summer house garage.

12 September 2021, 07:13 AM	#9
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	The aesthetics and quality for the most part.

12 September 2021, 07:46 AM	#11
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,393	I just buy what I like. Sometimes it’s Rolex.

12 September 2021, 09:51 AM	#12
TheDapperYank "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Denver, CO Watch: 116400GV Posts: 97	Everything except Hype or Investment. I plan on never selling my watches, I'm gonna wear them till my arms fall off.

12 September 2021, 08:32 PM	#13
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Only reason to buy a Rolex is value retention. Personally I've moved away from worrying about that and bought an ALS Saxonia Thin and Breguet tradition 7027, true hand finished high horology pieces for stainless steel mass produced Rolex money, they are on a totally different level but loose value so that appears to be the main reason most buyers avoid them and buy Rolex instead, plus Rolex is king of the high Street and brand recognition for the masses

13 September 2021, 12:39 AM	#16
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Voted 2 but could also be 1 or 3. (4 or 5 not my cup of tea) __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

13 September 2021, 04:41 AM	#17
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	As an appreciator of watches across the spectrum, regarding Rolex I chose “iconic status and history.” Quality/reliability and color/design is something I continue to encounter and enjoy in a variety of brands, and hype or investment are not part of my approach. But Rolex is almost unique in its cultural significance…perhaps the most recognized watch brand in the world, while also happening to excel at the other things too

13 September 2021, 04:50 AM	#18
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 928	Quality, Reliability and usefulness! It’s just a tool watch ! Meant to be worn ! J.

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