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SubMarine · 20 June 2018, 01:04 PM

Whenever I wear my Omega Speedy or Seamaster or vintage Seiko pieces, they are all fantastic watches and outstanding in quality. However, there's something about wearing a Rolex that is impossible to replicate with any other watch. I've tried Pateks and AP's, and neither of those brands do it for me, either.

Perhaps it's the raw power of the brand, or the iconic oyster case, or in my case, the immediate gravitas of the submariner. When I wear my other watches, I always seem to find myself feeling that something is missing. Can anyone else relate? Perhaps I'm becoming addicted to Rolex?

uniqueMR · 20 June 2018, 01:08 PM

I agree, Rolex is Rolex. No doubt.

lamnyc · 20 June 2018, 01:14 PM

That's always been my problem too and kept me from buying other makers. Came pretty close to getting a Speedy but its not a Daytona.

janemechanical · 20 June 2018, 01:15 PM

Absolutely 1000% understand this post. It sounds so snobby but it is what it is. #firstworldproblems

WS9D · 20 June 2018, 01:39 PM

Yeah I’m guilty of this. Why my incomings from other brands never lasted long...

Frakis · 20 June 2018, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Whenever I wear my Omega Speedy or Seamaster or vintage Seiko pieces, they are all fantastic watches and outstanding in quality. However, there's something about wearing a Rolex that is impossible to replicate with any other watch. I've tried Pateks and AP's, and neither of those brands do it for me, either.

Perhaps it's the raw power of the brand, or the iconic oyster case, or in my case, the immediate gravitas of the submariner. When I wear my other watches, I always seem to find myself feeling that something is missing. Can anyone else relate? Perhaps I'm becoming addicted to Rolex?

I can certainly relate. Rolex is Rolex and special imo. They have done a great job marketing the brand.

scorpiojai · 20 June 2018, 01:45 PM

GUILTY 🤦🏾*♂️

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Runnin' Rebel · 20 June 2018, 01:48 PM

Tudor

TRM · 20 June 2018, 01:52 PM

Actually I'm usually pretty happy with whatever watch I decide to wear for the day, or week. Sometimes I plan which one, other times it's whichever one I decide on at that moment.

oldman2005 · 20 June 2018, 02:01 PM

No such feeling for me. I wear my $300 Seiko Turtle PADI daily and love it, even wore it to a Rolex Basel event at my local AD, I think I've reached a state when it makes no difference how much it costs nor it's a Rolex or not.

SG56 · 20 June 2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lamnyc

That's always been my problem too and kept me from buying other makers. Came pretty close to getting a Speedy but its not a Daytona.

I agree.
I was really close to buying the Speedmaster and before I did, I decided that I would have to learn to love it for its own beauty and craftsmanship.

Another Rolex came in my way... But I will buy the speedy!

GB-man · 20 June 2018, 02:06 PM

I’ve been through that stage so I know what you mean. Nothing wrong with knowing what you like

Mad Dog · 20 June 2018, 02:09 PM

I don’t get that with my Pelagos LHD.

Old Expat Beast · 20 June 2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman2005

No such feeling for me. I wear my $300 Seiko Turtle PADI daily and love it, even wore it to a Rolex Basel event at my local AD, I think I've reached a state when it makes no difference how much it costs nor it's a Rolex or not.

I can relate to this. I often pull out a Rolex to wear for the day, then a couple of hours later switch to a Seiko diver, Grand Seiko or Tudor.

PLNYC · 20 June 2018, 02:19 PM

I know the feeling well.

arcentaur · 20 June 2018, 02:30 PM

Not me. I wear my speedy 90% of the time. The sub stays in the winder and I only wear it when I’m in the mood for it, which is rare. When I go out on weekends it’s the Seamaster that gives me company. At night I put on either a Hammy or a Timex with indiglo. Glycine airman for the gym or swimming.

The reason why I collect watches is that I don’t trust how my tastes fluctuate. Right now, I’m loving my khaki field and it’s been getting a lot more wrist time.

On the rare occasions that I have the 116610 on my wrist (my only Rolex because I’m not interested in any of the other models, save maybe for the new white OP), I don’t allow myself to feel that I have something more special on my wrist than the other watches I got. But that’s just me, of course. Next on my list is the new GP Laureato chrono. Maybe that one will make me feel special. Or not.

GradyPhilpott · 20 June 2018, 02:37 PM

For whatever reasons, Rolex is special, but I don't limit myself to the brand or feel that I'm missing something when I wear something else.

If anything, I feel guilty for ignoring my other watches too long, even the cheapest ones.

For the next week or more I'll be wearing this little, vintage Tissot and loving it.

Jimbogigolo · 20 June 2018, 02:41 PM

Just a little brand bias

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G'ed · 20 June 2018, 03:03 PM

For me, it’s the oyster bracelet. Nothing come close, not even AP or Patek.

sensui · 20 June 2018, 03:37 PM

Interesting....now I wear my Rolex I instead think "but it's not a Patek".......to each their own.

Kostas · 20 June 2018, 03:48 PM

I definately don’t feel like something’s missing with AP or PP :)

MinMay · 20 June 2018, 04:02 PM

Buy me a Patek and I'll throw away all my Rolex. Well, i'll donate it instead.

HogwldFLTR · 20 June 2018, 04:08 PM

Rolex is in deed special. I really like wearing other brands as well however.

2001jesper · 20 June 2018, 04:46 PM

The harsh reality of first world problems

But completely understand - My Rolex is a reminder of the steps taken to “get here” and to keep moving forward

Dont get that feeling from my vintage Omege Geneve, which i overpaid for at T&H - even though i adore the watch

dubins930 · 20 June 2018, 05:01 PM

nope

pickettt · 20 June 2018, 05:08 PM

Not me. Bread and water or lobster and steak. I prefer one, but I’m perfectly at home with the other.

saloonil · 20 June 2018, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Whenever I wear my Omega Speedy or Seamaster or vintage Seiko pieces, they are all fantastic watches and outstanding in quality. However, there's something about wearing a Rolex that is impossible to replicate with any other watch. I've tried Pateks and AP's, and neither of those brands do it for me, either.

Perhaps it's the raw power of the brand, or the iconic oyster case, or in my case, the immediate gravitas of the submariner. When I wear my other watches, I always seem to find myself feeling that something is missing. Can anyone else relate? Perhaps I'm becoming addicted to Rolex?

I am a ROLEX addict too.

I’ve got the same feel

Oscarpapa · 20 June 2018, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubMarine

Whenever I wear my Omega Speedy or Seamaster or vintage Seiko pieces, they are all fantastic watches and outstanding in quality. However, there's something about wearing a Rolex that is impossible to replicate with any other watch. I've tried Pateks and AP's, and neither of those brands do it for me, either.

Perhaps it's the raw power of the brand, or the iconic oyster case, or in my case, the immediate gravitas of the submariner. When I wear my other watches, I always seem to find myself feeling that something is missing. Can anyone else relate? Perhaps I'm becoming addicted to Rolex?

Aha Submarine, another one of your fanboy threads!. I think you need to get out abit more.

padi56 · 20 June 2018, 05:19 PM

No for me I always wear what I want no matter the brand, and although Rolex is a fine make of watch so are many others. Even what some call low end brands,they are all just watches, and they all tell the time nothing more.

Speedbird-1 · 20 June 2018, 05:35 PM

Some peoples possesions, tell them who they are.

20 June 2018, 01:04 PM	#1
SubMarine Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Douglas Location: London, UK & USA Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 723	The nagging feeling of wearing non-Rolex watches... it's not a Rolex Whenever I wear my Omega Speedy or Seamaster or vintage Seiko pieces, they are all fantastic watches and outstanding in quality. However, there's something about wearing a Rolex that is impossible to replicate with any other watch. I've tried Pateks and AP's, and neither of those brands do it for me, either. Perhaps it's the raw power of the brand, or the iconic oyster case, or in my case, the immediate gravitas of the submariner. When I wear my other watches, I always seem to find myself feeling that something is missing. Can anyone else relate? Perhaps I'm becoming addicted to Rolex?

20 June 2018, 01:08 PM	#2
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	I agree, Rolex is Rolex. No doubt. __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

20 June 2018, 01:48 PM	#8
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20 June 2018, 02:06 PM	#12
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I’ve been through that stage so I know what you mean. Nothing wrong with knowing what you like __________________

20 June 2018, 02:19 PM	#15
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I know the feeling well. __________________

20 June 2018, 01:14 PM	#3
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	That's always been my problem too and kept me from buying other makers. Came pretty close to getting a Speedy but its not a Daytona.

20 June 2018, 01:15 PM	#4
janemechanical "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 38	Absolutely 1000% understand this post. It sounds so snobby but it is what it is. #firstworldproblems

20 June 2018, 01:39 PM	#5
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	Yeah I’m guilty of this. Why my incomings from other brands never lasted long...

20 June 2018, 01:45 PM	#7
scorpiojai "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 134	GUILTY 🤦🏾*♂️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2018, 01:52 PM	#9
TRM Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 289	Actually I'm usually pretty happy with whatever watch I decide to wear for the day, or week. Sometimes I plan which one, other times it's whichever one I decide on at that moment.

20 June 2018, 02:01 PM	#10
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	No such feeling for me. I wear my $300 Seiko Turtle PADI daily and love it, even wore it to a Rolex Basel event at my local AD, I think I've reached a state when it makes no difference how much it costs nor it's a Rolex or not.

20 June 2018, 02:09 PM	#13
Mad Dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Chicago Posts: 165	I don’t get that with my Pelagos LHD.

20 June 2018, 02:30 PM	#16
arcentaur "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Nunya Posts: 330	Not me. I wear my speedy 90% of the time. The sub stays in the winder and I only wear it when I’m in the mood for it, which is rare. When I go out on weekends it’s the Seamaster that gives me company. At night I put on either a Hammy or a Timex with indiglo. Glycine airman for the gym or swimming. The reason why I collect watches is that I don’t trust how my tastes fluctuate. Right now, I’m loving my khaki field and it’s been getting a lot more wrist time. On the rare occasions that I have the 116610 on my wrist (my only Rolex because I’m not interested in any of the other models, save maybe for the new white OP), I don’t allow myself to feel that I have something more special on my wrist than the other watches I got. But that’s just me, of course. Next on my list is the new GP Laureato chrono. Maybe that one will make me feel special. Or not.

20 June 2018, 02:37 PM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	For whatever reasons, Rolex is special, but I don't limit myself to the brand or feel that I'm missing something when I wear something else. If anything, I feel guilty for ignoring my other watches too long, even the cheapest ones. For the next week or more I'll be wearing this little, vintage Tissot and loving it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 June 2018, 02:41 PM	#18
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Just a little brand bias Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 June 2018, 03:03 PM	#19
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	For me, it’s the oyster bracelet. Nothing come close, not even AP or Patek.

20 June 2018, 03:37 PM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Interesting....now I wear my Rolex I instead think "but it's not a Patek".......to each their own.

20 June 2018, 03:48 PM	#21
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	I definately don’t feel like something’s missing with AP or PP :)

20 June 2018, 04:02 PM	#22
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Buy me a Patek and I'll throw away all my Rolex. Well, i'll donate it instead.

20 June 2018, 04:08 PM	#23
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: 33,695	Rolex is in deed special. I really like wearing other brands as well however. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

20 June 2018, 04:46 PM	#24
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	The harsh reality of first world problems But completely understand - My Rolex is a reminder of the steps taken to “get here” and to keep moving forward Dont get that feeling from my vintage Omege Geneve, which i overpaid for at T&H - even though i adore the watch

20 June 2018, 05:01 PM	#25
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	nope

20 June 2018, 05:08 PM	#26
pickettt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: California Watch: Shiny One Posts: 5,450	Not me. Bread and water or lobster and steak. I prefer one, but I’m perfectly at home with the other.

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