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SFBAY · 6 July 2018, 05:50 AM

I am curious to hear stories about why you have your Rolex(s)?

I never would’ve imagined owning a Rolex even as soon as two years ago. It just wasn’t my thing. I fell into Rolex because wife asked if I wanted wear her deceased father's 34mm timepiece from the early 70s. I wore it and began to love it. I loved how it was passed on from within the family. I continued to realize how special the Rolex was, but decided it belonged on my wife’s wrist, not mine. It came from her father and she deserved to wear it. A year ago I purchased a DJ41 and I love it. I will never sell/trade my Rolex, that’s not why I purchased it. My watch will go to my son. I am 43 and as I get older I see the value to enjoying and eventually passing on jewelry and art to family. Along with photos, those are two things that can stay in families forever.

I now have the itch to purchase a Sub date! I will alternate wearing my DJ41 and Sub.

So in summary, I love Rolex because it is something special I can pass along to my family.

richard8466 · 6 July 2018, 05:53 AM

Investment.

beshannon · 6 July 2018, 05:58 AM

Because I wanted a watch I liked

torrente · 6 July 2018, 06:05 AM

To highlight life milestones, first a DJ36, then an Explorer and now I have a Daytona waiting on the safe for my 50th birthday in a few weeks.

tig00s1783 · 6 July 2018, 06:06 AM

To reward myself for working hard and achieving a milestone.

dob1 · 6 July 2018, 06:09 AM

The products Rolex makes unify the attributes I am looking for in a watch:

Design (the designs are very iconic and timeless - no pun intended)
Precision (time wise and in their craftsmanship of their bracelets and cases)
Durability (great every day watches that tolerate a good amount of water)
Serviceability (a lot of watch makers can repair them and there are tons of parts)
Value (they keep their value better than other brands)

There are tons of watch brands out there, some of which wipe the floor with Rolex in terms of finishing, complexity, and even durability. But Rolex has, for me, an almost perfect balance of all these aspects.

DoDe · 6 July 2018, 06:10 AM

Because I like it a lot

Fat_ninja · 6 July 2018, 06:11 AM

Nothing to do on Sunday. J/k

kauffee · 6 July 2018, 06:11 AM

1. Timeless, attractive design
2. Rich history
3. Durability for daily wear
4. Ease/availability of service
5. Heirloom quality
6. Value

BuddaLun · 6 July 2018, 06:12 AM

The feel.

Hamstur · 6 July 2018, 06:18 AM

Bored workaholic who needed something frivolous to waste $ on!

Wools · 6 July 2018, 06:22 AM

First watches I ever heard of was the Rolex Submariner through the Bond films & Tag Heuer F1’s through drivers in F1 & McLaren.

Got deep into watches about 4 years ago & kept doing alright at work. Treated myself to the special edition McLaren F1 about 2 years ago and adored it. Then realised its Quartz and begun my journey on learning about mechanical watches!

After buying an Oris BC Pro Pilot I fell in love with mechanical but slowly, I came to the conclusion there’s only 1 watch I want and if I got that, my dreams come true as it’s the watch I never thought I would own.

In 2 months, fingers crossed, the Submariner Date is mine!

In summary, a Rolex Sub was always the watch I wanted but I never thought I could own. It was my dream watch along with the F1. Soon, I’m about to own both!

douglasf13 · 6 July 2018, 06:25 AM

I wanted a good watch that I could wear everyday and would last a lifetime.

roklee · 6 July 2018, 06:28 AM

There's patek, vacherone..etc...i really don't know why Rolex really appeals to me. Maybe because it retains its value or its aesthetics..

droptopman · 6 July 2018, 06:29 AM

Timeless design, built like tanks, I like the way they wear on the wrist. Great "value" in the sense that most models hold their value well, especially compared to other luxury watches. At the end of the day, I like the way they look and perform.

Jack T · 6 July 2018, 06:32 AM

So people would be impressed, and like me more

MinMay · 6 July 2018, 06:33 AM

because I can't imagine myself wearing an expensive Patek...so opted for the cheapest luxury watch.

Uhtred59 · 6 July 2018, 06:35 AM

Best watches the post exchange carried at the time.

Brew · 6 July 2018, 06:37 AM

Not too many options to handle these pieces where I live; Rolex or Omega basically.

F900LX · 6 July 2018, 06:37 AM

As a pilot I bought it because of the GMT Pan Am/Rolex history. That is looks great is a bonus!

Utomow · 6 July 2018, 06:55 AM

I want to buy something special for my achievement and something that will impress others but with minimum depreciation (in fact in my case it appreciated).

Boaters · 6 July 2018, 07:19 AM

Started out with Invicta's,Doxa's,Omega's, Oris you get the picture. Then began looking at Rolex and it all sounded to good to be true except the price .. lol. So I purchased a SubC and have never looked back, just an awesome watch fit and finish and oh boy the Glidelock done deal!

enjoythemusic · 6 July 2018, 07:20 AM

Because I wanted a truly reliable mechanical watch that is durable during my active lifestyle. One that is a true sports watch, not sporty jewelry, and a watch that doesn't take 6 months for a regular service.

Rolex FTW

rushca01 · 6 July 2018, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauffee

1. Timeless, attractive design
2. Rich history
3. Durability for daily wear
4. Ease/availability of service
5. Heirloom quality
6. Value

Couldn’t have said it better.

Art 1 · 6 July 2018, 07:23 AM

Needed a watch.

Laurie · 6 July 2018, 07:25 AM

I've always liked watches but found Rolex a bit "look at me I got money". That was before i started reading about the brand and discovered this forum. Now i really appreciate it and enjoy the great design and quality.

ref1655 · 6 July 2018, 07:27 AM

could be wrong here but many seem to buy one for a sense of material prestige.

ReMember · 6 July 2018, 07:31 AM

I’ve been through nine Rolex watches so far (traded when I got bored with them), with number 10 and 11 coming soon. Now I’ve been limiting myself to three at any given time. Why did I buy Rolex watches? My wife bought all of my watches and she sums it up like this: “Because you’re worth it”!! And NO Rolex watches are not investments, they are tools/toys - watches.

Rashid.bk · 6 July 2018, 07:33 AM

I'm addicted to watches. Rolex makes watches that speak to me historically, to quality to aesthetics.

Bluside · 6 July 2018, 07:33 AM

I bought my first one, a Bluesy, 20 years ago as a gift to myself. My company gave everyone a nice profit sharing check.

6 July 2018, 05:50 AM	#1
SFBAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 546	Why did you buy a Rolex? I am curious to hear stories about why you have your Rolex(s)? I never would’ve imagined owning a Rolex even as soon as two years ago. It just wasn’t my thing. I fell into Rolex because wife asked if I wanted wear her deceased father's 34mm timepiece from the early 70s. I wore it and began to love it. I loved how it was passed on from within the family. I continued to realize how special the Rolex was, but decided it belonged on my wife’s wrist, not mine. It came from her father and she deserved to wear it. A year ago I purchased a DJ41 and I love it. I will never sell/trade my Rolex, that’s not why I purchased it. My watch will go to my son. I am 43 and as I get older I see the value to enjoying and eventually passing on jewelry and art to family. Along with photos, those are two things that can stay in families forever. I now have the itch to purchase a Sub date! I will alternate wearing my DJ41 and Sub. So in summary, I love Rolex because it is something special I can pass along to my family.

6 July 2018, 05:58 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Because I wanted a watch I liked __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 July 2018, 06:09 AM	#6
dob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: Tinseltown Watch: 116619LB Posts: 152	The products Rolex makes unify the attributes I am looking for in a watch: Design (the designs are very iconic and timeless - no pun intended) Precision (time wise and in their craftsmanship of their bracelets and cases) Durability (great every day watches that tolerate a good amount of water) Serviceability (a lot of watch makers can repair them and there are tons of parts) Value (they keep their value better than other brands) There are tons of watch brands out there, some of which wipe the floor with Rolex in terms of finishing, complexity, and even durability. But Rolex has, for me, an almost perfect balance of all these aspects.

6 July 2018, 06:29 AM	#15
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Timeless design, built like tanks, I like the way they wear on the wrist. Great "value" in the sense that most models hold their value well, especially compared to other luxury watches. At the end of the day, I like the way they look and perform. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

6 July 2018, 06:32 AM	#16
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	So people would be impressed, and like me more __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 July 2018, 05:53 AM	#2
richard8466 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Birmingham Posts: 7	Investment.

6 July 2018, 06:05 AM	#4
torrente "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 551	To highlight life milestones, first a DJ36, then an Explorer and now I have a Daytona waiting on the safe for my 50th birthday in a few weeks.

6 July 2018, 06:06 AM	#5
tig00s1783 Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	To reward myself for working hard and achieving a milestone.

6 July 2018, 06:10 AM	#7
DoDe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 629	Because I like it a lot

6 July 2018, 06:11 AM	#8
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Nothing to do on Sunday. J/k

6 July 2018, 06:11 AM	#9
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	1. Timeless, attractive design 2. Rich history 3. Durability for daily wear 4. Ease/availability of service 5. Heirloom quality 6. Value

6 July 2018, 06:12 AM	#10
BuddaLun "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: LV & BLRO Posts: 210	The feel.

6 July 2018, 06:18 AM	#11
Hamstur "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 114	Bored workaholic who needed something frivolous to waste $ on!

6 July 2018, 06:22 AM	#12
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	First watches I ever heard of was the Rolex Submariner through the Bond films & Tag Heuer F1’s through drivers in F1 & McLaren. Got deep into watches about 4 years ago & kept doing alright at work. Treated myself to the special edition McLaren F1 about 2 years ago and adored it. Then realised its Quartz and begun my journey on learning about mechanical watches! After buying an Oris BC Pro Pilot I fell in love with mechanical but slowly, I came to the conclusion there’s only 1 watch I want and if I got that, my dreams come true as it’s the watch I never thought I would own. In 2 months, fingers crossed, the Submariner Date is mine! In summary, a Rolex Sub was always the watch I wanted but I never thought I could own. It was my dream watch along with the F1. Soon, I’m about to own both!

6 July 2018, 06:25 AM	#13
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I wanted a good watch that I could wear everyday and would last a lifetime.

6 July 2018, 06:28 AM	#14
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	There's patek, vacherone..etc...i really don't know why Rolex really appeals to me. Maybe because it retains its value or its aesthetics..

6 July 2018, 06:33 AM	#17
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	because I can't imagine myself wearing an expensive Patek...so opted for the cheapest luxury watch.

6 July 2018, 06:35 AM	#18
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	Best watches the post exchange carried at the time. __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

6 July 2018, 06:37 AM	#19
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Not too many options to handle these pieces where I live; Rolex or Omega basically.

6 July 2018, 06:37 AM	#20
F900LX "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: UTC -4 Watch: BLNR Posts: 61	As a pilot I bought it because of the GMT Pan Am/Rolex history. That is looks great is a bonus!

6 July 2018, 06:55 AM	#21
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	I want to buy something special for my achievement and something that will impress others but with minimum depreciation (in fact in my case it appreciated).

6 July 2018, 07:19 AM	#22
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Started out with Invicta's,Doxa's,Omega's, Oris you get the picture. Then began looking at Rolex and it all sounded to good to be true except the price .. lol. So I purchased a SubC and have never looked back, just an awesome watch fit and finish and oh boy the Glidelock done deal!

6 July 2018, 07:20 AM	#23
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	Because I wanted a truly reliable mechanical watch that is durable during my active lifestyle. One that is a true sports watch, not sporty jewelry, and a watch that doesn't take 6 months for a regular service. Rolex FTW __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 July 2018, 07:23 AM	#25
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Needed a watch.

6 July 2018, 07:25 AM	#26
Laurie "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Switzerland Watch: Depends Posts: 36	I've always liked watches but found Rolex a bit "look at me I got money". That was before i started reading about the brand and discovered this forum. Now i really appreciate it and enjoy the great design and quality.

6 July 2018, 07:27 AM	#27
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	could be wrong here but many seem to buy one for a sense of material prestige.

6 July 2018, 07:31 AM	#28
ReMember "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sin City Posts: 391	I’ve been through nine Rolex watches so far (traded when I got bored with them), with number 10 and 11 coming soon. Now I’ve been limiting myself to three at any given time. Why did I buy Rolex watches? My wife bought all of my watches and she sums it up like this: “Because you’re worth it”!! And NO Rolex watches are not investments, they are tools/toys - watches.

6 July 2018, 07:33 AM	#29
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	I'm addicted to watches. Rolex makes watches that speak to me historically, to quality to aesthetics.

6 July 2018, 07:33 AM	#30
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I bought my first one, a Bluesy, 20 years ago as a gift to myself. My company gave everyone a nice profit sharing check.

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