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FinWatch · 19 October 2018, 05:16 PM

When I got my first Rolex last year, I got carried away by the whole brand. I studied the history, tried different models, etc. Still loving Rolex.
As a Bond-fan I found also Omega, just recently. I visited in Switzerland and next to our hotel there was a great Omega boutique. I got very fascinated by Omega’s history: the legacy of Speedmaster ”Moonwatch”, all the different Bond-models, Limited editions... I got very excited of these limited Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary -models, Seamaster limited Phelps -edition...
Then it truly hit me:
There are other brands! Rolex isn’t The Only One!!! Or is it???!
Through this process I found also Patek’s Worldtime 5230G!
Plenty of possibilities, a whole new world!
What to do?
Now I can truly see that this path is an endless path. With my current 6-Rolex-Collection I am about to add some Omega.

Had anyone walked the similar path?

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AK797 · 19 October 2018, 09:12 PM

Yes, while Rolex is king of the mid lux sports market, there are a whole heap of other watches out there.

RXAPPP · 19 October 2018, 09:48 PM

The majority of watch collectors have yes. - There are however a lot of ROLEX collectors on this forum.
Variety is he spice of life, don’t just stop at Omega either

AzPaul · 19 October 2018, 10:29 PM

Of course, there are a lot of great watches, but for the record, Commander Bond wears a Rolex.

dddrees · 19 October 2018, 11:48 PM

The best first step you can take with any hobby like this is to first discover what all is available. Then you should take time to research the different options with regards to history, options, design, details, quality, value, support, maintenance, and cost. Do your research and hang out with as many geeks and actual users in a number of different places (NOT JUST FANBOYS) as possible who might elevate your knowledge to the level you require as quickly as possible. Determine what your willing to spend and also determine what type of things work best for you.

Do your BEST to make as few mistakes as possible along the way.

FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yes, while Rolex is king of the mid lux sports market, there are a whole heap of other watches out there.

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RXAPPP

The majority of watch collectors have yes. - There are however a lot of ROLEX collectors on this forum.
Variety is he spice of life, don’t just stop at Omega either

Variety is the spice!!

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Of course, there are a lot of great watches, but for the record, Commander Bond wears a Rolex.

Yeah:
Ian Fleming’s Bond wears Rolex.

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123Blueface · 20 October 2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AzPaul

Of course, there are a lot of great watches, but for the record, Commander Bond wears a Rolex.

Don’t tell Daniel Craig that.

FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

The best first step you can take with any hobby like this is to first discover what all is available. Then you should take time to research the different options with regards to history, options, design, details, quality, value, support, maintenance, and cost. Do your research and hang out with as many geeks and actual users in a number of different places (NOT JUST FANBOYS) as possible who might elevate your knowledge to the level you require as quickly as possible. Determine what your willing to spend and also determine what type of things work best for you.

Do your BEST to make as few mistakes as possible along the way.

Well said!

I think mistakes are very necessary and needed aswell....

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singe89 · 20 October 2018, 01:07 AM

The history of rolex is amazing. So many firsts and truly going from a tool watch, to the watch you aspired to have when you reached the top of your profession, to now a luxury watch.

The history of HH brands like AP and Patek is truly amazing as well and how they preserve the passion, history and art of fine watch making.

Then there are brands like RM and modern APs with crazy technical movements by APRP that are truly mind blowing.

So much fun learning about watches and what makes each brand special.

Getting to go to Geneva and Les Brassus to visit the original manufacture, museums and modern production facilities is WIS heaven.

beshannon · 20 October 2018, 01:10 AM

There are many beautiful watches from great houses.

Life is too short for one brand or type.

droptopman · 20 October 2018, 01:17 AM

Yes, have walked the path to other brands, but always end up on a path back to Rolex. For whatever reason, Rolex makes watches I prefer over others. The ventures to other brands have generally been costly paths for me. Lost my *** on a couple of those moves.

GB-man · 20 October 2018, 01:23 AM

Beware

Raku · 20 October 2018, 01:28 AM

- Unfortunately the majority of Rolex buyers think that this brand is the best on the market.
- Fortunately the majority of the users on this forum know the above is not true.

There are numerous other brands that one can enjoy, starting from the very top of haute horologie (Kari Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier or Roger W. Smith), continuing with high end watches (Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe or A. Lange & Söhne) and so on.
I also think there is a lot in enjoyment to be had with owning cheaper brands like Casio, Orient or Sinn.
People are different, thankfully there is a lot to choose from for everyone.

Burlington · 20 October 2018, 01:36 AM

am yet to get my first Rolex, but think at some point that may be next.

tudorbaja27 · 20 October 2018, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raku

- Unfortunately the majority of Rolex buyers think that this brand is the best on the market.
- Fortunately the majority of the users on this forum know the above is not true.

There are numerous other brands that one can enjoy, starting from the very top of haute horologie (Kari Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier or Roger W. Smith), continuing with high end watches (Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe or A. Lange & Söhne) and so on.
I also think there is a lot in enjoyment to be had with owning cheaper brands like Casio, Orient or Sinn.
People are different, thankfully there is a lot to choose from for everyone.

Dr. Robert · 20 October 2018, 01:42 AM

I’m with you, I like a good variety, I like Rolex, Tudor & Cellini!

FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

The history of rolex is amazing. So many firsts and truly going from a tool watch, to the watch you aspired to have when you reached the top of your profession, to now a luxury watch.

The history of HH brands like AP and Patek is truly amazing as well and how they preserve the passion, history and art of fine watch making.

Then there are brands like RM and modern APs with crazy technical movements by APRP that are truly mind blowing.

So much fun learning about watches and what makes each brand special.

Getting to go to Geneva and Les Brassus to visit the original manufacture, museums and modern production facilities is WIS heaven.

Yeah!! I have to visit Geneva one day!!!

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

There are many beautiful watches from great houses.

Life is too short for one brand or type.

Well said!

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Yes, have walked the path to other brands, but always end up on a path back to Rolex. For whatever reason, Rolex makes watches I prefer over others. The ventures to other brands have generally been costly paths for me. Lost my *** on a couple of those moves.

Mistakes are part of this business, I think... but the good side is: when you have guts to experience different watches&brands, you will find what you can truly appreciate!

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Beware

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Raku

- Unfortunately the majority of Rolex buyers think that this brand is the best on the market.
- Fortunately the majority of the users on this forum know the above is not true.

There are numerous other brands that one can enjoy, starting from the very top of haute horologie (Kari Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier or Roger W. Smith), continuing with high end watches (Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe or A. Lange & Söhne) and so on.
I also think there is a lot in enjoyment to be had with owning cheaper brands like Casio, Orient or Sinn.
People are different, thankfully there is a lot to choose from for everyone.

Kari Voutilainen is very interesting!!!

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

am yet to get my first Rolex, but think at some point that may be next.

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FinWatch · 20 October 2018, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

I’m with you, I like a good variety, I like Rolex, Tudor & Cellini!

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dddrees · 20 October 2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FinWatch

Well said!

I think mistakes are very necessary and needed aswell....

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As much as I hate them I also agree with you.

droptopman · 20 October 2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FinWatch

Mistakes are part of this business, I think... but the good side is: when you have guts to experience different watches&brands, you will find what you can truly appreciate!

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So very true. Been at this a long time. Made mistakes with other brands and Rolex. LOL, took about 30 years to settle in to what would work for me for a small collection. Most of the mistakes were around "dress" watches and trying to fit into the mold of what should be in a collection and what is really considered a dress watch. In the end I have finally concluded I am not a dress watch guy. Does not make any sense to tie up those resources in a watch I only wear a handful of times a year. While I love to look at and admire some of the finer dress watches out there, I will just admire them from afar....

breitlings · 20 October 2018, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FinWatch

When I got my first Rolex last year, I got carried away by the whole brand. I studied the history, tried different models, etc. Still loving Rolex.
As a Bond-fan I found also Omega, just recently. I visited in Switzerland and next to our hotel there was a great Omega boutique. I got very fascinated by Omega’s history: the legacy of Speedmaster ”Moonwatch”, all the different Bond-models, Limited editions... I got very excited of these limited Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary -models, Seamaster limited Phelps -edition...
Then it truly hit me:
There are other brands! Rolex isn’t The Only One!!! Or is it???!
Through this process I found also Patek’s Worldtime 5230G!
Plenty of possibilities, a whole new world!
What to do?
Now I can truly see that this path is an endless path. With my current 6-Rolex-Collection I am about to add some Omega.

Had anyone walked the similar path?

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I walked it backwards. I started with other brands.

tyler1980 · 20 October 2018, 03:06 AM

rolex is everywhere and most mid sized cities have an AD selling them. Its natural for Rolex to be the entry to a luxury watch, and then move into other brands that are not as widespread. Then you appreciate a different kind of watchmaking. I still go back to Rolex though in addition to other brands. Most people dont jump straight to Patek or ALS and they also dont leave Rolex entirely when they do.

dddrees · 20 October 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

rolex is everywhere and most mid sized cities have an AD selling them. Its natural for Rolex to be the entry to a luxury watch, and then move into other brands that are not as widespread. Then you appreciate a different kind of watchmaking. I still go back to Rolex though in addition to other brands. Most people dont jump straight to Patek or ALS and they also dont leave Rolex entirely when they do.

Besides just being everywhere it's generally the first thing that comes to mind for most of those not even shopping for one.

19 October 2018, 05:16 PM	#1
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	Other brands???? Rolex isn’t the One and Only??? When I got my first Rolex last year, I got carried away by the whole brand. I studied the history, tried different models, etc. Still loving Rolex. As a Bond-fan I found also Omega, just recently. I visited in Switzerland and next to our hotel there was a great Omega boutique. I got very fascinated by Omega’s history: the legacy of Speedmaster ”Moonwatch”, all the different Bond-models, Limited editions... I got very excited of these limited Apollo XVII 45th Anniversary -models, Seamaster limited Phelps -edition... Then it truly hit me: There are other brands! Rolex isn’t The Only One!!! Or is it???! Through this process I found also Patek’s Worldtime 5230G! Plenty of possibilities, a whole new world! What to do? Now I can truly see that this path is an endless path. With my current 6-Rolex-Collection I am about to add some Omega. Had anyone walked the similar path? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2018, 10:29 PM	#4
AzPaul 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,896	Of course, there are a lot of great watches, but for the record, Commander Bond wears a Rolex. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The best first step you can take with any hobby like this is to first discover what all is available. Then you should take time to research the different options with regards to history, options, design, details, quality, value, support, maintenance, and cost. Do your research and hang out with as many geeks and actual users in a number of different places (NOT JUST FANBOYS) as possible who might elevate your knowledge to the level you require as quickly as possible. Determine what your willing to spend and also determine what type of things work best for you. Do your BEST to make as few mistakes as possible along the way. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Yes, have walked the path to other brands, but always end up on a path back to Rolex. For whatever reason, Rolex makes watches I prefer over others. The ventures to other brands have generally been costly paths for me. Lost my *** on a couple of those moves. __________________ 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.

19 October 2018, 09:12 PM	#2
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Yes, while Rolex is king of the mid lux sports market, there are a whole heap of other watches out there.

19 October 2018, 09:48 PM	#3
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	The majority of watch collectors have yes. - There are however a lot of ROLEX collectors on this forum. Variety is he spice of life, don’t just stop at Omega either

20 October 2018, 01:07 AM	#11
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	The history of rolex is amazing. So many firsts and truly going from a tool watch, to the watch you aspired to have when you reached the top of your profession, to now a luxury watch. The history of HH brands like AP and Patek is truly amazing as well and how they preserve the passion, history and art of fine watch making. Then there are brands like RM and modern APs with crazy technical movements by APRP that are truly mind blowing. So much fun learning about watches and what makes each brand special. Getting to go to Geneva and Les Brassus to visit the original manufacture, museums and modern production facilities is WIS heaven.

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GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Beware __________________

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Raku "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 361	- Unfortunately the majority of Rolex buyers think that this brand is the best on the market. - Fortunately the majority of the users on this forum know the above is not true. There are numerous other brands that one can enjoy, starting from the very top of haute horologie (Kari Voutilainen, Philippe Dufour, Laurent Ferrier or Roger W. Smith), continuing with high end watches (Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe or A. Lange & Söhne) and so on. I also think there is a lot in enjoyment to be had with owning cheaper brands like Casio, Orient or Sinn. People are different, thankfully there is a lot to choose from for everyone.

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	am yet to get my first Rolex, but think at some point that may be next. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	I’m with you, I like a good variety, I like Rolex, Tudor & Cellini! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	rolex is everywhere and most mid sized cities have an AD selling them. Its natural for Rolex to be the entry to a luxury watch, and then move into other brands that are not as widespread. Then you appreciate a different kind of watchmaking. I still go back to Rolex though in addition to other brands. Most people dont jump straight to Patek or ALS and they also dont leave Rolex entirely when they do. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

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