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Paracentesis · 13 December 2010, 06:27 PM

They are cheap and dependable.

Andad · 13 December 2010, 06:32 PM

And, just like you, one out of two isn't bad.

The GMT Master · 13 December 2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Txr

Except maybe for misaligned cyclops' ...

IMO Rolex was probaly the first accurate affordable wrist watch in times where watches were good enough to guess the right hour of the day. Rolex measured the time accurate in seconds, which esp. in war was a solid advantage.

Rolex cleverly build a name in early jet set times. Clever product placement on celebreties and sports added to their name.

Most Rolex are rather discreete watches (not talking about the ones with sickening bling) for a good price. Nice design on most of them and its a real winner.

I do however anticipate that Rolex will die out in the next decade or so since no child or youth I know has any association with the name. They rather buy pop products that reflect the latest trend.

Don't be so certain, there's a strong youth contingent here, and there's still a large number of people who will buy their children a nice watch at age 18 or 21 - that's sometimes enough to get someone hooked on the brand. I know that's what happened to me

Bullyterrier · 13 December 2010, 07:11 PM

In reality I think the thing that makes a Rolex so 'special' is advertising. Because at the end of the day they are an average quality, mass produced watch. But the name is known worldwide, and associated with success and money, very clever marketing.

marshallr47 · 13 December 2010, 11:36 PM

They are built to withstand the test of time.

Rags · 13 December 2010, 11:39 PM

Rolex is special because it's a ROLEX...Enough said!!!

Puffy · 14 December 2010, 12:07 AM

History and quality... look pretty good too

pyxis · 14 December 2010, 04:11 AM

Great tradition, supported by great products and even greater marketing!

JBat · 14 December 2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tictocChuck

Bond....James Bond

That was first intro to Rolex!

That too!

Numismatist · 14 December 2010, 05:13 AM

" What makes a Rolex special??? "

It's what brings us all together here on this forum!

JBat · 14 December 2010, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Txr

Except maybe for misaligned cyclops' ...

IMO Rolex was probaly the first accurate affordable wrist watch in times where watches were good enough to guess the right hour of the day. Rolex measured the time accurate in seconds, which esp. in war was a solid advantage.

Rolex cleverly build a name in early jet set times. Clever product placement on celebreties and sports added to their name.

Most Rolex are rather discreete watches (not talking about the ones with sickening bling) for a good price. Nice design on most of them and its a real winner.

I do however anticipate that Rolex will die out in the next decade or so since no child or youth I know has any association with the name. They rather buy pop products that reflect the latest trend.

I really don't see that happening. Mechanical watches have been on the upswing in popularity for a while now, and Rolex is the most recognized of those brands. They'll be around for a long while, IMO.

thesmallwave · 14 December 2010, 05:24 AM

Rolex is special for quality, IHMO.Other expensive watches have great quality but Rolex is a Rolex, since the day first came out.

Johny · 14 December 2010, 05:42 AM

good strong reliable watch that you dont have to worry about all the time. put it on and forget it. imho

13 December 2010, 06:32 PM	#32
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Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	In reality I think the thing that makes a Rolex so 'special' is advertising. Because at the end of the day they are an average quality, mass produced watch. But the name is known worldwide, and associated with success and money, very clever marketing. __________________ So Mote it be.

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13 December 2010, 06:27 PM	#31
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	They are cheap and dependable.

14 December 2010, 04:11 AM	#38
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14 December 2010, 05:24 AM	#42
thesmallwave Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Levi Location: Romania & England Watch: Sub C Black Posts: 568	Rolex is special for quality, IHMO.Other expensive watches have great quality but Rolex is a Rolex, since the day first came out.

14 December 2010, 05:42 AM	#43
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