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Passion4Rolex · 21 November 2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by argee1977

So if hypothetically Rolex moved their factory to Germany, Belguim or France and had the exact same facilities, staff and materials you wouldn't buy from them?

I know the 'Swiss Made' thing is a mark of distinction, but is it really that important where a watch is finally assembled, there's a few German watch companies that make fantastic watches and they've not felt the urge to move across the border.

I do especially if I pay 3000+ for a watch I would at least expect it to be made in SWISS, makes it more exclusive to know that product is only made in one city in one country! Were it originated from!

pz93c · 21 November 2008, 03:54 AM

Yeah, if it were made in Texas.

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pz93c

Yeah, if it were made in Texas.

The smallest diameter would be like 50 mm!! Everything's BIG in Texas, right?

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

The smallest diameter would be like 50 mm!! Everything's BIG in Texas, right?

Texas size:

JJ Irani · 21 November 2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

They wear these in Texas:

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Did ya have to use one of these Bubba?

Ya know, I thought this was pretty freakin' funny!...................................Guess not!

James T · 21 November 2008, 04:00 AM

doesn't really bother me....... who cares, its' still a rolex!

Felly Jr. · 21 November 2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

doesn't really bother me.... if its assembled in china... who cares, its' still a rolex!

That would be Chinex James!

James T · 21 November 2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

My current wife was made in America with Irish OME parts. Anyone like to buy her?

What the heck is OME..... did you mean OEM??

evy411nia · 21 November 2008, 04:19 AM

Racial unrest...I love it. Like we need some more political correctness.

James T · 21 November 2008, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

That would be Chinex James!

hahah, felly you quoted me before i had the chance to edit it... lol, i didn't read all the posts on this thread before replying on it.... i didn't even know the OP put China on his ORIGINAL thread...

Lane from s.c. · 21 November 2008, 04:29 AM

For me its business ethics and quality. You have countries out there that can`t even make powered milk without killing people, the same with dog food. And countries that have no concern for the evironment. If they can`t get that right I`m not sure how well they could do on a watch. It is what it is. It is a swiss watch and I expect it to be made there. My scotch better be made in Scotland !!!!! My allen-edmonds shoes are made in the US, I pay more for them but they are great and I feel good about buying them... If they go offshore I will drop them. Thats what I did with my Hartman luggage...they started importing and now I buy Ghurka luggage....its better anyway.

Lane

pz93c · 21 November 2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

Texas size:

That's the new RolTex Bottom Dweller, ain't it?

GradyPhilpott · 21 November 2008, 06:15 AM

If it says "Swiss Made" on the watch, it'd better meet legal criteria for such a designation. If not, we'll be talking class-action lawsuit.

Eli · 21 November 2008, 06:35 AM

Don't care too much about where it's made as long as it's not China/Mexico/Taiwan etc etc.

My Sinn is made in Germany and it is great quality.

James T · 21 November 2008, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by joeskie

Don't care too much about where it's made as long as it's not China/Mexico/Taiwan etc etc.

My Sinn is made in Germany and it is great quality.

Never underestimate the sleeping dragon!

mretzloff · 21 November 2008, 06:43 AM

I think the "Swiss Made" sign is important because the Swiss are known for their craftsmanship.

And to the people who said this is racist, get over yourselves.

chicagowatchman · 21 November 2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sharif

Lots of hypothetical questions being asked lately. :)

The chances of this happening, are more remote than the chances of the rotation of the earth reversing.

Bisquitlips · 21 November 2008, 06:51 AM

I must admit that if I found that Rolex outsourced the assembly of their timepieces I would rethink them as a desirable tangible asset.

Just my 2 cents worth.

redshirt1957 · 21 November 2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

What the heck is OME..... did you mean OEM??

You are asking ME to explain what I mean. Geez, have you read any of my other posts!

James T · 21 November 2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You are asking ME to explain what I mean. Geez, have you read any of my other posts!

I actually don't read ur posts Bubba... coz all I get is garbage comments...HAHHAHHAHAH

Bisquitlips · 21 November 2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by James T

I actually don't read ur posts Bubba... coz all I get is garbage comments...HAHHAHHAHAH

toph · 21 November 2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

How would you react if you found out your ROLEX was assembled in a country other than Switzerland???

...

i will give everyone on TRF $10000000 each

chazha · 21 November 2008, 08:20 AM

most of the parts are made in China already. All the raw material are all imported. Steel from India or Sweden, Gold from Russia or China. You never know :-D
However the watches are essembled and tested in Switzerland

Welshwatchman · 21 November 2008, 08:41 AM

I saw absolutely no point in the subject matter of this thread and people giving it the "freedom of speech" routine need to consider that this is a private forum.

58 posts in and absolutely no nutritional content.

Perhaps it's time to close this one before more members play chicken and stick their neck out to far?

Andad · 21 November 2008, 09:13 AM

Unfortunately these are the threads that divide Forums geographically and politically and as can be seen this is what happened.

The original post specifically mentioned China and India but was changed and diluted.

- why change it - unless you felt you were wrong?

It was IMO a TROLL post seeking to split the Forum into those who were better than others - and to post a private message from The Boss and complain about how badly you have been treated is

Steely threw a curve ball and it was smacked.

Anyway, I am happy that my Rolex watches are Swiss Made - that is if they are Swiss Made - they are Swiss Made - aren't they? - I mean all of it? - all Swiss Made and Swiss assembled ?

Here's a pix of my new TT Sub I know it's real cos it's stamped 'Made in Scotland' on the caseback.

Andad · 21 November 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Cajun

Part of the cache of Rolex is the Swiss craftmanship. Would you buy a Porsche built in Detroit?

If you are talking about a cheap imitation then .....no.

If it was built exactly to Porsche specifications how would you know the difference?

James T · 21 November 2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I saw absolutely no point in the subject matter of this thread and people giving it the "freedom of speech" routine need to consider that this is a private forum.

58 posts in and absolutely no nutritional content.

Perhaps it's time to close this one before more members play chicken and stick their neck out to far?

go for it mr. mod. close this thing...

btw, what size are your shoes... i'd like to see if i can get a free pair by walking with you

but not a mile...

GradyPhilpott · 21 November 2008, 09:34 AM

I took the original post to mean, "How would you react if you learned that Rolex has been committing fraud by having their "Swiss Made" watches assembled elsewhere?

If Rolex had built its reputation as a Chinese company, then I would suspect that no one would care because China would then have a reputation for making the world's most recognizable watch.

Whatever the original posters intent might have been, I see no reason why all the attributions regarding his intent have been made.

Roselló · 21 November 2008, 01:22 PM

Not a big deal for me.

21 November 2008, 04:00 AM	#37
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	doesn't really bother me....... who cares, its' still a rolex! __________________ James T

21 November 2008, 06:15 AM	#44
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	If it says "Swiss Made" on the watch, it'd better meet legal criteria for such a designation. If not, we'll be talking class-action lawsuit. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 November 2008, 06:43 AM	#47
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	I think the "Swiss Made" sign is important because the Swiss are known for their craftsmanship. And to the people who said this is racist, get over yourselves. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

21 November 2008, 06:51 AM	#49
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I must admit that if I found that Rolex outsourced the assembly of their timepieces I would rethink them as a desirable tangible asset. Just my 2 cents worth. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

21 November 2008, 08:41 AM	#55
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I saw absolutely no point in the subject matter of this thread and people giving it the "freedom of speech" routine need to consider that this is a private forum. 58 posts in and absolutely no nutritional content. Perhaps it's time to close this one before more members play chicken and stick their neck out to far? __________________ ..33

21 November 2008, 03:54 AM	#32
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Yeah, if it were made in Texas.

21 November 2008, 04:19 AM	#40
evy411nia Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: John Location: Houston Watch: Sea-dwller Posts: 255	Racial unrest...I love it. Like we need some more political correctness.

21 November 2008, 04:29 AM	#42
Lane from s.c. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Lane H. Location: fort mill, s.c. Watch: gmt, new in 1985 Posts: 190	For me its business ethics and quality. You have countries out there that can`t even make powered milk without killing people, the same with dog food. And countries that have no concern for the evironment. If they can`t get that right I`m not sure how well they could do on a watch. It is what it is. It is a swiss watch and I expect it to be made there. My scotch better be made in Scotland !!!!! My allen-edmonds shoes are made in the US, I pay more for them but they are great and I feel good about buying them... If they go offshore I will drop them. Thats what I did with my Hartman luggage...they started importing and now I buy Ghurka luggage....its better anyway. Lane

21 November 2008, 06:35 AM	#45
Eli Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: montreal Posts: 459	Don't care too much about where it's made as long as it's not China/Mexico/Taiwan etc etc. My Sinn is made in Germany and it is great quality.

21 November 2008, 08:20 AM	#54
chazha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: ChairmanMao Location: NY, US Watch: mickey watch Posts: 837	most of the parts are made in China already. All the raw material are all imported. Steel from India or Sweden, Gold from Russia or China. You never know :-D However the watches are essembled and tested in Switzerland

21 November 2008, 09:13 AM	#56
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Unfortunately these are the threads that divide Forums geographically and politically and as can be seen this is what happened. The original post specifically mentioned China and India but was changed and diluted. - why change it - unless you felt you were wrong? It was IMO a TROLL post seeking to split the Forum into those who were better than others - and to post a private message from The Boss and complain about how badly you have been treated is Steely threw a curve ball and it was smacked. Anyway, I am happy that my Rolex watches are Swiss Made - that is if they are Swiss Made - they are Swiss Made - aren't they? - I mean all of it? - all Swiss Made and Swiss assembled ? Here's a pix of my new TT Sub I know it's real cos it's stamped 'Made in Scotland' on the caseback. Attached Images __________________ E

21 November 2008, 09:34 AM	#59
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	I took the original post to mean, "How would you react if you learned that Rolex has been committing fraud by having their "Swiss Made" watches assembled elsewhere? If Rolex had built its reputation as a Chinese company, then I would suspect that no one would care because China would then have a reputation for making the world's most recognizable watch. Whatever the original posters intent might have been, I see no reason why all the attributions regarding his intent have been made. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

21 November 2008, 01:22 PM	#60
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Not a big deal for me.

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