If Rolex was a car company, it would be...

[Ny325]

I say a Honda. Very reliable, good resale value, and simplicity. I’m talking SS sport models. Now if your talking Rolex watches with all that bling, then I would say a S63 Mercedes, M5, or a Maserati. Look good in the showroom. Once they leave, it’s 30%-40% less of the MSRP.

[Nanasaka90]

Lexus. Came in late to the party of luxury vehicles, but is the most reliable and dependable by far.


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[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by Nanasaka90

Lexus. Came in late to the party of luxury vehicles, but is the most reliable and dependable by far.


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I vote Lexus. Dependable and luxury.

[GoingPlaces]

There have been other threads similar to this and the conclusion is always MB or Porsche.

Personally I think MB only because of the variety of offerings. MB offers different vehicles for everything. AMG for track, G for off road, S for high line luxury, E for everyday practicality and comfort and so forth.

Porsche is not as multi dimensional, maybe can be compared to a Daytona but that would be it.

[Ouro9999]

Porsche for sure.

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[GoingPlaces]

Originally Posted by mmaggi

Some of the replies are quite entertaining.

NOT a Mercedes or any other German car. Please. There's a reason why the best advice is to lease a German car or sell it right before the warranty expires.

It's a Lexus. It's made by Toyota. It's extremely reliable, it's well made and it's attractive.

Seriously? Now we are comparing a dressed up Toyota to a Rolex? Apologies but laughable. Show me one Lexus that aged well. The new releases are borderline hideous. Mercedes and Porsche have lineage, history, and a certain elegance that Lexus can only aspire to have. They have raced in some of the most storied venues against some of the most prolific cars ever produced. Mercedes alone has changed the automotive landscape from inception. These brands have been, and will still remain historically relevant in the automobile world forever.

[G.Montag]

Originally Posted by Xerxes77

Mercedes for sure...
Also I think Rolex already choose what car represents when put Mercedes Hands on Rolex models....

Mercedes is not a good analogy IMO. Mercedes is a company who's brand equity has eroded significantly since their heyday in the 70's, 80's and early 90's due to quality issues and branching out into cheaper market segments. In that sense, Mercedes is more akin to Longines. Rolex's brand equity is as strong as it has ever been.

Porsche is a better analogy (though I'm not a huge fan of modern Porsches). It's not really an exotic like Ferrari or Lambo (car equivalent of PP and AP) but in the mind of an average person it's almost on the same level. Porsche does not make any cheap models like Mercedes A-Class. It has models that you have to be on the waitlist for. It is also the car of choice for a "baller on a budget" who buys a sports car to show off but can't swing a true exotic.

[redtigers]

I am sure I am not the only rolex and porsche enthusiast on the site, so I challenge the rest of you to create a better combo of porsche model to rolex... My criteria is not solely performance but the overall best analogous model pairing


Taycan: Daydate
Panemera: DJ 36
Cayenne: DJ 41
Macan: Milgauss
Cayman/Boxster: OP 39
911 C2: Explorer
911 C2S-C4S: Submariner
911 GTS: Hulk
Turbo: CHNR TT GMT
Turbo S: 42 mm Yachmaster white gold
GT3: BLNR
GT3 Touring with paint to sample: BLRO
GT3RS: Black Dial Daytona
GT3 RS Weissach pack: White Dial Daytona

And because i'm bored non Porsche fun

BMW M3: Speedmaster
Lamborghini Diablo: Panerai
Koenigsegg: Richard Mille

[garyk]

I am a Porsche owner but since Mercedes are used for Taxis and Trucks around the world, I say Mercedes!!

[Rolex-istanbul]

Roll Royce: Daydate
Vw Golf: DJ 36
Vw Golf GTI: DJ 41
Bmw i8: Milgauss
Vw Passat: OP 39
Land rover Defender: Explorer
Toyota Hilux: Submariner
Toyota Hilux with body paint : Hulk
Mercedes G wagon: CHNR TT GMT
Panerama: 42 mm Yachmaster white gold
Mercedes E coupe: BLNR
Mercedes E convertible : BLRO
Ford Mustang gt: Black Dial Daytona
Ford GT: White Dial Daytona

[Macnavara]

Jeez

[boogiebot]

Originally Posted by Rolex-istanbul

Roll Royce: Daydate
Vw Golf: DJ 36
Vw Golf GTI: DJ 41
Bmw i8: Milgauss
Vw Passat: OP 39
Land rover Defender: Explorer
Toyota Hilux: Submariner
Toyota Hilux with body paint : Hulk
Mercedes G wagon: CHNR TT GMT
Panerama: 42 mm Yachmaster white gold
Mercedes E coupe: BLNR
Mercedes E convertible : BLRO
Ford Mustang gt: Black Dial Daytona
Ford GT: White Dial Daytona

Milhauss is an i8


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[mfserge]

Corvette. Why?

Exotic but attainable for a lot of people.
Classic, timeless, but still pushes the limits of design.
Some models appreciate and some depreciate.
Corvette was slow to move to mid engine.
Maintenance is very affordable and widely available at any Chevy dealer.
Reliability, very good for a mass produced vehicle with around 50-60k units per year.
Brand has been around since the 50’s with a massive collectors base.

I can think of no other brand that checks all the boxes. Porsche and Mercedes are unattainable for most and extraordinarily expensive to service. A super car that starts around $60k with the styling and features of a Corvette, I challenge anyone to find a supercar at that price point.

[exador]

Originally Posted by redtigers

I am sure I am not the only rolex and porsche enthusiast on the site, so I challenge the rest of you to create a better combo of porsche model to rolex... My criteria is not solely performance but the overall best analogous model

As a Porsche enthusiast, you should learn how to spell “Panamera”.

[exador]

Originally Posted by mfserge

Corvette. Why?

Exotic but attainable for a lot of people.
Classic, timeless, but still pushes the limits of design.
Some models appreciate and some depreciate.
Corvette was slow to move to mid engine.
Maintenance is very affordable and widely available at any Chevy dealer.
Reliability, very good for a mass produced vehicle with around 50-60k units per year.
Brand has been around since the 50’s with a massive collectors base.

I can think of no other brand that checks all the boxes. Porsche and Mercedes are unattainable for most and extraordinarily expensive to service. A super car that starts around $60k with the styling and features of a Corvette, I challenge anyone to find a supercar at that price point.

Corvette is one model.

[redtigers]

Originally Posted by exador

As a Porsche enthusiast you should learn how to spell “Panamera”.

OMG did a post on the internet contain poor spelling??

Instead of being the spelling police lets see your list!

[Ungucpho]

porsche

typically they set the new model to 101%-102% of the previous model size, call it styling for the year

[Thuilln]

Definitely Porsche, with the Sub as the 911.

[Benzsiam]

Doesn't fit any particular car!

Rolex is very reliable watch, low maintenance like Lexus, but has a brand recognition like Mercedes Benz.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Kevin.S

Volvo ...

I agree, Volvo...safe dowdy and can go a million miles.


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[mmaggi]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Actually the Lexus is hideous. How this got approved by the board is beyond me. Identifying this mess with a Rolex is an insult to Rolex.

That's ONE model you picked out. Many Lexus models to my eyes are great looking. You don't think Rolex makes at least one model that's hideous to some's eyes?

[mmaggi]

Originally Posted by mfserge

Corvette. Why?

Exotic but attainable for a lot of people.
Classic, timeless, but still pushes the limits of design.
Some models appreciate and some depreciate.
Corvette was slow to move to mid engine.
Maintenance is very affordable and widely available at any Chevy dealer.
Reliability, very good for a mass produced vehicle with around 50-60k units per year.
Brand has been around since the 50’s with a massive collectors base.

I can think of no other brand that checks all the boxes. Porsche and Mercedes are unattainable for most and extraordinarily expensive to service. A super car that starts around $60k with the styling and features of a Corvette, I challenge anyone to find a supercar at that price point.

[Ntoz]

Mercedes Benz

[mjr24]

No doubt Porsche....discounts are rare and they hold value very well relative to competitors. Even the lowest Rolex and Porsche models are expensive.

BMW and Mercedes depreciate ridiculously and they have several crappy entry-level models one can get in to "say" they have a BMW or Mercedes.

AP and Patek are Ferraris more so in the rarity and not as mainsteam as Rolex.....

[GiantRobot]

Porsche. Especially when it comes to design language. The Carrera is a great example of how Porsche makes very subtle changes to this model, keeping it timeless and simple. One of the reasons I admire Rolex.

[Rolexatlast]

Originally Posted by mfserge

Corvette. Why?

Exotic but attainable for a lot of people.
Classic, timeless, but still pushes the limits of design.
Some models appreciate and some depreciate.
Corvette was slow to move to mid engine.
Maintenance is very affordable and widely available at any Chevy dealer.
Reliability, very good for a mass produced vehicle with around 50-60k units per year.
Brand has been around since the 50’s with a massive collectors base.

I can think of no other brand that checks all the boxes. Porsche and Mercedes are unattainable for most and extraordinarily expensive to service. A super car that starts around $60k with the styling and features of a Corvette, I challenge anyone to find a supercar at that price point.

I take you are having a laugh..

[mfserge]

Originally Posted by exador

Corvette is one model.

It’s operated and build like a brand of its own with near complete separation from GM.

[mfserge]

Originally Posted by Rolexatlast

I take you are having a laugh..

Prove me wrong with facts then. I’ll wait. Corvette checks all 5 boxes in the OPs post.

[Dahh]

Mercedes Benz

[101031-28]

I'll let my tat do the talking