Why do we wear rolex?

[Frankie9]

For me I’ve loved the brand since I was a teenager back in the 80s, I would always admire my fathers rolex but now it’s not only my love for the brand but also that since the early 2000s they are completely all in-house except the hands and as an adult now with 3 kids, bills and a mortgage the piece of mind that my watch doesn’t loose all its value as I walk out of the store. I’m not a rich man and actually my Rolex 126660 is worth more then my truck.


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[singe89]

They do what they do better than anyone else. Mass produced luxury tool watches with good attention to detail, quality materials and robust/accurate movements. The exceptional marketing and slow design changes makes for a watch that will stand the test of time.

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by singe89

They do what they do better than anyone else. Mass produced luxury tool watches with good attention to detail, quality materials and robust/accurate movements. The the exceptional marketing and slow design changes makes for a watch that will stand the test of time.

agreed, very well said

[Chewbacca]

I wear ‘a’ Rolex because I’ve saved a lot of money since I stopped going out for pasta.

[droptopman]

Always wanted one since reading/watching Bond as a youngster. Even pre teen I had a goal of having one someday. As for why...always thought the Sub was the best looking watch ever created. From the 50's to now in all forms, it just sings to me more than any other watch at any price. Then once you own one, you learn they are built like tanks, tough, durable, useful for about any activity. They have always held value well. When compared to other brands I have tried, the robustness and looks is really what wins me over.

[Gecko10]

My Timex wore out.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by singe89

They do what they do better than anyone else. Mass produced luxury tool watches with good attention to detail, quality materials and robust/accurate movements. The the exceptional marketing and slow design changes makes for a watch that will stand the test of time.

This and the history and heritage. Rolex was a pioneer and teamed up with many(Doxa, Comex, Panerai) to give us an exceptional timeless and classic watch. Hans Wilsdorf was a genius in my eyes.

[GradyPhilpott]

Rolex has a certain, Je ne sais quoi.

[Blansky]

Pick up chicks in bars.

[alwo]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Pick up chicks.

lol love your comments, sometimes are so intellectual and sometimes just pure comedy


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[Star Ferry]

Lack of self esteem?

[Futuristic]

They are great and unique in their own way

[joyfultrade]

Great one.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Lack of self esteem?

Lmao.

I prefer Omega.

But I do love Rolex as well.

[RobearH]

I hated the Apple watch!

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex has a certain, Je ne sais quoi.

I’ll go with that!

[pickettt]

Pocket watches are inconvenient.

[Rebel]

I just like 'em.

[Cdaddylutz]

Because special media says they r the best. Hence the uprising in costs. Which will soon or later go back to where they should be

[dkast85]

Originally Posted by singe89

They do what they do better than anyone else. Mass produced luxury tool watches with good attention to detail, quality materials and robust/accurate movements. The exceptional marketing and slow design changes makes for a watch that will stand the test of time.

I think the slow design change is what makes them stand out. You can look at a GMT from the 70’s and it definitely looks older than the ones of today. However, the new models all go back to their original DNA.

With datejusts and DD’s I can’t tell the difference between one from the 80’s and one from today. Unless I am up close to it.

[dkast85]

Originally Posted by Cdaddylutz

Because special media says they r the best. Hence the uprising in costs. Which will soon or later go back to where they should be

I was looking at some of the pieces they had an 47th street today on my way to work. One of the owners came out and tried to get me in, probably to buy a GMT for 16k or a Submariner for 14k. I told him I was just glancing and I’m not buying anything until the market calms down. He responds, “I don’t think it will!” Of course he doesn’t

[Blansky]

Originally Posted by alwo

lol love your comments, sometimes are so intellectual and sometimes just pure comedy

Thanks. It's our bizarre Canadian sense of humor (humour).

[Caynuck]

I wear them to be accepted and to be loved by TRF

[teck21]

I wear Rolex because it makes me feel like a member of an exclusive country club.

There.


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[pepsiretail]

To Ball.

[kieselguhr]

So I can angle my watch strategically in daylight to blind innocent bystanders


AOW

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by singe89

They do what they do better than anyone else. Mass produced luxury tool watches with good attention to detail, quality materials and robust/accurate movements. The exceptional marketing and slow design changes makes for a watch that will stand the test of time.

Pretty much this.

And really designed to last a lifetime. Both the look and build. Not many things you can say that about these days.

In addition I think of them as "Functional Art". A superior design aesthetic combined with a superior construction.

[superstarmar]

Only watch that puts a smile on my face every time I look at
that I can afford...

[toomann]

I've always wanted a Rolex and yes part of it was name recognition. But later on there was a certain appeal to the craftmanship, quality and then there's knowing that Rolex watches retain much of their original cost for many years. Can't say that about many things in life.

[Onikage]

I wear mine currently in protest at the smartwatch with Bluetooth gubbins that seems to pass for a good watch lately.