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26 August 2005, 05:55 AM | #1 |
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Why Rolex?
Because of the terrible newbie that I am, I can afford to ask a lot of questions, heh, heh, heh. The one that is always intriguing me is: why Rolex? There are so many other good watches in this world, a lot of them much more affordable to boot. Because I had a lobotomy and had every inkling towards all Rolexes bar the Sub, SD and GMT’s removed, my answer is straightforward. Because they make one of the most beautiful and bombproof sportswatches in the word. Forget the Fifty Fathoms, forget even Panerai. Just one comes close in my not so humble opinion. And that is the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer in all SS.
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26 August 2005, 07:05 AM | #2 |
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Hey Frans,
I like Rolex watches (Sports models) because of the simple tool watch look.I will admitt I am probably a bigger Omega fan but the thing I like is the ability to resell a Rolex anywhere,anytime and not lose heaps.(Sometimes breaking even.) From what I can gather the total Rolex deal is well set in the community especially at the dealer level with little or no discount.(Unfortunately my beloved Omega will give up to 30% discount) I am not into watches to impress people with brand names as the people I deal with would probably be in awe of a Tag more than a Rolex. I like Rolex as it suits my lifestyle and it is one of my little sins. |
26 August 2005, 07:13 AM | #3 |
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I like your point of the reselling value. Over a 100 years ago, all Dutch fishermen wore an elaborate and heavy gold earring. This was purely in case they drowned and washed ashore. The earring was used to pay for the funeral. (I kid you not). I see the Rolex a bit like that. In case you are stranded in a foreign country and need cash, you sell the ‘lex. OK, I’m entering the realms of fantasy again but you catch my drift.
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26 August 2005, 07:41 AM | #4 |
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Why Rolex? Good question!! Take one look at this baby and answer me honestly....why NOT Rolex?
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26 August 2005, 07:47 AM | #5 |
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I have the strange feeling that I'm going to have to look at that 'creature from the Lagoon’ very, very often :-) BTW: is that an aftermarket dial?
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26 August 2005, 07:51 AM | #6 |
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Aftermarket dial? No bloody way, my friend. That's as original as they come. In fact, that's a D-series TT YM probably manufactured in April of this year...and all purchased from an AD here in Auckland.
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26 August 2005, 08:21 AM | #7 |
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No, no, no. Didn't mean it as an insult. I only know of white dials. YM = Sub Jr.! :-)
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26 August 2005, 08:44 AM | #8 |
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The newly introduced (only this year) 40 mm TT YM is available in a choice of 4 dial colours: Blue, white, silver/grey and champagne.
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the right way up.
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First of all, thank you, Padi, for turning that thing right side up. I was getting tired of seeing that upside down picture over and over again. It was terrible having to stand on my head to look at it the right way.
Now, Frans, in an attempt to answer your question, it's one word: MARKETING. Hans Wilsdorf and his group turned out to be masterful marketers in creating a brand name with cache that almost no one else has been able to match. Don't get me wrong, Rolex makes an excellent watch. But as Dave Knoll will tell you, there are better, more refined manufactures than Rolex. But Rolex has marketed itself as a timeless, rugged watch of high quality. That marketing strategy has worked well for them as they manage to sell out their entire production year after year and the brand commands a premium price. Having said that, I love Rolex for their looks and their ability to take that licking and keep on ticking. For my money, the black bezel GMT-II is one of the most beautiful and best watches money can buy. But that's JMHO.
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As far as value for money goes, Seiko ranks amongst the very top out there!!
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