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Etschell · 29 March 2019, 09:01 AM

Who is with me?

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There has been a lot of noise lately. I'm starting to ignore most of it. Just enjoy what you have if nothing else.

garbanzo · 29 March 2019, 09:08 AM

I’m a fan as long as they keep the brand intact.
No limited editions please.
Please stay the monolith that Rolex is.

rmlovett1 · 29 March 2019, 09:11 AM

Junior_ · 29 March 2019, 09:12 AM

I don’t love every Rolex, but that’s okay.

I love my Rolex; best watch I’ve ever owned or will ever own.

I have deep appreciated for Rolex as a company.

ras47 · 29 March 2019, 09:12 AM

I have no brand loyalty. What I'm a fan of doesn't depend on a logo. Plus I have pretty narrow tastes for watches.

DocHolliday · 29 March 2019, 09:26 AM

I’ll always be a die hard fan, despite their poor showing at Basel this year and the shortage. They will always be the best at what they do.

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Jason71 · 29 March 2019, 09:35 AM

Yup. Personally, I wish the bottom would fall out of the demand and market. For me, owning > 25 Rolex watches.....this would be a significant financial hit. However, I didn’t buy my Rolex watches for investment or for display of wealth. I bought them and have collected them out of love.

I hate all the talk of investment, shortages, Grey market mark-up, and everything that goes along with these issues. However, I still love the watches

~JJ · 29 March 2019, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yup. Personally, I wish the bottom would fall out of the demand and market. For me, owning > 25 Rolex watches.....this would be a significant financial hit. However, I didn’t buy my Rolex watches for investment or for display of wealth. I bought them and have collected them out of love.

I hate all the talk of investment, shortages, Grey market mark-up, and everything that goes along with these issues. However, I still love the watches

I agree. I feel like this hobby, for many as of late, is only about the event of purchasing a hot/popular watch and it’s very ‘cliquey’, since they all want to wear the same watch. I’m calling this group the WI$.

Al1969 · 29 March 2019, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

Yup. Personally, I wish the bottom would fall out of the demand and market. For me, owning > 25 Rolex watches.....this would be a significant financial hit. However, I didn’t buy my Rolex watches for investment or for display of wealth. I bought them and have collected them out of love.

I hate all the talk of investment, shortages, Grey market mark-up, and everything that goes along with these issues. However, I still love the watches

I’m also with you on this. No one talks about the love of the watches anymore, now it’s all about “ will this reference hold/increase in value ...blah blah “

sensui · 29 March 2019, 09:30 AM

I like their watches still but don't like the "attention" it has now. Don't love the allocation game either... Same with Patek.

Brew · 29 March 2019, 09:31 AM

They seemed to be focused on the stuff I prefer, so . . . . I'm good!

encarter13 · 29 March 2019, 09:33 AM

Always

Mr Kram · 29 March 2019, 09:34 AM

used to be a big rolex guy then bailed out several years ago, now i just dipped my toes in again (DSSD JC). there only a few pieces that i really want and of course they are all hard to get.

BT1985 · 29 March 2019, 09:38 AM

Agree.

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nick c · 29 March 2019, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Who is with me?

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There has been a lot of noise lately. I'm starting to ignore most of it. Just enjoy what you have if nothing else.

A fan here indeed.

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JayHantz · 29 March 2019, 09:52 AM

I am with you. There will always be releases, updates, and discontinued models that we love, hate, and question. I have other watches in the collection but I mostly reach for the crown. The thing I hate is how the supply has dwindled. There are many who can’t get into the brand unless they pay a hefty premium or wait for years.

cc75 · 29 March 2019, 10:01 AM

Always.

HogwldFLTR · 29 March 2019, 10:25 AM

Seems contrarian to diverge from the popular flow. It’s pretty much a tidal wave! Time to buy The PM if not steel.

r8t3d_M · 29 March 2019, 10:35 AM

I'm still a fan of the brand but I'm not crazy about all the supply and demand nonsense.

JohnTz · 29 March 2019, 10:38 AM

Absolutely always.

carlhaluss · 29 March 2019, 10:48 AM

My opinion about Rolex has not changed one bit in spite of all the rumblings and negativity. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful AD, and have had a few wonderful Rolex models. Now, I have only one, the Sub 114060. My favorite, which I have had now for a few weeks.

I will be 70 years old this year, and still going strong. Blessed with good health. It is so necessary to keep a positive attitude. I have neither the time nor the emotional energy, nor the interest, to try and keep up with all these politics involved in gray market issues, prices, discounts, shortages, bad ADs etc. I try and sift through the threads now on the Rolex forums to find the ones with people who love watches and discussing them. That's why I'm here!

Cheers,
Carl

gordonite · 29 March 2019, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

My opinion about Rolex has not changed one bit in spite of all the rumblings and negativity. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful AD, and have had a few wonderful Rolex models. Now, I have only one, the Sub 114060. My favorite, which I have had now for a few weeks.

I will be 70 years old this year, and still going strong. Blessed with good health. It is so necessary to keep a positive attitude. I have neither the time nor the emotional energy, nor the interest, to try and keep up with all these politics involved in gray market issues, prices, discounts, shortages, bad ADs etc. I try and sift through the threads now on the Rolex forums to find the ones with people who love watches and discussing them. That's why I'm here!

Cheers,
Carl

RESPECT mate!!!

Oldfellow · 29 March 2019, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlhaluss

My opinion about Rolex has not changed one bit in spite of all the rumblings and negativity. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful AD, and have had a few wonderful Rolex models. Now, I have only one, the Sub 114060. My favorite, which I have had now for a few weeks.

I will be 70 years old this year, and still going strong. Blessed with good health. It is so necessary to keep a positive attitude. I have neither the time nor the emotional energy, nor the interest, to try and keep up with all these politics involved in gray market issues, prices, discounts, shortages, bad ADs etc. I try and sift through the threads now on the Rolex forums to find the ones with people who love watches and discussing them. That's why I'm here!

Cheers,
Carl

Well said Carl.

Dr.Smellody · 29 March 2019, 11:17 AM

Always

oldman2005 · 29 March 2019, 11:20 AM

Sure, still have fun with my Rolex and I'm fortunate enough to still have all my Rolex, just feel bad the newbie/1s-timers struggling to get SS sport from AD.

I've been here for years now, at the beginning there was more WIS, now I think there're more investors.

Also there're many other great watch manufactures which I'm a fan of too.

airchitect · 29 March 2019, 11:22 AM

They can’t help it their watches are phenomenal. And as someone else said, I basically have a very narrow taste in watches. Love them all, but only love to own a few. Specifically anything that says GMT on the dial. For me they are just the most functional watch of all. And nobody does it better than Rolex.

Lord Hectic · 29 March 2019, 11:23 AM

I am glad you're still a fan, but i have lost faith in the Rolex brand and there AD network. Extremely off putting strategy and this is coming from a repeat customer as well.

173rdabn · 29 March 2019, 11:36 AM

Great watches, excellent accuracy and well made. I've owned 13 over 50 years. Why go elsewhere?

Old Geezer · 29 March 2019, 11:50 AM

I consider myself fortunate to have the watches I have. Are there others I would like to acquire, of course. However, my enthusiasm for the search has waned with all the scarcity of stock at ADs. I'm just not into paying over MSRP or bundling with stuff I don't want.
I'm starting to consider consolidating into some special pieces instead of acquiring more. Maybe keep my 16610, SD43, Daytona C and get a PM GMT and DD.
We'll see how things shake out.

abozz · 29 March 2019, 11:57 AM

I'm a Rolex fan, forever. Very loyal to the brand!! The best sport watch for me.

29 March 2019, 09:01 AM	#1
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I still remain a Rolex fan Who is with me? 20170716_112646-768x1024.jpg There has been a lot of noise lately. I'm starting to ignore most of it. Just enjoy what you have if nothing else. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

29 March 2019, 09:08 AM	#2
garbanzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Spain Posts: 832	I’m a fan as long as they keep the brand intact. No limited editions please. Please stay the monolith that Rolex is. __________________ 116610LN - 216570 Polar - 114300 Red Grape - 326934 White - 116660 Black - 126300 Blue - 116713LN - 116503 Black - 116900 - 126600 - 116618LB - 116689 - 79220R ETA

29 March 2019, 09:12 AM	#5
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	I have no brand loyalty. What I'm a fan of doesn't depend on a logo. Plus I have pretty narrow tastes for watches. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

29 March 2019, 09:35 AM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Yup. Personally, I wish the bottom would fall out of the demand and market. For me, owning > 25 Rolex watches.....this would be a significant financial hit. However, I didn’t buy my Rolex watches for investment or for display of wealth. I bought them and have collected them out of love. I hate all the talk of investment, shortages, Grey market mark-up, and everything that goes along with these issues. However, I still love the watches __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

29 March 2019, 09:33 AM	#12
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Always __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

29 March 2019, 09:11 AM	#3
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,452

29 March 2019, 09:12 AM	#4
Junior_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 658	I don’t love every Rolex, but that’s okay. I love my Rolex; best watch I’ve ever owned or will ever own. I have deep appreciated for Rolex as a company.

29 March 2019, 09:26 AM	#6
DocHolliday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tortuga Posts: 311	I’ll always be a die hard fan, despite their poor showing at Basel this year and the shortage. They will always be the best at what they do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2019, 09:30 AM	#10
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	I like their watches still but don't like the "attention" it has now. Don't love the allocation game either... Same with Patek.

29 March 2019, 09:31 AM	#11
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	They seemed to be focused on the stuff I prefer, so . . . . I'm good!

29 March 2019, 09:34 AM	#13
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	used to be a big rolex guy then bailed out several years ago, now i just dipped my toes in again (DSSD JC). there only a few pieces that i really want and of course they are all hard to get.

29 March 2019, 09:38 AM	#14
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Agree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2019, 09:52 AM	#16
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I am with you. There will always be releases, updates, and discontinued models that we love, hate, and question. I have other watches in the collection but I mostly reach for the crown. The thing I hate is how the supply has dwindled. There are many who can’t get into the brand unless they pay a hefty premium or wait for years.

29 March 2019, 10:01 AM	#17
cc75 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Watch: Skydweller Posts: 319	Always.

29 March 2019, 10:25 AM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,662	I still remain a Rolex fan Seems contrarian to diverge from the popular flow. It’s pretty much a tidal wave! Time to buy The PM if not steel. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 March 2019, 10:35 AM	#19
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I'm still a fan of the brand but I'm not crazy about all the supply and demand nonsense. __________________ IG: R8t3d_M

29 March 2019, 10:38 AM	#20
JohnTz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Watch Town Posts: 305	Absolutely always.

29 March 2019, 10:48 AM	#21
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	My opinion about Rolex has not changed one bit in spite of all the rumblings and negativity. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful AD, and have had a few wonderful Rolex models. Now, I have only one, the Sub 114060. My favorite, which I have had now for a few weeks. I will be 70 years old this year, and still going strong. Blessed with good health. It is so necessary to keep a positive attitude. I have neither the time nor the emotional energy, nor the interest, to try and keep up with all these politics involved in gray market issues, prices, discounts, shortages, bad ADs etc. I try and sift through the threads now on the Rolex forums to find the ones with people who love watches and discussing them. That's why I'm here! Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

29 March 2019, 11:17 AM	#24
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,389	Always

29 March 2019, 11:20 AM	#25
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Sure, still have fun with my Rolex and I'm fortunate enough to still have all my Rolex, just feel bad the newbie/1s-timers struggling to get SS sport from AD. I've been here for years now, at the beginning there was more WIS, now I think there're more investors. Also there're many other great watch manufactures which I'm a fan of too.

29 March 2019, 11:22 AM	#26
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I still remain a Rolex fan They can’t help it their watches are phenomenal. And as someone else said, I basically have a very narrow taste in watches. Love them all, but only love to own a few. Specifically anything that says GMT on the dial. For me they are just the most functional watch of all. And nobody does it better than Rolex.

29 March 2019, 11:23 AM	#27
Lord Hectic Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hoth Watch: Pepsi Posts: 194	I am glad you're still a fan, but i have lost faith in the Rolex brand and there AD network. Extremely off putting strategy and this is coming from a repeat customer as well.

29 March 2019, 11:36 AM	#28
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,415	Great watches, excellent accuracy and well made. I've owned 13 over 50 years. Why go elsewhere?

29 March 2019, 11:50 AM	#29
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,268	I consider myself fortunate to have the watches I have. Are there others I would like to acquire, of course. However, my enthusiasm for the search has waned with all the scarcity of stock at ADs. I'm just not into paying over MSRP or bundling with stuff I don't want. I'm starting to consider consolidating into some special pieces instead of acquiring more. Maybe keep my 16610, SD43, Daytona C and get a PM GMT and DD. We'll see how things shake out.

29 March 2019, 11:57 AM	#30
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I'm a Rolex fan, forever. Very loyal to the brand!! The best sport watch for me.

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