I still remain a Rolex fan

[watchwatcher]

I'm with you, brother.

[joe100]

I’m a Rolex fan but not a fan of Rolex fans.

[gordonite]

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!!!

[brandrea]

Me too Eliot

[GradyPhilpott]

I'm a fan and I'm also a believer.

[Danny83]

Still here

[Mr. K]

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.

Well said

[ppalasthira]

What a good thread for a change.

[pickettt]

I'm not a "fan", but the current situation has not lessened my view of the Rolex brand.

[ltmgeller]

I’m with you. Love my Rolex pieces.

[smym18]

If you’re new and trying to get one today I’d completely understand not being happy with the brand. I’m not a fan of the fact that I will probably never be able to get the new BLNR at retail, but I’m a fan of the two I have now.

[Psijason]

I’m with you!! I still think it’s hard, if not impossible, to find a better quality watch in the 8k-10k price point.


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[jiffy]

Excellent timepieces, still today.

[JayG]

Brand loyalty in the watch game is overrated. Rolex is a great company. PP, AP, VC, ALS, FPJ, Parmigiani, Tudor,Omega, GS etc. are all great in their own niches. Variety is spicier

[scarlet knight]

Disappointed that Rolex doesn’t supply it’s ADs with popular watches to sell. Half filled cabinets at ADs? Why? If people will buy them, sell them.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by csaltphoto

If I could find something that looked as good and worked as well, for less, I would. I haven't.

^^THIS^^

I actually think Rolex is a decent value, if you are looking for a watch that is:

-tough
-comfortable
-accurate
-sporty
-value-holding
-automatic
-over-engineered

I hold my SubC as a good value for all the above reasons. The robustness, the lasting good looks of oyster steel without a polish, and its so comfortable. What watch would you hold up as being a competitor to the Sub? Omega has a couple, but they are not as comfortable and don't have the same quality bracelet and clasp. Grand Seiko? Seiko Marinemaster?

[pancakewafflesyrup]

Agree. Not buying the hype on gmts. Sub is a classic and an icon.

[Oldfellow]

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.

[VicLeChic]

I'm a fan of the product, not so much of the brand and its new strategy. I'm very disappointed with Rolex, not going to lie. Not because of this year's releases which are kind of lazy, but because of the AD treatment and the impossibility to get sports steel pieces. Now it's all about PM, TT and their classic models.

For a few days I didn't even feel like wearing my Rolex watches, that's how much I've come to resent the brand. I've even considered flipping what I've got and be done with them. I probably won't do it but it crossed my mind.

I'm still in TRF because I appreciate the banter and exchange of knowledge.

I'm at a point where Rolex has become a thing of the past. Great watches, great memories but nothing to look forward to. No future.

[Navarino]

Not going anywhere!

[jimcameron]

I've over spent on a lot of items in my life. Boats, Cars, Motorcycles, Houses, and 1 Rolex watch. In hind sight, I could have made better selections and enjoyed them as much or more for less cash.

[SkyJuice]

The brand is here to stay for now.

[omx5o]

When I hear someone say that Rolex failed at Baselworld I just assume that they've been watching too many YouTube videos.

[1William]

I have been and always will be a fan of Rolex. I don't like the current situation with supply but that will pass.

[Finslayer83]

Hard to find anything that delivers the package you get in the $4-7k range (preowned) compared to other options.

That said I enjoy the heritage, construction, and tool watch roots. Wish they would go back to less bling but that’s why they ramped up Tudor.

[VegasMilgauss]

Form is temporary, class is permanent.

[GBD]

Huge fan of the watches.

Not so much a fan of the company.

[MCO1]

At this point I'm with you. I have three that I really enjoy in the collection and the only serious consideration outside the Rolex family is a Patek Aquanaut which is a long ways down the road.

[Rick_Nashville]

Originally Posted by Etschell

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

Yup, this has been my 'mantra' for the last few years: I'm extremely thankful for what I have, and I'm completely and thoroughly enjoying each watch to the fullest.

-Rick.

[ccaballero]

Originally Posted by 1william

i have been and always will be a fan of rolex. I don't like the current situation with supply but that will pass.

+1