Underwhelmed

[jlovda]

My personal letdown in the past was seeing a ceramic bezel watch for the first time. I still like the older aluminum bezel Subs and GMTs better. Maybe it's because I was lucky enough to have purchased two of the most sought after vintage pieces new back in the 70's.

[Marlboro.]

Rolex models have always impressed me in person, even the older 5 digit models. I have been disappointed by Omega a couple of times though, didn't quite feel the hype about the Moonwatch and the Speedmaster 57 was indeed underwhelming.

[cervie599]

I still to this day do not understand the Daytona HYpE

[rbox]

What always underwhelms me about other brands is the quality of the bracelet. I believe that’s where Rolex beats every other maker.

I always bend my wrist in when trying on other watches, including Omega. They never have enough taper and the fat wide clasp binds up. It’s a deal killer.

Nothing is as comfortable to me as a Rolex bracelet.


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[htown]

Originally Posted by rbox

What always underwhelms me about other brands is the quality of the bracelet. I believe that’s where Rolex beats every other maker.

I always bend my wrist in when trying on other watches, including Omega. They never have enough taper and the fat wide clasp binds up. It’s a deal killer.

Nothing is as comfortable to me as a Rolex bracelet.


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100%!!!
Hit the nail on the head!!!

[benlee]

Originally Posted by Vvillie

Ladies and Gents,

Just wondering how many of you have rethought or backed out of a purchase after being so underwhelmed seeing a watch in person? We see all the glossy promotional pictures and often hear of the hype relating to the SS sports models, but due to supply issues, we never get to actually walk into an AD to view the watch in person.

I am sure many of us have had our hearts set on something, often for many month or years, and then upon holding it in our hands, have thought, ‘this does nothing for me’. I would love to hear your thoughts and stories, as I am sure I am not the only person who has felt this way.

That actually happen to me quite often, which is why it's dangerous to confirm a purchase sight unseen. Website promotion pics and photo reviews are intented to show off the timepiece in the best possible way and it may fall flat in reality.

Even online video is not a replacement to check out the actual watch. For that one has to see actual. And best to do it under natural light.

[arcentaur]

BLNR

I was offered one by an AD a few months ago but politely declined upon seeing it in the metal. Pretty sure someone else wanted it more than I did, hopefully not a flipper but who am I kidding.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by rbox

What always underwhelms me about other brands is the quality of the bracelet. I believe that’s where Rolex beats every other maker.

I always bend my wrist in when trying on other watches, including Omega. They never have enough taper and the fat wide clasp binds up. It’s a deal killer.

Nothing is as comfortable to me as a Rolex bracelet.


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Do you wear your watch below the wrist bone, touching your hand ?

I ask because I've never experienced this with a bracelet, and I find that less taper helps to keep a watch balanced. I wear my watches in the more common position, but loose.

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[rbox]

Originally Posted by bezler

Do you wear your watch below the wrist bone, touching your hand ?

I ask because I've never experienced this with a bracelet, and I find that less taper helps to keep a watch balanced. I wear my watches in the more common position, but loose.

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I put them a little higher on the wrist, but they invariably fall down my wrist when standing.


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[brucethemanlee]

nope

luckily i have seen all new recent Rolexes at Rolex Basel viewing parties at ADs after Basel and prior to release

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by rbox

What always underwhelms me about other brands is the quality of the bracelet. I believe that’s where Rolex beats every other maker.

I always bend my wrist in when trying on other watches, including Omega. They never have enough taper and the fat wide clasp binds up. It’s a deal killer.

Nothing is as comfortable to me as a Rolex bracelet.


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Obviously you have never tried a 5 digit bracelet? One of the cheapest feeling bracelets out of any I have owned. First time I ever held a 5 digit I thought it was 100% fake for sure.

It was sturdy but felt very very cheap and flimsy made.

[Roleplay]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Obviously you have never tried a 5 digit bracelet? One of the cheapest feeling bracelets out of any I have owned. First time I ever held a 5 digit I thought it was 100% fake for sure.

It was sturdy but felt very very cheap and flimsy made.

5 digit model bracelets without SELs are rattly and lack the build quality of later models. For that reason I really like the 116520 Daytona over the previous model and over the newer ceramic model. To me, the 116520’s are undervalued at the moment and they are my favourite SS Daytona’s. I’m not too hot about the ceramic bezel.


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[rbox]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Obviously you have never tried a 5 digit bracelet? One of the cheapest feeling bracelets out of any I have owned. First time I ever held a 5 digit I thought it was 100% fake for sure.

It was sturdy but felt very very cheap and flimsy made.

I’ve had two 5 digit watches and until I put on my new BLRO with the jubilee, they were the most comfortable bracelet I’ve had.

Cheaper than the new SEL bracelets? Yes. Disappointing to find a stamped bracelet on a Rolex? Yes. Still well engineered for what it is.

I admit the old folded link bracelets were uncalled for, but that was a long time ago.

If you want to feel cheap, try on a Seiko 5.


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