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jjnd08 · 23 February 2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Rolex number 2 but if I added a certain other it could take that spot. Nothing can touch Patek though--totally different league for me!

Ah, I was curious because you said Rolex could be #3. Since you are someone with lots of experience at the top end of a lot of manufacturers, I was curious what you felt could rank above Rolex other than PP.

benlee · 23 February 2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Rolex number 2 but if I added a certain other it could take that spot. Nothing can touch Patek though--totally different league for me!

Lange?

HL65 · 24 February 2015, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

Ah, I was curious because you said Rolex could be #3. Since you are someone with lots of experience at the top end of a lot of manufacturers, I was curious what you felt could rank above Rolex other than PP.

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Originally Posted by benlee

Lange?

Hmmmm of course Lange ranks above Rolex but also much higher price point and haute horology. For me though now don't have any in collection....Yet.

benlee · 24 February 2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Hmmmm of course Lange ranks above Rolex but also much higher price point and haute horology. For me though now don't have any in collection....Yet.

I take that as a clear hint. Advance congrats!

HL65 · 24 February 2015, 12:30 AM

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I take that as a clear hint. Congrats!

No hint not yet but who knows brother Ben!

jjnd08 · 24 February 2015, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

No hint not yet but who knows brother Ben!

I'm going to go ahead and congratulate you in advance!

fmc000 · 24 February 2015, 12:38 AM

Rolex is clear favorite for me. My second is Seiko for sentimental reasons but I really love Journe, Urwerk, ALS, Breitling, Hublot, G&F, Bovet,... too many to mention. And of course there are some Patek I really like, like Ken's 5970; and there's the old reference of the VC Overseas Chrono, the AP Chrono 39mm, some pieces from Breguet and IWC...

SwissFan99 · 24 February 2015, 12:46 AM

Breitling and Omega

Headshrinker · 24 February 2015, 01:17 AM

Rolex has the look and feel I like, but Patek has the finishing and detail like no other brand.

landroverking · 24 February 2015, 01:35 AM

Of those I can afford. Omega.

Rockrolex · 24 February 2015, 02:00 AM

In order of preference:

Rolex
IWC,
JLC
Breitling
Seiko

engin33r · 24 February 2015, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by benlee

Rolex isnt my most favourite brand. But my most favourite watch is a Rolex.

Brand wise, I prefer Patek And AP over Rolex.

Interesting... what's your favorite rolex watch?

5Zigen · 24 February 2015, 03:43 AM

Rolex is not my most favourite brand but I do love wearing my DJ2.

Brand wise, I prefer AP and PP (trying to acquire one as we speak).

sierra11b · 24 February 2015, 05:01 AM

Can't afford my favorite brands (yet - maybe one day or if I liquidate) so Rolex would have to be my current #1 with Seiko coming in at #2. Seiko is just so much fun, impeccable quality, history, and affordable

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Andrés G · 24 February 2015, 05:07 AM

AP and Patek for me.

Frosty · 24 February 2015, 05:23 AM

If I were out in the wilds with various hazards I would go with my Casio Rangeman.

cfracing · 24 February 2015, 05:32 AM

Rolex has been my #1 brand since the '70s (am I really that old?), but it has been bumped down to #2, at least for now. I recently went looking for a nice thin dress watch and discovered Jaeger-LeCoultre (I am not a fine watch aficionado) with its rich history and reputation for fine watch making. I wanted something different from a chronograph and really liked the look of their entire line, but especially the Master Ultra Thin and Reverso. Plus, I kind of like what I think is its under-the-radar status, especially among the unwashed like myself.

nick c · 24 February 2015, 11:44 AM

Panerai

jjnd08 · 24 February 2015, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cfracing

Rolex has been my #1 brand since the '70s (am I really that old?), but it has been bumped down to #2, at least for now. I recently went looking for a nice thin dress watch and discovered Jaeger-LeCoultre (I am not a fine watch aficionado) with its rich history and reputation for fine watch making. I wanted something different from a chronograph and really liked the look of their entire line, but especially the Master Ultra Thin and Reverso. Plus, I kind of like what I think is its under-the-radar status, especially among the unwashed like myself.

Good choice. I grabbed this because it's under the radar, and so slim that it slides under a shirt cuff with no problem.

benlee · 24 February 2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by engin33r

Interesting... what's your favorite rolex watch?

6306 · 25 February 2015, 02:02 AM

Are Rolex my favourite brand? They probably have the most watches, mostly vintage, that I like but I no longer own one. My favourite watch is a Damasko DC66 which is now my only watch after once "needing" 12 watches including 6 Rolex.

6306 · 25 February 2015, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sierra11b

Can't afford my favorite brands (yet - maybe one day or if I liquidate) so Rolex would have to be my current #1 with Seiko coming in at #2. Seiko is just so much fun, impeccable quality, history, and affordable

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Agree on the Seikos. I used to own that exact Marinemaster. Here's a pic.

robin hood · 25 February 2015, 02:22 AM

I really like Jaeger LeCoultre, especially the classic reverso watches. For everyday wear my Panerai is enjoyable as is my IWC. But, Rolex puts out a solid performer that does what it is designed to do with assured longterm reliability...and decent resale.

owsdavid · 25 February 2015, 02:37 AM

I started this crazy obsession with TAG Heuer as a late teen, then Omega in my 20's, Breitling in my 30's, and made it to Rolex in my 40's. I think the only logical place I may go next is Patek? But the Rolex will never leave my side, while some of the others have come & gone.

owsdavid · 25 February 2015, 03:06 AM

I started this wonderful obsession with TAG Heuer in my teens, moved to Omega in my 20's, then Breitling in my 30's, and now Rolex in my 40's. The only other place I'm likely to try is Patek? But unlike some of the others that have come and gone, Rolex will stay by my side forever!

Mastergreenhand · 25 February 2015, 06:35 AM

I have to say Panerai is right there with Rolex for me. I really enjoy the fun factor they bring, and the various strap changes (oem and aftermarket) to give it my own look.

After that, I really like IWC. However, the models I want (the BP) are so outrageously priced, I don't think I could ever justify buying one. I'd rather buy another Rolex (either a Daytona or a YM 2 SS or venture out to AP) for that kind of money.

I like JLC a lot too. But their casual line (which is what I would be interested in) doesn't quite do it for me aesthetically speaking.

FTX I · 25 February 2015, 08:12 AM

Omega. If vintage I love Universal, Longines, Eterna, Omega, Tissot etc, and I love vintage Rolex, Patek and JLC but unfortunately I don't own one.

McLovin · 25 February 2015, 09:01 AM

JLC -- the whole range works for me, from the dressy to the rugged. I even like their clocks. Sinn looks really interesting but I don't have one yet.

slcbbrown · 25 February 2015, 10:31 AM

Rolex has been my favorite since I was a kid in the 60's and my first real watch, bought when I was 21. The other brands that I fancy enough to buy are the following, in order of preference:

1. GP
2. ML
3. Breguet and BP but really just for a few of their sportier models, rather than the dress watches they're best known for. I like the history of the Type XX and FF more than the very fine dresss models.
4. MKII.

paverman · 25 February 2015, 12:46 PM

Probably not a popular position on a Rolex forum, but Rolex is not on my list of top favorites, although I do have several and wear a couple in rotation.
ALS, PP, VC, AP each have many references that are far more interesting than most Rolex offerings, although at much higher price points typically.
Having said that, it's tough to beat a GMT or a Sub as a high quality tool watch.

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24 February 2015, 05:32 AM	#47
cfracing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 216	Rolex has been my #1 brand since the '70s (am I really that old?), but it has been bumped down to #2, at least for now. I recently went looking for a nice thin dress watch and discovered Jaeger-LeCoultre (I am not a fine watch aficionado) with its rich history and reputation for fine watch making. I wanted something different from a chronograph and really liked the look of their entire line, but especially the Master Ultra Thin and Reverso. Plus, I kind of like what I think is its under-the-radar status, especially among the unwashed like myself.
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24 February 2015, 11:44 AM	#48
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25 February 2015, 02:02 AM	#51
6306 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 183	Are Rolex my favourite brand? They probably have the most watches, mostly vintage, that I like but I no longer own one. My favourite watch is a Damasko DC66 which is now my only watch after once "needing" 12 watches including 6 Rolex. __________________ http://thirtyfivemill.com/

24 February 2015, 12:38 AM	#37
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Rolex is clear favorite for me. My second is Seiko for sentimental reasons but I really love Journe, Urwerk, ALS, Breitling, Hublot, G&F, Bovet,... too many to mention. And of course there are some Patek I really like, like Ken's 5970; and there's the old reference of the VC Overseas Chrono, the AP Chrono 39mm, some pieces from Breguet and IWC...

24 February 2015, 12:46 AM	#38
SwissFan99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Florida Watch: Explorer II, DJ Posts: 41	Breitling and Omega

24 February 2015, 01:17 AM	#39
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Rolex has the look and feel I like, but Patek has the finishing and detail like no other brand.

24 February 2015, 01:35 AM	#40
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Of those I can afford. Omega.

24 February 2015, 03:43 AM	#43
5Zigen 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Watch: PP, AP, Rolex Posts: 750	Rolex is not my most favourite brand but I do love wearing my DJ2. Brand wise, I prefer AP and PP (trying to acquire one as we speak).

24 February 2015, 05:01 AM	#44
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	Can't afford my favorite brands (yet - maybe one day or if I liquidate) so Rolex would have to be my current #1 with Seiko coming in at #2. Seiko is just so much fun, impeccable quality, history, and affordable :

24 February 2015, 05:07 AM	#45
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	AP and Patek for me.

25 February 2015, 02:22 AM	#53
robin hood "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Chuck Location: Kentucky Posts: 27	I really like Jaeger LeCoultre, especially the classic reverso watches. For everyday wear my Panerai is enjoyable as is my IWC. But, Rolex puts out a solid performer that does what it is designed to do with assured longterm reliability...and decent resale.

25 February 2015, 02:37 AM	#54
owsdavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Watch: DJ TOG 116260 Posts: 6	I started this crazy obsession with TAG Heuer as a late teen, then Omega in my 20's, Breitling in my 30's, and made it to Rolex in my 40's. I think the only logical place I may go next is Patek? But the Rolex will never leave my side, while some of the others have come & gone.

25 February 2015, 03:06 AM	#55
owsdavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Watch: DJ TOG 116260 Posts: 6	I started this wonderful obsession with TAG Heuer in my teens, moved to Omega in my 20's, then Breitling in my 30's, and now Rolex in my 40's. The only other place I'm likely to try is Patek? But unlike some of the others that have come and gone, Rolex will stay by my side forever!

25 February 2015, 06:35 AM	#56
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,204	I have to say Panerai is right there with Rolex for me. I really enjoy the fun factor they bring, and the various strap changes (oem and aftermarket) to give it my own look. After that, I really like IWC. However, the models I want (the BP) are so outrageously priced, I don't think I could ever justify buying one. I'd rather buy another Rolex (either a Daytona or a YM 2 SS or venture out to AP) for that kind of money. I like JLC a lot too. But their casual line (which is what I would be interested in) doesn't quite do it for me aesthetically speaking. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

25 February 2015, 08:12 AM	#57
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Omega. If vintage I love Universal, Longines, Eterna, Omega, Tissot etc, and I love vintage Rolex, Patek and JLC but unfortunately I don't own one.

25 February 2015, 09:01 AM	#58
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,015	JLC -- the whole range works for me, from the dressy to the rugged. I even like their clocks. Sinn looks really interesting but I don't have one yet.

25 February 2015, 10:31 AM	#59
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Rolex has been my favorite since I was a kid in the 60's and my first real watch, bought when I was 21. The other brands that I fancy enough to buy are the following, in order of preference: 1. GP 2. ML 3. Breguet and BP but really just for a few of their sportier models, rather than the dress watches they're best known for. I like the history of the Type XX and FF more than the very fine dresss models. 4. MKII.

25 February 2015, 12:46 PM	#60
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	Probably not a popular position on a Rolex forum, but Rolex is not on my list of top favorites, although I do have several and wear a couple in rotation. ALS, PP, VC, AP each have many references that are far more interesting than most Rolex offerings, although at much higher price points typically. Having said that, it's tough to beat a GMT or a Sub as a high quality tool watch.

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