Rolex made me buy IWC

[callen4533]

Originally Posted by Highjinx

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.

Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.

Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical.


I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.

I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

I feel your pain and Rolex have gone too far with the latest "marketing". The pendulum has swung and I'm itching for something different, something not Rolex...not sure what!! I'd love a George Daniels, but I'd need to rob a bank to afford one of those.

[ppalasthira]

Which IWC did you get?

[Jonesy2099]

Originally Posted by callen4533

I feel your pain and Rolex have gone too far with the latest "marketing". The pendulum has swung and I'm itching for something different, something not Rolex...not sure what!! I'd love a George Daniels, but I'd need to rob a bank to afford one of those.

You should maybe look into getting a Roger Smith. You’d still need to rob a bank though!

[callen4533]

Originally Posted by Jonesy2099

You should maybe look into getting a Roger Smith. You’d still need to rob a bank though!

Yeah, Series 2 is so beautiful. If I could only own one watch...

[Jonesy2099]

Originally Posted by callen4533

Yeah, Series 2 is so beautiful. If I could only own one watch...

Yes, series 2 😍

[watchwatcher]

You say non-gold like it's a good thing.

[Rilz]

congratulations on your IWC addition.

[Left_at_the_lights]

I would put Rolexes holding value down to marketing, brand awareness and (for some models) speculation. Regarding other brands, I have already mentioned the new Seamaster is a very tempting proposition, and I struggle to see why a Sub costs double.

In terms of the attributes you list I would suggest JLC is at least the equal of Rolex at comparable prices.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by asiparks

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

I could not agree more!

[Cloudchaser]

So...here's an IWC with a blue dial.

[Exploradori]

Well done.

Rolex is damaging its brand terribly with this nonsense.

Maybe not with us, but they are loosing a great deal of goodwill from regular people that want to buy a good watch.

Rolex will resist , but will come to understand that selling direct, online, is the only way to get rid of the rotten AD/grey system.

[Craigdwh]

Originally Posted by Highjinx

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.



Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.



Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical.





I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.



I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

Believe it or not, your desires do not accurately reflect the mass consumer demand.

Sounds like there were plenty of watches to purchase at the Boutique.




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[Newbie@SIN]

I still like my Mark XVIII Pilot watch which I bought 2.5 years ago. Still working perfectly fine & still in rotation.

In fact, I only bought my first two Rolex watches (114060, 126711CHNR) this year, after splurging on a Tudor BB Blue (2015), IWC Mark XVIII (2016), and Patek Nautilus 5711 (2017). Nothing wrong with an IWC in your stable :)

I will also echo the rest here in confirming that the SS Yachtmaster is actually not hard to get. I saw a few being displayed in ADs in recent weeks. Definitely not as hard as the other SS models (Sub, GMT, or Daytona) which the ADs will never display. I even saw a Two-Tone Sub and tried it before I bought the 126711CHNR last week.

[nick c]

Originally Posted by rambo99

but their resell value are as terrible as panerai.

Do you know? That Rambo wears Panerai

[Godfather111]

My brother's Le Petit Prince, I want to get one too on bracelet.

[gaeleus]

Congratulations! IWC’s are great! Enjoy in great health. And by the way, if that is a watch you truly wanted, doesnt listen to all that noise. Quality is great. In watch collecting, not everything is about making a quick buck which appears to be the most important consideration these days! Long are the days of watch collecting for the true passion of watches it seems!

[jfmiii]

Originally Posted by asiparks

and there we go... resale...resale... resale...

this is why we are in a bubble. it is a watch that you buy to enjoy. who cares about resale. it isnt a share of Apple. with posts like these, when prices start to come down, there is going to be a lot of supply.

[Calatrava r]

This only makes sense if you wanted the IWC. They all only tell the time.

[jagwap]

I did the same, an I'm very happy. A SeaDweller was unavailable to try on anywhere.

The IWC is more accurate, has a longer power reserve, resists scratches (entirely ceramic). I also find it more appealing aesthetically. Rolex are impressive rather than attractive.

I wear it far more than any other watch including my Rolex.

[SeaAndSky]

IWC crafts beautiful watches too! I love their simple pilot watches.

[J!m]

Originally Posted by rambo99

but their resell value are as terrible as panerai.

WHO CARES! If your investing, watches are the worst place to do so! Buy a watch because you like the watch and what it offers you- not because you can turn a profit with it.

This line of thought really puts me off. Sorry everyone.

[Fencer]

Originally Posted by Godfather111

My brother's Le Petit Prince, I want to get one too on bracelet.

I am not sure I agree... I had several Pilots, both on straps and on bracelets. Their bracelets are superb, but their pilot straps are the best in the industry.

[MinMay]

Originally Posted by Highjinx

I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.

I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

What is a muppet?

It's only a watch...why stress out?

[mmmmp]

Originally Posted by Highjinx

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.

Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.

Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical.


I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.

I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

Kudos to you sir, that's a nice piece. What model?

My brother just bought an IWC "Big Pilot" Mk XVIII and he loves it. I took the opportunity to really scrutinize it and It's very impressive. It's been running non stop for a couple of months very accurately.

IWC make great products. Wear it in good health

Mark

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[Highjinx]

Sorry for the delay, here is a pic of my shiny new blue face.

I am amazed at the polarised forum opinion on IWC watches! I couldn't give a hoot what it is worth in 15 years time (not much) as I will likely still be wearing it. I like the homage to an altimeter very much.

[Highjinx]

Not actual watch! Those images won't load for some reason. I think it's pretty. And less flash in parts of Vietnam.

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[Mystro]

Good carefree luxury purchase OP. Enjoy.

[woodsworth]

Congrats on your IWC! I was in the boutique the other day and I have my eye on the 5007-05 and want to add a slow beat big pilot 5002 to my rotation again... miss that watch.

[WillC]

Originally Posted by woodsworth

Congrats on your IWC! I was in the boutique the other day and I have my eye on the 5007-05 and want to add a slow beat big pilot 5002 to my rotation again... miss that watch.

I've been thinking about a 5007 myself... Unless I can get a Rootbeer GMT or if a Pepsi GMT speaks to me first.

[Do0ver]

Congratulations! I did the same. Bought a Portuguesier. Great looking watch with a superb power reserve. I get more compliments on that than my 1675!