Is Rolex the best wristwatch in the world?

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by sensui

Hard for me to say that... In fact my gut instinct says no. But I guess the others I'm thinking of has different shortcomings compared to Rolex..... That's a bold claim IMO regardless.

Exactly how I feel!!

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I’m actually very surprised the poll is nearly 50/50 when you include undecided. I would have figured it would have polled more in favor of Rolex here.

If you were to poll outside of this sample group (watch enthusiasts), you’d find more predictable results......which is telling.

[Token74]

Nope. Big fan and have three of them currently, and have had eight or nine, but there are better watches no matter which metric you use...except perhaps for best all rounder, which it may be.


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[sechsgang]

best is soooooo relative. However, for overall durability, fashion, simplicity and such a wide acceptance of the brand amongst enthusiast and non enthusiast groups it's hard to say that rolex isn't the overall "best" when it comes to averaging out various criteria, but my heart says no...Rolex really doesn't display any real fascination in the haute horologie word aside from a level of manufacture and materials quality standpoint. Id be leaning more towards a company like Lange or PP for the more well known watch companies for that...

[nick c]

Let’s face it, everywhere I go vacation. Caribbean, Europe or other places including cruises. I only Seeing people wearing Rolex watches, including me. So they are the best.

[topcat30093]

No, but very close

[RolyMoly]

Originally Posted by Etschell

I think so, but I am biased.

Thoughts welcome. To me the fit and durability are quite fantastic.

Best? Tough word...BUT, no matter what watches I buy, I always come back to my Rolexes. Also, I hate fussy watches, and I've never had any fuss from any of my Rolexes. I can't say the same for my JLC's, Breilting's, etc, etc.

[rlrobson08]

Originally Posted by ShaneR

What? No absolutely not. Do they have the best movements? Nope. Design? Nope. Innovation? More so on the manufacturing side than much of horological significance. Durability? Perhaps. Value for dollar? Absolutely not. Is Rolex the best watch brand? I think no doubt.

Number one watch brand in the world. I certainly agree with your statement. Everyone, wear your Rolex's in good health.

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[Muxi]

Originally Posted by sensui

Hard for me to say that... In fact my gut instinct says no. But I guess the others I'm thinking of has different shortcomings compared to Rolex..... That's a bold claim IMO regardless.

I agree. Although I have not ventured outside the Rolex ecosystem, and hoping to do so soon, other brands’ perceived shortcomings give me serious pause. At my age I have had quite my share of “I-told-you-so” moments it always boils down to a “just get another Rolex” decision.

[mistercoach32]

That's so subjective. My automatic watch totem pole is (in order): accuracy, comfort, durability, beauty, and if it holds it's value. I've had AP's, PP's, and numerous other luxury brands over the years, but Rolex checks all the boxes for me. Hand-made means nothing to me if it's +/- 20 sec/day.