Rolex rage

[Vladimir]

It's a shame they hold their value so well and are so revered because for some unfathomable reason I can't stand them.

I like some of the homage versions (e.g. Steinhart Ocean) and similar pieces but that Rolex label makes me run a mile.

A case of their marketing not working for some. Not reverse snobbery though; I like a number of similar level brands very much.

Edited by Vladimir on Friday 31st May 21:23

[Vladimir]

Thud_Mcguffin said:

I have a sub and love it dearly. But today I love it that little bit more knowing it can induce rage in some people.

Rage is a bit of a strong word but it fitted the title better.

Just a shame that the "safe" money is always on Rolexes. Wish it was Breitling, IWC, Panerai or similar. Omega make some nice kit but values seem to be all over the place.

[Vladimir]

JREwing said:

I think that's exactly the change that happeened to me. I think I just saw them as a watch for fat old bds (as you put it) and yuppies.

Now I appreciate them as something other than a status symbol.

In a rather more modest way, I felt similar about BMWs - dreadful image, driven by to55ers (hmm - most still are). Then we got one and it's been superb. And I have a feeling we'll be buying them for some time.

[Vladimir]

Perec said:

I have to agree with you regarding the feel of the bracelets on the pre-ceramic steel sports Rolexes. They don't feel smooth, as you'd expect them to on an expensive watch. However, we are talking about a tool watch and I think the pre-ceramic watches were essentially that. I think the ceramic ones have strayed too far into the jewellery market personally, hence why I bought the old model.

I had a good fondle of a ceramic GMT the other day and although the bracelet is better than on the pre-ceramic watches I concur that there are other watches that feel a lot more pleasing, including some much cheaper offerings.

I have to be honest though, I have never been an Omega fan. The designs, to my eye, are slightly prissy and the people I know with them always seem keen to point out that they didn't buy them because they couldn't afford a Rolex.

See you made the classic mistake and mentioned the "afford" thing. This is a big part of why Rolexes are so distasteful.

There are far more expensive brands yet owners keep far quieter about the cost of the thing.

It completely ruins the image - although my main reason for not liking them is because I actually...don't like them.

Edited by Vladimir on Saturday 1st June 20:30

[Vladimir]

It does seem a major buying factor is whether a watch "gets comments."

I've been told a cheapo Nixon looks nice! When buying a watch I have to like it, it has to be nuclear bomb proof and errrmmmm, that's about it.

I do get asked the time a lot when surfing but its tucked under my wetsuit sleeve ;-)

What appeals on this forum is those that happily wear a cheap watch or a really valuable one without worrying about comments, value or anything.