Antithesis of Rolex
Discussion
Blancpain didn't invent the genre nor did they beat Rolex to rotating bezel divers watch. Rolex released first watch in this genre some 20 years before Sub and FF came about, it was called Rolex Zerographe (also there was another version called Centregraph) and Sub was based on it.
Saying that Sub is a copy of FF is a popular misconception spread by Rolex bashers (especially those who own Steinhart/Squaaaaaaales or any other low rent copies aka homages) who ride on it to make a point of some sort.
Saying that Sub is a copy of FF is a popular misconception spread by Rolex bashers (especially those who own Steinhart/Squaaaaaaales or any other low rent copies aka homages) who ride on it to make a point of some sort.
wong said:
If you got a Submariner, how long will it be before you want a GMT, then a Deep Sea, then a Daytona?
I tend to agree - but not over the need to buy another Rolex.I got a Submariner in 1977 - one with the word "Submariner" written in red. However, about 5 years ago, I managed to convince myself that I needed an IWC chronograph and, about 20 years ago, a Breitling Aerospace. The latter is rarely used now but the other two compete evenly for "wrist time". The Rolex keeps almost flawless time; the IWC seems to lose about 10 seconds a day.
I think I paid £140 for the Rolex in 1977 in Hong Kong. Bought a new bracelet for it last year - somewhere >£800 I think!!
I have to agree with the prevailing view about buying a Steinhart or CW 'homage' if a Rolex is what you really want.
I bought a Steinhart Ocean GMT a couple of years ago. It's a superb watch, beautifully made and amazing value. The design is perhaps a little too close to the Rolex for comfort, but I'm definitely not trying to fool anyone.
Unfortunately, it has just made me want a GMT Master II Black/ blue even more. I say 'unfortunately' because I just can't afford one .
I bought a Steinhart Ocean GMT a couple of years ago. It's a superb watch, beautifully made and amazing value. The design is perhaps a little too close to the Rolex for comfort, but I'm definitely not trying to fool anyone.
Unfortunately, it has just made me want a GMT Master II Black/ blue even more. I say 'unfortunately' because I just can't afford one .
13m said:
MaxNg said:
The Rolex keeps almost flawless time;
It's a fake.MaxNg said:
13m said:
MaxNg said:
The Rolex keeps almost flawless time;
It's a fake.It's a miracle on a par with the second coming of Christ.
13m said:
Not at all. They aren't an attractive watch.
Well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder - I love the Fifty Fathoms.13m said:
For some reason they seem to be most popular with gay men. According to a BP dealer I know at least.
I thought that was Cartiers? Damn, I'll have to change my favourite watch now, just to make people think I'm a gay man! I'd never buy a Rolex Sub, personally, but if I had the money I'd definitely look at a Fifty Fathoms, I think it's a cracking watch.
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Blown2CV said:
AMG Merc said:
13m said:
It's a fake.
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