Investigating the Quality of Rolex Watches

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The discussion revolves around the value and quality of Rolex watches, exploring their materials, craftsmanship, and whether they are worth their high price tags. Participants share personal experiences, opinions on investment value, and comparisons with other types of watches, including digital alternatives.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the high price of Rolex watches is due to the quality of materials, such as high-grade steel and synthetic sapphire, while others argue that the actual material value is minimal.
  • There is a belief among some that Rolex watches are handmade and precise, contributing to their value as status symbols.
  • Several participants question whether Rolex watches are overpriced compared to digital watches that offer greater accuracy for a lower cost.
  • Some express skepticism about the investment value of Rolex watches, while others assert that they hold their value better than most other watches.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of wearing Rolex watches in public, with some labeling them as "mugging-bait."
  • Participants discuss the perception of Rolex watches as luxury items associated with wealth and status, with some noting the marketing strategies that promote adventure and exploration.
  • There are differing views on the craftsmanship of Rolex watches, with some claiming that modern technology has diminished the importance of traditional craftsmanship in watchmaking.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of opinions on the value and quality of Rolex watches, with no clear consensus on whether they are worth their price or if they are simply luxury items. Disagreements persist regarding the significance of craftsmanship and the comparison to digital watches.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention various aspects of watch materials and craftsmanship, but there are unresolved questions about the actual cost of materials and labor involved in producing a Rolex watch. The discussion also reflects personal biases and experiences related to luxury items.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in luxury watches, watch craftsmanship, investment value of timepieces, and comparisons between traditional and digital watches may find this discussion relevant.

  • #91
turbo-1 said:
Forget price-points (a fiction of our retail system) and forget "style" (a concept created to to separate the bourgeois and the poseurs from their money). Instead, set your own standards. You can have style and function and durability without busting the bank AND without appearing ostentatious.

But I did set my own standard. No gold, not flashy, modern, with an elegant look. I can't "forget style", I mentioned earlier I was going to be an architect before I went into engineering. Style is VERY important to me. I think that movado does everything you describe in your last statement and is priced close to the watch you showed me.

A watch that is formal enough to look good in a suit, but casual to wear every day at time same time.
 
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  • #92
Moonbear said:
No way, it's 10:07! :biggrin: If I'm going to wear a watch, I don't want approximate times...I want to know if I have 2 min to grab a cup of coffee on the way to a meeting, or if I should hurry up and tiptoe in because I'm already 2 min late...I wouldn't be able to tell that well on that watch.

Considering most meetings don't take place at odd times like 10:17, I am pretty sure you can tell when its every 15 mins and interpolate inbetween. Its really not that hard, as Evo said.

You just don't specify WHICH class. :smile: To me, it would indicate a guy who likes jewelry and appearance over functionality. I prefer a guy who goes for function before decoration.

A watch is the only 'jewelery' a man should wear because its functional.


Seriously, I like tribdog's idea of a Mickey Mouse watch better than a Movado or Rolex (yes, even with a suit). It tells me he can think for himself, set his own style, has a sense of humor/knows how to have fun, and isn't stuck up about status symbols.

I don't see how that's being 'stuck up about status symbols'. Its called taste and a sense of style. I am not going to attend any formal dinners with a mickey mouse watch. I never said I wanted to go around flashing a gold and diamond rolex saying 'hey look at me!'

There is a time and a place to wear it. If its not flashy, you can wear it every day and most people wouldn't even notice, and THATS what I am willing to pay for. A watch that can pull that off.
 
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