Comments on: Why wear a Rolex?

By: Cody

Cody — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:33:35 +0000

I am 16 and the the reason why I started to wear a Rolex was my Grandfather left me his it was a 1967 1503 model a good start for a rolex but I really didn’t want to wear it to much and dirty it up I felt better puting it up and finding another for my self.
A few years down the line a friend of mine that runs a pawn shop and has a friend who collected rolex and had over 300 needed some money he knew that I wanted one and got one from him it was a 1995 rolx day date 18238 almost new and had the origanl green sticker on the back.I bought it because I had been doing alot of things and earned some decent cash and decided to treat my self and that is my Rolex story I guess you could say. I can also say I haven’t bought my last Rolex I plan on buying other’s when I get a little older.

By: jd

jd — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:40:24 +0000

One other reason, and an un selfish one at that, is: a very little known fact is that ROLEX is a non profit company! Yes, set up many years ago by a childless couple to benefit orphans, as all the profits of this company still do today. Have owned one (a gift from my dad) for almost 30 years. A flawless and beautiful mechanical marvel with the durablity of a Sherman tank!

By: Ron W.

Ron W. — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:34:37 +0000

I purchased my Rolex GMT in Vietnam 1969.
I was a helicopter pilot and felt that I needed the “BEST” watch I could get….I was not wrong in my choice.The watch went thru a-lot over the years. Since then I’ve had a few watches, all good “Quality” watches.
Funny thing ….They ALL look like a Rolex, but not quite as good, so I had to get a new GMT II-C. Why? Because I can…And I want to. It is the BEST WATCH IN THE WORLD. By the way…It’s not Red or Purple on the GMT “Pepsi”bezel…It’s Magenta!

By: Jim D.

Jim D. — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:45:47 +0000

i purchased a two-tone ladies Rolex for my wife through the military AAFES catalog in 1983. back then it cost $900. though it has been serviced three times over the years, she still wears it 24 hours a day. in 1985 i purchased a men’s two-tone Datejust for myself from the Navy Exchange at Subic Naval Base. i sold it after 15 years and bought another Datejust, this time with a white gold bezel. when my son graduated from college in 2002, i bought him a 18k midsize President, no date, with an 18k oyster bracelet. in 2001 i purchased a diamond bezeled, mens 18k yellow gold, Day Date Masterpiece from the Amsterdam Diamond Center. back then, it was Rolex’s top of the line model. there are 48 diamonds on the bezel, and 6 diamonds on each case lug. the jeweler told me the diamonds on the Rolex were ‘river quality’ diamonds, VVS quality. today, the Masterpiece is selling for three times the amount i paid. in 2004 i purchased an 18k yellow gold ladies President for my wife. she only wears it for special occasions, still preferring the two-tone watch i bought her in 1983 for everyday wear. but i wear my Masterpiece almost every day.

By: Morte A Braccetto

Morte A Braccetto — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:15:34 +0000

As a kid I grew up watching movies in the 80′s & early 90′s being draw to the Eminent characters who wore a Gold Rolex. It seem to be the status symbol of the 80′s & became ingrained in my brain. After Graduating college I assumed I would have things in my life together by 25. we all know the problem with assumption. I made enough money to respectfully purchase my first Rolex. a vintage 1988 Submariner for $3,600 for my 25th birthday. I then mapped out my future watch collection to celebrate my succeses-Gold Rolex Presidential by 27. Gold Rolex Daytona by 30. Then I’d have some fun afterward with assorted vintage watches. At the time my career seemed to be on the rise. but peeked as quickly as it started. my Rolex then became a symbol of my resilience as I hit rock bottom. It proved to be a great investment. “If shit hits the fan I could always sell my rolex”. Disgusted at the thought of giving up my pride and joy even after repeated suggestion I picked my self back up , managed to keep things financially stable and started slowly saving for my next Rolex timepiece un-till I can jump in the fast lane once again. Owning a new Rolex! has become an endless measure of motivation for sticking to my goals and proving my-self no matter how the cards are stacked.
I love and wear my Submariner almost every-day. some notice, the one’s that don’t are usually of no interest to me. still it was purchased for its endless daily gratification and the proof that I can achieve my goals.
Rolex has has become a very Nouveau Riche item and it displeases me to see people with low class adorning these watches making them look cheap. – I focus on my own fascination for Rolex and love these watches for the classic look they have maintained. If your looking to purchase one I highly recommend it. Do your homework first. Vintage rolex’s are just as good, cheaper and still fetch a good price. One of the last in-house made watches that retains it’s value . I disregard those who downplay rolex ownership, if it’s something your not into you have every right to your own opinion. for me It’s is a fun investment that stands the test of time.

By: bentley rondeau

bentley rondeau — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 02:55:52 +0000

The story of the Rolex watch even found popularity in forbidden Tibet, prior to the communist occupation in 1950. Rolex was a favorite brand of the Tibetan aristocrats, including the Dalai Lama, who wears one. In the early forties, thousands of Rolex watches packed in sacks were shipped to Tibet, as they were purchased from Indian dealers in Calcutta. Rolex officials from Switzerland, paid a visit to Kalimpong in 1945 to investigate the tremendous surge for these watches in this trading center. From Kalimpong, the watches were transported over mules and yaks making a treacherous journey over the Himalayan mountains that took almost a month before reaching Lhasa. Here, these watches found their way in the famed Bhakor, a Tibetan street mall, where traders sold them, among other mechandise imported from India and China. The Rolex Oyster Bubble Back and the Oyster Raleigh were the popular models initially. The 1950 Datejust 18kt gold with black dials were the most sought after model,followed by the 1953 model Datejust white dials, the Explorer, Chronograph models, and even the Rolex Submariners were sold in Lhasa by the late fifties. In 1962, all this came to an end with the closure of the border trade.

By: Johnjames

Johnjames — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:55:50 +0000

I just got back from deployment in afganistan under the worst conditions possible and my rolex never let me down

By: HB

HB — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:17:53 +0000

In my opinion, Rolex wearer wants to show off. It doesn’t matter how you spin it, you got a Rolex because part of you wants to show off. You don’t just want to show off to people who collect watches, you want to show off to the masses, to the people on the street. There are so many other watches out there that are equally if not better in terms of the mechanics, built quality, functionality, brand history, and exclusivity. Those that are truly successful and also respectable, if they wear watch, don’t hang around in a Rolex.

Rolex makes wonderful timepieces, but their brand image is low class.

I wear a very nice watch that I acquired few years ago. I can buy a Rolex without any trouble financially. I would never want to be seen wearing a Rolex.

By: Nate

Nate — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:25:28 +0000

My SS Submariner Date is like a friend. Its value is a comfort and its function is what I plan my day around.

By: ron

ron — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:35:17 +0000

oh but did have to replace the oyster bracelet with an after market one…….still looks damn good !!