rolex

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by morganist, Oct 19, 2009.

  1. I own a steel rolex explorer.

    http://www.christies.com/lotfinderimages/d51581/d5158187l.jpg

    I thought buying a stainless steel watch with a good name would last me forever with no maintenance. I was wrong. 3.5 years old and the thing stops.

    I bring it to the shop the twat asks me "when is the last time you had it serviced?" Real attitude like I was wasting her time.

    I say "never its 3.5 years old....".

    - Dumb blank stare back - "its got to go to rolex"

    "ok"

    Rolex calls me back and tell me its "got a broken whooseewhatsit and its scratched and its dirty..but for $550.00 we will service it"

    So I say "fix the broken piece...I dont care about the rest".

    They say "we dont do it like that..it requires a full service including a cleaning for $550.00"

    Mind you..the watch only cost $3500....

    Basically i`ll never buy another rolex again. I love it...but it will be the only one I ever own.
     
    #11     Oct 20, 2009
  2. Good old seiko. Only one I've ever owned. Been on my wrist for 22 years.
     
    #12     Oct 20, 2009

  3. you got off super easy.
     
    #13     Oct 20, 2009
  4. morganist

    morganist Guest

    my current watch is a casio it is ok. it runs well and it is functional. that is what i need however when i bought it it said it had a metal case but it is plastic it looks metal but it is not so i want a metal one but with functionality.

    i thought of rolex but the functionality is terrible in comparison. i thought it might be worth it for the investment but obviously not it needs servicing. so i will stick with the casio. it can set five timers for set days in the year so that is something.
     
    #14     Oct 20, 2009
  5. I was originally looking for an Omega when I saw the Breitling.
    Very durable, my neighbor is a jeweler, he advised not getting sucked into the maintenance routine.
    Not sure I would buy another big $ watch. At this point it's more jewelry than timekeeping.
     
    #15     Oct 20, 2009
  6. Rolex in the past was never a superexpensive watch. Until they started the Marketing plan.

    Rolex watches in general are machine built and the movements are no better than the Swiss 20-30 dollar automatic ETA movements.

    Real money wear Pateks.
     
    #16     Oct 20, 2009
  7. It is between Patek and Vacheron Constantin (VC was found in the year 1755)

    I personally like Patek and the grand complicated 5016 model more than anything
     
    #17     Oct 20, 2009
  8. Patek. VC.
    Which do you guys own?
     
    #18     Oct 20, 2009
  9. Rolex, Prada, Gucci, Cristal, etc... almost as big a <b>red flag of dishonest, shady character</b> as when the guy calls you "buddy" or "my friend".

    I've yet to meet a 'trendy' honest man.
     
    #19     Oct 20, 2009
  10. I wear my watch (Breitling).
    I didn't buy it to show people.
    It has been to church, funerals, christenings, weddings, birthdays, saltwater fishing, swimming, strip clubs, company meetings, you name it. It was more than I had intended to spend, but it has "feel".
    Not crazy about the bracelet, though. It seems cheaper than the rest of the watch.
     
    #20     Oct 20, 2009