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I've had it back to Rolex US Repair HQ several times for overhaul/repair and they've never told me it was a fake, so I'm guessing it isn't. Typically they won't service a fake. I paid the going rate for it and bought it from a large, reputable pawn shop (Dick's Pawn Shop in N. Myrtle Beach, SC).
How much do they charge for servicing? Mine will need to be done someday.
Rolex is a poor timekeeper and not that well made. It is basically jewelry that makes no sense. There are better pricey jewelry watches that are pretty and also high quality timekeepers. Rolex is not a good watch and not that great as jewlry either. To me, Rolex says I have a lot of money and no sense. Or it says I am a sheep who cannot research and make sensible decisions rather than going with the trends.
I am a clock and watch aficionado, so an uber expensive poor or average quality timepiece that is just a shiny bauble makes little sense to me. But then I am not a "ladies" either, so maybe there are ladies out there who are impressed by senseless bling. My wife would shoot me if I came home wearing a Rolex. If we have money to waste, we give it to charities or directly to people who are in desperate need.
I like men who can afford them. I have had the same Concord Saratoga since 1995, and it still looks brand new and it will never go out of style. So, no, no desire for a Rolex.
Rolex is a poor timekeeper and not that well made. It is basically jewelry that makes no sense. There are better pricey jewelry watches that are pretty and also high quality timekeepers. Rolex is not a good watch and not that great as jewlry either. To me, Rolex says I have a lot of money and no sense. Or it says I am a sheep who cannot research and make sensible decisions rather than going with the trends.
I am a clock and watch aficionado, so an uber expensive poor or average quality timepiece that is just a shiny bauble makes little sense to me. But then I am not a "ladies" either, so maybe there are ladies out there who are impressed by senseless bling. My wife would shoot me if I came home wearing a Rolex. If we have money to waste, we give it to charities or directly to people who are in desperate need.
I always thought Rolex was a big deal because of exceptional quality and function. Hmm.
Would you have any favorites or suggestions for a high quality brand that is worth it? Not uber expensive though.
I always thought Rolex was a big deal because of exceptional quality and function. Hmm.
Would you have any favorites or suggestions for a high quality brand that is worth it? Not uber expensive though.
Actually for pure timekeeping, any quartz watch will keep as good or better time than a fancy wind up watch. Wind up watches are of interest because of the remarkable precision engineering that goes into them or as jewelry. Some excel in both.
Seiko probably makes the best mechanical watches for a budget. The make some really beautiful looking watches as well. Of course the better looking ones come with a price tag. Up to a p[oint, then as the price goes up you start seeing them plastered with gems and then the get pretty ugly. Omega makes a nice Coaxial escapement watch for about $2K. That is getting a bit pricy.
I've had it back to Rolex US Repair HQ several times for overhaul/repair and they've never told me it was a fake, so I'm guessing it isn't. Typically they won't service a fake. I paid the going rate for it and bought it from a large, reputable pawn shop (Dick's Pawn Shop in N. Myrtle Beach, SC).
What, they have Rolex’s at Dicks? (I used to live in Surfside.)
Maybe a decade ago I purchased a simple Movado watch from the outlet. I had been coveting those from like age 12. I always loved a watch with a simple face and few numbers. Even as a kid. I hated numbers on my watch.
Anyway that watch was a splurge. I spent a couple hundred dollars. Not sure anymore. But one of my most expensive purchases at the time.
Anyway in some ways I am old school in the idea that accessories are key in giving off the right impression. And I chose my accessories wisely. Particularly for job interviews and stuff. And let me tell you, it helped a lot to alleviate some fears about not fitting in. For background I work in tech and have been for a while. It is cliquey, and largely white (and Asian) and middle class. And here in Silicon Valley there are some pervasive stereotypes around class and race. So having appropriate accessories to signal can really really help you appear to fit in. Especially if you are going to stick out.
So for me this Movado watch, in addition to being so me, was also a helpful signaler. And people in job interviews commented on it. And I am sure it helped me get some jobs.
So after a year or so of just using the watch on special occasions, I decided to make it my daily watch. The first day I pulled it out and wore it and then I noticed the strap was loose. I also noticed some small scratches. I wasn’t super careful but also not rough either. A screw had fallen out. I went over to the watch repair place. They sent my watch to get a replacement screw and I wore my other watches.
I got it back and tried again. Sure enough after a few days or weeks another screw fell out. And back to repair it went. This happened two more times. And I was fed up. I had never had a screw issue on a watch before. All of my cheaper watches lasted with no issues. At that point I was totally fed up and stopped wearing it. It turned me off from the brand after years and years of admiration.
I had a few different watches over the years but at some point they felt a little too fancy for every day as work got more casual. The Shinola I am wearing these days has numbers. Which is definitely weird for me. But it has been very durable and reliable. Unlike that Movado.
While I may one day splurge on a watch again. I am definitely gun shy. I got my Shinola at Nordstrom Rack for half price.
Rolex is a poor timekeeper and not that well made. It is basically jewelry that makes no sense. There are better pricey jewelry watches that are pretty and also high quality timekeepers. Rolex is not a good watch and not that great as jewlry either. To me, Rolex says I have a lot of money and no sense. Or it says I am a sheep who cannot research and make sensible decisions rather than going with the trends.
I am a clock and watch aficionado, so an uber expensive poor or average quality timepiece that is just a shiny bauble makes little sense to me. But then I am not a "ladies" either, so maybe there are ladies out there who are impressed by senseless bling. My wife would shoot me if I came home wearing a Rolex. If we have money to waste, we give it to charities or directly to people who are in desperate need.
My aren't you in a bad mood today.
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