FabR
[Senior Patek Moderator]
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+1, in full agreement gentlemen — there’s hardly a more successful brand than Rolex in terms of reliability and consistency of their product, precisely because of this established tradition of *incremental* technical improvements…
While it’s a bit sad to observe a minority of folks who engage in a “I-don’t-have-access-to-the-good-brands-hence-I’m-gonna-hate-them” type of attitude — of which of course Rolex is a favorite target, along with FPJ, Patek, etc. — I have ZERO doubts the appreciation for Rolex among fine collectors remains as strong as ever!😄
Very happy once again that this thread has lead to a positive and constructive discussion!😉👍 Cheers.
What watch over delivered? Tell us 🗣
I don’t know, maybe a little ill feeling about some brands and pieces lately 🤷♂️ Perhaps singing the praises of pieces and brands that have given more satisfaction than you expected, paid for or even deserved is in order 🙂 I’ll start…oh boy my 126610LV s...
Looking so good! I particularly like…
how they’ve gone to white text for the dial. Nice 👍
Nice and positive thread! So let me also join in with a praise to Rolex, since this past Christmas my self and girlfriend received these two beautiful OPs in less than of 48 hours (41 and 34mm) to wear as a couple....and couldn't be happier! :-)
[Full disclaimer: I'm probably considered a good Patek customer/collector, and the Italian ADs that sourced these Rolexes for us carry both licenses.] Both wrists are my girlfriend's in the last picture....maybe not a good sign! ;-))) ...
Thank you FabR 🙏
I love the forum and hats off to you and the other moderators for curating such a precious space for watch enthusiasts! What a pair of OPs you sourced!🍀 The enjoyment you two will get from them is the definition of over delivery, enjoy 😉
Tremendous shots my friend 📸
The “Crown” strikes again 😂 and that Longines shows once again that they have an exceptional heritage catalog 👍
Thank you my friend! Funny at first picture i took i had put the crown in the snow and the watch was all "clean" then when i realize the crown was in the wrong orientation i wanted ...
this is when it became the current look with snow and water on the watch - sometime a bit of luck is all we need!
This little russian LCD watch
Dirt cheap, historically interesting, and extremely comfortable. Wore this guy a ton last year. ...
😳 that is a fun looking watch!
I love the writing and the colour in particular 👏 The condition looks great, what year?
It was made in 2021
It looks like an old design because it is - it's an exact copy of an old soviet 'Elektronika' watch made by a company called Technochas. Some technochas models use different movements and case designs, but this one uses the same case and movement as the o...
Probably my PO GMT..
My DSOTM Speedies are great but they are 13K whereas my GMT is 8K and METAS..wears great and a bit smaller than my other Omegas. ...
Omega offer a lot of value without question…
very well made and that GMT is one of the better ones in the market imho 👍
I think Rolex, ap, pp, is out of touch!
Therefore I’m happy to see vacheron overseas getting the right amount of attention, the girard peregaux laurento getting there’s, it’s time we see others in the space as comparators not as cheap watches! Do you agree?
💯 agree…
With the new ownership status of GP especially there is a prime opportunity for that to happen.
Here’s my Laureato
Been wearing it more often. Some say it is made of 904 steel. I am not sure, as the specs never mentioned it. ...
It’s a beautiful watch! I have the vintage 1945 XXL, I’m not a big bracelet fan!
The fact that you can buy this by retail, it’s the 3rd oldest watch brand in the world with in house movement and what not, just their marketing is not as savvy as pp and Rolex, doesn’t make it less beautiful and perfect. Again this my opinion and if you ...
Yes indeed
If I had a windfall of 150 grand, I’d likely get one of these: 1) GP 3 Golden Bridges 2) Breguet 5367 Ultra-plat Tourbillon 3) Lange Annual Calender in Platinum (with 80k in savings) 4) JLC Tourbillon Cylindrique These are dreams for now. One day, I will ...
Well said
I must say that AP and PP are still not infected. Only Oaks and Nautilus, the rest are available for fair prices. With this these maisons keep up the warmth from the community. For me personally AP is the most tru and honest. Next to them VC is lovely.
I think so too
Rolex delivers good value and after sale service. Good value if one manages to get it from the AD straight. The 126610LV is stunning, even before the hype began. I regret most trading away my 16610LV many years ago.
I agree Cookies…
Rolex stands for quality and, imho, it is still their predominant identity, surpassing prestige and hype.
I share your observations. One of the few brands that focuses on improving the product!
Not a fan of the artificial hype dough, but in the end who cares... Starting the week with this.😉 ...
Looking good 👍
Yes, improving the product is central to Rolex’s approach. Sure, certain design changes are aesthetic, for newness or desirability sake. However the central aspect of the brand is still improving product quality, something that should get more recognition...
+1, in full agreement gentlemen — there’s hardly a more successful brand than Rolex in terms of reliability and consistency of their product, precisely because of this established tradition of *incremental* technical improvements…
While it’s a bit sad to observe a minority of folks who engage in a “I-don’t-have-access-to-the-good-brands-hence-I’m-gonna-hate-them” type of attitude — of which of course Rolex is a favorite target, along with FPJ, Patek, etc. — I have ZERO doubts the a...
Glad you share our opinions. Criticism is fine dare I say constructive, but by now we all know the situation on availability.
I’m truly sad that Rolex because the vehicle of this insane market between other above mentioned brands but hope this will change in the near future since I honestly want everyone to wear one on they’re wrist and create eternal heirlooms for the decades t...
It’s crazy not being able to go into a boutique without a appointment
I’m not sure about AP NYC, I was in AP in west chester I believe I they treated me very well, also I was in FPJ in NYC and they were very nice
True, but from my side it’s not even worth mentioning, that’s why I didn’t made it public.
The way I see it, it’s they’re loss, not mine! I walked to another boutique, and I played with something way more delicious; Lang
It has to be my leopard Daytona
For reference, here is a picture of me wearing it. Wait, that's not me; and I don't own that watch either. Ok, nevermind ...