Rolex Watches

The classic Rolex designs are really for the older guy. They are bringing in newer, "funkier" designs to appeal to the younger market. Sports watches are always a big interest to younger guys, and they do some really nice dial combinations on watches like the Datejust. I'll show you a couple which have some really nice, fresh designs.

I love the design of this watch. The white dial, lightning seconds hand, green glass and mirror finish bezel makes it look really striking. As well as this, the lume on the dial is a mixture of blue and green, making it look really great at night too. It's a big watch too - nice and chunky, going to appeal to those Breitling and Panerai lovers out there.

The only problem with the strap is that, just like the tyres it's modelled on, it does wear out.

The new ones are inpregnated with a nice vanilla scent to mask the smell of rubber though!

See the thing is, I'm not really into funky designs either. I like things to be somewhat bold, yet subtle enough to not be in your face, just as something that people would be wowed by when taking a closer look.

I've always been a fan of things like the Omega Seamaster and Speedmasters though, same with the Tag Carrera.

But one of the watches I have my eye on at the moment is one of the Seiko Divers. Since they look quite nice, and they're within my price range.

If you can be bothered, pray tell about movements and the like via pm or something.

I'll buy one as soon as i can afford one. The way I see it, if you're going to buy something, you should buy the best and as far as I can tell Rolex make the best/some of the best watches. I also like the fact that they sponsor tennis (I am a big tennis fan but can't play to save my life!).
My question to the OP, something I have been wondering recently, is can you have a Rolex custom made?

pinkpont, quick question for you...

i've had my sea-dweller for about 5 years now and have only been wearing it occasionally as i've got a few watches and like to rotate. My question is, should i still take my watch in for servicing even though I've not been using it on a regular basis.

Also, I have a few very small hairline scratches on the side if the watch, does the servicing guys polish these out for you?

Cheers

It's probably about due. Y'see, the oils inside the watch which keep the cogs running smoothly dries out over time. This begins to affect the timekeeping of the watch, and also increases the wear on various moving parts. Is it still keeping good time? Just remember that servicing costs about £250, and is taking up to 10 weeks at the moment.

As for what they do in the service, they replace any worn parts, relubricate the movement, regulate it, replace any gaskets for waterproofing, and polish the case and bracelet. It should come back looking and working as good as the day you bought it

Oh really, i didnt know that. tbh, i dont wear my sea-dweller long enough to really know whether the time keeping is out or not...
and you say it can take up to 10 weeks for a service... from what you are saying, i assume all dealerships send the watches back to switzerland to have them serviced?

Oh that's good. i've got some hairline scratches and it's bugging me no end. lol

cheers for the very insightful reply

i'd say rolex are over-hyped, raymond weil/omega are better for the money imo i prefer jacobs for the flashy bling factor anyway, not that i own one at 18! my dad has a raymond weil and a rolex, wears the raymond weil much muchh more as he's scared of losing it. there are women who buy the same armani watch in rose gold and the yellow gold and will only buy a watch with real diamonds, but are scared of losing their rolex. bah! hype hype hype!

i work for a really good jeweller in their watch store, and we had a geez' with a few raymond weils who took them for a battery change with a bloke in a market who completely snapped off all the contacts which he had to get repaired by us- don't take a decent watch to a complete plonker on a market stall! or ernest jones, as they completely rip people off for repairs/service, especially for rolex. they quoted one guy £300-350 for a service/minor repair, which we could easily do for £200.

so many people have genuine prices for fake watches from seemingly respectable places. i rarely have the heart to tell people their £400 d&g watch is fake or their pride and bling isn't actually solid gold. sometimes they're so well disguised, with half the mechanism cheap or old that it takes the manager even a while to twig.

Cant say I am desp for one (dont wear a watch anyway) but the dat date is still the daddy IMO, excellent design

I'm quite lucky as all my servicing is done by a family friend who is a watchmaker/seller.

It's at 'mates rates', so around the £100 mark.

Still takes 10-12 weeks to get it back though.

A very reasonable price for that. I've found that knowing the right people in the jewellery trade can save you a hell of a lot of money hehe

I guess he has a vested interest in keeping hte servicing reasonable...myself and my Dad buy all our watches from him. He's certainly made a few £ from us!

Rolex, lot of money for very little exclusivity! Another Burberry imo. Get a Patek Philippe