Rolex - which one?

They certainly did! :+1:

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My lowly Seiko


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Nice watch! Very elegant.

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Very nice with a retro style you should be pleased. :+1:t2:

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Here is a bit of Trivia to keep it light this from ETA movement the Ss entail guide.
“ Have Rolex ever use ETA movements.”

We’ll tell you a secret: even His Majesty Rolex has used an ETA-made caliber in its history. It was a reworked version of the Valjoux 72 chronograph caliber, which it used for several years in the Daytonas.
One does you know Tik Tok.

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I bought a Datejust 36 from a local jewellers in 2016. It came with boxes and papers and I paid £2500. Today it would cost £5500 I guess. For me my first luxury watch had to be a Rolex, and I doubt another brand would have appreciated in value quite like a Rolex.

I’ve since added an IWC Pilot’s Chronograph and an Omega Seamaster, all pre owned.

My favourite is the IWC, but I’d still have bought the Rolex first.

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I don’t understand why so many people post comments about Tudor,Seiko,ETA etc.I don’t think the OP is asking a question about buying a Rolex for nothing.If he want’s to buy a Toyota he is not going to collect information about Lexus.

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I have the sarb035 (white face) and it’s a great dress or everyday watch

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On a pub crawl…yes, Rolex not recommended. I’m trying to get my hands on a Moonswatch for that purpose.

Here’s another one to think about, especially if you want more of a ‘going out watch’ but one that’s not too dressy for day to day. I’ve a had a few Rolexes, but sometimes they can be a bit obvious. I once had a Milgauss, wore it to the bike shop, got the ‘nice Rolex’ line from the lad on the checkout and ended up nattering about it. Quite honestly I can do without that.

It has the lovely classic Pellaton movement too, with ceramic parts. I’ve cropped the picture so the serial number isn’t visible.

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It’s a forum, not an exam question, so people are perfectly free to suggest alternatives. The OP seems perfectly happy with the non Rolex ideas, which is what actually matters.

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It was a very straightforward question from the OP “ good guy “
I simply replied that going into an AD to make his choice might be next to impossible to save him frustration or disapointment. :+1:t2:

Another initially non contentious thread now getting tetchy.

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:rofl: :+1:t2:

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Whilst certainly not the first diving watch to appear, the Rolex Submariner Date has become something of an icon amongst sports watches.

Once I had changed career paths to become an offshore diver, part of the rite of passage meant it became a “must have” item.

It’s style has been loosely copied by other manufacturers worldwide, and it remains a sound investment which continues to gain in value.

The first one I had was stolen from a locked car in Saudi, and it’s replacement I bought in UK in 1995, for what now seems a bargain retail price when set against current values.

Yes, there’s a waiting list for these, and some of the pre-owned prices are, frankly, bonkers. :roll_eyes:

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It’s too late now. The platform chokes on too many posts, especially with pictures.

A smiley Tudor, that is very nice :+1:

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Thank you it’s nice to be nice. :joy: :+1:t2:

Whilst your waiting


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