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    Hi there ! Am free to write again guys ! For those of u who never read what i have written earlier pls do so if not u will be lost ! I have covered watch brands in general ,if u notice i purposely left out Rolex ! As Rolex is very often rated as a class by itself ! Either u loved it or hate it ! Some swear by it some stay far away from it !
    Which ever the case , it is still the most reconise timepiece in Asia ! And the Submariner is the world's most popular sport watch(u dun have to agree with me) same goes for the rest of their sport range model eg. Daytona,Yachtmaster,Seadweller,GMT Master,Explorer 2,Explorer 1
    they have their loyal supporters/collectors.
    In the pre-own market rolex prices are also quite firm & stable & therefore all the more people respect the brand.
    There was a saying 15 years ago when I just started collecting watches that u will not lose money when u collect a 2nd hand rolex sport model as it will appreciates 5-8% each year ! And u know what ? It is true !
    Among all the watches that I have owned before Rolex produces the best watch case against water resistance,with a screw down rear back case although not necessary the best looking nor finest finishing (there are many complains regarding the sharp lungs)
    That is why,after 20-30 years if well maintained a Rolex can still beats with pride.keeping moisture out !
    Secondly,Rolex produces 1 of the most robust,tough,minimum maintaneous,reliable steel automatic winding movement in the world ! cal.3135......a steady 28,800 bph,50 over hours power reserve,using a breguet spring,u basically can go to war with it !
    So far I have shared the things I like about the brand now let me do some negative feedback !
    There are 2 things they can improve on, introduce some anti-glaring/reflection coating on the crystal & i hate the window at the 3 o'clock as it traps dirt & get knocks pretty often !
    I like the improvment made on the new bracelet as besides looking good it is very comfortable too ! So much better compared to the old bracelet as the old bracelet is abit cheapo looking !
    So say what u want about Rolex,they will always have a special place in my collection & I will always respect its" place in the horological world ! Again as i have mentioned these are just my 5 cents worth............
    thanks for reading guys !
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    The 2nd hardest thing in life is not spending it !
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  • #2
    Well said bro.... nice read..

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    • #3
      WOT! hahaha

      Nice read...eyes almost came out reading it..no paragraphing! haha


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      • #4
        not really true lar..those who had bought sub lv a couple of years back will be making a massive loss if they flip off now...hahaha....
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        • #5
          nice literary work albeit a little biased towards the brand.

          what feilong said abt the LV is very true. i recall being offered 9k for an LV sometime in early 2008, tempted as I was, i held back. then in dec 08, it was 7.4k. gosh, difference of 1.5k within a yr, that's even faster than how c***bank shares almost became penny stocks.
          Remnants of my irresponsibility:
          "Foreign affections"
          1) Sinn U1-30 June 2007
          2) Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 M series-23 Jan 08 (HER perpetual oyster )
          3) Omega Seamaster Chrono Diver 2225.80.00-25 Jul 08 (From Wife )
          4) IWC Top Gun Chrono-20 Sep 09
          What's NEXT?

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          • #6
            Originally posted by feudallordcult View Post
            nice literary work albeit a little biased towards the brand.

            what feilong said abt the LV is very true. i recall being offered 9k for an LV sometime in early 2008, tempted as I was, i held back. then in dec 08, it was 7.4k. gosh, difference of 1.5k within a yr, that's even faster than how c***bank shares almost became penny stocks.
            though not penny stocks, those people that bought it a year ago would be vomitting blood by now...

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            • #7
              Interesting read ... thks for sharing
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              • #8
                Thanks for reading !

                thanks for reading & feedback guys !
                The hardest thing in life is making the 1st million CASH !
                The 2nd hardest thing in life is not spending it !
                The 3rd hardest thing in life is get the whole family together for a simple dinner !

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                • #9
                  rolex is rated as a class by itself? in what way?

                  where u get ur fact - submariner is the world's most popular sport watch? i certainly dont agree with u unless u got some figures to show.
                  is rolex preown price stable? over the past 6 months, prices have been easing off due to economic situations.

                  it is the window @ 3o'clock position aka the magnifying glass that is a trademark of rolex. without the maginifying glass, it is not a 'trademark' rolex.


                  Originally posted by timefreak2000 View Post
                  Hi there ! Am free to write again guys ! For those of u who never read what i have written earlier pls do so if not u will be lost ! I have covered watch brands in general ,if u notice i purposely left out Rolex ! As Rolex is very often rated as a class by itself ! Either u loved it or hate it ! Some swear by it some stay far away from it !
                  Which ever the case , it is still the most reconise timepiece in Asia ! And the Submariner is the world's most popular sport watch(u dun have to agree with me) same goes for the rest of their sport range model eg. Daytona,Yachtmaster,Seadweller,GMT Master,Explorer 2,Explorer 1
                  they have their loyal supporters/collectors.
                  In the pre-own market rolex prices are also quite firm & stable & therefore all the more people respect the brand.
                  There was a saying 15 years ago when I just started collecting watches that u will not lose money when u collect a 2nd hand rolex sport model as it will appreciates 5-8% each year ! And u know what ? It is true !
                  Among all the watches that I have owned before Rolex produces the best watch case against water resistance,with a screw down rear back case although not necessary the best looking nor finest finishing (there are many complains regarding the sharp lungs)
                  That is why,after 20-30 years if well maintained a Rolex can still beats with pride.keeping moisture out !
                  Secondly,Rolex produces 1 of the most robust,tough,minimum maintaneous,reliable steel automatic winding movement in the world ! cal.3135......a steady 28,800 bph,50 over hours power reserve,using a breguet spring,u basically can go to war with it !
                  So far I have shared the things I like about the brand now let me do some negative feedback !
                  There are 2 things they can improve on, introduce some anti-glaring/reflection coating on the crystal & i hate the window at the 3 o'clock as it traps dirt & get knocks pretty often !
                  I like the improvment made on the new bracelet as besides looking good it is very comfortable too ! So much better compared to the old bracelet as the old bracelet is abit cheapo looking !
                  So say what u want about Rolex,they will always have a special place in my collection & I will always respect its" place in the horological world ! Again as i have mentioned these are just my 5 cents worth............
                  thanks for reading guys !
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                  • #10
                    Sub might not be the most popular sport watch in the world but I am sure anyone who see a sub sure know it is a Rolex!!!


                    Originally posted by triton View Post
                    rolex is rated as a class by itself? in what way?

                    where u get ur fact - submariner is the world's most popular sport watch? i certainly dont agree with u unless u got some figures to show.
                    is rolex preown price stable? over the past 6 months, prices have been easing off due to economic situations.

                    it is the window @ 3o'clock position aka the magnifying glass that is a trademark of rolex. without the maginifying glass, it is not a 'trademark' rolex.

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                    • #11
                      what i know is that the production for rolex a year is much more than wat PP had produced since the company was incepted...

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                      • #12
                        cool ! i enjoyed reading this ! thanks for sharing timefreak !

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