CodenameV Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 After doing some research on Rolex, on it's own as a watch; not worth it. Features and quality wise, nothing differentiates a Rolex from an Omega. So why is a Rolex much more expensive than an Omega? Marketing, Tight control of supply and a Business policy of increasing SRP's every year. Those actions distorts the actual market value of Rolexes. Quote Link to comment
MODERATOR bonito99 Posted October 12, 2007 MODERATOR Share Posted October 12, 2007 It's a want, not a need, to have a rolex. Quote Link to comment
agent_tom Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 If i have a $6k, i would rather buy a Planet Ocean or a spitfire and save the rest. :hypocritesmiley: Quote Link to comment
xslasher Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 rolex why not...............basta may pambili................. Quote Link to comment
ladyboy Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 yes ur right basta my pambili ok! Quote Link to comment
alpha quadrant Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 anyone selling rolex for men? mid size? Quote Link to comment
ElRey Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Rolexes are good watches - they keep their value if not actually increase in value, considering inflation and resale value here in the Philippines... Other watches, Cartier, Bulgari, etc are generally "fashion" Watches, for fashionistas, surely will lose most of their value after year 1 Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, IWC, etc, are more valuable, but quite honestly like it or not, here in the Philippines, Rolex is King of Resale, Para syang toyota... they are not just simple watches, like an omega, in terms of how they are made, a lot of time, effort and handmade care is taken in making one... from the oyster case pa lang, wala na ang omega... I personally used to wonder the same thing about Rolex, but now, I've realized in the Philippines, mag Rolex ka nalang, Quote Link to comment
zmangot Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 kung may extra money why not.....magagamit din naman to sa mga matitinding pangangailangan dahil mataas din ang value nya kapag isinanla... Quote Link to comment
TodoBigay Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 bakit ba ang daming nag da down sa rolex? eh it has been proven over time na it will last you a lifetime plus the resale value is tops? the craftmanship is superb also. It is true that there are alot of GOOD watches out there, but Rolex stands out. They hold their own after so many years. Subok na Matibay, Subok na Matatag. Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 kung may extra money why not.....magagamit din naman to sa mga matitinding pangangailangan dahil mataas din ang value nya kapag isinanla...most people who buy rolex dont need to pawn it and most people who foresee the need to allocate money for future necessities would not thik of buying a rolex Quote Link to comment
Dr.Love Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Having a Rolex is definitely worth it. My goal is to have a Rolex once I reach my fifties. He! He! He! ;-) Quote Link to comment
tombone Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Is excited on the time when buying a rolex but actually when one own it already is seldomly wear since with the peace and order problem is not a everyday watch. I still remeber my first rolex then the second well is just now kept in safe used only when there is a need for it. Quote Link to comment
FirefoxZilla Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 if the time comes that i can afford one... i'll get myself a sea-dweller... Quote Link to comment
FirefoxZilla Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Are Rolexes worth their price? If you ask me as a watch enthusiast, I'd say no. Many other posters have already explained why: 1. Their movements are nothing extraordinary, you can get equal or even better quality for a fraction of the price. And in the past years Rolex has not come up with any significant improvement unlike Omega with their co-axial movement or even Seiko and their spring drive. i think rolex hasn't come up with significant improvements in their movements because they're too busy updating their security features against counterfeiters, so they couldn't keep up (which i doubt, with all those talented counterfeiters), they overlook that they need improvements too in their movements to keep up with other swiss manufacturers. Quote Link to comment
fleur Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 buying expensive watches are only worth it if you're careful with your things, if you don't get "sawa" easily and if you have money.... Quote Link to comment
cityhunter Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 although i have extra money. rolex is not my thing Quote Link to comment
yang62 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Now this is a question that can be answered on so many levels. its also applicable for other luxury brands out there. Well, if youre talking about retaining of value, and collectibility, rolex is at the top along with patek philippe. its the type of watch you can give to your son on his graduation day and you can be sure na hindi pa sya laos. Currently ang "in" watch ngayon ay Panerai. if you buy it new now, you can sell it for a higher price 2 years from now.... Quote Link to comment
qrv777 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Now this is a question that can be answered on so many levels. its also applicable for other luxury brands out there. Well, if youre talking about retaining of value, and collectibility, rolex is at the top along with patek philippe. its the type of watch you can give to your son on his graduation day and you can be sure na hindi pa sya laos. Currently ang "in" watch ngayon ay Panerai. if you buy it new now, you can sell it for a higher price 2 years from now.... mahal ng panerai... :thumbsupsmiley: and the watch is big.. mga 40 mm ata ang pinakamaliit.. Quote Link to comment
yang62 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 mahal ng panerai... :thumbsupsmiley: and the watch is big.. mga 40 mm ata ang pinakamaliit.. yup, mahal nga! siguro mga 200k isa. lol parang pag-ibig home na ata yon. nice, though... Quote Link to comment
sharkrolex Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 For me, it's definitely worth it. Each and every individual values something in his or her own terms/definition.If owning a Rolex watch fulfills whatever purpose you are looking to fill, whether it be announcing yourstatus, owning a quality, reliable time-piece, collecting time-pieces, personal satisfaction or maybe merely as an instrumentor tool to be used for measuring the passing of time, then it's worth it. This is why the world is full of different indulgences. I remember when I was in high school, a friend of mine was able to get his hands on two of his father's Rolexes, beingthe curious type, he was able to open the case of one of the watches and probably thinking that it was a snap-on case, he proceeded to put it back together first by light tapping and then gripping it with a pair of pliers. He then showed me theresult of his handy-work, the crystal was ruined and has collapsed into the dial, causing the hands to deform. I just shrugged my shoulders after seeing it, not knowing even the mere monetary value of the ruined watch before my eyes. Back then, I haddifferent priorities, different tastes. The said watch, way back then, was not worth much more than a shrug of a shoulder to me.I would have reacted the same way, say a Timex was the watch that was ruined. I can say for myself that my personal valuation of a Rolex has changed since then. Who knows, maybe my opinion will changeonce more as I learn more about the intricacies of horology. As of now, after owning and reading more than a dozen books onwristwatches, and countless hours reading threads and reviews/discussions, I still think it's worth it, on different levels, for reasons others may or may not agree with me. Quote Link to comment
id6230 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Signature watches are not guaranteed to appreciate in price generally. In fact, when you buy an expensive watch with an "elite brand" the trend is always that the value goes down as it gets older. There are very few watches that are an exception to the rule. Usually, these are the custom made ones and are classically designed and stand the test of time. Don't except a digital watch to appreciate regardless of how expensive you bought it. Quote Link to comment
vanexel Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 the real watch collectors dont buy rolex, only the daytona has market value among collectors Quote Link to comment
vanexel Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 still its nice to own one Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 If I had more extra money... I'd buy another Rolex... and a Patek... and a VC...and a Panerai... and a Graham... you greedy sonovagun. :thumbsupsmiley: you'll need to become famous in your profession to have all of them in a snap of the finger. Quote Link to comment
MODERATOR bonito99 Posted November 22, 2007 MODERATOR Share Posted November 22, 2007 you greedy sonovagun. :thumbsupsmiley: you'll need to become famous in your profession to have all of them in a snap of the finger. Yup! I need to be the most prolific Gigolo. Primus inter pares. Quote Link to comment
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