Why do you own the Rolex watches which are in your collection?>>>>>

[jholbrook]

So what are the reasons why you bought and keep the Rolex watches in your collection? The short answer is, you like 'em! But why?

My 16613 appeals to me on many different levels. It is arguably the most iconic Rolex to the non-collector, general public. Like all of us, I was once part of that "general public" that looked upon the watch with awe and wonder. Acquiring it was a grail achievement that I won't soon forget. I've always had a thing for TT watches so that, combined with what is for me the most beautiful dial that Rolex makes translates to the 16613 being a watch I hope to always keep in my collection:



I never even considered wearing an all stainless 16610 watch until about the year 2000. It was then when I purchased an Invicta 8926 - a mechanical Sub-a-alike that really got me hooked on the look, and eventually drove me to buy the watch on which the homage was fashioned from. Many don't purchase a Submariner because they say it's so common. But the watch represents so much history and heritage, it's hard for a true Rolex fan to NOT own one...I've owned several difference variations of the Rolex Submariner - vintage, LV, and even the Sea-Dweller. But it's that glossy black dial and white gold marker look on the 16610 that truly does it for me.



I've owned a couple of 16710 "Pepsi" GMT's - my first was a Y series that I owned for a couple of years and really enjoyed. It wasn't long after I sold it that I began regretting the decision. Beyond the cosmetic appeal of the watch (I happen to REALLY like the red and blue bezel though some don't) - it has special meaning and so much aviation related history. It's been to the moon...and remains a choice of many Air Force aviators (I work closely with the Air Force). When the opportunity to have all that I appreciate in the 16710 GMT Master II AND the new 3186 in an ultra-rare variation, I jumped at the opportunity. My GMT Master II is a watch I hope to pass on to my son one day.



The Daytona is a watch I chased after for a couple of years, but really represents a departure in what I typically look for in watch - specifically, it doesn't have a date display. But the Daytona is such a gorgeous time piece, with such amazing Rolex history, I HAD to have one of the rare stainless examples. And even non-Rolex watch people have to grudgingly admit that the caliber 4130 is one of the greatest chronograph movements in the world.



The Yacht-Master is a watch I passed over several times without giving it serious consideration. Then one day I tried it again and BAM!...it knocked me out. Aside from the aesthetic appeal, the YM was the first watch to introduce most of the significant upgrades which Rolex even now continues to roll out through the rest of the line....the solid link bracelet...the Maxi Dial. And it also happens to be the watch my wife loves the most in my collection, so it's a safe bet it won't get sold anytime soon.



My Datejust is the least worn watch in my collection, and perhaps the most likely candidate for exiting should I decide to move up to at Day Date. But there is a lot I love about my Datejust. Firstly, it's a match to my wife's daily driver - we were married wearing these two watches. It's also a TT watch, so (as mentioned before) it's just my style...It's also the only vintage piece in my collection currently (go plexi!) so that gives the watch some gravity as well. Everyone needs a pure dress watch, even if they don't often wear it....and this one is mine.



How about you?

[sterol]

I am collecting watches since a long time. When I was 14 I got my first mechanical watch and
in school I was the only one.

Never I wanted to have a Rolex. So I collected a lot other watches, Chronoswiss, Ulysse Nardin,
Baume&Mercier……..

I got 40 and I thought: That’s the age of getting a Rolex. I looked here and there and also
the Internet. I found R-L-X and read a lot about this brand.

The first one was the Datejust. This watch is not very special to the people. But for me it was the
first Rolex and the Dial is great. The feeling is excellent and I love it. I never look so much on my wrist
during the day but when this watch is on……….



Then after one year the Submariner 14060M came. I wanted to have a watch which I can wear always.
In the Job, during holiday………… This is really a tool watch for me, because I change the straps
sometimes twice a day. Everytime I have got a "different" watch !
My wife thinks that I am completly crazy...but who cares



What the future will bring….I don’t know.

Sorry for this pidgin english.

[Mr. Pink]

What I connect to Rolex: Tradition. Timeless design. Robustness. Reliability. ... what else ...yes, its a real Chick Magnet

[Laohu]

I like my 5513 best at the moment, very comfortable to wear and such a simple but nice dial it has. Also the touch of vintage brightens my day when I look at her



My new watches like GMTc and Daytona are no doubt beauties of their own, perfect watches and great value for their money, pure high tech, but too perfect for me...I guess vintage fiever caught me badly

[xelor63]

The 16610, my first Rolex I bought in 1995.
At that time my favorite model, never sell it beceause it was my first one.



The 16710, the Rolex wich can look completly different by just changing the inlay or strap.





The 116710, from the new Rolex Models the LN is the nicest one build by Rolex in the last ten years.





XELOR

[Hannibal]

I own a Submariner no Date and a Explorer II in black.
My reason for buying these watches are the proven realiability and cause I love the design.
Kind regards
Volker

[Agent0815]

I´ve not enough money to buy cheap watches - finaly they are to exensive - that´s why I bought and will buy ROLEX .


Bernd

[R O L E X]

This is my humble small collection:

[xelor63]

Very Nice! It seams that in everybody has a Submariner in his collection.

XELOR

[klobi]

I got my EXII from my wife, because she thought if I finally have a Rolex I would stop keep on buying other watches .... which of course was a wrong assumption :twisted:

But I love my EXII

[WUM]

....just like old mechanical watches....

first started to buy an old Rolex for the simple reason that there where cheeper second hand...than came the second, third .... from then it stared to be a hobby witch affected me a lot..alsow bought a new one once in a while .... but didn't give me the kick the old school goodies gave me ...


greets


Wum

[ulfale]

I have a 116710, a 16710 and a 18038. Last one will probably leave me on Sunday!

I don´t have concrete reasons to buy a special type of a watch but I must like its style!

[chris01]

1 DJ: is was the first
1 LV: neeedd to have because of the green
1 OQ: just a cool watch and will be rare in some years
1 more OQ: can't get enough about the unique case
1 AK-D: vintage and rare, big enough for me

1 speedmaster apollo11 35th: nice white dial
1 speedmaster apollo11 10th: rare old lady

next to come: DD ... or whatever will cross my way

[clk]

I own LV,GV,D,DJ and DD.

There are 2 reasons

1 Patek Phillipe is too expensive for me

2 I LOVE ROLEX