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Not another Bolex thread!
may I express interest?
It is the circle of Watch life, discuss which Rolex, want Rolex, get on the list for a Rolex, bore others endlessly about your special relationship with your very own AD, eventually get the call, buy the Rolex, post a new incoming saying how delighted you are with it, post a review about your Rolex, list it on SC or send it to Watchfinder.
And repeat....
And repeat...
And repeat...
sellers of slightly used SS Sports watches at ridiculous prices - that's all I've ever seen in their AD's windows
😂😂😂Originally Posted by Wallasey Runner
Was it just me that hear Archie shouting that?
A load of Bolex
Engraved rehaut?
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Perhaps for a change..............http://forums.threadsmagazine.com.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Dear Ken
I know you would see the light one day.
Someone please explain.
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I think you are the only one who hasn't got it dear boy.
No he’s not ...
Fair enough lesson learnt - I will dumb it down a bit next time, thanks for the tip.
We knew you'd understand
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I like that you had a little pause for a breath three quarters of the way along that rant.
Cheers..
Jase
Is that the 'Royal we'?We knew you'd understand
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
If it it were possible I’d gladly block any thread with the word Rolex in it these days.
Good thread.
Nothing further to add, just subscribing for future Rolex updates.
No mate, but I'm sure I wasn't alone.Is that the 'Royal we'?
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
I have the rate dial version if this with the oval ‘0’...
No doubt pal, no doubt.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
When starting out on my horological journey thanks to TZ, the Sinn 156 was my first special and coveted watch. The Lemania chronos quickly followed and as my wealth increased so did my desire to own a Rolex.
Loved the history, model variety and quirky dial variants. Researching these different variants, years manufactured etc became an obsession and I loved the time spent. When I owned my first vintage GMT I was hooked on researching my next, and the chase was on.
I’ve subsequently owned some amazing Rolexes over the years but realised my passion was more in the chase and research.
When prices started to rapidly increase it was no longer the reserve of the passionate collector, it was now an asset, investment, commodity and wealth bracelet.
When the reason to own a Rolex dramatically changed, I was happy to no longer be associated with the brand.
Still love what Rolex was, just don’t like the image of ownership and perils it now sadly represents.
Last edited by Chinnock; 23rd December 2019 at 20:44.
Did you mention a Sinn 156?
What a lovely underrated watch. I still have mine...
Will most probably end my horological journey the same way I started it.Did you mention a Sinn 156?
What a lovely underrated watch. I still have mine...
The 156 is the only watch I regret letting go...
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Re: When the reason to own a Rolex dramatically changed, I was happy to no longer be associated with the brand.
Did the reason change? For whom?
Every coveted luxury item attracts a few of those but they don’t define that item.
Boxed with papers, hang tags and stickers? Presume it's had a quiet life and is a safe queen?
I just don’t like the image of what owning a Rolex is all about these days.
I may be wrong, but for most people in the “real” world, owning a Rolex isn’t about the watch anymore, it’s the brand and status.
Doubt many Rolex owners know much about the history, models, transitional dials etc or even care if truth be told. Only interested in the kudos and value.
As for the crazy prices, I’ll leave that to the investors, profit makers and fools.
Last edited by Chinnock; 24th December 2019 at 13:05.
That really is a random serial number!
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Which is the reason I don't fancy buying one any more.
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Beauty, I used to have the exact same watch. Took it in for a service at RSC back in 2001, specifically asked them not to change the the dome acrylic crystal. Not only did they change it for one of those flat service crystals they also swapped the hands for luminova ones. To say I was pissed is an understatement. They did the exact same thing to the Red Submariner 1680 that I took in at the same time.
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Sorry to hear that but those are cheap as chips on the SC. But you already know that,I guess.
Always scary to read of these experiences, which qualify the frequent affirmations that RSC will always honour 'do not polish / change' etc instructions. Perhaps they have got better in this regard?
I thought this was a thread about Rolex, that’s not supposed to be about Rolex, but really is about Rolex?
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Remember , it is always about Rolex. Even when talking about Smiths or GS or Bremont, it is ALWAYS about Rolex:-)
Here's a novel idea. Buy a Rolex, or two, keep and wear them?!
Sorry, I'll get my coat.
David
Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations
I wonder about the effect of watch forums. The continuous repetitive closed circuit (sponsored?) chatter and occasional self induced frenzy.
I wonder if I have come to enjoy watches more or less by following a watch forum.
I wonder too if you might feel differently about your Rolex if left in quiet enjoyment of them, oblivious to the machinations of others.
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