BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BIMMERPOST Universal Forums Off-Topic Discussions Board Watches Rolex

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-01-2014, 04:12 AM   #265
Black Steel
Private
England
0
Rep
65
Posts

Drives: 320D (184) M Sport Saloon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Kent

iTrader: (0)

Rolex has always been my favorite brand of watch, I currently own a Submariner 14060M and a Vintage Datejust 1601. When funds allow I'll go for a Deep Sea.

In the past I've owned a Gucci and a Omega Sea Master (007).

Next to cars, watches are my number two in life,the wife and family come a close third!.......lol
Appreciate 0
      01-07-2014, 05:47 PM   #266
Brokeduetoe90
First Lieutenant
37
Rep
355
Posts

Drives: e90
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: ig-joshavery0615

iTrader: (2)

Figured I'd share mine, about a year ago my boss rewarded me with a Rolex for 3 years of hard work and dedication. (an entry-level one) nothing near what some of you have, but very much appreciated.

[IMG]http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t500/**********/img-thing.jpg[/IMG]

instagram: joshavery0615
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2014, 04:24 AM   #267
GAJA
Enlisted Member
United Kingdom
3
Rep
42
Posts

Drives: X3 F25 MSport 35D
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: United Kingdom

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by STANCEDE90335 View Post
Figured I'd share mine, about a year ago my boss rewarded me with a Rolex for 3 years of hard work and dedication. (an entry-level one) nothing near what some of you have, but very much appreciated.

[IMG]http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t500/**********/img-thing.jpg[/IMG]

instagram: joshavery0615
That was a motivator, generous boss but no doubt you earned it! I don't see Rolex doing "entry level", if you own a Rolex it's a sign of quality & workmanship, whether it costs £4000 or £14000.

Some of the more expensive ones look terrible, like cheap Chinese copies, yours looks very smart...
Appreciate 0
      01-10-2014, 10:22 AM   #268
Brokeduetoe90
First Lieutenant
37
Rep
355
Posts

Drives: e90
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: ig-joshavery0615

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GAJA View Post
That was a motivator, generous boss but no doubt you earned it! I don't see Rolex doing "entry level", if you own a Rolex it's a sign of quality & workmanship, whether it costs £4000 or £14000.

Some of the more expensive ones look terrible, like cheap Chinese copies, yours looks very smart...
thank you! and i know what you mean as far as the more expensive ones looking more like fo-lexs lol
Appreciate 0
      02-15-2014, 12:42 AM   #269
tony20009
Major General
tony20009's Avatar
United_States
1042
Rep
5,660
Posts

Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Washington, DC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by STANCEDE90335 View Post
Figured I'd share mine, about a year ago my boss rewarded me with a Rolex for 3 years of hard work and dedication. (an entry-level one) nothing near what some of you have, but very much appreciated.

[IMG]http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t500/**********/img-thing.jpg[/IMG]

instagram: joshavery0615
Entry or not it really doesn't matter. There's little difference between yours and a DJ, Sub, Explorer or Milgauss. Even the Day Dates aren't that different other than that they show a day along with the date and that's a just a very minor complication, so minor it's not really considered one.

I know a lot of folks in the "watch world" like to "dog" Rolex, but I'm not one of those people. Rolex make very well constructed watches and super hardy watch movements. They aren't anything to look at like the movements of fancier watches, but they will put up with a hell of a lot harder use than many of those fancier ones.

I think the fact that they are so durable is why folks don't mind spending tidy sums on them. Their ubiquity and simplicity are also pluses as they make getting them serviced super easy, fast and convenient.

Little will tick me off faster than a pricey watch that stops working or someone telling me it'll be months before they can get my watch back to me when I have to send it for service. When they tell me it'll cost me $1500, I'm not too keen on that either.

All the best and enjoy your watch.
__________________
Cheers,
Tony

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'07, e92 335i, Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed
Appreciate 0
      02-16-2014, 05:33 AM   #270
DocMick
Private First Class
DocMick's Avatar
United_States
12
Rep
120
Posts

Drives: 2013 MCB F10 M5
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (0)

Airking. Classic Rolex some hipster out there is saving up for.
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2014, 08:35 AM   #271
2much412have
Registered
0
Rep
2
Posts

Drives: 2003 BMW Z4
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Double Oak, TX

iTrader: (0)

Submariner

Here's my Rolex my lovely wife gave me.
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2014, 09:06 AM   #272
Piers
Captain
United Kingdom
36
Rep
619
Posts

Drives: 2017 F10 535d M-Sport
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Sussex, UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tony20009 View Post
Entry or not it really doesn't matter. There's little difference between yours and a DJ, Sub, Explorer or Milgauss. Even the Day Dates aren't that different other than that they show a day along with the date and that's a just a very minor complication, so minor it's not really considered one.

I know a lot of folks in the "watch world" like to "dog" Rolex, but I'm not one of those people. Rolex make very well constructed watches and super hardy watch movements. They aren't anything to look at like the movements of fancier watches, but they will put up with a hell of a lot harder use than many of those fancier ones.

I think the fact that they are so durable is why folks don't mind spending tidy sums on them. Their ubiquity and simplicity are also pluses as they make getting them serviced super easy, fast and convenient.

Little will tick me off faster than a pricey watch that stops working or someone telling me it'll be months before they can get my watch back to me when I have to send it for service. When they tell me it'll cost me $1500, I'm not too keen on that either.

All the best and enjoy your watch.
I agree with you Tony. Although mine was serviced last year, 8 weeks away, £450 for the service plus other bits....
I have a GMT Master Pepsi dial, and I like its quality, one watch for life, go anywhere attitude, with some of the more bling movements you see around that may not go the distance being used every day come rain, shine, or mountain climbing!
__________________
2017 F10 535d MSport Auto - Mineral Grey - Oyster leather - 19" 351M's - Pro Media - Enhanced bluetooth - MSport rear spoiler - Sun protection glass - Harman Kardon Hifi - Multi Function Display - Ambient Lighting - Folding mirrors - Sunroof - LED adaptive headlights
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2014, 10:53 AM   #273
A2G
Hye
A2G's Avatar
Armenia
22
Rep
140
Posts

Drives: 18 LBB M2
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Toronto

iTrader: (0)

Here is mine.


__________________

Last edited by A2G; 02-20-2014 at 11:27 AM..
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2014, 11:41 AM   #274
isugoo
Major General
isugoo's Avatar
United_States
247
Rep
6,125
Posts

Drives: 991.2 GTS
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Irvine, CA

iTrader: (73)

Quote:
Originally Posted by A2G View Post
Here is mine.


Cool! I have exact same anniversary green Milgauss as well.
Good to see fellow BMW enthusiast sharing same taste in watches.

I'm wearing an anniversary green Sub today though.
I tend to collect Rolexes in green.. =D
Attached Images
 
__________________

PAST: F80 M3 ZCP | 911.1 C2S | F10 M5 ZCP | E70 X5M | E90 M3 | E46 M3 | E36 M3
Appreciate 0
      02-20-2014, 04:01 PM   #275
mike the snake
Captain
68
Rep
643
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Sonoma County, CA.

iTrader: (1)

I love my Submariner. It's my only nice watch. I considered a green Milgauss, but the polished case I'm sure I would have scratched so I passed on it.

I had a special limited Panerai with Zenith movement, but I didn't wear it much for fear of scratching it, so I just wore my Sub. Sold the Panerai, and will probably get a vintage Sub of my birthyear as my next Rolex.



Quote:
Originally Posted by tony20009 View Post
Entry or not it really doesn't matter. There's little difference between yours and a DJ, Sub, Explorer or Milgauss. Even the Day Dates aren't that different other than that they show a day along with the date and that's a just a very minor complication, so minor it's not really considered one.

I know a lot of folks in the "watch world" like to "dog" Rolex, but I'm not one of those people. Rolex make very well constructed watches and super hardy watch movements. They aren't anything to look at like the movements of fancier watches, but they will put up with a hell of a lot harder use than many of those fancier ones.

I think the fact that they are so durable is why folks don't mind spending tidy sums on them. Their ubiquity and simplicity are also pluses as they make getting them serviced super easy, fast and convenient.

Little will tick me off faster than a pricey watch that stops working or someone telling me it'll be months before they can get my watch back to me when I have to send it for service. When they tell me it'll cost me $1500, I'm not too keen on that either.

All the best and enjoy your watch.
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 03:40 PM   #276
GeeRam
Major
GeeRam's Avatar
United Kingdom
195
Rep
1,317
Posts

Drives: X5 40d SE
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Berkshire,UK

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Black Steel View Post
Rolex has always been my favorite brand of watch, I currently own a Submariner 14060M and a Vintage Datejust 1601.
Same here.... I inherited my Rolex favouritism from my late father, and inherited his Datejust 16013 as well.

Here's my daily wear, last of the line random serial, 2010 made, 16610 Sub with my inherited 1986 16013 Datejust, which has enormous sentimental attachment, and I wear as an evening dress watch.


__________________
2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
Appreciate 0
      03-31-2014, 04:35 AM   #277
fatpanda
Private First Class
fatpanda's Avatar
1
Rep
109
Posts

Drives: M3 E90
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Uranus

iTrader: (0)

launched at baselworld recently

http://www.chaaky.com/chaaky/24
Appreciate 0
      03-31-2014, 09:14 AM   #278
RR-NYC
Captain
153
Rep
663
Posts

Drives: 2020 X3MC
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: NYC / Miami Beach

iTrader: (0)

Not sure if I posted this

White Daytona, White M3 on a cold January morning
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      03-31-2014, 10:16 AM   #279
carzaddict
Lieutenant Colonel
155
Rep
1,573
Posts

Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NJ

iTrader: (0)



wearing my LV today.
__________________
2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 12:19 AM   #280
originalgoods13
Captain
Canada
290
Rep
625
Posts

Drives: Chevy Spark
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Calgary, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by carzaddict View Post


wearing my LV today.
It is not a Rolex if it is fake.
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 03:34 AM   #281
tony20009
Major General
tony20009's Avatar
United_States
1042
Rep
5,660
Posts

Drives: BMW 335i - Coupe
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Washington, DC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by originalgoods13 View Post
It is not a Rolex if it is fake.
Do you think that his Kermit is a fake? It looks legit to me.

All the best.
__________________
Cheers,
Tony

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
'07, e92 335i, Sparkling Graphite, Coral Leather, Aluminum, 6-speed
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 03:53 AM   #282
Sir Loin
M3AT LOVER
Sir Loin's Avatar
United_States
322
Rep
1,853
Posts

Drives: Silverstone F80 M3
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (0)

Question for you watch experts. I have a 9 years old Rolex and it keeps going 2 minutes faster everyday. Should a simple service fix it good? Should I get it serviced through a local jeweler, whom will ship it to the Rolex service center in LA I think, or should I ship it directly to Rolex? I have not done this before so I am looking for advice. How much should it cost? Thanks.
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 08:34 AM   #283
djpatrick35
Enlisted Member
djpatrick35's Avatar
United_States
3
Rep
48
Posts

Drives: BMW 435i xDrive 6 Spd
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

__________________
2014 BMW 435i xDrive 6 Spd.
2012 Corvette Centennial Edition Grand Sport 6 Spd
2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6 Spd
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 10:11 AM   #284
originalgoods13
Captain
Canada
290
Rep
625
Posts

Drives: Chevy Spark
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Calgary, Canada

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by tony20009 View Post
Do you think that his Kermit is a fake? It looks legit to me.

All the best.
Yes it is.

Compare it with post #275 and you will notice:

-wrong font on rehaut
-letters should align with minute ticks on rehaut
-blotchy words printed on the dial
-bezel font numbers off (look at the 10 compared to post 275)

Cheers
Appreciate 0
      04-06-2014, 11:42 AM   #285
tha_good_life
Brigadier General
tha_good_life's Avatar
376
Rep
4,088
Posts

Drives: 21 X6MC
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Seattle

iTrader: (22)

Garage List
2021 BMW X6MC  [10.00]
2010 BMW M3  [8.68]
After selling my datejust a year back I finally picked up this new Rolex GMT Master II. It will hold me for now until I save up for an AP.
Attached Images
 

Last edited by tha_good_life; 04-06-2014 at 06:43 PM..
Appreciate 1
      04-06-2014, 02:13 PM   #286
finaloption
Captain
finaloption's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
632
Posts

Drives: '13 f30 n26
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NYC

iTrader: (0)

nice GMT.. you should photoshop out your serial #
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:41 PM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST