Why do people like to wear Rolex?

[Ramseth]

A normal watch also tells time, but to the rich who buy branded watches, it's called "timepiece", not watch.

My dad bought that for me in better times. Yes, it's more of a piece of jewellery.

I bought a "Patek Philippe" for less than S$40 at Ho Chi Minh more than a year ago and it's still running very well. I Regret i didn't buy more.

Lucky you didn't buy more, otherwise got arrested for smuggling pirated watches.

 

[Teo Kok Eng]

Lolek is not even a luxury brand. For Luxury Brand think AP or PP.

There is a major difference between Rolex and other brands like AP or PP.

AP or PP are like dress watches.

Rolex watches on the other hand are rugged and built for endurance.

 

[sinren67]

Lucky you didn't buy more, otherwise got arrested for smuggling pirated watches.

As long as i don't go to Europe with my timepiece

 

[drifter]

Hi drifter, if i am not wrong, your 1970s Rolex Vintage Daytona Paul Newman Chronograph would be worth 100 plus k now if its really mint and in good condition.

you are also a watch collector ? you have done your homework i brought it when it was just usd$80k , now its worth us$150k ....and im not going to sell it .

 

[drifter]

If you are rich, you have houses, fast cars, stocks and cash. You may even have a few mistresses.

Wearing an expensive watch doesn't mean you are rich.

its not about being rich or wanted to show off ...its means that you appreciate the history of the finest time piece as hobby ...thats all . of course its a investment too . some people like to buy gold as investment , for me i just invest in good watches .

 

[Ash007]

It is genuine alright. The water will stay. If it rolls off, it is a fake. Yes, when brand new there is a 3D hologram sticker.

New Rolex nowadays no more hologram sticker liao lah. Too easy to fake so Rolex don't use them anymore. I know because I just bought a new 116610LV without.

http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Watches-Clocks-And/Rolex-Hologram-Sticker/510078379

 

[Ash007]

It is genuine alright. The water will stay. If it rolls off, it is a fake. Yes, when brand new there is a 3D hologram sticker.

Eh, what you mean water will stay? you mean put a few drops of water on the face and see if it stays or roll off?

 

[drifter]

Agree, unfortunately in Asia, most only know just Rolex. Try bringing in a Panerai to a 2nd hand dealer, some might not even know it.

panerai already in the market for so long , its one of collector's favourite due to its size . but only 7 years ago singaporean collector knew about them , because some angmo and japanese actors and actress has been wearing it . and because of that , japan market push up the demand of panerai affecting asian market watch collector . there is even a period of time that its out of stocks ..making the demand go higher ...

 

[Teo Kok Eng]

New Rolex nowadays no more hologram sticker liao lah. Too easy to fake so Rolex don't use them anymore. I know because I just bought a new 116610LV without.

http://forums.ebay.com/db1/topic/Watches-Clocks-And/Rolex-Hologram-Sticker/510078379

Wow, I guess hologram is something easily acquired these days... no wonder my Windows software box no more hologram!

 

[Queen Seok Duk]

This is one admirable guy... real humble.

I'm not sure if humble is the correct word to describe him. He sees himself as a plane, and his neighbours as motorcycles

You can say he doesn't show off. He is not 'hao lian' but that itself is not equivalent to 'humble'.

 

[drifter]

No use wearing a watch no one recognizes, I have Rolex, Pam and Hublot but only wear Rolex, as females only know that brand.

you dont need people to know that you are wearing a time piece ..those who know it will know it ..

i never wear expensive brand shirt that show the " logo " outside . if you are into the finest thing in life , you will know what i mean .

 

[drifter]

Take the Rolex Challenge! Is this a genuine or fake Rolex?

just by looking at the photo , even rolex company CEO also dont know ..

 

[Teo Kok Eng]

Eh, what you mean water will stay? you mean put a few drops of water on the face and see if it stays or roll off?

Yes, the water will stay ("ball up"). Just one drop good enough, If it is fake, the water will roll off.

One of the easiest way to authenticate a Rolex watch is to check the Case Reference Number. These are numbers engraved on the side of the case.

Most of the time, fakes has the same numbers. A very common number used by the counterfieters is R863698. If your Rolex has this number, it is certain it is a fake.

 

[Teo Kok Eng]

just by looking at the photo , even rolex company CEO also dont know ..

It is a fake.

That is actually why people are still buying fakes for the reason you mentioned.

 

[popdod]

Yes, the water will stay ("ball up"). Just one drop good enough,

If it is fake, the water will roll off.

why was it so?
bcoz the face is made of saphhire glass?

:(

 

[ChaoAhBeng]

My Rolex bought at Tong Building, Orchard Road.

I tong ur head lah.... tong centre dun sell rolex! they will refer you to lucky plaza to buy one. wanna bullshit pls bullshit properly

 

[xebay11]

Take the Rolex Challenge! Is this a genuine or fake Rolex?

Fake, bezel insert fonts are wrong. Centre links should be brushed, not polished.

 

[xebay11]

Take the Rolex Challenge! Is this a genuine or fake Rolex?

Obvious fake, lumes are off the dots. Date mag and date not aligned. Overall fake look.

 

[xebay11]

Take the Rolex Challenge! Is this a genuine or fake Rolex?

Fake, the pearl is too flat. But this may be close call, give me a close up and I will tell you fake or not.

 

[Ramseth]

I tong ur head lah.... tong centre dun sell rolex! they will refer you to lucky plaza to buy one. wanna bullshit pls bullshit properly

I think you've mistaken it for Tung Centre.

Incidentally, Tong Building is next to Lucky Plaza.