Rolex
Rolex is a Swiss manufacturer of luxury wristwatches and accessories. The company was first established in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis.
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Saving for a Daytona
I have had 2 Rolexes and am saving for a Daytona now.
Ernest, Singapore - 10 September 2009
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I will keep it for life
I got a Rolex Turn-O-Graph "Steel and White-Gold" for my graduation. Since then I have never ever worn another watch. It's elegant and sporty, you can wear with a suit or with a pair of jeans. It's perfect everytime. I love it and I will keep it for life...together with other Rolex, obviously!
drb, Italy - 16 June 2009
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It's a Submariner, what else?
The first contact with the brand was very early because my parents both wear a Rolex. But the definitive hit was when I saw Sean Connery playing James Bond role, waering a Submariner. I said to myself that one day I will own that watch. My wife gave it to me when we promised. True, it does not work perfectly, it is not as accurate as a Swiss watch is supposed to be but, anyway, who cares? It's a Submariner, what else?
Ignacio, Spain - 31 December 2007
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Has not left my wrist for the last 20 years
In 1973 I saw a watch I really liked on the wrist of a friend. I asked him what make it was and my friend looked at me as if I came from Mars. Compassionately, he said "a Rolex". Since that day I have worn no other watch but a Rolex. The one I currently wear, a GMT, has been so much part of me that it has not left my wrist for the last 20 years. Since then I’ve seen lots of good looking watches, but none could be as much me as my Rolex. I just love it.
Jean Manuel, France - 04 March 2006
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My trustworthy partner with me 24 hours a day
My trustworthy partner with me 24 hours a day. The outstanding presision, build quality and classic elegance along with a macho feel make this watch the best ever made.
Elton, United Kingdom - 14 September 2005
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Wouldn't trade it
After going through (breaking) 4 Seikos in 3 years, I knew exactly what I wanted my College graduation present to be. I thought of Rolex not only because of their beauty, functionality, and prestige, but also because of their durability. You hear about people inheriting their grandparent's Rolex. So if it's tough enough to last generations, I figured it should work out for me. I am thrilled to say that I've had my Rolex for almost 9 years now, and have not managed to break it ;). It's been in the air, underwater, and on land. To black tie balls and snow camping trips. Worn to graduate school and while playing with my 3 year old niece. I love it. Wouldn't trade it for any other kind of watch.
Dora, United States - 09 January 2005
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Not only about telling the time
Of course Rolex is reliable, solid, durable, elegant and beautiful. But all the Rolex owners know that with Rolex it is not only about telling the time, it is a label of luxury you carry on your wrist. It feels good to wear and to look at, it is so original. I love my Rolex, if I buy another watch some day it will be another Rolex. Do you speak Rolex?
Niloofar, United States - 12 April 2004
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I do love my rolex
I do love my Rolex. It is a beautiful yet durable and reliable watch. It comes with me anywhere, to balls, to work, diving, skiing, swimming. The only time I left it behind it was stolen - I bought exactly the same model again.
Mikel, United Kingdom - 09 December 2003
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Opinion on quality
In my humble opinion the focus of Rolex might be more on brand building rather than watchmaking. I think it is because Rolex pays less attention to watchmaking details that they are able to turn out so many watches a year. Most other top Swiss watch brands have a much, much smaller production number because they focus more on the quality of their watches.
Gary, Hong Kong - 03 December 2003
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Attention to detail
It's said that Wilsdorf dreamed up the word Rolex while riding a London bus, having been inspired by the sound a watch makes as it is wound. Validation came in 1914, when London's Kew Observatory certified a Rolex wristwatch to be as precise as a marine chronometer. It was the first time that a watch had received "chronometer" status - a classification that, even today, is held by a relative few timepieces. Attention to detail limits Rolex's production to about 650,000 watches a year. Rare, desirable and wonderful.
David, New Zealand - 14 July 2003