Rolex Owners?..

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Blueface

Moses,
Mine is kept almost like the day I got it, except for the decal underneath that has long faded.

You kept the decal on

36mm cases are not as popular as they were in the 80's. The day date Daytona is saw I think was 36mm as well. I am sure they want all the money as any Rolex with real complications are big money. They make them now, but are a "catalog" watch. They may even farm out those watches to few watchsmiths to make under contract to Rolex.

Here's a picture of Daytona I am talking about.


As you may already know from previous threads, I am not really a Rolex fan, but to underplay their status or investment would tarnish any credibility I may have. If you're not really into horology or don't have a large collection of fancy watches, a Rolex is good choice. It comes down to aesthetics and Rolex is the most copied watch for a reason.

Then again their investment value is because of Rolex's distribution channels. There's nothing inherent to Rolex (vs. other watches of similar price) that make their watches better. Well maybe the parts we make for them make them better, lol...

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

You kept the decal on

You mean that green decal with the serial number on the back of the case was meant to be taken off?
Mine is still on to this day, 16 years later.

Faded as heck, but still on there.

[mosesbotbol]

Originally Posted by Blueface

You mean that green decal with the serial number on the back of the case was meant to be taken off?

Yes it is, it's more comfortable on the wrist to stainless against than vinyl. Did you take the plastic tab with string off it at least?

[Blueface]

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Yes it is, it's more comfortable on the wrist to stainless against than vinyl. Did you take the plastic tab with string off it at least?

Still have the string too but in the box.

My wife was smarter than me. She took her green label off.

Will post a photo shortly of mine.