7 Reasons I'd Never Buy a Rolex (and 1 That I Might) - Watch Buying Advice for Gentlemen

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Gentleman's Gazette
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00:00 Introduction

A Rolex wristwatch tops the wish-list of many men, but you might be surprised that personally, even though I admire the history of the company and what they’ve done with it, I’m not one of those men.

7 Reasons I'd Never Buy A Rolex:

00:52 1. Rolex Charges not only for Quality, but also for “Brand Name” Status
The Rolex “brand” is too much of what I would be paying for with a given watch. Similarly, the value that used Rolex watches yield in the marketplace is mostly related to supply and demand, not because the watches are inherently superior to their competitors.

02:11 2. Rolex Watches are a Mass-Market Product, Not Necessarily Artisanal
One of the reasons I am so infatuated with classic men's style is that even though you can take similar or even same items, you can put your own spin on things and create your own unique style. When I have to make a choice between a good mass-market product and a good artisanal product, I choose the artisanal product 99% of the time.

03:46 3. Buying a Vintage Rolex is Not Without Challenges
I'm a big fan of vintage items for many reasons; one of them is that just by nature, they're often unique items because they're no longer produced, the original items maybe have been worn out or were destroyed so what's left is naturally a limited edition. Also, back in the day, things were often made to last whereas today, things are designed to break three days after the warranty expires. Because of those reasons, I still buy a lot of things vintage even though I can afford to buy the new version of it.

05:14 4. Rolex Watches are Aggressively Counterfeited
The fakes are produced in such big numbers that the quality of them is actually rather good even at a much lower price point. There's also a lot of OEM parts, meaning parts that are exactly like the original part but they're not original Rolex, and when you repair your watch and service it, they can be put in there.

06:30 5. Most Rolex Models Aren’t a Good Fit for My Personal Style
My style is more formal and more dressed up than most men out there and because of that, I prefer dress watches.

07:50 6. A Rolex Watch is a Status Symbol (That I Don’t Feel a Need to Have)
As you know, I run my own Business, the Gentleman's Gazette website, and the Fort Belvedere retail e-commerce accessories. I'm not doing million-dollar sales deals in boardrooms across corporate America but if I was doing that, I think I would strongly consider buying a Rolex watch because it can indicate success and it can signal to the other person this guy is serious.

08:40 7. Personally, Watches Just Aren’t a Passion of Mine
If you know me, you know that I'm truly passionate about a lot of things, however, watches is not one of them. For example, if I drive a fast car, I feel very emotionally attached to it, I feel alive. When I see a nice watch, I like the look of it but emotionally, it leaves me cold. I mean, I honestly like the look of certain watches, right? I like the Reverso, I like the Tank Americaine, I like the Royal Oak, I like the Patek Phillippe Calatrava or some watches from A. Lange & Sohne, however, when push comes to shove and I have to decide to put money down to buy that watch, I decide to spend my money on other things even though I could afford to buy that watch.

11:36 Outfit Rundown

[Deepv]

“Breaks 3 days after the warranty expires.” My dude called out his Bosch microwave.

[pedronetomoreira]

"I'd never buy a Rolex" because "I already have four"

[hermask]

I prefer my butler telling me the time while the tan on my wrist is without a gap.

[JeMappelleFrikandel]

I don't buy a rolex because I want to be able to afford groceries.

[ralphmarkasher]

Someone once told me that if you are buying something such as paintings or jewelry, buy what you like not what is in or perceived to be an investment. So if you like stamps pay what you feel comfortable with and what you can afford. Same holds true for watches. I like mechanical watches, having been in Silicon Valley when digital watches came out and knowing how they are made. I like the details of a mechanical watch much like the details of a car or plane. I also like watches that have a connection to aviation so Breitling, Omega and Rolex.

[kelvintan]

Me: finally own my very 1st rolex.
My friend : is that fakes?

[timothywinn]

I love how you tell us how to look good & stylish, but at the same time, you also tell us to do what makes us feel good.

[johnanthony]

I had a friend that was very proud of his rolex, I pointed out that it was misspelled, it in fact was spelled with a P and not an R. Nice POLEX. 😂. He got very mad. 😂

[robertallen]

I would of course take a Rolex if it was given. However, I'm not a huge fan of their style. I'd rather have a Grand Seiko or a nice vintage Omega.

[andrewvaughan]

"I don't need to impress anyone"

Makes a channel dedicated to trying to impress people

[abnercarrera]

I wouldn't wear a "Pepsi" Rolex with a brown leather band either!

[felistine]

I have my Grandfather ‘s Omega Seamaster . It’s provenance means more to me than anything, but it is a beautiful watch. Simple, not clunky, elegant.

[LegoLazze]

As an owner of a decent collection of watches, I think you only need one reason to get a Rolex; YOU LIKE the watch. This goes for any watch really. With that said, my favorite watch in my collection at the moment is a 1995 Omega Seamaster Professional (the Pierce Brosnan Bond watch), it works perfectly in most situations and with most outfits.

[williamlackey]

I wear my dads Rolex and it is older then I am! I love it because it is the watch I remember him wearing when I was a kid.

[ryanbrown]

I really like how a lot of the Men's Fashion Channels are developing a "I wouldn't, but you do you" attitude. I think it makes me more open to their point of view.

[albertorudi]

I absolutely agree with these 7 reasons. You also have the courage to say the truth. I noted that in several cases people that exhibit those watches are actually far from to be a gentleman... The worst? Who shows a heavy, arrogant, boaster, gold Rolex

[ihoryaremko]

Someone who is not into watches should not be allowed to express their opinion on watches.

[DanBlabbers]

I bought a Rolex that looks exactly like the first silver one shown. I was 23. I was making $9.50 an hour and my rent was $550. Paid $3, 900 for a vintage datejust 1989. Paid it off over a year and I never regretted it. I haven’t taken it off since I got it! The value has increased about $200-$500 dollars since I got it 4 years ago.

[philm]

7 reasons for never buying a Rolex, wears a Vintage Pepsi GMT Master 🤦🏼‍♂️

[neiljohnson]

I bought a Rolex GMT Master in 1988. Still have it, still like it.