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

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Are you planning on buying a Rolex? This guide is for you: https://gentl.mn/7-reasons-id-never-buy-a-rolex Want to stay updated? Sign up here for free: https://gentl.mn/2lXA1Ov Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gentleman's Gazette https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ https://gentl.mn/2kcyyDv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE eBook: https://gentl.mn/2lXA1Ov #Rolex #notsponsored #luxurywatches SHOP THE VIDEO: 1. Knit Tie in Mottled Silver Grey - https://gentl.mn/2lWIx08 2. Silver Eagle Claw Cufflinks with Lapis Lazuli Balls - https://gentl.mn/2kq5OqS 3. Eagle Claw Cufflinks with Carnelian Balls - https://gentl.mn/2lvompM 4. White Linen Pocket Square with Blue Hand Embroidered Polka Dots - https://gentl.mn/2lz5Nks 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