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[quote=Anonymous]I have two Rolex watches which I select from when dressing up,  There are more expensive brands, but none have the instant name and design recognition of Rolex, which is one of the most valuable brands in the world.  Watch snobs will point out that other brands like Patek are, rightly, equally or more well-regarded among the cognoscenti, but you encounter those kinds of people only rarely.  Say "high-end watch", or "What watch do CEOs and celebrities wear?" to 100 people, and 99 will define that as Rolex.

All that aside, Rolex watches come in quite an array or models, materials, sizes, and price points, so purchasing one as a gift without knowing specifically what the recipient wants may be risky.  Additionally, if not worn daily, they will wind down and stop until re-wound, so consider buying an automatic watch winder if the watch will not be used regularly, e.g., https://www.wolf1834.com/british-racing-single-watch-winder#93=287  Mechanical timepieces require cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting every 10 years at a maximum in order to minimize internal wear.  Such servicing is expensive, so be prepared.

You can save money at the expense of a valid factory warranty (you get a dealer warranty instead) by buying a grey market or pre-owned watch from any one of several reputable non-factory authorized on-line dealers, e.g.  https://www.bernardwatch.com/Rolex  Their inventories change frequently, and you can tell them what you're looking for so you can be notified when something of potential interest is in stock.

These are heirloom pieces, to borrow the notion from Patek, which uses a slogan to the effect that one never owns such a watch, but merely has the custody and care of it for the benefit of future generations.

It would be a generous gift; just make sure you know exactly what the recipient wants within the brand.[/quote]

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