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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]rolex are kind of tacky[/quote]

What makes Rolex tacky? Jacob & Co. is tacky. Richard Mille is tacky. The AP Royal Oak Offshore is tacky.

[quote=Anonymous]they are very shiny[/quote]

What watch do you wear that isn’t shiny? Some of the most ubiquitous Rolex models are not shiny. The Submariner, Submariner date, Explorer and Explorer II all have a brushed steel case and bracelet. Their best selling watch of all time is the Datejust. It’s the most configurable watch in their catalog. If a customer chooses a domed bezel and an Oyster bracelet they’d have a wonderfully understated watch.

[quote=Anonymous]they aren't for accuracy[/quote]

A Rolex “superlative chronometer” is certified to run +/- 2 seconds per day. The movement that generate that accuracy has about 200 tiny pieces.Rolex is one of only a handful of watch companies that make everything in-house. They have their own foundry to make the 904L steel they use for watches. They make their own white gold components , that are actually grey gold. It doesn’t need to be rhodium plated.

[quote=Anonymous]I dont think they signal any sort of refinement though[/quote]

Refinement? My watches tell time and I like the way they look. Why are you so concerned with “refinement?” I was at a board meeting for a few days last week and 70%+ were wearing a Rolex of some type. These were very accomplished people.

[quote=Anonymous]vintage patek or any other watch you get from your grandparents from before the 1940s is an actual flex.[/quote]

Flex? You really seem overly concerned with signaling some twisted notion of superiority. Watches are made to be worn. You aren’t going to wear your grandfather’s 34mm Patek on its skinny leather strap to the beach on vacation. A Rolex can go from snorkeling to a Michelin restaurant in the same day. It’s practical, very well made, reliable and widely accepted for almost any occasion. I wouldn’t wear a Rolex for black tie, but you could.

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