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Offline iamyourfazaaa

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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #25 on: November 15, 2013, 06:36:16 PM »
One of the reasons why I bought a Rolex is the fact that 50, 100 years from now, Rolex will still be around making watches. Many other manufactures cannot claim that, and will one day, fade into obscurity.

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« Reply #26 on: November 15, 2013, 06:41:22 PM »
Really or not?  ;)
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« Reply #27 on: November 15, 2013, 06:48:56 PM »
becos if u go to pajak gadai they will not say no

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« Reply #28 on: November 15, 2013, 07:23:04 PM »
Hahaha of course most of the time they would not say no..... But the question everytime is "would you say yes to their offer?"
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« Reply #29 on: November 15, 2013, 07:49:28 PM »
Hahaha of course most of the time they would not say no..... But the question everytime is "would you say yes to their offer?"

but when desperate no choice XDD

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« Reply #30 on: November 15, 2013, 08:28:00 PM »
One of the reasons why I bought a Rolex is the fact that 50, 100 years from now, Rolex will still be around making watches. Many other manufactures cannot claim that, and will one day, fade into obscurity.

IMHO I don't think any manufacturer will or has claimed as such. Even if they do make such a claim, will anyone seriously believe them?  ;D We live in uncertain times....asteroids, earthquakes, typhoon, global warming.... :'(

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« Reply #31 on: November 15, 2013, 10:09:25 PM »
Why Rolex?
When celebrating a new born, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating a graduation, you buy a Rolex.
When getting your first serious pay check, you buy a Rolex.
When tying the knot and getting marry, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating wedding anniversary, you buy a Rolex.
When you need to pass on an inheritance piece, you buy a Rolex.
When you give presents to your parents, in law, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and whats not, you buy a Rolex.
What else?

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Offline Alvin-8880

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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #32 on: November 15, 2013, 10:19:50 PM »
Walau, David u said it all already, no one can continue...

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« Reply #33 on: November 16, 2013, 06:08:36 AM »
I second to that David .

 Beside recently I have came out with my own perception that ...Hahaha... I believe that Rolex make a very good investment , it's even more stable than our own currency the Ringgit , besides I believe it's comparable to other commodities , it's an resilient asset. Well,  it won't earn you big time but  prices are stable relatively to standard of living . Since when you hear a Rolex is for cheap sale and since when you ever hear a Rolex is at its lowest price level given a 5 year period . Imagine you have purchased 2 million ringgit of Rolex watches 15 year ago and kept them insafe brandnew. And how much can you sell them for today? ( especially the sport pedigree )

Rolex does make good a workhorse also with its reliable movements . Ps these are all entirely my own perception and I probably just making all out on my own ,,,hahahahaha !





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« Reply #34 on: November 16, 2013, 06:51:09 AM »
I buy a Rolex for it's history and pedigree. More importantly, I buy it because I like watches and I like the design of the watch...

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« Reply #35 on: November 16, 2013, 03:45:12 PM »
Common but not mass market

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« Reply #36 on: November 16, 2013, 03:58:33 PM »
Dc , you forgot ! Full Stop.
Why Rolex?
When celebrating a new born, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating a graduation, you buy a Rolex.
When getting your first serious pay check, you buy a Rolex.
When tying the knot and getting marry, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating wedding anniversary, you buy a Rolex.
When you need to pass on an inheritance piece, you buy a Rolex.
When you give presents to your parents, in law, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and whats not, you buy a Rolex.
What else?

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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #37 on: November 16, 2013, 09:56:39 PM »
Dc , you forgot ! Full Stop.
Why Rolex?
When celebrating a new born, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating a graduation, you buy a Rolex.
When getting your first serious pay check, you buy a Rolex.
When tying the knot and getting marry, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating wedding anniversary, you buy a Rolex.
When you need to pass on an inheritance piece, you buy a Rolex.
When you give presents to your parents, in law, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and whats not, you buy a Rolex.
What else?

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Tonykpk,

The list continues........

Its something like;
when you think of toothpaste, Colgate comes to your mind.
when you think of soap bar, Lux soap comes to your mind.
When you think of mosquito repellent, Mopiko comes to your mind.
When you think of soft drink, coca cola comes to your mind.
When you think of burger, big Mac comes to your mind.
When you think of fried chicken, KFC comes to your mind.
When you think of condom, 003 comes to your mind.
So naturally, when you think of wrist watches, Rolex comes to your mind....no?
Correct me then.

And this list can go on and on.......
Must excuse me to blant so much on this thread....
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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #38 on: November 16, 2013, 10:11:58 PM »
I usually prefer Durex but 003 is ok...

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« Reply #39 on: November 17, 2013, 12:33:32 AM »
Every Tom, Dick & Harry will say Rolex as the epitome of luxury & expensive watches..

Not many Tom, Dick & Harry know about Patek or AP..Put it side by side & definitely those who wear Rolex wil garner the most attention..

Most Tom, Dick & Harry have never even heard name such as MB&F, De Bethune, Urwek etc to even bother how ridiculously expensive this "watches" are..

Its like the King sitting proudly on its throne..He might be old, he might not be the smartest, or the strongest..but it generate respect & appreciation from everyone..Hail Rolex!!  :Cheers: :Cheers:

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« Reply #40 on: November 17, 2013, 09:36:07 AM »
Hats off to you David, another incredible Pg bro. Guess I have to retract the full stop for now.
Dc , you forgot ! Full Stop.
Why Rolex?
When celebrating a new born, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating a graduation, you buy a Rolex.
When getting your first serious pay check, you buy a Rolex.
When tying the knot and getting marry, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating wedding anniversary, you buy a Rolex.
When you need to pass on an inheritance piece, you buy a Rolex.
When you give presents to your parents, in law, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and whats not, you buy a Rolex.
What else?

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Tonykpk,

The list continues........

Its something like;
when you think of toothpaste, Colgate comes to your mind.
when you think of soap bar, Lux soap comes to your mind.
When you think of mosquito repellent, Mopiko comes to your mind.
When you think of soft drink, coca cola comes to your mind.
When you think of burger, big Mac comes to your mind.
When you think of fried chicken, KFC comes to your mind.
When you think of condom, 003 comes to your mind.
So naturally, when you think of wrist watches, Rolex comes to your mind....no?
Correct me then.

And this list can go on and on.......
Must excuse me to blant so much on this thread....
My 2 and half cts.

dc


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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #41 on: November 17, 2013, 10:26:14 AM »
Rolex is a brand
A brand is an emotion n perception of human
Rolex is always a tough well built, reliable n valuable watch.

Rolex able to maintain this for so many yrs... Meaning those perception is quite true!
Brand always about 2 axis in a chart
X - awareness
Y - goodness
Rolex scoring high in both

How Rolex does it?
Gd marketing strategies - visible everywhere, gd sponsoring...
Gd after sales service center - accessible, parts available, fee reasonable...
Gd value - pricing control

Instead of occasions think of buying rolex
I will say

Ppl do not know watches buy Rolex
Ppl know watches also buy Rolex
Underground ppl like Rolex
Up town ppl like Rolex

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Re: Why Rolex ? Share your thoughts !
« Reply #42 on: November 17, 2013, 10:41:09 AM »
Why Rolex?
When celebrating a new born, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating a graduation, you buy a Rolex.
When getting your first serious pay check, you buy a Rolex.
When tying the knot and getting marry, you buy a Rolex.
When celebrating wedding anniversary, you buy a Rolex.
When you need to pass on an inheritance piece, you buy a Rolex.
When you give presents to your parents, in law, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and whats not, you buy a Rolex.
What else?

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True... only that if all of us can afford a rolex for every each occasion.

I used to detest rolex as its like an "uncle" brand - like mercs, beemers ... but I guess once you learn to appreciate the value in each of the money you spend - it is the fine details that you learn to love.

... unless I am getting to an uncle stage that is....  :Laughing_on_floor:

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« Reply #43 on: November 17, 2013, 11:34:54 AM »
Their marketing team choose to stick to what they have done for long time and had awesome marketing campaign. If not rolex is not what today rolex.

For me, rolex = well designed movement, good design (sea-dweller) and manageable watch size for me.

I don bother about the "I have made it" or "its a investment" or "showing off" part. I just like rolex because of the above mentioned attribute. Others reasoning pertaining to why rolex are just some bullshit in my opinion. :Cheers:


Just buy whichever watch that you like and not because other ppl are wearing it  :angel:
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« Reply #44 on: November 17, 2013, 11:47:29 AM »
Their marketing team choose to stick to what they have done for long time and had awesome marketing campaign. If not rolex is not what today rolex.

For me, rolex = well designed movement, good design (sea-dweller) and manageable watch size for me.

I don bother about the "I have made it" or "its a investment" or "showing off" part. I just like rolex because of the above mentioned attribute. Others reasoning pertaining to why rolex are just some bullshit in my opinion. :Cheers:


Just buy whichever watch that you like and not because other ppl are wearing it  :angel:

Yes, just buy what you like.

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« Reply #45 on: November 17, 2013, 05:29:58 PM »
Chris, what underground people???

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« Reply #46 on: November 17, 2013, 05:57:50 PM »
  To me Rolex is a good watch... it make it so well that you can always have it by your side to tell time. Also a watch that can go through hell and back by your side still working. The movement is very good that even though is mass produce but it keeps it standard from one watch to another.

 Of course when you really compare to PP, AP, Piaget ect ect. Those watch have really good movement and body finish. Each part of the watch is carefully handmade to perfection, for the price you pay is totally different standard.

 But if you have to compare this watch for toughness none can beat the Rolex! Is truly an over engineered piece of watch.

cheers! :Cheers:

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« Reply #47 on: November 17, 2013, 07:39:35 PM »
Chris, what underground people???

Dai gor buy it, when need to put on wear grass, it's useful Bcoz it's liquid

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« Reply #48 on: November 17, 2013, 08:41:46 PM »
Haha

Chris's version for "wear grass" is cheok cheou" aka abandoning.....aka "need to disappear when the heat gets too hot to handle"... :thumbsup:

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« Reply #49 on: November 18, 2013, 12:31:23 AM »
That is why I dun believe you can buy your way to an aircraft to fly to Tibet with a Mark VI. A gold DD yes, but an IWC, no.  :laugh:

Chris, what underground people???

Dai gor buy it, when need to put on wear grass, it's useful Bcoz it's liquid
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