I was meeting up with a business friend few days back and when i arrived he was having lunch with some of his businessmen friend. so i was asked to join them for tea while they are finishing the lunch soon. various topics were chatted over the lunch and finally it touched on watch.
My interest was aroused and eager to hear what they say. Not unexpectedly, most of chinese businessmen sitting round the table are wearing Rolexes. One senior said he made money on his Rolex "King" of which he bought less than RM10k while now can sell for RM40k. some argued the two tone datejust is not real 18k gold but plated.
Finally one 40+ years old chap voiced up loudly that "Rolex is the best watch brand, but with lousiest accuracy!". he went on to explain "confidently" and "professionally" that a rolex would run 15 min faster EVERY month and need servicing yearly. I almost spit out the tea in my mouth. I almost wanted to rebut his remark and ask him whether he has ever serviced his Rolex,(alas! my dad's 30+ year old datejust that never been serviced only deviates by 5 min per month) but some of his friends kind of agree with him so in the end i just kept quiet and smile.
Nevertheless i admire Rolex for being so successful that someone strongly believe that it runs 15 faster every month and still willing to pay good money for it!
