I've been collecting watches on an off for 25 years, and I've owned a similar OP36 for five years. This is the most accurate assessment of a watch I've seen on RUclips.
A lot of collectors talk about "Rolex regret". Many get their first Rolex and regret buying it for a number of reasons. The watches are more hype about a brand than real substance. I got my first Daytona at my local AD. This when you could actually walk in and buy a watch. No waitlists or other hurdles. I even received a small discount on the stainless steel model. I was struck by how cheap the bracelet felt compared to other Swiss brands. I never had regrets about Patek, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Tudor, or Panerai.
They're not real collectors. They are frauds who wanted a Rolex to flex. Real collectors appreciate Rolex and know what they are all about. I have a SS Pepsi and SS Daytona. I got both from the AD in California. It's been amazing owning these coveted pieces. You clearly dont know what you are talking about if you think it feels "cheap" -- go back to fantasy land.
@@meetseth3 The metal bracelet does not feel as heavy as many other brand watches, hence the perceived lower quality. Compare stainless steel bracelets with other Swiss brands and you will see what I mean.
I love the way you were thinking in your head how to explain things and how the words will be understood by us viewers. Was funny and lovely to watch✌🏽 Greetings from Germany
So first, Rolex have been building watches in a very similar way for decades and while some of the dial designs and colors have changed over the years, the core designs of the watch have not. For example, they don't vary their bracelets designs ( they may improve it, but not change the design)and they only carry three different bracelets for their oyster watches, which is what you have. The bracelets are Presidential, Jubilee and Oyster( that is what you have not a sports bracelet). They keep the same design philosophy so that people seeing your watch 25 years from now will know that it's a Rolex. This brings me to the case back. The case back on all Rolex watches have always been the same for decades as well. Flat case back with no patterns, no see through back or fancy designs. Just flat and plain. I think they did this so people gifting the watch or people owning the watch can have it engraved, but that is only a guess. In any case that has always been Rolex's stance for decades. Until now. Last years, because of the "see through" case back craze the watch world is experiencing right now, Rolex reluctantly decided to add their very first "see through" case back on their Daytona watches. This much have been very, very painful for Rolex to change their design philosophy to accommodate the changing watch market. Finally, think of your Rolex as a high end brand to Tudor, much like Lexus is a high end brand to Toyota. Toyota is a well built car, but they will use less luxurious parts like lower grade leather compared to Lexus. Also, Toyota tries different designs and features on their cars to see how the market reacts. If it becomes well received over many years then they may try that on their Lexus. Like Lexus, your Rolex is a luxury product, using only the top material in construction, where Tudor ( which for the record is a great watch brand ) may compromise on certain materials to make a less expensive watch. Tudor will also try things in the market that may fail, but if it gets will received over the years they may move that on to Rolex if they see a reason to. Hope this helps.
You bring up really thoughtful points. I realized after making the video that I was using the word sports bracelet at a high level but probably shouldn’t have in a Rolex video due to the ease of confusion. I’ve never thought of a Tudor watch like that. That’s an interesting analogy. Thanks for letting me know!
Yeah the bracelet truly is the first sign of luxury watches being worth it. jumping from a normal bracelet to having micro-adjustment is amazing. Also jumping from Tissot and Wenger bracelets to Tudor and Rolex was an interesting experience. The watch slips less but not completely gone but still felt worth it. But moving to having micro-adjustments that you can adjust depending on weather without needing a tool was a game changer for me. Also, having custom leather straps that you like the feel is amazing for dress watches.
That was beautifully put. The bracelet is a huge part of the experience. It’s smart that you’ve tried it all and found what works best for you. Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
Rolex … Modern manufacturing processes, wide availability - easy access - and mass production of once hard to obtain materials, and technology have rendered a Rolex no more than a status piece. You buy a Rolex just to say ‘hey I spent a bunch of money’. Quartz watches have been beating manual, kinetic, and automatic watches since the 60’s. Rolex quality control isn’t even what it used to be. Solar watches have with radio time syncing and satellite wave reception have also changed the game. A sub $500 watch can be more accurate than a Rolex along with being more rugged, reliable, durable. Artistry. Rolex isn’t doing anything new or groundbreaking. You buy a Rolex to say you spent a lot of money.
Lovely Oyster perpetual. I like Rolex; they make dependable and pretty awesome looking watches. They also don't drop significantly in value either, so you can always sell it or trade it in for something else easily in the future. My problem with Rolex, and this is likely more of an issue here in Hong Kong, is that they're just so ubiquitous. I see Rolexes on people's wrist every single day here, including Daytonas, GMTs. It's almost like wearing a uniform to fit into the social norm here. I guess the longer you're in the hobby, the more you appreciate the smaller or less obvious brands. And branding no longer takes centre stage in the choice.
Thanks Alec. That’s interesting to hear. It’s funny how different things are in different countries; the Rolex problem would be like a paradise to me. We have the problem you speak of but with Apple Watches, even in New York. I wonder if that’s like Omega in London to some extent. We have an event called Windup Watch Fair with many smaller brands. If you are visiting the US, you might enjoy it.
Entertaining video. Do not agree with everything but am a different collector heavily focused on chronographs. Nonetheless, some salient points about the Rolex OP and wearing a ⌚ - something few do this day.
@@janegoldberg Well, I am not sure if you mean among those I own or aspire to own. Among those that I own is the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph, which is unfortunately discontinued. As a medical student, it has nostalgia. As for those that I aspire to own, the list is quite long, but I would say the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph after a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. Very refined and unique. Other chronographs on my radar will definitely dissuade people who do not use them. Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, the most 🤯 (I cannot find an appropriate word) candidate is the Spring Drive Grand Seiko SBGC221. The list could continue, but the aforementioned models are already expensive enough to be a stretch with a considerable ownership commitment or servicing and even security with insurance. The next level chronographs would be with Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne. Vacherin Constantin and Audemars Piguet have "simpler" mechanisms with absolutely enviable cases and bracelets. Sorry for the long reply.
@@janegoldberg I am not sure if you mean those that I own or aspire to own. Among the chronographs that I do own, it is the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph. Nostalgic pulsometer scale for me as a medical student but also a beautiful enamel dial with thermally blued hands. The list of chronograph ⌚ that I aspire to own is long for different reasons. Favorite is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph. 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 After a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, I was mesmerized. Other chronographs on my radar are the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, for the most 🤯 candidate, the Grand Seiko SBGC221. Each has its own unique appeal from mechanism to materials and even dial. Next level chronographs that cannot make my stratospherically priced list are from Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne. Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have relatively simpler mechanisms with highly enviable cases and bracelets. All chronographs have ownership commitments with servicing and even security with insurance due to their value and attention they draw in public amidst thieves. Anyway, hope that is somewhat entertaining. I certainly understand if someone does not wish to own a chronograph.
I am not sure if you mean the chronographs that I own or aspire to own. Among those that I do own, the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph is my favorite. The pulsometer scale is nostalgic for me as a medical student, but the enamel dial and thermally blued Breguet inspired hands are exquisite. As for the chronographs that I aspire to own, the list is long, but each timepiece has its own unique appeal. After a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph is ethereal due to its design and engineering. Other chronographs include the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, for the most 🤯 candidate, the Grand Seiko SBGC221. Next level chronographs are found in models from Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne. Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have relatively simpler mechanisms with highly enviable cases and bracelets. Chronograph ownership entails a serious commitment with higher servicing fees along with secure storage and even insurance because they draw attention in public amidst thieves. Hope that helps. As an aside, responses have not been posting publicly, and there might be multiple iterations of this message. Apologies.
Wow. Those are really incredible choices. I especially like that Grand Seiko, actually. What do you think of F.P. Journe? And no worries about the comments. The hearts and comments don’t appear to display consistently on RUclips in my limited experience and it’s kind of weird.
Sweet funny video 😂 ... sorry to break it to you but in the U.K all ladies including the OP 31s are all available ready to buy, got offered one a couple years ago and thats when it was a massive hype in the watch industry 😅.. but dont matter in the end. I'm glad you love your new watch. At least you can start a "relation" with the AD, and who knows, you will get a chance to go for the hotter models? 🎉
Thanks for your great video! Caseback: Rolex were always originally a function over beauty company, and so having an exhibition glass caseback would compromise the waterproofness or at very least give one extra point of potential failure. History: Rolex has a very complicated and interesting history and marketing has played an important role, in fact the company was left in trust by the founder so it’s a non profit, private company and always will be, meaning no shareholders to please and water down the quality of the products, all the remaining profits after paying employees go to marketing or charitable causes. (Which is also good marketing) Lovely watch, I hope you enjoy it! :-)
I guess the solid case-back argument might hold in the 50s and 60s when Rolex's raison d'être was making tough tool watches, but no longer seems to hold water (pun intended) in modern times, when it's become a bit of a stretch to consider a brand-new GMT-Master II or a Smurf Submariner a tool. Also, plenty of modern manufacturers are capable of making tough, highly water-resistant watches with a see-through case-back. Case-in-point: the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik has a sapphire case-back, 200m water-resistance with just a push-pull crown, and is less than 9mm thick. P.S. loved the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow shout-out - that's such a brilliant watch!
This is highly insightful! I’m curious how strong the sapphire caseback is compared to steel either when a fast, direct, perpendicular force is applied or if the material is dropped with an intense shear force.
@@janegoldberg I do! Got my first Rolex last year and it’s the 40mm Explorer. Simplicity and relative anonymity. Much like yours! Yes sapphire crystal glass can still shatter upon impact with relative ease if it’s hit in the wrong place, although much harder break than regular glass or acrylic crystal. Adrian Barker channel on RUclips (Bark & Jack) recently shattered his Explorer 2 crystal while photographing the watch when dropped onto a rock from only a couple of feet. But don’t feel like you should baby your watch! They are intended for use in tough conditions and daily wear, enjoy and live your best life, congratulations on your amazing watch, Rolex is a status symbol but they also make a fantastic product, and like yourself every experience I have had with the company and it’s salespeople has been positive! :-)
@@joonkt3483 That is very lucky for me! I’m using it at a high level to differentiate a sports watch (i.e. typically water resistant and decently sturdy) from a dress watch or a military watch because my audience is not all familiar with the watch terms, but I’m not intentionally referring to the OP as a “Rolex Sports watch” equivalent to the Explorer, Submariner, etc. That’s good feedback; I should be more clear about which level of detail I’m speaking at.
I completely agreed about the IWC old logo compared with the new one. I think they should keep the old written logo for their more formal collections such Portuguese or Portofino. Nice pice 💫 JMB
you can get pretty much any women's rolex at any time. they're in every authorised dealer. mine tries to sell me them for my girlfriend or mum all the time 😅. most of them don't sell for more than what you paid for either. explorer 36 is great though! that's my favourite and most worn.
woah! where are you shopping? that’s impressive! i got a couple lady datejusts offered but nothing else; i didn’t buy and don’t want to flip them, but too bad they don’t at least hold their value. perhaps we need more women watch fans. :) how did you get your Explorer 36? super cool you have that one and very very happy to hear it’s your most worn.
@@janegoldberg I think it might just be because you’re in a major city, or they just want to make people feel special (which is understandable!). I got my explorer with almost no wait time a couple years ago, I think it was 8 days? I just walked in and had a nice chat with a sales assistant and they called me a week later 😅. The 36 is much easier to get a hold of now that the 40 is the one that a lot of people want
Rolex movements although considered some of the best in the business and being completely inhouse arent considered "beautiful" like higher end haute horology companies. In comparison Omega movements are widely regarded as having more visually beautiful and finished movements so display casebacks are preferred. Rolex historically is about the way it wears and looks on the wrist. The iconic oyster case is instantly recognizable. The oyster, jubilee, and presidential bacelets are still considered the gold standard in watch bracelet design. Real watch enthusiasts know and secretly wish that they could by the one rolex op and end the madness of watch collecting. Wear it with good health!
I really enjoyed reading about your thoughts on Rolex. Agree 100% -- their bracelets are truly some of the best. The only brand I know that may be making more comfortable bracelets is H. Moser & Cie. Thank you so much for letting me know what you think.
@@janegoldberg I don't know. It's just your character I suppose. Love those pauses where you seem to be pondering over your own thoughts. You should do very well. I look forward to more of your videos.
@@Sunny-yg2pq if you have a few seconds to give feedback, my other watch video should have no sarcasm or humour and i'd be curious what you think of its tone. the next video coming out will also be more serious/emotional.
Your humour is great! A really good choice of Rolex for yourself. Looking forward to more Reviews! I bought a Datejust 41 Blue with Smooth Bezel and Oyster Bracelet but am not quite enamoured. I must have done something wrong.🙂
I've been collecting watches on an off for 25 years, and I've owned a similar OP36 for five years.
This is the most accurate assessment of a watch I've seen on RUclips.
!!! I am not worthy 🥺 thank you thank you
A lot of collectors talk about "Rolex regret". Many get their first Rolex and regret buying it for a number of reasons. The watches are more hype about a brand than real substance. I got my first Daytona at my local AD. This when you could actually walk in and buy a watch. No waitlists or other hurdles. I even received a small discount on the stainless steel model. I was struck by how cheap the bracelet felt compared to other Swiss brands. I never had regrets about Patek, Omega, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Tudor, or Panerai.
They're not real collectors. They are frauds who wanted a Rolex to flex. Real collectors appreciate Rolex and know what they are all about. I have a SS Pepsi and SS Daytona. I got both from the AD in California. It's been amazing owning these coveted pieces. You clearly dont know what you are talking about if you think it feels "cheap" -- go back to fantasy land.
@@meetseth3 The metal bracelet does not feel as heavy as many other brand watches, hence the perceived lower quality. Compare stainless steel bracelets with other Swiss brands and you will see what I mean.
Wow, you have quite a collection! Vacheron Constantin and Cartier are two of my favourites. I’m curious what you have from those 6 brands.
@@user-og2wt3le4j Fraud
Tudor is rolex
I love the way you were thinking in your head how to explain things and how the words will be understood by us viewers. Was funny and lovely to watch✌🏽 Greetings from Germany
Thank you. I really like your specific feedback. Greetings from New York.
Tudor has become what Rolex used to be - hence why they are growing and got so popular. And i own both.
what are your favorites from both?
@@janegoldberg tudor pelagos 42 blue and the Rolex Explorer 2 polar dial
I like your videos, personality and sense of humor! Subscribed!
I’m honored. Thank you.
Just a nice, really honest review!! Thank you (from a OP41 Silver dial owner)
@@jellebos6589 🙂
So first, Rolex have been building watches in a very similar way for decades and while some of the dial designs and colors have changed over the years, the core designs of the watch have not. For example, they don't vary their bracelets designs ( they may improve it, but not change the design)and they only carry three different bracelets for their oyster watches, which is what you have. The bracelets are Presidential, Jubilee and Oyster( that is what you have not a sports bracelet). They keep the same design philosophy so that people seeing your watch 25 years from now will know that it's a Rolex. This brings me to the case back. The case back on all Rolex watches have always been the same for decades as well. Flat case back with no patterns, no see through back or fancy designs. Just flat and plain. I think they did this so people gifting the watch or people owning the watch can have it engraved, but that is only a guess. In any case that has always been Rolex's stance for decades. Until now. Last years, because of the "see through" case back craze the watch world is experiencing right now, Rolex reluctantly decided to add their very first "see through" case back on their Daytona watches. This much have been very, very painful for Rolex to change their design philosophy to accommodate the changing watch market.
Finally, think of your Rolex as a high end brand to Tudor, much like Lexus is a high end brand to Toyota. Toyota is a well built car, but they will use less luxurious parts like lower grade leather compared to Lexus. Also, Toyota tries different designs and features on their cars to see how the market reacts. If it becomes well received over many years then they may try that on their Lexus. Like Lexus, your Rolex is a luxury product, using only the top material in construction, where Tudor ( which for the record is a great watch brand ) may compromise on certain materials to make a less expensive watch. Tudor will also try things in the market that may fail, but if it gets will received over the years they may move that on to Rolex if they see a reason to. Hope this helps.
You bring up really thoughtful points. I realized after making the video that I was using the word sports bracelet at a high level but probably shouldn’t have in a Rolex video due to the ease of confusion. I’ve never thought of a Tudor watch like that. That’s an interesting analogy. Thanks for letting me know!
@@janegoldberg I like your delivery and the way you do your videos. Your good. Keep up the good work
@@paulcu130 aw, thanks!
Yeah the bracelet truly is the first sign of luxury watches being worth it. jumping from a normal bracelet to having micro-adjustment is amazing. Also jumping from Tissot and Wenger bracelets to Tudor and Rolex was an interesting experience. The watch slips less but not completely gone but still felt worth it. But moving to having micro-adjustments that you can adjust depending on weather without needing a tool was a game changer for me. Also, having custom leather straps that you like the feel is amazing for dress watches.
That was beautifully put. The bracelet is a huge part of the experience. It’s smart that you’ve tried it all and found what works best for you. Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
Non watch person: "And then I got a call from my AD in NY. There folks is the secret, be a non watch person and Rolex will fall from the sky.
Hahaha
Rolex … Modern manufacturing processes, wide availability - easy access - and mass production of once hard to obtain materials, and technology have rendered a Rolex no more than a status piece. You buy a Rolex just to say ‘hey I spent a bunch of money’. Quartz watches have been beating manual, kinetic, and automatic watches since the 60’s. Rolex quality control isn’t even what it used to be. Solar watches have with radio time syncing and satellite wave reception have also changed the game. A sub $500 watch can be more accurate than a Rolex along with being more rugged, reliable, durable. Artistry. Rolex isn’t doing anything new or groundbreaking. You buy a Rolex to say you spent a lot of money.
That’s an interesting take. Yes. If you need accuracy then none of this makes sense! I love my Casios. :)
Lovely Oyster perpetual. I like Rolex; they make dependable and pretty awesome looking watches. They also don't drop significantly in value either, so you can always sell it or trade it in for something else easily in the future.
My problem with Rolex, and this is likely more of an issue here in Hong Kong, is that they're just so ubiquitous. I see Rolexes on people's wrist every single day here, including Daytonas, GMTs. It's almost like wearing a uniform to fit into the social norm here.
I guess the longer you're in the hobby, the more you appreciate the smaller or less obvious brands. And branding no longer takes centre stage in the choice.
Thanks Alec. That’s interesting to hear. It’s funny how different things are in different countries; the Rolex problem would be like a paradise to me. We have the problem you speak of but with Apple Watches, even in New York. I wonder if that’s like Omega in London to some extent. We have an event called Windup Watch Fair with many smaller brands. If you are visiting the US, you might enjoy it.
Entertaining video.
Do not agree with everything but am a different collector heavily focused on chronographs.
Nonetheless, some salient points about the Rolex OP and wearing a ⌚ - something few do this day.
I want to hear what your personal favorite chronograph is!
@@janegoldberg
Well, I am not sure if you mean among those I own or aspire to own.
Among those that I own is the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph, which is unfortunately discontinued.
As a medical student, it has nostalgia.
As for those that I aspire to own, the list is quite long, but I would say the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph after a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA.
Very refined and unique.
Other chronographs on my radar will definitely dissuade people who do not use them.
Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, the most 🤯 (I cannot find an appropriate word) candidate is the Spring Drive Grand Seiko SBGC221.
The list could continue, but the aforementioned models are already expensive enough to be a stretch with a considerable ownership commitment or servicing and even security with insurance.
The next level chronographs would be with Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne.
Vacherin Constantin and Audemars Piguet have "simpler" mechanisms with absolutely enviable cases and bracelets.
Sorry for the long reply.
@@janegoldberg
I am not sure if you mean those that I own or aspire to own.
Among the chronographs that I do own, it is the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph.
Nostalgic pulsometer scale for me as a medical student but also a beautiful enamel dial with thermally blued hands.
The list of chronograph ⌚ that I aspire to own is long for different reasons.
Favorite is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph.
🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
After a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, I was mesmerized.
Other chronographs on my radar are the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, for the most 🤯 candidate, the Grand Seiko SBGC221.
Each has its own unique appeal from mechanism to materials and even dial.
Next level chronographs that cannot make my stratospherically priced list are from Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne.
Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have relatively simpler mechanisms with highly enviable cases and bracelets.
All chronographs have ownership commitments with servicing and even security with insurance due to their value and attention they draw in public amidst thieves.
Anyway, hope that is somewhat entertaining.
I certainly understand if someone does not wish to own a chronograph.
I am not sure if you mean the chronographs that I own or aspire to own.
Among those that I do own, the Longines Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph is my favorite.
The pulsometer scale is nostalgic for me as a medical student, but the enamel dial and thermally blued Breguet inspired hands are exquisite.
As for the chronographs that I aspire to own, the list is long, but each timepiece has its own unique appeal.
After a recent trip to the Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique at the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Chronograph is ethereal due to its design and engineering.
Other chronographs include the Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph, Zenith Chronomaster Sport in Titanium, and, for the most 🤯 candidate, the Grand Seiko SBGC221.
Next level chronographs are found in models from Patek Philippe, Glashütte Original, and A. Lange & Söhne.
Vacheron Constantin and Audemars Piguet have relatively simpler mechanisms with highly enviable cases and bracelets.
Chronograph ownership entails a serious commitment with higher servicing fees along with secure storage and even insurance because they draw attention in public amidst thieves.
Hope that helps.
As an aside, responses have not been posting publicly, and there might be multiple iterations of this message.
Apologies.
Wow. Those are really incredible choices. I especially like that Grand Seiko, actually. What do you think of F.P. Journe? And no worries about the comments. The hearts and comments don’t appear to display consistently on RUclips in my limited experience and it’s kind of weird.
Sweet funny video 😂 ... sorry to break it to you but in the U.K all ladies including the OP 31s are all available ready to buy, got offered one a couple years ago and thats when it was a massive hype in the watch industry 😅.. but dont matter in the end. I'm glad you love your new watch. At least you can start a "relation" with the AD, and who knows, you will get a chance to go for the hotter models? 🎉
you are very lucky! is that so in London as well? sounds like I need to move back to the UK haha
refreshing review
thanks much!
Thanks for your great video!
Caseback: Rolex were always originally a function over beauty company, and so having an exhibition glass caseback would compromise the waterproofness or at very least give one extra point of potential failure.
History: Rolex has a very complicated and interesting history and marketing has played an important role, in fact the company was left in trust by the founder so it’s a non profit, private company and always will be, meaning no shareholders to please and water down the quality of the products, all the remaining profits after paying employees go to marketing or charitable causes. (Which is also good marketing)
Lovely watch, I hope you enjoy it! :-)
I guess the solid case-back argument might hold in the 50s and 60s when Rolex's raison d'être was making tough tool watches, but no longer seems to hold water (pun intended) in modern times, when it's become a bit of a stretch to consider a brand-new GMT-Master II or a Smurf Submariner a tool.
Also, plenty of modern manufacturers are capable of making tough, highly water-resistant watches with a see-through case-back. Case-in-point: the Nomos Club Sport Neomatik has a sapphire case-back, 200m water-resistance with just a push-pull crown, and is less than 9mm thick.
P.S. loved the Zenith Chronomaster Revival Shadow shout-out - that's such a brilliant watch!
Thanks much, Tom! Do you have a Rolex or Rolex on your wishlist?
This is highly insightful! I’m curious how strong the sapphire caseback is compared to steel either when a fast, direct, perpendicular force is applied or if the material is dropped with an intense shear force.
@@janegoldberg I do! Got my first Rolex last year and it’s the 40mm Explorer. Simplicity and relative anonymity. Much like yours!
Yes sapphire crystal glass can still shatter upon impact with relative ease if it’s hit in the wrong place, although much harder break than regular glass or acrylic crystal.
Adrian Barker channel on RUclips (Bark & Jack) recently shattered his Explorer 2 crystal while photographing the watch when dropped onto a rock from only a couple of feet.
But don’t feel like you should baby your watch! They are intended for use in tough conditions and daily wear, enjoy and live your best life, congratulations on your amazing watch, Rolex is a status symbol but they also make a fantastic product, and like yourself every experience I have had with the company and it’s salespeople has been positive! :-)
I bought a Vacheron Constantin Phidias cheap the bracelet is just pure art. And nice when a woman gives her perspective.
That’s a fantastic looking bracelet. Thank you for your support.
Watches in ladies sizes are always much more available compared to men's and sports model.
BTW why do you keep referring your OP as "sports"?
@@joonkt3483 That is very lucky for me!
I’m using it at a high level to differentiate a sports watch (i.e. typically water resistant and decently sturdy) from a dress watch or a military watch because my audience is not all familiar with the watch terms, but I’m not intentionally referring to the OP as a “Rolex Sports watch” equivalent to the Explorer, Submariner, etc. That’s good feedback; I should be more clear about which level of detail I’m speaking at.
The op of my grand father still works. Nice watch.❤
I completely agreed about the IWC old logo compared with the new one. I think they should keep the old written logo for their more formal collections such Portuguese or Portofino.
Nice pice 💫
JMB
Yes, absolutely! Thanks JMB.
you can get pretty much any women's rolex at any time. they're in every authorised dealer. mine tries to sell me them for my girlfriend or mum all the time 😅. most of them don't sell for more than what you paid for either. explorer 36 is great though! that's my favourite and most worn.
woah! where are you shopping? that’s impressive! i got a couple lady datejusts offered but nothing else; i didn’t buy and don’t want to flip them, but too bad they don’t at least hold their value. perhaps we need more women watch fans. :) how did you get your Explorer 36? super cool you have that one and very very happy to hear it’s your most worn.
@@janegoldberg I think it might just be because you’re in a major city, or they just want to make people feel special (which is understandable!). I got my explorer with almost no wait time a couple years ago, I think it was 8 days? I just walked in and had a nice chat with a sales assistant and they called me a week later 😅. The 36 is much easier to get a hold of now that the 40 is the one that a lot of people want
@polygoncoco that’s incredible! you are living the dream. i did not know that about the 40. why is it popular now?
@@janegoldberg it was released a while after the 36, I think a lot of men just don't like wearing smaller watches
Uhhhh…..yeah….chronograph…totally unreadable……..uh, no. I’m rocking my 39 mm TAG HEUER “Glass Box” Carrera. Very readable. Good luck!
You’re better than me. I can pretty much only read digital watches.
Fun review!
thanks!
Rolex movements although considered some of the best in the business and being completely inhouse arent considered "beautiful" like higher end haute horology companies. In comparison Omega movements are widely regarded as having more visually beautiful and finished movements so display casebacks are preferred. Rolex historically is about the way it wears and looks on the wrist. The iconic oyster case is instantly recognizable. The oyster, jubilee, and presidential bacelets are still considered the gold standard in watch bracelet design. Real watch enthusiasts know and secretly wish that they could by the one rolex op and end the madness of watch collecting. Wear it with good health!
I really enjoyed reading about your thoughts on Rolex. Agree 100% -- their bracelets are truly some of the best. The only brand I know that may be making more comfortable bracelets is H. Moser & Cie. Thank you so much for letting me know what you think.
rolex for girls is not the same experience as rolex for guys
agree 100%. it’s the opposite of Hermès!
@@janegoldberg that's actually the perfect analogy
@@StephenRoseDuo :)
nice watch you mention people dont know if is a rolex when you wear it now they know
Haha uh oh. Hopefully the people in real life don’t find this channel!
I enjoyed your video
Thank you Al.
They were nice to you because they wanted to sell you a watch. It's a different story if they don't intend on selling you one.
:( they should be nice to everyone!
Learn to wear and enjoy others watches. Rolex are only for beginners.
What do you recommend? :)
@@janegoldbergI don't agree that "Rolex are only for beginners," but other brands you might like are Nomos and Grand Seiko
@moreplatesmoreface those are great, agree. i especially like vintage grand seiko
@@janegoldberg great choice!
You have a way about you which is just so alluring....
Thanks. I’ve never heard that. Why do you think that is?
@@janegoldberg I don't know. It's just your character I suppose. Love those pauses where you seem to be pondering over your own thoughts. You should do very well. I look forward to more of your videos.
@fungus70 thank you for believing in me. I will work hard.
Your humour😅
what humour? hehe jk
very lame attempt at being funny
what would you change? :)
@@janegoldberg less comedy perhaps. but im probably a very different audience from what you're trying to reach
@@Sunny-yg2pq if you have a few seconds to give feedback, my other watch video should have no sarcasm or humour and i'd be curious what you think of its tone. the next video coming out will also be more serious/emotional.
I like the humour!
Your humour is great! A really good choice of Rolex for yourself. Looking forward to more Reviews! I bought a Datejust 41 Blue with Smooth Bezel and Oyster Bracelet but am not quite enamoured. I must have done something wrong.🙂