10 Rolex Mistakes That 90% of People Make

[@afruitmedley365]

The problem with vintage Rolex’s is that the prices are quite high, but the quality isn’t a patch on the modern models. Particularly the bracelets.

[@ragetobe]

This is so true, I felt highly disappointed when I bought a vintage Rolex, it just doesn’t have the quality that modern Rolexes do.

[@varanid9]

They don't have the quality that modern Seikos do.

[@ragetobe]

@@varanid9 I have both a vintage 1972 Seiko Pogue and a Modern Seiko Pogue and neither of them comes close to my Rolex Sub for quality.

[@theguyok761]

@@ragetobe True. I prefer patek phillipe and richard mille and AP anyways. But I have several rainbow daytona that are among my top 100 watches :) especially the everose gold.

[@ragetobe]

@@theguyok761 Enjoy the fantasy :)

[@-DarkFox-]

Seriously the best watch content on KZbin. No pretention, always honest and very informed. Thanks, Jenni.

[@TheJMedia]

I have been dreaming of owning a rolex since i was a kid as it was a luxury timepiece that marked success and wealth to me when i was younger. Glad i was able to pick up my first Rolex from my AD last year and my 2nd piece recently!

[@leonardmartin6048]

Feels like some watch channels are really running out of ideas...

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Slight correction they are running out of ideas

[@kuongsam2314]

​@@lonewolfemcquade8133 They are running out of views, they need desperate flippers to watch and haters to comment.

[@Ferbocarbo]

Better go back to watching your korean dramas m

[@idonjohnson6999]

There is only so much you can say about a watch.

[@allthetime7583]

Was thinking exactly that. Who is this video for? Let’s just stick wolex in the title for the clicks.

[@DollarDude]

I'd say one critical mistake people make with Rolexes (or high-end watches in general) is not insuring them. Watches are meant to be worn, not tucked away in a safe. Insure that thing so you can daily it without worry 💸

[@7.92Gav]

Only insure a watch if you can't afford to lose it. There are benefits to not insuring.

[@marcusherts9345]

@@7.92Gavwhat benefits are those?

[@marcusherts9345]

How do you insure one? Is it just put on your house insurance? Or is there a special insurance for luxury watches out there?

[@7.92Gav]

@marcusherts9345 talk goes on within insurance companies. You don't know who knows your address and what valuable items you hold. Also, the tax man can look at your list of insured valuables after you die and add them to the value of your estate for IHT purposes. If he doesn't know...... Sure, losing a watch would be rather annoying, but I wonder how many years' insurance premiums it would take to repurchase the watch. That’s the risk calc.

[@DollarDude]

@@7.92Gav I disagree. The only benefit to not insuring a high-end watch is having enough money to not care if you lose, break, or get robbed of a high-end watch. If that's you, congrats. The annual premium on a $17k Rolex with a $0 deductible is around $240 a year, which is a small price to pay to not worry about rocking your Rolex in a crowded city or tourist area.

[@eman331]

I'm too entertained that you're sporting a Casio F-91W while making a Rolex video. ⌚

[@Ahmedd105]

Lol i still wear my casio f91 and gshock ga310 even after buying a gmt pepsi and submariner. Casio makes the best daily watches ever

[@gregoryingram7561]

It's called having a choice, I own two Rolex's but wear a gevril.

[@herbtube7824]

It suits the monochrome look, that Jenny was going for in that video.

[@ernstplomann5003]

I wanted a Submarinder, so I bought it. Very happy with it!

[@jeffbeaver4419]

I treated myself to a Rolex when I retired in 2013. Paid about $10,000. I did not buy it for the time keeping,but because is a classy looking watch and a nice piece of jewelry that I wear every day. I just sent it in for its second service since I bought it. The estimate is about $900 including replacing a few parts.

[@NPJensen]

I'll never own a Rolex watch... I couldn't even afford the insurance and the costs for servicing a Rolex. Luckily for me, out of the Rolex lineup only the Air-King comes close to something I would pick, and it just doesn't make sense with all the in my opinion better designed pilot and field watches out there. I would be much more inclined to pick a Hamilton 42mm Murph, but ever since the inflation hit and increased the cost of living (but not my salary) that's out of my price range as well these days. It's a good thing there are some lovely cheap quartz watches out there like the Orloff Dunes and the Accurist Aviation - not to mention the Sea2See Panarea01.

[@anthonyperry3699]

Fully agree that buyers remorse is the most awful feeling. It typically takes me about a week to get over the fact that I just spent an unreasonable amount of money on some thing that I don’t really need. The first couple nights are the worst.

[@RollerSkatinActor]

In 2014 I returned. my PAM 104. Sitting there was a GMT BLNR 116710. I happily returned that PAM and financed 3k and I walked out with a Rolex 1st. The first ever bi-colored Cerachrom Bezel. $8980 no tax out the door! Those days are long gone, I was in the right place at the right time 😊

[@stfen835]

Do your OP36 also make “winding”-noises when you unscrew the crown?

[@boydovens4180]

Thank you Jenni i learned a few more things about watches which are important .

[@lazyreuvin]

That little clip in rule three (2:58) made me crack up haha! It's so relatable the excitment we all have with a nice time piece on the wrist only to forget to be careful...😂

[@pandora8478]

The first mistake is thinking you’ll ever get one from an ad!

[@WestCoastAce27]

As economies around the world get worse, more will get the call. At some point flipping becomes a waste of money that could make better returns elsewhere. But yes - in normal times even when they boost production, the steel sports models will be very difficult to acquire new at MSRP

[@ScottR814]

Sounds like something a watch scalper would say

[@rlsjunior797]

I got the call on my sub a month ago after 1 year on the list. I had bout a datejust from the same AD in 2017 but that was my only previous purchase.

[@WestCoastAce27]

@@rlsjunior797 what an awesome Xmas present! Congrats.

[@rlsjunior797]

@@WestCoastAce27 Thanks brother

[@dasc0yne]

I almost pronounced"Wolex" in public the other day after one of your videos.😂

[@adamlewis6288]

I don’t even want a Rolex anymore. I’m starting to feel the $5,000 mark is the most I’d like to spend. Also, was told it would be 18 months and it has been more than twice that now.

[@RB-xv4si]

I obviously don’t know how much effort you put into looking. But if you pigeonhole yourself into one local dealer, chances are you’re just going to be disappointed. I’d try to register your interest at 5-10 of your closest ADs. Give yourself the best chance possible.

[@null1808]

I bought a Rolex from an AD; its probably going to be my one and done. If I could recommend you to check out other brands, they pretty much make the same watch and a more reasonable price. Omega Seamaster, Tudor Black Bay.

[@wileecoyote5749]

Dont worry. Trump is back

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

I'm waiting on the Trump edition rolex ! Gotta be solid gold with a 45 and 47 in there somewhere

[@michaelt3308]

​@@wileecoyote5749 Thank God!

[@drnick40]

If you are a guy and want the jack of all trades, get a Submariner. Pay only retail at an authorized AD. Do that and you’ll never regret it.

[@WestCoastAce27]

Agree. And with world economies tanking, flipping Subs won’t be worth it soon. More and more people are getting ’the call’.

[@paulfriar7517]

@@WestCoastAce27depends what you want. I’m about to buy a preowned no date submariner. I’m after a 2018 114060. The new 41mm doesn’t float my boat

[@Dazulolwarrior]

I got the titanium yacht master instead, it looks real slick and stealthy and even more low profile than the sub.

[@spyketan72]

You can only pay retail for an old submariner unfortunately.

[@Thevoiceofreason84]

@@paulfriar7517great watch had one but did trade in for a date

[@jonathanschwartz8]

THANK YOU for this amazing overview. I’m new to the prospect of owning a Rolex world and your video really helped to lay the groundwork. My only problem now is to justify wearing a Rolex when my lifestyle is tied to closing my rings daily on my Apple Watch. 😮

[@westendwatch]

I love Jenni's way of pronouncing Wolex ❤

[@meindertsprang7491]

Ouch! She pronounces Rolex with a German R, pronounced from the back of the throat.

[@Mimikatun-g3q]

Thanks for the video - keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@brians2733]

You hit the nail on the head when saying buying the first Rolex you can get. My datejust is the watch I wear the least. I now wish I had bought an explorer, mainly because of its practicality and utility. I actually rejected a submariner after it arrived because it took 3 years on the waitlist and I picked up an Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean in the meantime.

[@bill8406]

Is explorer 1 40mm a good investment ??

[@heikoahrend5726]

Great video. Thank you very much. But please slow down so we all can follow and enjoy.

[@jordinner]

Lug to lug is so overlooked

[@ModernClassic]

I think my earlier comment got nuked by my hotel wifi, so I'll try to rewrite it... anyway if I were you, I'd be taking the banhammer out on some of these commenters right now. I'm not a Rolex person but man, people get too emotionally invested in this stuff. And almost all of these tips could apply to any watch brand. I do think if I were buying used, I'd only buy *really* used and not CPO, because prices for CPO Rolexes are high enough that you may as well just buy new. But you could go on Ebay and get a regular used Rolex with their authenticity guarantee (and the guarantee that comes with your credit card, assuming you pay that way) for a few thousand bucks or even less. Anyway, always enjoy your videos even when they're not about one of my favorite brands!

[@VirtousStoic]

Saying rolex is one of the best watches is odd tbh Rolex is one of the most known Or popular etc watch brands But best watches, overrated Do they make good watches yes, but their marketing, sales tactics, limiting producting number's, etc. Are some of the reasons they are well known and wanted. Doesnt make them the best

[@kyleramos5413]

Well said.

[@lihanou]

it is the best though. It is so well balanced, and has the whole package. It is more robust than high horology watch, more affordable, high value retention, more wearable than most. VERY affordable servicing/repair fees compared to IWC, breitling etc. A lot of the time I try to find some niche watch that is either better crafted or has a dial I really want, but at the end of the day there's ALWAYS something off putting, whether the dimensions, thickness, water resistence, feel of winding the crown, bezel action, etc. example1. I wanted a GMT. I looked at omega, the only thing they had was 43mm AT. I looked at grand seiko SBGM221, but 14mm thick. example2. I wanted a 36mm watch that's robust and elegant, has a good tapering bracelet with adjustable clasp. There is none other than Rolex, period. I've done my homework and searched the whole market. Rolex is just the answer. There is a REASON Rolex is most popular, because people know...

[@eurocraftccr]

Agreed!!! Coca Cola and Pepsi are both the most known companies in the world. Are they good...? Money makers , yes, quality? we all now... The fact that Rolex as a watch maker company is known to pretty much everyone on the world is cool, but so as the Seiko

[@masterdad-zf9po]

You got it

[@cecaju9516]

“Best” is relative and requires context. Best watch brand? An argument could be made.

[@nickmills9265]

Interesting when you mention size, 42mm is normally great for me but when trying on an Explorer II Polar - it looked too big in my eyes which was mainly because of the white colour. I turned it down and grabbed an Explorer I a month or so later, perfect- for me anyway. Keep up the good videos!

[@vangmx]

When I was in HK back in August 2024, I noticed local ladies wearing 36mm Rolex DJ or Submariners. The question is, are they real? I have no idea, but a quick search online, at least half of them are genuine. The only ones wearing 28mm Rolexes were older ladies on the MRT. So the question of too big or too small, it all depends on you.

[@Cga1225]

I once bought a Platinum dial Yachtmaster before the pandemic. My mistake was I did not check the AD first. I might have paid more than the already expensive SRP, even when it could have been available. Now, I appreciate the little wait, but at least the AD knows me, got 2 selected Rollies in 8 months :) besides, I'm in no rush for them. They call, sure, thanks, but no pressure to buy grey.

[@2manysigns]

I think that a leather strap on a diver is o.k. You know , whatever one prefers . If there's to be a standard of no leather straps on divers then there should be a standard of no leather straps on any wrist watches with 30 meters or more . I've heard this taboo mentioned before and personally think it's only of the obvious , simply being that if leather gets wet then it has effects and needs drying etc.. Point in case ; equestrian tackle , motorcycle riding gear ...... people who choose to wear a leather strap on a diver know what they're doing and what they prefer . If one were a scuba diver in action it wouldn't be the best choice to employ a leather strap of course . Anyhow , Cheers as they say .

[@allanreardon]

Love the fact Jenni is wearing her Casio whilst talking about Rolex. But jeeez....all the hate in the comments. Calm the farm people. All watches are just shiny objects that are a bit of fun, whether you can afford them or not.

[@jameskershaw7549]

Where did you get the Patek Picture on the wall from?😍

[@Zach012]

Jenni , Rolex ❤ love to hear you say it!

[@shahriaalif2570]

Nice watch ⌚

[@dukes70]

I don’t know about going to a CPO dealer for a used model, those prices are ridiculously high in my experience of looking. When I got my brand new Explorer 40 at retail $7700 they had a CPO Explorer 39 for almost $10K!!! 😱😱😱😱😱😱🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️😆 Yes I got the 40!

[@david.9633]

Thank you for the video, Jenni

[@zahidpasha145]

Thanks for the video - very informative!

[@plasmathunderdx]

I have a Grand Seiko and when I went to look at rolexes they only looked 'okay' compared to my GS. I'll probably still get one tho

[@tayranaazmi7121]

I love this watch ❤❤

[@RjArif-c2p]

Absolutely nice watch

[@MdMinhaj-e3w]

Nice watch❤❤

[@cecaju9516]

Post a video about Rolex and the comments section gets flooded with Rolex haters complaining about the brand and commenting about how real watch enthusiasts don’t wear Rolex. Hilarious how all these people who claim to hate the brand can’t resist Rolex content and invest their time to write comments. Thou dost protest too much.

[@kkrsnn5632]

Is one triggered to write a comment😂?

[@cecaju9516]

@@kkrsnn5632 you tell me.

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Amen brotha either buy or don't and move the fk past it but its gotten to the point where they think not liking Rolex makes them special. It really is funny they love talking about a brand they dislike it's weird

[@Ferbocarbo]

​@@kkrsnn5632found one!

[@gavinwhite9743]

I just love the way you say Rolex. Rolex offer robustness and bling. Highly recommend try them on, take a photo, think about style, clothes you wear etc. Nothing rational about these watches, so whatever connects emotionally. Can we have a video short of you just pronouncing Rolex, JLC etc..😍😂

[@bobwin1307]

Gray market screws up Rolexes. Rolex should ban AD and consumers can buy directly from them.

[@thatguy6111]

I’ve made several Rolex mistakes chief amongst them not doing enough research on vintage pieces. Not everything out there is accurate on model number production years etc. Ignore the talk about “The Best,” since we have individual criteria for assessing that there is no best for everyone watch or watch brand. Buy what’s best for you and wear it in good health.

[@MdZahiyan]

very nice product

[@AkondoMiya-z8r]

Beautiful review

[@FiremanFrach]

Rolex prices are way out of my wheelhouse. The Rolex Sub is my grail. $2.00 and a dream…😏

[@DJRWatchRolls]

Most people can barely afford to survive owning a house, car and paying for a family let alone dreaming of a $10K luxury Rolex watch. If they were half the retail price I’d save up and get a Rolex sub no-date and probably the white dial Omega Seamaster 300M and be done with my watch collecting.

[@freepeacesweet.7547]

I prefer the less bulky models as when I keep that uncomfortable hunk of metal for ten long years it's more manageable.

[@crsabbirff9215]

Nice Watch ❤

[@WestCoastAce27]

Great info. I’d add: if you’re not a natural outgoing, sales type person, don’t go to an AD that sells many brands and jewelry- go to a Rolex boutique. Much more professional and they won’t play the ‘buying history’ games. Might be a longer drive, but worth it.

[@JtTanjinaislam]

Excellent ❤

[@steve8510]

Good stuff!

[@ChayaBithyShorone]

I love it❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EstanabintabasharEstana]

Helpful ❤

[@Oldbugger64]

I know a guy who wears a fake Rolex, it’s rather sad, for the money he could have bought a half decent Seiko. He actually said he’d had it for 2 years and never had to change the battery. I didn’t laugh.

[@Keyas_vlog]

Good video ❤

[@BroAriq]

3:00 That's how I feel when I bump my Seiko Samurai into a table😢

[@GuideauxPelagos]

RULE #11: Do not go with the indoctrinated phrase: I bought my FIRST Rolex. you will look like a complete douchebag...no other brand does this...one does not hear one say I got my first Breitling or first Omega. Saying my FIRST Rolex implies you are getting 2 or 3 other ones within the next 2 months... you sound like a parrot or marketing tool when you are not aware that saying my FIRST Rolex just makes you sound very cringeworthy..

[@JasonMilner]

Just a gentle suggestion, that heavy, bossy section transition sound effect gets a little grating after a while!

[@jamesmoninger1982]

Great job!

[@alexwatchberg]

Agree, that are great tool and well made watches, but there are much better watches nowadays (CW). I would say even TAG Heuer Aquaracer (prev 2024 model) cost roughly 2k and will be a great companion for life! But to investigate Rolex better I even will create a video on Wednesday about Rolex and their "Selling point" and "scarcity" marketing that is not quite working that effective anymore.

[@uncles2000]

If one want’s a ROLEX, nothing scratches that itch, but a ROLEX. Heavy is the wrist that wears the crown.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

What function do you think that apostrophes serve? Like, what were you thinking when you put a random (and incorrect) one in the middle of 'wants'? Sincerely curious. (Also, what's your first language?)

[@uncles2000]

@@halfsourlizard9319 None. It appears to be a typo or auto correct that I didn't catch. English.

[@cecaju9516]

@@halfsourlizard9319correcting grammar on the internet must be a full time job.

[@Dazulolwarrior]

Agreed, no idea what magic they use but Rolex does an amazing job at making their watches wear extremely well on the wrist as long as you don't go overboard with the watch size.

[@TheAussiePencil]

Eww imagine simping for a brand

[@heidymadia3065]

Air King anyone?

[@AderonkeOba]

When people are saying MOMCOCO’s bag is a better option,I very much agree!

[@baddaphakigor3976]

Nice collection

[@darrenaquilina1403]

Without sounding offensive, though i don’t consider people who buy Rolex true watch lovers.

[@justinhamill954]

Okay, I see 👀 Rolex Yacht-Master 😉

[@asburycollins9182]

I like rolex. But the amount of vintage omega, zenith, girard etc i can get for that price makes it a bad value proposition for me to get a rolex. Also those dont get you robbed like a rolex. Peace of mind is worth alot

[@Tr-qm1iv]

Good product.

[@AbbotHolzhauer]

I've recently began my obsession as a watch collector. And i must say- out of all the luxury brands I've been researching, for me the MAMACOO's watches are the most intriguing.

[@machoadan]

Is this a reupload? i feel like i have watched this exact intro before.

[@machoadan]

Never mind, just a case of Déjà vu.

[@historicalplayground]

Rolex is so good, they have haters that cant help but watch vids about Rolex and comment complain about Rolex. They win. I thought that when my number got pulled to get a sprite, my first R, I would never wear it much. The opposite happened. My Tag Monaco, Omega Seamaster, and Tissot Skeliton barely get worn. Rolex makes a very good watch. Get over it.

[@mamunurrashidbn7258]

Nice job

[@Dazulolwarrior]

A lot of people forgot that other watch brands rely on rolex staying popular to keep their business of wristwatches going 😂 You snobs can chuff all you want, the rest of the world will say rolex when asked about a luxury watch almost all the time.

[@nuwairan-k8c]

nice review

[@LilYeshua]

Rolex watches have enough meat on them that most dings will buff out.

[@LannySanders]

About The Submariner? 6:00

[@KRISCHENATH]

Rule #1 Buy the watch you love and feel comfortable wearing. It will stay with you a life time.

[@NilimaHaqueCharu-w6s]

Nice ❤❤

[@MdShahin-u9u]

Nice🤩

[@franktrabbit8478]

I really like the Rolex movements, but I don't like the new rlx designs and the attitude of some rlx owners. My daily is a Tudor in the rlx price range i would prefer other brands.

[@SojibIslam-m7j]

Good video

[@KamolaRaniPaul]

Nice😊

[@les536]

Iam a older man and I can tell you this in the early 60s Rolex wasn’t very expensive at all in fact some of the so called fake clones are more expensive cost wise today than it was to buy a so called original back then I just can’t understand how people today think of Rolex as a luxury timepiece when it was introduced as a divers watch it’s important to know your history folks because it’s pretty ridiculous

[@Md.NurulAmin-x4w]

Good Watch

[@ericreed1304]

Wanted a Rolex until I went to the AD in Santa Monica then my goal was to do anything that will take money out of those scumbags pockets

[@MDJoy-ul2qp]

Best❤❤

[@stoundingresults]

I'm loyal to my Casio, You watch one watch video and KZbin reccommends Rolex videos

[@WoodmanNH]

Rolex is the house Casino that all others play in.

[@nabilaafrinszone6782]

Nice watch

[@hossenahammed]

Very good

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Rolex servicing runs 30% higher for watches over ten years old as a “classic” service. But there is a school of thought if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Typically your older watch may drift a little more inaccurate than out of the gate but if you’re wearing them in a rotation they are getting way much less wear and tear than say a one watch worn daily.

[@FatimaNewaj-y8c]

Wonderful

[@Robert-vw3od]

FULL SET - there’s only one on mistake and that’s people who buy a Rolex watch from somewhere that is not an authorised Rolex dealer. people who come out with things like “full set” are normally trying to distinguish themselves from people selling watches that are stolen or for some reason a dodgy murky disgusting watch flipper does not have the box . of course if you were buying a Rolex from somebody who happened to be selling it for some valid reason ( I respect that on the odd rare occasion there could will be a valid reason) you would expect them to have the original box and all the paperwork, why would somebody not have that.

[@jstrat121]

I have $2……and a Casio!

[@verynormalman]

JE, T4YC: The mistake at the moment is to buy anything made of precious metal. I have two AD contacts and their stock room and display cases are full to brimming. Buy the watch you want. Think independently. Be kind to anyone who loves watches (that comment is to a small group of Rolex boys, who like to feel big and clever by being nasty to others, who don't own a Rolex. If you can't play nicely, don't play at all).

[@WAMwatches]

Who pays for something minor like food when they don’t even have an Explorer 1… you eat everyday. But a Rolex is forever.

[@WaelAKamel]

The amount of Rolex haters in the comment section is insane..

[@DollarDude]

Putting "Rolex" in a video title brings out the lovers and the haters 😅

[@Panzerlang]

With good cause.

[@Dazulolwarrior]

​@@Panzerlang worthless cause lol, let people buy what they like its not like rolex is a narcotic

[@Panzerlang]

@@Dazulolwarrior I tried, they high-hatted me. I have zero tolerance for that kind of behaviour. They had their chance, they blew it and I'm glad they did because I now have a Sub that is indistinguishable from the real thing but cost a fraction.

[@WaelAKamel]

@@Panzerlang it’s a mixed bag when it comes to Rolex so some ADs are superb. Others are shit. I’m glad the one I deal with is really good.