5 Reasons Why ROLEX Is The PERFECT Watch !

[@bber45]

5 Reasons why Rolex isn't the Perfect Watch 1. Waitlist, 2. Waitlist, 3. Shady ADs, 4. Grey Market, 5. Waitlist.

[@technom3598]

If rolex raised their msrp to the current gray market price would you buy? Be honest you want a rolex because it's quality and if u buy at msrp it's worth more money. If it was worth less you wouldn't buy one you'd consider other brands

[@bber45]

@@technom3598 well having owned 3 Rolex's in the mid 2000s and early 2010's and getting them at discount....ummm that's a hard no from me. Only difference is Rolex starting dumping more money into Marketing and the Hype Machine. Watches are still the same quality, but not even close to what their current MSRP is or the Grey Market. At the end of the Day, Rolex will always be a entry level watch.

[@technom3598]

@@bber45 rolex is nowhere near an entry level watch. The hype machine from rolex has been the same. In fact they do less hyping now because they don't need to hype. Demand out strips supply and they are charging too little for their items. Coupled with instagram and people craming into the watch market... It's a perfect storm for over list.

[@bber45]

@@technom3598 lol Listen up Fanboy. Rolex isn't even a "top tier" Luxury Brand. Nowhere near close to PP, VC, or AP even though they are pretending to be. Nor is it even old or originally Swiss like Omega, Brietling, Tissot, etc... Pre-Covid Rolex was estimated to be spending 80-100 Million Swiss Franks on Marketing. That's a pretty penny for advertising. As for demand, well we know for a fact Rolex is Controlling Supply and Demand. Hence, their increase in prices at MSRP, their new bull shit "Preferred client list" and slow production rate. Only un-educated Millenialls, Hipsters, and people with shit tons of money are eating it up. Rolex was cool, now it's just a good advertising company making money hand over fist. And you're walking right into it.

[@LuisFranciscoAguilar]

The night of the living fanbois. Easy for you: Don't buy them, there's tons of other brands.

[@walkerb1734]

I think Fed’s points were bang on. That said....give me a JLC any day.

[@LuisFranciscoAguilar]

Having rolexes not being serviced for their whole lifespan (30 years in some cases), and giving me no more than 2 to 3 seconds a day, i quote Fed: 'They just work'

[@j.burgess4459]

Oh yes. A while ago a guy I know at an AD told me they had a woman came in with a gold Date-Just saying "my husband bought this for me here in your store and it's stopped working! I expected better things from Rolex!" But it became clear that it was actually a watch her late husband had bought there almost 30 years previously and which had never once been serviced since that day! According to the woman the timekeeping hadn't ever deteriorated to any intolerable degree either - the watch just suddenly stopped working. The good news - a Rolex service brought it roaring back to life for (presumably in her case) another 30 years...

[@daddymo7387]

5 Reasons why Rolex isn't the Perfect Watch : 1.Hyped 2.Waitlist, 3.Wailist 4.Waitlist 5. there are much better watches to spend money on

[@abbathahzan]

The only thing wrong with this comment is that's it's underated!

[@jamesleewright]

We all need to be honest with ourselves about the status part. I LOVED my Oris Diver 65, but it was too expensive to be unrecognizable.

[@Raph.Bogaert]

I love the fact that you say: "at least if you're honnest to yourself" :) This is so true.

[@rmartinez3742]

Stock Tuxedo guy was Sven from The Gentleman’s Gazette 😂

[@generalmcmuffin10]

That killed me haha

[@theejpp]

While Rolex might not be incredible in terms of their finishing or complications, the fact that they’re completely independent and privately owned is awesome. The fact that virtually every single component in the watch is made in-house from their own proprietary materials and is tested to an extremely high standard - no one else can really say that

[@nameless_no_name]

my GMT Master 2 is pretty complicated. The Finishing has minute details which are beautiful but also acts as hard to counterfeit aspects. The 18k gold is refined and forged onsite and not farmed out. It takes a year to make one watch..... I'd say the quality is pretty elite. My buddy just inherited his grandfather's Rolex that was made in 1959 and it look and works awesomely. He'll give it to his son some day. I think that says something about the elite level of quality of an iconic watch if it can be functional, coveted by most, and relevant likely after FOUR generations.

[@brysoga]

In fairness, no watch fits like my Rolex ones do. But secondary prices are insane, last week I got a one of 30 breguet marine for less than a hulk. That shows how insane the prices have gotten.

[@robertsullivan4773]

Totally agree none of my other watches wear as well as my Submariner.

[@darrenaquilinapfso9903]

I am not the biggest Rolex fan but i agree with you. Good content.

[@Wevaah]

Everyone's first until they hit the refresh button

[@bdg5593]

BRO..... So true

[@larsstougaard7097]

Made my cry 😢🌟

[@MD-ts2tg]

Bro, do you even lift?

[@MrHuang-rh4bj]

Dumb question, I know Rolex are sought after watches....at MSRP. But do they move at a premium? I’m asking cause I visit a grey market dealer often when I was looking for my next watch, and his Daytona has been sitting there for over a year.

[@efficientfuture]

Hey man, I'm here from Graham's channel. Loved your episode with him. You have a new subscriber!

[@emmacatte]

Ok but I'll get a Rolex when the ADs stop being rude to their customers, I've been to different ADs and I've never had worse treatment than in a Rolex AD. Hell Breitling almost didn't want me to leave when I got my watch there.

[@justinm4253]

I just bought an Omega from Delray. I honestly would of bought a submariner but only for msrp. That’s just not going to happen unfortunately. So Omega it is. I’m still extremely satisfied with my purchase and grateful for an amazing deal from your shop!

[@Tonysoprano497]

Was thinking about this over the last few days so this is a coincidence. I’ve had periods of love and hate with Rolex and owned quite a few . I’ve also owned most of the competitors. Although GS and Omega probably do certain things better than Rolex but I feel Rolex tends to be more complete than the others .

[@j.burgess4459]

It's a weird situation right now with Rolex. There is a lot of hype - basically a good mid quality range watch is treated as if it were haute horology watchmaking, which it ain't. Everybody (and their pet dog) desperately wants one. People only _admit_ to wanting one if they can actually get one (either by being a preferred client at AD or because they can afford to pay over the odds on the grey market.) Many people are not buying them to wear, but rather as "investments" to keep in a safe, or to flip. It's not a healthy situation. It may be a bubble that shrinks or bursts? But damn! They are funky watches!

[@Jimfrenchde]

What is a good watch to wear with a Tuxedo?

[@davidyunnan]

JLC Reverso or Patek Philippe Calatrava.

[@myklonsip]

Complements are great.. getting mugged no so great. Agree with your 5 points

[@menaseven9093]

I agree Frederico Rolex watches are tough, reliable, mostly on bracelets, keep their value, are status symbol and are versatile.

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

The watch I ended up with on my wrist all the damn time is my Rolex Explorer 1016. 36mm is perfect for me. I have had a shitload of watches big and small. Rolex is the winner take all. No contest. --Michael

[@mjinzarli]

Rolex's are great watches for sure. Definitely not worth the aftermarket prices. They are also very overhyped. But that is no surprise given their huge marketing budget. Also I think the notion that they are so reliable and hard wearing is blown out of proportion. In my experience there are a lot of reliable and hard wearing watches out there that are not Rolex.

[@FearlessPhillip]

What are you some watch brands that you would recommend for the sturdiness/ reliability?

[@Scorpio_-ri2iz]

We know all that, of course. But it’s nice to have Federico discuss these reasons in his usual well-informed style. Thanks from all of us who hate Rolex!

[@ritul89]

All those 5 points there are counter points to those 1. there are better beater watches out there. Grand Seiko 2. Glycine on a nato can be the same OR even on a rubber strap.. 3. this is the actual real reason to get a Rolex.. cause its synonymous with success 4. Omega, FPJ, certain Seiko models and my glycine .. they have held value 5. Seiko, Grand Seiko, JLC, Glycine, Citizen are all versatile as well

[@loniedupre88]

"You're not James Bond. Stop it." Lmaooo

[@BetaBuxDelux]

18k for a new 2 tone submariner on Joma? Just not sure I can do it. I kind of want one but it’s kind of a ripoff especially considering all the other options for the price. I’ve got 3 Tudors that I love and the Pelagos seems like such a better value than a submariner.

[@boykaunlimitted4514]

I can’t pay 10 grand and look at my wrist with a smile while knowing that Rolex looks down on certain buyers and manipulate them into thinking they are an exclusive brand.

[@jordandavies68]

Rolex make some epic watches just hate the stigma surrounding the brand. A rolex is the equivalent of a Range Rover in cars. Wealthy people who can afford them buy them (fair enough) but the status symbol of the brand means people who can’t afford them buy them (keeping up with the jones’).

[@marcgirard7551]

Follow up video idea - what watches to wear with a suit and with a tux and which that cannot work.

[@Carvewater]

Love Rolex and the other brands. But either way you feel what Fed said is on the money. Every collection should have 3 Rolex watches. Personally for me I would want sub, gmt II, Daytona. But you certainly have some wiggle room for a mil, op, date just, ... while I love other brands the shear selection of which Rolex fits your collection is better than almost all other brands.

[@Olmec64]

Thanks for posting close ups of your watches. As usual, fly shirt Fed!

[@DannyKaffee]

Do a video on 5 Reasons MVMT is better than Rolex!

[@frankespinal2086]

I’m ready to buy a Datejust 41 white dial jubilee and of course I can’t find one anywhere. And I refuse to pay more than retail. All the AD’s by me since I don’t usually buy high end watches there’s no rush to find mine.

[@pauljace9352]

Seen one at an AD in Memphis last month

[@MrRaunaq85]

Great points Fed!

[@Norman-mn7gp]

What do you think about the watchmakers: Pequignet, Titoni, Horage, Yema, PRIM and Raketa ,,, ??

[@olemanolete1]

Fede, Love your videos, congrats con your 100K is a great milestone, for me the perfect Watch would be an OMEGA, never a Rolex

[@gilbertrose7147]

I have a Sub (and a Sinn) and I am REALLY looking forward to part two! Go Federico!!

[@anildamodar8142]

Waiting for part 2 .. 😃

[@Simplyput3451]

Frederico, I've heard of a Domino's Rolex. What are they?

[@jimmccaig7946]

Terrible double branded rolex dominos watch. Given to long service employees. Either stamped on the dial or a logo on the bracelet.

[@jimmccaig7946]

True. Oh why oh why. 😟👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@peterosullivan8200]

watches are ok,, company not so

[@CptnWinkee]

It helps you fit in with all the other finance bros chugging hazy IPAs at the bar.

[@paulaxton72]

I've owned 3 Rolex watches they are not PERFECT in anyway I've had them break nothing more than a mainspring but still dealing with getting it repaired by them was a nightmare and tiday I will never pay 23,000.00 for a piece of steel. I will probably by the New Datejust 42mm TT and a White Gold Daytona with a meteorite dial those are the only 2 I would like to own I love my Breitling's and Omega's.

[@stewester]

The paradox is that most 'watch people' will decry Rolex as being overpriced, boring, commonplace and not as horologically interesting as other brands. Yet if given the choice between purchasing a Rolex and A.N. Other, they'll choose Rolex every single day of the week.

[@jdavis234]

Egregiously expensive at current markups. This did not used to be the case.

[@Aachim1963]

Is that the pop-goes-the-weasel Omega, the one that popped it's crown in outer space, enter the Bulova!

[@canonyeo4286]

I have owned a number of rolex over 20+ years. I like them better before KZbin. Perfect? No such thing!!!

[@Brice-j1x]

Right

[@admiralcraddock464]

everyone wants one but they just won't be honest with themselves

[@metro2171]

Very candid video about the practicality and functionality of a Rolex watch . Some people get the facts and the DNA of the brand twisted with what’s going on in the market and authorized dealers . It’s not The company’s fault why the prices and scarcity of the watches are so high and hard to find it’s the people who buy and sells at this ridiculous prices. Rolex is here to stay baby whether we like them or not. I like how they do things to protect their brand..

[@tiburonski]

I do not like bracelets because leather is much more comfortable and softer and smells better and is much more personal...and leather is more elegant...more delicate means more elegant...more robust is more sporty and working class....and why would I need a versatile watch? I am a watch collector so I have watches for all possible occasions which fit perfectly for these occasions....yes money always suits some but it’s not enough to buy an expensive watch and not care about the occasion, because not caring doesn’t show respect and good manners...

[@x19man1]

As the Fed himself has said, Rolex is the BMW of watch brands. BMW make some excellent cars, but also some cr*p. Ditto Rolex.

[@Sergeant_Fury]

Guess which is my favorite watch? Imitation is the highest form of flattery and the fact that so many watch makers have imitated the very iconic Rolex dive watch face says it all.

[@TheBigWrist]

Love it!

[@pronetostuff]

Submariner most overhyped watched in history period.Rolex are a joke they could easily ramp up production and ditch some of the crap no one wants,however get on a waiting list buy some tat you don't want or buy from grey market thats probably just been flipped or somehow got in their hands from a AD,god I will be sued next rant over.

[@mountainhobo]

"Rolex are a joke they could easily ramp up production" -- So Rolex is a joke because they figured out how to be enormously successful while other watch makers are struggling? Right...

[@mjhd1]

Rolex not appropriate with a tuxedo? Do you not think that a Day-Date works? Cellini? Even Datejust?

[@FedericoTalksWatches]

Cellini on a strap with no complications... That would be the only appropriate rolex choice.

[@triniboy05]

@@FedericoTalksWatches shouldn’t technically wear a watch with a tuxedo/black tie at all, no?

[@danielj3010]

NAPOLI BABYY

[@100yugiohtrader]

More to watches than just "rolex, rolex, rolex"

[@Andromahlius]

I suppose "nouveau riche bling brand" is for the 5 reasons not to buy it video.

[@charlesdavis2704]

Man I am not over paying for anything. I definitely not over paying for something so that common. Just shows that people do and buy things for other people. Rolex is Instagram, it is not worth having/doing if you don't get attention for it. People need therapy.

[@alansmith4395]

"if we're being honest with ourselves.." Id have to agree. Yes, great watches. Although "perfect" is pretty click bait. I'd also go on to say yep, great Product, but terrible...literally abysmal customer experience. So it really becomes a question of, will I put up with the nonsense to acquire the watch. Because all fashion is cyclical- the fall from grace for the underlying company is going to be particularly brutal when it comes. The real question is going to be how many still want to own the "perfect" watch when the bloom is off the rose.

[@9er..]

Me cockles shells Rolex is perfect!

[@unsigned.]

Rolex? Perfect watch? Lmao,,

[@briansmith8390]

I know, keep in mind he makes a lot of money selling them....lol.

[@rafaelalbarracin9278]

No estoy de acuerdo, para mi la mejor marca es xeloR

[@greatstinkingwind755]

Price is ridiculous. Seiko is more accurate and is more accurate. Rolex gmt costs 50 times more than Seiko I have. Buy Rolex and you are buying a name

[@christianmuhr6480]

Status? It only shows that in one moment in life, you spent a lot of money on a watch. With us every waiter is wearinng a sub. Nothing against waiters 🙏 just sold mi rolex. Tired of all the hype....

[@ujnnju]

Every waiter huh? What restaurant is THIS? lol

[@maseratimexico9411]

Morsa

[@dannysimenauer5745]

Federico, your knowledge on watches is without question. Your recommendations on fashion & style should stay to yourself. I totally disagree that you cannot wear a Rolex with a tuxedo. I have worn my two-tone Datejust 41 with a tux, and it goes quite well. Sorry to disagree with you on your channel, but I am not trying to be disagreeable. In fact, you dress quite well for your videos, but you should coach up your partner John P. to up his wardrobe. Just saying...

[@DMBVR4]

1. Its not 2. Its not 3. Its not 4. Its not 5. Its not

[@gordymission1035]

The big question. What other watches are robust as a Rolex?

[@rrs1234567]

Phirst

[@silicon_hairspring]

First!

[@tods.9947]

SS Rolex almost don’t really exist, there is only one made of each model. But they are bought and sold so quickly that it appears that there are thousands of them.

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

Datejust 36 is the only Rolex worth buying anymore, change my mind.

[@evh4611]

Why

[@ElliotDrinksWater]

@@evh4611 it's just as tough and reliable as a Submariner, has timeless design, and is stylistically more versatile, but most importantly you can actually buy it at retail without having to ask your wife's boyfriend for extra cash...

[@evh4611]

@@ElliotDrinksWater HAHAHAHAHA

[@briansmith8390]

DJ36?...great watch if you're a girl or a total beta male.

[@desjon6012]

Rolex no thanks I will stick with my BB58 blue, who cares if it goes up or down in value.

[@jettenderarora8982]

No such thing as a perfect watch .sheep watching videos like this will be throwing their money at dealers to have the privilege of owning one .Poor effort with this video .