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Originally posted by pwd72s
I've found this thread very enlightening. Let's see if I got things straight. You can expect a Rolex to be a minute off per month, and that's okay. For a comparison, a Seiko Quartz analog I bought over 15 years ago is off less than 3 seconds per month, (as checked by WWV) cost less than $200, has never been serviced and is functioning well. An evidently necessary Rolex service costs between $300 and $1,000. Nobody mentioned the possibility of wearing one might be as attractive to a mugger as a jug of Mad Dog is to an alcoholic. Gee folks, things have improved for me financially over the past decade, but damned if I can see one single good reason here for buying a Rolex...not one. I'm getting a bit bored with the face of the Seiko, though...so just ordered a Quartz Hamilton Khaki King for around $200. Figure I'll rotate them for a bit of variety in life. I wish to thank you all, especially you fans of Rolex, for talking me out of buying one. (edit) I've never had the Seiko serviced, but I have had the battery replaced 3 or 4 times...does that count?

THere's nothing wrong with your attitude. It's a very practical attitude. The difference between a Rolex and your quartz watches is kind of like the difference between a Toyota and a Porsche or a Z06 and a Porsche.

If you want accuracy and precision get a quartz. If you want mechanical excellence get a mechanical watch.