Are Rolex worth the $?

[Ayles]

Looks like lots of Milgauss on the used market. The prices don't even seem that crazy by Rolex standards. Maybe 7k out the door.

https://www.crownandcaliber.com/collections/rolex-milgauss-watches#/filter:mfield_global_papers:Yes

[javadog]

It's more than they were listing for new, when they were re-introduced about 10 years ago. Feel free to buy one, that ship has sailed for me.

[aschen]

You can find a nice milgauss for well under 6k if you look around a bit. The white faced one seems to be less expensive and I like the look.

I do think antimagntic ratings have lost a bit of meaning in current times where nonmagnetic silicon hairsprings are sometimes used

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by aschen

You can find a nice milgauss for well under 6k if you look around a bit. The white faced one seems to be less expensive and I like the look.

I do think antimagntic ratings have lost a bit of meaning in current times where nonmagnetic silicon hairsprings are sometimes used

I wonder if the white ones will be more collectible - the dark faced ones seem cooler now but of course all of that eventually changes.

My workplace has one of the strongest magnets on the planet, so that's my excuse - even if my desk is three miles away and I never get close to the thing. I'm a powerpoint jockey that dabbles in explosives...
https://www.lanl.gov/orgs/mpa/nhmfl/

[NoRush993/951]

Nice Rolex factory article that really outlines why they are special:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex

[Kraftwerk]

NoRush, That Hodinkee article answers the question well.
The level of complexity and technology makes you understand a what you are getting when you get a modern Rolex, good read for any enthusiast or curious person, thanks.
BTW, That area near the Jura Mt range is sprinkled with small factories, all building movements by hand for different manufacturers. Rolex is not the only name they are just the biggest player with 'the most toys' to gain such perfection and accuracy. There are some other very good timepieces being made up there.

[vash]

wow..my watch is pictured in that article.

i had no clue on the history of my Day-Date.

[HardDrive]

Originally Posted by NoRush993/951

Nice Rolex factory article that really outlines why they are special:

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/inside-rolex

Good article.

[javadog]

Originally Posted by HardDrive

Good article.

It's a great article, which illustrates why a newer vintage Rolex is better than an old one...

[NoRush993/951]

For those wishing to confirm production dates of vintage Rolex watches thru 2010, you might find this useful:
Production Dates

The band production dates can also be verified.

[NoRush993/951]

Rolex launched a new historical website this week:
https://www.rolex.org

[///Criss]

I've enjoyed my SS Daytona for many years. I have no regrets.

[wayner]

I just stumbled across this thread and wondered if anyone is interested in my TAG?

My ex gave it to me and it is time for this watch to go to someone who can look at it through a clearer lens than I see it through, and I could use the groceries.

Its a good everyday watch.
I love how crisp the fonts and text are.

I'm thinking $1,150.00 but make me an offer

If this post is not appropriate I'll delete it.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by wayner

I just stumbled across this thread and wondered if anyone is interested in my TAG?

My ex gave it to me and it is time for this watch to go to someone who can look at it through a clearer lens than I see it through, and I could use the groceries.

Its a good everyday watch.
I love how crisp the fonts and text are.

I'm thinking $1,150.00 but make me an offer

If this post is not appropriate I'll delete it.

The Tag Formula 1?

[CROWSC]

There was a guy driving his Porsche down the freeway with his arm hanging out the window and got side swiped by a truck. Ripped the whole side of his car off. He jumped out and was looking at the car crying when the police arrived. The officer said is everything okay and the guy said no, look at my Porsche. The officer said son, your whole left arm is missing. The driver said oh no! My Rolex.
Just Saying.

[wayner]

Originally Posted by WPOZZZ

The Tag Formula 1?

Yes

Originally Posted by CROWSC

The driver said oh no! My Rolex.
Just Saying.

If it were a Rolex I think there would be an extra zero

[Paul K]

I’m in the same boat, considering a Submariner no date for my 50th. For the Sub, you can turn around & sell them straight away for ~$1k over MSRP because there’s a ~1 year wait for them. That said, I tried on a stainless Daytona last time we were in the Caribbean, and I was very underwhelmed. It felt light & cheap compared to the Tag Heuer Carrera daydate I was wearing that day. I put my name on the list for the Sub so it should be in right before my 50th. So I say go for it!

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[911boost]

The Daytona made my skinny wrist not look skinny....

[rfaust6024]

[911boost]

Coworker has that one.