When I started collecting watches in 2004, I was quite anti Rolex because of the yuppie status symbol element and so collected just about everything but, mainly Omegas and Zeniths but did buy a Rolex in 2006 when I was presented with a deal I couldn't refuse

I bought and sold quite a few then slowly sold off the small collection I had and kept a Zenith Elite and a Rolex Explorer 2 which I have just traded for a brand new Rolex Sub, no date, stainless steel.

So for the first time in 11 years, I am down to one main watch which I like and will probably keep

There is still a bit of a stigma to Rolex watches and some of the bling type models I think are horrible but I do feel that compared to some of the other manufacturers, they still make a very good watch and I do like the fact that they limit availability and haven't messed too much with the overall design of the basic sports type models

I agree the classic Omega Speedys are superb but Omega have seen fit to release way too many designs and crossover models in my opinion over the last few years - it's hard to identify a Seamaster from a Speedmaster and I just think it has watered down their provenance

If anyone is interested in Rolex -here is an interesting comprehensive article that gives an insight into the brand

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

2008 XXVII Platform, Bugatti Blue Roadster 4 Seater