Thread: What types of watches do you like?

It is real nice to have one watch that goes in all situations from diving to dark suit.

If Rolex makes somebody go ape that is their problem.

Originally Posted by Otto

It is real nice to have one watch that goes in all situations from diving to dark suit.
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If Rolex makes somebody go ape that is their problem.

Yup, they wear with a suit or with shorts, this is the Rolex Daytona, a "driving" watch I guess, still lock solid waterproof to 300ft (been in swimming pools, the ocean, snorkelling, never a worry), built like a tank, and wears with shorts or a suit.

Inhouse Rolex built movement 4130, 72 hour power reserve, probably the best Chronograph movement available, most chrono's have at the least over 400 parts, the Rolex has just 202 parts (which is an incredible bit of engineering), vertical column clutch versus lateral allowing virtual instantaneous measurement of the seconds.

Like the Omega Speedmaster (another great watch), I am absolutely intrigued and fascinated by the engineering of fine timepieces, have been since I was a kid, this was a, "Grail" piece for me and I wear if for myself. 99.9% of the people out there pay zero attention to watches and wouldn't have a clue what it is, so the only people that generally would notice are other watch geeks.

I had nothing to remember my father by other than a red velvet dinner jacket from the 50's ( doesn't even fit), and one day, this watch will go to my son as I know perfectly well, this watch will easily last longer than my lifetime, and most likely will be passed on to my grandson one day.

But personally, I bought it for me to wear and enjoy, and no-one has ever noticed it.