At Retail Price, the Best Entry-Level Luxury Watch - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Review
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In this video, I'll take a detailed look at the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, a longtime gatekeeper at the Crown's entry-level position. Quite frankly, this is maybe the best option when it comes to a more attainable watch from one of the most important luxury brands in the world, but that's where the conversation gets interesting...
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I worked for Rolex from 2005-2010, and I find it very hard to believe they "can't" produce enough to meet demand. Even 15 years ago Rolex was very concerned about avoiding the kind of market dilution problems that plauged Omega in the late 60's and early 70's. When it's something every middle class family has in a dresser somewhere it stops becoming an aspirational item. I think they found a convenient excuse to curtail supply without enraging their dealer network who were extremely hostile to this sort of suggestion years before.
I sincerely dislike the unattainability of entry level Rolexes. Great watches, yes, but not being able to buy one or having to pay the grey market premium.... I would rather look into buying a Grand Seiko.
I recently bought an Explorer Oct 2020, greymarket. Now I'm thinking, Rolex didnt want to sell it to me, so how can it be my true watch partner? Im getting Christmas presents sent to me from Grand Seiko 1 year after I bought a watch from them, they invited me for dinners even though Im a nobody. It puts a damp cloth on my love for Rolex.
One year ago.. I walked into an AD to put myself on waitlist for OP41. Surprisingly, I walked out with silver dial OP41 at retail.. I know it’s not the most popular dial color but I love the watch as I wear it every day
I bought an OP34 (I’m a little guy) in 2019 and just walked into the boutique and bought it with no fuss. I wear it every day and still adore it as much as the day I bought it.
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion in this comment section, but I for one think that the market decides a product's general value, not subjective opinions of one or many reviewers, and their specs sheet. Watches are not just its specs on paper. A certain watch and its value is also the ideas, the designs, the society's overall sentiment of it, the prestige conveyed by wearing it, the brand it carries, is all worth money to the consumers too. Not just the technical specs. Speaking of technical specs, let's not ignore their technically superior movement compared to pretty much anything else in almost all price classes (if not all) when it comes to precision and reability, which is something that is valuable too. The reability of that movement-family is pretty much unparalleled, and none other watch producer dare to claim +- 2 sec for a purely mechanical movement. It is apparently worth something to the masses. Rolex don't do haute horology however, which is what you could get for the same price as a submariner on the secondary market. So it all depends what the customer wants. But a lot of customers do want what rolex offers, and that, along with what they are willing to pay for it, is its value, whether you personally agree to it or not.
It's overpriced - yep it's a £3500 -£4500 watch - but we are now going to the ridiculous. 6k is silly.
For me Tudor BB58 and Omega Aqua Terra are the best entry level luxury watches. Even at retail, considering what Oyster Perpetual offers, it is still overpriced
I have always loved watch’s.I owned a small plumbing company and was blessed with a wife and 4 children.With that large family came even bigger bills so I was never able to get into the luxury side of watch’s.I owned a Tag aguaracer for many years and I loved it.I’m retired now and the children are grown so I always thought I would be able to buy my first Rolex at this point in my life.When I went shopping for them I was in for a rude awakening !! I just can’t bring myself to pay $17,000 for the submariner that I always wanted.
I recently ordered a Traska Commuter (no date) to scratch my Rolex itch. Yes, it is not a Rolex, but I would rather pay $560 than pay $5600 and then have to insure it and have costly cleanings and services.
I have a 1972 Oyster perpetual which cost 605 Swiss Francs at the time (around CS150). I last serviced it 12 years ago and it's still pretty accurate; it looses about 4 seconds/day which I think it's still within the Rolex's spec's.
My Dad got one from work for an anniversary. He mentioned selling it the other day and I was like please don't do that. The watch my grandfather was given for a work anniversary is such a cool thing to have and I think passing down these watches will be a great family heirloom.
Love that Powermatic80, and in my opinion Tissot is a very underrated Swiss entry level.
I had the opportunity to try this watch in a special event my dealer organized for regular customers a couple of years ago. I am not a wealthy person by any means, but I have a history with the store. This watch is beautiful. I even questioned if it was a better all around watch than the DJ 41mm. If you can get it at retail price, it is a bargain. It will last forever....your kid and grand kid will wear it, and if you don't like it, put it for sale and even make some money...what is not to like about that? 🤷♂️.
My wife & a I got the OP because it is the epitome of a Rolex - a simple 3-hander that is also rugged and waterproof. It is THE signature Rolex as it was an OP that put the brand on the map, and it continues to serve as the backbone for all their popular timepieces currently most sought after.
Love this watch . Awesome perspective Teddy. Hopefully we will see the availability of these entry level Rolex return . Great video keep them coming
Anyone know if the oyster bracelet on the OP is the same as the oyster bracelets on the DJ and/or Explorer 1? (For the current models only and ignoring size differences)
I was not a big fan of Rolex and didn’t understand all of the “ooh” and the “aaah” until I tried one on. If you don’t need the date window, OP is the perfect one watch in its price range (retail, of course).
Teddy, your straightforward watch review videos like this I think have become some of the best on CZcams. Really nice work, keep it up!
I own a 1965 Rolex Oyster - case 1003 and movement 1570. I've worn it off and on for 20 years. It is a great watch that has held its value. Money in the bank on my wrist. Alas, the time is coming to sell it and pocket a big profit. Starting to like watches I can service myself.