I’ve never understood the fascination with Rolex.
While I can appreciate the craftsmanship to create a purely mechanical watch of this caliber, 17K or so on the low end, they are purely status symbols.
I think they’re unattractive and bulky. Seen nicer 100 dollar Timex.
Mail jewelry - it has to have a function and be handmade.
But, as a president said, “You didn’t build that!”
To each his own.
I bought a Rolex two tone Submariner Date in 1989. I’ve worn it every day since then; Diving, surfing, sailing, trail running, hunting, riding motorcycles - everything. I’m wearing it now. It keeps time well enough for navigation and I have used it for that purpose sailing between the US Mainland and Hawaii More than once. It is without question the most rugged and reliable piece of equipment I have ever owned.
As an investment, not the greatest. On the used market, mine is worth about twice what I originally paid for it 30 years ago (The wear and tear is evident on the case and bracelet if you look close). BTW, new stainless steel Rolex Oysters start at $7050 manufacturers suggested retail and they can be found for considerably less if you look around. Not “17K or so on the low end”.