Rolex watches are plain
I’ve been looking at Rolex for a while now and it just hit me, they’re kinda boring-looking. If it was a $500 watch you wouldn’t buy it.
If you step back from the hype of manufactured scarcity, just by looks alone, most Rolex watches are boring. The OP and Datejust are plain, they lack any pop or have too much pop. The GMTs all have black dials and people go nuts over a little color on the bezel. Look at all the other watches and what they’re doing compared to Rolex. I can hear you Rolex lovers already. Yes their movements are phenomenal, yes their bracelets are buttery smooth, but just looking at them, I can’t find one I’m just excited about.
If someone told you that you could have any Rolex and its value was zero and no one would notice your watch and you couldn’t resell it, basically take away monetary value and brand recognition, they’re boring watches. Amazing movement and excellent bracelet, but their dials and design lack creativity.
For me, when I look at my watch, I want a beautiful dial. I’m not a Rolex hater by any means, they’re fantastic watches! But the looks? It’d be nice to see more colorful or more interesting designs, maybe make a different colored Explorer I or a different colored Datejust. It can’t be just me, right?
Man, I’m gonna catch hell for this I just know it. Brace for impact!
Be gentle.