NEW ROLEX YACHT-MASTER MENS WATCH 16622 Review

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(More customer reviews)First, before my review, note that it's highly questionable whether you are buying a legitimate Rolex here from an authorized dealer (I'm not talking Amazon themselves who I fully trust, this is being sold by a third-party seller). Rolex does not allow Internet sales and will quickly remove authorized dealer status from any dealer they find selling on the Internet AND/OR discounting, which means no warranty or service from Rolex - a must have for this much money. Further, you should question any sale of this particular watch that is below retail new or used, which is $9,450 (not correctly listed here, but perhaps because Rolex raises their prices annually). A reputable private-market seller would never need to sell this particular model for less than retail price.

If you are considering any watch in the price range of a Rolex from their "low end" (which their is no such thing - just less expensive) to $100K, there is no comparison. The quality is incredible. The watch is built and assembled by hand at Rolex. The cases and links are machined of course, but out of high quality, solid metals, but the mechanism / movements are hand assembled and calibrated. It takes over a year to create one.

Yes, you can certainly buy other high quality watches, which I have over the years; but, no one will recognize it as such. It's individual taste obviously, but if you want to spend a large amount on a watch AND have it recognized by others as a quality piece, then Rolex should be a strong consideration. It is second to none. I've never met a watch fanatic or 'geek' that would disagree with Rolex's quality, service and stature - style is the only point of disagreement I've run into and read.

If you are looking in the $10K price range, look no further. The 16622 (aka "The Platinum Yacht-Master" or "The Rolesium Yacht-Master") is an excellent piece. Highly accurate with features not found on any other Rolex such as the 'maxi-dial' (larger hour markers and hands than typical). This is one of the Rolexes you can wind. Further, it is NEVER discounted and rather difficult to find due to the limited quantities of this particular model. Since its release in 1997, it's been sought by collectors and Rolex lovers. It's not uncommon to find true, verified versions of these on the private after market selling for more than new. Verified Rolexes always hold their value based on condition and the 16622 is the only Rolex besides the Stainless Daytona that has greater value.

So, you might be asking "what exactly on this watch IS platinum and what is stainless (Rolex's own 420 of course)?" The dial and the bezel are both platinum. Everything else is Rolex's high quality 420 stainless steel. The case machined from a solid block of it then highly polished. The links, the same, but the center links highly polished and outer links brushed giving a nice 'two-tone' look. The attention to detail is there with an embossed, raised Rolex crown on the trip lock winding crown, a red second hand, "Yacht-Master" printed on the face in red, a crown embossed on the clasp lock and Rolex

Overall, the 16622 is a great looking, unassuming Rolex. It's not too "in your face", but does grab one's eye. One who knows Rolex will quickly recognize the classic design. One who doesn't will take a second glance and I've caught people next to me tilting their heads reading the face - unless hard of seeing, people will quickly recognize the Crown and "Rolex" on the Platinum dial.

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Rolex Mens Watch 16622 - NO SALES TAX (Outside California) - Silver Dial - Platinum Bezel - Self Winding Automatic Movement - Certificate of Authenticity - Polished with Brushed Steel Case & Oysterlock Bracelet - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - Manufacturer Box & Manual - 100 Meters / 330 Feet Water Resistant - 40mm = 1 1/2" Case, 7" Adjustable Bracelet - Deployment Buckle - Luminescent Hands & Markers - Screw Down Crown & Caseback

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Rolex Daytona Oyster Perpetual Men's Watch Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This tells me that the seller does not have this item in stock and, once sold, will go out into the gray market and buy the watch.As these watches are available in the $9,000 range in the gray market the seller stands to make a heck of a profit off whomever buys from him.

This watch has a suggested list price of $7900.00 from an authorized Rolex dealer.Not a bad markup.

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Rolex Daytona Men's Watch - 116520 - WITH SERIAL NUMBERS - Black Dial - Stainless Steel Case and Oysterlock Bracelet - Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph - Certified Automatic Chronometer Movement - Screw Down Crown - Certificate of Authenticity - Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal - 100 Meters / 330 Feet Water Resistant - 40mm = 1 1/2" Case, 7" Adjustable Bracelet - Manufacturer Box & Manual

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Omega Women's 1571.71.00 Constellation My Choice Quartz Small Watch Review

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(More customer reviews)I grew up in a house where watches were extremely valued -- my first "major gift" that I remembered from my dad was a watch.

I have this particular watch -- I chose the "My Choice" because I fell in love with the pyramid markers used for the hour markers. I have the mother of pearl version though I have to say that I would also love to get a blue-faced version as well. I have had it many years and actually bought it pre-owned and it has kept perfect time since the day I have gotten it. There are no regular maintenance intervals required (unlike Rolex) -- it just works regardless of what I am doing or where I am.

In the luxury watch world -- there are two primary brands (well... a lot more but at least in the realm of "attainable" by anyone other than the CEOs of wall street firms): Rolex and Omega. Rolex seems to garner all the attention while Omega sits in the relatively quiet background.

Omega has been around at least as long as Rolex -- it is also a Swiss watch. Their accuracy is on par with Rolex.

However, Omega has done many things to make themselves more appealing than Rolex -- they do not have a "one-look-fits-all" styling. They have several lines including the Constellation (this watch), the Omega Women's Seamaster 300M Quartz Watch #2224.80.00 which is a little more "rugged", the Omega DeVille. All lines have a distinct look to suit your tastes and all are watches that will last you a lifetime and be something to pass on to your children.

Omega customer service is much friendlier than Rolex. For example, you could purchase a pre-owned Omega watch and email Omega with the serial number and other information and they can tell you if that watch is genuine (like Rolex -- there are many "fakes" on the market to watch out for) and exactly when that watch was made and the type of watch. If you were to try to get that information from Rolex, you would never receive a response.

As another reviewer pointed out -- Omega's hold their value and they continue to work decade after decade. I collect vintage watches and Omegas from the 40s or 50s keep the same level of precision as my newer watches. In fact, many would argue that the older Omegas -- mostly with a manual winding mechanism -- are superior time pieces to those that are relatively mass-produced today.

In my mind, the main difference between Rolex and Omega is 1. Marketing and 2. Styling. Rolex has clearly spent a great deal more on marketing their watch as "the watch to own". However, they also have the distinctive styling that makes you seem more like you are about the name brand than the quality.

Finally, the cost of ownership for Omega is much much lower. Rolex watches have, for the most part, stayed true to their automatic winding roots (as opposed to using quartz technology). Consequently, every 2-4 years, a Rolex must be serviced in order to continue to work. The only way to do this safely is to find an "Rolex authorized service" facility -- which means sending your watch away for several weeks to be worked on. This service will cost at least several hundred dollars. You could argue that if you can afford a Rolex, then that is no big a deal. However, do you really want to be without your watch for weeks at a time?

If you choose a Rolex or an Omega, you will enjoy wearing a supreme time piece and both will appreciate in value. However, if you want to have the option to express your own individualism with an understated elegance, then Omega, in my opinion, gives you more options to do this.

Finally, as I alluded to, you might want to consider Vintage Omegas or Rolex watches -- both have superior craftsmanship to the newer watches and frankly, as I have gotten older, there is something appealing to knowing that you are owning a piece of history. Vintage watches often have a lot of character sometimes lacking in the newer mass-produced versions. Vintage watches will be as reliable and dependable as newer watches (with the exception of water tightness -- watches made before the late 50s or 60s did not tend to have the water seals that more modern watches employ so you definitely aren't going to want to go scuba diving in your vintage watches to the same extent.

If you do decide to go the Vintage route, make sure you deal with a reputable dealer since there are many forgeries for both Rolex and Omega on the market. Educate yourself regarding the prices of vintage watches by looking at Vintage watch websites.

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Blending classic timepiece design with refined European style, this Omega Constellation women's watch offers graceful lines and a medium-sized width. Part of the Cindy Crawford My Choice collection, this fully silver watch offers an appealing balance of luxury, durability, and precision (with its Swiss quartz watch movement). Its highly polished stainless steel case is topped by a brushed bezel that features engraved Roman numerals in black and curved claw accents at 3 and 9 o'clock. The silver stainless steel bracelet band flows seamlessly from the case and is slightly tapered. It's composed of alternating wide links and contrasting thin bands, and is joined by a secure push-button safety clasp.
The iridescent white mother-of-pearl dial background also includes silver-tone baton hands and square, multi-faceted hour markers that reflect light like diamonds. Other features include a scratch-resistant and glare-proofed domed sapphire crystal, a distinctive Cabochon crown, and water resistance to 30 meters (99 feet) The watch case measures 27.7mm across and 8mm (0.31 inches) deep.
Mother-of-pearl is the pearlescent material found on the inside of mollusk shells likeabalone, oysters, and mussels, which can be scraped off, sliced thin, and applied to all manner of jewelry.
The Omega Story
The Omega watch story begins in 1848, when founder Louis Brandt began hand assembling key-wound precision pocket watches from parts supplied by local craftsmen in his principality La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the northwest corner of Switzerland. However, the Omega name didn't appear until 1894, after Louis Brandt had passed away and his watchmaking traditions were taken over by his sons, Louis-Paul and Cesar Brandt. Omega watches have long been associated with glamorous screen and sports stars--the Omega Seamaster is famous for being the watch of choice for James Bond--with current ambassadors including Pierce Brosnan, Nicole Kidman, tennis player Anna Kournikova, and swimmers Michael Phelps and Ian Thorpe.
But Omega is more than just a fashionable watch. In 1965, the Omega Speedmaster chronograph was "flight-qualified by NASA for all manned space missions" as the only wristwatch to have withstood all of the U.S. space agency's severe tests, including passing grades for extreme shocks, vibrations, and temperatures ranging from -18 to +93 degrees Celsius. The greatest moment in the Speedmaster's history was undoubtedly 20 July 1969 at 02:56 GMT, when it recorded man's first steps on the Moon's surface as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Today, Omega is known for its rigorous testing of new movements, cases, and bands. Each new Omega movement is tested on the wrist in existing Omega models, while various laboratory tests are conducted to determine temperature-resistance, shock-resistance and vibration-resistance.

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Rolex Daytona White Index Dial Oyster Bracelet Mens Watch 116520WSO Review

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(More customer reviews)If you own a Daytona, as I do, that is all you have to say.

People who know them, pick up on them right away. They are scarce, and hard to get. That is why if you can get one at jeweler retail $7500, you are lucky.

You can be around people who wear Rolexes, and the sophisticated ones notice it right off the get go. Walk into any jewelry store, and the counter people notice it as you walk in. Its a rush.

Did you know that Rolex prohibits sales people from wearing a Daytona in their stores because customers become angry when they notice them, and find out how few of them are allocated to a store. The waiting list goes to their better customers, and can take years to move up.

If you like the watch, bite the bullet,
and buy it. Otherwise you will waste time, and money waiting to find one.

Ed in Naples

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Stainless steel case with a stainless steel bracelet. Fixed, engraved bezel bezel. White dial with luminous hands and luminous dots hour markers. Minute markers around the outer rim. Luminiscent hands and dial markers. Three: 12 hours, 30 minutes, 60 seconds. Automatic movement. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Case diameter: 40 mm. Deployment clasp. Water resistant at 100 meters / 330 feet. Functions: hours/ minutes/ seconds/ chronograph. AdditionalInfo: perpetual cosmograph. Rolex Daytona White Index Dial Oyster Bracelet Mens Watch 116520WSO.

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