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Sorry to Have Missed the Action -- My Rolex and Citizen

In Response To: Re: ROLEX vs OMEGA ()

wow, I missed a couple of days, and so much action . . . trolls, hand-made Rolexes, Tissots, Jaguars, pick-up trucks, yachts, Armani suits, and so many other interesting things being discussed.
Shown below are two of my favorite watches, from my collection. Guess what: I think that they are both fantastic watches, with many common traits. Some days I am in the mood for the Rolex; sometimes in the mood for the Citizen. Lately, it's been more of the Citizen; less of the Rolex.
One of the great things about true collectors / enthusiasts is that they can be excited about great watches from different eras, that employ different technologies, at different price points, and that are sold by different companies. This Rolex is not better than the Citizen (for example, if I need a watch to be highly-accurate or to wear if I want to see the lume). The Rolex may not even be more "collectible" (as this particular Citizen is very scarce).
The real enthusiasts don't go around bashing brands or proclaiming "my brand is better than yours"; rather, they can appreciate good things about many different watches.
Jeff
[Owner of one 1967 Mini Cooper S, one 2007 MINI Cooper S, three Acuras (two Integras and one TSX) and one Honda Odyssey, all very fine cars]

: WOW !!! I've really set the cat amongst the pigeons!! Calm down
: boys!! No offence meant (or taken).
: You all have good watches. Are you happy now? Know what my
: favourite watch is? A TISSOT PR 516.
: Know what PR stands for? Particularly Robust. Know what. TISSOT was
: first and THEN omega was born.
: Know what? A ROLEX is a better watch than an omega!!!

: Cheers