Bremont Vs Rolex

[dukerules]

Bremonts aren't cheap, but I still think you get a lot of watch for the money. Of course, tastes are tastes, so buy what you like and spend what you can afford.

[koda240]

I like both Bremont and Rolex and prefer one over the other based on the circumstances. As for people noticing. I dont give a shit what setting I'm in. I'll wear whatever watch i want. People can think it's fake, i have style, or I'm a douchebag and i wouldn't give it a second thought.

[matt.wu]

Bremonts aren't cheap, but I still think you get a lot of watch for the money. Of course, tastes are tastes, so buy what you like and spend what you can afford.

That's basically what I was getting at as well. These comparisons are pointless. Those who are trying to make logical sense are fooling themselves. Neither is better than the other objectively because no true objective standard exists to quantify the watch as a whole.

And similarly to Drew, I've had a bunch of people notice when I'm wearing a Rolex. Omega too. I don't know where you guys are where people won't recognize a Sub or a bright orange PO. Remember, just because it's true for you, it doesn't mean it's true for everyone else.

It's an odd thing, trying to speak in absolutes based solely on your personal experience....

[Panerai7]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

[1954Selmer]

95% of comments I've received are when I wear a Rolex, and half of those are "is it real"

With virtually perfect fakes out there most people can't even tell the difference

Funny... When I get the "is it real" comment.... My response is simple: "Of course it's not"

[JP Chestnut]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

It's where you are, how you act (I guess), and probably who you know. I received zero comments in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF over the 10 years I lived there

[bedlam]

I see patients in a public hospital daily. I see them looking at my watch (there is a fair bit of 'sizing me up' on my attire generally that goes on as I'm dealing with chronic health problems and the bulk are falling out of employment and self-conscious about their failing social status) and it would feel weird to wear something obviously high-end. When I bought my SM500 I also looked at Tudor and Rolex options and couldn't justify the extra money based on objective component quality and worksmanship. I never buy stuff based on selling it.

[toxicavenger]

the only watch anyone noticed I was wearing was the Maratac Pilot

[Terpits]

Bremonts aren't cheap, but I still think you get a lot of watch for the money. Of course, tastes are tastes, so buy what you like and spend what you can afford.

That's basically what I was getting at as well. These comparisons are pointless. Those who are trying to make logical sense are fooling themselves. Neither is better than the other objectively because no true objective standard exists to quantify the watch as a whole.

And similarly to Drew, I've had a bunch of people notice when I'm wearing a Rolex. Omega too. I don't know where you guys are where people won't recognize a Sub or a bright orange PO. Remember, just because it's true for you, it doesn't mean it's true for everyone else.

It's an odd thing, trying to speak in absolutes based solely on your personal experience....

well said (#2) You're one smart dude, my friend.

Yeah. That's Confucius shit right there.

[Panerai7]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

It's where you are, how you act (I guess), and probably who you know. I received zero comments in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF over the 10 years I lived there

Agreed.
I went to a birthday party few weeks ago.
The guy is Armenian and pretty much everyone was straight off the boat from Armenia or Russia.
I've never seen so many show offs at one place. Smoking outside, that's all everyone talked about, how much were their shoes, sunglasses, suits, watches, cars, sq footage of their homes etc etc. It was kinda funny, entertaining and so 3rd world mentality

[Terpits]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

It's where you are, how you act (I guess), and probably who you know. I received zero comments in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF over the 10 years I lived there

Agreed.
I went to a birthday party few weeks ago.
The guy is Armenian and pretty much everyone was straight off the boat from Armenia or Russia.
I've never seen so many show offs at one place. Smoking outside, that's all everyone talked about, how much were their shoes, sunglasses, suits, watches, cars, sq footage of their homes etc etc. It was kinda funny, entertaining and so 3rd world mentality

They actually spoke English??

[JP Chestnut]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

It's where you are, how you act (I guess), and probably who you know. I received zero comments in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF over the 10 years I lived there

Agreed.
I went to a birthday party few weeks ago.
The guy is Armenian and pretty much everyone was straight off the boat from Armenia or Russia.
I've never seen so many show offs at one place. Smoking outside, that's all everyone talked about, how much were their shoes, sunglasses, suits, watches, cars, sq footage of their homes etc etc. It was kinda funny, entertaining and so 3rd world mentality

I would have just said "who gives a shit about your shoes? I have a 10 inch dick" and walked away.

[Panerai7]

I agree it must be area specific.
Here in Charlotte the watch scene is practically non existent

It's where you are, how you act (I guess), and probably who you know. I received zero comments in Berkeley, Oakland, and SF over the 10 years I lived there

Agreed.
I went to a birthday party few weeks ago.
The guy is Armenian and pretty much everyone was straight off the boat from Armenia or Russia.
I've never seen so many show offs at one place. Smoking outside, that's all everyone talked about, how much were their shoes, sunglasses, suits, watches, cars, sq footage of their homes etc etc. It was kinda funny, entertaining and so 3rd world mentality

They actually spoke English??

No everyone spoke Russian

[Jeep99dad]

So
OS300>Rolex> Bremont

[4pfrench]

I think people notice Rolex's but it's not comment worthy. They take a mental note. "How'd that douchebag get a Rolex! Must be fake! Or look at that Rolex snob! Or hey, the bro's got taste!" But with other watches more people tend to say, "Nice watch! That's cool what is it!" This is currently the Bremont market...

I can safely say that I have never once had a watch commented on by a "not a watch" person. Even people I know, who may be aware that I'm into watches, don't say anything. The only time I get a comment is when I'm wearing something unusual and a fellow watch enthusiast notices it. My IWC 3536 is probably my most commented on watch.

This...I have a couple "non-watch" friends who now notice and wants to know "what is special about that one...". - but for the most part, it is crickets...

And I'm just fine with that.

[Panerai7]

So
OS300>Rolex> Bremont

Jesus, finally you see it!

[dukerules]

Yep, mostly crickets. I've had a few patients and nurses notice a Rolex (which makes me cringe). Other than that, a few saleswomen commenting on Panerai, and one guy at a soccer game who noticed my BP FF.

[BBK357]

Yep, mostly crickets. I've had a few patients and nurses notice a Rolex (which makes me cringe). Other than that, a few saleswomen commenting on Panerai, and one guy at a soccer game who noticed my BP FF.

I work with mostly the same Drs everyday and one has a Tag Aquaracer, one a citizen that looks like a seiko arnie and the others don't wear watches. But when I'm off unit and especially on elevators I check out people's wrists. I've seen a few Subs on Drs. If it's not a Rolex Sub it's a Timex or something.
If not a Dr the common hospital worker has a GShock or the women have those stupid white ones from the gift shop.

[mattjmcd]

MSRP on a the Rolex is $8100
MSRP on the Terranova is $6500...
====================
Resale about 78-85% for the Rolex
Resale for the Bremont 65%
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Bremont has established a solid reputation making a specific type of watch.....Just not in the same league as Rolex...

I think it's apple and oranges....I think Bremont vs Breitling might be a better comparison---

Maybe compare the Terranova to the Super Ocean GMT

Just my take...

Mike

Totally concur. This is a solid and apt comparison. Almost any "______ vs Rolex" comparo ( that doesn't feature one of the so-called Trinity ) is going to come out with Rolex the winner. And perhaps rightly so.

Speaking for myself, I like the Bremont better but recognize that for a lot of people the ExpII is going to be a better choice... especially if resale value is a major consideration.

[giosdad]

MSRP on a the Rolex is $8100
MSRP on the Terranova is $6500...
====================
Resale about 78-85% for the Rolex
Resale for the Bremont 65%
====================

Bremont has established a solid reputation making a specific type of watch.....Just not in the same league as Rolex...

I think it's apple and oranges....I think Bremont vs Breitling might be a better comparison---

Maybe compare the Terranova to the Super Ocean GMT

Just my take...

Mike

Mike, I asked AD MSRP TN is only on rubber strap!! May be another USD600-800 more for Ti bracelet, that sums to USD 7200.

That AD is giving bad info out. The retail of the Terra Nova on rubber is $5995 with the bracelet model at $6745.

Those prices are from a very good source.

[JBZ]

Bremonts aren't cheap, but I still think you get a lot of watch for the money. Of course, tastes are tastes, so buy what you like and spend what you can afford.

That's basically what I was getting at as well. These comparisons are pointless. Those who are trying to make logical sense are fooling themselves. Neither is better than the other objectively because no true objective standard exists to quantify the watch as a whole.

And similarly to Drew, I've had a bunch of people notice when I'm wearing a Rolex. Omega too. I don't know where you guys are where people won't recognize a Sub or a bright orange PO. Remember, just because it's true for you, it doesn't mean it's true for everyone else.

It's an odd thing, trying to speak in absolutes based solely on your personal experience....

Exactly.

[JP Chestnut]

Bremonts aren't cheap, but I still think you get a lot of watch for the money. Of course, tastes are tastes, so buy what you like and spend what you can afford.

That's basically what I was getting at as well. These comparisons are pointless. Those who are trying to make logical sense are fooling themselves. Neither is better than the other objectively because no true objective standard exists to quantify the watch as a whole.

And similarly to Drew, I've had a bunch of people notice when I'm wearing a Rolex. Omega too. I don't know where you guys are where people won't recognize a Sub or a bright orange PO. Remember, just because it's true for you, it doesn't mean it's true for everyone else.

It's an odd thing, trying to speak in absolutes based solely on your personal experience....

Exactly.

Are you a lawyer or something?

[matt.wu]

I did put that there on purpose.

[JBZ]

I did put that there on purpose.