I know this is not the most sensible place to post this but....
If you had the opportunity to trade a Rolex Submariner for the AT2000 would you do it?
I am having a dilemma as I have just purchased a 5001-09 which I love to the extent that I feel I need another IWC in my collection.
Thoughts?
Thanks
Richard Williams
You know what my answer will be...
I have little interest in Rolex. And the AT 2000 is on my wrist as I type this. I am sure you will get the opposite answer on a Rolex forum.
You know what my answer will be...
Richard,
Sure we are biased (as IWC collectors) - but at the end of the day, IWC have the credentials when it comes to TRUE divers watches. So if you were standing in the sidelines at a golf game, or at a tennis match, then maybe yes hang onto that Rolex.....but, if you want the real thing, then the AT 2000 is the way to go!
I am complertely biased pro-IWC but...
in all fairness to Rolex, they made some of the first true amateur dive watches in the 1950s and their vintage Comex models today are very valuable. Their Submariner and SeaDweller models are true and great dive watches, and I suppose their new DeepSea model is a fine watch too,
They aren't my style and they don't reflect my sense of craft, but I do believe that Rolex makes dive watches that probably are used more than any other by professional divers, at least those who still use mechancial watches (few, I would guess).
Regards,
Michael
I have no doubt that Rolex makes a fine...
diving watch. My disinterest is purely from a design perspective. I have never had any interest in the line but that says more about me than Rolex. I just don't like the way they look. Others I am sure will feel differently.
I agree
Rolex seems to have very good movements, reliable and accurate, at least I read this again and again. You never see them, I at least never saw a display back, so I am not sure if the finishing is refined. Reliability seems the main issue here. But I just don't like the image of the brand, The Submariner is an icon in shape, but looks a bit dated too. In a way, Rolex in not so exciting. My accountant has a decent looking Rolex, steel with a blue dial, almost atypical and really nice. I would buy the IWC.
Kind regards,
Paul, wearing steel VC Pilot's watch
Difficult
The Submariner is as you all say an iconic shape that works through thick and thin. The movement is nothing outstanding but keeps good time.
IWC creates a passion and desire - I can spend hours staring at my Portugese the detailing and finishing is exquisite. The way the face draws your eyes the shape of the hands is all perfect.
Aquatimer it is I think :) Metal or rubber strap?
I would get both but start with rubber. nt
I would toss the R over board without noting my >
GPS position. I would most definitely go for the Aquatimer 2000, and if I was looking for a brand to compare it against I would choose JLC not R.
Looking forward to you making a splash with a new AT 2000,
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Isobars.
Just the answer I was sort of searching for...
Thanks, time to order a white face AT I feel.....
Oh yes!
do it now...
unless of course it's the discontinued green bezel anniversary submariner which will be worth a lot more in a year or two and then you could trade it for a dearer aquatimer.
but by all means get rid of rolex and jump into iwc!
stephen
I did
I sold my first Rolex, a P-series Sea-Dweller shortly after buying it in order to upgrade to a 3536 Aquatimer. I've never regretted it for a moment. I agree that Rolex makes a great watch, and have since purchased them, but the specific niche was perfectly filled by my 3536.