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Originally Posted by Maynard
Rolex has the unusual distinction of being THE high-end watch status symbol (for those who don't know watches), and also a huge name in aviation/police/military circles, so no doubt it has weird and non-linear predictors. These are iconic niches, so if Rolex folded, somebody else would take their place - The poseurs of the world NEED a flashy show-off bit of jewelry to tell the world they make more than they really do (and I'm always going to want a watch that JB could kill somebody with  ). I'm guessing that if you were to get similar figures on other watches costing >$5-10,000, things would look a little more predictable. I could be wrong - I'll ask my hairdresser (and what the hell are 'dinner-ladies'?). |
But all that aside, Rolex still makes a respectable watch. I'm not a Rolex fan, but as an enthusiast I accept that they make great timepieces and have earned their place in the market for a reason, all while competing against the Swatch Group. So it's hard to judge someone wearing a Rolex if they are a poser or not...
Other markets have brands that are more easily identifiable as poser brands, where their products aren't the greatest but they have a perception of being very high end due to aggressive marketing. I think Mont Blanc falls in that category for pens...
Or furthermore, a no-kidding high end company makes "affordable" models that the masses gobble up to be able to say the own something from that brand, but they are very watered down products.