The “Mechaquartz Watch” costs $89.75
Its actually called ADDIESDIVE 36 MM Small Dial Quartz Watch VH31 Wrist Watches Stainless Steel Sapphire Crystal Luminous Waterproof 100 M
Available on Amazon.com
It doesn’t have a Parachrom hairspring like a real Rolex Explorer 36 automatic watch.
Thats because its a quartz watch that is more accurate than a Rolex Explorer 36.
A real Rolex Explorer watch is -2/+2 Sec A Day Accurate.
The Addiesdive 36 MM watch is accurate to .5 Sec A Day.
Thats #1 on my requirements. An accurate watch.
The $7,500 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer is accurate but why would
I pay $7,500 for a watch with -2/+2 seconds accuracy a day when I
can purchase the Addiesdive 36 MM watch for $89.75 which has an
accuracy of -.5/+.5 seconds a day?
Now lets talk about the steel used to make the Rolex Oyster Perpetual
and the Addiesdive 36 MM watch.
Like 316L, 904L stainless steel is a low-carbon austenitic stainless steel. However, its chemical composition includes greater numbers of chromium (19-23%) and molybdenum (4-5%), which gives the alloy greater corrosion resistance than 316L.
Some people are familiar with 904L stainless steel as a metal commonly used to produce Rolex watches, which speaks to its high quality and durability.
Seawater is highly unpredictable. It can have dramatic variances in temperature, chloride level, and the presence of microorganisms or debris. Therefore, a BWMS filter must be durable enough to withstand these changes.
Both 316L and 904L stainless steel contain chromium, which reacts with oxygen in the air to form a thin, protective layer of chromium oxide on the surface of the alloy. However, it is important to note that 904L contains more chromium than 316L. This means it is likely to provide greater protection over a longer period of time.
To further understand the differences between 904L and 316L stainless steel, we must examine the hardness of both metals. The best way to do this is to look at the Rockwell Scale, which measures the indentation hardness of a material. Metals that score highly on the Rockwell scale are harder, which implies that they will be strong and withstand any bumps or bruises.
Both 904L and 316L stainless steel have a Rockwell hardness value below 95, which is typical for most stainless steel. This means that they will be able to withstand most forces.
904L stainless steel and 316L stainless steel are both readily available for purchase. Many industries and companies use 904L stainless steel, and the alloy has some brand recognition as it is famously used by watch manufacturers like Rolex and OMEGA. 316L stainless steel is commonly used for exhaust manifolds, heat exchangers, jet engine parts, and much more.
But which alloys offer the most “bang for your buck”?
If you look solely at the numbers, 316L may seem like the more attractive choice. Because of its widespread use across so many industries, this metal is both easy to purchase and available for a lower price.
904L tends to cost about 1.3 times more than 316L, which can make some manufacturers balk at the idea of producing all their filter screens from this material.
Unless your going to go diving in seawater you don’t need to buy a Rolex
that has the 904L stainless steel that costs about 1.3 more than the 316L
stainless steel which the Addiesdive 36 MM watch contains.
Thats the #2 reason I don’t need to buy a $7,500 Rolex watch.
I don’t go diving in the sea. Do you?
Rolex promotes their watches using the 904L steel which is less corrosive
in sea water.
How much does this add to the cost of a Rolex?
Too much.
What if a Rolex used the 316L stainless steel instead?
This would be just fine unless you go deep sea diving.
Next up is the watch movements.
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch uses the caliber 3130 – No Date
The “Perpetual” in a Rolex Perpetual Movement refers to the ability of the watch to run on the energy provided by the motion of the wearer’s wrist rather than manual winding.
Invented by Rolex in 1931, the Perpetual rotor drives this ability using a centrally-mounted winding weight that is able to rotate a full 360 degrees.
It has a Blue Parachron Hairspring which is impervious to magnetic fields.
Because the Rolex Perpetual Movment is affected by magnetic fields.
How much does this affect the cost of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Watch?
A lot.
The Addiesdive Model # AD202302 has a seiko VH31 movement that uses
a quartz crystal to keep it very accurate. -.5/+.5 seconds a day.
https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-vh31/
Its not affected by magnetic fields like the Rolex Perpetual Movement which is less accurate -2/+2 seconds a day.
Both watches have a sapphire crystal scratch resistant face.
How much does Rolex add to the cost for this?
The watch bands look very similar for the above watches.
Its just you pay a lot more to be able to quickly adjust the Rolex watch band and its made a little better.
Both watches have the iconic black 3-6-9 dial with a triangle at 12:00 which was designed for legibility, but it also makes a powerful style statement.
Its numbers, hour markers, and hands have long-lasting and quite attractive blue luminosity.
The Rolex may glow in the dark a little longer.
How much did that add to the cost of a Rolex Explorer?
Here is the bottom line.
The Addiesdive Model AD202302 is the Perfect Watch.
It looks just like a $7,500 Explorer Oyster Perpetual Watchexcept for the Rolex logos on the watch.
It costs $89.75 with free shipping on Amazon.
Visit the Addiesdive Store.
Now lets talk about the Perfect watch.
Below is a picture of the Perfect Rolex Watch.
A real Rolex Explorer. If new $7,500 if used $13,595
https://www.bobswatches.com/vintage-rolex-explorer-ref-1016-stainless-steel.html
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I did some additional research and found the answer to the question:
Can you make your own Rolex from parts of a Rolex?
well, you’ve struck on basically what i and other watch restorers actually do.
much of vintage watch restoration is ebaying or otherwise finding parts for watches that themselves may basically be considered nothing more than parts.
the problem with a rolex that doesn’t exist with most other brands is that all rolex are registered with the manufacturer when sold by serial number, which is a great thing in many respects, but can also create some dismaying problems.
when you take a rolex in to the company for repairs or servicing, no matter the vintage of the watch (excluding perhaps some early models), they will first check the serial number to see if it is listed as stolen or reported missing, or is in fact a legit rolex.
if it is not, they confiscate the watch then and there, and you lose it. even if you thought you were purchasing it in a legit transaction. or if the seller thought it was a legit watch. a rolex can be stolen, then sold through may sellers on ebay and elsewhere, but if it had originally been listed with rolex as stolen, they will take it if ever brought in and the person bringing it in will be the loser.
so, when it comes to making rolex watches from the parts of other rolexes, cannibalized pieces akin to salvage cars which are used to keep others running (having a ’96 thunderbird i know much about that), there are concerns.
one concern is that many watch restorers are not that attentive to doing things properly, putting wrong movements in cases with wrong dials, wrong hands, etc., etc.
so from that standpoint you can certainly make a rolex from parts and parts of other rolexes, but if you are purchasing such a watch you want everything to be correct, not what they call a frankenwatch…a term that is self-explanatory.
next, with rolex, you need to be sure the serial number on the case is one you have title to, or at least is not stolen/reported missing, or otherwise able to be confiscated if a future owner brings it into rolex for authentification or servicing.
my watchmaker worked for years for rolex and has proper authorization to purchase authentic parts from rolex for repairs, which he does on equipment he acquired over the years that rolex itself uses for their repairs/servicing. he has taken cases that have no legitimacy issues and brought them back to exquisite condition with proper movements, proper dials, case refinishing if needed, etcetera. for older rolex which the company or parts houses no longer have parts, he will source his cannibalized older watches or hunt on ebay, both things i do with other brands.
i am not a watchmaker, but i’ve taken many watches to him which he is not an authority on, specifically WW2 military issue pieces, including those from the Luftwaffe, ordnance and all. he will admit to me he hasn’t the slightest bit of knowledge on them and depends on me with my learning, books, online research, to know what parts which with to recreate them. i, of course, often need to source and supply the parts as i often know suppliers he isn’t familiar with.
but when it comes to rolex, he is one of the top restorers in the world.
So yes, with given and noted pitfalls, a rolex can be built or reconstructed from parts.
https://www.quora.com/Can-you-assemble-your-own-Rolex-watch-by-buying-parts
https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Kurtz-6
Does a Rolex keep better time than an inexpensive quartz watch?
No. Just more expensive time.
https://www.quora.com/profile/Michael-Kurtz-6
Final ruling: Seeing that this is all my opinion, albeit with close to 30yrs in the vintage watch business, I’d say Omega comes closest to meeting the valuation question. They can’t be blamed because their pieces are so in demand they are able to charge a few thousand more than they might objectively be valued.
Rolex on the other hand has taken the money and run.
The last time i felt buying a Rolex might be objectively worth it was 1999 when purchasing a brand new Submariner for $3200 i believe. Even a few years after that as prices rose. But now $17,000+???? Pleeeeeze. Bring that down by more than half and you’d get, at best, what that piece is objectively worth.
But then again, the valuation of goods is in large part driven by cache concerns and capitalistic supply and demand.
What is the reason behind people purchasing expensive watches like Rolex instead of more affordable options like Seiko etc?
The answer to your question is in personal desire. What we need, or tell ourselves we need.
Not in any technical difference betwixt and between a Rolex Sub and a current Seiko $400 diver, both of which will last equally as long if serviced properly, be as rugged as each other, and can be adjusted to be as accurate as each other.
Rolex DateJust. The watch is an hour and more behind after it has not been on the hand for 1 day. Is this normal?
If you’re not comprehensively versed in automatic watches, then you might not realize unless you wear an automatic around 8hrs a day with moderate movement throughout (or 5hrs with lotssss of movement, etc, etc) it will run down and either stop, or before stopping, run down and be very slow.
Plus you don’t just slap an auto watch on your wrist and think it will be wind itself. One needs to give it a half dozen full winds at least to start it off.
I have a question about the value of vintage Rolex watches. The 1966 Speedking Oyster and the perpetual close to the same year. Both brand new never wore and have their certificates. What is the value?
The value is whatever someone will pay. Good ole capitalism.
You’ll have to do the work to find out what your likely sales value would be. Or pay someone to give you some estimate. But then you’ll have to see if you can get that amount.
The best way to go about it is to go to watch websites selling those watches in the condition yours are in, and with the same box/instructions/warranty or whatever you have with them, and see what they’re asking. Check the sold items (which you can do on ebay) and see how much they sold for. See what they’re asking for listed items and how long they’ve been sitting there.
That’s exactly what i’ve done for the last 30 years. Two sites i can think of that are great for this are ebay of course, and Chrono24.
https://www.chrono24.com/search/browse.htm
After that i’m sure you can google others.
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If you just gotta have a Real Rolex Watch you can find one here.
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/index.htm
This is better than ebay etc.
But I would not buy one.
It costs way to much. Its over priced. I can get replica for less.
I don’t need to buy one for an investment.
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If you just gotta have a Rolex why not purchase a legal replica watch.
Its looks just like a Real Rolex but only costs $260.85 compared to a
real Rolex $7,500 for the Explorer model.
https://myreplicawatches.io/product/explorer-40mm-silver-black-replica-2-rep/?currency=USD
People will see the replica watch and think it is a real Rolex.
Its up to you if you tell them its a replica.
Of course if you sell the Rolex replica you should inform the
person buying the watch its not a real Rolex but a replica.
If I owned this replica and someone ask me if it was a real Rolex
I would answer, “what do you think?”
I would keep them quessing. Pic is below. Can you tell?
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A real Addiesdive Explorer. (This is the watch I own.)
Better than a Rolex in my opinion. Costs thousands less, keeps much
better time, looks great like a Rolex – without the massive cost, its
well constructed, doesn’t need servicing like a Rolex, its waterproof like a Rolex but that is not important to me – won’t be taking a shower or
swimming with it on.
Like A Rolex is purchased to impress so is the Addiesdive Explorer Watch.
Its just as impressive as a Rolex to me.
A Real AddiesDive Model # AD202302
Very similar looking watches.
Big difference in cost.
Both are accurate.
Both are the perfect watch.
One works in sea water and the other one does not.
One is more accurate but costs less.
One has the Rolex name and reselling value.
One has the addiesdive name and doesn’t have much
resale value.
One is over hyped in quality and price when compared.
A Rolex is a beautiful watch but is overpriced.
A addiesdive watch is not overpriced and is also
a beautiful watch.
Its hard to tell the Rolex from the Addiesdive Watch if you ignore
the fact the Addiesdive watch has no Rolex logo.
Both are what I call the perfect watch.
https://www.realmenrealstyle.com/perfect-watch-rolex-explorer/
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Captain Convey Watch Comment
Yes I own the perfect watch.
Can you guess which one?
Here are some clues:
It costs less.
It is more accurate.
I don’t use it to go diving in saltwater.
I glows in the dark.
It doesn’t tick.
Its affordable.
Its isn’t affected by magnetic fields except if I stand
next to an unshielded transformer etc.
Its the perfect watch.
Before I posted this article this afternoon I noticed someone
Bob, I think he said was his name, wearing guess what?
A real Rolex Perpetual Explorer!
It was the first time I had seen a real Rolex of any kind.
He told me it was a gift given years ago.
Bob said he doesn’t wear it to tell time.
He doesn’t use it to tell time.
Bob said he just wears it to remind him of what the
gift means to him.
He said he uses his iPhone to tell the time.
Bob also said he wasn’t worried about time because he
could die at any second.
I didn’t know what to say when I hear that.
Now that I have had time, took the time, noted the time
and read the time, 🙂 , I can take the time to respond to Bob.
It is true anyone can die at any time.
It sounded like Bob was saying he could die at any second so
why be concerned with the time.
Personally I also don’t worry about dieing because I am trusting
in Jesus as my saviour.
Its important to know where your going to spend eternity because
when your time is up its too late to make a profession of faith if
you have not done so.
My favorite Bible verse is John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
https://goodnewspost.com/43_003.htm
Psalm 90:12
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
90:12 number our days. Compare Deuteronomy 32:29 in Moses’ valedictory address to the children of Israel. A person has only about eighteen thousand days in which he could apply his life to eternal values, so it is vitally important to be “redeeming the time” (Ephesians 5:16).
(Study Bible Beginning at Genesis 1:1 To Revelation)
Defender’s Study Bible (KJV Study Bible With Notes)