God doesn't need to know what time it is.


Value of anything is a most fascinating subject to me.

Eric Clapton hasn't owned this  Rolex Daytona for nearly 20 years. It 's probably been in storage since he dumped it and is expected to fetch north of $1.6M?

For that much I'd want his playing ability AND his stereo system.

 

 

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@secretguy:  You and I agree on many things but sadly you are way off on Clapton.  Most of the great respected guitarists of all time (Albert Lee, Yngwee Malmsteen, Joe Bonamassa etc) all say Clapton is a fabulous improvisational talent and blues player--Yngwe saying Clapton's guitar on John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers album defines blues playing.  Is he the best of all time--no---is he a great guitar player--yes.  Would love to know what successful trained musician  thinks he's a "hack" ?  Oh and don't mention Ritchie Blackmore--his jealousy of Clapton is well known.  For the record Clapton thinks Albert Lee is the best.

The problem with EC's playing from my perspective is I always seem to know which note comes next which for me makes him boring. As for his watch, who the F cares. We are sitting on the brink of a nuclear war, getting as close as the Cuban missile crisis and this is what we have to talk about, a silly watch that people wear only to prove they are rich. I bet Putin has one.

It bring tear to my eye to hear such good example of why so many buy cheap watch and drive old car. I never understand why guy no work harder and try get ahead but it make sense some want nothing good.I think maybe that what make world go in circle. That thing moving like 25,000 mile per hour so move out the way I coming through.

Once again mijostyn shows his bon ami. 

As to Rolexes, they are both a cliche' and a marvel to behold. The steel versions (which in the hobby are ironically known as "tool watches") are made from harder steel than any other mass produced watch. And let it be known that despite their high resale prices they are mass produced. And yet, their movements are among the most reliable and advanced, particularly their newest movements. 

There are only three brands of watches that routinely go up in value despite being worn/used and they are Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and yes, Rolex. Fact. And with A-P it is really only the Royal Oak model that can be counted on to appreciate in value. 

I only wear finest watch clothes and shoe. The girl pass to ground when I strut through same space as she.