Are Rolex movements bad like Walt Odets says?
Like any other movement, the Rolex movement has its drawbacks and is not eternal. (By the way, there is a fairly widespread rumor that Rolex watches have a lifetime warranty, but this is not true. Their warranty is valid for five years). Whatever you are told, after a certain time, any watch will break. The timing of how long they will last you depends on the quality, how they were assembled in the factory, as well as how you handle them. For example, I have a noob replica watches that has been working for more than a year and looks great. I treat them like all my other things (not very neat), but they feel great. It follows that not only expensive things can be of high quality. You just need to be careful when choosing things ..
I don’t agree with Walt Odets, I think that the movement of the Rolex watches is perfect. I own a Rolex for more than 5 years and it runs perfectly as it did in the first day. As a watch collector, I can say that Rolexes occupy a leading position in the world market for the sale of watches. Their quality is very high, and most importantly they are very comfortable and stylish. Today, there are many stores that sell watches, where you can save a little money and get a high-quality watch. I could even advise you which sites are best to take, so as not to fall for a fake. Remember, Rolexes are classics that will never die, they will always be in fashion and their production is always of high quality.
Walt Odets did a review of the Explorer in the TimeZone’s Horologium. It was not flattering. In a nutshell, Mr. Odets review says the Rolex Explorer is a solid watch that turns in surprisingly good performance considering the poor quality and finishing of the movement. There has been much debate on TimeZone over this article. Many of the flaws he points out in his review do not appear in other Rolex movements and, as the article itself says, the movement he tested kept time exceptionally well. This FAQ recommends that if you read the article also look at Jocke’s amazing photos of his movements (and others) and try to find the same flaws. Also, feel free to read the many responses in TZ’s archives. Posting this FAQ to either the Rolex or Public forums usually does not yield helpful responses. In short, don’t let it get your blood pressure up.
