Wow there buddy..... From one watch guy to another.. You're lists are off a bit.
Let me clear this up. Nothing is wrong with buying any watch you mentioned. Although you did leave a few out like Corum, Hublot, Chopard, IWC, ect....
For sure purchasing a Rolex is not the same as buying a FM Master Banker or an AP Royal Oak... But Rolex has a style, its been classic forever and has barely changed. Just look at the "pre daytona" and what we see today as the daytona. Same deal with the full Rolex line. Only a few watches were "discontinued" and most today are the same as they were 50 years ago. Rolex is instantly recognized by many and is a great way to get into watch collecting. I own a few and am always looking to add to my collection. Also, I must mention that resale value is way better on a Rolex then a FM or AS or Blancpain.
Try taking your Breguet to the local watch shop to sell or to trade and see what happens. Its supply and demand my friend and they'll always be more people looking to buy a Rolex then there will be trying to get the newest Breguet.
Breitling.... One of the best watchmakers in the business. You show me one other watch thats encompassed what the Breitling emergency mission has done.
Tag Heuer.. Clearly not a top contender for best watches out there but it is one of the best watches to get if you working at a lower price point. Tag has the best movements out there,, keeps time like a champ and brand recognition is amazing due to all the placements tag has, be it the Olympics, F1, or any one of the 100 other places that use tag for timing events.
Cartier... Mehh.. I have a few.. They used to me more desirable and much nicer as well.. I find the newer models cant hold rank on some of the older more traditional styles like the Tank and Roadster.
For women though.... Its a whole other story. Chicks love Cartier and their womans watches are always in high demand.
Omega... Another mehhh.. Mostly smoke and mirrors with them for me. 007 placement ect.. Not really my thing.
Paneri, Ebel.. also not my thing and not great watches to collect in my opinion.. Ebel had its time 30 years ago... that time is long gone.
Now.. a Lange.... Wtv bro... Not really so special and wont hold its value over time.. Alain Silverstein.. LMAO.. I have not seen anyone ever want one in my every day life.. I know plenty of collectors and none of them have any interest in that old ass name. Move on bro.. you living in the past.
AP, FM, JLC, VC All big bosses and I'd be proud to rock any of those. I have a Royal Oak, but I'm looking to add an offshore to my collection this summer.
Patek is the biggest boss of them all.. Most probably the longest history of luxury watch making out there. The highest priced watches in the world are all Patek's..
I hope one day Ima big enough whale to pick up a PF tourbillion and reach the pinnacle of my watch collecting career .. Ahhh.. One can dream I guess!
Anyway.. I like watches.. If you ever wanna talk watches hit me up and we can chat on skype or something..
Later bud
buying a Rolex
Diferentiate yourself from the Rolex crowd! Avoid: Breitling, Cartier, Ebel, Omega, Rolex, TAG Heuer, Panerai...
Get a Lange and Sohne, Alain Silberstein, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Breguet, Franck Muller, JLC, Parmigiani, Patek Phillipe, Ulysse Nardin, Vacheron Constantin… instead and show them how much you know about watches (Well they probably won't notice Lol)
