Great vulgarity is great elegance—Rolex Black Steel Daytona

  The common refers to what many people pursue, while the refined refers to elegant and tasteful things. Their forms may differ, but their essence is likely the same, with potential for morphological interchange or even identity. Let me share my changing perspective on Rolex.

　　I have always liked watches. Back then, there was always an old family-retained Rotary watch in the drawer; I would wind it from time to time, but it never truly captivated me. When I was at school, digital watches were all the range, and owning a Casio felt quite remarkable, something to show off occasionally. Time flew by, and after graduating and starting work, I had saved a little money and asked a friend to bring back a Tissot quartz watch from Germany featuring three sub-dials, which delighted me immensely. Gradually, I grew fond of Tag Heuer, as their sports watches were reputed to be rather good and were not cheap at the time. Later still, I somehow became infatuated with Jaeger-LeCoultre beyond rescue. Once, out of the blue, a friend mentioned that Rolex was good, to which I replied, “ Rolex is far too vulgar, all shiny gold with dreadful styling, the kind worn by triad bosses in Hong Kong films. What is there to like, I dislike it ”. Gradually this view became rooted in mind. Yet unexpectedly, as time passed, my perception of Rolex shifted once I actually encountered them. It turned out that what many pursued precisely reflected the vulgar and ordinary side of Rolex, but once truly understood, the charm exuded by Rolex proved irresistible, keeping me awake at night; perhaps the notion of buying just one Rolex for life is merely a myth...

　　As someone who enjoys hiking, upon encountering the Explorer I, Explorer II, Submariner, and black steel Daytona, I realised how truly beautiful Rolex sports watches are—simple, robust, and possessing ultimate beauty. Especially as a motor racing enthusiast, I became even more infatuated with the Daytona. Consequently, I asked friends to look for stock in Hong Kong, Europe, and Southeast Asia, but found none readily available, and hindered by high domestic prices, I never managed to purchase one. However, I later saw onlinereplica Rolex watchand instantly felt it was no inferior to the genuine article. Looking at the actual photography, both the exterior and workmanship were exceptionally refined, and crucially it featured the model I liked at an affordable price, so I went ahead and bought one.

　　Upon receiving it, I was not disappointed, and that joy will likely accompany me for many years. In truth, I want to say that nowadaysReplica watchesalso does a reasonably good job, and after years of meticulous craftsmanship, possesses a certain level of class and taste within.