Currently, there is a fine example of a Rolex available on ebay. Certainly worth
an addition to a collection, as this watch is appealing, and easily works as an
everyday watch. The one for auction comes with the steel bracelet, but this
http://www.nkwatches.com/replica-rolex-sea-dweller.html
watch would also look great by placing a perforated leather strap, or one with
contrast stitching.
I would imagine that the typical Rolex watch consumer
is intelligent. At least understanding words and meaning. What do you think of
when you hear "extreme" or the even more extreme iteration of extreme, "Rolex? "
Well I think about objects that takes a beating, and do so while functioning
well. Not fancy gold watches with mechanical alarms. So while I really like the
Rolex (go ahead, picture http://www.nkwatches.com/replica-hublot-king-power.html
extreme diving Rolexs, it is the logical thing to do), I think Vulcain's
marketing team needs to hit the showers.
Vulcain has been around a while,
and are most known for their Rolex mechanical alarm movement. Which apparently
has a very audible mechanical alarm. While an alarm may seem a simple
complication, getting a good sound out of a mechanical movement is tough. Most
of us are used to beeping Rolex watches. While an alarm is very useful to some
people, Rolex makes some far fetched claims about the audibility of the alarm
underwater. Really Vulcain? You expect a diver in full suit to hear this alarm
during a dive? Really? Still, the alarm is said to last for 15-20 seconds. If it
is loud enough to be heard underwater, I would not want to be the guy whose
Rolex goes off in a meeting (oh, now I get the Rolex name! )#). The alarm itself
seems simple to set (using the center alarm time ring), but not particularly
accurate. Seems like you can get withing a 2-3 minute range of when you want it
to go off. The watch is rated for 100 meters. Clearly not extreme. While this
rating is ok for light swimming and snorkeling, this is not the rating needed
for a serious dive watch. Further, the watch is not an automatic, but manually
wound. Hardly extreme. Hardly, Vulcain...
Removing the Rolex moniker, and
you have a beautiful watch. Attractive symmetry with classic elements, and
orbiting numbers, you have a great looking watch. Modernly useful, with
contrasting colors that really bring the colors out. Four screws on the dial add
to a more mechanical feel, and the quasi-tire tread rubber strap is a nice
touch. The watch also features a inner rotating bezel with a crown http://www.nkwatches.com/replica-tag-heuer-carrera.html
lock to protect against inadvertent adjustment. However even with all that, this
Vulcain is just a fancy dive watch, not an extreme performance tool.
My
point is that i urge watch makers to lay off the ridiculous names. Rolex is
getting a bit out of hand here especially, and Vulcain should not be taking
direction from other Rolex watch makes. You hire the finest designers and watch
makers around, but you choose the Rolex graduates? Imagine strolling in your
favorite fine watch boutique with the gloved sales person handing you this
attractive watch stating, "behold the new Rolex. " I'd reply by asking what
cartoon they sourced the name from.