[Truetone]

Could G-Shock Be the New Rolex? Why Discerning Collectors Are Coveting $180 Watches

Thrifty, functional tickers by brands like Timex and Swatch have become highly desirable—and it’s not just because John Mayer collaborated with Casio.

www.wsj.com

 

[Chazman1946]

That Seiko 5 is sweet, but the new Rolex should be Tudor, it's what Rolex used to be before they hyped their marketing up to appear Haute Horology and the subsequent insane pricing started!

 

[Accutronitis]

One word answer, No...

 

[Roarry]

Uh, no chance. Are you on the pipe?

 

[FBPB]

Maybe only for a few fanboys. But who knows, they might invest a lot in marketing

 

[AtomicTom]

In the fun, and pure enjoyment of the watch itself department I
guess it could be a yes. Also in the passion G-Shock fans have
department. But beyond that, I am not sure. Probably not,
honestly, but it's really interesting to hear about, and see True !
😉😀

THX so so much for finding this for us, and sharing !!!

 

[Robotaz]

All I see is a spam page begging me to subscribe to WSJ.

What’s it about?

 

[Accutronitis]

All I see is a spam page begging me to subscribe to WSJ.

What’s it about?

Well, you get half the story...

 

[Robotaz]

Well, you get half the story...

I went to my browser and now see half like you mention. Tapatalk takes me straight to the WSJ store demanding money.

About the article, I really don’t see any connection whatsoever to Rolex other than Mayer and his Rolex passion.

I really love G-Shock and cannot stand Rolex, so admittedly the comparison annoys me. But the question posed by the article...no I don’t ever, ever see it happening. Maybe missing the rest of the article has me confused about their point?