A Thoughtful Gift For A Rolex Guy?

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UncleBuck

·Apr 26, 2021

I am way out over my skis but I have a good friend that did me a thoughtful favor that needs a thoughtful reply.
He is a Rolex guy, a medical doctor, that makes 100 times more than me, so a monetary value gift is out of the question.
Any ideas for a small gift? He is not a watchmaker or historian, just a fan and everyday wearer and I am coming up a blank.

Heck, I always thought Rolex was a division of Rolodex.

Anyway, thanks for any ideas and I'll head on back to the Omega side.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 26, 2021

Whenever I hear a reference to “flexing their rolie” in pop culture, I think this

 

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blufinz52

·Apr 26, 2021·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

I received this from a friend and really enjoyed it.

 

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kip595

·Apr 26, 2021

They've had (IMHO) some neat things like keychains that can often be found on the dreaded 'bay reasonably, @rbob99 sold one here just last year:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-key-chain-new-in-box.120744/

(I hope you don't mind the reference, @rbob99 - kudos for the great pic in your post!)

 

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vintage hab

·Apr 26, 2021

If he likes his watch, get him a wall clock that matches it for his office. They come it all models.

Edited: Apr 27, 2021

 

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UncleBuck

·Apr 26, 2021

Thanks friends, that is what I'm looking for, something a Rolex person would enjoy.

 

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Walrus

·Apr 26, 2021

Hats are always cool. I think I’d wear a Rolex hat on a certain day. Don’t have a Rolex but nice hat

https://www.amazon.com/Trucker-Watc...2323692009&psc=1#immersive-view_1619489626778

 

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Axel Brass

·Apr 26, 2021

+1 on the a nice book. Otherwise, maybe a nice strap?

 

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JwRosenthal

·Apr 26, 2021

vintage hab

If he likes his watch, get him a wall clock that matches it for his office. They come it all models.

https://dealerclocks.to/clocks/rolex

I second clock

 

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Faz

·Apr 26, 2021

UncleBuck

I am way out over my skis but I have a good friend that did me a thoughtful favor that needs a thoughtful reply.
He is a Rolex guy, a medical doctor, that makes 100 times more than me, so a monetary value gift is out of the question.
Any ideas for a small gift? He is not a watchmaker or historian, just a fan and everyday wearer and I am coming up a blank.

Heck, I always thought Rolex was a division of Rolodex.

Anyway, thanks for any ideas and I'll head on back to the Omega side.

I've done it with a good friend and hardcore Rolex freak...I got him a sports Seiko SKJ007. He doesn't wear it much but he cherishes it quite a bit.

 

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Canuck

·Apr 26, 2021

Rolex jacket. Rolex Submariner anchor. Check with a Rolex dealer.

Or here.

https://www.etsy.com/market/rolex_p...MI7eaYssad8AIVkRmtBh1hLA61EAAYAiAAEgJHl_D_BwE

Edited: Apr 26, 2021

 

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DaveK

·Apr 27, 2021

A custom strap would be dope. Michael Knapp (https://michaelknappleather.com/) loves making them for Rolex and Speedmasters, and has a nice YouTube channel about his work.

 

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rbob99

·Apr 27, 2021

kip595

They've had (IMHO) some neat things like keychains that can often be found on the dreaded 'bay reasonably, @rbob99 sold one here just last year:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/rolex-key-chain-new-in-box.120744/

(I hope you don't mind the reference, @rbob99 - kudos for the great pic in your post!)

Don't mind at all. That was a gift from the Rolex boutique in Izmir, Turkey. I didn't have any use for it, so moved it on.

 

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dsio

·Apr 27, 2021·Ash @ ΩF

I think a book is the best option, affordable and more useful than cheap trinkets of questionable origin

 

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Tony C.

·Apr 27, 2021·Ωf Jury member

I could sell these. Relatively inexpensive, though not cheap. Attractive vintage displays, and they could be used.

Edited: Apr 27, 2021

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2021·Melbourne Australia

UncleBuck

I am way out over my skis but I have a good friend that did me a thoughtful favor that needs a thoughtful reply.
He is a Rolex guy, a medical doctor, that makes 100 times more than me, so a monetary value gift is out of the question.
Any ideas for a small gift? He is not a watchmaker or historian, just a fan and everyday wearer and I am coming up a blank.

Heck, I always thought Rolex was a division of Rolodex.

Anyway, thanks for any ideas and I'll head on back to the Omega side.

Hey Jimbo, I'm a Rolex guy too, I'd love something "Rolex".

Can you spring to a 1978 5513 for me?

😁

Seriously, a thoughtful gesture by a genuine ole boy, whatever you decide I'm sure the benefactor will appreciate the thought more than the gift.

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2021·Melbourne Australia

PS: I hope he's not a Geriatrician and you're not just hedging your bets mate!

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2021·Melbourne Australia

vintage hab

If he likes his watch, get him a wall clock that matches it for his office. They come it all models.

https://dealerclocks.to/clocks/rolex

JwRosenthal

I second clock

A clock from a site that sells "replica" watches?

😒

 

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UncleBuck

·Apr 27, 2021

JimInOz

PS: I hope he's not a Geriatrician and you're not just hedging your bets mate!

Urologist!

 

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JimInOz

·Apr 27, 2021·Melbourne Australia

UncleBuck

Urologist!

The second most important number in my medical contact list 😁.