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ulackfocus
路It's the "other" Rolex owners that can really be a pox.
The title of this thread should be "I've contracted Asshole Pox!" 馃槣
I've gone to the dark side...
The title of this thread should be "I've contracted Asshole Pox!" 馃槣
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vbrad26
路Interesting that the OP and others have had so many bad experiences with Rolex owners. To me, they seem exactly like everyone else and I have never had a single bad experience with a Rolex owner, or because I was wearing a Rolex.
To me, Rolex is like Ferrari.
You don't have to be a car guru to know that Ferrari's are nice, and expensive. Everyone just knows that they are.
And I feel like this is the same with Rolex. You don't have to know anything about watches, to know that a Rolex is nice, and expensive.
In my opinion, there are people that buy Ferrari's only because of the fact that they are commonly known to be one of the finest automobiles and also the most expensive.
They don't buy them because of their history or racing pedigree, but instead just to "show off", because everyone knows, they are nice.
And that is how I feel about Rolex. People buy them as a status symbol, and the people that do buy them for that reason, typically come off as ass holes.
But just because you bought one, doesn't necessarily mean you ARE one. Some people truly appreciate the finer things and buy it for them and them only.
And I think it is easy to tell what category a given person falls into...
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ulackfocus
路And I think it is easy to tell what category a given person falls into...
No Rolex necessary for me - people can tell without one, which makes me a consummate asshole! That's right, I'm a one percenter as far as assholishness goes!
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davy26
路To me, Rolex is like Ferrari.
You don't have to be a car guru to know that Ferrari's are nice, and expensive. Everyone just knows that they are.
And I feel like this is the same with Rolex. You don't have to know anything about watches, to know that a Rolex is nice, and expensive.
In my opinion, there are people that buy Ferrari's only because of the fact that they are commonly known to be one of the finest automobiles and also the most expensive.
They don't buy them because of their history or racing pedigree, but instead just to "show off", because everyone knows, they are nice.
And that is how I feel about Rolex. People buy them as a status symbol, and the people that do buy them for that reason, typically come off as ass holes.
But just because you bought one, doesn't necessarily mean you ARE one. Some people truly appreciate the finer things and buy it for them and them only.
And I think it is easy to tell what category a given person falls into...
Well put and good analogy VB.
I see them as also like Range Rovers - as far as their owners and their apparent enjoyment of ostentatiousness tend to be anyway. But I did waver slightly recently and thought it might be fun to get on a Daytona waitlist. Most of you will anticipate what the outcome was! However, in fairness, the experience probably taught me that if you're thought an asshole if you own a Rolex, a even more unpleasant part of the body will be required to characterise the people who sell 'em in those fancy retail premises. On a more positive note, this sort of comparison exercise just makes me value all the more the 'wholesomeness' of the Omega brand.
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Shabbaz
路When I started with collecting omega's I thought I would never buy a rolex. What was the expression? You buy a rolex to impress your car salesman, you buy a IWC to impress your watchmaker.. anyway, things changed and my personal interest shifted (a bit) to other watch brands. Eventually two months ago I bought a two liner sub. It will be the only rolex I buy. In my eyes a iconic dive watch which would be a good addition to my (or any) collection. Now I'm looking for a zodiac sea wolf and maybe someday a blancpain. I'm not a flashy guy. I drive a volvo with bars for the dog and a baby sticker on the window. The sub is something for me. Nobody else. And nobody ever asked me about the sub. They dont see it. Maybe because I walk around on slippers.
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JACK G
路I think the word 'Brand' is a clue to some of the negative feelings Rolex and Ferrari elicit.
People seem to but into 'Brands' these days but it was not always like this.
The last two watches I bought were both vintage Rolex models. I had resisted buying them for many years as I didn't like the modern Rolex 'Brand' associations. In the end I realised my negative viewpoint was stopping me owning two rather nice watches and I capitulated.
I still don't like the whole current Rolex marketing strategy but hey each to their own.
Moving on to Ferrari's.................I did once own one and can 100% hand on heart say I didn't buy it to show off.
It was their racing pedigree and history that attracted me plus they have made some of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
The Daytona is still my all time favourite but I couldn't afford the 拢20,000 they were at the time (mid 1980s) so I bought this which I had lusted after for many years..................
People seem to but into 'Brands' these days but it was not always like this.
The last two watches I bought were both vintage Rolex models. I had resisted buying them for many years as I didn't like the modern Rolex 'Brand' associations. In the end I realised my negative viewpoint was stopping me owning two rather nice watches and I capitulated.
I still don't like the whole current Rolex marketing strategy but hey each to their own.
Moving on to Ferrari's.................I did once own one and can 100% hand on heart say I didn't buy it to show off.
It was their racing pedigree and history that attracted me plus they have made some of the most beautiful cars ever produced.
The Daytona is still my all time favourite but I couldn't afford the 拢20,000 they were at the time (mid 1980s) so I bought this which I had lusted after for many years..................
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vbrad26
路At this point, the only Rolex I'm interested in is an older Explorer II, which seems to be one of the less desirable anyway (at least for now).
In fact, I'm planning on my next watch to be a birth year ('88) Explorer II with the Polar dial.
And by "planning" I mean wanting....and by wanting I mean probably won't ever get it hah.
In fact, I'm planning on my next watch to be a birth year ('88) Explorer II with the Polar dial.
And by "planning" I mean wanting....and by wanting I mean probably won't ever get it hah.
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ulackfocus
路That's one helluva sexy car!
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Dan S
路At this point, the only Rolex I'm interested in is an older Explorer II, which seems to be one of the less desirable anyway (at least for now).
In fact, I'm planning on my next watch to be a birth year ('88) Explorer II with the Polar dial.
And by "planning" I mean wanting....and by wanting I mean probably won't ever get it hah.
Before I saw the birth-year part, I immediately assumed you were referring to a ref 1655 (probably because it's one of my grail watches), which is pretty desirable for us vintage types.
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Steve88M3
路I love Rolex and have never understood the perception of wearers as assholes.
Panerai on the other hand...
Panerai on the other hand...
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ulackfocus
路I love Rolex and have never understood the perception of wearers as assholes.
Panerai on the other hand...
Watch what you say about Paneristi - they're mean mofos. You can pick on the Rolex pussies without fear though! They're only marginally tougher than Van Cleef & Arpels wearers, which is akin to saying Bronson Pinchot is badder than Steve Urkel.
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Steve88M3
路Watch what you say about Paneristi - they're mean mofos. You can pick on the Rolex pussies without fear though! They're only marginally tougher than Van Cleef & Arpels wearers, which is akin to saying Bronson Pinchot is badder than Steve Urkel.
OK?
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larryganz
路I've despised Rolex as a brand for a long time for a number of reasons. Among those reasons is the rep Rolex owners get for being assholes. Not trying to offend anyone here, it's just a we'll know fact. Most of their so called icon designs have never appealed to me: Daytona, Submariner or the clicops Datejust. Their fluted bezels and jubilee bracelets are just awful imo. Specially the classic gold version. Omega on the other hand had always appealed to me since I was a teenager, starting with the Seamaster, in part thanks to our favorite secret agent....
...snip... With this purchase I've effectively moved to the "dark side", something I swore never to do. My only remaining issues is feeling comfortable wearing a Rolex without feeling like and asshole, something I've never felt while wearing an Omega watch. I have been a bit self conscious about it and sort of hide it when talking to people. I hope this subsides or might be my first sale after hitting 200 here 馃槈
(Pic is supposed to be dark, cause it's the dark side)
Will try to post better ones tomorrow.
When I wear my Rolex watches, I'm just giving the other guys "fair warning". When I'm wearing an Omega they're blind-sided, which I'm told isn't fair play...
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lillatroll
路I like Rolex watches and I don t really care what it is or is not supposed to say about me.Don t let others define you, wear what ever watch you want.
I would like to own a grape dial oyster perpetual and maybe a GMT when all the fuss dies down and they are easily accessible. (GMT, not the grape oyster, I think that one is an aquired taste that will be easy to get) I only have one Rolex and I like it for its simple design.
I would like to own a grape dial oyster perpetual and maybe a GMT when all the fuss dies down and they are easily accessible. (GMT, not the grape oyster, I think that one is an aquired taste that will be easy to get) I only have one Rolex and I like it for its simple design.
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Sublime_1
路Who cares what others perception is? Once you hit a certain age/maturity level you begin to stop caring about what other people think.
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Sublime_1
路Nice watch BTW...I'm after the Explorer II 16570 but saving for a couple other watches first.
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Investr
路the dark side.....
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AQBill
路I'm a watch newbie and already have joined the dark side with the recent purchase of a gently-used Rolex Explorer Ref. 114270 in the 36mm size. It's simple, classic & built like a tank. It was a toss-up between that and the new Omega Aqua Terra Railmaster but I already have two Omegas - a 1945 vintage bumper and a 1993 vintage SMP quartz - and so I treated myself to the Rolex. I will watch for any changes in personality...particularly the evil laughter and pretentious behavior. 馃槑
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Mmike1357
路At this point, the only Rolex I'm interested in is an older Explorer II, which seems to be one of the less desirable anyway (at least for now).
In fact, I'm planning on my next watch to be a birth year ('88) Explorer II with the Polar dial.
And by "planning" I mean wanting....and by wanting I mean probably won't ever get it hah.
BTW that would be my birth year Rolex as well. I do have to say after wearing my new Explorer II for a few days, it is a great watch, definitely one I鈥檒l be keeping and passing down in fifty years time. There is something to the hype. The Explorer II is also very tool watch like, thus avoiding the pretentiousness of status only Rolex buyers.
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