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Bisquitlips · 13 March 2010, 12:22 PM

Just wondering if any of us will ever "outgrow" a Rolex?

Can you picture yourself owning one for the next 40 years??

kyle L · 13 March 2010, 12:23 PM

I think once you're hooked, you're hooked for life.

77 Datejust · 13 March 2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

I think once you're hooked, you're hooked for life.

I am

meloncap78 · 13 March 2010, 12:27 PM

A Rolex is the one material item I have ever owned that has had this strong a hold on me and kept my interest 100 percent for this long. I will never go without one.

inLine4 · 13 March 2010, 12:28 PM

Addicted.

sleddog · 13 March 2010, 12:28 PM

Short answer Richard...No!!

newsman · 13 March 2010, 12:30 PM

Before I got my first one...I probably could have gone thru life without it!

Now...not a chance. I own them now...and I'll own them in 40 years (or at least my heirs will!)

1000ftSub · 13 March 2010, 12:34 PM

I guess i would get a Omega or a new Hublot.

Safetrends · 13 March 2010, 12:41 PM

Rolex all the way!

Yazo · 13 March 2010, 12:45 PM

Nope!

Naples09 · 13 March 2010, 12:45 PM

Great question Richard! I hope that I never outgrow my two watches. I'm 36 and plan to wear both of them for many years....and I'm sure I will add to the collection at some point.

Thanks to you and Ian (and many others in the pen forum) I'm hooked on Fountain pens too. I think a Rolex is similar to a nice fountain pen....once you own one you must own a few.

itchy243mhz · 13 March 2010, 12:47 PM

Hooked and very happy about it.

Bisquitlips · 13 March 2010, 12:48 PM

Ok guys!

I started with one. Now I am looking for #5!

Just wanted to make sure I am not alone in this addiction!

1000ftSub · 13 March 2010, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naples09

Great question Richard! I hope that I never outgrow my two watches. I'm 36 and plan to wear both of them for many years....and I'm sure I will add to the collection at some point.

Thanks to you and Ian (and many others in the pen forum) I'm hooked on Fountain pens too. I think a Rolex is similar to a nice fountain pen....once you own one you must own a few.

Yea, i saw some really cool rolex fountain pens on timezone. Ever since i saw them i am hooked on pens.

HL65 · 13 March 2010, 12:48 PM

Sickness it is!

cshecks · 13 March 2010, 12:52 PM

I think it's a watch. I love it, don't get me wrong, but it's a watch. I could easily do without it. But, it's awesome to have one.

Fearsome Puppy · 13 March 2010, 12:59 PM

Could I ever do without a Rolex - Yes. Would I ever want to do so - No.

smallcandle · 13 March 2010, 01:02 PM

I can't ever imagine being without my Rolex. However, I do reflect at times and consider the cost of it to be overly lavish and perhaps foolish in comparison to the other things that I could have done with the money.

2005rivers · 13 March 2010, 01:08 PM

I can only think about how nice my Rolex is and what my next Rolex will be, and then what my next Rolex will be, and so on; I'm hooked

karmatp · 13 March 2010, 01:27 PM

I will always have a Rolex or two in my collection, but I would never just own Rolex watches either.

biggums · 13 March 2010, 01:44 PM

I've tried not to part with them over the years but to pay bills, down payment on homes, get out of debt etc. has taken its toll. Like my Harley's I just have to have at least one at all times and find myself going back.

Over the last 25 years I've owned at least 5 subs and had to sell them for one reason or another. We had hard times and good times, but I will from now on always have at least one Rolex and one Harley (09 Ultra) and BMW bike (2009 R1200RT).

The selling to buy something else is over and my final Rolex will be my GMT IIC but I am scouting for a older Pepsi.

Gtwelsh · 13 March 2010, 01:48 PM

Addicted 4 life!!!!

Poom · 13 March 2010, 01:49 PM

As the member of TRF, I don't think you can live without Rolex.

Esexx · 13 March 2010, 01:54 PM

As Yoda would say, "Hooked on Rolex for life, am I. Hmmmm."

Dr. Robert · 13 March 2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Just wondering if any of us will ever "outgrow" a Rolex?

Can you picture yourself owning one for the next 40 years??

Haven't outgrown 'em yet
I think I'll wear 'em a bit longer

......
I've had this one since 1973.......

these 2 since 1987.........

rockyn · 13 March 2010, 02:03 PM

now that I own one, I will always own one....happily addicted to Rolex.

Got Rolex? · 13 March 2010, 02:09 PM

Hi! My name is Got Rolex? and as you can see I'm on step 2 of the 12 step Rolex program. ps donations for steps 3-12 will gladly be accepted

Overkill · 13 March 2010, 02:12 PM

It's not whether or not I could do without a Rolex, but whether or not I could do without a watch!

I think I could do without a Rolex... if I had an IWC

sea-dweller · 13 March 2010, 02:13 PM

I bought my first in 1994 (16 years now) and have never been without one. So, the answer is a resounding "no"...

delldeaton · 13 March 2010, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Just wondering if any of us will ever "outgrow" a Rolex? ....

Nope.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

... Can you picture yourself owning one for the next 40 years??

Yup.

13 March 2010, 12:22 PM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Could you ever do without a Rolex? Just wondering if any of us will ever "outgrow" a Rolex? Can you picture yourself owning one for the next 40 years?? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

13 March 2010, 12:28 PM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	Short answer Richard...No!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 March 2010, 12:48 PM	#13
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Ok guys! I started with one. Now I am looking for #5! Just wanted to make sure I am not alone in this addiction! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

13 March 2010, 12:48 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,500	Sickness it is! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 March 2010, 12:59 PM	#17
Fearsome Puppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SD4K Posts: 880	Could I ever do without a Rolex - Yes. Would I ever want to do so - No. __________________ Lange 1815 Chrono, AP ROO 26470ST, RO 26230ST, Rolex 216570 (w), 116600, 116520 (w), IWC XV, PAM 366, 420, Omega 311.30.42.30.01.005, Seiko SKX007J, Apple Watch, a bunch of G-Shocks -------------------------------------------------------------

13 March 2010, 12:23 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think once you're hooked, you're hooked for life.

13 March 2010, 12:27 PM	#4
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	A Rolex is the one material item I have ever owned that has had this strong a hold on me and kept my interest 100 percent for this long. I will never go without one.

13 March 2010, 12:28 PM	#5
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Addicted. __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

13 March 2010, 12:30 PM	#7
newsman Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex DJ II. Posts: 56	Before I got my first one...I probably could have gone thru life without it! Now...not a chance. I own them now...and I'll own them in 40 years (or at least my heirs will!)

13 March 2010, 12:34 PM	#8
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	I guess i would get a Omega or a new Hublot.

13 March 2010, 12:45 PM	#10
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Nope!

13 March 2010, 12:45 PM	#11
Naples09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Naples, FL Posts: 1,795	Great question Richard! I hope that I never outgrow my two watches. I'm 36 and plan to wear both of them for many years....and I'm sure I will add to the collection at some point. Thanks to you and Ian (and many others in the pen forum) I'm hooked on Fountain pens too. I think a Rolex is similar to a nice fountain pen....once you own one you must own a few.

13 March 2010, 12:47 PM	#12
itchy243mhz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Southern Maryland Watch: 14060M, 116613LB Posts: 389	Hooked and very happy about it.

13 March 2010, 12:52 PM	#16
cshecks Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 92	I think it's a watch. I love it, don't get me wrong, but it's a watch. I could easily do without it. But, it's awesome to have one.

13 March 2010, 01:02 PM	#18
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	I can't ever imagine being without my Rolex. However, I do reflect at times and consider the cost of it to be overly lavish and perhaps foolish in comparison to the other things that I could have done with the money.

13 March 2010, 01:08 PM	#19
2005rivers Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: texas Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 545	I can only think about how nice my Rolex is and what my next Rolex will be, and then what my next Rolex will be, and so on; I'm hooked

13 March 2010, 01:27 PM	#20
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I will always have a Rolex or two in my collection, but I would never just own Rolex watches either. __________________ My grails:

13 March 2010, 01:44 PM	#21
biggums "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Helena, Montana Watch: Rolex 2c Sub Blue Posts: 268	I've tried not to part with them over the years but to pay bills, down payment on homes, get out of debt etc. has taken its toll. Like my Harley's I just have to have at least one at all times and find myself going back. Over the last 25 years I've owned at least 5 subs and had to sell them for one reason or another. We had hard times and good times, but I will from now on always have at least one Rolex and one Harley (09 Ultra) and BMW bike (2009 R1200RT). The selling to buy something else is over and my final Rolex will be my GMT IIC but I am scouting for a older Pepsi.

13 March 2010, 01:48 PM	#22
Gtwelsh Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Glen Location: Orlando, fl Watch: DateJust Posts: 21	Addicted 4 life!!!!

13 March 2010, 01:49 PM	#23
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	As the member of TRF, I don't think you can live without Rolex.

13 March 2010, 01:54 PM	#24
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	As Yoda would say, "Hooked on Rolex for life, am I. Hmmmm." __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

13 March 2010, 02:03 PM	#26
rockyn "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Robyn Location: nanaimo canada Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 479	now that I own one, I will always own one....happily addicted to Rolex.

13 March 2010, 02:09 PM	#27
Got Rolex? "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 31	Hi! My name is Got Rolex? and as you can see I'm on step 2 of the 12 step Rolex program. ps donations for steps 3-12 will gladly be accepted

13 March 2010, 02:12 PM	#28
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	It's not whether or not I could do without a Rolex, but whether or not I could do without a watch! I think I could do without a Rolex... if I had an IWC __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

13 March 2010, 02:13 PM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I bought my first in 1994 (16 years now) and have never been without one. So, the answer is a resounding "no"... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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