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MikeyTX · 14 March 2010, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil G.

I imagine owning more than one for the rest of my life. I should only live another 40 years!!

Oh yeah ! I'd be 105

MitchSteel · 14 March 2010, 04:17 AM

I dont think I could ever be "off' Rolex.....unless a shiny Rado came along....

but really, I can see myself wearing a GMT or a Sub for the rest of days.So far I went through 5 Rollies and kept 2 so far.I see more in the future.

JJ Irani · 14 March 2010, 04:20 AM

Like I always say: Rolex only!!! End of story.

JJ

ersnyder · 14 March 2010, 05:32 AM

Easy one, NO!

petesjag · 14 March 2010, 05:35 AM

I am in two camps,
i could not see not having both and ofcourse my family heirloom 1948 omega seamaster

chet · 14 March 2010, 06:40 AM

Yes--I just got my first Rolex two days ago. I love the watch but I could live without it.

However, I couldn't live without my Ferrari.

GradyPhilpott · 14 March 2010, 07:02 AM

Of course, I could.

I just don't plan to.

wrxsti · 14 March 2010, 07:46 AM

Yes I could I wore my panerai gmt 88 for about 6 months straight and ignored my coke gmt for that whole time. When I did finally wear my coke it felt too small so out it went and a new ss ceramic gmt took it's place. It has not left my wrist since but when I purchase my iwc big pilot it will have to take a back seat! There will always be one in my collection.

Andy

goldminer · 14 March 2010, 08:04 AM

If my circumstances changed and I had to downsize to one watch it would definitely be a Rolex, probably my 16600. Could I do without it? probably but it would hurt like hell!

patek5107 · 14 March 2010, 08:25 AM

I have gone without a Rolex for some time.... it was when I suffered my worst bouts of "mental illness"

I tried other prestege brands - Cartier, JLC .... but I always need 1 Rolex.

Believe it or not.... my favorite wearing watch is my 16234 with silver dial! I just love to wear it! It fills so good. I also have a Patek 5107 but the white gold case is easily scratched - so it is only for special occassions now.

LIFE WITHOUT ROLEX - is not worth living!

juani · 14 March 2010, 08:32 AM

I hope so

cdnwatchguy · 14 March 2010, 08:39 AM

I have owned this one for 29 years so I would say that I am in for the long haul.

However, your question of could I ever do without one? Sure, they are only wristwatches. If I truly needed the money or had some other very important family commitment that required it, I could sell them all.

gmh1013 · 14 March 2010, 08:54 AM

and its just a material thing....plus u cant take it with you?
But yes Its just a watch...i could do without one very easy.

rfknauss · 14 March 2010, 09:06 AM

Richard, I've been wearing a Rolex since 1978 ....... I'll probably have one on in my coffin!

RodS · 14 March 2010, 11:29 AM

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

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

Been there, done that, not outgrown it, still wearing it!

R1@160@alltimes · 14 March 2010, 11:46 AM

Gotta have at least one in the stable.

ROLEX MAN · 14 March 2010, 11:46 AM

Rolex or nothing>>>

since 1985....

JMIND · 14 March 2010, 02:49 PM

Like many have said, I could do it but it would be painful!

Borg · 14 March 2010, 03:13 PM

Rolex feels good ...to me Breitling feels better...both well made... but Breitling offers more diversity in styles.
Also enjoy the ability to change any Breitlings looks with link bracelets, mesh bracelets, calf and crocodile leather with deployments or tang, and carbonite rubber also deployments or tang...something that Rolex does not offer as much as they should.
You can change the whole look of a Breitling with these options.
After awhile any watch becomes boring and a new look can give it new life.
Another aspect is...
All designers want control of their market, but Rolex takes it too far and cause over the top artificial value for price .

dotcomakazee · 14 March 2010, 03:15 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??

I will always have to have either a Rolex or Panerai. About 10 years ago I went broke and had to downgrade to an Omega for about a year and it really bugged me.

gmaines · 14 March 2010, 03:59 PM

I now have 3, and looking for just one more... I was a Navy Hard hat diver, and just love Rolex's My wife bought me a Cartier Diving watch, but it just isn't the same....

djhiram · 14 March 2010, 04:03 PM

If under dire financial constraints - Yes, I could get rid of them and be without them. Would I want to? NO. Thankfully I have other possessions that I can sell and leave my Rolex as a last resort if this were to ever happen

inspires · 14 March 2010, 05:00 PM

My SD is the only one in my collection that is not expendable, as it was an Engagement gift from my wife. That being said, my recently acquired Daytona is at the end of the flip list.

newsman · 14 March 2010, 11:44 PM

I loved my first Rolex from the start...and having this forum has only given me so much more appreciation for the brand and its beauty and craftsmanship.

So I will always be a Rolex owner...that's for sure!

Phil G. · 15 March 2010, 12:25 AM

As much as I love my watches, sure I could do without them if I absolutely needed money for an emergency. Hopefully, that won't be the case. I'll bet we can all agree on that.

warrior · 15 March 2010, 12:32 AM

Panerai an upgrade over Omega? IMO, you have your brands reversed. Big time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

I will always have to have either a Rolex or Panerai. About 10 years ago I went broke and had to downgrade to an Omega for about a year and it really bugged me.

zeuloa · 15 March 2010, 01:40 AM

...... A Patek 5165/7, or AP 15300 would tempt me to drop ROLEX.

gmh1013 · 15 March 2010, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dotcomakazee

I will always have to have either a Rolex or Panerai. About 10 years ago I went broke and had to downgrade to an Omega for about a year and it really bugged me.

I own 3 Omega's and really dont think of them is downgrading when I wear them.

The only problem (to me) with Omega is the service

MikeyTX · 15 March 2010, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djhiram

If under dire financial constraints - Yes, I could get rid of them and be without them. Would I want to? NO. Thankfully I have other possessions that I can sell and leave my Rolex as a last resort if this were to ever happen

Yup ................................... Wife, kids ....................

Chronodude · 15 March 2010, 02:33 AM

Rolex is what got me hooked on watches. While I have deversified greatly since my first Rolex, I will always own at least one Rolex. I've had ten Rolexes in 10 years, and don't see it slowing!

14 March 2010, 04:17 AM	#62
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	I dont think I could ever be "off' Rolex.....unless a shiny Rado came along.... but really, I can see myself wearing a GMT or a Sub for the rest of days.So far I went through 5 Rollies and kept 2 so far.I see more in the future. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

14 March 2010, 04:20 AM	#63
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Like I always say: Rolex only!!! End of story. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

14 March 2010, 05:35 AM	#65
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Rolex and Breitling I am in two camps, i could not see not having both and ofcourse my family heirloom 1948 omega seamaster __________________ 116718LN Black dial

14 March 2010, 07:46 AM	#68
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,694	Yes I could I wore my panerai gmt 88 for about 6 months straight and ignored my coke gmt for that whole time. When I did finally wear my coke it felt too small so out it went and a new ss ceramic gmt took it's place. It has not left my wrist since but when I purchase my iwc big pilot it will have to take a back seat! There will always be one in my collection. Andy __________________ PP Geneva

14 March 2010, 08:39 AM	#72
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Well.... I have owned this one for 29 years so I would say that I am in for the long haul. However, your question of could I ever do without one? Sure, they are only wristwatches. If I truly needed the money or had some other very important family commitment that required it, I could sell them all. __________________ Keith

14 March 2010, 05:32 AM	#64
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Easy one, NO!

14 March 2010, 06:40 AM	#66
chet "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	Yes--I just got my first Rolex two days ago. I love the watch but I could live without it. However, I couldn't live without my Ferrari.

14 March 2010, 07:02 AM	#67
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 16570 Posts: 34,368	Of course, I could. I just don't plan to.

14 March 2010, 08:04 AM	#69
goldminer Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: John Location: London, England Watch: 5513 Posts: 278	If my circumstances changed and I had to downsize to one watch it would definitely be a Rolex, probably my 16600. Could I do without it? probably but it would hurt like hell!

14 March 2010, 08:25 AM	#70
patek5107 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vegas Posts: 106	I have gone without a Rolex for some time.... it was when I suffered my worst bouts of "mental illness" I tried other prestege brands - Cartier, JLC .... but I always need 1 Rolex. Believe it or not.... my favorite wearing watch is my 16234 with silver dial! I just love to wear it! It fills so good. I also have a Patek 5107 but the white gold case is easily scratched - so it is only for special occassions now. LIFE WITHOUT ROLEX - is not worth living!

14 March 2010, 08:32 AM	#71
juani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: juan Location: Malaga Watch: 114060,126613LB, Posts: 180	I hope so

14 March 2010, 08:54 AM	#73
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Im old and its just a material thing....plus u cant take it with you? But yes Its just a watch...i could do without one very easy.

14 March 2010, 09:06 AM	#74
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Richard, I've been wearing a Rolex since 1978 ....... I'll probably have one on in my coffin! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

14 March 2010, 11:29 AM	#75
RodS Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: brisbane Watch: 1966 GMT Posts: 92	Just wondering if any of us will ever "outgrow" a Rolex? Can you picture yourself owning one for the next 40 years?? Been there, done that, not outgrown it, still wearing it!

14 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#76
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Gotta have at least one in the stable. __________________

14 March 2010, 11:46 AM	#77
ROLEX MAN 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: land down under Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,686	Rolex or nothing>>> since 1985.... __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

14 March 2010, 02:49 PM	#78
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Like many have said, I could do it but it would be painful!

14 March 2010, 03:13 PM	#79
Borg Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new jersey Posts: 27	Rolex feels good ...to me Breitling feels better...both well made... but Breitling offers more diversity in styles. Also enjoy the ability to change any Breitlings looks with link bracelets, mesh bracelets, calf and crocodile leather with deployments or tang, and carbonite rubber also deployments or tang...something that Rolex does not offer as much as they should. You can change the whole look of a Breitling with these options. After awhile any watch becomes boring and a new look can give it new life. Another aspect is... All designers want control of their market, but Rolex takes it too far and cause over the top artificial value for price .

14 March 2010, 03:59 PM	#81
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	I now have 3, and looking for just one more... I was a Navy Hard hat diver, and just love Rolex's My wife bought me a Cartier Diving watch, but it just isn't the same....

14 March 2010, 04:03 PM	#82
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	If under dire financial constraints - Yes, I could get rid of them and be without them. Would I want to? NO. Thankfully I have other possessions that I can sell and leave my Rolex as a last resort if this were to ever happen

14 March 2010, 05:00 PM	#83
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	My SD is the only one in my collection that is not expendable, as it was an Engagement gift from my wife. That being said, my recently acquired Daytona is at the end of the flip list. __________________ _____________ All GREEN

14 March 2010, 11:44 PM	#84
newsman Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex DJ II. Posts: 56	I loved my first Rolex from the start...and having this forum has only given me so much more appreciation for the brand and its beauty and craftsmanship. So I will always be a Rolex owner...that's for sure!

15 March 2010, 12:25 AM	#85
Phil G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Phil Location: Pennsylvania Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 248	As much as I love my watches, sure I could do without them if I absolutely needed money for an emergency. Hopefully, that won't be the case. I'll bet we can all agree on that. __________________ 1988 R160133 SS/YG Datejust 1996 N16700 SS GMT Master (Pepsi) 2010 V116710 SS GMT Master IIc

15 March 2010, 01:40 AM	#87
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	...... A Patek 5165/7, or AP 15300 would tempt me to drop ROLEX.

15 March 2010, 02:33 AM	#90
Chronodude Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Pacific NW Watch: Panerai 196 Posts: 29	Rolex is what got me hooked on watches. While I have deversified greatly since my first Rolex, I will always own at least one Rolex. I've had ten Rolexes in 10 years, and don't see it slowing!

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