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Old 22 January 2024, 11:25 AM   #61
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I think it is hilarious that people jump through hoops to buy a mid tier luxury watch. There is absolutely nothing prestigious about owning a Rolex.

I have so many friends that love making it clear they have a Rolex. -10 outside and they have their sleeves rolled up so you have to see the watch. It just makes me cringe.

I mean I appreciate Rolex, its watches, and what it has done for the watch hobby. I like my watches. I just don't think owning them makes me a part of some higher society.
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Old 22 January 2024, 11:27 AM   #62
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This is not a new phenomenon or restricted to Rolex. Try walking into your local Porsche centre with zero purchase history and ask to order a GT3. See how far you get.

Must be a slow news day.
Been there done that! You are 100% correct!
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Old 22 January 2024, 03:54 PM   #63
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The Porsche analogy is spot on
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Old 22 January 2024, 08:48 PM   #64
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Financial Times mocks the entire Rolex buying process

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The Porsche analogy is spot on

I agree. I think Porsche and Rolex are proportionate and it’s a good analogy.

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Old 23 January 2024, 01:04 AM   #65
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They didn't say anything that isn't said here.
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Old 23 January 2024, 11:07 AM   #66
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Gotta love seeing the absurdity of this hit the main stream media and get called out. They truly couldn’t have more perfectly captured this any better.

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Old 23 January 2024, 09:22 PM   #67
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Makes us all look bad..
No it doesn’t, just the people who play the AD’s games and pay silly money over the MRRP for the watch.
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