Just out of curiosity: are there any Millennials on here?

[Swiss Mad!]

The quartz revolution hit the machanical watch industry hard in the 1970's.
Luxury watches are still here so if they could survive it then I'm sure they can survive it now.
Let's be honest, whether we like it or not to most 'Rolex' is a world wide status symbol and has little to do with wanting to tell the time .
An iPhone will do that far more accurately than any PM Daytona ever will.
People like luxury goods, always have, always will.
Why else would we spend multiple $000's on something that a cheap plastic Casio can do better?

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[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

With all of the articles and theories that the Millennial Generation does not value mechanical watches, are there any Millennials on here and if so, what do you own?

I like the question... on the age/generations

Originally Posted by BNALION

You should do a POLL w/ ages...
I'm not one.

Started POLL and it can be found HERE... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=592694

[Tebow15]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

The quartz revolution hit the machanical watch industry hard in the 1970's.
Luxury watches are still here so if they could survive it then I'm sure they can survive it now.
Let's be honest, whether we like it or not to most 'Rolex' is a world wide status symbol and has little to do with wanting to tell the time .
An iPhone will do that far more accurately than any PM Daytona ever will.
People like luxury goods, always have, always will.
Why else would we spend multiple $000's on something that a cheap plastic Casio can do better?

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The quartz watches, however, were never as functional BEYOND telling time like an Apple Watch is nowadays


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[SDRider]

Originally Posted by NativeTxn

I just turned 38 earlier this month. I’ve seen some studies that claim the millennial generation started in 1980 and others that start it somewhere between 1982-1984.

So in some I am a millennial. In most I’m the very tail end of generation X.

But regardless, I love Watches, so...


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I graduated high school in 1984.

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

The quartz watches, however, were never as functional BEYOND telling time like an Apple Watch is nowadays


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Oh I don't know...some had calculators built in...🤣

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[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

The quartz watches, however, were never as functional BEYOND telling time like an Apple Watch is nowadays


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Seriously though, I take your point that an Apple watch is more of a multi media tool & not just a time piece.
However as these 'Millenials' careers progress and some start entering the boardrooms I think a nice Daydate will stand out nicely amongst a sea of plastic iwatches.

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[Crispy0121]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

When did you get into watches?


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When I was 21 when I brought a Breitling. Then it went from there, studying other watches and learning more about the mechanisms etc. It’s just been something that’s grabbed my attention and am
Very interested in.

It’s when I start noticing what make and model someone is wearing from about 10m away I wonder if I have a problem ������

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

What do you have now?


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DJII
Incoming next week - stay tuned
Some old gold plated omega from my grandfather that I got serviced and my father wears which is cool. Will look into opening the case back to inviestigate what it is.

What do I want is the real question:
Blnr
Sub 50 (Kermit I think it’s called)
White face SS Ceramic Daytona
YG Day Date open Roman
James Cameron
Sky D Blue
Pan base eta
WG Silver dial Daytona Oysterfelx
YM Rhodium Platinum Bezel
Ap 15400
AP Safari (because I usto have one)

I can go on and on and on

[henrylee]

Millennial here, you can check out my signature.

[locutus49]

All my fellow geezers encouraging Millenials to buy Rolexes will just increase the scarcity. Let them be happy with iWatches. More Rolex sports watches for us seniors to enjoy.

[wach16]

Yep I am and watches are in the signature

[Lookitsaaron]

35 and currently have 116710LN and 14060

Have previously had 16610LV and 114060

[Watch This]

I'm 56. My eldest son, 24, would wear a Rolex in a New York minute if he could afford one. It has zero to do with an appreciation of the mechanics. It's strictly a status symbol to him.

[Etschell]

yeah i am.

[rph08]

Born in 1983 so I reckon that makes me a millennial. My next watch will be a Speedy Pro with hesalite crystal. I really like that moon watch! Here's a pic of my current lineup:

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by rph08

Born in 1983 so I reckon that makes me a millennial. My next watch will be a Speedy Pro with hesalite crystal. I really like that moon watch! Here's a pic of my current lineup:

Absolutely perfect collection. Our tastes seem to be indentical


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[rph08]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

Absolutely perfect collection. Our tastes seem to be indentical


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Thank you Sir

[PLNYC]

23 years old here and I despise apple watches. Been into watches for a long time but only able to afford them recently...

[Bluside]

Man, this thread makes me feel old...

[Kyle89]

29 with BLNR, that qualifies me for this thread, right?

[Delands]

Born in 1987.
I started wearing watches since I was about 6 years old. First the children's quartz watches, then regular quartz watches until the point where my father received his first mechanical watch, a Rolex.
It all went downhill from there on. I started with a Tissot, moved up to a Meistersinger, then a Zenith and I now just recently bought my first Rolex.
And always looking at what could be next

[Watchflair]

Hate what a millennial represents - though I am clumped into this cohort by my birth year.

Born in 1983.

Have worked my entire life thus far since high school.
Was taught the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Understand the value of a dollar and what it takes to make it.
Have never expected a promotion rather worked for it and earned it.
Have never accepted a 'participation award' - only the winner gets the trophy.
When I was younger if I got bullied we had a fight and usually became friends afterwards.
Tired of political correctness.

Watches:
Rolex 216570
Rolex 16750
Rolex 114060
Rolex BLNR
Breitling Emergency
Omega Seamaster Pro
A good number of Swatches
A bag full of vintage watches I need to get around to getting serviced etc.

Personally for me a watch was never about the name or panache. My love of watches always came from the history and significance of the piece. James Bond wore a Submariner. Steve McQueen wore a Submariner. My father wore a datejust. Need I say more? My style has typically been that though - timeless and classic.

I enjoy what goes into wearing a mechanical watch. Even the act of setting the time is a conscious effort we make in recording/remembering the time.

I have considered a smart watch - just not sure I would get the same satisfaction out of wearing it.

[dafuture]

I was born in '93, so I'm technically a millenial. I own an Explorer 214270 Mk1, a Seiko Turtle, and in the future I'm hoping my dad will give me my grandfather's YG Vacheron Constantin ref. 7592.

Suffice it to say I love mechanical watches, and have several friends who do as well

[singe89]

Millennial here too. I've had Tags, Omegas, Breitlings, IWCs, Panerais but have settled on collecting APs and Rolex for now.

[Reddy_Kilowatt]

Originally Posted by Tebow15

It will be interesting to see how many Millennials will ever switch from an Apple Watch to a mechanical one.

The issue w the smartwatches is that once you start wearing and getting used to one, you sort of feel naked when your phone rings and your wrist doesn’t vibrate. Lol. In other words, it is pretty addictive, IMO, but I will never give up my Rolex and wear them as well.


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Do Millenials actually wear Apple Watches?

[Rsubnodate]

I’m 27 and I hate being apart of the millennial conversation. I feel I was born in the wrong decade as I am the complete opposite of most millennials. I have worn mechanical watches for years and refuse to wear a smart watch.

SS Daytona
SubC no date
TT datejust

[Emmanuel69]

I’m 23 and have been collecting since I was 16 obviously didn’t start with a Rolex but a Casio, over the years I’ve learned to work my ass off and it’s payed off. Currently have a GMT master ii BLNR and a JLC master Calendar.

[Syed117]

35 here.

I've always been an early adopter when it comes to tech.

From my very first Timex, I always loved watches as well.

When the first android wear smartwatch came out, I pre-ordered and couldn't wait. Perfect combination for me.

Or at least that's what I thought. Sold it after about 6 months.

Mechanical always or even quartz on occasion for me.

[DeeTee]

Many younger people have a distaste for Rolex etc because it’s very out of reach realistically.

In LA area, a house in a neighborhood that you might not get shot in is over a million. Getting a Ford Explorer with power locks and windows is 40k. The struggle is real, so when life is difficult it can make people sour about high end goods.

Also a typical 30 year old is making the same amount as someone did in the 80’s..........except in the 80’s a million got you a bad ass spread in Beverly Hills and 40k could get you a Turbo 911 in the garage of your mansion.

[Emptywrist]

Born in 1995, 22 years old.

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