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Gixxer32 · 17 February 2018, 10:07 AM

Just curious how do you respond when someone notices your Rolex and say or ask the following things:

I bet it was expensive
How much did it cost?

How do you respond?

Brenngun · 17 February 2018, 10:08 AM

Thanks and about $250 a year.

RW16610 · 17 February 2018, 10:19 AM

It's not a question I get often. Many years ago (2010 or 2011) it happened when I went out with a female colleague. I'm sure we'll see some interesting replies to this thread.

singe89 · 17 February 2018, 10:26 AM

only to the "working" women in the bar and its something along the lines of "about the same as a BMW" Then wake up the next morning in my hotel without my watch and no memory of what happened the night before. I really have to stop doing that.

Wesley Crusher · 17 February 2018, 10:28 AM

More than you can afford, pal

GradyPhilpott · 17 February 2018, 10:32 AM

I don't mind answering the question honestly.

It is after all a consumer good and anyone can find out the MSRP.

It's not necessary to go into all the details or even provide an exact figure.

I don't think there's any reason to get defensive if someone asks, though.

SDRider · 17 February 2018, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singe89

only to the "working" women in the bar and its something along the lines of "about the same as a BMW" Then wake up the next morning in my hotel without my watch and no memory of what happened the night before. I really have to stop doing that.

Best response so far.

Not many people have asked me this, certainly not any strangers.

Valenciawatchrepair · 17 February 2018, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

More than you can afford, pal

Bwahaha

.brian. · 17 February 2018, 10:38 AM

No one has ever asked me. Granted, I have only owned it for about 2.5 years.

Laszlo · 17 February 2018, 10:38 AM

I always say it was a gift, and I'm not sure. Works every time.

ejvette · 17 February 2018, 10:40 AM

Anybody with any class would never ask and if they do I just say its $25 knock off and chuckle to myself

77T · 17 February 2018, 10:42 AM

“It’s pennies a day to go first class”

Just that you have to live as long as a Methuselah bristle cone pine to pay for it at that rate.

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cop414 · 17 February 2018, 10:43 AM

I have no problem telling someone that I know if I’m asked. All you need is an internet connection and you can find out how much.
It’s amazing what people’s perception is on this. My step son said to me one day, how much was that, about 30K.

returntorolex · 17 February 2018, 11:04 AM

rkk208 · 17 February 2018, 11:08 AM

Not many people know I wear a rolex (currently 116610). Most people relate rolex to gold datejust.

Abdullah71601 · 17 February 2018, 11:09 AM

“You can get one of these for around seven.”

Let them draw their own conclusions.

Etschell · 17 February 2018, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

you see this watch? it costs more than your car.

DJ TT 2002 · 17 February 2018, 11:53 AM

I have never been asked by a stranger.

A colleague asked once ( great guy, not being a smarta**) and I answered “around 33”

He replied that he would never spend 33 hundred on a watch

superdog · 17 February 2018, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't mind answering the question honestly.

It is after all a consumer good and anyone can find out the MSRP.

It's not necessary to go into all the details or even provide an exact figure.

I don't think there's any reason to get defensive if someone asks, though.

Exactly this.

I’ve got just about zero shame in my game. I answer everything honestly. Often times too much so.

goin camping · 17 February 2018, 12:01 PM

When I was younger (late 20's) I got asked often. A friend asking out of curiosity I don't mind but when a stranger would ask I always said. "I have no idea. I won it in a poker game."

Now thirty years later. No one asks.

jatco · 17 February 2018, 12:08 PM

When and if asked, I sometimes say, 1/2 of the retail price thru a TRF member....
That usually starts the conversation going..

danlar · 17 February 2018, 12:08 PM

New watch, so no one has noticed yet. And it's been hiding under my long sleeve this whole winter.

yhzdude · 17 February 2018, 12:15 PM

i would say..." oh this watch, humm for some people a year salary, and for some people a month salary"

yhzdude · 17 February 2018, 12:18 PM

you could say," well it depends where you buy it, on Canal street in NYC, about $50, at the Rolex dealer, about 300 times that".

AzPaul · 17 February 2018, 12:22 PM

Never been asked, but if it ever happens, I'm raising a pinky to the corner of my mouth and saying, "One Million Dollars!!!"

Clay · 17 February 2018, 12:34 PM

In 40 years I have never been asked that question...

AP8ESQ · 17 February 2018, 12:38 PM

I just hoist my pinky to the corner of my mouth Dr. Evil style and state "100 Billion dollars" then walk away mumbling about "fricking laserbeams".

The never ask again...

rodo · 17 February 2018, 01:28 PM

I just say its fake

Bigblu10 · 17 February 2018, 01:31 PM

Nobody has ever asked.

FB3783 · 17 February 2018, 01:38 PM

I have never been asked either.

17 February 2018, 10:07 AM	#1
Gixxer32 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Cheyenne Location: South Korea Posts: 133	When people ask how much your Rolex cost Just curious how do you respond when someone notices your Rolex and say or ask the following things: I bet it was expensive How much did it cost? How do you respond?

17 February 2018, 10:08 AM	#2
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,822	Thanks and about $250 a year. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

17 February 2018, 10:32 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,346	I don't mind answering the question honestly. It is after all a consumer good and anyone can find out the MSRP. It's not necessary to go into all the details or even provide an exact figure. I don't think there's any reason to get defensive if someone asks, though. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

17 February 2018, 10:38 AM	#10
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,855	I always say it was a gift, and I'm not sure. Works every time. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

17 February 2018, 10:40 AM	#11
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Anybody with any class would never ask and if they do I just say its $25 knock off and chuckle to myself __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

17 February 2018, 10:19 AM	#3
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,967	It's not a question I get often. Many years ago (2010 or 2011) it happened when I went out with a female colleague. I'm sure we'll see some interesting replies to this thread.

17 February 2018, 10:26 AM	#4
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	only to the "working" women in the bar and its something along the lines of "about the same as a BMW" Then wake up the next morning in my hotel without my watch and no memory of what happened the night before. I really have to stop doing that.

17 February 2018, 10:28 AM	#5
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	More than you can afford, pal

17 February 2018, 10:38 AM	#9
.brian. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Bad things happen Watch: in Philadelphia Posts: 495	No one has ever asked me. Granted, I have only owned it for about 2.5 years.

17 February 2018, 10:42 AM	#12
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,708	“It’s pennies a day to go first class” Just that you have to live as long as a Methuselah bristle cone pine to pay for it at that rate. Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

17 February 2018, 10:43 AM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,826	I have no problem telling someone that I know if I’m asked. All you need is an internet connection and you can find out how much. It’s amazing what people’s perception is on this. My step son said to me one day, how much was that, about 30K. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

17 February 2018, 11:08 AM	#15
rkk208 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 122	Not many people know I wear a rolex (currently 116610). Most people relate rolex to gold datejust.

17 February 2018, 11:09 AM	#16
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	“You can get one of these for around seven.” Let them draw their own conclusions.

17 February 2018, 11:53 AM	#18
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,059	I have never been asked by a stranger. A colleague asked once ( great guy, not being a smarta**) and I answered “around 33” He replied that he would never spend 33 hundred on a watch

17 February 2018, 12:01 PM	#20
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	When I was younger (late 20's) I got asked often. A friend asking out of curiosity I don't mind but when a stranger would ask I always said. "I have no idea. I won it in a poker game." Now thirty years later. No one asks.

17 February 2018, 12:08 PM	#21
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,843	When and if asked, I sometimes say, 1/2 of the retail price thru a TRF member.... That usually starts the conversation going.. __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

17 February 2018, 12:08 PM	#22
danlar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Geneva Posts: 78	New watch, so no one has noticed yet. And it's been hiding under my long sleeve this whole winter.

17 February 2018, 12:15 PM	#23
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	i would say..." oh this watch, humm for some people a year salary, and for some people a month salary"

17 February 2018, 12:18 PM	#24
yhzdude 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nat E FL370 0.82 Posts: 712	you could say," well it depends where you buy it, on Canal street in NYC, about $50, at the Rolex dealer, about 300 times that".

17 February 2018, 12:22 PM	#25
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,203	Never been asked, but if it ever happens, I'm raising a pinky to the corner of my mouth and saying, "One Million Dollars!!!" __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

17 February 2018, 12:34 PM	#26
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	In 40 years I have never been asked that question...

17 February 2018, 12:38 PM	#27
AP8ESQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Connecticut, USA Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 170	I just hoist my pinky to the corner of my mouth Dr. Evil style and state "100 Billion dollars" then walk away mumbling about "fricking laserbeams". The never ask again...

17 February 2018, 01:28 PM	#28
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	I just say its fake

17 February 2018, 01:31 PM	#29
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Nobody has ever asked.

17 February 2018, 01:38 PM	#30
FB3783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Frank B Location: Arizona Watch: Vintage GMT Posts: 40	I have never been asked either.

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