Your watch and your friends

[archer1021]

Hi Everyone,

Looking to get some thoughts.

Does anyone feel a bit awkward when going out with your friends and you are wearing a heavy hitter piece (pm) and they either done have a watch or are wearing a much lesser model but do look at your wrist every 10 minutes.

To me I feel a bit odd wearing it like I’m doing too much?


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[illiguy]

Originally Posted by archer1021

Hi Everyone,

Looking to get some thoughts.

Does anyone feel a bit awkward when going out with your friends and you are wearing a heavy hitter piece (pm) and they either done have a watch or are wearing a much lesser model but do look at your wrist every 10 minutes.

To me I feel a bit odd wearing it like I’m doing too much?


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Sounds like their problem and not yours. Wear proudly.

[blufinz52]

You need new friends :)

[Stonecutter6]

Ha no I don't feel bad, but I'm also not flaunting my watch either. The folks I roll around with don't typically wear a watch like those here on the forums anyhow. Hell most probably haven't even noticed I upgraded from a TAG Aqua Racer to a new Sub Date.

[richard371]

I live in sf. All my friends wear an Apple Watch or none at all.

[singe89]

Not at all. My close friends know I've been into watches forever and I've even gotten them into watches. My other friends have no idea was an AP or Patek is so I'll usually wear those even over a SS rolex.

[2001jesper]

You are overthinking the situation. If they are not into watches, they really couldn't care less. If they are into watches, they stop caring after roughly 1 min.

[blue lion]

Very few will notice your watch. Wear what you want and don't worry about others.

[mrcsatx]

It's my obsession not theirs. It's not their fault they have a weak wrist game. Or is it?

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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by archer1021

Does anyone feel a bit awkward when going out with your friends and you are wearing a heavy hitter piece (pm) and they either done have a watch or are wearing a much lesser model but do look at your wrist every 10 minutes.

No

[The Libertine]

My friends have their own interests, as I have my own, for which there exists mutual respect.

That’s what makes us “friends”.

[kd845]

Wear it unapologetically and don’t overthink it.

[mr.president1]

I only feel odd when my friends think I’m covering the bar tab because they believe I make more than them. Fairly certain I do, that being said, Rolex can depending on the economic level your friends make you more subjected to individuals you love and care about purposely or sometimes slightly taking advantage of you.

[Jona]

Easy for me as I have some really nice watches and no friends.

[blankapdx]

A true friend should only be happy for you.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Jona

Easy for me as I have some really nice watches and no friends.

I like your strategy. I’ll be your friend .


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[Chewbacca]

Doing too much?

Well, if you start off by saying the Bentley is in the shop and you had to take the Rover, and the valet moved the seat without asking, and to make it better you could really use a dirty martini with 3 Spanish olives and Ciroc or nothing, followed by asking the waiter to list off all the gluten-free appis, then yes, the Narco watch might just be adding to the overall potential douchery.

If you just say hello and ask how everyone is doing and let the ladies order first, you should be fine.

[BigAppleBill]

Originally Posted by Jona

Easy for me as I have some really nice watches and no friends.

Touché! I’ll join you.

Reminds me of my favorite movie “Tombstone” - a line spoken by Doc Holliday.
Jack Johnson: Doc, you ought to be in bed, what the hell you doin' this for anyway?
Doc: Because, Wyatt Earp is my friend.
Jack Johnson: Hell, I've got lots of friends.
Doc: I don't.

[justin81]

Nope

[Annan]

I buy and wear my Rolexes for my enjoyment and no, I don't feel awkward around others. I have friends who spend far more on bass boats, sports cars, antique firearms, quarter horses, etc. It's your money and your decision on how to spend it. The important thing IMO is to not flaunt it.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by mr.president1

I only feel odd when my friends think I’m covering the bar tab because they believe I make more than them. Fairly certain I do, that being said, Rolex can depending on the economic level your friends make you more subjected to individuals you love and care about purposely or sometimes slightly taking advantage of you.

“Sorry guys, can’t pay because I’m saving for the next watch!”

[Kevin Hammer]

No.

[archer1021]

Originally Posted by Jona

Easy for me as I have some really nice watches and no friends.

Haha


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[Shihan]

Makes me feel like a man....ladies think so also

[Setarip]

Originally Posted by blue lion

Very few will notice your watch. Wear what you want and don't worry about others.

When I was a teen and growing up worrying about what others thought of how I dressed my Dad used to say:

“Son, if you go through life worried what others think, you’ll have a miserable life!”

Words to live by.

[Boaters]

Never an issue most are not into watches other than there high tech one's most people never even comment on what I wear. And that is fine by me

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by archer1021

Hi Everyone,

Looking to get some thoughts.

Does anyone feel a bit awkward when going out with your friends and you are wearing a heavy hitter piece (pm) and they either done have a watch or are wearing a much lesser model but do look at your wrist every 10 minutes.

To me I feel a bit odd wearing it like I’m doing too much?


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No most of my friends dont but make a butt load more money than I do. They just dont care for swiss watches.

[csaltphoto]

Originally Posted by Etschell

No most of my friends dont but make a butt load more money than I do. They just dont care for swiss watches.

Kind of this. Handful of apple watches and a fitbit or two... I don't think they care and there are a few really wealthy people in the bunch. Can't keep up in the car department though. Really, a Rolex is not that extravagant in the larger scheme of things. Just discretionary income choices.

[DTap]

Originally Posted by The Libertine

My friends have their own interests, as I have my own, for which there exists mutual respect.

That’s what makes us “friends”.

What he said.

[JParm]

Nope!