Thoughts on wearing a Rolex to a family reunion?

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I would leave it at home, what is one day without your Rollie? Enjoy your family day!

Easy solution.

[Harry-57]

People can think what they like. That is their right.

People who think someone's success is somehow stealing from them will find something to be angry about once they have picked you as the target of their hate.

Some of your family sound like assholes. Personally, I would have cut them loose years ago.

[easterbunny]

the side of my family i would try and be humble around all spend their money on crazy expensive modifications for their offroad trucks. they would wonder how i manage to blow so much cash on a watch but then continue talking about their 15k suspension mods on their 60k trucks. smh... this is why i just wear my watch whenevers.

people spend money on the most random things.

[eltonbalch]

Originally Posted by reddog4063

I wore my new watch over the holidays in close quarters with about 15 people over the course of 3 days and not a single person noticed. And my family is not shy, if someone took note they would have just said something nice and loud for the whole room to hear.

Last watch a family member noticed on me was a Movado.

Wow!!! We MUST be related

[Trex516]

Since you are asking, I think this is a genuine concern of yours and I would just leave the watch at home and enjoy the day as some others have commented.

I have somewhat of a similar situation, but this involves more along the lines of hanging out with my boss(s).

[Kliminator]

I'd wear it. I don't think there's any reason to be embarrassed that you have the financial means to afford a nice watch.

As long as you're not walking around during the reunion talking about it or "flaunting it"

[stary]

Wear it, if there truly family they should be happy for you that you can afford it not criticize you.

[DoDe]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

People can think what they like. That is their right.

People who think someone's success is somehow stealing from them will find something to be angry about once they have picked you as the target of their hate.

Some of your family sound like assholes. Personally, I would have cut them loose years ago.

Take a note of answers like this.

And do the opposite.

[boogiebot]

Some might disagree but I’m down for wearing this watch anywhere but the gym. There really is no occasion where the watch is out of place.


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[watchmework]

I'd wear it and chances are they won't even notice or ask...but you would know best.

[Brew]

I wear my watches to the gym all the time.

[Boaters]

If it will cause problems leave it home.

[Michaeli Paulo]

Asking for advice about watches on a watch site makes a lot of sense.

Asking advice regarding social situations (or whatnot) on a watch site doesn’t make much sense.

Currently, there are 227,487 members on this site from all over the world. Regardless of the question, you are bound to get a plethora of various answers mostly from a bunch of strangers of whom you know nothing about. And you’ll probably end up no closer to a decision in the end.

Advice is best sought from the most qualified source. Again, if it’s a watch question, this is the place.

But if it’s a social question, ask someone you know and respect. If you ask someone whom you admire, whose judgement you have found to be true and solid, you’ll get the best advice to meet your needs.

That’s my advice! :)

Michael

[Sublovin]

The fact that you are even thinking about it is an easy decision. Leave it home...it’s a day. Personally, I don’t think it would matter, but since you do, leave it home and enjoy the day

[Jai]

Hi, don't wear it. Just take your cell phone along.

[timepieceluvr]

Wear it. Life is short, don’t compromise who you are for anyone else.


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[Equity]

For this I would just leave it home. Not worth the hassle.


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[Fleetlord]

You need to get through this event with as little drama as possible.

You know what is going to happen if you wear it, especially the Platona.

Someone will see the watch, compliment you on it, ask you how much it cost.

They will see it's ROLEX and realize that you have a $75K watch and they, unfortunately, are living in a tin can.

Then they will wonder why you aren't helping them and things will get uncomfortable.

If you don't wear a watch or wear something less....obvious...then you stand a much better chance of avoiding problems you clearly don't want.

[omx5o]

Leave it at home. Problem solved.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Thoughts on wearing a Rolex to a family reunion?

yes, its family and IMO less of a touchy subject than some other situations


the real tough question is High School reunion. Thats a mine field. I have one next week. Ill let you know

Pt daytona... yes or no??

[1665fan]

Easy solution, wear your watch. If anyone says anything pull out your rainbow Daytona and say “check this one out” lol

[EDL7]

Leave the watch at home..dress like a bum...ask your family members for cash for food & bills..go home..put watch back on..then use the cash..to buy another Rolex...lol..

[s14roller]

Originally Posted by stockjock1975

Most of the distant family, although all nice, have not been as financially fortunate as I. Most struggle with employment. Many face housing challenges. In almost all cases, they struggle financially and live paycheck to paycheck.

I get all the comments of “hey, you worked for it” but come on guys. Like I posted before, how about some situational awareness? If this was a car forum, and he asked if he should drive his orange Lamborghini to a family gathering who are all nice people, but struggle with putting food on the table or having a place to sleep at night, would we say “yes, that’s a good idea”? I’d probably reco driving the daily that day.

I’m a car and watch guy by nature but I can go a decent stretch of days without either of them. This is a situation where that would apply.

[goldfixer21]

The overwhelming majority of people pay zero attention to your watch.Wear it

[dc98354]

Originally Posted by s14roller

I get all the comments of “hey, you worked for it” but come on guys. Like I posted before, how about some situational awareness? If this was a car forum, and he asked if he should drive his orange Lamborghini to a family gathering who are all nice people, but struggle with putting food on the table or having a place to sleep at night, would we say “yes, that’s a good idea”? I’d probably reco driving the daily that day.

I’m a car and watch guy by nature but I can go a decent stretch of days without either of them. This is a situation where that would apply.

Agreed.

I would leave the watch and Lambo at home for that one day.

[denmanproject]

As long as it’s not YG or RG you will be fine, no one will even notice

[ruffa]

I want to say you worked for it and earned it so why should you adjust your lifestyle to please others and not yourself.

BUT, everyone’s situation is different. If someone from your family asked to borrow money in the past and you said you didn’t have it but then you pull up to the scene with a Rolex? *Drama has entered the chat. So if you want to play it safe and keep potential drama out, don’t wear anything.

[yachty 1]

Originally Posted by dwjez14

Family reunion + nice watch = someone ask you for money haha.

Absolutely hysterical!!! But there's truth do that

[Rolex_noobmaster]

I would say life is short, just wear what you want. You may never know when you will be able to wear it again.

[daOnlyBG]

Whatever you decide to do, just remember that only one person needs to notice your watch for everyone to hear the name "Rolex."