am I a jerk for thinking about buying an $11k Rolex?

[nektar]

When I read your post I thought you were 20.. You are asking about that matter in the wrong forum. It is like I ask in a Ducati Forum, should I buy a Ducati? Keep in your mind that you wear it for free, since it has cash value. On the other hand, if you invest the 12K somewhere else you will probably make money..

[abozz]

Rolex is the cheapest watch on the planet, even more than a Casio, you buy it, made of steel, you use it and sell it with no loss or very little after having it for years on your wrist.

Do you have 50 already, no much time more to think about it, do it.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by marc2828

Am I jerk for thinking about buying an $11k Rolex?

- my Dad will see it and say "Rich guys always wear Casios, so what are you?"
- I will hide it from my best friend that is out of work
- my brother will say "your phone has a clock...what a waste of $"
- my wife says "get it.. but you'll grow tired of it in a year and sell it"
- my Ironman friend will say "my $600 Fenix does 100x more than your Rolex"
- I will hide it under my jacket on the subway
- I will never dive past 40 feet, and probably won't wear it diving anyhow.

Why I want it?
- I always wanted a Submariner...but love the larger SD43
- I am going to be 50
- I think it is a mechanical marvel...timeless classic..no pun intended.
- I like it.

I understand your thinking, there are some people I don't wear my watches around, that said, you will be surprised how little people will notice your watch. The only people who comment on my watches are "watch" people and I can count on 2 fingers the number of times that has happened.

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by Jagsie

I got the same carp from a certain jerk at work. Some people as just born "difficult". When asked why I bought an expensive watch, I have 3 reasons.
1 I liked it
2 I wanted it
3 I can afford to spend £6250 on a whim.

I'm not loaded or have a super high paid job, I've just been careful with money over my career. Haters gonna hate. Jealousy is not an attractive trait.


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I had a sneery, snarky "why d'you wear that Rolex?.....Does it tell special time?" at a dinner party.
I didn't know the bloke so didn't bite but said quietly; "my Dad gave it to me the day before he died"
Not true, but the silence 'round the table and the look on
his face was absolutely priceless.

My beautiful wife gently chided me in the car on the way home.
My father passed 20 years ago. We did laugh though.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by keithl

I understand your thinking, there are some people I don't wear my watches around, that said, you will be surprised how little people will notice your watch. The only people who comment on my watches are "watch" people and I can count on 2 fingers the number of times that has happened.

Very, very seldom does anyone comment on my watches. Ironically, it's mostly Apple Store Employees who appreciate a good mechanical watch. Yet they are all wearing Apple Watches.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Marc, you are such a jerk!!

Congrats on a beauty!!

Congratulations Buddy!!!!
Looks Fantastic!!!!

[Pentameter]

The answer is NO, you're not a jerk for wanting it. You actually sound like an intelligent, thoughtful person - weighing all the pro's and con's of this decision. Like you, I was kind of sensitive to the notion of wearing a watch that costs more than some peoples cars, but keep in mind most people don't know what a Rolex actually costs, they just know it's "expensive" and a nice watch. So, some of the things you are worried about, may not actually be concerns for others.

But if you want it, and you can afford it, I say buy it. You only live once dude. And remember, it will hold its value so if you need to sell it, you won't have a hard time getting most of your money back.

[Mitch105]

If financially OK then dude...you are 50...the no bullshit years have come...get the damn watch...you will be kicking yourself why you waited this long as it is. And get the SD43 if its the one DON'T settle!

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by Mitch105

If financially OK then dude...you are 50...the no bullshit years have come...get the damn watch...you will be kicking yourself why you waited this long.

I bought the watch...I finally got it.

[Mitch105]

Originally Posted by marc2828

I bought the watch...I finally got it.

Oh so you did! Bravo! Gorgeous watch. Enjoy!

[Rolexism_]

Congrats! Had it since Basel 2017 never taken it off. I was one of the first to get it!

[tangsuva]

No you're not a jerk. Your money, your choices.

Sure a $10 casio might tell better time than a Rolex... but I feel 1000000x better wearing a Rolex than wearing a Casio.

People buy emotions, not things. Among the many other reasons why I own a Rolex, I like the way I feel when I wear a Rolex, therefore I'd rather wear one of these than a Casio.

TLDR; if it makes YOU happy, buy it

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by marc2828

Am I jerk for thinking about buying an $11k Rolex?

- my Dad will see it and say "Rich guys always wear Casios, so what are you?"
- I will hide it from my best friend that is out of work
- my brother will say "your phone has a clock...what a waste of $"
- my wife says "get it.. but you'll grow tired of it in a year and sell it"
- my Ironman friend will say "my $600 Fenix does 100x more than your Rolex"
- I will hide it under my jacket on the subway
- I will never dive past 40 feet, and probably won't wear it diving anyhow.

Why I want it?
- I always wanted a Submariner...but love the larger SD43
- I am going to be 50
- I think it is a mechanical marvel...timeless classic..no pun intended.
- I like it.

Im glad you finally pulled the trigger! I read this and thought, who cares what they think? I can certainly understand being sensitive to your best friend who is out of work, thats a tough spot. My best friend didn't hide his Ferrari from me when was 21 and could barely afford rent. I was happy for him. I find that people like your brother that comment on things being a waste of money, likely have their own things they justify. Big Suvs, vacations etc. Everyone has their thing, i just try to stay in my own lane. Congrats on the watch!

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Your wife is most likely to be correct.

Agreed.
And this is probably the only consideration worth taking on board.

[GodZji]

Buy it!!! The problem might be "Can you find it at MSRP?"

[TRM]

Why are we reviving a nearly year old thread?

[kingSubTT]

Please see responses inline:
my Dad will see it and say "Rich guys always wear Casios, so what are you?"
Not correct. My Buffet wears a Rolex

- my brother will say "your phone has a clock...what a waste of $"
Nope. Not a waste. You will get your $ back in few years.

- my wife says "get it.. but you'll grow tired of it in a year and sell it"
Has she sold her diamond ring?
- my Ironman friend will say "my $600 Fenix does 100x more than your Rolex"
Get better friends.
- I will hide it under my jacket on the subway
Get insurance
- I will never dive past 40 feet, and probably won't wear it diving anyhow.
Nobody does.

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by TRM

Why are we reviving a nearly year old thread?

Because I finally got one...I bought it last night. SD43 Mk1

[cosmoliu]

Pics???

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by cosmoliu

Pics???

thread 217. thanks!

[Rashid.bk]

Congrats, welcome to the jerks club. Took you long enough.

[Chronomatic]

Buy it. Forget the external noise. If it is within your means, you have afforded yourself the right to purchase it. Your friend being out of work is not your fault. Your dad and wife's opinions are moot.

Secondly, get insurance on it and wear it wherever the hell you want. These are tool watches meant to experience life with you.

[LuminousMaximus]

Forget about it. Go PM and then who cares what they say

[rudestew]

Once you start jerking you cant stop , well done great watch

[Brew]

Dear Jerk,

Congratulations!!!!

Yours truly,
Another Jerk

[Beckster]

Well done Marc. Better late than never. Enjoy it in good health.

[rmk]

Everyone values things differently. Some people like to spend on cars, travel, hobbies, art, etc. It's your money, you do what makes you happy. Who cares what anyone else thinks or says. We can be critical of how anyone spends their money but as long as they're doing so responsibly (e.g. don't buy things at the expense of what's important in life), then it's none of anyone's business.

Also, a Rolex is almost like holding cash. Yes, you get some slight depreciation and you're not earning interest/returns on that money. However, it's not like buying a first class plane ticket where the money vanishes permanently after you've experienced the trip. It's an assert, it'll always be worth a fair percentage of what you've paid, so the TCO isn't the full value of the watch.

YOLO

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by marc2828

So this happened last night.....

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Congratulations!!! Glad you got what you wanted!!! A great way to spend some money on something that will hold its value. It could cost less than the brand X in the long run (when your kids retire).

[Charlie don’t surf]

It's an asset that can be quickly converted if need be . . . .


“I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted.”

― W.C. Fields

[TeddyS]

Get that SD43 ( MK1 dial preferably ) and enjoy the hell out of it. I wear mine proudly even though I’ve had plenty of comments about snobbery and money wasting etc.


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