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teb1013 · 3 October 2016, 01:30 AM

Has anyone used a service like this https://www.elevenjames.com/ to try out a watch before buying it? Looks pretty expensive, but if you're willing to pay $149 per month you can pretend a Datejust is yours, $299. Daytona, $800 a Sky Dweller (and plenty of other watches Rolex and many other brands). Somehow I want to own what I wear, even if I will never get to have the really upper end watches.

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GoingPlaces · 3 October 2016, 01:36 AM

This has been discussed before, numbers don't work.

zjd168 · 3 October 2016, 01:40 AM

very bad deals.

CLTRolex · 3 October 2016, 01:41 AM

Please tell me no one would ever consider doing this. What a gross waste of money.

Chiboy · 3 October 2016, 01:42 AM

I think it's perfect for high school reunions!

Justinmg · 3 October 2016, 01:43 AM

That's a crazy rip off, I don't know how they stay in business. I guess there is a market for that

beer · 3 October 2016, 01:46 AM

people lease cars that they couldn't afford to buy

for someone that way inclined, i am sure leasing a watch would appeal to them as well

teb1013 · 3 October 2016, 01:48 AM

In a weird way it's like buying a fake Rolex. You're pretending to own something that isn't yours.
Then again, if you're interested in putting across an impression of status (Look he wears a different high end watch every month, he must be rich!)...

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beer · 3 October 2016, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teb1013

In a weird way it's like buying a fake Rolex. You're pretending to own something that isn't yours.

agree this is very much the case but people do it with cars so i am sure there is a market for watches as well!

not that i would be interested

Ragna · 3 October 2016, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinmg

That's a crazy rip off, I don't know how they stay in business. I guess there is a market for that

I agree. Its crazy.

BUT... Im glad there is a market for that!

And i hope that market will attract all those people who would be wearing a Fake Rolex otherwise.

So although most of us would never use it, its very important it exists

Elevenjames, with the right prices, could be the Fake industry worst nightmare.

GoingPlaces · 3 October 2016, 01:52 AM

I just checked them out, it's 800 per month to access a Skydweller, and there is a minimum term for the "membership,' probably a year at least. Stupid.

dcash0615 · 3 October 2016, 02:09 AM

Bingo! My thoughts exactly. It shocks me how many people live beyond their means. In my line of work, I see it every day. People buy expensive houses and lease expensive cars that they can't really afford.

Now watch leasing. Crazy

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer

people lease cars that they couldn't afford to buy

for someone that way inclined, i am sure leasing a watch would appeal to them as well

RGAmos · 3 October 2016, 02:33 AM

I have no idea of the target market for this service, but I would wager that the market does not include many people trying to live beyond their means.

CashGap · 3 October 2016, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I just checked them out, it's 800 per month to access a Skydweller, and there is a minimum term for the "membership,' probably a year at least. Stupid.

The service is not for me, but:

I would not be surprised to find that there are folks who buy a Skydweller, trade it a year later, and lose more than $9,600.

They might never have to stare at a line item "It cost you $800 per month to wear that watch". Instead it was seen as "You can get this $Y watch for $X and your watch".

red1108nyc · 3 October 2016, 03:17 AM

Maybe ok to rent if it is a "hard to find" model that you want to try before buying but I prefer to buy.

AK797 · 3 October 2016, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

I think it's perfect for high school reunions!

And first dates.

GB-man · 3 October 2016, 07:29 AM

For dummies

mpwatch · 3 October 2016, 07:39 AM

Save the money you would have spent on it until you can position yourself to own the real deal.

- MP

The Libertine · 3 October 2016, 07:42 AM

No thanks.

TMQ · 3 October 2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by teb1013

Has anyone used a service like this https://www.elevenjames.com/ to try out a watch before buying it? Looks pretty expensive, but if you're willing to pay $149 per month you can pretend a Datejust is yours, $299. Daytona, $800 a Sky Dweller (and plenty of other watches Rolex and many other brands). Somehow I want to own what I wear, even if I will never get to have the really upper end watches.

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Makes sense to me. Try it out, get your yaya's out, then give it back, and hang on to your $20k or whatever. Exactly like luxury car, short term rental. Can't day i'd do it myself though.

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Steve in SoCal · 3 October 2016, 09:29 AM

Its an interesting idea but the numbers don't make sense. Maybe if the prices were 50% lower and the monthly minimum was 1-3 months.

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locutus49 · 3 October 2016, 09:36 AM

What if you scratch the watch? I wouldn't want to take the chance on dinging a rental watch.

77T · 3 October 2016, 09:37 AM

Better to buy preowned and take 6 months to "love it or leave it". Then either way (love or hate) when you sell onward you don't lose anything like 6 months of rental costs.

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brandrea · 3 October 2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

What if you scratch the watch? I wouldn't want to take the chance on dinging a rental watch.

I'd be curious on that too

TMQ · 3 October 2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

What if you scratch the watch? I wouldn't want to take the chance on dinging a rental watch.

Yeah I wondered that too. I reckon they would have a hefty deposit set up

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turboevo2 · 3 October 2016, 09:53 AM

If that's the case might as well buy a fake one and wear it. Would cost less than leasing a real one lol.

rr-nyc · 3 October 2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

I think it's perfect for high school reunions!

So true. Probably the only time this works out- to throw away a couple hundred to show off

This topic comes up once a month, almost like clockwork. Very curious if it's intentional

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East Bay Rider · 3 October 2016, 11:16 AM

No

fungo · 3 October 2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

And first dates.

Then she found out later you are broke and lives in a shack under the bridge..but sure the rented daytona compensates for it all

dreamcar88 · 4 October 2016, 12:02 AM

in my field i see this everyday its sad. People want the impression of owning something high in the status world and cant afford to pay for things. People want a bmw but 50% cant afford to put rotors pads and tires on. smh at this world

3 October 2016, 01:30 AM	#1
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	Watch Rental? Has anyone used a service like this https://www.elevenjames.com/ to try out a watch before buying it? Looks pretty expensive, but if you're willing to pay $149 per month you can pretend a Datejust is yours, $299. Daytona, $800 a Sky Dweller (and plenty of other watches Rolex and many other brands). Somehow I want to own what I wear, even if I will never get to have the really upper end watches. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 October 2016, 01:41 AM	#4
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Please tell me no one would ever consider doing this. What a gross waste of money. __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

3 October 2016, 01:42 AM	#5
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,388	I think it's perfect for high school reunions! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

3 October 2016, 01:43 AM	#6
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	That's a crazy rip off, I don't know how they stay in business. I guess there is a market for that __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

3 October 2016, 01:46 AM	#7
beer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Watch Dealer atm! Watch: all Posts: 2,800	people lease cars that they couldn't afford to buy for someone that way inclined, i am sure leasing a watch would appeal to them as well __________________

3 October 2016, 01:36 AM	#2
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	This has been discussed before, numbers don't work.

3 October 2016, 01:40 AM	#3
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	very bad deals.

3 October 2016, 01:48 AM	#8
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	Watch Rental? In a weird way it's like buying a fake Rolex. You're pretending to own something that isn't yours. Then again, if you're interested in putting across an impression of status (Look he wears a different high end watch every month, he must be rich!)... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 October 2016, 01:52 AM	#11
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	I just checked them out, it's 800 per month to access a Skydweller, and there is a minimum term for the "membership,' probably a year at least. Stupid.

3 October 2016, 02:33 AM	#13
RGAmos "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 194	I have no idea of the target market for this service, but I would wager that the market does not include many people trying to live beyond their means.

3 October 2016, 03:17 AM	#15
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,504	Maybe ok to rent if it is a "hard to find" model that you want to try before buying but I prefer to buy.

3 October 2016, 07:29 AM	#17
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,875	For dummies __________________

3 October 2016, 07:39 AM	#18
mpwatch Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Pennsylvania Watch: PAM 199 Posts: 42	Save the money you would have spent on it until you can position yourself to own the real deal. - MP

3 October 2016, 07:42 AM	#19
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	No thanks.

3 October 2016, 09:29 AM	#21
Steve in SoCal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: CA Posts: 78	Its an interesting idea but the numbers don't make sense. Maybe if the prices were 50% lower and the monthly minimum was 1-3 months. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 October 2016, 09:36 AM	#22
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	What if you scratch the watch? I wouldn't want to take the chance on dinging a rental watch.

3 October 2016, 09:37 AM	#23
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,801	Better to buy preowned and take 6 months to "love it or leave it". Then either way (love or hate) when you sell onward you don't lose anything like 6 months of rental costs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 October 2016, 09:53 AM	#26
turboevo2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Ryan Location: CA, USA Watch: Rolex GMT2C Posts: 333	If that's the case might as well buy a fake one and wear it. Would cost less than leasing a real one lol.

3 October 2016, 11:16 AM	#28
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,894	No __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 October 2016, 12:02 AM	#30
dreamcar88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Watch: 116334 dj blue dia Posts: 198	in my field i see this everyday its sad. People want the impression of owning something high in the status world and cant afford to pay for things. People want a bmw but 50% cant afford to put rotors pads and tires on. smh at this world __________________ james_richardson88 instagram

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