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tdegroot · 30 January 2012, 09:42 AM

Because of the quality and precision that it represents, perfection in manufacturing. I have been in the tool and die business for 30 years, I believe in quality craftsmanship and perfection in what I make. It represents to me the quality of my work in an article specifically for my use. I like to think of the feeling of owning it, as of someone may apppreciate my labor.

thewatchguy93 · 30 January 2012, 09:45 AM

To get the ladies..

.. I just love em!

FNFZ4 · 30 January 2012, 09:47 AM

because im an addict... to Rolex...

FNFZ4 · 30 January 2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dingoo93

To get the ladies..

.. I just love em!

hasnt work for me...

Megalobyte · 30 January 2012, 09:57 AM

Timeless
Refined
Functional

...and chicks dig em.

:)

Le Chef · 30 January 2012, 10:04 AM

It's my tool watch. I use it when I travel out of my time zone.

thewatchguy93 · 30 January 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FNFZ4

hasnt work for me...

It hasn't worked for me either..

Bangel · 30 January 2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

My watch says that I will keep you alive when you would otherwise be dead, and I will bring you back to life if you do die.

Hey ktmd and tkerrmd, maybe it's time for us to visit a RSC for the sake of our patients to get the resurrection complication on our watches fixed!

JustABreathAway, I think it's terrific that you are enjoying the fruits of your labour and derive such satisfaction from your spectacular timepiece which has so much meaning for you.

Anyway, I wear a Rolex because when I decided to take the plunge into the world of automatic watches (long time marveller of mechanical watches, but quite a paradigm shift in terms of ownership being accustomed to set and forget quartz) I wanted to have one which was special. The submariner initially caught my eye for its aesthetics. Then I researched into its history, and learning of its heritage, its place in dive watch innovation and the robustness of its movement, my mind was made up that this was indeed the special watch for me.

JustABreathAway · 30 January 2012, 10:39 AM

In case you were wondering, I'm an anesthesiologist. I have about 5 minutes with a person before I really do administer poisons that would have them dead in another 5 minutes, were it not for my ministrations. You're never as close to death as you are when you're under anesthesia, except when you actually are dead. That's why I chose the above phrasing.

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Originally Posted by Bangel

JustABreathAway, I think it's terrific that you are enjoying the fruits of your labour and derive such satisfaction from your spectacular timepiece which has so much meaning for you.

That was a really nice thing to say - thank you

rfknauss · 30 January 2012, 10:50 AM

I wear a Rolex because few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!

Bangel · 30 January 2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

In case you were wondering, I'm an anesthesiologist. I have about 5 minutes with a person before I really do administer poisons that would have them dead in another 5 minutes, were it not for my ministrations. You're never as close to death as you are when you're under anesthesia, except when you actually are dead. That's why I chose the above phrasing.

We're actually in the same field! Actually your phrasing is quite poetic when put in the context of anaesthesia / anesthesiology!

jfisher17 · 30 January 2012, 10:58 AM

I wear mine to remind myself that hard work does have its rewards. And I love to run into old friends, that thought I would turn out to be a deadbeat, wearing a Rolex!

Luxe Time · 30 January 2012, 11:04 AM

because the only thing more valuable than money is time.

petee1997 · 30 January 2012, 11:50 AM

[QUOTE=JustABreathAway;3030819]To repeat a theme, my Rolex signifies accomplishment and achievement. My time piece represents the decades and hundreds of thousands of hours that have gone into becoming a fully board certified specialist physician and owner of a successful medical practice. My Rolex says that I am firmly and very proudly ensconced in the Top 1%, but that I got and stay here with work that benefits humanity while greatly increasing the quality of life for those in my care. My watch says that I will keep you alive when you would otherwise be dead, and I will bring you back to life if you do die. Because it is a Rolex, my watch never gets tired of constantly saying so much, and so much more.[/QUOT

Just a bit over the top. Sometimes a little humility would let you wear a smaller hat size.

JustABreathAway · 30 January 2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by petee1997

Just a bit over the top. Sometimes a little humility would let you wear a smaller hat size.

I didn't attack you in the least. Why do you feel the need to do so to me? I thought I explained myself very well. Please refrain from unprovoked attacks on me in the future.

Quackers · 30 January 2012, 12:02 PM

I don't wear a Rolex - but it's only a matter of time before I do.
I really like the idea of being able to service/repair something for ever. It seems to me that nothing else is like that nowadays.

LTM · 30 January 2012, 12:20 PM

Because... life's too short and my time is too valuable to measure with a cheap watch.

Maxtor · 30 January 2012, 12:33 PM

Because it is nice to own something that is so beautiful and well designed and well built (and it is a bit more affordable than a Porsche).

LightOnAHill · 30 January 2012, 12:43 PM

Simply because I like it.

I have some important clients in the mining industry where gold is important, thus I like to rock the gold.

Whiteshark · 30 January 2012, 12:54 PM

Well, I don't wear a Rolex YET... Trying to decide which one to get as we "speak". I want to wear a Rolex because it says "I've made it". It shows that I've busted my rear to get where I am. That I can make a great living without a degree despite what others have said. It shows I have taste, class and appreciate the finer things in life. Is also enjoy great firearms and I'll end it with this line... In A World Of Compromise Some Men Don't" That's why I want a Rolex

elijahenoch · 30 January 2012, 12:55 PM

Because i was blessed by GOD YAHWEH to have the cash to afford one

stockae92 · 30 January 2012, 01:07 PM

history: a long history of a "one owner" watch company in marking reliable watches that works

Michael Jackson · 30 January 2012, 01:48 PM

It is simply a proud of ownership!

liuk3 · 30 January 2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I didn't attack you in the least. Why do you feel the need to do so to me? I thought I explained myself very well. Please refrain from unprovoked attacks on me in the future.

I don't think that it was an attack. Just a small comment on humility, but I think that the message was lost on you...

DTM1357 · 31 January 2012, 11:53 AM

Great posts guys I enjoy my exercise getting to know the people on the forum

rodrob59 · 31 January 2012, 12:20 PM

As a sign of accomplishment, it was something that always seems just out of reach and that I've wanted for 25 years.

whizz · 31 January 2012, 12:27 PM

I wear Rolex to reward myself with something that happen to be a perfection from human workmanship

warren G. · 31 January 2012, 12:30 PM

comfortable, classic timeless design, reliable and accurate sum it up for me.

michigander · 31 January 2012, 01:25 PM

Why not?

But seriously, because they are held to high standards and are engineering marvels. Oh, and they're B E A utiful. They stand the test of time. They're perfect (usually). The list goes on and on. Just happy I have the opportunity to wear one!

jatco · 31 January 2012, 01:40 PM

...because I love to!

30 January 2012, 09:45 AM	#92
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30 January 2012, 10:50 AM	#100
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,493	I wear a Rolex because few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

30 January 2012, 12:55 PM	#111
elijahenoch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: ANTOINE Location: UPLAND,CA Watch: ROLEX G-114060M Posts: 318	Because i was blessed by GOD YAHWEH to have the cash to afford one __________________ GOD IS LOVE *REVELATION 13:16-18*

30 January 2012, 01:07 PM	#112
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,885	history: a long history of a "one owner" watch company in marking reliable watches that works __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

31 January 2012, 12:20 PM	#116
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	As a sign of accomplishment, it was something that always seems just out of reach and that I've wanted for 25 years. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

30 January 2012, 09:42 AM	#91
tdegroot "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Wisconsin, USA Watch: 14060M & SubC Posts: 243	Because of the quality and precision that it represents, perfection in manufacturing. I have been in the tool and die business for 30 years, I believe in quality craftsmanship and perfection in what I make. It represents to me the quality of my work in an article specifically for my use. I like to think of the feeling of owning it, as of someone may apppreciate my labor.

30 January 2012, 09:47 AM	#93
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	because im an addict... to Rolex...

30 January 2012, 09:57 AM	#95
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Timeless Refined Functional ...and chicks dig em. :)

30 January 2012, 10:04 AM	#96
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	It's my tool watch. I use it when I travel out of my time zone.

30 January 2012, 10:58 AM	#102
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	I wear mine to remind myself that hard work does have its rewards. And I love to run into old friends, that thought I would turn out to be a deadbeat, wearing a Rolex!

30 January 2012, 11:04 AM	#103
Luxe Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raja Location: Connecticut Posts: 951	because the only thing more valuable than money is time.

30 January 2012, 11:50 AM	#104
petee1997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 100	[QUOTE=JustABreathAway;3030819]To repeat a theme, my Rolex signifies accomplishment and achievement. My time piece represents the decades and hundreds of thousands of hours that have gone into becoming a fully board certified specialist physician and owner of a successful medical practice. My Rolex says that I am firmly and very proudly ensconced in the Top 1%, but that I got and stay here with work that benefits humanity while greatly increasing the quality of life for those in my care. My watch says that I will keep you alive when you would otherwise be dead, and I will bring you back to life if you do die. Because it is a Rolex, my watch never gets tired of constantly saying so much, and so much more.[/QUOT Just a bit over the top. Sometimes a little humility would let you wear a smaller hat size.

30 January 2012, 12:02 PM	#106
Quackers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Manchester, UK Watch: BLNR Posts: 228	I don't wear a Rolex - but it's only a matter of time before I do. I really like the idea of being able to service/repair something for ever. It seems to me that nothing else is like that nowadays.

30 January 2012, 12:20 PM	#107
LTM Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoCar Watch: GMT & Sub-C Posts: 128	Because... life's too short and my time is too valuable to measure with a cheap watch.

30 January 2012, 12:33 PM	#108
Maxtor 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,439	Because it is nice to own something that is so beautiful and well designed and well built (and it is a bit more affordable than a Porsche).

30 January 2012, 12:43 PM	#109
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,962	Simply because I like it. I have some important clients in the mining industry where gold is important, thus I like to rock the gold.

30 January 2012, 12:54 PM	#110
Whiteshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Watch: PO 8500 45.5mm Posts: 64	Well, I don't wear a Rolex YET... Trying to decide which one to get as we "speak". I want to wear a Rolex because it says "I've made it". It shows that I've busted my rear to get where I am. That I can make a great living without a degree despite what others have said. It shows I have taste, class and appreciate the finer things in life. Is also enjoy great firearms and I'll end it with this line... In A World Of Compromise Some Men Don't" That's why I want a Rolex

30 January 2012, 01:48 PM	#113
Michael Jackson "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2	It is simply a proud of ownership!

31 January 2012, 11:53 AM	#115
DTM1357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Devin Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex submariner Posts: 34	Great posts guys I enjoy my exercise getting to know the people on the forum

31 January 2012, 12:27 PM	#117
whizz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sydney Watch: The Last Master Posts: 141	I wear Rolex to reward myself with something that happen to be a perfection from human workmanship

31 January 2012, 12:30 PM	#118
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	comfortable, classic timeless design, reliable and accurate sum it up for me. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

31 January 2012, 01:25 PM	#119
michigander Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Terry Location: Detroit/Socal Watch: GMT-Master 16700 Posts: 173	Why not? But seriously, because they are held to high standards and are engineering marvels. Oh, and they're B E A utiful. They stand the test of time. They're perfect (usually). The list goes on and on. Just happy I have the opportunity to wear one!

31 January 2012, 01:40 PM	#120
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,892	...because I love to! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

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