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ap1 · 1 June 2019, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

Nothing against the clerk at the DMV, just using it as the latest example of seeing them everywhere.

Debating dumping my collection and moving on to PP. I'm sure a lot of us are watch lovers, collectors, enjoy movements, etc... To me it feels like anyone who wants to be cool and flash a little money buys a Rolex at this point.

Do you like rap music? Patek is no longer a secret

Fat_ninja · 1 June 2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Do you like rap music? Patek is no longer a secret

I like rap music... but I don’t pay attention to the lyrics

ap1 · 1 June 2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

I like rap music... but I don’t pay attention to the lyrics

I don’t really either but when Patek is mentioned my spidy sense kicks in

Fat_ninja · 1 June 2019, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

I don’t really either but when Patek is mentioned my spidy sense kicks in

That’s only like Jay z no?

ap1 · 1 June 2019, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

That’s only like Jay z no?

Way off, like every one now raps about Patek. This morning it was Cardi B talking watches lol

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Fat_ninja · 1 June 2019, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Way off, like every one now raps about Patek. This morning it was Cardi B talking watches lol

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Wow...I’m old and I’m not that old.

That’s it I’m going to buy a 5170P with diamonds!!!

Dsmith1974 · 1 June 2019, 11:16 PM

Rappers like Brandy but it won’t kill off Scotch. Rolex is in fine fettle. Wear and enjoy!

ap1 · 1 June 2019, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Wow...I’m old and I’m not that old.

That’s it I’m going to buy a 5170P with diamonds!!!

You should, investment piece

RHJ · 1 June 2019, 11:47 PM

We're not talking about watches here at all. That's a pity!
I won't never buy a watch at 5 figures, but I can feel happy with someone who shows his new grail watch for 6 figures here!
It's about watches here for me and I don't care how many wear a watch like me.
That there are rich, lesser rich and poor people in the world I knew before.

JVM · 2 June 2019, 12:22 AM

They’ve been called the “Texas Timex” for decades; nothing new here.

jaySL350 · 2 June 2019, 01:19 AM

We are in the Buckhurst Hill,,Chigwell,Loughton,Woodford Green area,,
Three premiership training grounds within a few miles,,
Awful reality show people also so Rolex are everywhere especially TT on the younger folks,,
walking down the high I question how many are fugazi ?

TswaneNguni · 2 June 2019, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToWatch

Was just in a grocery store in the hamptons. In one visit I saw a 116520, Royal Oak Chronograph, Aquanaut and Richard Mille.

Crazy

Was just in a grocery store and I saw people trying to make ends meet ..Guy in front of me got the third credit card's transaction approved and its the beginning of the month...

Most of the TRF members live in a different world from 99% of the worlds population.

... and then you have posters complaining about all "the commoners" wearing Rolex and wanting to move to Patek ??

Dr. Robert · 2 June 2019, 03:06 AM

The original post is why people think Rolex wearers are @#%holes. Padi, take me with you.

Hogtown Fatty · 2 June 2019, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The original post is why people think Rolex wearers are @#%holes.

Yeah, no kidding... had I not checked to see the op's post count I'd of been certain he was a troll- though I suppose he very well still could be one... albeit a very committed one. Gotta be some of the most entitled bs I've read on this site; downright cringe-worthy.
OP needs to pony up and get into a Dufour, Daniels, or Smith if having something as common as a Rolex troubles him so much.

huncho · 2 June 2019, 03:38 AM

almost every song has a reference to patek or AP now thanks to future, young thug, migos, etc, so its not like those brands are as niche as they were maybe 10 years ago. considering the fact that hip hop is now the most streamed genre in the US the exposure these brands are getting is huge

they're moving onto referencing RM now though

Cesium137 · 2 June 2019, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sillo38

Also have to think, how many of them are the real deal. I imagine most are, but definitely not all of them.

Exactly, Lot of fakes out there.

Tmac478 · 2 June 2019, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

You should get out more. Go to any decent mall and you'll probably spot half a dozen during a lunch break.

Rolex density totally depends on where you are. In San Diego it was easy to see 10/day, just take a walk around Coronado for example.

Lol, I get out plenty. I've lived here all my life and have dined at most of the best restaurants in the bay area. I may not hang out at malls but I do business with some pretty prestigious and well known high tech firms. As mentioned, I'm just not seeing that many luxury watches. I've seen a few over the years but you'll find way more bare wrists or apple watches here in the Silicon Valley.

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alexmiranda · 2 June 2019, 07:02 AM

I feel that Rolex is now nowadays an entrance door for new enthusiasts willing to be introduced to the finer timepieces. So all in all, I think it's fair because Rolex is not cheap anyway. If you can afford it you should have the right to own one.

Justinmg · 2 June 2019, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The original post is why people think Rolex wearers are @#%holes. Padi, take me with you.

100% couldn’t have said it better. One of the reasons I like Omega and Tudor, if you see one in the wild, 95% chance they are into watches, you see a Rolex... I think of the OP.

Two81pb · 2 June 2019, 07:16 AM

Walk through Vegas during World Series or poker time, Rolex, Richard Mille, AP everywhere. Not just old men with gold day dates, yesterday I saw a Daytona C, sky dweller, RM 11, 5 misc AP’s it’s pretty amazing

LndLord · 2 June 2019, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Do you like rap music? Patek is no longer a secret

rappers are selling their Patek and getting Richard Mille

Bigblu10 · 2 June 2019, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The original post is why people think Rolex wearers are @#%holes. Padi, take me with you.

Best post on the entire thread. OP, are you reading?

ap1 · 2 June 2019, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LndLord

rappers are selling their Patek and getting Richard Mille

Next level. You right

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Ticknaway · 2 June 2019, 08:52 AM

I don’t see Rolex as exclusive at all! Try Debuthune or MGF that’s exclusive!

Sorry about the spelling!

scottgekko · 2 June 2019, 08:54 AM

I thought everyone just uses their phone now....

mmmmp · 2 June 2019, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tbonesteak

IDK, feels like the coolness and exclusivity are peaking and the cycle could be drawing to a close. I don't say that as a disgruntled consumer, I can have any model I want at MSRP within 4 weeks, but they're selling 1mm watches a year, everyone who wants one has one.

Most things are cyclical, and when I see a clerk at the DMV wearing a Sub, I get the sense the end is near.

I get the sense the DMV guy is wearing a fake.

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jrs146 · 2 June 2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ap1

Next level. You right

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So it’s safe to wear Patek again?

shane.shepherd · 2 June 2019, 09:12 AM

Rolexes are everywhere, I see some high schoolers now days with some vintage subs, DJs. go to any club in major city. subs and GMTs frequently spotted.

It has never been exclusive, it has always been mainstream.

cdmorenot · 2 June 2019, 09:48 AM

Here is a bit of cool story ...

Nobody knows who is taking their order at their local McDonalds ... perhaps the person taking your order could be the owner operator’s son or daughter.

So for anyone who stopped by at select North Jersey locations between 2004 and 2014 and saw some “kids at McDonald’s” wearing Rolex ... They were real.

A Rolex isn’t unattainable ... you want exclusive ? Get yourself a FP or something bespoke like that.

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JVM · 2 June 2019, 10:44 AM

Definitely. A guy with a Tudor or Omega is probably into watches. Unfortunately it seems like the nouveau Rolex buyers are into brands more than anything and don't know a heck of a lot about watches (other than the MSRP and current asking prices on Chrono24). They're easy to spot on this forum, just go into any of the numerous Rolex v. Tudor threads.

I wonder wear all of these people were a few years ago when you could go in and buy pretty much anything (short of a stainless Daytona) and used Subs were an easy 20% back of MSRP.

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Originally Posted by Justinmg

100% couldn’t have said it better. One of the reasons I like Omega and Tudor, if you see one in the wild, 95% chance they are into watches, you see a Rolex... I think of the OP.

2 June 2019, 03:06 AM	#133
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,285	The original post is why people think Rolex wearers are @#%holes. Padi, take me with you. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

2 June 2019, 09:48 AM	#149
cdmorenot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 3,371	I'm seeing Rolex everywhere and on everyone Here is a bit of cool story ... Nobody knows who is taking their order at their local McDonalds ... perhaps the person taking your order could be the owner operator’s son or daughter. So for anyone who stopped by at select North Jersey locations between 2004 and 2014 and saw some “kids at McDonald’s” wearing Rolex ... They were real. A Rolex isn’t unattainable ... you want exclusive ? Get yourself a FP or something bespoke like that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 16570, 224270, 126610, 126334

1 June 2019, 11:16 PM	#127
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,262	Rappers like Brandy but it won’t kill off Scotch. Rolex is in fine fettle. Wear and enjoy!

1 June 2019, 11:47 PM	#129
RHJ 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 920	We're not talking about watches here at all. That's a pity! I won't never buy a watch at 5 figures, but I can feel happy with someone who shows his new grail watch for 6 figures here! It's about watches here for me and I don't care how many wear a watch like me. That there are rich, lesser rich and poor people in the world I knew before.

2 June 2019, 12:22 AM	#130
JVM Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 87	They’ve been called the “Texas Timex” for decades; nothing new here.

2 June 2019, 01:19 AM	#131
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	We are in the Buckhurst Hill,,Chigwell,Loughton,Woodford Green area,, Three premiership training grounds within a few miles,, Awful reality show people also so Rolex are everywhere especially TT on the younger folks,, walking down the high I question how many are fugazi ?

2 June 2019, 03:38 AM	#135
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,333	almost every song has a reference to patek or AP now thanks to future, young thug, migos, etc, so its not like those brands are as niche as they were maybe 10 years ago. considering the fact that hip hop is now the most streamed genre in the US the exposure these brands are getting is huge they're moving onto referencing RM now though

2 June 2019, 07:02 AM	#138
alexmiranda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Alexandre Location: Portugal Watch: Rolex Sky-Dweller Posts: 18	I feel that Rolex is now nowadays an entrance door for new enthusiasts willing to be introduced to the finer timepieces. So all in all, I think it's fair because Rolex is not cheap anyway. If you can afford it you should have the right to own one.

2 June 2019, 07:16 AM	#140
Two81pb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 109	Walk through Vegas during World Series or poker time, Rolex, Richard Mille, AP everywhere. Not just old men with gold day dates, yesterday I saw a Daytona C, sky dweller, RM 11, 5 misc AP’s it’s pretty amazing

2 June 2019, 08:52 AM	#144
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	I don’t see Rolex as exclusive at all! Try Debuthune or MGF that’s exclusive! Sorry about the spelling!

2 June 2019, 08:54 AM	#145
scottgekko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reno, NV Watch: Submariner 11610 Posts: 28	I thought everyone just uses their phone now....

2 June 2019, 09:12 AM	#148
shane.shepherd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: St. Louis Posts: 38	Rolexes are everywhere, I see some high schoolers now days with some vintage subs, DJs. go to any club in major city. subs and GMTs frequently spotted. It has never been exclusive, it has always been mainstream.

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