Cheapest Rolex in the room!

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Im Lauf der Zeit

Sorry to hear you felt weird. Perhaps go buy a pricier Rolex so you are not subjected to that feeling again. But then you might find yourself in a private box full of high-end Patek complication wearers...

I was once at a corporate dinner and I was wearing the cheapest watch at the table... a Patek 5711. There's always someone with more so don't let it bother you.

[Armyguy03]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I was once at a corporate dinner and I was wearing the cheapest watch at the table... a Patek 5711. There's always someone with more so don't let it bother you.

Sound advice.

I was at the Tyson's Corner Beer, Bourbon and BBQ festival yesterday. Most common wrist watch was the Sub of some variation. I saw everything from Sub to the WG Sub with Blue Ceramic Dial and one GMT Pepsi (dated '68' according to the owner). But I didn't notice ONE Sea Dweller. So needless to say, I had the coolest Rolex at the festival AND kicked ass at corn hole!!!

[Joearch]

I had four guys in my office a week ago and all four had gold or platinum Rolex on their wrist. I couldn't help but notice a couple of them checking mine out which would be much less expensive, it to me more desirable. Be happy with what you wear. It only matters to you.

[Time Exposure]

For a time when I owned (among others) a Patek Philippe Nautilus, I frequently found greater joy wearing my vintage 1963 Air King.
I admit there was a time I would envy the great number of Presidents at the country club when "all I had" was an Omega Broad Arrow. No one else gave a sh!t but one guy, who was a complete tool.
Now I'm comfortable with my non-President, and I can appreciate ANY watch whose wearer shows passion for watches and strikes up a conversation.

[T. Ferguson]

You can walk into even the most notoriously snooty AD with the least expensive Rolex on your wrist and you'll still get treated like your a member of the club.

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by Castor

Went out to the horse race track with a group that had rented a private box. As I looked around there was a very disproportionate number of Rolexes on the wrists of the guys (no women wore any?). There were all kinds of gold Presidents & Daytonas, etc. It felt weird to be wearing the cheapest watch in the place.

Cheap is relative. I know what you mean - was in a similar situation more than once. I find it amusing and like to say that i went on the cheap.

[FTX I]

Avoid the parking lot with them after the event so you don't have suicidal thoughts.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Jocke

It's not the price that is most important, you had guaranteed the greatest interest for the brand. I would guess that 90%
of the carriers you saw had only Rolex "in order to be" in their acquaintance circles.

i just cancelled my platona order....

[Lingfan]

I look down on rolex wearers when i am wearing my PP!




Joke ;-)

[AZDJII]

As stated, cheap and Rolex don't go together. Wear what you like! I had a gold/stainless blue Sub, ended up trading out for a DJII and recently added a GMTII BLNR. Maybe next is something all gold. Just wear what you like.

[Sportwatchmania]

I bet they all told the same time and date

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Joearch

I had four guys in my office a week ago and all four had gold or platinum Rolex on their wrist. I couldn't help but notice a couple of them checking mine out which would be much less expensive, it to me more desirable. Be happy with what you wear. It only matters to you.

No one will notice your watch with that shirt.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

i just cancelled my platona order....

Perfect, just send me what you saved.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by Dennis the Menace

I bet they all told the same time and date

No, there was guys from different timezones.

[Majin Buu]

Hi!
Some times and in some places is best not to wear a watch at all...
everybody will assume you only use your cell phone...

Best

MB

[Nathan_Barnes]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I agree.

Ditto. For what it's worth, out of all those I know personally who can afford solid gold Rolex watches (15-20 people), only 2 wear solid gold and the rest wear stainless steel.

I highly doubt any enthusiast who has an expensive president looks at a SS wearer and thinks "guess they can't afford what I have". It's all preference :)

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Can't say I ever measure the worth of a Rolex by its price.

Nor can I say I have ever measured the worth of a Man/Woman by their Rolex or any watch for that matter. They are watches, just look at them and enjoy them for their beauty!

[kneedeep]

Watches are a hobby and a passion for many of us - a great, entertaining, interesting and expensive one at that. They don't define anything but time.

[GB-man]

Best you up your game next time

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Jocke

No one will notice your watch with that shirt.

Yup , altho that would look good with my YG Blue subc...hmm...

[Phil t 32]

Originally Posted by Jocke

No, there was guys from different timezones.

Maybe the 'best' watch should have been a GMT then :)


After 30 years in the waiting.......GMT IIc

[jon_jon]

Let's just say men like to compare themselves with others by their jobs, income, cars, watches, zip code, country club membership, etc, whereas women compare themselves with others based on their looks, clothes, handbag, jewelry, kids, etc.

Many people feel self-conscious when in a room with others with whom they would not normally associate with in their daily lives. However once you are officially "a club member", then I think people worry less about "toys" and more about the substance of the person you are having a conversation with. I use the term "toys" as all-inclusive for things you don't need, but are nice to have and you enjoy. Of course a Rolex watch falls into this category and as long as you wear it for your personal enjoyment and not use it as an entrance to a "club" you want to join, then I don't think it matters how expensive or blingy your Rolex is.

[mck22]

Originally Posted by Dashimmy

I've had diamond DD's, Daytona's, TT DJ's, Milgauss, and Sub's. And the only watch I like to wear is a No Date Sub on a NATO. Point is, wear what YOU Like and admire all the others.

I am in Marco Island now and admiring a ton this week! Just saw my favorite watch that I hope to own someday. TT Bluesy with Serti Dial.

[dysondiver]

simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

[tkerrmd]

No such thing as a cheap rolex

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No such thing as a cheap rolex

Take a look at the sales section, they all say they are.

[sea-dweller]

I'm sure very few of them cared.

[porschedude]

Originally Posted by AlBacon!974

Cheap isn't a word I would use to describe a Rolex. Maybe you had a model that was less expensive than others. I have a few Rolex watches from a DD to AirKing and none were cheap. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!

Very good point

[Joearch]

Originally Posted by Jocke

No one will notice your watch with that shirt.

I must say how right you are. But the ladies love it!!!

[Ken B]

Originally Posted by Castor

Went out to the horse race track with a group that had rented a private box. As I looked around there was a very disproportionate number of Rolexes on the wrists of the guys (no women wore any?). There were all kinds of gold Presidents & Daytonas, etc. It felt weird to be wearing the cheapest watch in the place.

You need to ask for a pay raise. It's obvious your not getting paid enough to keep up with your group. just playing...