Did you have to "get used" to wearing your sold gold watch?

[cerendigit]

Hello!

(Spoiler alert, this is kinda of a silly question, but I've been thinking about this).

I remember when I got my first Rolex (116610LN) I felt a bit uncomfortable wearing so much money on me, but now, I feel comfortable just wearing it daily wherever I go, I almost never think about "how much money it is".

Did you guys had to go through a similar process when you got your first solid gold watches? Or do you still feel uncomfortable because of "how much money it is".

I guess, we can get used to anything .... just wanted to know your opinion.

NOTE: I'm not talking about a situation where a watch is way out of budget. Let's supposed I just saved up for it, and I'm not worried about having to sell it to pay the rent or something

[Chewbacca]

Hello and nope.

[MTdweller]

I had been wearing a SS Rolex for four years before I picked up a YG piece. It didn’t impact me too much as far as thinking about how much money was on my wrist. What I did remember noticing was how much heavier it was. Now I prefer the warmth and heft of YG over SS.

[The Thomas J]

It took me a minute to get used to it.

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[OmaniRolex]

Not one bit.

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[schoolboy]

When I bought my two tone sub, I was a little nervous about it, then kinda forgot about it, and sold the watch a couple months later

This time, with my SS DJ36, the same thing happened

When I bought it, I was a little nervous about having that amount of money on my wrist

Now I’m at the stage where I forgot about it

But honestly, I try to keep that in mind but not let it bother me too much

I think and hope that THAT mentality will keep us both out of trouble

It’s like when you read those stories of guys that pick a girl at a New York club, take her to the hotel, and wake up freaking out because their Rolex is gone

I say don’t overthink it, but be aware that you are wearing an expensive watch

That will keep you and the watch safe

[envuks]

Originally Posted by MTdweller

I had been wearing a SS Rolex for four years before I picked up a YG piece. It didn’t impact me too much as far as thinking about how much money was on my wrist. What I did remember noticing was how much heavier it was. Now I prefer the warmth and heft of YG over SS.

Ditto. Except it took me 10 years from first SS to PM.

[schoolboy]

As far as gold is concerned, I don’t think I’ll ever buy a full pm piece

I do alright for myself financially, but i am not going to pretend that losing a $30,000 watch (via robbery or assault or whatever) wouldn’t hurt my bank account

[kieselguhr]

Do try to remember, You are worth more than the watch on your wrist. Gold or otherwise.

[joli160]

Money wise never gave it a thought. The weight difference was something. Loved it from day one

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

As far as gold is concerned, I don’t think I’ll ever buy a full pm piece

I do alright for myself financially, but i am not going to pretend that losing a $30,000 watch (via robbery or assault or whatever) wouldn’t hurt my bank account

It’s called insurance.

In the event an unforeseen loss occurred, you get a replacement or the cash equivalent. No bank account hurting.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by cerendigit

Hello!

(Spoiler alert, this is kinda of a silly question, but I've been thinking about this).

I remember when I got my first Rolex (116610LN) I felt a bit uncomfortable wearing so much money on me, but now, I feel comfortable just wearing it daily wherever I go, I almost never think about "how much money it is".

Did you guys had to go through a similar process when you got your first solid gold watches? Or do you still feel uncomfortable because of "how much money it is".

I guess, we can get used to anything .... just wanted to know your opinion.

NOTE: I'm not talking about a situation where a watch is way out of budget. Let's supposed I just saved up for it, and I'm not worried about having to sell it to pay the rent or something

Nope.

[BrazenC5]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

As far as gold is concerned, I don’t think I’ll ever buy a full pm piece

I do alright for myself financially, but i am not going to pretend that losing a $30,000 watch (via robbery or assault or whatever) wouldn’t hurt my bank account

Get it insured...now you have no excuse.

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[boogiebot]

Never owned a solid gold piece so I have no clue. I can see how it might affect you though as a daily wearer. I believe it depends on the persons mind set. There are some members on here that could drop 30-50k and not even wink and then there are others where that’s a ton of loot.

If I was able to buy one I don’t know if I could fully enjoy it. I think I’d always be concerned about it getting scratched or dinged.


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[denmanproject]

I thought the same thing but you get used to it

[htc8p]

im still careful with my WG DD. the heft helps in reminding

[peterpl]

Got used to wearing sold gold Rolex's now. I dont even think about it anymore.

When I bought my very first piece I used to always be conscience about it - now I dont even care at all.

Not a second thought.

[hectorlopez]

Once you get used to it it’s hard to go back. They feel amazing!

[Setarip]

SS models for 14 yrs...then PM (RG DD). The heft that others discuss here was noticeable difference...and the DD isn’t exactly a subtle statement. As for $ on the wrist? Like a few noted, it’s insured, I don’t think about that much other than having good SA. I just enjoy for what it is while I can.

[Jammart]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

As far as gold is concerned, I don’t think I’ll ever buy a full pm piece

I do alright for myself financially, but i am not going to pretend that losing a $30,000 watch (via robbery or assault or whatever) wouldn’t hurt my bank account

That's true, plus I can be attached to certain things and I'm sure going to be attached to a watch purchased at such price...
So wearing it on my wrist and always alert to scratch or robbery or something, anything, that's not comfortable and I just won't.

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[torrente]

I feel comfortable wearing my WG Day Date as my daily watch, I would not feel comfortable if it would be colored gold.

[996marty]

Boy we get some stupid questions

[Brew]

First couple of times I swam with my YM I did think about how deep the lake was; but that's what insurance is for.

[glamorama]

I have not insured my watches (but will for some) so I think about it when travelling to unknown/shady places. I also do not feel comfortable to wear full coloured gold ROLEX in some work settings due to stigma in those circles.

Otherwise concerning your question regarding value I think the first step is the biggest, going from say a $100 watch to $10k watch is x100 more value on your wrist to only x2-4 for full gold in the next step.

[GolfPunk]

No, it feels much better on the wrist than SS (I have a white Gold Daytona 116509)

[Leasky]

My father wore a YG DD in the early 80's and as a child I promised myself I would buy one if I could ever afford it; I had some spare money a few years ago and was able to acquire a lovely diamond faced 118238. It was my first (and will be my only) solid gold watch. I only wear it on special occasions and it isn't on my wrist more than 6 times a year.

The watch does look quite ostentatious and that would be what deters me from wearing it more often as opposed to the actual value.

It is however a lovely thing and it particularly reminds me of my late father whenever it is on my wrist.

[mountainjogger]

No.

First Rolex was solid YG. Since moved on to SS.

Have not had to get used to wearing either.

[1William]

No, not really.

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by 996marty

Boy we get some stupid questions

And pithy little comments about them.

I agree we get some odd ones but this is not one of them. Walking around with a $30,000 watch is of some consequence. I don't have a desire to own a watch that expensive but if I did I'd have to think about this question.

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[SoTaxLaw]

Originally Posted by zengineer

and pithy little comments about them.

I agree we get some odd ones but this is not one of them. Walking around with a $30,000 watch is of some consequence. I don't have a desire to own a watch that expensive but if i did i'd have to think about this question.

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