Telling people how much you paid

[Occman]

So about a week ago I bought my first rolex TT DJII. I am young and figured why not.

I enjoy luxury things however I am not one to brag or show off. it usually makes me uncomfortable if someone point out or asks me where/how much I got something for.

I have only had it about a week. So I haven't really had too much contact with friends and family yet. But if they notice it I can already envision them asking me how much I bought it for. As that is usually a question I get from them.

I don't hangout with wealthy people or have a rich family so telling them how much I spent so makes me uncomfortable. As I don't want it seem as if I am bragging


What do you guys do if someone asks how much you've spent on your watch?



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[Evad3]

"Too much"
or
"Why, are you going to buy one?"

[HogwldFLTR]

Tell them to start shopping and they'll find out; I personally don't like it when others ask. My friend asked about my SubC? I wouldn't say; he asked, "over $1000?" I said, "over double that." If they are really curious they can figure it out.

When I got my Harley years ago, a fellow at a gas station felt he was entitled to know how much I paid for it. He almost wanted to fight because I wouldn't tell him. Damned Cretans are everywhere.

[RPB]

I literally just smile and say i'm not saying! My Brother and Mother have asked out of interest but I would never say. They just know they are not cheap.
I do not feel anything wearing my watches in front of anyone apart from certain dubious areas or people which we all have around us at times. I enjoy them, I am wearing them no matter what.

[mjclark32]

Depends who's asking, but if it was a friend or someone I'm comfortable with id just tell them.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Depends who's asking, but if it was a friend or someone I'm comfortable with id just tell them.

This.

I have had one friend ask and I told him what msrp was. He has 4 kids and a very non understanding wife. Baume and Mercier is about as high up the watch scale as he goes, just loves watches.


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[AzHadEnuf]

"The Bentley dealer included it with the purchase of my Mulsanne." Have never been ask in over 30 years. If asked I'd tell the truth, "My dad bought it for a few hundred dollars." Enjoy your new Rolex!

[Furbo]

You can spend your money however you want.. don't you?

[VinnieVegas]

I usually say the truth: not as much as you'd think. I find people have a perception that a Rolex is more expensive than it actually is. So they can look it up if they like.

[Boopie]

Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

I usually say the truth: not as much as you'd think. I find people have a perception that a Rolex is more expensive than it actually is. So they can look it up if they like.

I disagree. $10k for a stainless steel watch (as mine is) is extraordinarily expensive. To most people, spending $1-2K for a watch is a lot. Most think a TAG is expensive, never mind a Cartier.

[VinnieVegas]

Originally Posted by Boopie

I disagree. $10k for a stainless steel watch (as mine is) is extraordinarily expensive. To most people, spending $1-2K for a watch is a lot. Most think a TAG is expensive, never mind a Cartier.

I agree with you, but I think some folks think they are much more than $8k to $10k.

[Milgauss_engineer]

Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

I usually say the truth: not as much as you'd think. I find people have a perception that a Rolex is more expensive than it actually is. So they can look it up if they like.

I find that too. I find that some people think Rolex is the world's most expensive watch brand in the world... lool

Expensive? Rolex is just the starting price tag

[VinnieVegas]

Originally Posted by Milgauss_engineer

I find that too. I find that some people think Rolex is the world's most expensive watch brand in the world... lool

Expensive? Rolex is just the starting price tag

Yes. Many folks are genuinely unfamiliar with the price and their imaginations run a bit wild. There are people I know who would think my Explorer II could cost anything from $2,000 to over $20,000, for example.

They just don't know and their perception is warped a bit by pop culture. Their guess is often skewed upwards. They just have no meaningful frame of reference.

No doubt if I told them the truth, they would still think it's a lot but not nearly as much as they might have imagined.

[Clutch Cargo]

Personally, I think it's a very rude question. Here's my stock answer: "How I spend my money is none of your concern."

[Bond's First Watch]

Here's what I say: "I paid less for it than you paid for your car. And unlike your car, it will never be worth zero."

[Larry302]

Originally Posted by Bond's First Watch

Here's what I say: "I paid less for it than you paid for your car. And unlike your car, it will never be worth zero."

I own four cars , 3 were less the my Explorer II......

[Rags]

If you're comfortable with the person who's asking then tell them if not then don't.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Rags

If you're comfortable with the person who's asking then tell them if not then don't.

+1. And IMHO the real problem would be telling without being asked.

[fishingbear]

It is rarely ever is asked but when asked I respond vaguely that I got a great deal on it.
.....which is most often the case.

[joe100]

A gentleman never asks and a lady never tells

[joli160]

Originally Posted by joe100

A gentleman never asks and a lady never tells

[ledas1]

Always do my best to never tell................the wife.

[COMPLICATIONS]

I there are two types who ask that question, people who know how much they're worth and may also be in the market for one and just want to check if you got a good discount etc, they may be ok to talk to. Then there are people who have no idea how much they are worth. If you tell this second lot, their response will almost always leave you feeling defensive and negative, the only defense you have against this is not to equalise the knowledge between you and them.

[cop414]

I'd tell them that's the equivalent of asking a woman how much she weighs,,,

[COMPLICATIONS]

Originally Posted by cop414

I'd tell them that's the equivalent of asking a woman how much she weighs,,,

Oh yes!!

[s14roller]

I don't know...it never seems hard to side step these questions and change topic.

[SearChart]

Close family like my parents know but the rest doesn't need to know, although most of my classmates know what I paid since I'm in watchmaking school...

[Wesley Crusher]

"I bought it in Chinatown for $20"

[El Cascarrabias]

"More than my Casio."

[AK797]

I would tell them - no idea, my sugar mommy bought it.