Hulk Hype

[grimps]

Can anyone actually put a reason why the Hulk hype went crazy ?

With the 'John Mayer' Daytona there was an actual ground zero of when and why the hype started.

I'd say that before the Hulk Hype other than new releases and of course the steel Daytona Current Rolex watches usually sold under retail price.
Even the Kermit wasn't really difficult to get when it was discontinued.

I'd just like to know Why the Hulk model started all this Rolex Hype ?

[bp1000]

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[Dee_147]

Originally Posted by bp1000

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[cryptowalkway]

Rolex Green combined with most iconic watch on the planet.

[grimps]

Originally Posted by cryptowalkway

Rolex Green combined with most iconic watch on the planet.

Maybe ? but why did it take 3-4 years after its release ?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by grimps

Maybe ? but why did it take 3-4 years after its release ?

Many things did.
I remember buying my BLNR right out if the window, and I got a discount.

The whole Rolex market has just exploded.

[grimps]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Many things did.
I remember buying my BLNR right out if the window, and I got a discount.

The whole Rolex market has just exploded.

Yeah so did I , I also got the Hulk at retail around the same time.
I just wondered if there was a defining moment that caused all of this ?

I still believe all of the current Hype in the Rolex market today started with the Hulk

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by grimps

Yeah so did I , I also got the Hulk at retail around the same time.
I just wondered if there was a defining moment that caused all of this ?

I still believe all of the current Hype in the Rolex market today started with the Hulk

Yeh totally
I remember one year seeing them in windows, then the next they’re gone.
I think it’s fear of missing out and hype really.

I personally have a hulk and absolutely love it. Although it’s nice to see it appreciate, I won’t sell, so it’s wooden dollars for me. I’m almost getting nervous wearing it now

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by grimps

I just wondered if there was a defining moment that caused all of this ?

I still believe all of the current Hype in the Rolex market today started with the Hulk

Obviously not true, but from where I sit it looks like the Hulk went bonkers just before I decided I had achieved enough to treat myself to my promised grail. I should have worked harder, saved more and got there quicker, thus avoiding the scrum.

I think the Hulk and the SS BLRO accelerated it at round about the same time. The LV was getting coveted after some years of pretty average or below average desirability. The BLRO went crazy the day it launched and the hype which was already building, particularly around the LV, seemed to get supercharged. My AD closed their SS BLRO waiting list before the end of its first day on sale. I rang them on day two!

[jaychief]

I took this picture in July 2013… my friend had just got his hulk with discount, I didn’t get it….


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[petay993]

The years of speculation that it would be discontinued then piled fuel on the fire, then when it actually happened, well one look at the Chrono24 price graph tells the story.

I think post #3 above sums it up pretty succinctly though.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by grimps

Can anyone actually put a reason why the Hulk hype went crazy ?

With the 'John Mayer' Daytona there was an actual ground zero of when and why the hype started.

I'd say that before the Hulk Hype other than new releases and of course the steel Daytona Current Rolex watches usually sold under retail price.
Even the Kermit wasn't really difficult to get when it was discontinued.

I'd just like to know Why the Hulk model started all this Rolex Hype ?

Simply because many are ruled by whatever the likes of so called social media,YouTube,etc dictates to buy and internet gossip about discontinuation. As Rolex watches have now become little more than ££$$€€ objects and many buy the hype to wear it thinking they are wearing something not many have. Instead of in most cases a watch made in there thousands and hype sells watches today.

[Anton911]

Originally Posted by padi56

Simply because many are ruled by whatever the likes of so called social media,YouTube,etc dictates to buy and internet gossip about discontinuation. As Rolex watches have now become little more than ££$$€€ objects and many buy the hype to wear it thinking they are wearing something not many have. Instead of in most cases a watch made in there thousands and hype sells watches today.

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Anton911

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

Same with your reply but the truth often hurts the ones are ruled by what I plus others in this thread have stated.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Anton911

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

[Manu74]

Originally Posted by Anton911

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

Show some repect man.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Anton911

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

It's only boring if you read it, and you pretty much know what it's going to say before you read it, particularly in a thread of this nature. You can skim past or hit the ignore function. Saves time. All are entitled to an opinion and to state it.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Anton911

Someone remind this dude he keeps posting the same old broken record replies.Yawn,so boring.

That guy has more Rolex info in the small of his pinky finger than you will EVER have

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by padi56

As Rolex watches have now become little more than ££$$€€ objects

I'm in my late 50s, and my experience is that Rolex watches have always been seen as status symbols. Rolex marketing reinforces this idea. No-one has needed a mechanical watch since the 1970s, they have become a form of jewellery.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

I'm in my late 50s, and my experience is that Rolex watches have always been seen as status symbols. Rolex marketing reinforces this idea. No-one has needed a mechanical watch since the 1970s, they have become a form of jewellery.

Well myself now almost 79 and I can remember my Father taking on two jobs and saving for almost 5 years to buy is first Rolex. And as he was just a simple man and a coal miner I am sure he did not save and buy his Rolex for any sort of status symbol. But agree today Rolex watches have become just jewellery to many now, that think nothing more of them as being a status symbol.

[paxjedi]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself now almost 79 and I can remember my Father taking on two jobs and saving for almost 5 years to buy is first Rolex. And as he was just a simple man and a coal miner I am sure he did not save and buy his Rolex for any sort of status symbol. But agree today Rolex watches have become just jewellery to many now, that think nothing more of them as being a status symbol.

WHY is your signature so long?


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[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by paxjedi

WHY is your signature so long?


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Seriously lol

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself now almost 79 and I can remember my Father taking on two jobs and saving for almost 5 years to buy is first Rolex. And as he was just a simple man and a coal miner I am sure he did not save and buy his Rolex for any sort of status symbol. But agree today Rolex watches have become just jewellery to many now, that think nothing more of them as being a status symbol.

So clearly nothing was handed to your father. I find it interesting that after 5 years of working two jobs a coal miner would save all that money to buy a rolex. If not for a status symbol, why do you think that was his aspiration?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

So clearly nothing was handed to your father. I find it interesting that after 5 years of working two jobs a coal miner would save all that money to buy a rolex. If not for a status symbol, why do you think that was his aspiration?

Because he wanted to own a mechanical watch that would last a lifetime and beyond and now his 6263 watch belongs to me. And would not sell it at any price as it reminds of my Father and how his life was cut short at just 55.Mostly by being attacked by a German battle ship and reported missing in action in world war 11. His aircraft carrier was sunk and only around 32 out of a crew of around 1200 survived, he was in the very cold water for around 32 hours before being picked up by a Norwegian fishing boat. Plus his many years underground as a coal miner from a 14 year old boy, IMHO had a large part in his very short life. Although at the time of WW11 he as a coal miner was in a reserved occupation he lied about his age although only 17, he said he was 18 and went to war to fight for his country.

[TexEd]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

So clearly nothing was handed to your father. I find it interesting that after 5 years of working two jobs a coal miner would save all that money to buy a rolex. If not for a status symbol, why do you think that was his aspiration?

Yes you are 100% correct.

[rlx123]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

So clearly nothing was handed to your father. I find it interesting that after 5 years of working two jobs a coal miner would save all that money to buy a rolex. If not for a status symbol, why do you think that was his aspiration?

Don’t coal miners used to make decent money?


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[rlx123]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

So clearly nothing was handed to your father. I find it interesting that after 5 years of working two jobs a coal miner would save all that money to buy a rolex. If not for a status symbol, why do you think that was his aspiration?

Women have their diamond ring, or multiple jewelry options that they can pass down to their offspring as heirlooms, men only have one thing—their watch— so I can understand people would save to buy a nice watch to pass down to their son.


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[Aplover5]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well myself now almost 79 and I can remember my Father taking on two jobs and saving for almost 5 years to buy is first Rolex. And as he was just a simple man and a coal miner I am sure he did not save and buy his Rolex for any sort of status symbol. But agree today Rolex watches have become just jewellery to many now, that think nothing more of them as being a status symbol.

A coal miner with a Rolex!

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Aplover5

A coal miner with a Rolex!

And what exactly do you mean by that remark.???

[dialguy48]

Originally Posted by padi56

Simply because many are ruled by whatever the likes of so called social media,YouTube,etc dictates to buy and internet gossip about discontinuation. As Rolex watches have now become little more than ££$$€€ objects and many buy the hype to wear it thinking they are wearing something not many have. Instead of in most cases a watch made in there thousands and hype sells watches today.

You consistently post about your distaste for what this forum has become yet you ironically never actually post any threads or comments of value.