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oceandweller · 3 June 2011, 05:50 PM

It is widely accepted, Rolex is the best watch to own, taking into account its resale value and all-round quality, amongst other positive attributes.

Bearing in mind, nothing is perfect in this world, what is (or,are) the down-side of owning a Rolex watch, if any, based on your experience?

thewatchguy93 · 3 June 2011, 06:01 PM

I wouldn't say this is a "down side" as such. You may just get the odd "watch expert" telling you its fake. This can be quite anoying knowing you have spent 5K on a timepiece and thats all people can say about it. It rarely ever happens to me if at all but has in the past.

Also one other point is you have got a high value item on your wrist which can be dangerous, especially at my age (17).

Cheers,
Dino

Sean.c · 4 June 2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

I wouldn't say this is a "down side" as such. You may just get the odd "watch expert" telling you its fake. This can be quite anoying knowing you have spent 5K on a timepiece and thats all people can say about it. It rarely ever happens to me if at all but has in the past.

Also one other point is you have got a high value item on your wrist which can be dangerous, especially at my age (17).

Cheers,
Dino

how did you get your rolex watch btw ?

dsio · 3 June 2011, 06:04 PM

I think once you're actually the owner, the big downside (paying for it, and watching every price rise jam another knife into your back while you're saving up and thinking your close to a purchase) is nothing but a memory.

Supposedly the lume isn't the best? my tritium's dead anyway so I couldn't say first hand. That's just me nitpicking though

colpol · 3 June 2011, 06:05 PM

Downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

dsio · 3 June 2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by colpol

Downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

This man is onto something ^

Mistry · 3 June 2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by colpol

Downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

100% agreee, you see your first one and spend ages thinking about it

you get it and love it

then you start thinking after a while for another eg one for day to day and one for evenings

then you hear the saying- a gentleman should have 3 watches- 1 for work, 1 for evening and 1 for going out (eg smart dinners and such)

then you want a bit of colour options for different suits for example

then you realise your addicted (if you didnt realise already lol)

blue · 3 June 2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mistry

100% agreee, you see your first one and spend ages thinking about it

you get it and love it

then you start thinking after a while for another eg one for day to day and one for evenings

then you hear the saying- a gentleman should have 3 watches- 1 for work, 1 for evening and 1 for going out (eg smart dinners and such)

then you want a bit of colour options for different suits for example

then you realise your addicted (if you didnt realise already lol)

its a disease with no cure

theloxmyth · 3 June 2011, 08:12 PM

Worrying about the scratches.

Addiction factor!

buke45 · 4 June 2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Worrying about the scratches.

Addiction factor!

X2 scratches and dings 

Watch Professor · 3 June 2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by colpol

downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

+1

chicfarmer1 · 3 June 2011, 10:27 PM

Second guessing yourself, falling prey to the constant turnover impulse so often expressed on forums.

Johny · 3 June 2011, 10:42 PM

the only downside is the chicks. having to constantly fight them off is becoming very tiring. it was ok for the first 25 years or so but now it's getting to me a bit, so much so that i am contemplating the purchase of a long sleeve. my genuine rolex lady beating stick needs a service now...$350...i sometimes wonder if it was worth it buying a watch. let this tale serve as a warning to any young man contemplating the purchase of a watch.

speedo · 3 June 2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Johny

the only downside is the chicks. having to constantly fight them off is becoming very tiring. it was ok for the first 25 years or so but now it's getting to me a bit, so much so that i am contemplating the purchase of a long sleeve. my genuine rolex lady beating stick needs a service now...$350...i sometimes wonder if it was worth it buying a watch. let this tale serve as a warning to any young man contemplating the purchase of a watch.

eat a lot of garlic, that helps.

Cane4life · 4 June 2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by colpol

Downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

Well said!!!

southtexas · 4 June 2011, 03:27 AM

Giving someone a reason to rob you at gunpoint.

CashGap · 4 June 2011, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Giving someone a reason to rob you at gunpoint.

They don't need any reason, other than the fact that they last time they tried it, they were not harmed. The last passive victim taught them that it can be a safe alternative to working for a living.

Roxas · 4 June 2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by colpol

downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

x2

Jannal · 3 June 2011, 06:17 PM

Servicing is expensive, especially if you own more than one watch.

horseco · 3 June 2011, 06:23 PM

due to the popularity of the brand, I find that no matter how much thought went into your purchase, some will think you a mindless conformist...

southtexas · 3 June 2011, 06:28 PM

People think you're trying too hard. Truth is, you can, and they can't.

poppydog · 3 June 2011, 06:38 PM

No actual "down side" of ownership, but of collecting, the price rises. I have a SD, date Sub' and would like a 14060M to complete the trio, as it were, but a new one is over £1000 more than what I paid for my SD in Jan' 2008. My salary hasn't risen by the same proportion!

wokafu · 3 June 2011, 06:44 PM

I'll say the Lume as well...but then again its somthing i can accept..

arttay10 · 3 June 2011, 07:06 PM

I'd say the downside to owning Rolex(s) is the additional costs such as upgraded safes - annual insurance etc, etc.... there again - as with any 'hobby or interest' there are always the hidden's to consider........

danberger · 3 June 2011, 07:25 PM

being told by a waiter in Naples to get it off my wrist and in my pocket quick as the local hoodlums would chop my arm off for it .....

BH13GMT · 3 June 2011, 07:58 PM

problem for me is for every well informed Rolex owner (I count myself in the category, he he) there are 3 well heeled idoits who have just bought the watch becuase it is advertised in GQ magazine or because its expensive. Unfortunately the general persona of a Rolex owner is the latter, which is a shame.

going off topic slightly, most people who do not have a Rolex go on and on about the costs. If you look at any posts on this forum, costs are hardly discussed (apart form buying and selling posts). I think that speaks volumes.

ArcticMoose · 3 June 2011, 08:20 PM

Downside is having to choose which one to wear. :-)

It's a hard life, isn't it?

pokpok · 3 June 2011, 08:28 PM

downside: you want more than one, realize price is increasing every 15mins, you might get mugged, people think its a fake, labeled as a poser.

watchf · 3 June 2011, 08:37 PM

Downside: You just spent too much on a watch LOL. I think the downside would be trying to decide or get around to sorting out insurance for it and worrying about thief/robbery/mugging/lost/damage.

pokpok · 3 June 2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by watchf

Downside: You just spent too much on a watch LOL. I think the downside would be trying to decide or get around to sorting out insurance for it and worrying about thief/robbery/mugging/lost/damage.

I love when people say it's a "waste of money" to spend so much on a Rolex, "it's just a watch."

3 June 2011, 05:50 PM	#1
oceandweller Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 461	The down-side of owning a Rolex watch It is widely accepted, Rolex is the best watch to own, taking into account its resale value and all-round quality, amongst other positive attributes. Bearing in mind, nothing is perfect in this world, what is (or,are) the down-side of owning a Rolex watch, if any, based on your experience?

3 June 2011, 06:01 PM	#2
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	I wouldn't say this is a "down side" as such. You may just get the odd "watch expert" telling you its fake. This can be quite anoying knowing you have spent 5K on a timepiece and thats all people can say about it. It rarely ever happens to me if at all but has in the past. Also one other point is you have got a high value item on your wrist which can be dangerous, especially at my age (17). Cheers, Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

3 June 2011, 06:04 PM	#4
dsio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Ashley Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 '79 Posts: 2,301	I think once you're actually the owner, the big downside (paying for it, and watching every price rise jam another knife into your back while you're saving up and thinking your close to a purchase) is nothing but a memory. Supposedly the lume isn't the best? my tritium's dead anyway so I couldn't say first hand. That's just me nitpicking though __________________ -- Omega Seamaster Grand-Lux Stepped Pie-Pan 14K Gold OJ2627 '53 -- -- Omega Cal 320 Chronograph 18K Gold OT2872 '58 -- -- Omega Cal 321 Speedmaster Pro 145.012 '67 -- -- Rolex Submariner 1680 "Ghost" '79 -- -- Rolex SS Daytona 116520 '04 --

3 June 2011, 08:12 PM	#9
theloxmyth 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Worrying about the scratches. Addiction factor! __________________ Craig, The (I'm JUST a) Loxmyth. If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. — Albert Einstein (1879-1955) TWO FACTOR AUTHENTICATION IS ENABLED.

3 June 2011, 10:42 PM	#13
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	the only downside is the chicks. having to constantly fight them off is becoming very tiring. it was ok for the first 25 years or so but now it's getting to me a bit, so much so that i am contemplating the purchase of a long sleeve. my genuine rolex lady beating stick needs a service now...$350...i sometimes wonder if it was worth it buying a watch. let this tale serve as a warning to any young man contemplating the purchase of a watch. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

3 June 2011, 06:05 PM	#5
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Downside is that once you have one - you want another ...... !!!

3 June 2011, 10:27 PM	#12
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Second guessing yourself, falling prey to the constant turnover impulse so often expressed on forums.

4 June 2011, 03:27 AM	#16
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,763	Giving someone a reason to rob you at gunpoint.

3 June 2011, 06:17 PM	#19
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	Servicing is expensive, especially if you own more than one watch. __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000U / GW-5000-1JF / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335

3 June 2011, 06:23 PM	#20
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426	due to the popularity of the brand, I find that no matter how much thought went into your purchase, some will think you a mindless conformist...

3 June 2011, 06:28 PM	#21
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,763	People think you're trying too hard. Truth is, you can, and they can't.

3 June 2011, 06:38 PM	#22
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	No actual "down side" of ownership, but of collecting, the price rises. I have a SD, date Sub' and would like a 14060M to complete the trio, as it were, but a new one is over £1000 more than what I paid for my SD in Jan' 2008. My salary hasn't risen by the same proportion!

3 June 2011, 06:44 PM	#23
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	I'll say the Lume as well...but then again its somthing i can accept..

3 June 2011, 07:06 PM	#24
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	I'd say the downside to owning Rolex(s) is the additional costs such as upgraded safes - annual insurance etc, etc.... there again - as with any 'hobby or interest' there are always the hidden's to consider........

3 June 2011, 07:25 PM	#25
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	being told by a waiter in Naples to get it off my wrist and in my pocket quick as the local hoodlums would chop my arm off for it .....

3 June 2011, 07:58 PM	#26
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	problem for me is for every well informed Rolex owner (I count myself in the category, he he) there are 3 well heeled idoits who have just bought the watch becuase it is advertised in GQ magazine or because its expensive. Unfortunately the general persona of a Rolex owner is the latter, which is a shame. going off topic slightly, most people who do not have a Rolex go on and on about the costs. If you look at any posts on this forum, costs are hardly discussed (apart form buying and selling posts). I think that speaks volumes. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

3 June 2011, 08:20 PM	#27
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Downside is having to choose which one to wear. :-) It's a hard life, isn't it?

3 June 2011, 08:28 PM	#28
pokpok "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SC Watch: 16600 Posts: 198	downside: you want more than one, realize price is increasing every 15mins, you might get mugged, people think its a fake, labeled as a poser. __________________

3 June 2011, 08:37 PM	#29
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Downside: You just spent too much on a watch LOL. I think the downside would be trying to decide or get around to sorting out insurance for it and worrying about thief/robbery/mugging/lost/damage.

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