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Baptistman · 3 January 2008, 10:11 AM

Thought I would jot some of my logic as a WIS about owning and keeping my Rolex. Over the years, like many people I have owned many a timepiece. Towards the end I owned Omega's in order to plug the need/want for a Rollie. I'm not wealthy in the western culture sense of the word, and on occasions have thought what I could do with a couple of thousand quid around the house etc. The thought occurs should I sell the Rollie buy myself, say, an Omega and with the extra cash released use that for other projects etc.
Well if you've had these experiences, here is my reasoning.
1) I love watches especially the Rolex Brand
2) I have proved in the past, that no other brand satifys my watch needs as a Rolex.
3) If I sold, chances would be I would end up spending more money down the line coz I would have to have a Rolex at some point.
4) If things got really tough I would have no probs selling down the line. Experience tells me brands such as Omega simply do not hold a price as well, and are harder to sell second hand.

So I keep the Rolex and enjoy it. knowing quite honestly that i'm actually saving money. If I calculated since the age of seventeen what I've spent buying other watches in order to avoid the Rolex lust, well this recent purchase in the long run will save save save, plus bring lots of WIS pleasure. So I hope this tale helps someone.

East Bay Rider · 3 January 2008, 10:19 AM

Just think of the cash saved by not buying watch batteries.
It's like money in the bank!

rpryan55 · 3 January 2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Just think of the cash saved by not buying watch batteries.
It's like money in the bank!

JJ Irani · 3 January 2008, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Just think of the cash saved by not buying watch batteries.
It's like money in the bank!

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 January 2008, 10:22 AM

You made the right choice, Jon!

CPCC · 3 January 2008, 01:14 PM

You can never go wrong by betting on a Rolex.

DJF881 · 3 January 2008, 01:37 PM

If watches are your hobby, then I guess it can make sense to spend most of your discretionary income on them, but $5k or more for a watch is a lot to drop if there are other things you need.

You don't need the watch, so I think you should only buy the watch if you don't need the money either.

Ir0nman · 3 January 2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DJF881

If watches are your hobby, then I guess it can make sense to spend most of your discretionary income on them, but $5k or more for a watch is a lot to drop if there are other things you need.

You don't need the watch, so I think you should only buy the watch if you don't need the money either.

Wise words

Tombstone · 3 January 2008, 02:21 PM

Jon,
I agree with your choice. A Rolex is a watch that you will never hate owning. Life is too short not to have a fine watch like a Rolex. Enjoy

stang1 · 3 January 2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Jon,
I agree with your choice. A Rolex is a watch that you will never hate owning. Life is too short not to have a fine watch like a Rolex. Enjoy

Well put Rich.

BuffaloRolex · 3 January 2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Jon,
I agree with your choice. A Rolex is a watch that you will never hate owning. Life is too short not to have a fine watch like a Rolex. Enjoy

+2!

Enjoy it!

JBat · 3 January 2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Jon,
I agree with your choice. A Rolex is a watch that you will never hate owning. Life is too short not to have a fine watch like a Rolex. Enjoy

Well stated.

astcell · 4 January 2008, 12:15 AM

I want to die with people remembering I had more Rolexes than wives.

Dang. I need two more Rolexes.

f16570 · 4 January 2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I want to die with people remembering I had more Rolexes than wives.

Dang. I need two more Rolexes.

All My Exe's Wear Rolexes.

If it is bought with dispossable cash then no issue.

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Transient · 4 January 2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

I want to die with people remembering I had more Rolexes than wives.

Dang. I need two more Rolexes.

Ed Rooney · 4 January 2008, 12:21 AM

If you have a roof over your head, the family isn't going hungry, kids education/investments/retirement is on track, debt is under control, then go ahead with the Rolex.

Baptistman · 4 January 2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

If you have a roof over your head, the family isn't going hungry, kids education/investments/retirement is on track, debt is under control, then go ahead with the Rolex.

Yep, all in order. I see a lot of need and on times get a pang, that the money on my wrist could be used in other ways. Saying that, it dosent stop me from supporting causes each month. Its a mind game I suppose. I was brought up with not a halfpenny to rub together. I've worked since I left school and in some pretty grotty jobs on times.

There we are, had my session on the couch.

astcell · 4 January 2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

If you have a roof over your head, the family isn't going hungry, kids education/investments/retirement is on track, debt is under control, then go ahead with the Rolex.

Got the house, no kids, vested for retirement, credit card balance due is $14.80, So Ed, may I?

East Bay Rider · 4 January 2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

Got the house, no kids, vested for retirement, credit card balance due is $14.80, So Ed, may I?

Might want to space those payments out a bit. No sense paying it all off and leaving yourself short for the month.

Prince · 4 January 2008, 10:42 AM

I am keeping my collection because they were the exact Rolex watches that I planned very carefully on obtaining, I love them all, wear them all in rotation, they are representative of a broad spectrum of the Rolex models, and I just have no plans to flip any of them!

rpryan55 · 4 January 2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

I am keeping my collection because they were the exact Rolex watches that I planned very carefully on obtaining, I love them all, wear them all in rotation, they are representative of a broad spectrum of the Rolex models, and I just have no plans to flip any of them!

Really beautiful and obviously a well thought out collection. I wear all of mine in rotation as well.

East Bay Rider · 4 January 2008, 10:49 AM

Nice collection. well planned and executed.

Prince · 4 January 2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Nice collection. well planned and executed.

Thanks, Bill. A lifetime of planning for a Rolex purchase, and obtained all of them in a one-year span of time. It must have been right!

Tombstone · 4 January 2008, 11:13 AM

George, Tony, and John
Thanks for your kind words.

Perdu · 4 January 2008, 11:50 AM

Prince, that is a fabulous collection.

Jon, don't tell the people on the Omega forums that you only bought them plug the need for a Rolex. They'll have your guts for garters.

JBat · 4 January 2008, 02:01 PM

Awesome collection, Allan. I feel the same way about my watches, though my collection can't hold a candle to yours.

I'm workin' on it!

Prince · 5 January 2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

Really beautiful and obviously a well thought out collection. I wear all of mine in rotation as well.

Thanks, Dick. I hope you are considering membership in the Rolex Keeper's Society. No dues required!

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Originally Posted by Perdu

Prince, that is a fabulous collection...

Thank you very much, Gary!

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Originally Posted by JBat

Awesome collection, Allan. I feel the same way about my watches, though my collection can't hold a candle to yours.

I'm workin' on it!

Thanks for the kind words, John. You will get there with your collection - patience is a virtue indeed when it comes to acquiring these babies! Best of luck with your collection!

3 January 2008, 10:11 AM	#1
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Reasons for keeping your rolex Thought I would jot some of my logic as a WIS about owning and keeping my Rolex. Over the years, like many people I have owned many a timepiece. Towards the end I owned Omega's in order to plug the need/want for a Rollie. I'm not wealthy in the western culture sense of the word, and on occasions have thought what I could do with a couple of thousand quid around the house etc. The thought occurs should I sell the Rollie buy myself, say, an Omega and with the extra cash released use that for other projects etc. Well if you've had these experiences, here is my reasoning. 1) I love watches especially the Rolex Brand 2) I have proved in the past, that no other brand satifys my watch needs as a Rolex. 3) If I sold, chances would be I would end up spending more money down the line coz I would have to have a Rolex at some point. 4) If things got really tough I would have no probs selling down the line. Experience tells me brands such as Omega simply do not hold a price as well, and are harder to sell second hand. So I keep the Rolex and enjoy it. knowing quite honestly that i'm actually saving money. If I calculated since the age of seventeen what I've spent buying other watches in order to avoid the Rolex lust, well this recent purchase in the long run will save save save, plus bring lots of WIS pleasure. So I hope this tale helps someone. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

3 January 2008, 10:19 AM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Just think of the cash saved by not buying watch batteries. It's like money in the bank! __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

3 January 2008, 10:22 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You made the right choice, Jon! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 January 2008, 01:14 PM	#6
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	You can never go wrong by betting on a Rolex. __________________

4 January 2008, 10:42 AM	#20
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I am keeping my collection because they were the exact Rolex watches that I planned very carefully on obtaining, I love them all, wear them all in rotation, they are representative of a broad spectrum of the Rolex models, and I just have no plans to flip any of them! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

3 January 2008, 01:37 PM	#7
DJF881 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 248	If watches are your hobby, then I guess it can make sense to spend most of your discretionary income on them, but $5k or more for a watch is a lot to drop if there are other things you need. You don't need the watch, so I think you should only buy the watch if you don't need the money either.

3 January 2008, 02:21 PM	#9
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Jon, I agree with your choice. A Rolex is a watch that you will never hate owning. Life is too short not to have a fine watch like a Rolex. Enjoy

4 January 2008, 12:15 AM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	I want to die with people remembering I had more Rolexes than wives. Dang. I need two more Rolexes.

4 January 2008, 12:21 AM	#16
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	If you have a roof over your head, the family isn't going hungry, kids education/investments/retirement is on track, debt is under control, then go ahead with the Rolex.

4 January 2008, 10:49 AM	#22
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Nice collection. well planned and executed. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 January 2008, 11:13 AM	#24
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	George, Tony, and John Thanks for your kind words.

4 January 2008, 11:50 AM	#25
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Prince, that is a fabulous collection. Jon, don't tell the people on the Omega forums that you only bought them plug the need for a Rolex. They'll have your guts for garters.

4 January 2008, 02:01 PM	#26
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Awesome collection, Allan. I feel the same way about my watches, though my collection can't hold a candle to yours. I'm workin' on it!

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