What does it mean to you to be a Rolex owner ?

[Henry F.]

Hi,

I'm just thinking about what it means to be to be a Rolex owner and it would be interesting to read your thoughts. Of course it's a bit exposing but let's share :-)

Well, I'm now 34 years old, have a nice appartement where I live with my wife and kid. We have our car and are financially stable enough for me to buy a Rolex. It hasn't always been this way for me. I remember being an adolescent looking at the ad window at the crazy Rolex prices and be like...wow, those are expensive.

hm, funny how things go.

So to some extend my Rolex is a cherry on a cake when I look at my life now. It's the proof that I'm just fine.

On the other hand of course it's mighty fine watch. Very well build for a mass production product and probably the top of the line for it.

But still, it's somehow just a watch that remembers me time, date and helps to keep track easily of the minutes sometimes.

So, I'd say it's a balance between a tool, and a statement for myself. I'm not trying to impress anybody.

How about you ?

Cheers

[FTX I]

I own the watches I love and it feels great. Other than that no big deal.

[89Sem]

Similar for me, I’m 31 wanted one for a long time, when I was younger I remember hearing the name. Always been into watches and had a bunch of affordable pieces and some Omegas but decided to save up and downsize and get what I truly wanted and not compromise.

I was finally able to pick one up for myself and enjoy it. To me it reminds me of the journey and working hard to get to this point in my life.

[Santiago32]

I always wanted a Rolex. I hit a ton of goals recently (nice promo, bought my first house, saved a decent amount for retirement, etc.). I'm 32 yrs old and decided to treat myself and buy my first Rolex.

My watch is a reminder that hard work pays off.

[DPE]

A great way to tell the Time.
Understand what you mean, it is also a nice personal marker point in my life. The first was to pay for my family. They are more expensive and mean more to me than even a Rolex. They all make me proud.

[Loevhagen]

To me, it means I do not have to recharge a smart watch to tell the time - nor wear and look at my mobile for the same reason. I could just as well worn a Seiko, Omega or any other brand TBH. However, I like the perpetual design of the Rolex better so wearing a Rolex most of the time.

[Henry F.]

Thanks for sharing

Let's add some eye candy

[beshannon]

It means I own a watch

[Henry F.]

Originally Posted by beshannon

It means I own a watch

why not a swatch then ?

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Henry F.

why not a swatch then ?

I buy what I like

When Swatch makes something I like I will consider it

[mountainjogger]

Originally Posted by beshannon

It means I own a watch

Agree!

[thesharkfactor]

Originally Posted by beshannon

It means I own a watch

Me too.. I'll even elaborate - a cool watch..

[vette boy 52]

It means I have a nice reliable watch that I can enjoy,

[Gomler]

Originally Posted by beshannon

It means I own a watch

This...

[twitch54]

it's watch along with many others that I enjoy to wear and keep track of time.

[bwgrayson1980]

It means I get to pretend to be James Bond when nobody is watching.

[dchernikoff]

Originally Posted by bwgrayson1980

It means I get to pretend to be James Bond when nobody is watching.

^^This. It's also why I got a motorcycle license and someday a pilot's license... It's expensive to be James Bond! (It's also easier to talk my wife into letting me bring a Rolex into the house than a Walther PPK).

-Dan

[Sunny Arizona]

Originally Posted by bwgrayson1980

It means I get to pretend to be James Bond when nobody is watching.

You win.

[jitdc]

Definitely a milestone marker. Having achieved a certain point where I can afford to buy the quality or select few things I want. Its still just a watch without super natural powers but it makes me happy and I enjoy owning one (hopefully several down the road).

[Brew]

I'm glad to be able to buy nice things. No doubt. But it doesn't mean much more than that, and that I can tell the time ~ +/-2 seconds/day.

[SwedishPar]

10yrs older more or less then TS.
Now in a position where I never have to work for someone else unless I want to.

I have worked nights/overtime/weekends and been frugal wisely investing my earnings.
Been told im cheap and boring...but a fool and his money ....

Many of my peers still struggle to make that mortgauge or car payment.
Loss of job is loss of home...No paycheck...no rent.

So yeah...I buy whatever I like and do whatever I feel like. And I do not feel sorry since most anybody could have done the same journey as I did.

[RyanJ]

Owning a Rolex means absolutely nothing to me. These are mass produced items that can be purchased by anyone with the money to do so.

I do not value my life based on things that I can buy.

To those that do place value on such things, I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

[air_king]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

Owning a Rolex means absolutely nothing to me. These are mass produced items that can be purchased by anyone with the money to do so.

I do not value my life based on things that I can buy.

To those that do place value on such things, I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

I don’t get it , that’s a lot of money for something that means nothing to you and is a completely superfluous “tool”. Why do you buy them. Not trying to be confrontational or anything it just seems odd to me.

[RyanJ]

Originally Posted by air_king

I don’t get it , that’s a lot of money for something that means nothing to you and is a completely superfluous “tool”. Why do you buy them. Not trying to be confrontational or anything it just seems odd to me.

Because I can. Why do people buy luxury cars when a 5 yr old used car will get you there? Because they can. Why do people fly first class instead of economy? Because they can.

Let's face it. A Rolex or any luxury watch is a superfluous tool. Not a single person "needs" a luxury watch.

Now, I understand some place value on their watches. They use them to mark occasions, be heirlooms, or give them a sense of pride. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. It just isn't something I personally do.

One could argue, well the fact that you buy nice things due to working hard is assigning some value.. Maybe you are right. I probably assign value to being able to buy these things but not to the specific things themselves.

[Rockysmom]

Originally Posted by RyanJ

Owning a Rolex means absolutely nothing to me. These are mass produced items that can be purchased by anyone with the money to do so.

I do not value my life based on things that I can buy.

To those that do place value on such things, I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

Ok good to know?!?@$&

[TswaneNguni]

Every morning I slap one on the wrist ,it gives me a kick .
I love the watches in my collection .

[joli160]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Every morning I slap one on the wrist ,it gives me a kick .
I love the watches in my collection .

My feelings as well

[Harry-57]

I just like mechanical watches and I like a few makes in particular, including Rolex. I'm not trying to say something about myself to anyone else. Those who think I am, should maybe ask themselves why their lives are so meaningless that they need to live mine.

[Lenny1989]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I just like mechanical watches and I like a few makes in particular, including Rolex. I'm not trying to say something about myself to anyone else. Those who think I am, should maybe ask themselves why their lives are so meaningless that they need to live mine.

Hmmm sounds like someone has a point to prove! LOL

[kieselguhr]

Uh ma badass.
I drive a bimmah, wear pinstripe suits, snazzy shoes, got a hot gurl on each arm, and roooolies on my wrists.