Has Rolex changed your behavior?

[SteyrAUG]

Yep, made me a happier person.

Don't much care about the feelings of others regarding what is on my wrist. That is their issue to fix.

[oneillba]

I was going to say no, but Miss Jody just caught me on the Rolex Forum again. She said, "yes it has changed your behavior -- you are spending too much time on that darn forum and me". She has a point, but hanging out here is fun.

[Atl]

Originally Posted by jmjm

This post is funny you guys.

Hey, I am ready to buy a new car, after many, many years. WOW, how can you get $7K discount? (It must have been an expensive one) I thought having a ROLEX gave you an edge for negotiation. I never considered taking off my watch to negotiate a price of a car..... any more tips for buying a new car ?????

I need some quick refresher course before I walk into the dealership. (I always dread going to the dealer, because they make you wait longer than Kaiser Permanente at the dealership, just to wear you down, so that in the end you'll practically sign away your house saying "Please, just let me get out of here, I'll do anything.")

Any advice appreciated. (Taking off the ROLEX is a good start)

John

If you don't want to put up with the usual BS at a dealership, buy a Lexus,
best car I have ever owned, and I love my dealer, which I have never said about any car dealer ever. There really is a reason why Lexus is tops in customer satisfaction.

And a few more bests:

Rolex/Jeager LeCoultre = Best made watches under $10,000. Absolutely the most able to take abuse, and still work, both brands apply.
Lexus = Best mass produced luxury car for the money.
Apple = Best computer and OS, period. Nothing else even close.
Chinese or Thai girlfriends/wives= Once you date one for a while, you will never go back, EVER. Trust me on this one.
Ambien CR= When you absolutely, positively, need to go to sleep.
Best BBQ= South Carolina with the mustard based sauce, I have dreams about the stuff!

My personal "Bests" list, but you know I'm right.

[Lol-x]

Alt you have opened a pandora's box of issues there

Try Aussie BBQ beef, then you know you have had the best

[applebook]

Absolutely.

I no longer wear rough fabrics or sleeves that are too tight. Ideally, I like to wear T-shirts and just make sure that I never bang my watch against anything.

I'm neurotic.

[BiG JeEzY]

In one simple answer, yes.

Just how they have changed my behavior....why I can go on and on and on talking about that...

[jac67]

Yes, I used to be a nice guy before Rolex!





John.

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by jac67

Yes, I used to be a nice guy before Rolex!

John.

O.K. just hand your watches over to me and then you can redeem yourself as a nice guy, at least in my eyes anyway

[OYSTERMANN]

I'm a much happier person post-Rolex and I never, ever, wear cufflinks anymore.

[Atl]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Alt you have opened a pandora's box of issues there

Try Aussie BBQ beef, then you know you have had the best

Is that an invitation?????

I will hold judgement until trying Assie beef BBQ, but the rest is true!!

[speicher1]

I will admit that wearing a Rolex has boosted my confidence a bit because it represents a fruit of my labor. It's not the same as driving a Ferrari or anything, but it does make me proud to think that I've arrived at a place where I can afford something this nice.

I mentioned in an earlier post about how I've discovered that most people don't even notice my Daytona. This is either because I'm too good looking to notice it : or because it's not as immediately recognizable as a Sub or DJ. I think this is just fine because I don't wear it to flaunt or show off. I wear it for myself.

In terms of behavior? Not much has changed. I guess I protect my left wrist more.

[vukotab]

Rolex or Breitling,Longines or Omega...all good watches,but still JUST WATCHES!
It takes more to change good ol` Vukota...

[Felly Jr.]

Originally Posted by Atl

Is that an invitation?????

I will hold judgement until trying Assie beef BBQ, but the rest is true!!

Everybody to Steve's place for Aussie beef BBQ!!

[rob]

Originally Posted by marshallr47

I'm still the same person. I wear the watch...the watch doesn't wear me.

True, after the first couple scratches I said forget it! I wear it and hardly take it off. What I meant was that in my circle of family and activities, I tend to cover it up with my sleeves, to prevent judgment, like I've seen happen to my parents and friends that have nice things.

[rob]

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

I'll admit I do try to keep my Rolex under wraps depending on who I'm around. I don't take it off but I make a point of keeping it low key. I come from a very humble background and my family is still there so I am very conscious of it when I am around them.

Same here! Ditto here!

[rob]

[QUOTE=Atl;553638]If you don't want to put up with the usual BS at a dealership, buy a Lexus, best car I have ever owned, and I love my dealer, which I have never said about any car dealer ever. There really is a reason why Lexus is tops in customer satisfaction.

And a few more bests:

Rolex/Jeager LeCoultre = Best made watches under $10,000. Absolutely the most able to take abuse, and still work, both brands apply.
Lexus = Best mass produced luxury car for the money.
Apple = Best computer and OS, period. Nothing else even close.
Chinese or Thai girlfriends/wives= Once you date one for a while, you will never go back, EVER. Trust me on this one.
Ambien CR= When you absolutely, positively, need to go to sleep.
Best BBQ= South Carolina with the mustard based sauce, I have dreams about the stuff!

Rolex: Yes
Lexus: (Toyota in Japan) Yes
Apple: Yes
Swedish Wife here 17 years! She is D Bes!!, Dated a Chinese girl, she was a control freak, cried if I picked her up 5 min late! Always wanted to know where I was and what I was doing! Nice girl, just too much for me!
Sleep? Psalms 23!
Sam's in San Jose Ca. isn't bad either!

[rob]

Originally Posted by OYSTERMANN

I'm a much happier person post-Rolex and I never, ever, wear cufflinks anymore.

I'm not sure about happier, I've always been a happy go luck type, But I do like to look and see what time it is!

[timackerman]

It has not changed my behavior at all.

I wear mine with a NATO, so not many people give it too much though because it isn't on a bracelet, and if they do notice it is a Rolex, the first question is always "is that real?!"

I don't really take any special measures to hide it from view, or expose it.

[seantk]

When I first starting wearing my Sea Dweller (2 months ago) I was very self conscious about people noticing my watch, however the more I wear it, the more I realize that no one even notices or cares what watch you are wearing.

Sean

[jac67]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

O.K. just hand your watches over to me and then you can redeem yourself as a nice guy, at least in my eyes anyway

You wish Pal!

I'm happier being a pr*ck.


John.

[Ranfni]

Just wear your watch and shut up...you think too much

[Trurolexer]

I just love my Rolexes, specially my Subs. And I think Rolex not change my behavior.

[tnt]

no. I just looking at it more than the other watches I used to wear