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Barbara · 21 June 2008, 10:47 PM

Why does there seem to be more men than women in this site? Do you all think this is refle

ctive of Rolex's client base?

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 June 2008, 10:49 PM

Generally speaking, imho watches are more a man's thing. But I must say that I love having female fellow members here!

swatty · 21 June 2008, 10:51 PM

Hi Barbara,
Maybe its just then men doing all the research and the ladies wearing the watches,

watchlady · 21 June 2008, 10:58 PM

Welcome Barbara!

It's not the kind of thing most women are that into. In general I have "boy/man" hobbies, photography, computers etc. While there are plenty of women photographers and computer users they do not in general seem to flock to these type of sites except for a particular question. I find myself quite comfortable here along with a few dozen other women who post often here but in general "gear sites" are mostly populated by guys.

I have sometimes heard that the most popular Rolex is a ladies DJ so it doesn't really reflect sales.

harvey · 21 June 2008, 11:05 PM

im not so sure about rolex sales... but this forum is certainly transcendent...

i love this forums diversity... sex, age, ethnicity, class, job, income etc etc

Rockrolex · 21 June 2008, 11:13 PM

I think in general watches are more of a guy thing, which is why you find a predominanace of males here or on most watch sites.

But we embrace our female members with open arms (well, except for JJ, who prefers to open his arms to sheep - but that's another story).

So stick around and join the fun here. If you want to catch up to the rest of the ladies here, take some time to go through the Coffeshop thread. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=28703

There's a lot of good stuff in that one thread.

diamondgirl · 22 June 2008, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchlady

Welcome Barbara!

It's not the kind of thing most women are that into. In general I have "boy/man" hobbies, photography, computers etc. While there are plenty of women photographers and computer users they do not in general seem to flock to these type of sites except for a particular question. I find myself quite comfortable here along with a few dozen other women who post often here but in general "gear sites" are mostly populated by guys.

Same hobbies here!

There are definitely similar personality traits among WIS of any gender!

gmh1013 · 22 June 2008, 12:26 AM

Way back in 2000 I was buying a Omega moon watch and my wife was throwing a fit
they she did not have a "nice watch" so we got her an Omega Deville 18kt and stainless
model...she wore it afew times and on special days etc....other than that she may wear
it 5 times a year.
She is into Diamond earings and tennis braclets.
I offered to get her a Rolex but she wanted diamonds instead......she is not into watches.

kcmo · 22 June 2008, 07:12 AM

I think it's true that overall, the guys are more into watches then gals....but there are still plenty of us gal-WIS types! I, for one, have ALWAYS been more into watches then jewelry....it's in my blood!

redshirt1957 · 22 June 2008, 07:23 AM

My wife tells me that most women have real friends and thus they have no need to join a forum like TRF.

So I counter; why do you buy so many damn batteries if you only live in the real world.

. She smiled; grabbed the kids; and headed out to Florida. Will have to wait to post her response until she calls or comes back all tanned and such.

. What was the original question?

Chris B · 22 June 2008, 07:23 AM

Watches are male jewellery, that's it full stop

badsmac · 22 June 2008, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

i love this forums diversity... sex, age, ethnicity, class, job, income

I have all of that except the last one!

badsmac · 22 June 2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

I, for one, have ALWAYS been more into watches then jewelry....it's in my blood!

Karis you can't tell me that your not into that rock on your finger.

redshirt1957 · 22 June 2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

I have all of that except the last one!

CoopJr · 22 June 2008, 09:57 AM

Barb...alot of gals on here really know their watches

But I guess the lopsided ratio does have alot to do with watches being a "mechanical thing".

kcmo · 22 June 2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

Karis you can't tell me that your not into that rock on your finger.

OK, you wore me down. I LOVE DIAMONDS!

toph · 22 June 2008, 01:10 PM

i agree that males are more prevalent on this site my reasons for this would be that
1. Watches are more a male thing
2. men often enjoy spending more time on computers than women

But there are people from all walks of life on here and thats what makes TRF so special

Lisa · 22 June 2008, 02:05 PM

I agree that most women just aren't that into watches. I don't know why I've always liked them, but I have, ever since that bright red daily winding watch from Sears my parents bought me when I was in 4th grade. Jewelry? Not so much. Seriously. I have one diamond ring - my engagement ring - that I don't wear. Besides my gold wedding band (that I also don't wear) that's it for "real" jewelry. However, my Rolex only comes off for a bath every evening. Something must be wrong with me!

Oscar · 22 June 2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

Watches are male jewellery, that's it full stop

Well said Chris.

About time someone around here didn't pussyfoot around just called it as they saw it. Well done............

JJ Irani · 22 June 2008, 05:37 PM

I shudder to think what might have happened if there were more females than males on this forum!!

redshirt1957 · 22 June 2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I shudder to think what might have happened if there were more females than males on this forum!!

In your case they would be called a mob looking for a lynching.

JJ Irani · 22 June 2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

In your case they would be called a mob looking for a lynching.

Shouldn't you be in bed? It's 7:49 pm Sunday evening here in Auckland.

JJ

redshirt1957 · 22 June 2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Shouldn't you be in bed? It's 7:49 pm Sunday evening here in Auckland.

JJ

Wife and kids are in Florida and I can't sleep. Guess I will rest when they get back.

. Yeo, it's 3:52am Sunday.

JJ Irani · 22 June 2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Wife and kids are in Florida and I can't sleep. Guess I will rest when they get back.

. Yeo, it's 3:52am Sunday.

Which makes me +16 hours ahead of you!!

Oscar · 22 June 2008, 06:24 PM

Well, where do we go after a thread like this???

Next stop a Madam President...........no way...........

Probably change the name of the Oval Office to something like the 'Slightly Out of Round Office'.

Oscar · 22 June 2008, 06:26 PM

Well, where do we go after a thread like this???

Next stop a Madam President...........no way...........

Probably change the name of the Oval Office to something like the 'Slightly Out of Round Office'.

Andad · 22 June 2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbara

Why does there seem to be more men than women in this site? Do you all think this is refle

ctive of Rolex's client base?

Hi Barbara,

I'm not sure that there are.

21 June 2008, 10:47 PM	#1
Barbara Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY Posts: 20	Men vs. Women Why does there seem to be more men than women in this site? Do you all think this is reflective of Rolex's client base?

21 June 2008, 10:49 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Generally speaking, imho watches are more a man's thing. But I must say that I love having female fellow members here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

21 June 2008, 10:58 PM	#4
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Welcome Barbara! It's not the kind of thing most women are that into. In general I have "boy/man" hobbies, photography, computers etc. While there are plenty of women photographers and computer users they do not in general seem to flock to these type of sites except for a particular question. I find myself quite comfortable here along with a few dozen other women who post often here but in general "gear sites" are mostly populated by guys. I have sometimes heard that the most popular Rolex is a ladies DJ so it doesn't really reflect sales. __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

21 June 2008, 11:05 PM	#5
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	im not so sure about rolex sales... but this forum is certainly transcendent... i love this forums diversity... sex, age, ethnicity, class, job, income etc etc __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

21 June 2008, 11:13 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	I think in general watches are more of a guy thing, which is why you find a predominanace of males here or on most watch sites. But we embrace our female members with open arms (well, except for JJ, who prefers to open his arms to sheep - but that's another story). So stick around and join the fun here. If you want to catch up to the rest of the ladies here, take some time to go through the Coffeshop thread. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=28703 There's a lot of good stuff in that one thread. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 June 2008, 10:51 PM	#3
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Hi Barbara, Maybe its just then men doing all the research and the ladies wearing the watches,

22 June 2008, 12:26 AM	#8
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	Way back in 2000 I was buying a Omega moon watch and my wife was throwing a fit they she did not have a "nice watch" so we got her an Omega Deville 18kt and stainless model...she wore it afew times and on special days etc....other than that she may wear it 5 times a year. She is into Diamond earings and tennis braclets. I offered to get her a Rolex but she wanted diamonds instead......she is not into watches.

22 June 2008, 07:12 AM	#9
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I think it's true that overall, the guys are more into watches then gals....but there are still plenty of us gal-WIS types! I, for one, have ALWAYS been more into watches then jewelry....it's in my blood!

22 June 2008, 07:23 AM	#10
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	My wife tells me that most women have real friends and thus they have no need to join a forum like TRF. So I counter; why do you buy so many damn batteries if you only live in the real world.. She smiled; grabbed the kids; and headed out to Florida. Will have to wait to post her response until she calls or comes back all tanned and such.. What was the original question?

22 June 2008, 07:23 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Watches are male jewellery, that's it full stop

22 June 2008, 09:57 AM	#15
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Barb...alot of gals on here really know their watches But I guess the lopsided ratio does have alot to do with watches being a "mechanical thing".

22 June 2008, 01:10 PM	#17
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	i agree that males are more prevalent on this site my reasons for this would be that 1. Watches are more a male thing 2. men often enjoy spending more time on computers than women But there are people from all walks of life on here and thats what makes TRF so special __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

22 June 2008, 02:05 PM	#18
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	I agree that most women just aren't that into watches. I don't know why I've always liked them, but I have, ever since that bright red daily winding watch from Sears my parents bought me when I was in 4th grade. Jewelry? Not so much. Seriously. I have one diamond ring - my engagement ring - that I don't wear. Besides my gold wedding band (that I also don't wear) that's it for "real" jewelry. However, my Rolex only comes off for a bath every evening. Something must be wrong with me!

22 June 2008, 05:37 PM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I shudder to think what might have happened if there were more females than males on this forum!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

22 June 2008, 06:24 PM	#25
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Well, where do we go after a thread like this??? Next stop a Madam President...........no way........... Probably change the name of the Oval Office to something like the 'Slightly Out of Round Office'.

22 June 2008, 06:26 PM	#26
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Well, where do we go after a thread like this??? Next stop a Madam President...........no way........... Probably change the name of the Oval Office to something like the 'Slightly Out of Round Office'.

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