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tszyu#1 · 8 November 2009, 11:04 AM

Was at the library, checked out a bunch of books-stocks, martial arts, health books, the guy checking me out had a nice silver bracelet and on the left, could've sworn was a Sub. But I thought I saw the Omega logo, so I asked is that an Omega? He said no, Rolex. I said nice Sub! 'I have one too, showed him my Pres, his eyes widened a lil when he saw the bezel, 'is that real'? I said yes, he said, there's no way I could afford that. I asked how old, where he got it, he said Madison and 50 something...I assumed that's one of the T's or Wempe, but he said it was a jewelry store, he said he paid full price 6 yrs ago.

Kinda pointless thread, but I never thought I'd see a librarian wearing a Rolex. Not to demean them by insinuating they are low paid, just the general 'stereotype' is that they are quiet, low key, unmaterialistic. That's at least my impression.

East Bay Rider · 8 November 2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tszyu#1

... just the general 'stereotype' is that they are quiet, low key, unmaterialistic. That's at least my impression.

I thought the steriotype is that they all look like this

sakuraba · 8 November 2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I thought the steriotype is that they all look like this

Hey Bill, I think I need to go to your library.

3 Rings · 8 November 2009, 02:07 PM

If only all librarians looked like that...I'd be much better read.

Colnago · 8 November 2009, 03:21 PM

I can't even see the librarian....must be a photo from an i-phone or something.....every so often all I get are small boxes with red crosses in them.....very frustrating

Rolodex5551212 · 8 November 2009, 04:51 PM

Someone once posted here that if you're "only" a middle class office worker you should not wear rolex at work. He likes pacman too, you might be from the same world. Some people just need to go back down to earth.

Speed · 8 November 2009, 04:59 PM

Hey...you never know someone's circumstances. A librarian could be a trust fund baby...maybe he saved his money, got the watch as a gift, or whatever.

Czechman · 8 November 2009, 10:49 PM

I noticed that my mechanic was wearing an SS DJ and come to find out he won it in a contest by Federal Mogul to see who could sell the most ball joints.

icnbne · 8 November 2009, 11:00 PM

I have a lecturer who wears a day-date.. he apparently got it from his father, and says he would never be able to afford it on his salary..

Nods · 8 November 2009, 11:11 PM

Anyone with a steady job could afford a Rolex Sub, if they really wanted one. Ok it might take a few sacrifices and a bit of time to save, but it would be doable. It all depends where your priorities are. Do you want a Rolex or a new car? Maybe your kids education is more important to you than owning a fine watch. Its all about choices that we all have to make.

erling · 9 November 2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Nods

Anyone with a steady job could afford a Rolex Sub, if they really wanted one. Ok it might take a few sacrifices and a bit of time to save, but it would be doable. It all depends where your priorities are. Do you want a Rolex or a new car? Maybe your kids education is more important to you than owning a fine watch. Its all about choices that we all have to make.

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padi56 · 9 November 2009, 12:55 AM

There must be more Rolex watches in this world today in say brands like Timex.Rolex watches say 15-20 years ago were fairly exclusive,but today most anyone could if they wanted too buy one.

BASSETHOUNDS · 9 November 2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

There must be more Rolex watches in this world today in say brands like Timex.Rolex watches say 15-20 years ago were fairly exclusive,but today most anyone could if they wanted too buy one.

True , I couldn't see our parents buy a Rolex on credit . I know of a young waiter around here that has taken out a personal loan at 22%APR to buy a TT SUB . I believe he will have paid nearly twice for the watch by the time he's finished

1000ftSub · 9 November 2009, 01:14 AM

Maybe his wife is a doctor, or he won the lotto.

Good post

Bisquitlips · 9 November 2009, 01:25 AM

Remember. She is a "Librarian!"

donq · 9 November 2009, 03:56 AM

I'm a mechanic. I restore vintage British motorcycles. I wear my SS Sub every day to work. I weld, grind, and paint with it on. No one has ever asked me if it's real or not. It still looks great, and goes diving on vacation a few times a year. I bought it because it's tough as nails and has a cool factor that no other watch has. Steve McQueen, James Bond, Jaques Cousteau.....etc.

Bullyterrier · 9 November 2009, 05:01 AM

Whatever next....common people owning Rolex. I mean a mechanic, a lecturer and a waiter what on earth next....women being able to vote!

Saxon007 · 9 November 2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

True , I couldn't see our parents buy a Rolex on credit . I know of a young waiter around here that has taken out a personal loan at 22%APR to buy a TT SUB . I believe he will have paid nearly twice for the watch by the time he's finished

I'd never finance a watch but if I did I wouldn't do it at 22%.

I wouldn't finance a new liver at 22%.

Nicko · 9 November 2009, 05:20 AM

I'm a retired Navy Chief and I teach English as a second language and I wear my Sub every day! I'm certain everyone thinks it's a fake, then of course no one believes my house is paid off either. It just goes to show you, don't judge people by their jobs, or better yet, don't judge people.

Bullyterrier · 9 November 2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

or better yet, don't judge people.

X2
Well said

rotorcraft · 9 November 2009, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

...or better yet, don't judge people.

Well said!

Rolodex5551212 · 9 November 2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

I'm a retired Navy Chief and I teach English as a second language and I wear my Sub every day! I'm certain everyone thinks it's a fake, then of course no one believes my house is paid off either. It just goes to show you, don't judge people by their jobs, or better yet, don't judge people.

Amen, fellow Jefe. Some people are so narrow-minded to think they are superior to others just because they're wearing a Rolex.

Dr.Brian · 9 November 2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nods

Anyone with a steady job could afford a Rolex Sub, if they really wanted one. Ok it might take a few sacrifices and a bit of time to save, but it would be doable. It all depends where your priorities are. Do you want a Rolex or a new car? Maybe your kids education is more important to you than owning a fine watch. Its all about choices that we all have to make.

You got that right! Private school for my 2 kids runs me more than a Platinum Day-Date every year! Not to mention what we're putting away to cover college and grad school.

But their education and future success are my priority. My Sea-Dweller is fine for now, but I'll get a Platinum DD w/ meteorite dial in about 15 years!
It will still look great on my wrinkled and age spotted wrist.

Blue Lantern · 9 November 2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I thought the steriotype is that they all look like this

My wife is a librarian and she wore my Sub to work the other day. And that's not a bad likeness of her!

By the way, to the OP, the person checking out your books probably wasn't a librarian, he was probably a clerk.

8 November 2009, 03:21 PM	#5
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9 November 2009, 05:01 AM	#17
Bullyterrier "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,343	Whatever next....common people owning Rolex. I mean a mechanic, a lecturer and a waiter what on earth next....women being able to vote! __________________ So Mote it be.

8 November 2009, 11:04 AM	#1
tszyu#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: new york Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,044	Librarian! Was at the library, checked out a bunch of books-stocks, martial arts, health books, the guy checking me out had a nice silver bracelet and on the left, could've sworn was a Sub. But I thought I saw the Omega logo, so I asked is that an Omega? He said no, Rolex. I said nice Sub! 'I have one too, showed him my Pres, his eyes widened a lil when he saw the bezel, 'is that real'? I said yes, he said, there's no way I could afford that. I asked how old, where he got it, he said Madison and 50 something...I assumed that's one of the T's or Wempe, but he said it was a jewelry store, he said he paid full price 6 yrs ago. Kinda pointless thread, but I never thought I'd see a librarian wearing a Rolex. Not to demean them by insinuating they are low paid, just the general 'stereotype' is that they are quiet, low key, unmaterialistic. That's at least my impression.

8 November 2009, 02:07 PM	#4
3 Rings Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: Virginia Beach Watch: Bluesy Sub, EXP II Posts: 64	If only all librarians looked like that...I'd be much better read.

8 November 2009, 04:51 PM	#6
Rolodex5551212 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West Coast Posts: 164	Someone once posted here that if you're "only" a middle class office worker you should not wear rolex at work. He likes pacman too, you might be from the same world. Some people just need to go back down to earth.

8 November 2009, 04:59 PM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hey...you never know someone's circumstances. A librarian could be a trust fund baby...maybe he saved his money, got the watch as a gift, or whatever.

8 November 2009, 11:00 PM	#9
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	I have a lecturer who wears a day-date.. he apparently got it from his father, and says he would never be able to afford it on his salary..

8 November 2009, 11:11 PM	#10
Nods Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lionel Wylie Location: Australia Watch: Rolex GMT SS Posts: 277	Anyone with a steady job could afford a Rolex Sub, if they really wanted one. Ok it might take a few sacrifices and a bit of time to save, but it would be doable. It all depends where your priorities are. Do you want a Rolex or a new car? Maybe your kids education is more important to you than owning a fine watch. Its all about choices that we all have to make.

9 November 2009, 01:14 AM	#14
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Maybe his wife is a doctor, or he won the lotto. Good post

9 November 2009, 03:56 AM	#16
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	I'm a mechanic. I restore vintage British motorcycles. I wear my SS Sub every day to work. I weld, grind, and paint with it on. No one has ever asked me if it's real or not. It still looks great, and goes diving on vacation a few times a year. I bought it because it's tough as nails and has a cool factor that no other watch has. Steve McQueen, James Bond, Jaques Cousteau.....etc.

9 November 2009, 05:20 AM	#19
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	I'm a retired Navy Chief and I teach English as a second language and I wear my Sub every day! I'm certain everyone thinks it's a fake, then of course no one believes my house is paid off either. It just goes to show you, don't judge people by their jobs, or better yet, don't judge people.

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