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Psmith · 26 May 2012, 06:30 PM

We occasionally read threads about Rolex watches attracting unwanted - sometimes even criminal - attention

However, one of the enduring Rolex 'myths' is that the watch can be quickly liquidated in an emergency situation e.g. converted to ready cash, especially when travelling overseas

Has anyone here actually used their Rolex to extricate themselves from a difficult situation? I am just curious as I have fortunately not had to do this myself, and nor has anyone I know. I cannot recall any threads where this has happened …although someone is bound to know of (or find) one!

Monte Cristo · 26 May 2012, 06:41 PM

Interesting question and can't wait to read some stories.

Wondering if the now ubiquitous nature of the fake (and some damn good ones) have made it hard to convince someone that what you are using to barter your way out of a tight spot is the real McCoy.

bondtoys · 26 May 2012, 06:47 PM

..the purchase of a Medium Size Datejust to my wife saved me from a lot of trouble in regards to the following watch purchases for myself.

Not sure, if that counts though

Monte Cristo · 26 May 2012, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondtoys

..the purchase of a Medium Size Datejust to my wife saved me from a lot of trouble in regards to the following watch purchases for myself.

Not sure, if that counts though

Kingair · 26 May 2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondtoys

..the purchase of a Medium Size Datejust to my wife saved me from a lot of trouble in regards to the following watch purchases for myself.

Not sure, if that counts though

We'll it saved something . . ;-)

HAGOne

padi56 · 26 May 2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

We regularly read threads about Rolex watches attracting unwanted - sometimes even criminal - attention

However, one of the enduring Rolex 'myths' is that the watch can be quickly liquidated in an emergency situation e.g. converted to ready cash, especially when travelling overseas

Has anyone here actually used their Rolex to extricate themselves from a difficult situation? I am just curious as I have fortunately not had to do this myself, and nor has anyone I know. I cannot recall any threads where this has happened …although someone is bound to know of (or find) one!

Well first would doubt if you or anyone regularly read threads about Rolex watches attracting unwanted sometimes even criminal attention.That type on thread on this and the many other forum are in a very very tiny proportion to the posts daily on this and other forums.

Psmith · 26 May 2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well first would doubt if you or anyone regularly read threads about Rolex watches attracting unwanted sometimes even criminal attention.That type on thread on this and the many other forum are in a very very tiny proportion to the posts daily on this and other forums.

Changed to 'occasionally'. I was really referring to wearers who sometimes have to endure unwanted remarks or opinions from others - I see this mentioned regularly. However, the point is that I would like to hear some stories which substantiate the assertation to which I refer. The thread is intended to be light-hearted in tone, despite the opening sentence.

snowpea · 26 May 2012, 07:41 PM

No, Rolex only get me in trouble. Every time I get one my ears bleed

SkyKing31 · 26 May 2012, 07:46 PM

I know what thats like .. Mine usually end up bleeding for a couple weeks at least

dddrees · 26 May 2012, 08:02 PM

A number of people have posted in the past that at times when they had the misforune to require some cash they had to sell their Rolex watch.

Rolex watches are not that difficult to sell if need be.

WhatTheDeuce · 26 May 2012, 08:14 PM

I pawned my Rolex and used it to win $85K in Las Vegas... Eh, wait, that wasn't me...

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Welshwatchman · 26 May 2012, 08:26 PM

When I was a famous film star shooting National Treasure ......

sherwin · 26 May 2012, 08:55 PM

used it to pay my school fees, and buy business inventory when i was down and almost out. does that count?

Darlinboy · 26 May 2012, 09:22 PM

Mine usually gets me to meetings on time, so I guess it keeps me out of trouble.

Runnin' Rebel · 26 May 2012, 09:33 PM

I had to pawn my first GMT for about a week during a labor dispute with the company. I got 1800 for it. Just the watch, no box or anything. That was in 2004. Strike pay was only 200 a week, tuff to take care of the family on 200. That was the only time I did that during a 6 year 4 month strike.

Beelzy · 27 May 2012, 12:02 AM

Ahh, if all the Rolexes I have owned could talk..The stories they would tell.

kilyung · 27 May 2012, 12:37 AM

Well there was the one time I used my 116619 as a brass knuckle......

FremStar · 27 May 2012, 12:41 AM

Personally, no. As we all have heard at some point, I have also heard of folks being held up in visiting countries where they were in a bind and needed to get immediate funds where flipping their Rolex got them the cash they needed and in some cases saved their lives! I am unsure how true the latter example would ring true as if a criminal in a foreign country wanted your valuables let alone your Rolex there would be no real room for negotiating... In real life nobody tells you they are coming after you, it doesn't happen that way, there are no arguments or curses like in the movies... Stay alert and safe at all times!

sherwin · 27 May 2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Personally, no. As we all have heard at some point, I have also heard of folks being held up in visiting countries where they were in a bind and needed to get immediate funds where flipping their Rolex got them the cash they needed and in some cases saved their lives! I am unsure how true the latter example would ring true

Never heard of someone being arrested in a foreign land, and in some cultures paying bribes is the only way to get out. I'm sure they are plenty of those happening.

Would you rather give up your a$$ or your rolex?

FremStar · 27 May 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sherwin

Never heard of someone being arrested in a foreign land, and in some cultures paying bribes is the only way to get out. I'm sure they are plenty of those happening.

Would you rather give up your a$$ or your rolex?

on your last sentence! Very funny!

On a serious note there are plenty of U.S. news reporters and folks providing humanitarian work in foreign countries that unjustly get jailed all the time! You are 100% correct on the bribes aspect in some cultures!

jolimont · 27 May 2012, 01:28 AM

Well there was this one time when I was hunting down a gangster in the caribbean, I had to use the bezel on my subby as a buzz saw....

A.Sharp · 27 May 2012, 01:37 AM

If a situation were to escalate out in the streets of nyc, I would be even more inclined to just walk away, with the little extra something to lose on my left wrist.

plus a few hard blows to someones head and I could really mess up the movement!

david_ord · 27 May 2012, 02:11 AM

It was a tense negotiation. I was fed up, felt as though I was being bullied, ready to walk out. I said these are my terms, you've got 5 minutes to huddle and let me know. I'm "this close" to calling "the other guy" back. They went to another room, where one of them said "I think he's for real, I mean, look at him.... after all, he is wearing a big ole rolex." They came back and accepted my terms.

Just kidding.

I MADE THAT UP!

Have a great weekend guys!

snowbird · 27 May 2012, 02:24 AM

Not in real life for me, just in the movies . . . remember the movie Unknown, where Liam Neeson offers his DeepSea to Diane Kruger in exchange for helping him?

joe100 · 27 May 2012, 03:39 AM

I don't know if this counts but while flying in a Cessna I lost my heading indicator. I used my GMT2 Pepsi I had at the time to make sure my magnetic compass was accurate by using that little trick of geometry. I was concerned because the HI and compass were slaved and I wanted to make sure that both hadn't failed. I flew on home using my magnetic compass. The GMT just confirmed I was vaguely headed in the right direction.

WJGESQ · 24 June 2012, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

I don't know if this counts but while flying in a Cessna I lost my heading indicator. I used my GMT2 Pepsi I had at the time to make sure my magnetic compass was accurate by using that little trick of geometry. I was concerned because the HI and compass were slaved and I wanted to make sure that both hadn't failed. I flew on home using my magnetic compass. The GMT just confirmed I was vaguely headed in the right direction.

How did that work?

Details please.

blue lion · 24 June 2012, 10:12 PM

Mine hasn't gotten me out of trouble but 1 reason I bought it was the expectation that should I be forced to sell it, it would retain most of the price that I paid. I looked at it as an investment that I would get daily enjoyment out of.

joe100 · 24 June 2012, 11:53 PM

Works like this. Method one is the one I use

Solidarity · 25 June 2012, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Works like this. Method one is the one I use

That's awesome. I have a new found respect for my Gmt now

26 May 2012, 06:30 PM	#1
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Has your Rolex ever got you OUT of trouble? We occasionally read threads about Rolex watches attracting unwanted - sometimes even criminal - attention However, one of the enduring Rolex 'myths' is that the watch can be quickly liquidated in an emergency situation e.g. converted to ready cash, especially when travelling overseas Has anyone here actually used their Rolex to extricate themselves from a difficult situation? I am just curious as I have fortunately not had to do this myself, and nor has anyone I know. I cannot recall any threads where this has happened …although someone is bound to know of (or find) one! __________________

26 May 2012, 06:41 PM	#2
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Interesting question and can't wait to read some stories. Wondering if the now ubiquitous nature of the fake (and some damn good ones) have made it hard to convince someone that what you are using to barter your way out of a tight spot is the real McCoy. __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

26 May 2012, 07:41 PM	#8
snowpea "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Steven Location: Jazoom Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 1,092	No, Rolex only get me in trouble. Every time I get one my ears bleed __________________

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dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	A number of people have posted in the past that at times when they had the misforune to require some cash they had to sell their Rolex watch. Rolex watches are not that difficult to sell if need be. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 May 2012, 06:47 PM	#3
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	..the purchase of a Medium Size Datejust to my wife saved me from a lot of trouble in regards to the following watch purchases for myself. Not sure, if that counts though

26 May 2012, 08:14 PM	#11
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I pawned my Rolex and used it to win $85K in Las Vegas... Eh, wait, that wasn't me... (sorry, couldn't resist) __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

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Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	When I was a famous film star shooting National Treasure ......

26 May 2012, 08:55 PM	#13
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	used it to pay my school fees, and buy business inventory when i was down and almost out. does that count? __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

26 May 2012, 09:22 PM	#14
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Mine usually gets me to meetings on time, so I guess it keeps me out of trouble. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

26 May 2012, 09:33 PM	#15
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I had to pawn my first GMT for about a week during a labor dispute with the company. I got 1800 for it. Just the watch, no box or anything. That was in 2004. Strike pay was only 200 a week, tuff to take care of the family on 200. That was the only time I did that during a 6 year 4 month strike. __________________ ♛

27 May 2012, 12:02 AM	#16
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Ahh, if all the Rolexes I have owned could talk..The stories they would tell.

27 May 2012, 12:37 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Well there was the one time I used my 116619 as a brass knuckle......

27 May 2012, 12:41 AM	#18
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Personally, no. As we all have heard at some point, I have also heard of folks being held up in visiting countries where they were in a bind and needed to get immediate funds where flipping their Rolex got them the cash they needed and in some cases saved their lives! I am unsure how true the latter example would ring true as if a criminal in a foreign country wanted your valuables let alone your Rolex there would be no real room for negotiating... In real life nobody tells you they are coming after you, it doesn't happen that way, there are no arguments or curses like in the movies... Stay alert and safe at all times! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

27 May 2012, 01:28 AM	#21
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	Well there was this one time when I was hunting down a gangster in the caribbean, I had to use the bezel on my subby as a buzz saw....

27 May 2012, 01:37 AM	#22
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	If a situation were to escalate out in the streets of nyc, I would be even more inclined to just walk away, with the little extra something to lose on my left wrist. plus a few hard blows to someones head and I could really mess up the movement! __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

27 May 2012, 02:11 AM	#23
david_ord Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: David Location: Florida, USA Watch: Deep Sea 116660 Posts: 495	It was a tense negotiation. I was fed up, felt as though I was being bullied, ready to walk out. I said these are my terms, you've got 5 minutes to huddle and let me know. I'm "this close" to calling "the other guy" back. They went to another room, where one of them said "I think he's for real, I mean, look at him.... after all, he is wearing a big ole rolex." They came back and accepted my terms. Just kidding. I MADE THAT UP! Have a great weekend guys!

27 May 2012, 02:24 AM	#24
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	Not in real life for me, just in the movies . . . remember the movie Unknown, where Liam Neeson offers his DeepSea to Diane Kruger in exchange for helping him?

27 May 2012, 03:39 AM	#25
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I don't know if this counts but while flying in a Cessna I lost my heading indicator. I used my GMT2 Pepsi I had at the time to make sure my magnetic compass was accurate by using that little trick of geometry. I was concerned because the HI and compass were slaved and I wanted to make sure that both hadn't failed. I flew on home using my magnetic compass. The GMT just confirmed I was vaguely headed in the right direction.

24 June 2012, 10:12 PM	#27
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	Mine hasn't gotten me out of trouble but 1 reason I bought it was the expectation that should I be forced to sell it, it would retain most of the price that I paid. I looked at it as an investment that I would get daily enjoyment out of.

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joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Works like this. Method one is the one I use __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

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