Which Rolex(es) do you own and what do you do for a living???

[lance5]

civil engineer TT DateJust

[RACER_X]

Originally Posted by richhummel

Holy crap another NDE tech!
I have literally never ran into one real world or internet till now except of course at work.

come down to TX they are everywhere

116610LN SubC

Electrical Designer, 3D modeler
Oil&GAS

wife has beginner Rolly 176200, lol

Oncology Nurse Navigator

[speedy_master1]

31 year old, Own 3 Night clubs.

[Nareco]

17 years old and I own a 116613 ln,wich was bought by my parents but I hope that someday I'll be able to by one by my own

[jatco]

Originally Posted by Nareco

17 years old and I own a 116613 ln,wich was bought by my parents but I hope that someday I'll be able to by one by my own

What a fabulous gift from your parents.. and to share with us, your 1st post...!!
Welcome to the 'Club'...
....Pics are required, you know...!!! J/K..!

[Jason de Beijing]

private investigator in Beijing, currently own 116515, 16520, 1680 white sub, 1803

[Touring]

Originally Posted by couturegirl

Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

I know exactly what you mean, but I don't think this thread is all that bad. It's kind of interesting to see what people in various professions/stages in life choose to wear. For instance, I'm always flabbergasted at the students who are rockin' a Rolex or any luxury watch! Whatever happened to 'the starving student'?!

What I do find "super gauche" are the "Are your Rolex and your car/pot of gold/yacht/insert status symbol here a match?" threads. Those ones kind of feel like "my bank account/credit line is bigger than yours" threads to me.

But I digress...

Educator.
14060m.
16570 black dial.

[rolexnub]

technical specialist datejust 16233

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by Nareco

17 years old and I own a 116613 ln,wich was bought by my parents but I hope that someday I'll be able to by one by my own

Very nice first post. Welcome to the group. I like the way you think.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by couturegirl

Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

How is this thread any different from posting every restaurant you've eaten at?

[ironmanmarcus]

Originally Posted by CSG

But I'm an American and this seems to be an Aussie owned site with many Asian and European country members and so I guess much of it is a cultural difference as well.

Not exactly sure how being 'an Aussie owned site' impacts on what people do or don't post
Business owner
SubC (in April)

[diver2012]

Originally Posted by Touring

What I do find "super gauche" are the "Are your Rolex and your car/pot of gold/yacht/insert status symbol here a match?" threads. Those ones kind of feel like "my bank account/credit line is bigger than yours" threads to me.

It really makes me cringe when people post a photo of their watch with the steering wheel logo behind it. Why do it? What purpose does it serve other than willy waving?

[rwleigh]

Hi all, first post time.

Engineer with my first Rolex photographed at the pub last night.

My 116610LN.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by MonBK

How is this thread any different from posting every restaurant you've eaten at?

I thought the same, you would think this thread would by right up his/her ally.

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by diver2012

It really makes me cringe when people post a photo of their watch with the steering wheel logo behind it. Why do it? What purpose does it serve other than willy waving?

I think most of them do it to show off. There has been a good bit of that the last few months on TRF.

[bridgs]

[QUOTE=Touring;4769541]I know exactly what you mean, but I don't think this thread is all that bad. It's kind of interesting to see what people in various professions/stages in life choose to wear. For instance, I'm always flabbergasted at the students who are rockin' a Rolex or any luxury watch! Whatever happened to 'the starving student'?!

What I do find "super gauche" are the "Are your Rolex and your car/pot of gold/yacht/insert status symbol here a match?" threads. Those ones kind of feel like "my bank account/credit line is bigger than yours" threads to me.

But I digress...

Educator.
14060m.
16570 black dial.[/Q

You have to let your hair down now and then. Many of these folks worked hard for what they have. If I had majored in math and science in college I would be flashing my accessory bling as well. It is cool to see their stuff if they are willing to share it.

[steveclocks]

I am so glad that I have never been jealous....
I don't mind if people want to share the things they worked for on here.
And for me personally, I can't get enough of the beautiful watches and supperb photography. I just love seeing good wristwatches in general !

Don't be so hard on here, it's just an hobby we all share

[sco]

Originally Posted by couturegirl

Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

LOL. After posting lambo pictures, fine horses, talking about all the exotic cars you have /had, and showing us all your giant diamond etc. Come on now pot, calling the kettle black?

Btw, I'm in sales and my a Rolex is the Subc Date

[bparone]

Originally Posted by CSG

Yeah, a lot of the topics in this forum are what many people think is wrong with the whole Rolex thing. An awful lot of showing off IMO. By the same token, I understand the enthusiasm many first time owners have but after a couple weeks here, I wonder to myself how many more pictures of the same watches over and over one can endure. You've got a Sub. Great. Seen them for 40-50 years or more.

I've tried to start some topics having to do with different things that have just dropped off the first page in favor of "Show us your Rolex and Shoes" types of threads.

But I'm an American and this seems to be an Aussie owned site with many Asian and European country members and so I guess much of it is a cultural difference as well.

A lot of us are also Expats living outside the US.

[bparone]

Originally Posted by diver2012

It really makes me cringe when people post a photo of their watch with the steering wheel logo behind it. Why do it? What purpose does it serve other than willy waving?

+1 with the exception of the supercars...I enjoy those

[bparone]

Originally Posted by sco

LOL. After posting lambo pictures, fine horses, talking about all the exotic cars you have /had, and showing us all your giant diamond etc. Come on now pot, calling the kettle black?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by diver2012

It really makes me cringe when people post a photo of their watch with the steering wheel logo behind it. Why do it? What purpose does it serve other than willy waving?

I don't think that's it. Most of us spend a lot of time behind the wheel, eating meals, etc. I think those make nice backdrops for wristies. Heck of a lot nicer looking than while in the loo, at the market, etc.

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by richhummel

Holy crap another NDE tech!
I have literally never ran into one real world or internet till now except of course at work.

i worked in ndt too ,, few years ago now though ,,,

[dysondiver]

Originally Posted by couturegirl

Does anyone else find this thread super gauche? Maybe instead it would be better to post bank statements and portfolios or maybe a reference letter from your banker? Or we could all just write down what color our AMEX are?

ive worked with a lot of bankers ,, or at least i think thats what my mate said they did when i asked him ,,, hth

[Mystro]

Remember, Rolex watches are "tool watches" and NOT status symbols......

Originally Posted by Touring

I know exactly what you mean, but I don't think this thread is all that bad. It's kind of interesting to see what people in various professions/stages in life choose to wear. For instance, I'm always flabbergasted at the students who are rockin' a Rolex or any luxury watch! Whatever happened to 'the starving student'?!

What I do find "super gauche" are the "Are your Rolex and your car/pot of gold/yacht/insert status symbol here a match?" threads. Those ones kind of feel like "my bank account/credit line is bigger than yours" threads to me.

But I digress...

Educator.
14060m.
16570 black dial.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Remember, Rolex watches are "tool watches" and NOT status symbols......

I'd refine it even more by saying, it's just a watch.

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by steveclocks

I am so glad that I have never been jealous....
I don't mind if people want to share the things they worked for on here.
And for me personally, I can't get enough of the beautiful watches and supperb photography. I just love seeing good wristwatches in general !

Don't be so hard on here, it's just an hobby we all share

I'm 100% with Geert here.

[asiafish]

Milgauss GV
Attorney

[Nareco]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Very nice first post. Welcome to the group. I like the way you think.

thanks,everyone thinks that im a spoiled kid so is nice to hear that

[Touring]

Originally Posted by bridgs

You have to let your hair down now and then. Many of these folks worked hard for what they have. If I had majored in math and science in college I would be flashing my accessory bling as well. It is cool to see their stuff if they are willing to share it.

I let my hair down plenty, thank you very much. I also know first hand how long of a road it can be before achieving financial success or reaching a comfortable place in life.

I have no issue with people showing off the fruits of their labour. In fact, I think it's one of the great things about this board and is probably why most of us are members. The "Incoming" threads are all about sharing a hard earned acquisition and the numerous ensuing congratulatory posts speak to the fact that: a) we appreciate the effort it required to acquire that piece, and b) we are WISes and live vicariously through others' purchases. :D

I'd never heard of PVW bourbon before, but after hearing people wax poetic about it here, I'm keeping my eyes peeled and more than willing to spend the reportedly $600 it'll cost to get my hands on a bottle.

Had a great meal at a 3-star Michelin restaurant and want to share? Fantastic! I've been to several and would love to hear others' experiences so that I might add them to my list of places to visit.

Bought yourself an Alpina B7? Photos, please! Love that line, particularly in the gun metal grey finish.

However, I fail to understand the link between the choice of one's Rolex (or any watch for that matter) to these experiences/objects and how they are a "match". That's all.