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harvey · 2 May 2008, 12:58 AM

whats been the WORST reaction encountered by fellow members towards you because of your rolex?

in my experience, any negativity is an "oh, err umm you have a rolex?"; or at worst, a roll of the eyes or an exhale of breath...with a "pfft" sound. im glad to say its never been by family or friends, but by distant acquaintances.

one of my friends was subjected to a barrage of abuse by a work colleague, who culminated in stating my friend's rolex was a substitute for a small penis?!?!

it is quite remarkable, as to some peoples reaction to somone having a rolex. is it just the word rolex, that sometimes triggers off bad behaviour? im sure you would not get such reaction to someone hearing, or knowing, or seeing you had a panerai or a patek? is it envy? jealously? not understanding the need of having such a fine watch?

what have been your worst experiences? thank you for your comments.

have a good day,

harvey

GoldenBear · 2 May 2008, 01:04 AM

In 20 years of ownership, nobody has ever said anything negative (to my face). It is San Francisco and there are Rolexes everywhere. There is always someone with a nicer car, a bigger house or more money. A nice watch doesn't stand out.

Gedanken · 2 May 2008, 01:05 AM

Can't say I've had any such experiences. Then again, I deal with adults most of the time.

topcat30093 · 2 May 2008, 01:07 AM

Hi Harvey
I have to say, that off the top of my head I can't think of anytime that I have had anybody who has said anything bad about my watch.
Some have asked if its real and that's about it.
Though I do think that some drivers that have none standard fitted exhausts may suffer with a small !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 2 May 2008, 01:22 AM

Just the typical comments like "I've never understood why one would pay SO much for a watch!"

Baptistman · 2 May 2008, 01:24 AM

No-one really takes much notice as far as i'm aware

JostheBoss · 2 May 2008, 01:25 AM

by "members" whom are you referring to? family members? fellow WIS's? TRFers?

speicher1 · 2 May 2008, 01:29 AM

Ha! Good thread. One time I was sitting at a female co-worker's desk helping her with a computer issue (SAP support). She leans in and examines my Daytona and says, "hey...that's a Rolex!. Are you rich or something? Is it real?"

sigh....

speicher1 · 2 May 2008, 01:32 AM

BTW, her tone was incredulous. She certainly wasn't complimenting me

but then again, she's kinda the office b___tch. So her behavior is normal.

JostheBoss · 2 May 2008, 01:36 AM

No nasty comment (yet!) I think if you get a nasty one you should pay it no mind. In fact...take it as a compliment! Your achievement has irked that person enough to play on their mind in order for them to say something mean.

Dan Pierce · 2 May 2008, 01:37 AM

I've never heard any negative comments and wouldn't give a damn anyway.

dP

harvey · 2 May 2008, 01:39 AM

jos, sorry, reactions encountered by fellow forum members from other people.

JostheBoss · 2 May 2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks Harvey! Clear *ting!*! Nope. No nasty ones yet...

ErikAalto · 2 May 2008, 01:46 AM

Only from my wife, who tells me she never should have bought me that stupid watch because all you do is spend your time on that stupid forum, looking at other stupid watches, wanting to spend more money on another stupid watch that you don't need, stupid.

(not all stupids may have been present in that speech, but it's the gist of it)

joe100 · 2 May 2008, 01:47 AM

I've only had positive reactions to my GMT II. My Vacheron Constantin on the other hand has caused some people to recoil in horror but to each their own I guess. I've had a few people ask the price of the Rolex and unless they're actually interested in buying one or researching the brand I avoid the answer. Most people only care about money and how much something costs, not the workmanship, passion and engineering that went into making it.

Best regards,

J.

harvey · 2 May 2008, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ErikAalto

Only from my wife, who tells me she never should have bought me that stupid watch because all you do is spend your time on that stupid forum, looking at other stupid watches, wanting to spend more money on another stupid watch that you don't need, stupid.

(not all stupids may have been present in that speech, but it's the gist of it)

oneillba · 2 May 2008, 01:51 AM

No one has ever said anything one way or another. I do notice people who try to sneak peeks when they don't think I see them.

doc_colton · 2 May 2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey.eu

one of my friends was subjected to a barrage of abuse by a work colleague, who culminated in stating my friend's rolex was a substitute for a small penis?!?!

Well, maybe it was. Was he flashing it around the office going "look at me, I've got a Rolex and you don't!" Why would all of the co-workers be standing around discussing your friend's watch if he didn't call attention to himself in the first place. I've worn a Rolex to work for the past 10 years or so and it's a non-issue

Bobareno · 2 May 2008, 01:56 AM

A guy went on to tell me that all Rolex watches were made by someone else and they only cost 20 bucks to make one, They were overpriced and no better than any other watch!

Also had a friend who always said my GMT was so big and ugly, later he went out and got a FAKE Rolex and it was a gold one, the gold wore off in about a month. SO WEIRD!

Scarface · 2 May 2008, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobareno

Also had a friend who always said my GMT was so big and ugly, later he went out and got a FAKE Rolex and it was a gold one, the gold wore off in about a month. SO WEIRD!

That says it all

harvey · 2 May 2008, 02:22 AM

doc, not at all, he is mild mannered by nature, a bit like myself...working in a formal work environment. it was just one person causing causing annoyance. i think it was strange.

redshirt1957 · 2 May 2008, 02:25 AM

Don't care if they make fun of my small penis, but they better not speak ill of my Rolexs.

Scarface · 2 May 2008, 02:31 AM

Never had a bad comment. Some good ones a few times.

But the truth is that most people don't even pay attn to what watch you 're wearing...unless you 're sporting this ON their face which is ...

doc_colton · 2 May 2008, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Don't care if they make fun of my small penis, but they better not speak ill of my Rolexs.

ratae1950 · 2 May 2008, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Don't care if they make fun of my small penis, but they better not speak ill of my Rolexs.

Ok guys we have the power on this Forum to prove or disprove this Rolex--male anatomy theory. Many of you are great photographers so let's see 'you'

with your Rolex. No PhotoShop manipulation etc.,
Unfortunately

my camera is broken at the moment.........

Just joking around. Looks like I need to where my Casio to work to impress!

Dalton · 2 May 2008, 02:46 AM

funny thing, No one ever notices my sports watches but if I wear my silver dial Air-King, people notice. A girl at work made me take it off because she wanted to inspect it up close, when she realized she was holding a Real Rolex, I noticed a change in tone and she became friendlier. The waiter at a Restaurant also noticed my AK and gave my party great service. I've come to realize that most people expect a Rolex to have a Dress-classy like appearance rather than a sports appearance. A DJ with a diamond dial will prob get more talktime than a sportswatch in a work environment, but oh well.

bsodmike · 2 May 2008, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalton

funny thing, No one ever notices my sports watches but if I wear my silver dial Air-King, people notice. A girl at work made me take it off because she wanted to inspect it up close, when she realized she was holding a Real Rolex, I noticed a change in tone and she became friendlier. The waiter at a Restaurant also noticed my AK and gave my party great service. I've come to realize that most people expect a Rolex to have a Dress-classy like appearance rather than a sports appearance. A DJ with a diamond dial will prob get more talktime than a sportswatch in a work environment, but oh well.

I can relate Dalton as I have both a GMTII and DJ, but the only attention I've received are from two family members and the first was an unexpected "Is that real!". It was the first time I heard it in person so my reaction was half being dumbfounded, half laughing my socks off as I had been reading about it on forums for ages...

Apart from that, I don't think either of my watches have drawn much attention, which I am glad for. I'm not an attention seeking person, and in reality I'm sorta anti-social

Although my DJ has diamonds, I still think the GMTII is probably what would first be noticed though...

JJ Irani · 2 May 2008, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Can't say I've had any such experiences. Then again, I deal with adults most of the time.

The only comments I get are from my Annika and Ronan (both my gand-children) who are very fond of watches.

JJ

JJ Irani · 2 May 2008, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Don't care if they make fun of my small penis, but they better not speak ill of my Rolexs.

Ed Rooney · 2 May 2008, 03:51 AM

No one notices. I got more comments from my Seiko 7a28 chronograph.

2 May 2008, 12:58 AM	#1
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	whats been the worst reaction encountered? whats been the WORST reaction encountered by fellow members towards you because of your rolex? in my experience, any negativity is an "oh, err umm you have a rolex?"; or at worst, a roll of the eyes or an exhale of breath...with a "pfft" sound. im glad to say its never been by family or friends, but by distant acquaintances. one of my friends was subjected to a barrage of abuse by a work colleague, who culminated in stating my friend's rolex was a substitute for a small penis?!?! it is quite remarkable, as to some peoples reaction to somone having a rolex. is it just the word rolex, that sometimes triggers off bad behaviour? im sure you would not get such reaction to someone hearing, or knowing, or seeing you had a panerai or a patek? is it envy? jealously? not understanding the need of having such a fine watch? what have been your worst experiences? thank you for your comments. have a good day, harvey __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

2 May 2008, 01:04 AM	#2
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	In 20 years of ownership, nobody has ever said anything negative (to my face). It is San Francisco and there are Rolexes everywhere. There is always someone with a nicer car, a bigger house or more money. A nice watch doesn't stand out. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

2 May 2008, 01:05 AM	#3
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Can't say I've had any such experiences. Then again, I deal with adults most of the time. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

2 May 2008, 01:07 AM	#4
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Hi Harvey I have to say, that off the top of my head I can't think of anytime that I have had anybody who has said anything bad about my watch. Some have asked if its real and that's about it. Though I do think that some drivers that have none standard fitted exhausts may suffer with a small !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

2 May 2008, 01:22 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Just the typical comments like "I've never understood why one would pay SO much for a watch!" __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

2 May 2008, 01:24 AM	#6
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	No-one really takes much notice as far as i'm aware __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

2 May 2008, 01:25 AM	#7
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	by "members" whom are you referring to? family members? fellow WIS's? TRFers? __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

2 May 2008, 01:29 AM	#8
speicher1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: APO Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 126	Ha! Good thread. One time I was sitting at a female co-worker's desk helping her with a computer issue (SAP support). She leans in and examines my Daytona and says, "hey...that's a Rolex!. Are you rich or something? Is it real?" sigh....

2 May 2008, 01:32 AM	#9
speicher1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: APO Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 126	BTW, her tone was incredulous. She certainly wasn't complimenting me but then again, she's kinda the office b___tch. So her behavior is normal.

2 May 2008, 01:36 AM	#10
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	No nasty comment (yet!) I think if you get a nasty one you should pay it no mind. In fact...take it as a compliment! Your achievement has irked that person enough to play on their mind in order for them to say something mean. __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

2 May 2008, 01:37 AM	#11
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	I've never heard any negative comments and wouldn't give a damn anyway. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 May 2008, 01:39 AM	#12
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	jos, sorry, reactions encountered by fellow forum members from other people. __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

2 May 2008, 01:45 AM	#13
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	Thanks Harvey! Clear ting!! Nope. No nasty ones yet... __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

2 May 2008, 01:46 AM	#14
ErikAalto "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Erik Location: Clayton, NC Watch: Datejust Posts: 322	Only from my wife, who tells me she never should have bought me that stupid watch because all you do is spend your time on that stupid forum, looking at other stupid watches, wanting to spend more money on another stupid watch that you don't need, stupid. (not all stupids may have been present in that speech, but it's the gist of it)

2 May 2008, 01:47 AM	#15
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I've only had positive reactions to my GMT II. My Vacheron Constantin on the other hand has caused some people to recoil in horror but to each their own I guess. I've had a few people ask the price of the Rolex and unless they're actually interested in buying one or researching the brand I avoid the answer. Most people only care about money and how much something costs, not the workmanship, passion and engineering that went into making it. Best regards, J.

2 May 2008, 01:51 AM	#17
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	No one has ever said anything one way or another. I do notice people who try to sneak peeks when they don't think I see them. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

2 May 2008, 01:56 AM	#19
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	A guy went on to tell me that all Rolex watches were made by someone else and they only cost 20 bucks to make one, They were overpriced and no better than any other watch! Also had a friend who always said my GMT was so big and ugly, later he went out and got a FAKE Rolex and it was a gold one, the gold wore off in about a month. SO WEIRD!

2 May 2008, 02:22 AM	#21
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	doc, not at all, he is mild mannered by nature, a bit like myself...working in a formal work environment. it was just one person causing causing annoyance. i think it was strange. __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

2 May 2008, 02:25 AM	#22
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Don't care if they make fun of my small penis, but they better not speak ill of my Rolexs.

2 May 2008, 02:31 AM	#23
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Never had a bad comment. Some good ones a few times. But the truth is that most people don't even pay attn to what watch you 're wearing...unless you 're sporting this ON their face which is ... __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

2 May 2008, 02:46 AM	#26
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	funny thing, No one ever notices my sports watches but if I wear my silver dial Air-King, people notice. A girl at work made me take it off because she wanted to inspect it up close, when she realized she was holding a Real Rolex, I noticed a change in tone and she became friendlier. The waiter at a Restaurant also noticed my AK and gave my party great service. I've come to realize that most people expect a Rolex to have a Dress-classy like appearance rather than a sports appearance. A DJ with a diamond dial will prob get more talktime than a sportswatch in a work environment, but oh well.

2 May 2008, 03:51 AM	#30
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	No one notices. I got more comments from my Seiko 7a28 chronograph.

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