Rolex bashing-hate

[Seddyspaghetti]

I wouldve ignored, why waste your energy and time engaging. Seems like his comment got to you and you made an ignorant comment about people to that own “x” as well..

[martyjanderson]

Both guys very insecure people

[Ravager135]

Why would this person even open their mouth? Where I'm from no one even makes friendly unprompted small talk let alone potentially irritating small talk.

[BlondesNwatches]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

As I have stated we live in the Woodlands....a upper middle class to rich "township" north of Houston. Today the HEB opened at noon and I was buying some ice cream and junk food ....the lines are long from the storm. The man behind me says "I see you fell for the Rolex hype" huh ? what? I had on my DJ 36 mm TT I've had for 15th years or longer. I told him I buy what I like....he kept on about real watch collectors bypass Rolex for higher end brands ....well maybe its true but I like Rolex and some Omega because they make ladies watches. I walk to the parking lot and he is parked about 3 cars from me....I'm in my 2021 Jeep GC....I could not help myself ....I told him "I see you fell for the Audi hype...." I don't want to ruffle Audi owners feathers but I would never buy one....my family comes from U.S. auto workers.....mostly MOPAR...dad retired after 32 years in 84.
He gives me a shocked look....I told him yeah I'm old but I would bet I'm a better car tinkerer than you...my dad taught me since I was 5..... he drove off without a word.
Back to the question why the Rolex hate? please excuse my spelling I'm using the phone.....my internet connection is still down and my old eyes cant see the small print well.

He hates Rolex because he probably doesn’t have a relationship to get one he would have wanted at retail so off he went to other brands.

[rolexpatek363]

If he can afford to live at a swanky address like the Woodlands and has an AP, I guess he can get a Rolex.

[MY-WATCH]

It’s normal for some ignorant and cheap people who paid too much for their watch and lost it’s value to go brag about it to feel good and make other ppl feel bad, real watch enthusiasts don’t do that they appreciate watches starting from a regular casio to the most expensive patek

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

Today the HEB opened at noon

....I could not help myself ....I told him "I see you fell for the Audi hype...."

LOL, good for you!

What is the HEB?

[HHIslander]

I’d laugh, smile and say “Have a magical day!!” and then show them my back. It often really ticks them off.

[johnsonsxusfrt]

sounds like he got under your skin. best to smile and ignore strangers like that.

[texan_guy]

Something tells me he wanted to strike up a conversation with you and it's all he could come up with to sound like he's someone special. But as someone from Spring, TX, very familiar with the Woodlands, he could've just been being a douche.

[enjoythemusic]

[richardlo]

It comes and goes. There times when people LOVE Rolex and want to tell you about theirs and how they really want to get one some day. Then there are other time periods where people will tell you that its too flashy, not worth the money all that. Right now seems to be the time period where people are feeling the screw Rolex hype. I have heard it more than a few times from people that go Omega, Tag, Tudor (this doesnt make sense to me), or Breitling. Oh well I just see it the same as iPhone vs Android debate.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by richardlo

It comes and goes. There times when people LOVE Rolex and want to tell you about theirs and how they really want to get one some day. Then there are other time periods where people will tell you that its too flashy, not worth the money all that. Right now seems to be the time period where people are feeling the screw Rolex hype. I have heard it more than a few times from people that go Omega, Tag, Tudor (this doesnt make sense to me), or Breitling. Oh well I just see it the same as iPhone vs Android debate.

Yep, same. I feel like i have been hearing it for years. Oh is that a Rolex? That’s crazy, i would never spend the money on that. Goes out to their $90,000 SUV lol. We all have our things.


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[trailblazer68]

sorry to hear about the experience. Rolex community is imo very diverse, you get both collectors and posers wearing the same models. I am guilty of grouping up wearers to various levels of horological passion according to which rolex model they wear as well.

I tried going into a watch-talk with rolex wearers and some are just flat in what they know and conversation has to end prematurely whenever that happens.

I used to own a pam and during its heydays, you can start a conversation on what they are wearing and it likely ends up with a warm handshake or a pat on the back of sorts.. but i dont really get such with rolex wearers unfortunately.

[Mastergreenhand]

I'm sure a comment like that would catch me off guard but I'm sure to ask him why he's so concerned about what I'm wearing. He has no idea if it was a gift, or if it's my grail, or if it's one of many in my collection. Definitely wouldn't waste my time explaining my position, seems like a real creep.

[7enderbender]

As a BMW enthusiast I approve this message.

[enjoythemusic]

Meanwhile....

[MichelleP]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Meanwhile....

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Those jean shorts

[rolexpatek363]

"He may be trying to say sometimes you have to pick your battles. Because arguing with idiots is more of an intelligence test for yourself in how much effort is it really worth expending. I am all for throwing down if the situation calls for it but this isn’t it. IMO."

Especially if you're driving a Jeep.

[enjoythemusic]

[Nodzex]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

As I have stated we live in the Woodlands....a upper middle class to rich "township" north of Houston. Today the HEB opened at noon and I was buying some ice cream and junk food ....the lines are long from the storm. The man behind me says "I see you fell for the Rolex hype" huh ? what? I had on my DJ 36 mm TT I've had for 15th years or longer. I told him I buy what I like....he kept on about real watch collectors bypass Rolex for higher end brands ....well maybe its true but I like Rolex and some Omega because they make ladies watches. I walk to the parking lot and he is parked about 3 cars from me....I'm in my 2021 Jeep GC....I could not help myself ....I told him "I see you fell for the Audi hype...." I don't want to ruffle Audi owners feathers but I would never buy one....my family comes from U.S. auto workers.....mostly MOPAR...dad retired after 32 years in 84.
He gives me a shocked look....I told him yeah I'm old but I would bet I'm a better car tinkerer than you...my dad taught me since I was 5..... he drove off without a word.
Back to the question why the Rolex hate? please excuse my spelling I'm using the phone.....my internet connection is still down and my old eyes cant see the small print well.

Dude, I don’t mean to be rude but comparing Audi to Jeep is like comparing Rolex to Longines!
Btw, why do you wear Rolex?
Oh, nm, I just realized, Rolex is made in USA!

[Barbara_C]

Originally Posted by Nodzex

Dude, I don’t mean to be rude but comparing Audi to Jeep is like comparing Rolex to Longines!
Btw, why do you wear Rolex?
Oh, nm, I just realized, Rolex is made in USA!

Why do I buy Rolex ? because I can...
I was not "comparing" Jeep to anything ......I buy what I like
Rolex is made in USA?....I learn something new everyday .....even at my age,

[Nodzex]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

Why do I buy Rolex ? because I can...
I was not "comparing" Jeep to anything ......I buy what I like
Rolex is made in USA?....I learn something new everyday .....even at my age,

LOL
I guess you never heard of sarcasm!
Doesn’t surprise me, LOL

[Loujo]

Originally Posted by Nodzex

Dude, I don’t mean to be rude but comparing Audi to Jeep is like comparing Rolex to Longines!
Btw, why do you wear Rolex?
Oh, nm, I just realized, Rolex is made in USA!

She is not a dude and she didn't compare Audi to Jeep. Why do you care why anyone wears any brand of watches, Rolex or not?

[Nodzex]

Originally Posted by Loujo

She is not a dude and she didn't compare Audi to Jeep. Why do you care why anyone wears any brand of watches, Rolex or not?

I really don’t, but she went on about buying American only!

[Barbara_C]

Originally Posted by Nodzex

I really don’t, but she went on about buying American only!

If 60 percent of your family was employed by Chrysler since the 20's you would
be also. Its "sad" that lots of great US auto plants have shut down.....Olds,Pontiac, AMC ok maybe not AMC so much....Im not going to discuss world economics because this is a Rolex and watch forum.

[Cambo]

Anyone that feels the need to (unsolicited) comment on someone else’s belongings, be it watches, clothes, property, etc. (unless it is a genuine compliment) is a self conscious twit.

[Shadow Play]

A couple of colleagues have remarked that the don’t like ANY Rolex watches when we have been discussing what watches we have (both times I did not raise the topic). One owns a Tag, the other an Omega, neither model I personally would buy or wish to wear.

It would be so easy for me to respond in kind but I refrained from doing so. I’m happy to see the positive in just about any watch.

I’m not sure why people feel the need to do readily express their apparent dislike for Rolex.

[Barbara_C]

Originally Posted by Shadow Play

A couple of colleagues have remarked that the don’t like ANY Rolex watches when we have been discussing what watches we have (both times I did not raise the topic). One owns a Tag, the other an Omega, neither model I personally would buy or wish to wear.

It would be so easy for me to respond in kind but I refrained from doing so. I’m happy to see the positive in just about any watch.

I’m not sure why people feel the need to do readily express their apparent dislike for Rolex.

The guy on YouTube that has a second hand or grey market shop in Miami called "Federico talks watches" has a short webcast around 10 mins weekly which I like the guy but he makes it very clear he does not like Rolex and takes jabs at them on his show...something's I agree with and some I don't.....
He says Rolex watches are too common,overpriced etc, and praises H Moser as his fav watch and wears some which is fine. I'm not too keen on the looks of them so I would never buy one. The looks of them just don't blow my skirt up,God forbid.
I think not liking Rolex because they are a common sight in Miami is a poor excuse....I see thousands of Toyota's on the road and if not for the discount I get from mopar I would be driving a 4 Runner or Highlander today not a Mopar made auto.
I know of a guy I worked with some years ago that went over 25 years with no service on his Datejust and it keeps on ticking away....and gains 4 seconds a day! I've owned several Rolex models and never one problem.
Are they overpriced ? sure everything today is....you can go just about anywhere in the world and everybody knows the name and reputation of them.
I get told they are old and boring, well so am I ......a perfect match.

[rlx123]

I would have replied to him “nice watch” and left it as that.


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