Who wears them, everyone but me...

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

So what led you you to believe it was anything but authentic in the first place?

I had been given false information by the actual fake gold sub owner on my team...

[princeton3]

Originally Posted by (DMB)

They can be on the expensive side (new), but they aren't made of unobtanium. A lot of these guys that wouldn't seem like hi rollers are single, bachelor types with not a lot of bills. They don't have a wife telling them that they can't blow a whole paycheck on a watch. (ahhh, the good old days). So they get that Rolex. Hell, at least they don't have to smuggle it in under the cover of darkness like so many of us watch nerds on these forums.

Couldn't agree more...

[princeton3]

Originally Posted by gwozhog

I have a Rolex and Im so poor that when I go into KFC I lick other peoples fingers.

Yet, you managed to buy a very nice looking harley. I guess the saying is true: it's not how much you make, it's how much you spend....

[princeton3]

Originally Posted by Cuts33

The guy working the counter at the gas station the other day was wearing a fake Sub. How did I know it was fake? Easy, he was working the counter at the gas station.

People talk about the crown guards being off, the rehaut being off, etc. - nobody ever mentions the fact that the guy wearing it had on $10 shoes, $5 jeans and a $2 t-shirt. More of a dead give away IMO.

Never judge a book by its cover...

[Bobble]

I have found that the people with money don't spend it, those with 'not that much' do

Unfortunately I'm in the latter group

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by Bobble

I have found that the people with money don't spend it, those with 'not that much' do,,Unfortunately I'm in the latter group

Yes, I understand this. Most of my income is put away at a regular rate in long term, safe places. Buying a luxury watch versus growing my investment pool is a "complete absence of reason for me," which is why I've spent two full months posting about my indecision...

I did try on your gmtII-c last Friday---It's the nicest new Rolex in my opinion, though it's twice the price of an older GMTII... Everytime I try on the new GMTII-C I am in awe of the bracelet, the sparkle, the feel of the movement hands, the newer bezel...You are lucky and wise to own such an incredible looking watch.

[Rags]

Originally Posted by ingoodtime

blow a whole paycheck on a watch? How about more than 1 paycheck, how about several paychecks? How about many paychecks? Not everyone is a big income earner! For some, having the rolex passion is very costly and can take awhile to save for.

x2

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by Newbieone

I did try on your gmtII-c last Friday---It's the nicest new Rolex in my opinion,,,.

In actuality, aka the real world, I've tried on the GMTII-C approx 5 times at different AD's. Last week was just another lunchtime research into my old vs new GMTII quest...
I forgot to mention, I like the feel of the turning bezel on that watch very much...

[Tudor66]

The wait is over, i did pick up a Sub this week, so I don't notice my co-workers Rolexes....Now that I own a Rolex, perhaps this thread should end...?:

[Mickey®]

@NEWBIEONE

Don't you have to change your Currently Seeking?!
And with all the research....maybe change name to FormerNewbieOne!!

Congrats again.

[impalass]

Been wearing a SS Sub for 30+years, along with my t shirts and jeans.

Dress up for me means cargo pants and a shirt with open collar,

My wedding suit no longer fits me,

Must admit I wear good shoes.

[gwozhog]

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Take their pic! SHAME THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a great Idea. We should have a thread with pics of people who wear fakes.

[Tudor66]

Thought about, then I realized that I would just be drawing attention to the fake world. Now that I have a Rolex, I don't pay attention to the clowns with the fakes....

[Beelzy]

Originally Posted by Cuts33

The guy working the counter at the gas station the other day was wearing a fake Sub. How did I know it was fake? Easy, he was working the counter at the gas station.

People talk about the crown guards being off, the rehaut being off, etc. - nobody ever mentions the fact that the guy wearing it had on $10 shoes, $5 jeans and a $2 t-shirt. More of a dead give away IMO.

LOL! Brother, you obviously have not been to California.

[jatco]

Never judge a book by its cover..
If everyone Had to be in that upper tier...Rolex would have a hard time clearing their inventory...
People buy what they want.. often regardless of the cost.. Just b'cuz they Want it...!

[Mrdi]

I visit a premier dealer in shorts, sandals and a polo shirt on a regular basis.
Many well to do in Ca often dress very casually as to not draw attention. This however is not the behavior of the nouveau and the Hollywood mentality.