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Rebel · 19 February 2018, 04:31 AM

Never been asked.

Gabe218 · 19 February 2018, 04:44 AM

My uncle gave me a Rolex when I was 11 years old. I had a guy in Paddy's market Sydney grab my arm and hold it up to light. He asked me how much I paid for it, and I told him it was a gift. Needless to say I was terrified he was going to make off with it...

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Dr.Brian · 19 February 2018, 04:46 AM

I’ve never been asked, but one Omega wearing physician once asked if it was real which made me laugh. He should have some idea of what I’m making, at least roughly, though I’m sure I actually make a lot more than he thinks.
If I was asked by someone I knew I would tell them. They can google it themselves if they want anyway. I have had a couple people say that I have a great collection and it must be very expensive. To that I replied “probably not as much as you think.”

BBL · 19 February 2018, 08:18 AM

Never admit.

THC · 19 February 2018, 09:16 AM

Repeat a question back to him, or her...

“Why, in the market for one?”

dob1 · 19 February 2018, 09:38 AM

Depends on who is asking. Most of the time 'it's expensive' is enough. The watches I wear are not very blingy, so I don't have that problem.

chieftd · 19 February 2018, 09:46 AM

I just say it cost two semesters of my daughter's college tuition. :)

slowturbo · 19 February 2018, 11:39 AM

I have been asked a few times and it makes me uncomfortable. I just say something like "I'm not sure," unless it is someone close to me and then I will answer honestly.

Growing up, I was always taught it was impolite to ask people what things cost? Maybe it's just me, but I don't ask and I don't want to be asked.

gullabaa · 19 February 2018, 04:37 PM

Just say the real price you paid for and say I love this watch and save for it for a long time.

Andad · 19 February 2018, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel

never been asked.

x2.

RHJ · 19 February 2018, 04:53 PM

Today everyone can look up the watch in internet... so why ask?

Headshrinker · 20 February 2018, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

I presume the watch is older then 02?

Oops! My mind was back in my racing days...and the guy never caught on, I guess. Thanks for the correction, my watch is a 2014.

encarter13 · 20 February 2018, 01:59 AM

My close friends have all asked me a few times. Some because they wanted one as well. Some because they are curious.

My dad has asked me about it as well. Mainly because he was after ad TT Sub. He and I later had a great time shopping for one together.

My normally reply with the MSRP, but explain that pricing is negotiable.

datejustrms · 20 February 2018, 06:20 AM

I've never been asked. "I'll never tell" would be my reply.

breitlings · 20 February 2018, 07:40 AM

I just say the first numbers, "about 11" etc.

run23 · 20 February 2018, 08:39 AM

No one has ever asked, and it’s kind of a really weird thing to ask someone. However I would just tell him/her. It’s not like it’s a mystery that can’t be solved with google.

Ally9 · 20 February 2018, 01:30 PM

Ive never been asked however if i ever was humility would likely see me defer the question by saying it was a gift or stating i simply cant remember.

Suggesting its more than one could afford or its worth more than your car is as crass as the question itself. Fortunately such ignorance isnt to commonplace in the world be it Rolex owners or otherwise.

Cato · 20 February 2018, 02:52 PM

I tell 'em I won my watch in a crooked '50s game show.

javert34 · 20 February 2018, 03:03 PM

The only person who has ever asked me is my wife, who almost immediately said, "Nevermind, I don't want to know."

doctorpaul · 20 February 2018, 05:23 PM

I’ve been asked by a few colleagues.
I told them how long I needed to work at our hourly rate. I saw one using his calculator moments afterwards ...

beshannon · 20 February 2018, 11:26 PM

I have never been asked

encarter13 · 21 February 2018, 04:51 AM

For everyone thinking it is rude to ask:

Are you saying it is rude for friends and family to ask or just a stranger?

Is it rude for someone to ask what your car/truck/boat/shoes/grill/lawnmower retails for?

Any4xx · 21 February 2018, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by encarter13

For everyone thinking it is rude to ask:

Are you saying it is rude for friends and family to ask or just a stranger?

Is it rude for someone to ask what your car/truck/boat/shoes/grill/lawnmower retails for?

I haven’t chimed in, but, yes; I feel it’s rude to ask anyone what they paid for anything. If I see something I like that a friend has I’ll ask them everything about it EXCEPT for the price. I can always find that answer on the ‘net in ten seconds.

Max16013 · 21 February 2018, 05:15 AM

I answer truthfully when asked, which is almost never.

I would never ask that question unless I know the person very well.

Max16013 · 21 February 2018, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gabe218

My uncle gave me a Rolex when I was 11 years old. I had a guy in Paddy's market Sydney grab my arm and hold it up to light. He asked me how much I paid for it, and I told him it was a gift. Needless to say I was terrified he was going to make off with it...

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jesus... that would be scary.

TheVTCGuy · 21 February 2018, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max16013

I answer truthfully when asked, which is almost never.

I would never ask that question unless I know the person very well.

This. They ask, I tell, but unless a close friend, this is not an acceptable question.

droptopman · 21 February 2018, 08:17 AM

I cannot recall ever being asked by a stranger. A few friends and family over the years have asked in a curious way. I generally just tell the truth.

My experience is that most people are fairly clueless as to Rolex cost.

I may be weird but it really does not offend me. No different than asking what another item "set me back". Now a stranger asking would be different.

DLRIDES · 21 February 2018, 08:44 AM

I think it’s rude for someone to ask, unless they are WIS and have truly purchasing intentions/ curiosity.

Been asked once, while wearing a 5513, I just shrugged it off and said “It’s just an old watch I bought for a few hundred dollars”.

wach16 · 21 February 2018, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dob1

Depends on who is asking. Most of the time 'it's expensive' is enough. The watches I wear are not very blingy, so I don't have that problem.

Same!

EE33 · 22 February 2018, 01:51 PM

A new Rolex or my Rolex may costs 'X' amount of dollars, that's easy explained. What's impossible to even suggest or try to explain is the value some of the vintage pieces plus the value of some of our member's collections.

19 February 2018, 04:31 AM	#61
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Never been asked. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

19 February 2018, 04:46 AM	#63
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	I’ve never been asked, but one Omega wearing physician once asked if it was real which made me laugh. He should have some idea of what I’m making, at least roughly, though I’m sure I actually make a lot more than he thinks. If I was asked by someone I knew I would tell them. They can google it themselves if they want anyway. I have had a couple people say that I have a great collection and it must be very expensive. To that I replied “probably not as much as you think.” __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

19 February 2018, 08:18 AM	#64
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,899	Never admit. __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

19 February 2018, 11:39 AM	#68
slowturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Alan Location: NoVA Watch: 42mm Polar Exp II Posts: 333	I have been asked a few times and it makes me uncomfortable. I just say something like "I'm not sure," unless it is someone close to me and then I will answer honestly. Growing up, I was always taught it was impolite to ask people what things cost? Maybe it's just me, but I don't ask and I don't want to be asked. __________________ Rolex 326934 White Omega Speedmaster GSOTM Meteorite PAM 1314 IWC 3777-01 JLC Reverso Grand Taille

20 February 2018, 01:59 AM	#73
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	My close friends have all asked me a few times. Some because they wanted one as well. Some because they are curious. My dad has asked me about it as well. Mainly because he was after ad TT Sub. He and I later had a great time shopping for one together. My normally reply with the MSRP, but explain that pricing is negotiable. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

19 February 2018, 04:44 AM	#62
Gabe218 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Gabe Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610lv Kermit Posts: 77	My uncle gave me a Rolex when I was 11 years old. I had a guy in Paddy's market Sydney grab my arm and hold it up to light. He asked me how much I paid for it, and I told him it was a gift. Needless to say I was terrified he was going to make off with it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2018, 09:16 AM	#65
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Repeat a question back to him, or her... “Why, in the market for one?”

19 February 2018, 09:38 AM	#66
dob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Dan Location: Tinseltown Watch: 116619LB Posts: 152	Depends on who is asking. Most of the time 'it's expensive' is enough. The watches I wear are not very blingy, so I don't have that problem.

19 February 2018, 09:46 AM	#67
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	I just say it cost two semesters of my daughter's college tuition. :)

19 February 2018, 04:37 PM	#69
gullabaa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Al G. Location: Washington Watch: Rolex Sub 168000 Posts: 24	Just say the real price you paid for and say I love this watch and save for it for a long time.

19 February 2018, 04:53 PM	#71
RHJ 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: here Watch: 214270 Mk1 Posts: 924	Today everyone can look up the watch in internet... so why ask?

20 February 2018, 06:20 AM	#74
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	I've never been asked. "I'll never tell" would be my reply.

20 February 2018, 07:40 AM	#75
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I just say the first numbers, "about 11" etc.

20 February 2018, 08:39 AM	#76
run23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 590	No one has ever asked, and it’s kind of a really weird thing to ask someone. However I would just tell him/her. It’s not like it’s a mystery that can’t be solved with google.

20 February 2018, 01:30 PM	#77
Ally9 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 169	Ive never been asked however if i ever was humility would likely see me defer the question by saying it was a gift or stating i simply cant remember. Suggesting its more than one could afford or its worth more than your car is as crass as the question itself. Fortunately such ignorance isnt to commonplace in the world be it Rolex owners or otherwise.

20 February 2018, 02:52 PM	#78
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	I tell 'em I won my watch in a crooked '50s game show.

20 February 2018, 03:03 PM	#79
javert34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Colorado, USA Watch: 16570 & 14000M Posts: 129	The only person who has ever asked me is my wife, who almost immediately said, "Nevermind, I don't want to know." __________________ Don't go around saying that the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first - Mark Twain

20 February 2018, 05:23 PM	#80
doctorpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Rotherham, Englan Posts: 7	I’ve been asked by a few colleagues. I told them how long I needed to work at our hourly rate. I saw one using his calculator moments afterwards ...

20 February 2018, 11:26 PM	#81
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I have never been asked __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

21 February 2018, 04:51 AM	#82
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	For everyone thinking it is rude to ask: Are you saying it is rude for friends and family to ask or just a stranger? Is it rude for someone to ask what your car/truck/boat/shoes/grill/lawnmower retails for? __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

21 February 2018, 05:15 AM	#84
Max16013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Here Watch: DJ 16013 Posts: 247	I answer truthfully when asked, which is almost never. I would never ask that question unless I know the person very well.

21 February 2018, 08:17 AM	#87
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I cannot recall ever being asked by a stranger. A few friends and family over the years have asked in a curious way. I generally just tell the truth. My experience is that most people are fairly clueless as to Rolex cost. I may be weird but it really does not offend me. No different than asking what another item "set me back". Now a stranger asking would be different. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

21 February 2018, 08:44 AM	#88
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	I think it’s rude for someone to ask, unless they are WIS and have truly purchasing intentions/ curiosity. Been asked once, while wearing a 5513, I just shrugged it off and said “It’s just an old watch I bought for a few hundred dollars”. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

22 February 2018, 01:51 PM	#90
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	A new Rolex or my Rolex may costs 'X' amount of dollars, that's easy explained. What's impossible to even suggest or try to explain is the value some of the vintage pieces plus the value of some of our member's collections. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

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