What does wearing your Rolex do to your self confidence

[siempreko]

It makes me feel very insecure!

[Fat_ninja]

Im just here to stir the pot... i dont really care but ive been bored since lunch

So i too love the internet

[droptopman]

Rolex makes me smile. Even after 30 years, sometimes I look at my watch and smile. Guess I am a die hard WIS, Watch Nerd, Watch Geek--whatever term.

In my 20's I would be lying if I said my first Rolex did not give me a sense of accomplishment. Was there some pride associated with that accomplishment. Yes, I started a business young and saved up to buy my first Sub. Did it do anything for my self confidence, I think that was already in place, but there definitely was some gratification.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Rolex makes me smile. Even after 30 years, sometimes I look at my watch and smile. Guess I am a die hard WIS, Watch Nerd, Watch Geek--whatever term.

In my 20's I would be lying if I said my first Rolex did not give me a sense of accomplishment. Was there some pride associated with that accomplishment. Yes, I started a business young and saved up to buy my first Sub. Did it do anything for my self confidence, I think that was already in place, but there definitely was some gratification.

Cheers to your honesty Mark

[PatronMTL]

if anything confidence went down with my paranoia of being jumped for my watch....

[inadeje]

Zero in regards to confidence. However, my watches remind me of why I have spent almost all my life working my a$$ off

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by samcarlos

we all have our good days and bad days. But when you wear your Rolex does that give you that extra boost to takeover the day with confidence and kill it?? I know for me personally every time I look down at my wrist it reminds me what it’s like to crush it. What about you?

OP, I feel bad for you because I think your word choice caused a stir on the forum.

Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone loves it...

Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone hates it...

Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone loves it...

Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone hates it...



I don't think that you intended to say that you get your self-confidence from your watch... Unfortunately some members read it that way, but based on your word choice, it's hard to blame them.

My reply to your post:

Yes there are good days as there are bad days. Like you on a tough day, I can look at my watch and smile.

As other members have posted, looking at my watch does remind me of work and sacrifice, but I wouldn't say that my watch boosts my self-confidence, but I don't think that was your intention either.

Have a good one!

[samcarlos]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

OP, I feel bad for you because I think your word choice caused a stir on the forum.

Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone loves it...

Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone hates it...

Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone loves it...

Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone hates it...



I don't think that you intended to say that you get your self-confidence from your watch... Unfortunately some members read it that way, but based on your word choice, it's hard to blame them.

My reply to your post:

Yes there are good days as there are bad days. Like you on a tough day, I can look at my watch and smile.

As other members have posted, looking at my watch does remind me of work and sacrifice, but I wouldn't say that my watch boosts my self-confidence, but I don't think that was your intention either.

Have a good one!

Thanks, well said! Don’t feel bad, it doesn’t bother or offend me a bit. I did however use poor choice of words tho. I didn’t mean literally change my self confidence. But that’s how it was worded this morning after leaving the gym and Two cups of coffee. Lol. After getting dressed I looked down at my watch had a big grin on my face and was ready to take on the day. Now I just got home after a great day of work and get to spend the rest of my evening with my beautiful family! Cheers everyone.

[edyu]

Do whatever makes you happy. Sometimes people are just not kind but most mean well. Enjoy your success however you define it.

Originally Posted by samcarlos

Thanks, well said! Don’t feel bad, it doesn’t bother or offend me a bit. I did however use poor choice of words tho. I didn’t mean literally change my self confidence. But that’s how it was worded this morning after leaving the gym and Two cups of coffee. Lol. After getting dressed I looked down at my watch had a big grin on my face and was ready to take on the day. Now I just got home after a great day of work and get to spend the rest of my evening with my beautiful family! Cheers everyone.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by edyu

Enjoy your success however you define it.

This

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by samcarlos

Thanks, well said! Don’t feel bad, it doesn’t bother or offend me a bit. I did however use poor choice of words tho. I didn’t mean literally change my self confidence. But that’s how it was worded this morning after leaving the gym and Two cups of coffee. Lol. After getting dressed I looked down at my watch had a big grin on my face and was ready to take on the day. Now I just got home after a great day of work and get to spend the rest of my evening with my beautiful family! Cheers everyone.

I understand that feeling

[12o'clockhigh]

Originally Posted by samcarlos

...that’s how it was worded this morning after leaving the gym and Two cups of coffee. Lol.

There isn't much that helps my self-confidence (and attitude) more than a good workout. That might be a large part of what you were feeling.

I think you have been bitten by semantics. A lot of responders took your post as saying your watch is the source of your self-confidence.

Sometimes a look at a nice thing that you have earned is a reminder of what you have accomplished, and that can give you a little boost.

If you read "Every Rolex Tells a Story" on the Rolex web site, many (if not all) focus on the feelings the owners associate with their watches. "When I won this.... When I accomplished that..."

So... while you might have worded your original post more effectively, I don't think you're off base by enjoying a little satisfaction when you glance at your wrist.

[edyu]

Great answer.

Originally Posted by schoolboy

OP, I feel bad for you because I think your word choice caused a stir on the forum.



Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone loves it...



Sometimes people post silly things on the forum and everyone hates it...



Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone loves it...



Sometimes people post serious things on the forum and everyone hates it...







I don't think that you intended to say that you get your self-confidence from your watch... Unfortunately some members read it that way, but based on your word choice, it's hard to blame them.



My reply to your post:



Yes there are good days as there are bad days. Like you on a tough day, I can look at my watch and smile.



As other members have posted, looking at my watch does remind me of work and sacrifice, but I wouldn't say that my watch boosts my self-confidence, but I don't think that was your intention either.



Have a good one!

[lemaitre]

Nothing, my confidence doesn’t change depending on what I’m wearing.

[Steerpike999]

One of the many things that puts a smile on my face

[dr35mm]

This type of topics just tells me that a lot of people are into this hobby for the wrong reasons..


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[Paul7]

I did hear of a woman in sales once who said when she got a Rolex she was treated with much more respect.

[TimeToWatch]

It shatters it! I'm not wearing a Patek or AP, just some inferior Swiss garbage






...and kidding

[Brny11]

Wow people are critical here. Sure, a watch is just a watch, but to many, a Rolex is a symbol of success and accomplishment. Some can argue no more horological accomplishment in a Rolex then other much more inexpensive alternatives.

To the OP, I think that feeling fades over time... not sure how long you’ve been a Rolex owner but nowadays I get as much enjoyment out of my Tudor and Hamilton.

[hbombkid]

Originally Posted by Brny11

Wow people are critical here. Sure, a watch is just a watch, but to many, a Rolex is a symbol of success and accomplishment. Some can argue no more horological accomplishment in a Rolex then other much more inexpensive alternatives.

To the OP, I think that feeling fades over time... not sure how long you’ve been a Rolex owner but nowadays I get as much enjoyment out of my Tudor and Hamilton.

This right there.

I know when I bought my first luxury watch it was an accomplishment for numerous reasons. The biggest was I wanted to pass something down to my son when he was born and I was lucky enough to be able to afford it.

Now 8 years later I appreciate all my watches the same and each one has a purpose to wear them.

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by hbombkid

I wanted to pass something down to my son when he was born and I was lucky enough to be able to afford it.

House >>>> old watch.

[hbombkid]

Originally Posted by rolexpatek363

House >>>> old watch.

Lol

Well my son gets a watch my daughter gets a diamond necklace from my wife (we are just renting the items from them hehe)

They can argue on who gets the house.

[ronricks]

It’s great. I usually walk in restaurants and immediately tell the server I am a Rolex owner and she has to seat me and bypass the wait. I roll up my sleeve and stick my wrist in her face to show her I am not bluffing. Same thing when I go to a bar. I walk up and immediately announce to everyone that yes I am indeed a Rolex owner and it helps my self confidence with the ladies. Upon hearing this news I usually have 3 or 4 hanging off me. They buy me drinks instead of the other way around. People move out of my way and bow to me as I walk by because of the watch on my wrist. Everyone is in awe. Fathers offer the daughters to me for marriage. Mothers want me to father their grandchildren. Wearing a Rolex gives me the confidence of 10 men.

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by ronricks

It’s great. I usually walk in restaurants and immediately tell the server I am a Rolex owner and she has to seat me and bypass the wait. I roll up my sleeve and stick my wrist in her face to show her I am not bluffing. Same thing when I go to a bar. I walk up and immediately announce to everyone that yes I am indeed a Rolex owner and it helps my self confidence with the ladies. Upon hearing this news I usually have 3 or 4 hanging off me. They buy me drinks instead of the other way around. People move out of my way and bow to me as I walk by because of the watch on my wrist. Everyone is in awe. Fathers offer the daughters to me for marriage. Mothers want me to father their grandchildren. Wearing a Rolex gives me the confidence of 10 men.

Haha come on

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by ronricks

It’s great. I usually walk in restaurants and immediately tell the server I am a Rolex owner and she has to seat me and bypass the wait. I roll up my sleeve and stick my wrist in her face to show her I am not bluffing. Same thing when I go to a bar. I walk up and immediately announce to everyone that yes I am indeed a Rolex owner and it helps my self confidence with the ladies. Upon hearing this news I usually have 3 or 4 hanging off me. They buy me drinks instead of the other way around. People move out of my way and bow to me as I walk by because of the watch on my wrist. Everyone is in awe. Fathers offer the daughters to me for marriage. Mothers want me to father their grandchildren. Wearing a Rolex gives me the confidence of 10 men.

Hahaha! ......beautiful.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by ronricks

It’s great. I usually walk in restaurants and immediately tell the server I am a Rolex owner and she has to seat me and bypass the wait. I roll up my sleeve and stick my wrist in her face to show her I am not bluffing. Same thing when I go to a bar. I walk up and immediately announce to everyone that yes I am indeed a Rolex owner and it helps my self confidence with the ladies. Upon hearing this news I usually have 3 or 4 hanging off me. They buy me drinks instead of the other way around. People move out of my way and bow to me as I walk by because of the watch on my wrist. Everyone is in awe. Fathers offer the daughters to me for marriage. Mothers want me to father their grandchildren. Wearing a Rolex gives me the confidence of 10 men.

[brandrea]

I can't say they have any affect on my self confidence, but wearing these sure make me smile

Sorry ... I had to throw in the Panerai

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[mas12]

Sorry for the overwhelmingly adverse responses to your question OP! I think I understand what you mean and like others said may just be a choice of word issue.

Like the quotes below, it's not really a boost in self-confidence that I feel when I put mine on in the morning... but I'm definitely excited to put it on and look forward to it as part of my morning routine. And when I look down it puts a smile on my face and maybe a feeling of yes, I have been able accopmlish some great things professionally and personally.

Originally Posted by Greenwich Mean Time

No change in my confidence level. Just happy that I'm fortunate enough in life that I'm able to own one.

Originally Posted by FoolioABC

I don’t know if confidence is the right word, but feeling the bracelet secure around my wrist and the weight of the watch, and seeing this awesome watch on my wrist definitely puts a little pep in my step on a day to day basis


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Originally Posted by brandrea

I can't say they have any affect on my self confidence, but wearing these sure make me smile

Sorry ... I had to throw in the Panerai

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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by mas12

Sorry for the overwhelmingly adverse responses to your question OP! I think I understand what you mean and like others said may just be a choice of word issue.

Like the quotes below, it's not really a boost in self-confidence that I feel when I put mine on in the morning... but I'm definitely excited to put it on and look forward to it as part of my morning routine. And when I look down it puts a smile on my face and maybe a feeling of yes, I have been able accopmlish some great things professionally and personally.

well said

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[SS Oyster]

I think it does add to my mojo. For example, if I went into an important interview and discovered I left it at home, I would feel a little funny. Not less capable, but I think it helps represent what I stand for. Quality, value, time-tested, resilient, accurate, durable, rock solid, value beyond cost.


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