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27 May 2020, 08:07 PM | #121 |
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Not at all. Happiness comes from within not from external factors such as the validation of others. A person with any self worth will know that.
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27 May 2020, 08:24 PM | #122 |
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This old thing ?
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27 May 2020, 08:54 PM | #123 |
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27 May 2020, 10:12 PM | #124 |
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27 May 2020, 10:15 PM | #125 |
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Someone tell me please, why would you hide that Seiko?
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it's not just about telling the time... happy rolexing... I'm just a man with a passion
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28 May 2020, 12:33 AM | #126 |
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You really don't like to brag?
Using this post as an excuse to interrogate my own behaviour, and give myself a work break at the same time, so apologies for the length!
There are layers and layers of psychology, personal history, and environmental context that inform our consumption habits, and also let’s not forget that these variables are all... variable! We aren’t the same person all the time (this is actually why personality studies like Myers-Brigg etc. are flawed, as they are simply snapshots in time), and we aren’t in the same context all the time... thankfully so too, as the nuance of life is the perfect excuse for WIS to buy more watch variants in order to be ready for the variability of the road! Personally, like many here it sounds, I’ve gone around a few circles re my relationship with Rolex in the past 10-15 years, mostly via my experience with several modern stainless steel sports models. Only one of them has lingered for more than a few years though, and that’s the Explorer I, which is now actually being worn as a daily by my wife. Interestingly, she gets more ‘feedback’ when she wears the watch than I ever did (quite regularly I must say!) which worked out fine for me as one of the reasons I chose it in the first place was not only because of its history, its versatility, and its robustness, but also importantly its avoidance of some of the more quintessential/popular Rolex traits (ie. bubble date, bezel) that would be more noticeable to the average punter on the street. Perhaps contrastingly, in the past year I’ve picked up a rose gold DD36 for a bit of fun, and because I wanted to experiment with the idea of a full gold bracelet on the relative cheap, but as per the Explorer I purchase, I’ve still stuck with a conscious pursuit of a slightly less noticeable/flamboyant variant to dip my toe; namely, 36mm, smooth bezel, oyster bracelet... What could it all mean? Contradicting my own purchase logic as above, the same watch on a different person and in a different context will get a different amount of attention, and so the attention one gets for any individual element of one’s person (eg. your watch) has far more to do with the ‘whole of you’; what you otherwise wear and show, where you are, how you speak, what you say, what you look like, who you are with, society’s prevailing cultural opinion towards your demographic, etc. In other words, it’s not really ever about just the watch, so maybe we/I should just buy the watch we truly want and can afford, regardless of what baser part our self wants it, unfettered by potential public opinion! At the end of the day, other folks’ opinions are beyond our control, so sweating it seems futile...! This goes both ways too, of course - whether you’re seeking attention/compliments (your watch won’t guarantee you’ll get them), or not (you still may get them)... Thanks OP for the opportunity to think about this a little more concertedly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
28 May 2020, 12:49 AM | #127 |
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I try to never show off. Showing off is not the reason why I’m into watches
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28 May 2020, 12:57 AM | #128 |
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rarely happens, but i like when someone comments on the watch because they appreciate and like the watch, not the brand.
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28 May 2020, 01:00 AM | #129 |
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I much prefer to fly under the radar but I do enjoy when a fellow WIS comments on a watch be it a rolex, AP or Patek and it sparks up conversation.
Example: Awhile back I was at the local hardware store and the checkout person was someone from my high school. He asked how I was doing then stopped and said "you must be doing well...you're wearing a rolex". Didnt like that encounter at all. |
28 May 2020, 01:09 AM | #130 |
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I with you OP. Im not one t show off but deep down I appreciate when my watch gets noticed. Im thinking this person has to be a watch lover
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28 May 2020, 01:18 AM | #131 |
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Appreciated when someone knows about watches points it out, otherwise I prefer low key
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28 May 2020, 04:16 AM | #132 | |
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This +1. And with only white metal watches this tends to be the case with me. Nobody has ever said boo unless they knew what it was and is a watch lover. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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28 May 2020, 04:30 AM | #133 |
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I live in Geneva. A Rolex is a a working man’s watch.
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28 May 2020, 06:27 AM | #134 |
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I feel wearing my Rolex is not an in your face brag. I worked hard all my life, got it as mile stone marker. People see and realize what it is, once I talk about it, they get it and appreciate it, vs. me just being a snotty little dude. Also, we paid cash for our Benz...same conversation trajectory.
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28 May 2020, 06:30 AM | #135 |
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i bought my wife her Rolex over 25 years ago cause i was tired of hearing her watch had stopped running or the battery needed changing
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28 May 2020, 08:14 AM | #136 |
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What are sleeves?
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28 May 2020, 12:41 PM | #137 |
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I have worn Rolex watches for 35 years, I have never had a random comment about my watch, jewelers comment, but not random people.
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28 May 2020, 02:17 PM | #138 |
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I must admit, "Rolex's" always look better on other peoples wrists than on my own!
Maybe that's just my viewpoint.
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28 May 2020, 02:30 PM | #139 |
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28 May 2020, 02:30 PM | #140 |
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I've only had one compliment while wearing my Rolex "Pepsi", which turned out to be a Seiko "Pepsi". I get more comments on my $40 Montreal Expos ball cap than any watch, no matter the price.
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28 May 2020, 11:01 PM | #144 |
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29 May 2020, 12:00 AM | #146 |
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29 May 2020, 12:12 AM | #147 |
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The ever increasing amount of Sub and GMT homage watches renders any sleeve rolling virtually pointless. I can honestly say the vast majority I know wouldn't have a clue what a Daytona is. Yellow gold models are about the only rolled sleeve worthy option that may illicit a double take or two. Most on here are quiet enthusiasts. This whole idea is ridiculous!
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29 May 2020, 12:30 AM | #148 |
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As long as the other party doesn't say "I like that watch" and pull a gun.
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29 May 2020, 01:04 AM | #149 |
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I had an orthopedic surgeon ask me how things are going at work during a pre surgery appointment. I said OK, he then pointed at my BLNR and said "must be better than ok". He then showed me his Bluesy. Very odd interaction but whatever, he fixed my elbow. One other strange interaction with him. He walked into the surgery room pre-op, this was a sterile environment (i assume) and he was all masked and gloved up as you would expect. The strange thing was that he had his Bluesy tied to his scrubs drawstring on his pants, just hanging there. I'm fairly sure that thing was a germ factory. Very strange look for an OR.
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