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Old 30 June 2017, 03:58 PM   #1
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do i need to be rich to have a rolex ?

I am not. I love watches.
But it is a financial big effort.
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Old 30 June 2017, 05:23 PM   #2
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You don't have to be very rich, but you had better check your bank deposit before you pull the trigger.
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Old 30 June 2017, 05:38 PM   #3
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I am not. I love watches.
But it is a financial big effort.
No, you do not need to be rich, though it shall not do you any harm if you are, at least with regard to buying a Rolex watch!
There are many people of modest means whom have chosen to prioritise a Rolex. They are extremely alluring to some!
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Old 30 June 2017, 05:46 PM   #4
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Welcome RVM.
There are cheaper ways into the hobby.
A good second-hand 'cheaper' Rolex from a reliable Jeweller or Watchmaker is the obvious entre.
If you are young then you have lots of time to save up for a more expensive model.
Bon Chance!
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Old 30 June 2017, 05:49 PM   #5
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Old 30 June 2017, 05:49 PM   #6
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I'm not... and I've got 4!
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Old 30 June 2017, 06:03 PM   #7
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depends on how one defines "rich". Even an entry level rolex would cost 1/2 of the average annual salary measured globally. Compared to everyone who lives on our planet, i would say yes. People tend to redefine what rich means to them as they climb up the income ladder.
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Old 30 June 2017, 06:15 PM   #8
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No you don't. But it's a big commitment if you're not. I am by no means rich, but I have one. They are ridiculously priced compared to a fashion quartz watch, but if you compared to sports and hobby equipment then it's on par.


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Old 30 June 2017, 06:25 PM   #9
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do i need to be rich to have a rolex ?

How much do you have?
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Old 30 June 2017, 06:39 PM   #10
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Most peope have enough money to purchase a Rolex in their savings account. So given the the current interest rates I say no. No loss of interest and they hold their value relatively well.
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Old 30 June 2017, 06:48 PM   #11
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My favorite models? The 34mm Air-King and Date, before the Supercase came around. The older 5-digit models. 14000, 15000.

This is what a Rolex looks like to me. And it happens to be available for around $3,000.

Classic never goes out of style or fashion.
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Old 30 June 2017, 07:13 PM   #12
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Trade up

Im one of the richest men in the world! Amongst other possessions I have my health, I own my home and have a loving wife..... The Vintage Rolex 5513 is the icing on the cake.

I started off with vintage Avia's that I bought for Ł10, 4 and a half years later I have my first Rolex.. just from buying and selling vintage Avia's,

Work towards your goal and you will fulfil you ambition. All the very Best "H"
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Old 30 June 2017, 08:33 PM   #13
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I am not. I love watches.
But it is a financial big effort.
Rich is a relative and subjective term that has nothing to do with buying anything.

If you cannot use money to buy jewelry that you do not need then you should not buy it.
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:08 PM   #14
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No you do not have to be rich. Just figure out what you like and work toward it. It is all about priorities. If you save as you go it will not be long before you can own.
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:14 PM   #15
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My favorite models? The 34mm Air-King and Date, before the Supercase came around. The older 5-digit models. 14000, 15000.

This is what a Rolex looks like to me. And it happens to be available for around $3,000.

Classic never goes out of style or fashion.
Exactly Jim, and think about what else people spend $3K on.
There's some great stuff in the 'For Sale' section for $3K.
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:18 PM   #16
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Read post 5 again.

Add in happy family, lovely wife and loving kids.

If you have some spare cash, buy a Rolex.

If you need some cash, sell it.

In the meantime, enjoy wearing it
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:19 PM   #17
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Welcome to TRF.

Rich is not a requirement of ownership. You must want and appreciate a good watch though
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:25 PM   #18
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Hmmm..... Number of posts. 1. I know I'm cynical, but me thinks maybe troll alert here.

Could be wrong, at which point I will apologize profusely.
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Old 30 June 2017, 09:35 PM   #19
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hmmm..... Number of posts. 1. I know i'm cynical, but me thinks maybe troll alert here.

Could be wrong, at which point i will apologize profusely.
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Old 30 June 2017, 10:10 PM   #21
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I am not. I love watches.
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No, but it helps. Welcome.
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Old 30 June 2017, 10:44 PM   #22
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Thanks for answers. (very interesting american way of thinking, i like that)
i am not fluent in english. Sorry for that. I discovered just know that this forum is an american one.
My family is from the french alps. And friends of mine are working at Bienne Rolex, and for a laser company (supplyer of rolex). I like mechanic.
Step by step, i have bought mechanical seiko, .... eterna ... and now... !!!!
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Old 30 June 2017, 10:50 PM   #23
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And i am looking for a Explorer 1 , the new one.
I dont like bling bling. If nobody look at my watch , it is better.
I am working in a production plant (mechanical)
I am engineer.
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:00 PM   #24
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No but once you get one all your friends will either think your rich or you robbed a convenience store
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:09 PM   #25
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You don't have to be rich to have a Rolex

. . . . though it comes in handy when it's time to have it serviced
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:18 PM   #26
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Obscenely wealthy!!
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:26 PM   #27
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Many people in your situation have bought Rolexes. However. Even the Explorer is a luxury item, so I recommend you save up for one rather than buying it on credit. It can be done. Best of luck.

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And i am looking for a Explorer 1 , the new one.
I dont like bling bling. If nobody look at my watch , it is better.
I am working in a production plant (mechanical)
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:33 PM   #28
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You must be able to afford one without borrowing, rule number one, so only use disposable income after all expenses are taken care of. Then just save. When I joined here I only thought I'd ever buy SS watches but gradually I threw off my conservative shackles and bought other watches and the only way I felt comfortable doing that was to save and plan, and I must admit I loved it. Saving money here and there by not buying this or going there really gave me a buzz every time and a sense of earning it without working extra - what could be better? Buying the watch was cool but over in an instant, enjoy the hunting and the scheming.
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:52 PM   #29
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Yes. When you go into an AD (or even buy from a trusted seller for that matter), they require you to provide them with your 3 most recent pay stubs to see if you meet the income requirement mandated by Rolex. If you fail to meet the minimum income requirement, you are put on a worldwide blacklist where you are prohibited from stepping foot into a Rolex AD. Additionally, your IP address is logged and banned so you are not even able to visit a trusted sellers website to even look at photos of Rolex watches.
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Old 30 June 2017, 11:52 PM   #30
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I apologize in advance for my long winded response....

Depends on what you consider "rich". To me, in America, I'm not a fan of sacrificing to own material possessions. To me, the whole "YOLO" concept is foreign. It's one thing to admire and like something, it's another to obsess over them. I think people lust after things they have no business lusting after. There are Lamborghinis all over Houston. A lot of these guys live in $150k houses and stretch every penny to get one. Then they drive around all day every day in circles revving their engine with their windows down screaming for attention. It's their money, they can do what they want, but I cannot relate to that. I'd feel ridiculous having a car like that if I didn't own an extremely nice home. Even worse, many of these people have kids. I've wanted a Rolex for a long time, but I never bought one until I was able to without touching savings. That's just my philosophy, to each their own.

I can tell you this. $250k a year (what the previous administration considered exuberantly rich) is not rich by any means in my book. I'd say for ambitious smart people (real smarts not school smarts), the low $300ks a year in normal states/cities (exclude all of California, a lot of the East Coast, Chicago, etc) is the beginning of pretty comfortable (aka Cushy). At the low 300s household income, you can afford a very nice home (approximately 500-800k), 2 nice cars (50-70k each), kids in private school, 2 vacations a year, eat out twice a week, by what groceries you want, decent savings etc.

What I consider the beginning of rich, is being able to live in a $2mm house that is well furnished, own 4-5 vehicles, own a $1mm motorhome, a $500k go fast boat, take 4-5 vacations a year, fly business and first everywhere, eat out whenever and wherever you want, put two kids through private school & college out of pocket, and still sock away a few million for a rainy day. My guess is you'd need $1.5mm to $2mm per year before taxes to achieve that comfortably. No, I'm nowhere near that lol.

Beyond that I have no more aspirations. A 30,000sq ft house and 60 meter yacht is not going to increase my happiness level. Rich is a relative term. Many times it does not even involve money. That's at a total state of enlightenment!
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