Rolex "Snobs"

[Wooddog44]

Any SS owners experienced "snobbishness" when in the company of owners of (more) precious metal models/styles?

I have gotten comments, in certain company, to the effect of "Oh yeah that's a nice little watch you have there, I remember when I had my first Rolex and it was steel". These watches are usually on the age spotted wrist of one of the more "long in the tooth" members at my golf club by the way in terms of a demographic.

[spirotechnique]

my reply is "SD do not exist in gold ... hopefully"

[Spark]

I've never experienced it myself, but then I can't afford to join a golf club

Unfortunately some people will always be like that no matter what

[idk01]

Its never happened to myself or the guys I know with all different models, I find it makes no difference what you've spent on a Rolex, its a Rolex and each model is unique and always starts a conversion between owners.

I had a YG DD wore it for 5 or so years and offloaded it and went to a SS Sub then off loaded that and have now settled again with my first Rolex my faithful old DJ, GMT is next but keeping my DJ :-)

[Timber Loftis]

Tell them yeah you'll switch to gold when you're a geezer too.

[Hairsprung]

When I was in a smaller AD in Toronto, I had a customer walk up to me and say "This guy gives the best deals, I've purchased 10 of my Rolexes from him" and as he said it, he snapped his wrist out while pulling back his sleeve, exposing the solid gold YM II in a manor JUST SHY of a back hand slap to my face, and just as quickly, he pulled his arm back and walked away... Without single word..

Different kind of "snobby-ness".. yes.. equally as "douche-baggy"... YES lol

[therolexguy]

Stainless steel has to be the most popular in the sport models and in these models they hold their value the best. IMO.

[Wooddog44]

Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

Tell them yeah you'll switch to gold when you're a geezer too.

I'll have to remember that, thanks!

[jdc]

backs up Mark Twain's assumption that golf is a good walk ruined

[boa2]

Tell them you never knew Rolex made pocket watches.

[Dan Pierce]

Try wearing a Tudor! But I don't give a hoot in hell what others think so let 'em say what they will. It's satisfaction YOU get looking down at your wrist is all that matters.dP

[Welshwatchman]

You should have told him that it was a one off hand made platinum Sub, personally crafted by Hans Wilsdorf, resurrected specifically for the project .

Failing that you could just tell him to stick his five iron where the sun doesn't shine.

[Jack Sparrow]

I was in a local AD the other day, and the the salesman there, an older gentleman, who always wears a yellow gold DD actually accused me of wearing a fake Sub LV!

I'd been looking at a DSSD with a very nice woman who always helps me, when he walked over and asked if I might be interested in something a little smaller, and when to pull out the LV in his display case.

I pulled up my sleeve to show him that I already owned one, and the rest of the conversation went like this:

"Oh. Well, did you get all your papers when you bought that?"

"Yes.."

"It came with a box and a warranty?"

"Yes."

"Just checking, because it looks like a fake to me."

"I assure you, it's just as real as your gold day date, sir."

So then I (obviously) left.
But I definitely think there's a big portion of the precious metal owners who are a little snobby like that.

[miked]

Just say, I did not have a sun dial to put down on a partial trade so I went with the cheaper ss model.

[BMAN8]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

You should have told him that it was a one off hand made platinum Sub, personally crafted by Hans Wilsdorf, resurrected specifically for the project .

Failing that you could just tell him to stick his five iron where the sun doesn't shine.

Good one!

[BMAN8]

I won't talk to anyone wearing a s.s. model. Oh yeah, I've got one!......................... ..

[Tools]

I think that some of you are hanging with the wrong crowd.....

I don't have any friends who would be so crass or ignorant enough to utter such tasteless comments.....

[Chris B]

I've known some SS Daytona owners to look down their noses at TT owners

One shouldn't pay too much attention to others.

I remember once when my dog got in a scrap in the park, the other dogs owner was yelling at me "let me give you some advise!"

I came back with "lady I only take advise from woman I sleep with" that soon shut her up

[sea-dweller]

Nope, I have never heard such comments, or even had implications of such behavior. Most of my Rolexes are SS, with the exception of my TT Sub. Some of my friends and colleagues own gold Rolexes (DD or 18K Sub) and I have never heard any such comments.

[AJF]

Originally Posted by Wooddog44

Any SS owners experienced "snobbishness" when in the company of owners of (more) precious metal models/styles?

I have gotten comments, in certain company, to the effect of "Oh yeah that's a nice little watch you have there, I remember when I had my first Rolex and it was steel". These watches are usually on the age spotted wrist of one of the more "long in the tooth" members at my golf club by the way in terms of a demographic.

Members at my club are more worried about what is in your golf bag than on your wrist. Just in case you have the newest and latest driver and are getting an advantage over them in the Sunday fourball betterball.

AJF

[KKB]

That story is just proof that neither age nor gold wristwatches can buy you class.

[AJF]

Originally Posted by Chris B

I've known some SS Daytona owners to look down their noses at TT owners

One shouldn't pay too much attention to others.

I remember once when my dog got in a scrap in the park, the other dogs owner was yelling at me "let me give you some advise!"

I came back with "lady I only take advise from woman I sleep with" that soon shut her up

And you are both celebrating your 10th anniversary next week

AJF

[chu88y]

don't get me started "hate snobs with a passion" would rather have a pint with a builder than a stockbroker ant day of the week.

[Chris B]

Originally Posted by AJF

And you are both celebrating your 10th anniversary next week

AJF

[haakon59]

No, I haven't experienced this but I know this kind of attitude is common amoung some people who feel the need to make their watch a sign of accomplishment. There are lots of people who are always "measuring" themselves and they like nothing better than to be at a "higher status" so they can look down and sniff.

[landroverking]

Some peeps just don't get it! For the watch guys and gals out there it is about what, at any given time "please's ME"...it is truely a shame when one has to measure his self worth by his bank account or what is on his arm.

[Alan111]

I have noticed that people who speak this way, are not people who appreciate things. Money to them is usually given to them, rather then them earning it. I also believe in karma, and one day when you guys will be golfing, his "precious metal" watch will crack to pieces while your trusty and "stainless steel, entry level" submariner will still be slapped on your wrist functioning better than ever.


Or next time you can just answer him saying, "Oh this cute little sub, yeah I was walking buy the AD the other day and had some spare change on me so I said what the hell and just bought this.. it matches nicely with my new solid-black tie that I bought from Thomas Pink"


What a low-life of a guy really ..

[Mrdi]

I'd heard the gold watches come complete with brown spots.
Looks like it may be true.

[sirjohnbrian]

Originally Posted by KKB

That story is just proof that neither age nor gold wristwatches can buy you class.

Ditto.

[Teninx]

I now enthusiastically wear a brand-new SS Air King. One of the things that I'm growning to like about it is that, to the general public, it isn't much recognizable as a Rolex. The cheap, large automatic Croton that I still wear sometimes has a flashy face and gets many more appreciative comments. My older model Tag Link is much more recognizable as a 'famous-name' watch.