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dpt.calvin · 6 February 2022, 03:04 AM

I had YouTube playing in the background this morning and heard something that caught my attention.

“I didn’t set the time. I don’t set the time on my watches.” - while wearing a Hulk.

I think we can all agree most people don’t need a watch to tell time. I’m guilty of using my phone to tell time even when I have my watch on (doesn’t happen often, though it doesn’t happen). But I couldn’t wear a watch without setting the time. That’s just weird. Guess that goes to show you that Rolex truly is just jewelry to some!

Spectre38 · 6 February 2022, 03:07 AM

That is just plain sad.

Patton250 · 6 February 2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I had YouTube playing in the background this morning and heard something that caught my attention.

“I didn’t set the time. I don’t set the time on my watches.” - while wearing a Hulk.

I think we can all agree most people don’t need a watch to tell time. I’m guilty of using my phone to tell time even when I have my watch on (doesn’t happen often, though it doesn’t happen). But I couldn’t wear a watch without setting the time. That’s just weird. Guess that goes to show you that Rolex truly is just jewelry to some!

I’ve been looking at my wrist to tell the time for the last 45 years since I was five years old. It doesn’t matter if there’s a wall clock in front of me I’m still going to look at my wrist. I cannot imagine something as shallow as buying a Rolex watch and not setting the time. Any luxury timepiece for that matter. However considering the current environment I believe this gentleman is telling the truth and he is no different than many others like himself who buy watches for the wrong reasons.

ltmgeller · 6 February 2022, 03:08 AM

It's true. I have a friend who probably has one of the best private collections around and he doesn't set his watches. For me, it's part of the experience. I used to use a winder but stopped because I prefer winding and setting my watches. To each their own.

BumbleB · 6 February 2022, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I had YouTube playing in the background this morning and heard something that caught my attention.

“I didn’t set the time. I don’t set the time on my watches.” - while wearing a Hulk.

I think we can all agree most people don’t need a watch to tell time. I’m guilty of using my phone to tell time even when I have my watch on (doesn’t happen often, though it doesn’t happen). But I couldn’t wear a watch without setting the time. That’s just weird. Guess that goes to show you that Rolex truly is just jewelry to some!

Maybe he meant that someone else sets the time on his watches for him?

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dpt.calvin · 6 February 2022, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BumbleB

Maybe he meant that someone else sets the time on his watches for him?

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Dang. That’s next level rich. Goals!!

mile2424 · 6 February 2022, 03:17 AM

Is that rapper Fat Joe? I recognize Jaysee Lopez.

Tim Plains · 6 February 2022, 05:42 AM

Maybe the solution is to make such people feel stupid.

That thing is off by four hours. You paid $25,000 for a watch that can't even tell the time!

Patton250 · 6 February 2022, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Dang. That’s next level rich. Goals!!

dpt.calvin · 6 February 2022, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Plains

Maybe the solution is to make such people feel stupid.

That thing is off by four hours. You paid $25,000 for a watch that can't even tell the time!

At least a quartz with a dead battery is right twice a day!

KY.. · 6 February 2022, 06:14 AM

Probably a millennial thing just like IG and Twitter…

BDII · 6 February 2022, 06:15 AM

My manger who first told me about Rolex didn't set his GMT... turned me off Rolex for years

Stewart_88 · 6 February 2022, 06:24 AM

Was at the pub with my dad last year, was outside and tried his daydate champagne dial and said its hard to read the time....... his response was 'I look at my phone for the time'

WatchGuy1966 · 6 February 2022, 06:27 AM

There may be youngsters out there that don't know how to read the analog time

But that guy is just flexing. He does not appreciate the watch. He just wants people to think he's rich

ugh

brucethemanlee · 6 February 2022, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

I had YouTube playing in the background this morning and heard something that caught my attention.

“I didn’t set the time. I don’t set the time on my watches.” - while wearing a Hulk.

I think we can all agree most people don’t need a watch to tell time. I’m guilty of using my phone to tell time even when I have my watch on (doesn’t happen often, though it doesn’t happen). But I couldn’t wear a watch without setting the time. That’s just weird. Guess that goes to show you that Rolex truly is just jewelry to some!

weird that you wouldn't set the time on your watch, esp when one wrist.

brandrea · 6 February 2022, 06:33 AM

cerbom · 6 February 2022, 06:37 AM

What kind of idiot wears a watch and doesn't set it?
Well even his un set Rolex is correct twice a day. ( I assume he does not wind it either).

Skaramanga · 6 February 2022, 06:44 AM

I like to set the time on my watch to the nearest second, what I like about fine watchmaking is precision. Those who do not adjust their watch should put on a gold bracelet instead...

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Mags01 · 6 February 2022, 06:45 AM

That's really beyond me.. Never heard such a stupid thing before in my life.

Feb_29 · 6 February 2022, 06:46 AM

Yep, my two coworkers who infected me with Rolex bug newer set time nor date on they watches. I always make fun of it with them.

S52 · 6 February 2022, 07:10 AM

Sometimes when I want to wear my red sub i’ll forego setting the date since its a non quickset movement and I generally only wear it for a day every few weeks. Mostly to save wear and tear on the 50 year old movement (and my fingers) but i still always set the correct time.

amanbra · 6 February 2022, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BDII

My manger who first told me about Rolex didn't set his GMT... turned me off Rolex for years

To be fair setting the gmt hand can be a pia. It’s why my gmt is a gs quartz.

Now not setting the time at all… sighs.

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Laostuh · 6 February 2022, 08:07 AM

I'll admit sometimes I don't set my watch right away after putting it on, usually only happens when I'm in a rush. But when I get a second I do set it.

lig · 6 February 2022, 08:14 AM

Lol… I always set the time. Every once in a while I set the date. The only exception is when wearing the DDII.

*Always* set time, day and date. :)

S.Explorer · 6 February 2022, 08:15 AM

Just pure flex.

BigTasty · 6 February 2022, 08:31 AM

Wow. I wonder if he wears glasses without the lenses?

buffetwarren · 6 February 2022, 08:35 AM

It takes like 10 seconds to set the time

Jpccarguy · 6 February 2022, 08:36 AM

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Wow. I wonder if he wears glasses without the lenses?

If they’re Hermés, he does.

Wee-Willie · 6 February 2022, 08:36 AM

Yaw Sir!
Anyone can buy a watch & wear it.....but to truly use it...perfection

dpt.calvin · 6 February 2022, 08:41 AM

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I like to set the time on my watch to the nearest second, what I like about fine watchmaking is precision. Those who do not adjust their watch should put on a gold bracelet instead...

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I actually don’t set mine very accurately. I look at the time on my phone, then set my watch a minute or two ahead.

6 February 2022, 03:04 AM	#1
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6 February 2022, 03:07 AM	#2
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	That is just plain sad. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

6 February 2022, 03:08 AM	#4
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	It's true. I have a friend who probably has one of the best private collections around and he doesn't set his watches. For me, it's part of the experience. I used to use a winder but stopped because I prefer winding and setting my watches. To each their own. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 February 2022, 06:14 AM	#11
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,373	Probably a millennial thing just like IG and Twitter… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… Ex—https://imgur.com/FnO9FRy — ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

6 February 2022, 06:24 AM	#13
Stewart_88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Stewart Location: UK Posts: 310	Was at the pub with my dad last year, was outside and tried his daydate champagne dial and said its hard to read the time....... his response was 'I look at my phone for the time' __________________ GMT 126710BLRO

6 February 2022, 03:17 AM	#7
mile2424 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 369	Is that rapper Fat Joe? I recognize Jaysee Lopez.

6 February 2022, 05:42 AM	#8
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,175	Maybe the solution is to make such people feel stupid. That thing is off by four hours. You paid $25,000 for a watch that can't even tell the time!

6 February 2022, 06:15 AM	#12
BDII "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO Posts: 786	My manger who first told me about Rolex didn't set his GMT... turned me off Rolex for years

6 February 2022, 06:27 AM	#14
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,794	There may be youngsters out there that don't know how to read the analog time But that guy is just flexing. He does not appreciate the watch. He just wants people to think he's rich ugh

6 February 2022, 06:33 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097

6 February 2022, 06:37 AM	#17
cerbom 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: mark Location: East TN Watch: rolex AK, GMT, TAG Posts: 203	What kind of idiot wears a watch and doesn't set it? Well even his un set Rolex is correct twice a day. ( I assume he does not wind it either). __________________ Rolex Airking Tag Aquaracer Rolex GMT

6 February 2022, 06:44 AM	#18
Skaramanga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: France Posts: 69	I like to set the time on my watch to the nearest second, what I like about fine watchmaking is precision. Those who do not adjust their watch should put on a gold bracelet instead... Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

6 February 2022, 06:45 AM	#19
Mags01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: EU Posts: 225	That's really beyond me.. Never heard such a stupid thing before in my life.

6 February 2022, 06:46 AM	#20
Feb_29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: USofA Posts: 322	Yep, my two coworkers who infected me with Rolex bug newer set time nor date on they watches. I always make fun of it with them.

6 February 2022, 07:10 AM	#21
S52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL230 Watch: me fly-by Posts: 789	Sometimes when I want to wear my red sub i’ll forego setting the date since its a non quickset movement and I generally only wear it for a day every few weeks. Mostly to save wear and tear on the 50 year old movement (and my fingers) but i still always set the correct time. __________________ GMT Master II 16710B BLRO--Sea Dweller 16600--Submariner 1680--Milgauss 116400--Tudor BB58 79030B--Omega Speedmaster Pro--IWC Mark XV Automatic--Breitling Aerospace

6 February 2022, 08:07 AM	#23
Laostuh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 947	I'll admit sometimes I don't set my watch right away after putting it on, usually only happens when I'm in a rush. But when I get a second I do set it.

6 February 2022, 08:14 AM	#24
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Lol… I always set the time. Every once in a while I set the date. The only exception is when wearing the DDII. Always set time, day and date. :)

6 February 2022, 08:15 AM	#25
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 797	Just pure flex.

6 February 2022, 08:31 AM	#26
BigTasty "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Uk Posts: 108	Wow. I wonder if he wears glasses without the lenses?

6 February 2022, 08:35 AM	#27
buffetwarren "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Toronto Posts: 212	It takes like 10 seconds to set the time

6 February 2022, 08:36 AM	#29
Wee-Willie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 439	Yaw Sir! Anyone can buy a watch & wear it.....but to truly use it...perfection

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