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Ed Rooney · 31 October 2007, 09:48 PM

I work at one of the dot coms that survived the crash 7 years ago, plus we are on the DC beltway, so Rolex is a common sight. I live in Annapolis, and in that town you can't swing a dead cat without hitting some guy with two tone.

Family hasn't really noticed, since I have always worn a black diver-looking watch.

Having a 14060m is like being a new 2nd Lieutenant. Sure, you are an officer now, but you still have to salute every other officer in the Army because they all outrank you. Well, maybe the Air-King would be like a Warrant Officer.

GoldenBear · 31 October 2007, 11:24 PM

Unless you deliver pizza or bag groceries for a living, it shouldn't be that big of a deal. A used Sub for example could be purchased for a reasonable amount. About the same as a week (or less) on vacation...

BigHat · 31 October 2007, 11:28 PM

That's the things about Rolex, everyone recognizes them. Of course, when you wear Lange or VC only about 1 in a 3000 even recognize the name, let alone have a clue about watch itself or the cost. Never had a comment on either except in watch stores.

robm · 31 October 2007, 11:32 PM

I don't think most understand how much it costs. One person, years ago when I first purchased mine made a comment about my fake Rolex. Now that bugged me a bit.

PacNW · 31 October 2007, 11:37 PM

About 2/3 of the officers wear/have some type of Rolex, mostly Subs, Yachtmasters and GMT's. Never been asked about the wrist wear from fellow coworkers. Believe me-Rolex can stand up to some extremely harsh enviroments out here while fishing in the Pacific and Bering. Quality

Poohsan · 1 November 2007, 11:09 AM

I believe there are more fake watches in my office than real ones. So for the most part almost know one comments on them.

With that said I had an engineer at work give me the following advice. “It’s a waste for you to wear a Rolex here as we do not work in an environment where we need to impress people.”

It’s a good thing I don’t really care what he or the others think.

Boopie · 1 November 2007, 02:18 PM

People don't comment on my watch. I am in the legal profession, and wear a suit during the day, so it doesn't really stand out as unusual or particularly extravagant.

I know quite a few police officers who wear a Sub when they are out on patrol, in uniform. While Rolexes are very durable, I always thought that was an odd thing to do. I never commented on it, though.

31 October 2007, 11:24 PM	#32
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Unless you deliver pizza or bag groceries for a living, it shouldn't be that big of a deal. A used Sub for example could be purchased for a reasonable amount. About the same as a week (or less) on vacation... __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

31 October 2007, 11:28 PM	#33
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	No comments -- just head shaking That's the things about Rolex, everyone recognizes them. Of course, when you wear Lange or VC only about 1 in a 3000 even recognize the name, let alone have a clue about watch itself or the cost. Never had a comment on either except in watch stores.

31 October 2007, 11:32 PM	#34
robm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 262	Only the fake comment I don't think most understand how much it costs. One person, years ago when I first purchased mine made a comment about my fake Rolex. Now that bugged me a bit.

31 October 2007, 09:48 PM	#31
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I work at one of the dot coms that survived the crash 7 years ago, plus we are on the DC beltway, so Rolex is a common sight. I live in Annapolis, and in that town you can't swing a dead cat without hitting some guy with two tone. Family hasn't really noticed, since I have always worn a black diver-looking watch. Having a 14060m is like being a new 2nd Lieutenant. Sure, you are an officer now, but you still have to salute every other officer in the Army because they all outrank you. Well, maybe the Air-King would be like a Warrant Officer.

31 October 2007, 11:37 PM	#35
PacNW Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Sequim, WA Watch: Rolex DayDate Posts: 305	About 2/3 of the officers wear/have some type of Rolex, mostly Subs, Yachtmasters and GMT's. Never been asked about the wrist wear from fellow coworkers. Believe me-Rolex can stand up to some extremely harsh enviroments out here while fishing in the Pacific and Bering. Quality

1 November 2007, 11:09 AM	#36
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	I believe there are more fake watches in my office than real ones. So for the most part almost know one comments on them. With that said I had an engineer at work give me the following advice. “It’s a waste for you to wear a Rolex here as we do not work in an environment where we need to impress people.” It’s a good thing I don’t really care what he or the others think.

1 November 2007, 02:18 PM	#37
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	People don't comment on my watch. I am in the legal profession, and wear a suit during the day, so it doesn't really stand out as unusual or particularly extravagant. I know quite a few police officers who wear a Sub when they are out on patrol, in uniform. While Rolexes are very durable, I always thought that was an odd thing to do. I never commented on it, though.

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