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16 November 2012, 10:44 AM
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Location: FL
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Why did you buy your Rolex?
At lunch today, the discussion came up, "why did you buy a Rolex?". This was asked long-time friend and Omega enthusiast. "To buy a Rolex is just plain stupid" he said. "They can't do what a Omega can and cost more." Sure.
For me, I buy a Rolex to mark an occasion in life, whatever it may represent to me on various levels of importance. When I was young, I always remember my father and grandfather wearing their Rolex's and certain ones would come out on certain occasions. Sort of a family tradition. Since I am new here, I do not have the ability to start a poll, but was curious about the motivation of being a Rolex owner/wearer. So here is a crude poll; Did you buy your Rolex for: 1. Status symbol/"I earned it" 2. Fit and function 3. Family tradition 4. Looks 5. Had to have one 6. Other |
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16 November 2012, 10:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DM[V]
Watch: 16710 | 16600
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6 - after serving 10 years in the Army, this was my gift for putting up with the "hurry up and wait" BS, now when I'm waiting, I can look at something nice when figuring out how long I have been waiting.
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16 November 2012, 11:02 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
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I needed a watch. Wife liked the blue dial.
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16 November 2012, 11:05 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Mickey®
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: Swiss Made
Posts: 5,801
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Quality...hand it downability.
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16 November 2012, 11:07 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: DrK
Location: India
Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk
Posts: 7,052
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A crown for every acheivement as they say! Later it became a habit. Breaking this habit is not easy though!
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16 November 2012, 11:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jay
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 7,648
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To please me and no one else.
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16 November 2012, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Tom
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Watch: 14060M & SubC
Posts: 243
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Because I wanted one.
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16 November 2012, 11:21 AM
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Location: USA
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16 November 2012, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Jason
Location: Idaho
Watch: Rolex Gold GMT II
Posts: 22
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16 November 2012, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: So-Cal USA
Posts: 1,067
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Iconic watch that I wanted.
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16 November 2012, 11:25 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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since i was a kid i liked Rolex watching James bond movies
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16 November 2012, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: California
Watch: 114270
Posts: 155
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4.5
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16 November 2012, 11:29 AM
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Real Name: tommy
Location: palm beach garden
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Many reasons, something over the top, achievement , looks, name, etc etc
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16 November 2012, 11:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Rod
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: YG DD 18238
Posts: 1,540
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Always wanted one and a logical step up from Omega.
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16 November 2012, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Scott
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,307
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Out of necessity.... just always liked the brand and styling.
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16 November 2012, 11:30 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Brian
Location: Northern Virginia
Watch: One of Not Many
Posts: 17,892
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I buy and wear what I like, I do not need any other reason
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16 November 2012, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
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A crown for every achievement
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16 November 2012, 11:32 AM
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Real Name: Alex
Location: Los Angeles
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Simple but more than enough of a reason |
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16 November 2012, 11:33 AM
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Location: USA
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16 November 2012, 11:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: JJ
Location: Singapore
Watch: Datejust II
Posts: 273
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A brand that ya gonna encounter sooner or later when ya like watches! To me, most watch lovers/collectors will own a Rolex at some point of time, but whether they'll like the brand and the watch is another totally different matter!
Bought mine to mark a great year! |
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16 November 2012, 11:35 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Northern Ca.
Watch: SS only
Posts: 865
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3. Family Tradition, Mom and Dad both have em!
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16 November 2012, 11:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: USA
Posts: 3,241
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I bought mine because it was against all odds.
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16 November 2012, 12:18 PM
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Location: Socal
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- movement
- quality of the finished product - history, timeless design - prestige (its a luxury item, who are we kidding, haha) - to be able to pass it along my kid hopefully down the family tree and still keep the value well
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16 November 2012, 12:21 PM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: HR
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: -ing Barts.
Posts: 4,244
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Because I want to look good all the time even with my tshirt on.
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16 November 2012, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Joey
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: SS Sub 16610 M
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Initially - my first Rolex was to mark a special occasion. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were just because I liked them a LOT.
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 Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD |
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16 November 2012, 12:23 PM
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16 November 2012, 12:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: justRay
Location: Back2California
Watch: Birdies
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25 year anniversary
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 JJ"Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~ |
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16 November 2012, 12:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: James
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 240
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I have many reasons, but most importantly I buy the BRAND. Rolex is so well known that it's considered CASH in the watch industry. They have a high resale value as well unlike most brands. The style and the looks is unique. The fit and finish quality is SUPERB.
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16 November 2012, 12:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Heath
Location: Lawrenceburg KY
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 3,982
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My uncle had one and when I was 13, I said I would buy one when I got older. I have always thought they were beautiful works of art. I have always liked art and this is a way I can carry my art on my arm with me at all times
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16 November 2012, 12:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Heath
Location: Lawrenceburg KY
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 3,982
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And, I want people to think I am cool like on the rap videos. Lol
J/K of course |
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