Have Rolex always been a premium brand?

[Mystro]

They can "suck it" I had to say it.....

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Stop parking on their lawns!

[crew]

The "99%ers" that have been mentioned probably wouldn't recognize a Rolex from 5' away. I have only had 2 people notice my watch in the last several years. 99% of the people don't know and don't care. I'm good with that.

[Thatguy]

Originally Posted by crew

The "99%ers" that have been mentioned probably wouldn't recognize a Rolex from 5' away. I have only had 2 people notice my watch in the last several years. 99% of the people don't know and don't care. I'm good with that.

I agree. I bought mine because I like it, not to be noticed.

[Jsan20]

Originally Posted by mystro

i detest that today has some how warped the idea of being successfull or doing well is somthing to hide and not be proud of??? "survival of the fittest" and "victor goes the spoils" is a unquestioned trueth in nature but questioned in our human existence??? I am proud of being able to afford a rolex watch and my motives for buying and wearing one is no body's buisness. One of the most refreshing view points i have read in years was on this forum when the question was asked the perception of wearing a particularly rolex...
Best quote:
"rolex screams i'm rich, suck it you 99%'ers and i can blow car money on a watch."


perhaps wearing a rolex (or other $$ automatics) these days puts us in a particular social club. I am proud to be a member.

x2

[Hambo]

I agree Mystro!

Class warfare is wrong.

[WhatTheDeuce]

I think I'm a 99%er and I like Rolex. I tell myself to "suck it" all of the time...

[Widows Son]

My most often worn Rolex is an AK 14000. Champagne dial, oyster bracelet, and baton markers. Looks like a Seiko from 5FT away. Rolex is a very well made watch, durable, and timeless. But, not really too exclusive considering that there are many other brands that you can spend anywhere from $50,000 to $500,000 on!!!! BTW, no matter how big your house is, how fast your car is, or how hot your wife is.......you know the rest of the story!!!!!!

[Drjamesie]

I own a Seiko Kinetic Titanium Chronograph and I love it, just put it in for a service. I also own a SS Sub Ceramic, and a TT Datejust. Do I look at a Seiko owner and think mine's better? Of course not.

[lja1821]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I'm buying you a premium beer...

Thank you my friend, it seems we are just becoming to politically correct nowadays. Success should be embraced not shun and expressed how we as individuals think it should and no one else.

[jot_]

Originally Posted by Mystro

This is why many long time Rolex owners like myself have developed a "suck it" attitude to judgmental holier-than-thou people that feels its their job to pass judgment on others.

Having been on the receiving end of this occasionally... I agree that it does suck and I do wish people would mind their own business. However... expressing outright hostility towards individuals that may not be as fortunate as we are just does not sit right with me.

I'm reminded of a Chris Rock skit from some time ago where he talks about how someone poor can make fun of someone rich, someone fat can make fun of a skinny person, etc... but the opposite isn't considered acceptable. It's about being respectful of those who may not have had the same opportunity or chances as us in life. Some of you may consider it being PC, but I think of it as having respect for others.

Edit: I should say, I am absolutely not advocating the idea of not wearing something you like because of the perception of others. Rather... to not demonize those less fortunate (e.g., "suck it 99%ers").

[redruf]

I agree with Mystro. Mystro for President.

[MichaelB_Can]

This is our Rolex social club !


Mike B , Canada ⌚