Shy Rolex wearer

[Widows Son]

When I go into court and see a poorly dressed attorney with scuffed shoes and a beat up briefcase, I know I won't have a problem on the stand!!!!

[904L SS]

I respect both sets of views, wear it with pride and without conscience no matter what, or exercise some care during certain circumstance. For me, I exercise care if I feel I may offend or if I feel it's counter productive to a certain situation, in which case I wear my Omega and everything's fine..

[Presa canary]

No. I never give it a thought. 9/10 people will have no idea it's a rolex. Nor would anyone I've ever met care. I've seen waiters, bartenders, mechanics, detailers, and people at my whole foods ringing up my grocerys wearing ss rolexes. It's not a big deal. If anything, just roll down your sleeves. Now as someone pointed out, I would/did feel weird about wearing a gold rolex. I felt too young and just not comfortable with 30k on my wrist. Quick flip. But it had nothing to do with rolex. I wouldnt want to wear a gold anything right now

[SixPak]

I fail to understand why would one offend someone if he or she is wearing a SS Rolex? It's just a watch and there is nothing offensive about it even if you wear a flashy YG Rolex. It's not what's on your wrist but rather it's how you carry yourself that matters.

[fullcourt]

to be honest i don't worry about what others think when i'm wearing my rolex, omega, panerai or any of the other watches i own.

most of them have no clue what's on my wrist.

it's never hampered my ability to sign new clients or work with any of them or their subordinates.

ymmv....good luck

[submariner123]

Nope, Rolex is just another luxury watch make to me. No one even takes notice of my Rolex. I don't try and show it off either, I just wear it.

[Racerdj]

No as there are so many fakes and good ones. I am still surprised that the only remarks have been when I have been wearing my Breitling.

[outtatime]

No, the feel is part of the attraction. If I wanted to wear something that no one would notice and think cost $50, I'd wear a Timex.

[srvrf]

Nothing in the watch world is as polarizing as a Rolex. I mean, does this question come up on the AP or Patek boards? Of course the "problem" is that everyone knows that a Rolex is expensive. Most non-WISs can't tell a Swiss Legend from an AP, but they sure as Hell can spot something that looks like a Rolex. I agree that no one should be "embarrassed" to wear one, but there may be a time when it is best to keep it at home.

[Bluehinder]

Originally Posted by Joranb

Does anyone ever feel embarrassed about the fact that the wear a Rolex?
I proudly wear a Rolex almost every single time, but sometimes in my job as a lawyer I would rather prefer a 'quarts' watch
The luxurious feeling that you get when wearing a Rolex is not always a positive thing if you ask me. For some clients I'd rather hide the watch than proudly show it.
Does anyone recognize this?
I would like to hear your stories!

Oh hell no.

[omx5o]

If a client turned up in a $15k car would you be offended?

[HogwldFLTR]

Yes when I didn't tell my wife I bought it. ;)

[MisterStefan]

Never. Even if I live in a country where it's "not OK" to show the things you own (watches, cars, whatever...) I would never have bought a Rolex if it was because I would feel that way.

[Old Expat Beast]

Depends on how sensitive you are to the feelings of others. I leave mine off if I am visiting poorer relatives.

[tkerrmd]

I wear mine always!! If my lawyer doesn't have a Rolex on I'm getting a new lawyer

No reason to hide success to me someone wearing a Rolex says success and good taste

My kinda person!

[SixPak]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I wear mine always!! If my lawyer doesn't have a Rolex on I'm getting a new lawyer

No reason to hide success to me someone wearing a Rolex says success and good taste

My kinda person!

Agree 100%, Tom.

[novan3]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

If my lawyer doesn't have a Rolex on I'm getting a new lawyer.

[bungcarlo]

Lots of people I know and see don't even care about wristwatches. They care more about their gadgets (cellphones,ipads). So...NO is my answer.

[HL65]

No can't say I do...Sorry.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Joranb

Does anyone ever feel embarrassed about the fact that the wear a Rolex?
I proudly wear a Rolex almost every single time, but sometimes in my job as a lawyer I would rather prefer a 'quarts' watch
The luxurious feeling that you get when wearing a Rolex is not always a positive thing if you ask me. For some clients I'd rather hide the watch than proudly show it.
Does anyone recognize this?
I would like to hear your stories!

Post 46 is my fav so far.

Wear an Omega if a Rolex is an issue.

[Maxfli]

Originally Posted by Joranb

Does anyone ever feel embarrassed about the fact that the wear a Rolex?

I can envision certain situations where I might be embarrassed about wearing a really expensive watch. But not a Rolex.

[melons]

No, it's part of who I am.

[Stresst]

I know exactly what you are saying! Sometimes it brings "unwanted attention" which actually makes for an awkward situation. Its very hard to explain but I know where you are coming from.

[Hairdude1]

Never

[Erok]

I wear mine every day and I am a Financial Advisor. I notice clients all the time checking it out. I earned the right to wear it over the years in dealing with clients and the markets. I wear it with pride. You should too. Success is the best revenge. Cheers !

[MitchSteel]

I don't flaunt my watches....nor do I shy away when someone asks if that's a Rolex

Since I'm getting older, I stopped caring what others think, I do what I want, and wear what I want.

[Mystro]

Never. I wear my watches, they don't wear me.

[smokin3000gt]

A lot of interesting responses so far. If I were an attorney, doctor, or financial adviser I would not hesitate to wear on a regular basis. If my financial adviser is wearing a Casio and driving a Toyota Corolla, I'll be looking for a new adviser.

That being said, I own/operate a concrete batch plant and don't wear it to work. It's a blue collar environment and I have no problem with that. Besides the certain doom/trashing my watch would take, my drivers will be looking for more money constantly, and my customers that come in to the office will think I'm making too much money and charging them too much for concrete.

Out of the office I wear it constantly. At first I thought everyone would notice I was wearing a [gasp] Rolex, then I realized that most people don't pay that much attention. Usually the only ones that seem to notice are other Rolex or watch enthusiast.

[jot_]

Originally Posted by smokin3000gt

A lot of interesting responses so far. If I were an attorney, doctor, or financial adviser I would not hesitate to wear on a regular basis. If my financial adviser is wearing a Casio and driving a Toyota Corolla, I'll be looking for a new adviser.

That being said, I own/operate a concrete batch plant and don't wear it to work. It's a blue collar environment and I have no problem with that. Besides the certain doom/trashing my watch would take, my drivers will be looking for more money constantly, and my customers that come in to the office will think I'm making too much money and charging them too much for concrete.

Out of the office I wear it constantly. At first I thought everyone would notice I was wearing a [gasp] Rolex, then I realized that most people don't pay that much attention. Usually the only ones that seem to notice are other Rolex or watch enthusiast.

As a Corolla driver, ouch!

I've read through a few of these threads over the past little while and I've come around a little bit. I mean, situational awareness is important, but at the end of the day, I think we are way overstating how apt people are to notice what kind of watch you're wearing. A gold DD - ok, that's one thing, but a regular SS Rolex - most people don't notice unless you draw their attention to it.

I work in HR for a manufacturing organization, so I deal with a lot of people who may not be making a lot or in a great financial situation. Part of my ability to be successful is the ability to build relationships and develop trust on the part of the people I work with. I worry sometimes that wearing an expensive watch or wear expensive clothes (not worrying about an expensive car though.. ) could alienate me, but to be honest, I don't think anyone's ever really noticed.

[mr.president1]

I'm a corporate attorney. I wear a Rolex generally every day. Most of our clients can afford a Rolex, and many do. So, I don't every think about it like that.