Pretentious Posing

[keithl]

Originally Posted by keithl

I'm partial to the "should I take my Sub, GMT or etc. on my vacation to Hawaii, Fiji, or...." posts.

See here:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=544926

[Bisquitlips]

Well, here is my contribution to modesty!

[encarter13]

Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon?

[Cobain]

Originally Posted by directioneng

All of us have far more important possessions in our lives.

This Forum is just for other things we enjoy.....

Your wife is a possession? Don't tell her that

[axjimenez]

Everyday!

[Mick P]

Chaps

When I first joined this forum in 2014 it did strike me as being filled with the more materialistic type of person.

However after 3 years you just get used to it.

Regards

Mick

[tyler1980]

whatever happened to that thread where the guy posted a pic from inside the AD with a giant stack of cash? That needs to be here as well.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

whatever happened to that thread where the guy posted a pic from inside the AD with a giant stack of cash? That needs to be here as well.

Next best thing I guess.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by Mick P

Chaps

When I first joined this forum in 2014 it did strike me as being filled with the more materialistic type of person.

However after 3 years you just get used to it.

Regards

Mick

I know no one is forcing me to read these threads, but some of them are pretty cringe worthy.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by keithl

I know no one is forcing me to read these threads, but some of them are pretty cringe worthy.

nice car

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=138

[keithl]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

nice car

https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...&postcount=138

Thanks? In case you're not being sincere, that was from a thread that encouraged people to show their "ride"... I did because it's unusual. I didn't start a thread that says which watch goes best with my car. If you are being sincere, thanks.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by keithl

Thanks? In case you're not being sincere, that was from a thread that encouraged people to show their "ride"... I did because it's unusual. I didn't start a thread that says which watch goes best with my car. If you are being sincere, thanks.

I was noting the irony in your comment on some materialistic postings being "cringe worthy" and you post pics of your car.

I do in fact like your car a lot, its pretty sweet. I enjoy looking at it as well as steering wheels, wallets, shoes etc that the OP said were pretentious

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Canook

I almost spat my Dom Pérignon all over my Matsasuke truffles with some of the posts on here...
Unicorn meat? seriously? you dont eat them... i use their horn for storing my rolex's on while i ride it to the shops for my Venti, sugar-free, non-fat, vanilla soy, double shot, decaf, no foam, extra hot, Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha with light whip and extra syrup ... best watch winder ive ever owned

Originally Posted by Canook

im watching my weight... my horse seems to be labouring when i play polo with the chaps lately

These win it for me, I was laughing hard at the first comment and nearly choked when I saw the second. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

[keithl]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

I was noting the irony in your comment on some materialistic postings being "cringe worthy" and you post pics of your car.

I do in fact like your car a lot, its pretty sweet. I enjoy looking at it as well as steering wheels, wallets, shoes etc that the OP said were pretentious

Thanks. For the record, I like nice things and my comment was not about materialistic postings it's about D-bag postings so no Irony there.

[Cubdrick]

Wow--couldn't find this since it was moved! A few guys obviously get it, many do not, but I didn't think I was in such a slim minority. We're obviously all brought here due to our shared interest in [Rolex] watches, but I thought this form of "here's what I have" was left behind on middle school. How many here also work in the cost of your watches to acquaintances not familiar with Rolex prices?

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Cubdrick

Wow--couldn't find this since it was moved! A few guys obviously get it, many do not, but I didn't think I was in such a slim minority. We're obviously all brought here due to our shared interest in [Rolex] watches, but I thought this form of "here's what I have" was left behind on middle school. How many here also work in the cost of your watches to acquaintances not familiar with Rolex prices?

Welcome back OP... we have had a lot of fun while you were away

No one here brags about how much anything costs, ever, that I'm aware of. If you know watches or cars or wallets or shoes you can figure it out or probably already know, but no one says guess what i just spent $xxxxx on this. People share their collections, hobbies, and interests to varying degrees.

If anything the obsessive discussions on discounts proves that no one is trying to pay the most.

Stick around, read some posts and with a little context, you will understand its not coming from a "here is what i have" place at all. There was a thread just today that was misunderstood and the people here jumped all over the OP because they thought he was implying he was better than someone because he had a rolex (which he was not). https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=545058

[Cubdrick]

Originally Posted by superdog

You've come to a forum about gratuitous splendor for luxury watches, and yet you post negatively about correlating with other luxury items?

Me thinks you should look in the mirror and question your own motivations.

Just noting others lack of subtlety.

Originally Posted by One Ping Only

Oh, I concur. The idea of pretension on a forum about a near luxury product is what I find silly.

One can enjoy a luxury item(s) without pretentiousness.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cubdrick

One can enjoy a luxury item(s) without pretentiousness.

indeed

[Cubdrick]

Originally Posted by HoustonRoo

I don't see any of it as "posing."

This is a fun forum to celebrate great watches and lifestyle.

I worked very hard for everything I have and enjoy seeing others celebrate their success as well.

I wonder what OP expected to find when he joined a forum about Rolex?


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There's thousands and thousands of educational and informative posts regarding the history, technology, and development of the Rolex lineup as swell as general acquisition.

There are hundreds of the contrived variety. My OP was regarding those.

Originally Posted by ejvette

I was laughing so hard I almost ran my Bentley off the road

Watchout, you may hit a Ferrari in there too.

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I'll be sure to stop posting luxury items and start posting alternative band options. God forbid you have to visualize the "asthetics"

Thanks Steve, we all appreciate your concern and cooperation.

Originally Posted by keithl

I'm partial to the "should I take my Sub, GMT or etc. on my vacation to Hawaii, Fiji, or...." posts.

Agree! Surprised at how many can read an analog display, but struggle with with other other daily decisions. Thanks for getting it.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Cubdrick

Just noting others lack of subtlety.



One can enjoy a luxury item(s) without pretentiousness.

Not intending to be overly pretentious, but pretension would be a better word in this sentence.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Not intending to be overly pretentious, but pretension would be a better word in this sentence.

Pretence, even.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Pretence, even.

Much better.

[Canook]

Originally Posted by daveathall

These win it for me, I was laughing hard at the first comment and nearly choked when I saw the second. Brilliant, absolutely brilliant.

Thank you good sir.... now if you'll excuse me i must retire to the lavatory to try out my new toilet paper as my Kopi luwak coffee seems to have kicked it as it did on the monkeys that processed it for me

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by Moggo

Just out of interest does anyone on the forum have a private jet, not asking to borrow it honest........just would be cool to see :)

(Only mention it as someone referred to it earlier)


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That escalated quickly..........


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[ejvette]

Originally Posted by Canook

Thank you good sir.... now if you'll excuse me i must retire to the lavatory to try out my new toilet paper as my Kopi luwak coffee seems to have kicked it as it did on the monkeys that processed it for me

Jason that was definitely priceless

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Cubdrick

Just noting others lack of subtlety.



One can enjoy a luxury item(s) without pretentiousness.

But again, it's a website forum dedicated the most famous luxury brand in the world.

Would you really expect subtlety?

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Cubdrick

Just noting others lack of subtlety. One can enjoy a luxury item(s) without pretentiousness.

Absolutely.

Originally Posted by superdog

But again, it's a website forum dedicated the most famous luxury brand in the world. Would you really expect subtlety?

Not any more.

[Canook]

Originally Posted by ejvette

Jason that was definitely priceless

[GB-man]

This thread is hard to read without laughing.

This is the Rolex forums.

There's a handful of guys here who are retired divers or pilots but everyone else collects man jewelry. Get over it.

[Canook]

Originally Posted by GB-man

This thread is hard to read without laughing.

This is the Rolex forums.

There's a handful of guys here who are retired divers or pilots but everyone else collects man jewelry. Get over it.