Do you want your Rolex noticed ???

[Tools]

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Sheesh I need to be more obvious, here is the message I meant to post:



Must you insult the rolex-less.

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Perfect..... You belong here

[S2000 Driver]

Originally Posted by Tools

...I have never bought one just because it was more noticable than another...

Who...me?


Robed Stripe Watchcuff, Color: White, Item # H05600-01

[roadcarver]

Ahh.. the difference between a little smiley and no smiley at all!

Originally Posted by explodingtaco

Sheesh I need to be more obvious, here is the message I meant to post:



Must you insult the rolex-less.

:twit

I most likely will never own a rolex becaue of its status symbol. But that does not mean I cant knowtice or appreciate one.

[timebroker]

Originally Posted by S2000 Driver

Who...me?

Now that is one nice shirt to wear a watch on, what is the brand?

[S2000 Driver]

Originally Posted by timebroker

Now that is one nice shirt to wear a watch on, what is the brand?

I've edited my post above to add brand information.

Click on the photo to order.

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I look at cleavage....cleavage looks at Rolex. End of story!!

Yeah JJ......We know that at 40...why didnt we know that at 20 ?

[Solar]

I agree with a previous sentiment, the beauty of the watch drives me to choose colour.

I have a Pepsi, which I bought for the following reasons:

1. Its the classic blue/red colour that Rolex designed for PanAM, who drove the design of a multiple time zone watch in the 1950s. I wanted the historical original.

2. Blue and red were not only the Pan Am company colours, but the two colours make a great visual cue for quick-glance reference (blue=night red=day) at your second time zone.

My Sea Dweller is black, but the polished coin-edge bezel is so blingy that I reckon it stands out more than the Pepsi. Both watches have only ever been noticed by fellow WIS, and once by someone who thought my Pepsi was a Seiko diver.........

The colours are just very visually stimulating, and I like them for the same reasons I like Matisse and Monet...all the more interesting that those colours exist on a high-end watch.

Like they say, if you have to explain it...........

Best,

C

[Flyjet601]

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Perhaps "wannabees" should have been laid out in better context that is less insulting to folks.

Don't think Larry meant it that way.

I was about to reply but then I noticed it was THE OTHER LARRY

[Transient]

I was never really impressed with expensive watches until 1989, the year my grandfather passed away in Sicily, Italy. I was left his vintage watch, which I gave to my (still living) grandmother. I then realised that no greater heirloom existed more so than a beautiful watch.
8 Years later I bought my first Omega, a Seamaster, which I wore for 10 years (along the way I bought 2 more Omegas). Since I now wear my Sub, I gave my original Seamaster to my dad to wear. It is all banged up, faded, scratched, as it's travelled the world with me so many times, and I love that it represents my history, and that's what my dad loves about it.
I plan on wearing my Sub for the next 20 years, which I will then pass onto my (future) son, all banged up, scratched, faded, but again, full of my history...

[GoISU]

I frequently notice Rolex watches. I am by no means a fine timepiece expert but nothing catches my eye quicker that the bezel of a Rolex. I believe it was previously referred to as a "Coin Edge". No other watch brand seems to sparkle like that. I am one of those people that will offer the "nice watch" comment to strangers. The only non Rolex I have ever spotted was a Breitling at the blackjack table in Vegas, and I asked him if it was a Rolex.




New here...what does WIS mean?

[Destroy]

Here's a story..

I very very nearly bought the two tone GMT II. However, when the dealer appeared with the stainless version (as I was pondering said purchase) I was stunned at how much "better" it looked. Of course, this is all personal opinion and if rolex sold the thing in white gold I'd have bought that. I love rolexes but I like 'em just a little bit understated.

Perhaps they'll bring out a WG version in '08?

[TNRonin]

I could care less if someone notices it. I have some images on my school computer and the kids see them, then the obvious question. I let them get over it and we move on.

[SobeSVT]

Originally Posted by TNRonin

I could care less if someone notices it.

Could or couldn't?

[TNRonin]

Sorry its a southern term for I couldn't give a shit. LOL

[SobeSVT]

Originally Posted by TNRonin

Sorry its a southern term for I couldn't give a shit. LOL

[supermarz]

i definitely do notice what watches other people wear but whether i want mine to be noticed or not, it doesnt really bother me ...if they do they do if they dont they dont.
if you ask me who do i prefer to notice my watch then my answer will be a WIS or at least peopel who won;t go " PHWOA...... is that a rolex?!"

[leopardprey]

You know I have to think, the only people who have ever commented on my Rolex watches, are other Rolex wearers! It is like there is a common bond amongst Rolex wearers (we all are in debt? All been told we are crazy for spending so much money on a watch? All cherish old school vintage mechanical things? Who know, but a bond is there).

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by leopardprey

You know I have to think, the only people who have ever commented on my Rolex watches, are other Rolex wearers! It is like there is a common bond amongst Rolex wearers (we all are in debt? All been told we are crazy for spending so much money on a watch? All cherish old school vintage mechanical things? Who know, but a bond is there).

BOND?.......James Bond!?

Wow, didn't know he was a member of TRF! COOL stuff!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by timebroker

Now that is one nice shirt to wear a watch on, what is the brand?

Apparantly, there are at least TWO different companies that make those (IMHO, SILLY) shirts.

You can read my thread about them here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=21202

[Pete G]

I definitely don't want people noticing my watch. Most of my good friends don't even know my GMT-II is a Rolex. They don't ask, and I don't talk about it.

Frankly, I'm a little ashamed of it. It was a gift, and I wear it and appreciate it, but I have friends whose cars are worth less than my watch.

Plus, I don't want to be known as the Rolex guy. Sorry, guys, but where I come from, fancy jewelry on a man -- especially a Rolex -- doesn't present a positive image.

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by Pete G

I definitely don't want people noticing my watch. Most of my good friends don't even know my GMT-II is a Rolex. They don't ask, and I don't talk about it.

Frankly, I'm a little ashamed of it. It was a gift, and I wear it and appreciate it, but I have friends whose cars are worth less than my watch.

Plus, I don't want to be known as the Rolex guy. Sorry, guys, but where I come from, fancy jewelry on a man -- especially a Rolex -- doesn't present a positive image.

Pete, you've got a bad case of "Rolex guilt".
If the Rolex was a gift, someone must really care for you.You should wear the gift with love,not guilt.

[Lane from s.c.]

In my case, when I work, with a dress shirt you can`t see it and when I`m not working or have a home office day, I dress like a beach bum, in a trendy kind of way, so I`m sure if its noticed people would like, there is no way thats a rolex. :-) Prolly the same about my cars; Now Rose where do think he stole that car?

Lane

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

Pete, you've got a bad case of "Rolex guilt".
If the Rolex was a gift, someone must really care for you.You should wear the gift with love,not guilt.

Rolex guilt is never good. I still have a little bit in me... I tend to "hide" my watch when friends are around. I really don't know why.

[Tools]

Originally Posted by colemanitis

.... I tend to "hide" my watch when friends are around. I really don't know why.

Maybe you need a new circle of friends...

or like my sweet gray haired grandmother used to tell me... "Get over it !"....

[newsub]

Originally Posted by colemanitis

Rolex guilt is never good. I still have a little bit in me... I tend to "hide" my watch when friends are around. I really don't know why.

Rolex guilt is bad, but Rolex jealousy is worse!!

My boss cought sight of my sub and quizzed me as to how I could afford it!! Even though he has at least 3 that I have seen!!

I told him it wasn't brought with what he pays me!! now he's p****d!!

I wish i'd said as above - Get over it!

[colemanitis]

Originally Posted by Tools

or like my sweet gray haired grandmother used to tell me... "Get over it !"....

Smart woman!

[Solar]

Originally Posted by GoISU

New here...what does WIS mean?

WIS= Watch Idiot Savant....someone who can remember the years that certain models were produced under certian serial numbers, etc etc but can't remember the wife's birthday............

[Pete G]

Originally Posted by Teofilo

Pete, you've got a bad case of "Rolex guilt".
If the Rolex was a gift, someone must really care for you.You should wear the gift with love,not guilt.

Well, honestly, I wear it with a bit of both.

My GMT-II was a college graduation gift from my father, and I really do cherish it. Plus, it's a kickass watch, so how could I not?

But I still hide it when I can.

It's not so much the fact that it's an expensive watch. I have other watches that were quite pricey [also gifts]. But it's a lot easier to down-play, say, an IWC, compared to a Rolex.

It's kind of ironic, but I'd probably feel more at ease sporting a Patek.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Pete G

But it's a lot easier to down-play, say, an IWC, compared to a Rolex.

It's kind of ironic, but I'd probably feel more at ease sporting a Patek.

Very good point!

Rolex design is known by pretty much every human being on this planet (and by some sheep, too, btw).

But an IWC or Patek only WIS would recognize, but wearing either of those magnificent brands would give YOU that feeling of wearing something very, very special.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

What Patek do you have, Pete?