Have you ever felt uncomfortable wearing a ROLEX?

[MCHI09]

Wore the g-shock on recent trip to Sao Paulo after hearing some stories... Also, tend to not wear Rolex when visiting new clients.

[esm]

IMO - use common sense

[SkyKing31]

Originally Posted by Monte Cristo

Yep around a month or so ago....

I was in a store with my wife and I started haggling with the salesman over a lamp that she wanted.

He looked at my watch and said to me "you are wearing a Rolex and you are hassling me for a $50 discount?"

I would have told him wear to stick that lamp had he said that to me

[77T]

It's not a comfort issue but when I used to buy race cars I didn't wear the Daytona and would plead limited budget to get that extra few thousand off. Of course when selling them off, the RG President spoke volumes about not "really needing the money" to hold fast on selling price.

So I'd say it's based on professional preference since everything tells a story when you're doing deals.

The other times I don't wear a Rolex (or cover it with a sweatband) is wrenching on the cars/trucks to avoid damage. Learned that from misfortune

[gslaskin]

Two words: Long sleeves.

[jhupp]

Originally Posted by Enoch

Never really been that bothered about where I wear my Rolex....

But when I went to buy my new GMT last week, I parked outside the AD in my 14 year old battered Jeep.....

I asked for a small discount and got it.... I suspect if I'd gone in my other motor, I may have been asked to pay full price

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has done this!!!

I have an 11 year old 4runner that's been to war and back, but then again my Explorers look like that too!!!

I have never really felt uncomfortable wearing my watch because I really don't think anyone notices. I usually wear both my Exp 1 and 2 on NATOs and very very rarely has anyone ever commented on them and it's usually in a good way. I firmly believe that most of the people I run into any way don't know what they are or don't care.

[esm]

Originally Posted by gslaskin

Two words: Long sleeves.

During the summer/warm days too?

[astndnbr]

I have a full Japanese style sleeve on my left arm that is usually the first point of attention and then when they see I'm wearing a Rolex, the look of confusion is hilarious.

[dmb4lfe]

Originally Posted by bewithabob

Ok, from time to time, this thought has been expressed here, but usually in regard to a particular situation…such as "should I wear my ROLEX to my interview?"

But I am curious to know if anyone in the community has ever felt uncomfortable because they were wearing a ROLEX and what was the specific situation… whether you were on jury duty, in an elevator, in the front pew at church, or just walking in an unfamiliar city...

Did you see some unscrupulous looking character and then do something to cover your watch, such as take it off and put it in your pocket, or just pull down your sleeve to prevent others from seeing your watch?

Not really since I always have a gun on me while I am in the US. I have worn it in Iraq and Afghanistan and was more worried about damage than theft, but again I was armed in those places as well.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by padi56

Never with any watch I was wearing at the time world wide why should anyone feel uncomfortable wearing a watch.I have felt uncomfortable in a pair of new shoes a few time but thats was simply down to them pinching my feet.

I've never been uncomfortable with a Rolex on my wrist either. People usually don't notice it because I say such stupid things it drags all their attention. They wouldn't even notice if I was naked in front of them.

[LightOnAHill]

yes, on the lake. after that I just lock it in the safe and wear the tissot


but other than that, no. heck, I'll even wear it skiing

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by MCox

I'm a Manager of a Motorcycle Dealership and there have been some times when I'm working on a sale and I know that this is a huge investment for them, and I mean someone without alot of money and this is there one dream to have and I think about all the things I'm Blessed with and feel uncomfortable showing what is on my wrist. M

I knew a GM at a car dealership that wore a YG Daytona but kept a Casio in his drawer for when he had to talk to angry customers!

[zeuloa]

Originally Posted by cid

When I'm in trial. Hard asking a jury to award your client money when you're wearing one.

For this maybe a Patek would work better. They'll never know what it is!

[noche619]

Mine is a plain stainless Air King. I don't think anyone realizes it's a Rolex unless they're into Rolex or high end watches. I've had people (e.g. a cashier at Home Depot) compliment me on my "cute watch"

[liuk3]

I think that in 99.5% of the instances, nobody notices that the watch is a Rolex. Out of those that do notice, I'll bet that half have no clue how much they cost or are worth. The portion that might notice and know the cost probably don't care...

[cid]

Originally Posted by zeuloa

For this maybe a Patek would work better. They'll never know what it is!

Lol! That's a good point. But then I run the risk of one of the jurors knowing and he tells the rest.

[sierra11b]

Once when i was invited to my friend's family gathering my buddy (a fellow WIS) decided it would be funny to point out my Submariner to his cousin that was fresh out of prison and back in his old neighborhood. I did not find it funny whatsoever nor did I know he was out yet and going to be attending.

[ecsub44]

Originally Posted by directioneng

You need to get out more.

Or copy and paste into Google.

[dddrees]

After asking a Gentleman about his watch, and then finding out it was a fake Rolex. He explained that he had wanted a real one so bad and for the longest time. His wife actually checked into once and found out how much they really cost. He said is was just way too much.

After telling me all this which probably took a good 20 minutes then he saw my watch. I told him mine was a fake as well.

[Boothroyd]

Never felt uncomfortable wearing my Rolex, but I will admit to having chose a model that "flies under the radar". It is one of the reasons I selected it. I wanted a Rolex that I could wear anywhere/anytime.

[Boothroyd]

"chosen", not "chose".

[sierra11b]

Originally Posted by dddrees

After asking a Gentleman about his watch, and then finding out it was a fake Rolex. He explained that he had wanted a real one so bad and for the longest time. His wife actually checked into once and found out how much they really cost. He said is was just way too much.

After telling me all this which probably took a good 20 minutes then he saw my watch. I told him mine was a fake as well.

[jamesbondOO7]

If I did not own one, I woud borrow one to go to an interview.

[Gerardus]

A few times in Brasil, it is better in the safe there.

[dieseldragon]

Always wear it, don't care who sees it. All my watches are SS. The less wealthy clients may notice it, but to me it shows them that I know what I am doing, or I wouldn't be in business still (in Spain, in an economic crisis). The more wealthy clients may notice and should see me more on an equal peg, assuming I know quality and my personal values will be reflected in the work I do for them.

[LightOnAHill]

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

"chosen", not "chose".

you grammar-nazied yourself! nice

[c.rod]

depends on what im doing.... whats funny is a watch like a breitling super avenger usually gets noticed way before another watch that is 2x the $$$. just the society we live in i guess...

i have actually used the "its a fake" line before when i was in a certain situation reluctantly and did not want to see where the conversation would end up....

[Gagebuilder]

Originally Posted by SkyKing31

I would have told him wear to stick that lamp had he said that to me

Yeah, but then when you don't get the lamp, you'll have to hear about it from your wife for the next 20 years ... over a stupid lamp.

[jimbones43]

Not really!

[rolio]

Yes I get uncomfortable, especially when it's hot out and my wrist swells due to the humidity.