Who can wear a Rolex ?

[Rodentman]

All you need to do is make yourself happy. If wearing a Rolex makes you happy then go for it. I'm just a poor working guy and my watches bring me happiness. So do other things. There are no rules or requirements.

[77T]

Take a look at some of the 2000+ replies to this thread about the jobs TRFers have...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...Rolex+Your+Job

Maybe you'll see a lot of folks who match up with your situation.

[superdog]

Deserve?

No one "deserves" anything. If you earn it, and what it, of course you can wear it.

[LightOnAHill]

If you have a wrist, you can wear a Rolex.

It's not any more complicated than that. Don't make it more complicated!

[bscepter]

i bought mine with the money i saved quitting smoking. ergo, if you can afford to smoke - you can afford a rolex!

[xtra3cats]

Go for it Pontus! It's all about appreciation and enjoyment of finer things in life. If you appreciate a Rolex you deserve to own and wear one.

[Jason1972]

Well said!!!!

Originally Posted by swils8610

You don't need to be wealthy to own a Rolex....wear it and enjoy!


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[3sheets86]

I bought a Seamaster Professional when I was 15 and a Sea Dweller when I was 17. I had saved the money that I earned playing live music specifically to buy a watch. I'm an enthusiast of all things mechanical, vintage cars, planes, ships and of course watches. I'm never going to be able to buy a plane, a ship, a vintage Bugatti, Bentley or Rolls Royce but I can have a watch if I sacrifice other things and save hard enough.
Like many have said, you don't need to be wealthy, just determined enough to work hard enough to get your goal.

[CDNWatchNut]

I kind of get where the OP is coming from...alot of people seem to think if you have a Rolex, you must have piles of excess cash laying around. It's absurd, but that's what alot of people think(at least in the circles I live within).
It's just a watch, and if anyone with some amount of discretionary income wants one, it's within reach, and just a matter of deciding priorities and saving for it.

[CDNWatchNut]

Originally Posted by bscepter

i bought mine with the money i saved quitting smoking. ergo, if you can afford to smoke - you can afford a rolex!

Well done
alot of people think nothing of dropping $10 or more a day on a bad habit...but would think it frivolous to have an expensive watch that could be bought from the savings of quitting within a year.

[speedo]

Originally Posted by caryyee

Anyone can save and afford a Rolex or any other fine watch.

that is rather harsh statement. actually very few people can afford it and should be rather grateful that we can. i have friends with two diplomas earning less in a year than my everyday sub is worth.

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

Well done
alot of people think nothing of dropping $10 or more a day on a bad habit...but would think it frivolous to have an expensive watch that could be bought from the savings of quitting within a year.

mine was a five-year anniversary present. all tolled, i had nearly $9k squirreled away! (a pack of marlboros a day @ $5/day)

[PontusSweden]

Hi everybody!

Thank you for taking your time to answer :D
-and for that you make THR so good!

Its fun to hear that not all of you are CEO's ;)

I think i just have meat 2 people in real life that wears a Rolex, they both are CEO's so it was very fun to hear that "the average joe" also wear Rolexes ! big smiley face :)!

Best regards!

[PontusSweden]

Originally Posted by 77T

Take a look at some of the 2000+ replies to this thread about the jobs TRFers have...
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...Rolex+Your+Job

Maybe you'll see a lot of folks who match up with your situation.

You saved my day

[MitchCut1]

I'm 19 and have a normal job and I wear a DJ II. If you can afford one, wear it!

[do or die]

Yes...anyone can wear one. I'm a scumbag tattooist.

[adamlea]

Originally Posted by Rodentman

All you need to do is make yourself happy. If wearing a Rolex makes you happy then go for it. I'm just a poor working guy and my watches bring me happiness. So do other things. There are no rules or requirements.

x2. Well said. To the OP, get one and enjoy it.

[Dragonmaster]

People will always "type-cast", "profile", jump to conclusions, etc based upon their own assumptions. It's outside of your control. You can only truly control your actions & emotions.

Buy & wear it with pride. Just exercise caution in certain situations.

[MichaelB_Can]

You live once my friend , do what makes you happy ! I couldn't imagine spending my life wearing a Timex and wanting a Rolex !


Mike B , Canada ⌚

[mrbill2mrbill2]

Anyone who knows how to save money can eventually purchase a Rolex with cash!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by caryyee

Anyone can save and afford a Rolex or any other fine watch. It all depends on what your priorities are as to where you direct your hard earned savings. Some people put it towards cars, bicycles, boats, motorbikes and a myriad other hobbies and interests. If one want's a Rolex, it's achievable for most people if that's what they want! :-)

Absolutely if you save hard a Rolex can bought by most people if they have the desire and the discipline. Applies to most hobbies really.

[HL65]

Only requirement to ownership is the money to obtain one or a really nice friend or relative.

[DOW]

I wear one because I damn well deserve it.

Do you feel you deserve it? Then buy one and wear it proudly!

[Flyjet601]

Dont let Rolex marketing cloud your view about who is allowed to own what.....a crown for every achievement blah blah.

you earned your money, you can buy whatever you want and enjoy it if it makes you happy.

[trophy]

You can own one, then two, then three, goes on and on. I with started myself with fascination, then with a Tudor Hydronaut , i currently have seven in my vault. If you want it go get it. Maybe it's not for everyone but it will surely favors the bold and daring...YOLO! Coz you'll only live once!

[versatile1]

As of today, my wife can wear a Rolex!

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

Hey, I'm a right scroat & I wear one

Not sure what a scroat is, but I probably qualify. I'm just an average yahoo and can pull off a Rolex. No fancy car or fancy home required.

[BFisher244]

Originally Posted by datejust24

I actually purchased one with the money I got from selling my ex fiancee's engagement ring...I figured I may as well get something i've always wanted and try to make the best of a bad situation..I have an average job and dont make a bunch of money. I have since purchased 3 others however...

high five!!!!

[ericwanch]

Yes, wear it by all means. You earned it legitimately. Nothing to be ashamed of!

[hpowders]

Originally Posted by landroverking

I hope you are joking. Why bash Seiko? There are many here that own one and many that would love to own a GS.

Including me. I was referring to basic $100 Seikos you can get at the outlet stores. I am well aware of how good the Spring Drives are. I was also recently in negotiation for a GS quartz, but couldn't get the price I wanted. I currently own a basic $150 Seiko which I got for $75 and it's lost 5 seconds in 3 months.