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socialpro · 7 June 2020, 03:31 AM

No - it defeats the entire idea of luxury watch ownership and collecting to me. I view a lot of it as rewarding yourself at the end of a destination/road or celebrating a milestone.

Very hard to 'bond' to something that is not yours.

And very tough to make sense of it financially esp for watches that relatively do not depreciate.

utc66 · 7 June 2020, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jltait

I would rent a watch to wear it for a bit in order to decide if I want to purchase it and add to the permanent collection. Trying on for only a couple mins at the AD may not always be ideal. A lot of members here have been asking for a way to try on models that may not be readily available at their local AD.

Yes I would rent for a weekend to do just this!

Hollie_Rollie · 7 June 2020, 03:48 AM

No, I would never rent a Rolex.

Ny325 · 7 June 2020, 03:48 AM

No thank you.

CalSRQ1 · 7 June 2020, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

If it was cheap I would rent a watch before buying one.

Like a Speedmaster for example.

I like them but the size worries me.

So if I could wear one for a week, for $200 to test it out, I would

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This would have saved me a boatload over the years on several purchases that I ended up flipping after a few months (Panerai looking at you). Would absolutely pay a rental fee for a week/month on a few models I wasn’t sure about before pulling the trigger.

But I suspect this is all about social media and someone getting that pic with a RM or Daytona on their feed. Ugh.

Blueline226 · 7 June 2020, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jltait

i would rent a watch to wear it for a bit in order to decide if i want to purchase it and add to the permanent collection. Trying on for only a couple mins at the ad may not always be ideal. A lot of members here have been asking for a way to try on models that may not be readily available at their local ad.

+1

AJMarcus · 7 June 2020, 04:48 AM

inadeje · 7 June 2020, 05:44 AM

Never.

Jpccarguy · 7 June 2020, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CalSRQ1

This would have saved me a boatload over the years on several purchases that I ended up flipping after a few months (Panerai looking at you). Would absolutely pay a rental fee for a week/month on a few models I wasn’t sure about before pulling the trigger.

But I suspect this is all about social media and someone getting that pic with a RM or Daytona on their feed. Ugh.

I have no interest in impressing anyone with what I wear on my wrist. OTOH, as a WIS on a budget, I might gladly rent something I was interested in to see if it’s going to be a permanent acquisition. See thread on Daytona not measuring up to expectations for some. That watch can be sold with no significant loss. Other references, not so much.

G.Montag · 7 June 2020, 07:51 AM

While this is not something that I would necessarily do myself, I am surprised by the strong negative reaction to renting watches. How is this different from leasing a car? I willing to bet that most of the people of TRF posting pictures of their watches next to Porsche, BMW and Audi steering wheels don’t actually own those cars.

Xenon · 7 June 2020, 08:41 AM

Of course not, doth protest the self-appointed elite intelligentsia. It might hurt resale value and exclusivity, sayeth thee.

Vinnee · 7 June 2020, 09:18 AM

Definitely not.

triple.lindy · 7 June 2020, 09:26 AM

Nope

myc ritz · 7 June 2020, 09:48 AM

once I pay off my couch I will rent a sub.

thereminjames · 7 June 2020, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by myc ritz

once I pay off my couch I will rent a sub.

LOL! Best post of this thread

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lamnyc · 7 June 2020, 10:28 AM

Dumb idea. Would you rent a wedding ring?

socalwatchcollector · 7 June 2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would rather die

Piguette · 7 June 2020, 11:30 AM

No for me

shaunylw · 8 June 2020, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by myc ritz

once I pay off my couch I will rent a sub.

Lol i love it.

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Jacky88_99 · 8 June 2020, 01:20 PM

never

brucethemanlee · 8 June 2020, 01:38 PM

nope

SeaAndSky · 8 June 2020, 02:35 PM

I’m not impressed by other’s material things and don’t seek to impress others with mine. I don’t see the point in renting a Rolex to wear.

Rolexflex · 8 June 2020, 02:59 PM

I would hate to know what they charge you if you ended up losing your rented watch somehow. Highly doubt it would be anywhere remotely close to retail.

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ToyotaMoe · 8 June 2020, 03:02 PM

Plenty of “wankstas” out there as 50 Cent would say lol

Andad · 8 June 2020, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would rather die

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I agree.

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Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

rather go naked! (on my wrist)

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Originally Posted by socalwatchcollector

Pix please.

Not you Martin, just Bas and a Chris.

Gerardus · 8 June 2020, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bp1000

Capitalism at its best

Oh wait... I shouldn’t complain.

-> THIS <-

peterpl · 8 June 2020, 04:45 PM

The ONLY ppl that would rent a Rolex is purely for marketing/showing off purposes.

I could see this business taking off for sure. 1000s of ppl renting the watch, making some clips for instagram flex/tiktok Flex with the caption "I'm ballin out of control - just dropped $50k on watches instead of a house deposit"

Click click click - 1000s likes and return the watch the next day. HAHAHHA

beshannon · 8 June 2020, 09:11 PM

No

Roy7 · 8 June 2020, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

The ONLY ppl that would rent a Rolex is purely for marketing/showing off purposes.

I could see this business taking off for sure. 1000s of ppl renting the watch, making some clips for instagram flex/tiktok Flex with the caption "I'm ballin out of control - just dropped $50k on watches instead of a house deposit"

Click click click - 1000s likes and return the watch the next day. HAHAHHA

Yeah I agree. I think there's enough of a market with the young crowd for some of these to be profitable companies.

Elevenjames was one of them that went out of business a while back.

From a business model standpoint if they get watches at retail, rent then out for a period of time, then sell at a markup a year later 'slightly used' they're winning.

Plus they'd buy enough volume from ADs to get priority for hard to get serials because they'd constantly buy.

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Roy7 · 8 June 2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by G.Montag

While this is not something that I would necessarily do myself, I am surprised by the strong negative reaction to renting watches. How is this different from leasing a car? I willing to bet that most of the people of TRF posting pictures of their watches next to Porsche, BMW and Audi steering wheels don’t actually own those cars.

Yeah I don't think it's any different.

Innovative purchasing models for any appreciating assets will likely enter most markets at some point.

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7 June 2020, 05:44 AM	#68
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8 June 2020, 09:11 PM	#88
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	No __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

7 June 2020, 03:31 AM	#61
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	No - it defeats the entire idea of luxury watch ownership and collecting to me. I view a lot of it as rewarding yourself at the end of a destination/road or celebrating a milestone. Very hard to 'bond' to something that is not yours. And very tough to make sense of it financially esp for watches that relatively do not depreciate.

7 June 2020, 03:48 AM	#63
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,353	No, I would never rent a Rolex.

7 June 2020, 03:48 AM	#64
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,890	No thank you.

7 June 2020, 04:48 AM	#67
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238

7 June 2020, 07:51 AM	#70
G.Montag Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canada Posts: 260	While this is not something that I would necessarily do myself, I am surprised by the strong negative reaction to renting watches. How is this different from leasing a car? I willing to bet that most of the people of TRF posting pictures of their watches next to Porsche, BMW and Audi steering wheels don’t actually own those cars.

7 June 2020, 08:41 AM	#71
Xenon Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,136	Of course not, doth protest the self-appointed elite intelligentsia. It might hurt resale value and exclusivity, sayeth thee.

7 June 2020, 09:18 AM	#72
Vinnee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: America Posts: 290	Definitely not.

7 June 2020, 09:26 AM	#73
triple.lindy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: US Posts: 248	Nope

7 June 2020, 09:48 AM	#74
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	once I pay off my couch I will rent a sub.

7 June 2020, 10:28 AM	#76
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	Dumb idea. Would you rent a wedding ring?

7 June 2020, 11:30 AM	#78
Piguette Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: USA Posts: 209	No for me

8 June 2020, 01:20 PM	#80
Jacky88_99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Taiwan KHH Watch: 114270 Posts: 82	never

8 June 2020, 01:38 PM	#81
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	nope

8 June 2020, 02:35 PM	#82
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	I’m not impressed by other’s material things and don’t seek to impress others with mine. I don’t see the point in renting a Rolex to wear.

8 June 2020, 02:59 PM	#83
Rolexflex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Vancouver Canada Watch: Polar Posts: 105	I would hate to know what they charge you if you ended up losing your rented watch somehow. Highly doubt it would be anywhere remotely close to retail. Sent from my SM-G970W using Tapatalk

8 June 2020, 03:02 PM	#84
ToyotaMoe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Moe Location: San Francisco Watch: YM40,DJ41,OP41,Sub Posts: 185	Plenty of “wankstas” out there as 50 Cent would say lol

8 June 2020, 04:45 PM	#87
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	The ONLY ppl that would rent a Rolex is purely for marketing/showing off purposes. I could see this business taking off for sure. 1000s of ppl renting the watch, making some clips for instagram flex/tiktok Flex with the caption "I'm ballin out of control - just dropped $50k on watches instead of a house deposit" Click click click - 1000s likes and return the watch the next day. HAHAHHA

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