Do you fit into the Rolex in crowd??????

[Omega_Precision]

My image of Rolex is the common man. Have been a fan of the brand for a long time and can remember when Rolex prices weren't that bad, until they started being an exclusive luxury brand.

The sports line, which I love is what I mostly relate to, professionals or explorers beating the crap out of their watch.

So, I pretty much fit the intended target audience, t-shirt and jeans but not the DD audience

I love how you can put scratches on a Rolex and watch it age, send it the RSC spa, and you have a brand new watch!

[kyle L]

Absolutely not. I'm not even a man yet!

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by OrchidDR

The info on the link isn't complete (yet). Tell me where and since it's on the weekend, I'm game!

Sure it is, just click and register and you're in.

The actual place is not being revealed to non attendees due to security.

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Sure it is, just click and register and you're in.

The actual place is not being revealed to non attendees due to security.

Did someone say, "security?"

I'll be right over!

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Did someone say, "security?"

I'll be right over!

Hey QuickerPicker, you're coming to supervise the locks, right?

[cosimo]

Funny, but with so many not fitting in with the rolex crowd, maybe the definition of the rolex crowd needs to be changed. I,personally, dont fit in with the high -falutin, judge smails, super rich. But Ive wanted a blusey for longer than I care to recount. When I attained the means, I picked one up. Same with my car. Maybe the rolex crowd really is hard working folks, who understand that time is short and precious. And if you want something bad enough, work hard for it, appreciate it, and enjoy it.

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Hey QuickerPicker, you're coming to supervise the locks, right?

Call me if you CAN'T get the Rolex storage vault opened.

[theloxmyth]

Originally Posted by cosimo

Funny, but with so many not fitting in with the rolex crowd, maybe the definition of the rolex crowd needs to be changed. I,personally, dont fit in with the high -falutin, judge smails, super rich. But Ive wanted a blusey for longer than I care to recount. When I attained the means, I picked one up. Same with my car. Maybe the rolex crowd really is hard working folks, who understand that time is short and precious. And if you want something bad enough, work hard for it, appreciate it, and enjoy it.

+1

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Vipergq

I'll go ahead and go against the grain and say YES.

Apart from being probably a little younger than their target age group (29) , I'd say I fit the target they advertise to.

I have a pretty Luxurious Job. Deal with a lot of people in the entertainment industry. Frequent the all the hot spots in LA, I am a Competitive athlete, and have the means necessary to buy their product.

So YES

Sorry, but in this world, Rolex is sooooooo 2007. Now it's an AP Royal Oak Offshore or bust!

Just kidding :). Actually, I'm guessing you and I are in at least tangentially related lines of work, and I'd say I do fit somewhere in their target market as well. However, being in LA has made me so conscious of all the bad taste flash that I made an effort to find the most subtle possible Rolex.

[Vipergq]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Sorry, but in this world, Rolex is sooooooo 2007. Now it's an AP Royal Oak Offshore or bust!

Just kidding :). Actually, I'm guessing you and I are in at least tangentially related lines of work, and I'd say I do fit somewhere in their target market as well. However, being in LA has made me so conscious of all the bad taste flash that I made an effort to find the most subtle possible Rolex.

Out of curiosity, what kind of work do you do in LA?

[Vipergq]

Double post...

[scottschoe]

Originally Posted by Ck8

Most things especially luxury and designer goods have their target market group and image. Rolex should be no difference and has their perceived ideal customers and protrait image.
I like your opinion on what that image is and whether you feel you fit into this bracket.
I certainly don't consider I fit into the Rolex image, not in occupation or financial status. It just I have no other vices apart for my interest in mechanic watches.

Not at all...I still have all my hair

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Vipergq

Out of curiosity, what kind of work do you do in LA?

Branded entertainment. Yourself?

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Ck8

Most things especially luxury and designer goods have their target market group and image. Rolex should be no difference and has their perceived ideal customers and protrait image.
I like your opinion on what that image is and whether you feel you fit into this bracket.
I certainly don't consider I fit into the Rolex image, not in occupation or financial status. It just I have no other vices apart for my interest in mechanic watches.

Hmmmmm....

My concern is not whether I fit into "that" crowd, but whether I can ever afford the other 11 Rolexes I want!

Now that is a worthy concern is it not!

[ocwatching]

Originally Posted by OrchidDR

What an excellent discussion!

All of you “already” have a Rolex, many of you more than one (wow); I’m in the process of searching for one (started last week).

This discussion makes me to think WHY DO I WANT a Rolex watch? Great question!

I always had the opinion (right or wrong) that Rolex owners were these upper-crust kinds of people. My neighbor is a former banker with tons of money - yeppers he wears a Rolex! My dentist wears an older Sub. Walking through the mall looking at the jewelry store windows and seeing bling bling bling I could hear my inner-voice saying, NO, invest in the market, buy property, etc. I’m still not of “that” income level to go out and spend 10K, 20K, 30K and up on a timepiece (at that price it’s no longer a watch!!!). I probably never will be - I enjoy working less than 40 hours a week too much and add to that a son away at college and it's just not in the cards.

As this discussion has shown, today’s Rolex owner isn’t that stereotypical guy or gal living on the Mediterranean, or upper Manhattan in a penthouse! He or she is just like me; middle class, educated (degreed or otherwise) and willing to spend a little more than necessary on a timeless, quality crafted, dependable work of art!

I’ve worn a Krieger tidal chronometer for the past twenty years. It was a great watch – got my first one when my son was born (1990). Over the last four years, I’ve had to purchase in the aftermarket (Ebay) four of them for a plethora of reasons. Add that up and it’s over two grand! Why not spend an additional two grand more and have a beautiful Rolex?

My budget for a Rolex is in the 3-5K range. I think that's a fair amount to spend, don't you? I love the way they look and there’s a sense of style that can not be replicated. Is it something I “need” –absolutely not; any budget quality watch would work. It’s bigger than that; it’s something I “want”.

I’m a retired Navy Chief; did 24 years active duty. Presently, I’m a professor at the local community college and the evening dean. The pay stinks, but I LOVE what I do. When I see the light bulb turns on and a student gets it, it makes my day.

So to answer the question, do I fit into the typical Rolex in-crowd, NO! But do I fit into the “modern individual” that appreciates a quality timepiece and is willing to sacrifice and save to get one, OH YES!

It’s my time to own a Rolex!!

STEVE...great story...I think out of all the active participants in the forum...you definitely belong in the Rolex club (if there is one)...

go and get that Rolex!

[Vipergq]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Branded entertainment. Yourself?

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