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tag_addict · 18 January 2007, 12:22 PM

So ive been wanting a YG day date on presidential bracelet with roman white dial and fluted bezel forever.
now heres the question
how OLD do i have to be before i should get one?!

lets have a poll

Pete · 18 January 2007, 12:23 PM

hmmmm well sometimes i feel weird when i wear the sub.....u musta as well being younger then me. I dont think there is a specific age....just how u feel about it. You have owned some high end watches so the people that know you will respect it no matter what it is

Pete

Launch Mini · 18 January 2007, 12:27 PM

My opinion,
If people saw a 19 YO with a Gold Rolex, they would make one of two assumptions about you:
1 - Your a drug dealer
2 - Your a spoiled rich kid.
Move ahead a few years, it may go un-noticed.
You do look older than 19, so you might pull it off.
Plus it depends where you wear it.

tag_addict · 18 January 2007, 12:31 PM

The watch i feel weird the most wearing is the oysterquartz
because a lot of people are ignorant to the fact rolex made quartz
so of course everyone thinks its a cheap jap fake
i felt good wearing the sub pete
but you are right, you and i are young guys (close in age)
everyone who meets us must think we have fake watches!
how is the sub pete, and more importantly the new house?

montecristo · 18 January 2007, 12:31 PM

I don't think age should matter, if you can appreciate it and afford one, by all means go for it. Its only getting more expensive later down the road.

I wasn't given a rolex growing up, but I can wear any of my dad's watch since 16 and back when I was younger, I didn't like the DD or DJ too much.

Its not until I am in college I bought my first datejust with my own money (lose the watch to a friend in a poker game later, long story but we go back and fourth and we honor our bets, by now I think me and him are more or less even, we bet on anything.)

Anyway, for the money I would go with something else. As I pretty much got most of the feature I like in a DJ already. I personally would go for a YG GMT II with ceramic bezel over a DD at the moment.

btw, I am 28 years old, but different from most of the 28 yo you might know, I am semi retired.

tag_addict · 18 January 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

My opinion,
If people saw a 19 YO with a Gold Rolex, they would make one of two assumptions about you:
1 - Your a drug dealer
2 - Your a spoiled rich kid.
Move ahead a few years, it may go un-noticed.
You do look older than 19, so you might pull it off.
Plus it depends where you wear it.

both of which i really dont want to come off as.

i guess still a few more years until i can pull of ALL gold.
but dont you just love the look of the president?
so classy

karwath · 18 January 2007, 12:42 PM

I think the test is whether you can buy it yourself with your own money. If so, then you are old enough, even if you are 19, or younger.

However, if you are younger than 30, I imagine that most people will assume you were given the watch as a gift by your parents, etc., or will assume it is likely a Folex.

If it were me, I'd buy the Platinum daydate. Unlike the yellow gold daydate, most people will just assume its merely a really shiny SS watch.

A. Jacobs · 18 January 2007, 01:14 PM

It doesn't matter how old you are as long as you can afford it and appreciate it.

JJ Irani · 18 January 2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A. Jacobs

It doesn't matter how old you are as long as you can afford it and appreciate it.

....and earned it!!

ezmoney46 · 18 January 2007, 01:22 PM

It's not how old you are or what others think. I'm not out to impress anyone only to celebrate my success and enjoy what makes me happy! right now I'm in love with Rolex, Harley-Davidson, and my wife! Disclaimer: Not necessarily in that order!

mikey · 18 January 2007, 01:24 PM

WOW 28 and semi retired?? As for the oysterquartz I would be very proud to wear your OQ.

Launch Mini · 18 January 2007, 01:46 PM

When I got my first Rolex, many years ago, the sales lady told me she had sold the All Gold Pres to a young fellow. He had worn it for a short time, then ended up getting a watch winder for it, and Picked up a simpler looking one to wear.
"He didn't feel right wearing it" was what she told me.

astcell · 18 January 2007, 05:13 PM

Interests in "yachts" is not something a kid has.

If you follow the stereotype, at 19 you like girls, cars, and drinking, and can do it all in one night.

At 25 you should have settled into a path you wish for a career and a family.

At 30 you should start seeing the fruits of your labors like a house or 2nd car.

At 40 (or in your 40s) you should be well along your goals and still be able to get up in the morning and still have the bed creak louder than your bones (right JJ?). With that in mind, these watches would appear to tell me these folks are a success at their respective ages:

19 -Air King, SS DJ, SS GMT, Sub no date
25 -SD, LV, SS Daytona
30 -TT DJ, TOG
40 -YM, TT Sub, TT GMT
50 -President in YG or Plat., YG Daytona

The again this is just MY view. If you had a Pres. and you earned it through your hard work, you could never convince me of it without a secondary piece of information like your car, clothes, or number of sheep in your pasture.

But as long as you feel that you earned it and you paid cash for it, go for it! We will be happy to hear your success stories!

JJ Irani · 18 January 2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

At 40 (or in your 40s) you should be well along your goals and still be able to get up in the morning and still have the bed creak louder than your bones (right JJ?).

I'll have you know that at 60, I still manage to "spring" out of bed each morning!!

astcell · 18 January 2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'll have you know that at 60, I still manage to "spring" out of bed each morning!!

Cold hooves would make me jump, too.

President · 18 January 2007, 07:40 PM

Act like a spoilt rich kid and don't care what they think. If you like it, grab it. It's not there business which watch YOU wear. If you have worked hard to earn the money then it is nobody else's business.

JJ Irani · 18 January 2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Cold hooves would make me jump, too.

Prince · 18 January 2007, 08:55 PM

Whatever age you can afford and appreciate it.

jac67 · 18 January 2007, 11:08 PM

Bought my YG DD at age 34, my dream watch!

Funny thing - my SS DRSD cost me more.

I think I've earned it since I had worked for 21 years already (of course some of it was part-time).

No parent support since they passed away, one when I was 5, and the other at 26 (no pity please).

When my mates were playing, getting drunk and stoned or merely watching TV, I was working my a$$ off. The funny thing is, is that they say how lucky I am.

Well, at 39, I too am semi-retired.

John.

diablojota · 18 January 2007, 11:12 PM

I would get one. I love the presidential line of rolex's. Once I finish grad school, I am considering getting one (or a solid gold Submariner).

19 January 2007, 12:41 AM

As long as you like it, I don't see what difference age makes. Having said that, my feeling is that it's more of an "old man's watch" than something for younger people. I'm over 40, and would still not wear one.....but that's just my taste.

mikey · 19 January 2007, 01:22 AM

Any all gold Rolex is a crowning achievement

Welshwatchman · 19 January 2007, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astcell

Cold hooves would make me jump, too.

Welshwatchman · 19 January 2007, 02:38 AM

I am 42 and semi retarded also.

President · 19 January 2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I am 42 and semi retarded also.

JJ Irani · 19 January 2007, 04:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I am 42 and semi retarded also.

So what would that make me at 60??!!

oldman2005 · 19 January 2007, 04:33 AM

I saw a young dude in his twenties wearing a gold DD and buying a brandnew $200,000 Aston Martin DB9 when me and my son was checking out a Ferrari...To me there's nothing wrong with that. Cool car though.

Spencer · 19 January 2007, 04:37 AM

You're 19?!?!?!?!?

And I thought I was one of the young guys at 27

JJ Irani · 19 January 2007, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

You're 19?!?!?!?!?

And I thought I was one of the young guys at 27

"Oldman" is talking about him and his son...so how would that make him only 19??

Orangeman · 19 January 2007, 07:00 AM

I really dig this forum and I'm glad I found it. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been here and I really enjoy viewing the pictures that everyone posts.

That being said one thing that I find odd is the amount of people who are so preoccupied with what other people think.

In this thread you are asking what age you should be. Why? Because you are concerned about what someone might think of you if they see a young kid wearing an expensive watch? Who cares what I think? You shouldn't give a rat's ass about other people's opinions of you if they are basing that opinion solely on your appearance and what you own, don't own, wear or don't wear.

You're 19, you have the ability to purchase an expensive watch that you like. Go for it. As far as I know Rolex does not have an age requirement that must be met before they sell you a watch.

Stop worrying about image and live your life the way you want to. You will NEVER please everyone no matter what you do, so don't try to. Make yourself happy, be a responsible, kind, caring person and good things will follow.

(I did vote though - I chose '40+' because Im jealous of a 19 year-old with your means...)

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18 January 2007, 12:22 PM	#1
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	How old should i be to get a YG day date? So ive been wanting a YG day date on presidential bracelet with roman white dial and fluted bezel forever. now heres the question how OLD do i have to be before i should get one?! lets have a poll

18 January 2007, 12:23 PM	#2
Pete "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Pete Location: Guelph Watch: 16610/216570 Posts: 678	hmmmm well sometimes i feel weird when i wear the sub.....u musta as well being younger then me. I dont think there is a specific age....just how u feel about it. You have owned some high end watches so the people that know you will respect it no matter what it is Pete __________________ Pete - Guelph ON - 16610 D / 216570 Member #745 RIP JJ "Always in our hearts, and on our wrists" "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul"

18 January 2007, 12:27 PM	#3
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	My opinion, If people saw a 19 YO with a Gold Rolex, they would make one of two assumptions about you: 1 - Your a drug dealer 2 - Your a spoiled rich kid. Move ahead a few years, it may go un-noticed. You do look older than 19, so you might pull it off. Plus it depends where you wear it. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 January 2007, 12:31 PM	#5
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I don't think age should matter, if you can appreciate it and afford one, by all means go for it. Its only getting more expensive later down the road. I wasn't given a rolex growing up, but I can wear any of my dad's watch since 16 and back when I was younger, I didn't like the DD or DJ too much. Its not until I am in college I bought my first datejust with my own money (lose the watch to a friend in a poker game later, long story but we go back and fourth and we honor our bets, by now I think me and him are more or less even, we bet on anything.) Anyway, for the money I would go with something else. As I pretty much got most of the feature I like in a DJ already. I personally would go for a YG GMT II with ceramic bezel over a DD at the moment. btw, I am 28 years old, but different from most of the 28 yo you might know, I am semi retired. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

18 January 2007, 12:42 PM	#7
karwath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: 216570 white Posts: 521	I think the test is whether you can buy it yourself with your own money. If so, then you are old enough, even if you are 19, or younger. However, if you are younger than 30, I imagine that most people will assume you were given the watch as a gift by your parents, etc., or will assume it is likely a Folex. If it were me, I'd buy the Platinum daydate. Unlike the yellow gold daydate, most people will just assume its merely a really shiny SS watch.

18 January 2007, 01:14 PM	#8
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	It doesn't matter how old you are as long as you can afford it and appreciate it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

18 January 2007, 01:22 PM	#10
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	It's not how old you are or what others think. I'm not out to impress anyone only to celebrate my success and enjoy what makes me happy! right now I'm in love with Rolex, Harley-Davidson, and my wife! Disclaimer: Not necessarily in that order!

18 January 2007, 01:24 PM	#11
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	WOW 28 and semi retired?? As for the oysterquartz I would be very proud to wear your OQ.

18 January 2007, 01:46 PM	#12
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	When I got my first Rolex, many years ago, the sales lady told me she had sold the All Gold Pres to a young fellow. He had worn it for a short time, then ended up getting a watch winder for it, and Picked up a simpler looking one to wear. "He didn't feel right wearing it" was what she told me. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

18 January 2007, 05:13 PM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Interests in "yachts" is not something a kid has. If you follow the stereotype, at 19 you like girls, cars, and drinking, and can do it all in one night. At 25 you should have settled into a path you wish for a career and a family. At 30 you should start seeing the fruits of your labors like a house or 2nd car. At 40 (or in your 40s) you should be well along your goals and still be able to get up in the morning and still have the bed creak louder than your bones (right JJ?). With that in mind, these watches would appear to tell me these folks are a success at their respective ages: 19 -Air King, SS DJ, SS GMT, Sub no date 25 -SD, LV, SS Daytona 30 -TT DJ, TOG 40 -YM, TT Sub, TT GMT 50 -President in YG or Plat., YG Daytona The again this is just MY view. If you had a Pres. and you earned it through your hard work, you could never convince me of it without a secondary piece of information like your car, clothes, or number of sheep in your pasture. But as long as you feel that you earned it and you paid cash for it, go for it! We will be happy to hear your success stories!

18 January 2007, 07:40 PM	#16
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Act like a spoilt rich kid and don't care what they think. If you like it, grab it. It's not there business which watch YOU wear. If you have worked hard to earn the money then it is nobody else's business.

18 January 2007, 08:55 PM	#18
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Whatever age you can afford and appreciate it. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

18 January 2007, 11:08 PM	#19
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Bought my YG DD at age 34, my dream watch! Funny thing - my SS DRSD cost me more. I think I've earned it since I had worked for 21 years already (of course some of it was part-time). No parent support since they passed away, one when I was 5, and the other at 26 (no pity please). When my mates were playing, getting drunk and stoned or merely watching TV, I was working my a$$ off. The funny thing is, is that they say how lucky I am. Well, at 39, I too am semi-retired. John.

18 January 2007, 11:12 PM	#20
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	I would get one. I love the presidential line of rolex's. Once I finish grad school, I am considering getting one (or a solid gold Submariner).

19 January 2007, 12:41 AM	#21
---- Guest Posts: n/a	As long as you like it, I don't see what difference age makes. Having said that, my feeling is that it's more of an "old man's watch" than something for younger people. I'm over 40, and would still not wear one.....but that's just my taste.

19 January 2007, 01:22 AM	#22
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Any all gold Rolex is a crowning achievement

19 January 2007, 02:38 AM	#24
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I am 42 and semi retarded also. __________________ ..33

19 January 2007, 04:33 AM	#27
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I saw a young dude in his twenties wearing a gold DD and buying a brandnew $200,000 Aston Martin DB9 when me and my son was checking out a Ferrari...To me there's nothing wrong with that. Cool car though.

19 January 2007, 04:37 AM	#28
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	You're 19?!?!?!?!? And I thought I was one of the young guys at 27 __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

19 January 2007, 07:00 AM	#30
Orangeman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Watch: Datejust Posts: 62	I really dig this forum and I'm glad I found it. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been here and I really enjoy viewing the pictures that everyone posts. That being said one thing that I find odd is the amount of people who are so preoccupied with what other people think. In this thread you are asking what age you should be. Why? Because you are concerned about what someone might think of you if they see a young kid wearing an expensive watch? Who cares what I think? You shouldn't give a rat's ass about other people's opinions of you if they are basing that opinion solely on your appearance and what you own, don't own, wear or don't wear. You're 19, you have the ability to purchase an expensive watch that you like. Go for it. As far as I know Rolex does not have an age requirement that must be met before they sell you a watch. Stop worrying about image and live your life the way you want to. You will NEVER please everyone no matter what you do, so don't try to. Make yourself happy, be a responsible, kind, caring person and good things will follow. (I did vote though - I chose '40+' because Im jealous of a 19 year-old with your means...)

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