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indy78 · 31 October 2007, 03:46 AM

You as to why you would spend so much money on a watch, or always bring up in a group setting that you wear a Rolex? It really pi**** me off. I need new friends.

areyes926 · 31 October 2007, 03:53 AM

They ask because they are curious but never question why I spend so much money.

Tools · 31 October 2007, 03:56 AM

I don't have a job..

All my friends are here... ..

ohsixx · 31 October 2007, 03:57 AM

Nope! Never comes up; they wear them too.

yachtsales · 31 October 2007, 04:21 AM

Yeah, it happens from time to time. One guy told me I was insane for spending that much on a watch. His hobby is drag cars! He spends thousands of dollars on a car to run it against a clock only to blow the motor up two or three times per year, but I am the one waisting money!!?????

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 October 2007, 04:54 AM

No, I have never been asked that question.

Tombstone · 31 October 2007, 04:58 AM

It is like any other item that costs a little money. I have friends that spend $350.00 for a bottle of wine. I don't understand why as they don't understand why I have several Rolex watches. To each his/her own don't let it get to you.

harleyvato · 31 October 2007, 05:50 AM

As long as they arre not paying your bills they have no reason to comment on your spending habits. To each his own!

Dan Pierce · 31 October 2007, 05:54 AM

Never been asked.
dP

mikey · 31 October 2007, 06:07 AM

Some of my peers like there own expensive watches like a Jacob and Co and Bvgalri so we either discuss hot chicks and watches are never talked about. We may discuss whose got the coolest cellphone or bluetooth earpiece.

vh_bu98 · 31 October 2007, 06:34 AM

I'm only aware of two people in my office that know that I have a Rolex and they usually don't question me on it or mention it. Of course there's one guy who is always commenting about my clothes, my Nikon, my Montblanc pen or anything nice I have and I know he would say something if he knew I had a Rolex, so I have no intention of telling him. And his behavior may be part of the reason why most people in the office don't like him.

DS/B MINI S · 31 October 2007, 06:41 AM

Yes, and I always give the same answer...

Because I CAN

CEG · 31 October 2007, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tombstone

It is like any other item that costs a little money. I have friends that spend $350.00 for a bottle of wine. I don't understand why as they don't understand why I have several Rolex watches. To each his/her own don't let it get to you.

Exactly, the point has been made before by myself..

Launch Mini · 31 October 2007, 07:15 AM

One of the partners here, doesn't ask about it, but does bring up the value of my watches at very odd times.
Not a Rolex but other nice pieces.

Silvio · 31 October 2007, 07:33 AM

Yes they do, and usually they have the same reaction when I say "wifes cost much more, and if you divorce them it can cost you 2 arms and 2 legs, but we don't seem to care about that, right? I mean, look at Donald Trump for example, his ex has cost him millions of dollars, but he keep adding new ones to his collection".

Quote:

Originally Posted by indy78

You as to why you would spend so much money on a watch, or always bring up in a group setting that you wear a Rolex? It really pi**** me off. I need new friends.

Alcan · 31 October 2007, 08:06 AM

No.

Chimpy · 31 October 2007, 08:09 AM

Even though I only have an Omega now, it occassionally happens. My response is that with hard work and lack of a communist government to tell me how to spend my money, I decided to allocate money towards something that will last a lifetime, be able to hand it down to my son (when the time comes to having children) and indulge in something that many people don't know how to appreciate.

Then I ask how their BMW is doing.

lardog · 31 October 2007, 09:04 AM

all my friends have rolex,s.

daunwaun · 31 October 2007, 09:36 AM

asked all the time because of my age!!!

what do you do??

i dont care lol

walds11 · 31 October 2007, 10:13 AM

I rarely get asked, but if I do, it does not bother me.

gha · 31 October 2007, 10:17 AM

As McGarrett say's in Hawaii 5-O......"F___ 'em Dano" !!
gha

indy78 · 31 October 2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DS/B MINI S

Yes, and I always give the same answer...

Because I CAN

That's going to be my response from this point forward.
BECAUSE I CAN!

EvEr34 · 31 October 2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lardog

all my friends have rolex,s.

Same here!~

Downing · 31 October 2007, 10:39 AM

Nope.

Arturo · 31 October 2007, 01:42 PM

I just borrow legends from the film world. I tell them that my Dad brough the watch back from Viet Nam in has ass, and that it is a piece of family legend....that its very existence and my dad's desire to get it back home makes it something that has to be worn often. Let them think whatever they want. I don't care. Mine is usually tucked under my suit and shirt so who sees it anyway for the most part other than me?

CPTL · 31 October 2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

I tell them that my Dad brough the watch back from Viet Nam in has ass, and that it is a piece of family legend.

So what does RSC charge to fix it up after that??

AZDAYTONA · 31 October 2007, 03:12 PM

people say i am nuts! The when they see me driving my Z06 corvette also they roll their eyes!

Gedanken · 31 October 2007, 03:13 PM

No, I'm quite happy with my work environment. When I first started my current job, our receptionist, a young lass with somewhat limited experience of the corporate world, mentioned that she knew next to nothing about men's clothing. I said, "You've just got to remember one word when it comes to suits - Brioni", at which point my boss' ears perked up and he said, "Hey, I've got six of those!". I'm the second-best dressed person in the office.

As for friends, the people I choose to make friends with are erudite enough to understand that everybody's got their loves, be it watches, food, wine or shoes, and have the largesse to accommodate things that they don't appreciate to the same degree.

Erix · 31 October 2007, 07:46 PM

None of my friends have asked about the value or discussed about the price.

mcubed · 31 October 2007, 09:25 PM

Only one person has ever even noticed or said any thing in the last 6 months.

31 October 2007, 03:46 AM	#1
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Do Coworkers and Friends question... You as to why you would spend so much money on a watch, or always bring up in a group setting that you wear a Rolex? It really pi**** me off. I need new friends.

31 October 2007, 03:57 AM	#4
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	Nope! Never comes up; they wear them too. __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

31 October 2007, 04:54 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	No, I have never been asked that question. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

31 October 2007, 05:54 AM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Never been asked. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

31 October 2007, 06:41 AM	#12
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Yes, and I always give the same answer... Because I CAN __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

31 October 2007, 03:53 AM	#2
areyes926 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: L.A., Ca. Posts: 104	They ask because they are curious but never question why I spend so much money.

31 October 2007, 03:56 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't have a job.. All my friends are here... ..

31 October 2007, 04:21 AM	#5
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	Yeah, it happens from time to time. One guy told me I was insane for spending that much on a watch. His hobby is drag cars! He spends thousands of dollars on a car to run it against a clock only to blow the motor up two or three times per year, but I am the one waisting money!!?????

31 October 2007, 04:58 AM	#7
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	It is like any other item that costs a little money. I have friends that spend $350.00 for a bottle of wine. I don't understand why as they don't understand why I have several Rolex watches. To each his/her own don't let it get to you.

31 October 2007, 05:50 AM	#8
harleyvato "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 20	As long as they arre not paying your bills they have no reason to comment on your spending habits. To each his own!

31 October 2007, 06:07 AM	#10
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	Some of my peers like there own expensive watches like a Jacob and Co and Bvgalri so we either discuss hot chicks and watches are never talked about. We may discuss whose got the coolest cellphone or bluetooth earpiece.

31 October 2007, 06:34 AM	#11
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	I'm only aware of two people in my office that know that I have a Rolex and they usually don't question me on it or mention it. Of course there's one guy who is always commenting about my clothes, my Nikon, my Montblanc pen or anything nice I have and I know he would say something if he knew I had a Rolex, so I have no intention of telling him. And his behavior may be part of the reason why most people in the office don't like him.

31 October 2007, 07:15 AM	#14
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	One of the partners here, doesn't ask about it, but does bring up the value of my watches at very odd times. Not a Rolex but other nice pieces. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

31 October 2007, 08:06 AM	#16
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	No. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

31 October 2007, 08:09 AM	#17
Chimpy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: New England Watch: Omega AT Posts: 61	Even though I only have an Omega now, it occassionally happens. My response is that with hard work and lack of a communist government to tell me how to spend my money, I decided to allocate money towards something that will last a lifetime, be able to hand it down to my son (when the time comes to having children) and indulge in something that many people don't know how to appreciate. Then I ask how their BMW is doing.

31 October 2007, 09:04 AM	#18
lardog Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Watch: Over 50 Posts: 177	all my friends have rolex,s.

31 October 2007, 09:36 AM	#19
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	asked all the time because of my age!!! what do you do?? i dont care lol __________________ DAUNWAUN

31 October 2007, 10:13 AM	#20
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I rarely get asked, but if I do, it does not bother me.

31 October 2007, 10:17 AM	#21
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	As McGarrett say's in Hawaii 5-O......"F___ 'em Dano" !! gha

31 October 2007, 10:39 AM	#24
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Nope. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

31 October 2007, 01:42 PM	#25
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I just borrow legends from the film world. I tell them that my Dad brough the watch back from Viet Nam in has ass, and that it is a piece of family legend....that its very existence and my dad's desire to get it back home makes it something that has to be worn often. Let them think whatever they want. I don't care. Mine is usually tucked under my suit and shirt so who sees it anyway for the most part other than me?

31 October 2007, 03:12 PM	#27
AZDAYTONA Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Mike Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 135	people say i am nuts! The when they see me driving my Z06 corvette also they roll their eyes!

31 October 2007, 03:13 PM	#28
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	No, I'm quite happy with my work environment. When I first started my current job, our receptionist, a young lass with somewhat limited experience of the corporate world, mentioned that she knew next to nothing about men's clothing. I said, "You've just got to remember one word when it comes to suits - Brioni", at which point my boss' ears perked up and he said, "Hey, I've got six of those!". I'm the second-best dressed person in the office. As for friends, the people I choose to make friends with are erudite enough to understand that everybody's got their loves, be it watches, food, wine or shoes, and have the largesse to accommodate things that they don't appreciate to the same degree. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

31 October 2007, 07:46 PM	#29
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	None of my friends have asked about the value or discussed about the price. __________________ Nice is nice

31 October 2007, 09:25 PM	#30
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	Only one person has ever even noticed or said any thing in the last 6 months.

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