Has anyone given you a hard time for your watch?

[andromeda160]

I'm sure this dosn't pertain to alot of people, but has anyone given you crap about owning an expensive watch? I'm rather young(18) and bought my first rolex earlier this year. I've wanted one since I was in the sixth grade and right when I graduated highschool I got a job working at U of M. Upon recieving my watch I was super excited and just wanted to show it off to the world, stupid me posts a pic on facebook and all I wrote was "loving my new rolex". To which many people replied quite negatively saying how I'm trying to be better than everyone, a moron for spending that much on a watch ect. I figured people thought I was being cocky online took down the picture and went on with my life. Up until a few weeks later I was at my friends house and his brother was giving me the same spiel that everyone gave me online. My friend asked to see it and his brother was there and he threw his $.02 and said that i'm a douchebag and how there are much better uses for the money(probably were). And now every time I go to put it on I think twice and sometimes i'll wear it but other times I don't. I love the watch and wear it to the mall and stuff, but don't wear it everyday as I really don't want to be hassled about financial deciscions i've made.(I paid cash for it, money was tight until the next paycheck but it wasn't a major financial setback.)

anyone have similar experiences?

And all of this happening made me find this forum(which i spend 100x more time on than i do facebook) and noones judged me here yet for having to cheap of a rolex!!!(some of you are crazy rich or crazy stupid reguardless I love your fine time pieces!)

[Richmond1958]

No hassles. A few compliments. No matter what, i am always going to be very low key in any response I offer unless someone is being really obnoxious.

Sole exception might be if the other person is wearing a nice watch as well and wants to talk about it, but that's entirely different.

[xxthe_remedyxx]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

I'm sure this dosn't pertain to alot of people, but has anyone given you crap about owning an expensive watch? I'm rather young(18) and bought my first rolex earlier this year. I've wanted one since I was in the sixth grade and right when I graduated highschool I got a job working at U of M. Upon recieving my watch I was super excited and just wanted to show it off to the world, stupid me posts a pic on facebook and all I wrote was "loving my new rolex". To which many people replied quite negatively saying how I'm trying to be better than everyone, a moron for spending that much on a watch ect. I figured people thought I was being cocky online took down the picture and went on with my life. Up until a few weeks later I was at my friends house and his brother was giving me the same spiel that everyone gave me online. My friend asked to see it and his brother was there and he threw his $.02 and said that i'm a douchebag and how there are much better uses for the money(probably were). And now every time I go to put it on I think twice and sometimes i'll wear it but other times I don't. I love the watch and wear it to the mall and stuff, but don't wear it everyday as I really don't want to be hassled about financial deciscions i've made.(I paid cash for it, money was tight until the next paycheck but it wasn't a major financial setback.)

anyone have similar experiences?

And all of this happening made me find this forum(which i spend 100x more time on than i do facebook) and noones judged me here yet for having to cheap of a rolex!!!(some of you are crazy rich or crazy stupid reguardless I love your fine time pieces!)

Do you really want friends like that? My advice, don't post pics of your watch on Facebook. It opens up the door for discussion and puts you in a vulnerable position.

[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by xxthe_remedyxx

Do you really want friends like that? My advice, don't post pics of your watch on Facebook. It opens up the door for discussion and puts you in a vulnerable position.

Idk I guess your right. I just figured I see pictures of peoples breakfasts lunches and dinners daily, or 50 pictures in the same pose, what's a watch gonna hurt?

And no I don't enjoy having bad friends, I was just surprised that people would be offended by me "wasting" my own money.

[mlotus95]

just people who don't understand spending that kind of money

[Thatguy]

I am the only person I know who has a rolex. I have gotten a little flack for it but when it comes from someone who just spent 50k on a truck that will be worth crap in 10 years I don't let it bother me. Everyone has different priorities.

[mjclark32]

"Haters gonna hate"
Shake it off and move on. Wear your watch with pride, you earned it and you're free to buy whatever you'd like.

[Mickey®]

For sure...then I remind them about the boat that they spent 82k on that they use 4 times a summer and bitch about what a pain in the arse it is etc etc etc

[Frogman4me]

I never flash around my watches I just share them on this forum ;)

[legend9999]

Don't stress about it too much. A lot stems from jealousy. But I would personally avoid putting pictures on social networks, your always gonna get a negative reaction and it also gives people ideas that your a potential target for theft... Its rare someone at your age will compliment it as they will likely be jealous of it.

[Andrés G]

People just have different priorities/ passions in life. A friend on mine just bought a $3,000 bicycle and I will never understand why he needs such an expensive bike, just like some people don't understand why I need to own an expensive watch.

Move on and enjoy your watch.

[james1787]

Most folks don't even notice my watch as it's SS. The rare comment I'll get is usually a compliment, but I have been given a hard time here and there for my watch. I have two times I can think about that someone had given me a hard time.

One was from a relative about a decade ago who thought I was spending money unwisely and thought I should invest my money instead or put it into a house instead of renting (I've since gotten married and bought a house all without selling my watch). I think he was just doing it out of concern and being helpful.

I have a coworker who is into watches who took notice of my watch and made comments that I must have tons of money since I own a Rolex (which isn't the truth!!). Here and there if conversation ever comes up about watches he'll still mention that. At least we've since found a common watch we both like, G-Shocks.

I'm not flashy and I don't shove the watch in people's faces. I prefer to keep it low key. I definitely would not post it on Facebook. That being said I enjoy my Rolex and it's worn almost every day. This forum is the only place I'll even openly talk about my watch with great enthusiasm. I'm guessing some of it comes out of jealousy from peers your age or some comes from concern that an 18 year old should be spending their money more wisely. Continue to wear your watch and enjoy it!

[bp1983]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

I'm sure this dosn't pertain to alot of people, but has anyone given you crap about owning an expensive watch? I'm rather young(18) and bought my first rolex earlier this year. I've wanted one since I was in the sixth grade and right when I graduated highschool I got a job working at U of M. Upon recieving my watch I was super excited and just wanted to show it off to the world, stupid me posts a pic on facebook and all I wrote was "loving my new rolex". To which many people replied quite negatively saying how I'm trying to be better than everyone, a moron for spending that much on a watch ect. I figured people thought I was being cocky online took down the picture and went on with my life. Up until a few weeks later I was at my friends house and his brother was giving me the same spiel that everyone gave me online. My friend asked to see it and his brother was there and he threw his $.02 and said that i'm a douchebag and how there are much better uses for the money(probably were). And now every time I go to put it on I think twice and sometimes i'll wear it but other times I don't. I love the watch and wear it to the mall and stuff, but don't wear it everyday as I really don't want to be hassled about financial deciscions i've made.(I paid cash for it, money was tight until the next paycheck but it wasn't a major financial setback.)

anyone have similar experiences?

And all of this happening made me find this forum(which i spend 100x more time on than i do facebook) and noones judged me here yet for having to cheap of a rolex!!!(some of you are crazy rich or crazy stupid reguardless I love your fine time pieces!)

I say if you can afford it who the hell cares,,,but if you struggle to buy something then thats a different story I can see where people are coming from, but they still have no right to say anything,,,they are just jealous I would say. And your ONLY 18 live it up lol I bought SOO much useless crap when I was that age I wish I had got a rolex, I bought a luxury car and where is that car now long gone,,,I spent more then a rolex on clothing,,,,long gone,,,,spent alot more then that in a year partying,,again gone...I would say it was a good decision because at that age I spent I would say 60k a year and have nothing left now to show for it,,,well lot of good memories,,,, you can keep that rolex for life so dont sweat it people will alwasy be jealous of things they cant afford,,,,,I just recommend when you hit a certain age then you have to smarten up save up for a house ect,,,why worry what other people say? there is a time and place for everything at 18 unless your really broke I would say spend it all and just hope you land a good job later on loll if you add up how much you spend eating out or something else or if you smoke ect thats like a 5-10k habit right there so I think you made a good decision,,,

[Rocco22]

Tell all those people to go screw. If u like it and worked for it then be proud.no different than someone who likes nice cars,clothes,boats etc.i wear my watches anywhere and if people don't like it well to f####ing bad.

[bp1983]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

Idk I guess your right. I just figured I see pictures of peoples breakfasts lunches and dinners daily, or 50 pictures in the same pose, what's a watch gonna hurt?

And no I don't enjoy having bad friends, I was just surprised that people would be offended by me "wasting" my own money.

facebook is a joke, a lot of people just post things like their car or whatever it may be like they are trying to prove something to people like why post pics of your life for everyone too see i dont get it,,,but posting the rolex who cares,,just like someone posting a trip, car ect

[Furbo]

You've earned, you can do whatever you want with your money. I wish I'd be as smart to buy a Rolex when I was 18yo.

Let your friend show you what have they bought for their money and I bet you'll see tons of useless crap.

[bp1983]

Originally Posted by Thatguy

I am the only person I know who has a rolex. I have gotten a little flack for it but when it comes from someone who just spent 50k on a truck that will be worth crap in 10 years I don't let it bother me. Everyone has different priorities.

totally agree I think the people with cars are worse, I know did the same

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by bp1983

facebook is a joke, a lot of people just post things like their car or whatever it may be like they are trying to prove something to people like why post pics of your life for everyone too see i dont get it,,,but posting the rolex who cares,,just like someone posting a trip, car ect

This happens all the time even here...do you think that Ferrari or Porsche or (enter logo here) shows up perfectly in picture by accident?

[Fagin]

Some jealous people out there eh, enjoy your Rolex

[nma]

sounds like people are just jealous of something they aren't able to achieve. It sure is easy to shit on someone who has something better than you, especially when you're so young. Wear that watch proud. It's a symbol of your dedication and hard work. If you want something you go get it. That's what you did and you should be proud

[Armyguy03]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

"Haters gonna hate"
Shake it off and move on. Wear your watch with pride, you earned it and you're free to buy whatever you'd like.

Agreed!!!!

Any type of success breeds envy. If they don't know your dreams then they can't shoot them down. Do you, and share only with those who will appreciate and lift you up (TRF).

[bp1983]

but I figure anyone say in 40s that buys a luxury watch and has a mortgage they might be pretty stupid thats just my opinion,,,i see too many people spend money on cars, clothes jewellery ect and,they have a mortgage until they are in ther 50s or 60s that is a BAD idea i think unless you have a small mortgage just to take advantage of low interest rates and have a ton invested ect

[Lucky777]

Welcome to the great world we all live in. Luckily you've found the best forum on the planet! As a young entrepreneur I've always marched to the beat of a different drummer, but that's a topic for another thread. Enjoy the watch, and use your head with Facebook..plenty of haters.

[DiamondJack]

It's all about values..... and values clearly change with age as do aspirations.

I bet if you posted a pic of some mega expensive trainers or sunglasses, or skateboard, or bike.....or whatever you guys lust after.... you'd get a completely different set of responses and experience....., Same with a cool sports car or motorbike.....

It's just an age thing..... and people of your age just don't typically lust after expensive watches....

[tattooedfagin]

Don't let it bother you, your cash, your decisions.

[Vincent65]

not even my wife!

[SohAIS]

i wouldn't worry about it and go on about my business.

[Venusfly]

Just let ot roll of your back. Nothing wrong with owning an expensive watch if you can afford it.

In the future I wouldn't call attention to any luxury goods you acquire by posting it, although their was nothing wrong in sharing your excitement.

[Solo118]

I just wear it, and only tell you guys if I get something new.

My friends may notice a different watch, but I just say yeah got it a few months ago and leave it at that.

[Ravager135]

I will go a step further and say post whatever you want. As stated above, people spend lots of cash on all sorts of things: guns, cars, food, watches, pens, coins, handbags. Who is anyone to question what someone else spends money on? Rolex has the fortunate position of being an icon. To most people to own a Rolex is to be rich. When people see that they either get jealous or have better ideas of how you should spend your money. I am screwed twice because I own a BMW and a Rolex. Neither was really expensive comparatively speaking but because both are status symbols I sometimes get defined by those things. I like when people do that because I remind them that I am serving my country to pay for my schooling, grew up in a blue collar town, and work a job where I help people everyday. I have learned to revel in appearances versus reality and you should do the same. As long as you are a good person people will recognize.