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[wildcard808]

This is my first post on this forum - a Happy New Year to all.

I purchased my (first) Rolex, a SS date sub, in 2005 - I chose that model as I personally believe it is the quintesential Rolex (followed closely by the Paul Newman Daytona... again, my very humble opinion). I'm considering another Rolex purchase for my wife in 2008 and came across this forum during my research.

I don't wear my watch that often (I have a TAG for every day), but reading your posts and seeing your pictures reminded me of what a beautifully crafted timepiece it is and also reinforced to me that I really should wear it more often........ I've since joined the forum and have now worn it every day on my holidays!!

I guess we all have our reasons for owning a Rolex(s) - I bought the watch as a personal reward for achieving a milestone I had set myself in 2004 - to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of starting my own management consulting practice, which is still going strong and growing. Every time I look at my Rolex, it reminds me of the hard work I've put in to my business and the mixed feelings of fear and elation I felt in leaving a secure, well-paying job and striking out on my own. I had an immense sense of pride and success in putting my hard-earned over the counter at the dealer's and slipping that Rolex on my wrist for the first time.

I'm still not sure if I should wear it to work - whilst it gives me a great sense of satisfaction (see above), I worry that my clients will notice and think that I am earning far too much at their expense. I'd like to think it shows that I am good at what I do (like a real estate agent turning up to sell your house in a Mercedes, not a Beetle), but you can never tell - any thoughts?