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Yess · 6 June 2020, 10:42 AM

https://timeandtidewatches.com/rent-...ever-take-off/

I think I know the answer

kieselguhr · 6 June 2020, 10:44 AM

There will be a resounding no

JoseR · 6 June 2020, 11:02 AM

No!

GST15 · 6 June 2020, 11:03 AM

No

MackDaddy · 6 June 2020, 11:09 AM

"Rent with an option to flip" -Alan Harper

Nikrnic · 6 June 2020, 11:10 AM

O hell NO. That sounds worse to me than renting a TV or furniture. That amount could also be a monthly CC payment to own one. Maybe someone out there would want one for a month or two though, what do I know, I guess you can do that for a Supercar as well.

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chris242 · 6 June 2020, 11:12 AM

wonder what the “scratch insurance” would cost. lol

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MRPWRPATX21 · 6 June 2020, 11:15 AM

Leasing an asset that is largely non-depreciating seems like the definition of throwing money away to me.

If you can buy the watch, wear it for 3 months, then sell it and get +/- 100% of your money back, the only reason to do this is lack of up front capital/easier entry into the game...and if that applies to you, it likely means you shouldn't be entertaining the idea yet, anyway.

GoingPlaces · 6 June 2020, 11:37 AM

No way. Resounding...

Xenon · 6 June 2020, 11:37 AM

Flippers do that all the time.

996marty · 6 June 2020, 12:15 PM

It’s a no from me

CKizzy · 6 June 2020, 12:18 PM

No!

Drpepper · 6 June 2020, 12:18 PM

Seems to me that someone who wants to rent one might just buy a replica instead.

jltait · 6 June 2020, 12:29 PM

I would rent a watch to wear it for a bit in order to decide if I want to purchase it and add to the permanent collection. Trying on for only a couple mins at the AD may not always be ideal. A lot of members here have been asking for a way to try on models that may not be readily available at their local AD.

77T · 6 June 2020, 12:32 PM

How would renting differ from the many who put it on credit card, then pay monthly for it?

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Spartacus · 6 June 2020, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

How would renting differ from the many who put it on credit card, then pay monthly for it?

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That’s a mortgage;) not a rental property.

77T · 6 June 2020, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartacus

That’s a mortgage;) not a rental property.

Well it’s not even a loan - the Rolex would never be repossessed since the CC debt isn’t secured.

It operates just like a rental - monthly payments while you wear the Rolex.

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Yess · 6 June 2020, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Well it’s not even a loan - the Rolex would never be repossessed since the CC debt isn’t secured.

It operates just like a rental - monthly payments while you wear the Rolex.

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I guess the key difference between rent and paying off a watch on a CC is that you own it at the end.

schoolboy · 6 June 2020, 02:16 PM

If it was cheap I would rent a watch before buying one.

Like a Speedmaster for example.

I like them but the size worries me.

So if I could wear one for a week, for $200 to test it out, I would

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ahafs1 · 6 June 2020, 03:01 PM

Nope

cvera · 6 June 2020, 03:06 PM

No thank you. But if it works for others, let them.

Onikage · 6 June 2020, 03:19 PM

Added to the list of things Mr. and Mrs. BS stretch themselves out for each month.

shaunylw · 6 June 2020, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schoolboy

If it was cheap I would rent a watch before buying one.

Like a Speedmaster for example.

I like them but the size worries me.

So if I could wear one for a week, for $200 to test it out, I would

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That makes sense to me. Or a Daytona if you are worried about how legible it might be. I can see a lot of Instagram influencers doing this.

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TswaneNguni · 6 June 2020, 03:22 PM

I would rather die

TankTom · 6 June 2020, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jltait

I would rent a watch to wear it for a bit in order to decide if I want to purchase it and add to the permanent collection. Trying on for only a couple mins at the AD may not always be ideal. A lot of members here have been asking for a way to try on models that may not be readily available at their local AD.

This. With the best will in the world, trying the watch on for 2 mins at the AD is not always enough to realise if you like it enough.

Sandpit · 6 June 2020, 04:46 PM

Let’s face it, this is targeted at the insufferable Instagram crowd. You know, the type that rents a jet for an hour so they can do photo shoots but never leave the ground. The type that poses for photos in front of somebody else’s lambo.

Basically, it’s largely for people that can’t afford to buy. Those talking about using as a test before buying will be in the minority (I actually think it’s quite a good idea).

sgwatchguy · 6 June 2020, 06:09 PM

Luxury accessory rentals targeted at women have been a thing for quite a while now. Think Hermès Birkin and Kelly handbags; Louboutin shoes etc etc. Flaunt it even if you haven’t got it.

So this is the male, luxury watch version of that. I imagine, it will be popular with the Instagram posers or “influencers” as they like to call themselves.

Gwai · 6 June 2020, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would rather die

Hahaha. Share the sentiment.

Cheers
Marc

Jb1264 · 6 June 2020, 07:38 PM

I would sooner rent a genuine watch, than spend one pound on a replica

MrMercedes · 6 June 2020, 07:39 PM

not in 1000 years!!!

6 June 2020, 10:42 AM	#1
Yess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Good Hope Watch: 124060 Posts: 1,596	Would you rent a Rolex? https://timeandtidewatches.com/rent-...ever-take-off/ I think I know the answer

6 June 2020, 11:02 AM	#3
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	No! __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

6 June 2020, 12:32 PM	#15
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	How would renting differ from the many who put it on credit card, then pay monthly for it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 June 2020, 03:19 PM	#22
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Added to the list of things Mr. and Mrs. BS stretch themselves out for each month. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

6 June 2020, 06:09 PM	#27
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Luxury accessory rentals targeted at women have been a thing for quite a while now. Think Hermès Birkin and Kelly handbags; Louboutin shoes etc etc. Flaunt it even if you haven’t got it. So this is the male, luxury watch version of that. I imagine, it will be popular with the Instagram posers or “influencers” as they like to call themselves. __________________

6 June 2020, 10:44 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	There will be a resounding no

6 June 2020, 11:03 AM	#4
GST15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: USA Watch: CHNR/YM/DJ/OP/SUB Posts: 1,967	No

6 June 2020, 11:09 AM	#5
MackDaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Watch: SubC Posts: 21	"Rent with an option to flip" -Alan Harper

6 June 2020, 11:10 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	O hell NO. That sounds worse to me than renting a TV or furniture. That amount could also be a monthly CC payment to own one. Maybe someone out there would want one for a month or two though, what do I know, I guess you can do that for a Supercar as well. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

6 June 2020, 11:12 AM	#7
chris242 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,078	wonder what the “scratch insurance” would cost. lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2020, 11:15 AM	#8
MRPWRPATX21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 343	Leasing an asset that is largely non-depreciating seems like the definition of throwing money away to me. If you can buy the watch, wear it for 3 months, then sell it and get +/- 100% of your money back, the only reason to do this is lack of up front capital/easier entry into the game...and if that applies to you, it likely means you shouldn't be entertaining the idea yet, anyway.

6 June 2020, 11:37 AM	#9
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	No way. Resounding...

6 June 2020, 11:37 AM	#10
Xenon Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,136	Flippers do that all the time.

6 June 2020, 12:15 PM	#11
996marty "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Uk Watch: RolexGMT/Tudor7928 Posts: 4,182	It’s a no from me

6 June 2020, 12:18 PM	#12
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	No!

6 June 2020, 12:18 PM	#13
Drpepper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 64	Seems to me that someone who wants to rent one might just buy a replica instead.

6 June 2020, 12:29 PM	#14
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	I would rent a watch to wear it for a bit in order to decide if I want to purchase it and add to the permanent collection. Trying on for only a couple mins at the AD may not always be ideal. A lot of members here have been asking for a way to try on models that may not be readily available at their local AD.

6 June 2020, 02:16 PM	#19
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	If it was cheap I would rent a watch before buying one. Like a Speedmaster for example. I like them but the size worries me. So if I could wear one for a week, for $200 to test it out, I would Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2020, 03:01 PM	#20
ahafs1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dubai, UAE Watch: Patek Aquanaut Posts: 236	Nope

6 June 2020, 03:06 PM	#21
cvera "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 221	No thank you. But if it works for others, let them.

6 June 2020, 03:22 PM	#24
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	I would rather die

6 June 2020, 04:46 PM	#26
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	Let’s face it, this is targeted at the insufferable Instagram crowd. You know, the type that rents a jet for an hour so they can do photo shoots but never leave the ground. The type that poses for photos in front of somebody else’s lambo. Basically, it’s largely for people that can’t afford to buy. Those talking about using as a test before buying will be in the minority (I actually think it’s quite a good idea).

6 June 2020, 07:38 PM	#29
Jb1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: GMT +1 Posts: 264	I would sooner rent a genuine watch, than spend one pound on a replica

6 June 2020, 07:39 PM	#30
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	not in 1000 years!!!

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