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Moondoggy · 4 November 2022, 08:07 PM

trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

brandrea · 4 November 2022, 08:09 PM

You’re on the wrong forum

Ichiran · 4 November 2022, 08:46 PM

I am only allocated 1 Rolex professional per year by my AD. No way I'm skipping this.

rmlovett1 · 4 November 2022, 08:55 PM

I believe this has been proposed in one form or another here over the years. You know….crush the greys and all that….
Safe to say…It’ll never pan out

omar-rye · 4 November 2022, 10:12 PM

Let’s stop filling up gas while we’re at it

Old Expat Beast · 4 November 2022, 10:17 PM

Count me in. I haven't bought a Rolex for about 9 years anyway.

brandrea · 4 November 2022, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Count me in. I haven't bought a Rolex for about 9 years anyway.

If there was ever a watch I could see you buying it’d be the 36 mm explorer

Old Expat Beast · 4 November 2022, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

If there was ever a watch I could see you buying it’d be the 36 mm explorer

Had one. Sold it a few years ago, preferred the Tudor Ranger

Pop Art Suzy · 4 November 2022, 10:27 PM

For me, this is easy. I only wanted one Rolex to start, ended up with two, but trying to sell the vintage one. I'm happy with the one Rolex that I wear everyday and my TAG dive ss watch. Now handbags, that's another story.

just1time · 4 November 2022, 10:31 PM

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just1time · 4 November 2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

If you understand the Sociology behind Social Class, and the Economics behind Capitalism and Demand and Supply, you will understand why this can never happen (in North America at least).

enjoythemusic · 4 November 2022, 11:25 PM

OP, sounds like a movement.

You should start first :)

You do realize modern society within the 'developed world' has programmed humans to be consumption-based. Not really a good thing imho, but that is the mass-belief system scheme in place today. Which brings up the obvious question, why is modern society consumption-based?

watchboi316 · 5 November 2022, 01:12 AM

Funny how I am considering this as well. Rolex to many people are one and done kinda watches anyway

Mifune · 5 November 2022, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

that belongs in the 'Bizarro' Rolex Forum...

alphadweller · 5 November 2022, 02:08 AM

No need, my local ADs make sure I'm not buying any.

Baiv · 5 November 2022, 02:27 AM

Why stop now?

LA_LEC · 5 November 2022, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Had one. Sold it a few years ago, preferred the Tudor Ranger

You should have gotten the 39mm version and you probably would still have it.

Old Expat Beast · 5 November 2022, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LA_LEC

You should have gotten the 39mm version and you probably would still have it.

Not a chance. One of my least-favourite Rolexes of all time. They look so out of proportion.

Tools · 5 November 2022, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Moondoggy

trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

Sure... You go first.

enjoythemusic · 5 November 2022, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by baiv

why stop now?

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Mr Ben · 5 November 2022, 10:43 AM

Rolex have done a good job at stopping me buying for the last 12 months! I’m all for everyone else stopping buying for the next 12 and maybe I’ll get one.

dannyp · 5 November 2022, 11:55 AM

Remember when scientists said that universal masking could get COVID to go away in about six weeks (you know, back in summer of 2020...)? If we couldn't even collectively do that, what chance do you think we have here?

enjoythemusic · 5 November 2022, 09:37 PM

^^^ they were lying... but that's an OT of this thread.

Chester01 · 6 November 2022, 01:33 AM

I have and will never own a modern version. All the new versions of simply homages to the 4/5 digits that built the brand and put Rolex on the map. No thanks to the bloated and blingy show ponies made for a look at me and what I can post online world.

dlrolex · 6 November 2022, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

I have and will never own a modern version. All the new versions of simply homages to the 4/5 digits that built the brand and put Rolex on the map. No thanks to the bloated and blingy show ponies made for a look at me and what I can post online world.

The new watches are built like tanks

They are awesome

Chester01 · 6 November 2022, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dlrolex

The new watches are built like tanks

They are awesome

Yep, they are. But my 16610 is about 25 years old, serviced once. I wear it doing things that most here are screaming for their shocks (mountain biking, soccer, hiking, working with power tools, and its about +3 per day. So its built like a tank as well-but just doesn't look the part. Lots of 4 digits have been to actual combat and still doing just fine.

SLWoodster · 6 November 2022, 03:47 AM

You should stop buying it forever.

Free up allocations for the rest of us.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moondoggy

trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

Oxfordian · 6 November 2022, 03:48 AM

My goal is not to buy a watch in 2022, 7 weeks to go and then my goal will be achieved.

Problem is there is nothing I like at the moment so I don't foresee buying a watch in 2023 either unless something drastic changes.

russ86 · 6 November 2022, 04:07 AM

Ye not going to happen lol I been waiting for ny Platona for way too long lol

4 November 2022, 08:07 PM	#1
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,299	I have been trying to think why don’t we stop buying Rolex watches for say twelve months.

4 November 2022, 10:17 PM	#6
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Count me in. I haven't bought a Rolex for about 9 years anyway. __________________ _______________________

4 November 2022, 10:27 PM	#9
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	For me, this is easy. I only wanted one Rolex to start, ended up with two, but trying to sell the vintage one. I'm happy with the one Rolex that I wear everyday and my TAG dive ss watch. Now handbags, that's another story. __________________ “Art is anything you can get away with.” - Andy Warhol

4 November 2022, 10:31 PM	#10
just1time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toRonTo, oN, Posts: 595	Hey .

4 November 2022, 11:25 PM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	OP, sounds like a movement. You should start first :) You do realize modern society within the 'developed world' has programmed humans to be consumption-based. Not really a good thing imho, but that is the mass-belief system scheme in place today. Which brings up the obvious question, why is modern society consumption-based? __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 November 2022, 08:09 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	You’re on the wrong forum

4 November 2022, 08:46 PM	#3
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,165	I am only allocated 1 Rolex professional per year by my AD. No way I'm skipping this.

4 November 2022, 08:55 PM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	I believe this has been proposed in one form or another here over the years. You know….crush the greys and all that…. Safe to say…It’ll never pan out

4 November 2022, 10:12 PM	#5
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,669	Let’s stop filling up gas while we’re at it

5 November 2022, 01:12 AM	#13
watchboi316 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Arabia Posts: 2	Funny how I am considering this as well. Rolex to many people are one and done kinda watches anyway

5 November 2022, 02:08 AM	#15
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	No need, my local ADs make sure I'm not buying any.

5 November 2022, 02:27 AM	#16
Baiv Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Usa Watch: SubLV Posts: 402	Why stop now?

5 November 2022, 10:43 AM	#21
Mr Ben "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: UK Watch: 226570 Posts: 981	Rolex have done a good job at stopping me buying for the last 12 months! I’m all for everyone else stopping buying for the next 12 and maybe I’ll get one.

5 November 2022, 11:55 AM	#22
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Remember when scientists said that universal masking could get COVID to go away in about six weeks (you know, back in summer of 2020...)? If we couldn't even collectively do that, what chance do you think we have here?

5 November 2022, 09:37 PM	#23
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	^^^ they were lying... but that's an OT of this thread. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 November 2022, 01:33 AM	#24
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I have and will never own a modern version. All the new versions of simply homages to the 4/5 digits that built the brand and put Rolex on the map. No thanks to the bloated and blingy show ponies made for a look at me and what I can post online world.

6 November 2022, 03:48 AM	#28
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	My goal is not to buy a watch in 2022, 7 weeks to go and then my goal will be achieved. Problem is there is nothing I like at the moment so I don't foresee buying a watch in 2023 either unless something drastic changes. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

6 November 2022, 04:07 AM	#29
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 964	Ye not going to happen lol I been waiting for ny Platona for way too long lol

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