Thinking of selling my Rolex

[Bozzie1982]

Originally Posted by sgt10p

Only that it was ridiculous wearing a Rolex in work (I ran a Police driving school at the time).
When we went out to play with the Public the G Shock came out.
The comments were intended to run me down which made no difference at all to me.

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[Jari from Finland]

Usually people who notice what watch you are wearing are those who themselves are interested in watches. The other group who pay attention to the watches people are wearing are thieves.

[kwingy]

At the risk of sounding a little snooty, I don't think a Rolex submariner is that showy at all. It's a black face diver whose watch design DNA has been copied a million times over by other brands. I am sure the company you keep won't really batter that much of an eyelid and as others have said - shouldn't have to apologise for doing well in life even in current climate.

[Ferrari-F430]

A lot of people don't even notice I have a rolex on.. unless they are watch people and/or I have mentioned it. One of the keys is to just wear it and not mentioned you even got it. Enjoy it!

I got my first Rolex as a gift from my wife over 20 years ago.. it has quite a history with me and I used to wear it every day and did so for almost 15 years (before I started rotating in my Apple watch). During that time, my Rolex became part of me and the memories I have with it are priceless. At this stage in my life, I'm glad I brought it along for the ride. If I had been worried about what anyone else thought, it would have ruined the relationship I developed with it and the history I created with it. It's truly special to me at this point.

Recently, I have been trying to get another from a few AD's.. and it's super frustrating, but I feel once (or should I say "IF") I do get a second one, it will be special also.

I know guys that only get one chance at a brand new Rolex from an AD, so you might be giving up the experience and specialness of obtaining it like you did. But of course, if ownership creates unconfortable situations and feedback, then I understand. But if it was THE watch I wanted and the one I wanted to keep forever, I wouldn't get rid of it.. just wear it at more specific times where it didn't elicit the negative feelings.

Best of luck to you.. :)

[dhucke]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’ll be that guy … never sell a Submariner, it only leads to regret

Exactly

[Alex71168]

I agree with Padi. I’ve been wearing a Rolex for 35 years and I’d say 98% of people don’t even have a clue what you are wearing and the others say nice watch! Never had any negative words from anyone! Keep it and wear it. If you can’t live with it but a Tudor

[BroncoOne]

Do what makes you happy, but I assure you that nearly zero people will notice your watch, even if it was solid gold

Besides, you can always say that you bought a good looking fake on the street

[JRell]

Did OP sell it?

[Mimar2910]

Personally I will keep the watch, hoping to start loving it someday.

[shaunylw]

I dunno man, you got it because you wanted it. If your house was 10k more than your friends or family’s house, nobody would think twice. We all have our thing, just wear it. I’ve been wearing on since i was 25 or 26, didn’t care what anyone thought. I find my family has been around it so long, it doesn’t matter, and most friends know I’m a watch guy. It really doesn’t come up.


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[Krash]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

I dunno man, you got it because you wanted it. If your house was 10k more than your friends or family’s house, nobody would think twice. We all have our thing, just wear it. I’ve been wearing on since i was 25 or 26, didn’t care what anyone thought. I find my family has been around it so long, it doesn’t matter, and most friends know I’m a watch guy. It really doesn’t come up.


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Yeah, I said something similar above. If you live in a much more extravagant and expensive home than your family and friends, does that mean you can’t invite them over for dinner? What’s the difference?


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