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I think in life it is more important Want what you have..rather than Have what you want.............Just a thought
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Not all in this forum are as wealthy as you might think. We raised a family of 5 on a cop's salary and I retired before I could afford a Rolex. Mine ain't fake and I'm not going to tell anyone that!
![]() You earned that Rolex and wear it with pride! You shouldn't be ashamed of owning it and don't deny that's it's real. You can't control what people think and true friends will understand you and your values. ![]()
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A very wise man told me today...and I quote...
"What other people think of me is none of my business." |
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You did not mention that you had or do not have kids. I assume you do not. I can tell folks I have three nice watches and when they ask how I do it, I can say I can buy three Rollies a year and it is still cheaper than a kid. No one argues.
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I tell my social golfing buddies that my TT Daytona is real. I am retired. If I were working, I would wear a Casio or maybe an Invicta. The President of the United States wears a Timex. It does no good to draw attention in a business situation. Nothing puts me off like a car salesman wearing an 18K President. I see plenty of that, too.
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SSD and I have been very good friends for 20 years, and as usual, he made some good points. (Aside from the one atop his head...)
I was raised honest and proud, but of little means. After my father passed away, genuine poverty set in. It took me 8 years to struggle my way through college. During the middle of that, I was determined to buy a Rolex. I did, but it was one of the hardest things I ever did. I didn't want it to show off or rub in people's faces, (takes a genuine gold plated asshole to do that anyway) I wanted it for two reasons: 1. My whacked-out body chemistry DESTROYS 2-3 watches (non-Rolex) per year, and I was tired of settling for junk. (Shoddy and cheaply made products victimize people who can least afford it) 2. I also thought that if I could rise above my situation and actually GET a decent Rolex, then that'd be a concrete symbol that there WAS INDEED light at the end of the tunnel. Today, I'm a mechanical engineer and I earn a decent, but certainly not spectacular living. Right now, my mother is bedridden with MS. It takes nearly all of my money and time to take care of her. I will keep her here at home and take care of her to the absolute best of my ability for as long as it takes. I certainly understand adverse circumstances! I wear my Rolex or my Tudor without shame, and I'm willing to share my story freely to people who'll listen. People who make their mind up to resent me just because I managed to acquire some decent watches...PISS ON THEM! Feel free to enjoy ANYTHING that you managed to earn! Rawhyde PS To USMCSilver, thanks for serving in the corps! I never served, but I have many friends who did and I have great respect for our veterans. Quote:
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I was having lunch with a co-worker the other day and he asked me what kind of watch I had on. I was hesitant to tell him so I just took it off my wrist and handed it to him to take a look. The first thing he asked me was if it was a fake. I took a long pause and told him it was real.
He was cool about it and he understood that each person chooses how they spend their money. So even though I feel uncomfortable mentioning that it's real, I rather do so than lie about it and claim that it was a fake. |
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SEMPER FI
I too was a marine. got out and was married for 15 yrs. left with nothing, gave her the house and some 401k so she wouldnt touch my pension. I am a Electrical worker for a major electric company in my state. i remarried to a wonderful woman now (married in 03). I have great friends who would never ask if i had a fake. nor would i say that i did if it wasnt. At 44 I just bought my first new Rolex. spent more than i thought i would but thats me. After 21 yrs at the same company they are still just my coworkers not true friends. I work hard and make a pretty good living. Its about knowing who your friends r and who everyone else is. keep that in perpective. my coworkers wouldnt appreciate nor understand me spending 10,000 on a watch. nor do i care if they do. I drive a loaded f 250 diesil and my wife a jaguar. its my life not thiers. ENJOY THE THINGS THAT U HAVE AND WORKED FOR!!!!! ![]() ![]() |
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And what is the sonographers take on this?
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Correction there brother -- you still ARE a Marine.
![]() Dunno. She doesn't really know that I feel this way about the watch, but we have discussed such issues before due to comments on a Tissot or some of her jewelry. In the end, we agree with eachother that we earned it and deserve it. We are happy together, that's what counts.
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Comment well taken I am a marine and always will be. Thank you for the correction
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Folks like USMCSilver and Rawhyde make life worth living. It is nice to be a member of a forum with honest, hard-working people like them! More people like them would constitute a better world. However, I thought "dachshund" and "havoc" were synonyms. I have two sons, and our Dachshund's name is Scooter.
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Ever wanted to say its a fake ?? .......
NEVER !!!!!!!! |
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Just tell people you knock off drug dealers and gang bangers or my personal favorite, I used to be a mercenary and bought this Rolex with four days pay. It's neat to see the reactions on their faces as the go way quickly, after all is that not what you wanted them to do in the first place go away?
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I did it once, but in a different situation than yours. I was in London, going by the London Underground ("Tube"). A man in the train spotted my Rolex (back then it was an SD) and he asked whether it was real.
"No, it is a fake", I replied. Reason: I would not like to get mugged!
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Sterling,
I'm a little late to this thread. I understand your initial concern. I'm college educated, have managed to buy a new (but modest) house, and have a fairly new car but I work as a detective for a police department. It's honorable work but considered by many to be very blue collar and me wearing the Rolex seems a little out of place. I was talking to my sister right after I bought it and I mentioned it to her. She is well aware of my love of watches but still said to me, "Why would you buy a Rolex, that's so out of place for someone in your position or with your lifestyle." By some it will be seen as a waste of money and irresponsible. As someone else mentioned though you will find many others who spend a lot of money on other toys, etc. but it doesn't get the same reaction as purchasing a nice watch. I would say - no - do not say it's a fake. Be proud of your purchase and what you have. You are wearing a classic timepiece that will last you for as long as you want it to and can be passed down. As far as the wanting of other things I completely understand that also. I look at all the big toys and wish I could afford them, but some of those things I can't justify spending the money on. Perhaps a federal career is in my near future and the money will be a little more readily available but for now I try to remember how lucky I am to have the things that I do have. I have a beautiful young daughter who just wants to spend time with Daddy and makes me feel rich every time I'm with her. Don't know if any of this made sense but I and many others are in similar situations. Best of luck. Enjoy that beautiful watch you are wearing. ![]() |
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I was hurt once when a friend asked if it was a fake. HE of all people should have known it wasn't.
I can tell you this, as I was walking for gas in the projects in Ft. Worth TX (Long story), I was wondering what I was going to say to a "resident" if asked. LOL I think my MIL knows I have a Rolex, I don't think my FIL does though. He is a super tightwad, and he bought my MIL a WG DJ, so when he figures it out, oh boy. |
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Wear it with pride, Sterling! You've certainly earned it and it's not anyone else's place to dictate to you what to wear based on ANYTHING. Don't let me catch you takin' a sip of anyone else's Haterade.
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I am genuinely curious in why you are working in lowes.
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I live in a small town. The nearest "large" city is Columbia and it's about 20+ miles away. Gas is ~$3/gal.
My degree is from USC; BS in criminal justice, minor in sociology. I used to be an engineering tech for the state DOT doing road design stuff on CADD. Hated the desk and went to school to get the degree. I worked at Lowes most of my way through college because benefits were good and, again, I hated the desk job at SCDOT. Graduation was nearing, and I went to Atlanta to the ATF's orientation, and while it all sounded good, I didn't know if I wanted to follow through since I had no LEO background -- just the Corps. I also went to a few PD's in Columbia and while the pay was okay, the hours sucked, and I got paid better at Lowes. To make more, I'd have to go about 45 miles from my hometown. "So why not move?" Simple -- family, friends are here in my town. Wife grew up here, I like it here, etc., etc. So, long story short -- I make more money than your average cop and I drive six miles to work. My wife makes good money, and she's three miles from work. If I drove those 45 miles, the pay wouldn't be worth it, and the extra 1-1.5 hours on the road isn't worth it to me. I keep my eyes on job offerings around here, but honestly, I have good benefits, pay is good, and the retirement plan/stock options make for a good future. I have thought about going back to school for something in the medical field. I honestly will probably persue this in the next two years. Do I sound crazy?
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Not at all, my friend. If you hate your lifestyle, those few extra dollars don't really seem worth it. Part of the reason I ultimately decided against going medical.
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