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#61 |
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Like that brand spanking new BMW I had that after many months just became a car.
After a while, it's just a watch, and people really don't notice. Sent from my SM-S918W using Tapatalk |
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#62 |
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Sell it
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Just because someone doesn't comment on your watch does NOT mean they do not noitice it or care. People KNOW what Rolex is, and they make assumptions about you based on you wearing a Rolex. We can make all the "wear what you want" or "no one cares about your watch" arguments we want, but in certain situations it may either not be the best idea to wear a Rolex or undertandably cause apprehension by the wearer. I am a white collar worker with a good income. Many of my friends and people I'm around are blue collar workers - general contractors, painters, lawn care, etc. There are some times when I choose to wear a non-Rolex depending on who I am around that particular day and how well I know them. There's nothing wrong with wearing a less known or less expensive watch in those situations. When I go to football games, for example, I usually wear my Tudor or a micro brand. I don't want to be lifting a beer and see someone's eyes laser beaming my Rolex (yes this has happened) and then wonder what kind of assumptions they are making. Around people I know well, I wear any watch in my collection without thinking twice. But again, please don't think no one notices what you are wearing ... they do |
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#64 |
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As said previously, sell it and buy something which you will wear without being afraid. You have to do what makes you happy.
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Disagree, there is a big difference between the wrist presence of 5 digit subs and the super case 6 digit wrist monsters of today I’ve never liked the new subs because of how much more flashy they are designed to be. One is a tool watch and one is a piece of jewelry. You may disagree though. We are all entitled to our opinions ![]()
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Submariner = do not sell.
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Had a sub. Sold it. Life went on. I still think it's a cool watch, just wasn't for me.....
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Thinking of selling my Rolex
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I get what you’re saying. We have some friends and extended family that are blue collar workers, too. But what about folks with homes that are far more impressive than their Rolex collection? Should you not invite your blue collar friends and family over because your home is too extravagant and luxurious? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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If you're uncomfortable wearing it around others, you'll get over it.
If this is just a case of buyer's remorse after spending $10k, you'll get over it. If you get the Mark XX, you'll get over that too and miss the Sub. Keep the watch, man. |
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But people will spend over $1K/year on one Starbucks every morning en route to work, over $200/month or more eating junk food lunch out, etc. I won't even go into mood altering substances. Some just have a different view on what constitutes frivolous spending.
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I agree with others.
First, do what is right and makes sense for you. If that's selling the Sub then so be it. But I'd bet almost nobody ever notices it unless you're pointing it out to them. I've had my Sub Date for a year now and only people who have ever noticed it to the point of commenting are other watch people. Nobody in my day to day seems to take notice in the slightest. I say just wear it and I bet you'll find the same. |
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Put it on a strap before you sell it. See if that dresses it down a little.
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wear your rolex. I used to think the same (and some times still do) but then decided that i am not going let what other people think stop me from enjoying what i like.
Mark XX is great but it is not a sub :) |
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Not sure how old you are but at 65, I can’t care what anyone else thinks.
Perhaps if they’ll agree to pay my bills I may have a change of heart.
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No one is noticing.
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I do understand. Other folks likely don't know or care about a watch. Might just be in your head. My first was a Sub 13 years ago and I wore it around friends and family, if anyone noticed they never said a word. Since then I have four more and wear them in the same fashion. Still nothing said by anyone, except the wife when she notices a new one. Enjoy your watch and feel great wearing it.
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If you love it and you've earned it, rock it!
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#83 |
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A sub isn’t showing anyone up. It’s a classic Rolex not flashy in my opinion. Its brushed bracelt makes it ideal for daily wear. I wouldn’t sell it, it’s an essential part of a collection to me.
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Love this. I’m early 40s and I have the same attitude. I’ve worked too hard to give a crap about what others think.
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![]() I do think that if you are self conscious about wearing a certain watch there is more chance of it being noticed by others? Thread needs a pix.
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#86 |
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Why anguish over a watch. Just sell it.
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OP: “ I don’t like wearing the watch”
4 pages of comments: “you should keep the watch” ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Would you expecting something different?
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my sub gets noticed the most in a pool or lake or ocean just because most take their watch off in H20 and see I don't
back in the day I wore a 1680 as a PO in full uniform....didn't care what was thought |
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