Got back from Vegas, felt almost a visceral disgust at how many Rolexes I saw

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by jinikari01

Rolex hates you too.
Who gives crap about what others wear...

[samson66]

Originally Posted by MDR143

Maybe not all have the batteries, but you have to wonder how many fake Rolex are out there… especially in Vegas.

The clones apparently are almost impossible to tell apart, and cost a few hundred dollars instead of $10k.

I meant it more as many of these folks just want to be seen wearing a Rolex with no more interest in watches beyond that. They probably don't even understand what an automatic movement it.

But you make a good point on the clones. I'm sure that's a big thing out there as well.

[anodyne13]

There are also A LOT of replicas in a place like Vegas as well.

[kwingy]

Really strange post....I echo what other people have said here. Rolex make 1M watches a year and Vegas is full of rich people so you saw a lot of people wearing Rolexes is hardily ground breaking news. Yet you now feel turned off the brand by being made to feel like a sheep wearing the same watch as everyone else? Go to a poor country or city if you don't want to see a lot of Rolexes.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by mdozier

Ouch. Being from Nashville I hate to realize why we're on that list...

I was there in a June. I’m not talking about the average CMA Fest attendee drinking on a roadway LOL

I’m talking about the business people that I was there with for a conference.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by MDR143

Maybe not all have the batteries, but you have to wonder how many fake Rolex are out there… especially in Vegas.

The clones apparently are almost impossible to tell apart, and cost a few hundred dollars instead of $10k.

I dunno. I was texting a previous work buddy the other day and he told me he sold his real YM because he found a clone that nobody could tell the difference from the real one. He knows I’m a big watch guy and insisted it would fool me. Intrigued, I asked him to text me a pic. Lol, it was not fooling me or probably anyone reading this post. It just looked all wrong.

I’m sure from 20 feet away these clones fool people, including us, but not from six or seven feet away. Even from a bit of distance, the proportions and shine of the metal just don’t look right.


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[Sgooter]

In Vegas, some rollers wear a Rolex...and some casinos offer a free shuttle service to the nearest pawnbroker.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by kwingy

Really strange post....I echo what other people have said here. Rolex make 1M watches a year and Vegas is full of rich people so you saw a lot of people wearing Rolexes is hardily ground breaking news. Yet you now feel turned off the brand by being made to feel like a sheep wearing the same watch as everyone else? Go to a poor country or city if you don't want to see a lot of Rolexes.

I agree. This is not the first time we’ve had a thread like this. People drive the same cars, wear the same clothes, use the same phones, live in similar homes, but if they see someone else wearing a Submariner, they have a mental breakdown over it.

I’m not a psychologist, but there might be something else going on here. And let’s be honest about how much are really out there. I go to Las Vegas. I take luxury vacations all the time. I see Rolexes but not as nearly as much as people claim. People often over-react and over-exaggerate on these watch forums.


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[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by padi56

If I was on holiday in say Vegas last thing I would be looking out for would
be what watches people were wearing.

As someone with 52,800 posts on a watch forum, I'd think you'd constantly be looking at other watches on people.

[Easy Rhino]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Seeing other people wearing Rolex doesn't fill me with an almost visceral disgust, so I'll stick with what I like and everyone else can please themselves.

This.

I wear my Rolex watches for my enjoyment, not others. I wouldn't know if others see mine although in some settings professionals will remark on mine.

If the Rolex sales numbers are accurate, Rolex has produced about 20 million watches since I got my first one. Given that they are luxury items, I find it no surprise to see them frequently when in the vicinity of large crowds that would be expected to include persons that purchase luxury items.

The most frequent conversations I have about Rolex watches are with doctors, in upscale restaurants, while flying, or in wealthy cities. Seems normal to me.

I suppose what I'm guessing is that some feel as if their watch should be more exclusive.

[MDR143]

Originally Posted by Krash

I agree. This is not the first time we’ve had a thread like this. People drive the same cars, wear the same clothes, use the same phones, live in similar homes, but if they see someone else wearing a Submariner, they have a mental breakdown over it.

I’m not a psychologist, but there might be something else going on here. And let’s be honest about how much are really out there. I go to Las Vegas. I take luxury vacations all the time. I see Rolexes but not as nearly as much as people claim. People often over-react and over-exaggerate on these watch forums.


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Lot of truth in this one. If it bothers you so much then something else is going on…

[LuxLemon]

You'd think you'd be excited to see so many in the wild

lol "visceral disgust".....

and even if you saw 100 in the weekend (unlikely), thats after passing by thousands or tens of thousands of people... no, not "everyone has one"

[daysky1]

Did you see any Casio G-Shocks?

[gameon]

If you go to a PGA event you better keep your eye on the ball and not others wrists. You may not want to go back.

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by Krash

I agree. This is not the first time we’ve had a thread like this. People drive the same cars, wear the same clothes, use the same phones, live in similar homes, but if they see someone else wearing a Submariner, they have a mental breakdown over it.

I’m not a psychologist, but there might be something else going on here. And let’s be honest about how much are really out there. I go to Las Vegas. I take luxury vacations all the time. I see Rolexes but not as nearly as much as people claim. People often over-react and over-exaggerate on these watch forums.


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I guess that's why he called himself the dark knight? Batman always had issues lol.

[Oystersteel92]

Originally Posted by the dark knight

Took a weekend trip to Vegas, first time in over 5 years I've gone during the summer. Everyone is wearing short sleeves, tons of watches. And my goodness. I am not exaggerating these numbers. At least 20 Rolex for any other brand of watch (including Apple Watches). I even played a game where I sat down and watched people pass by me and counted how many consecutive people were wearing a Rolex (it was 6).

I think I saw literally every single model.

If you hated that, don't go to Disney World.

I still love Rolex, and always will. No other brand is as committed to bracelets and the things that make a Rolex Oyster so tough, such as thick cases, screw down crowns, etc. I can fall in a pool or lake all day wearing virtually ANY Rolex. Try that with most APs or Pateks.

I find wearing one to be pleasurable, and I love seeing them on other people.

[77T]

The subtitle says it -
I say metaphorically that Rolex is the American dream.




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[georgew]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Personally, I do not define my enjoyment of my watches based on what others choose to wear….

yeah, this.

[georgew]

Originally Posted by BroncoOne

Las Vegas,Ssouth Florida, Nashville, New Orleans. Rolex forests.
No surprise

I mean, it IS vegas after all - what were you expecting? Sorry to sound a bit harsh, but it is called 'sin city" for a reason. People with some money, little money, lots of money go to vegas to be part of the scene there.

[Kenny G]

There are way more fake Rolex’s on wrists than real Rolex’s so keep that in kind when you see a “Rolex”.

Not sure if that makes the visceral disgust better or worse though..

[enjoythemusic]

i think we need to hear from the wives. What are their thoughts? How does this affect their holiday in Vegas? And what about Raphael?

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Kenny G

There are way more fake Rolex’s on wrists than real Rolex’s so keep that in kind when you see a “Rolex”.

What are you basing this statement on?


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[Starhutch]

Dark Knight I was there this past week, sorry we didn’t bump into each other. I had my white 226 explorer on the entire time!

[Rockland]

Why do you care what others wear? People wouldn’t wear them if the brand had no value.
I notice 10x more Apple Watches than Rolexes. Guess I will buy something else to record my workouts now.

[rushca01]

Sounds like OP is upset more people are in the “club” than they would like.

Went to a country club to play golf and everyone was driving 6 figure cars..surprise. Spent the weekend at the lake and everyone was surfing behind 6 figure wake boats.

[DoubleDeac]

Originally Posted by espanol

Similar to your sentiment, Rolex has lost it's allure in the last few years. Wearing my BLRO just isn't the same anymore. Almost like I'm conforming to this hyper-consumerism dealer scarcity nonsense even though Rolex is actually pumping these out like hotcakes. It's been gamified; no longer totally about the watches. It's about status to many, which is a huge turn off.

Bingo. Contrary to what many have said about this stance, I actually hate it when I get noticed wearing my watch. Rolex, or more generally, watch collecting was more of a niche thing in the past (before the days of Hodinkee, YT, Instagram, etc) where only those in the hobby knew about them. Now, it appears to have taken on a new life of status symbols, commodity investing, and a check box for those desperate to get attention and validation from others.

The reality that this cohort of folks came into the watch space and changed what it used to be is what individuals like me lament... and seeing so many of these watches on the wrists of ppl is just a confirmation of this. It has nothing to do with feeling bad or insecure because others are wearing the watch.

[kilyung]

One of the original reasons I went PM

[codecow]

I have been trying to pick what I’m wearing on my next trip.

I normally wear YG Rolex like my 116718 or DD40. This time I was thinking maybe my AP or Patek 5960/1A.

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by jb335

What are you basing this statement on?

Wondering too. There’s been fake Rolex around for decades, what makes one think they now outnumber real ones.

[boa2]

Originally Posted by rushca01

Sounds like OP is upset more people are in the “club” than they would like.

I was a true Metallica fan, not like these other shlubs.

My wife has been in the car business for decades. Nearly every salesperson and manager in every dealership where she has worked either has or is saving for a Rolex.

The association with success and Rolex is so internalized I wonder how many American Rolex owners see it as an American brand.