UK - is it acceptable to wear a full gold Rolex?

[tramplejericho]

I’ve been thinking about this and I know fashions have a lot to do with it but, I have 2 full gold watches, a white gold DayDate (blue dial) and a Rootbeer full Rose gold GMT.

The question is, is it socially acceptable to wear a solid gold Rolex in the UK? Or is it just to ostentatious unless you’re a footballer or a music/movie star!?

I wear the GMT at home, on holiday (mostly because people would think it is fake) and locally as I live in a rural part of the country. But if I go anywhere else or in a work situation I’ll wear the DayDate because it can pass as steel, or my Milgauss. I mean I wouldn’t wear any of them in London but that’s not what this post is about.

My question is, I’ve done well in my career but I’m far from wealthy at 43, and I have just chosen to pursue a passion and invest in watches over the years and arrived at this point….

But is wearing a visibly all gold Rolex watch socially acceptable particularly in the UK?

Thought this might generate a debate, I LOVE wearing my watch, but there is always a niggle of “should I wear this or is it just too flashy” I’d love to know what people think, those who have them, have had them, or don’t have them!


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[Krash]

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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by Krash

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Very fair, I’m not worrying just want to know what people think.


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[PenDelicate]

I'm not in the UK, but I wear a gold Rolex everyday in work.

No.

One.

Notices.

Or.

Cares.

[S7gpt]

well I would notice and think 'hey cool watch'

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by S7gpt

well I would notice and think 'hey cool watch'

Thank you


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[brandrea]

I’m not sure about the UK, but it’s acceptable here

[kkqd1337]

Genuinely. The only people you’re likely to encounter who notice and/or care what you’re wearing are watch thieves.

The only ‘flashy’ thing I would consider a total faux pas is to be a middle class owner of a Rolls Royce.

[Notepad12]

I'm UK based and wouldn't feel comfortable wearing a full gold Rolex everywhere I went.

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[Colorado_kid]

While I’m not in the UK I fit your similar demographic … 41, good career (not loaded but doing just fine)

And I wonder…

Why do the footballers get to have all the fun?

If we earned it, why not enjoy it every second?

I ask myself the same questions.

Similar situation with my Porsche 911. I can’t stop my brain from questioning, is this in some way bad form to drive a sweet car and have a top shelf watch?

If I was an athlete I wouldn’t question it. But why not a career man!?

I feel you….

I actually think some of it is most our friends and family don’t have these things and we don’t want to come across as trying to better them. As that’s not the case at all.


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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by Colorado_kid

While I’m not in the UK I fit your similar demographic … 41, good career (not loaded but doing just fine)

And I wonder…

Why do the footballers get to have all the fun?

If we earned it, why not enjoy it every second?

I ask myself the same questions.

Similar situation with my Porsche 911. I can’t stop my brain from questioning, is this in some way bad form to drive a sweet car and have a top shelf watch?

If I was an athlete I wouldn’t question it. But why not a career man!?

I feel you….

I actually think some of it is most our friends and family don’t have these things and we don’t want to come across as trying to better them. As that’s not the case at all.


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You got me exactly. I also drive a 911, I think it’s the friends and family thing and a little guilt.

As the other posters seem to indicate, maybe I just need to either get over it or sell it!


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[173rdabn]

Frankly, most folks neither know nor care.

[joe&joe]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

My question is, I’ve done well in my career but I’m far from wealthy at 43, and I have just chosen to pursue a passion and invest in watches over the years and arrived at this point….

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In my book if you can afford at 43 y.o. more than 100k GBP in watches you are the definition of wealthy.

Speaking of the question, who cares, it all depends on how you act, if you are a douche a full gold Daytona is not going to do you any favors, if you are not people will hardly notice.

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by joe&joe

In my book if you can afford at 43 y.o. more than 100k GBP in watches you are the definition of wealthy.

Speaking of the question, who cares, it all depends on how you act, if you are a douche a full gold Daytona is not going to do you any favors, if you are not people will hardly notice.

I wish they were worth £100k! Maybe 2 years ago!

But I agree on the don’t be a dick point entirely. Luckily I am not, (I hope)


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[4reRlxGuy]

Not in the UK but in socal where crime is rampant. I wear a white gold gmt almost every day; and if wearing long sleeves I'll don a yellow gold daytona.

But if I'm out in the lamborghini or range rover I"ll be wearing a seiko.

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by 4reRlxGuy

Not in the UK but in socal where crime is rampant. I wear a white gold gmt almost every day; and if wearing long sleeves I'll don a yellow gold daytona.

But if I'm out in the lamborghini or range rover I"ll be wearing a seiko.

Full laughed but you’re probably not joking


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[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

I’ve been thinking about this and I know fashions have a lot to do with it but, I have 2 full gold watches, a white gold DayDate (blue dial) and a Rootbeer full Rose gold GMT.

The question is, is it socially acceptable to wear a solid gold Rolex in the UK? Or is it just to ostentatious unless you’re a footballer or a music/movie star!?

I wear the GMT at home, on holiday (mostly because people would think it is fake) and locally as I live in a rural part of the country. But if I go anywhere else or in a work situation I’ll wear the DayDate because it can pass as steel, or my Milgauss. I mean I wouldn’t wear any of them in London but that’s not what this post is about.

My question is, I’ve done well in my career but I’m far from wealthy at 43, and I have just chosen to pursue a passion and invest in watches over the years and arrived at this point….

But is wearing a visibly all gold Rolex watch socially acceptable particularly in the UK?

Thought this might generate a debate, I LOVE wearing my watch, but there is always a niggle of “should I wear this or is it just too flashy” I’d love to know what people think, those who have them, have had them, or don’t have them!


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You’re doing just fine, carry on !


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[Krash]

I recently retired at 60. I was a technology executive. Relatively speaking, I did well.

I’m still young and healthy. I believe I have many years ahead of me.

One thing though…I really regret not splurging more on nice things. I could have driven around in Porsche 911s if I wanted to. My wife and I could have flown first class more than we did. We could have stayed at the 5 star hotels instead of the 3 or 4 star hotels.

I look back over the last couple decades and feel as if I was unnecessarily cheap.

I never wore a solid gold watch either. I wish I did and maybe I will in the future.

You only live once!


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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by Krash

I recently retired at 60. I was a technology executive. Relatively speaking, I did well.

I’m still young and healthy. I believe I have many years ahead of me.

One thing though…I really regret not splurging more on nice things. I could have driven around in Porsches if I wanted to. My wife and I could have flown first class more than we did. We could have stayed at the 5 star hotels instead of the 3 or 4 star hotels.

I look back over the last couple decades and feel as if I was unnecessarily cheap.

I never wore a solid gold watch either. I wish I did and maybe I will in the future.


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Thank you for this. Words of wisdom, hard to balance wealth for your family and retirement vs. living your life. Retirement at 60 is my goal, congratulations.


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[~JJ]

The no one notices comments, which always come up on these type of threads, are funny to me. Sure, the average person not into watches won’t know it’s a Rolex xyz, but these things glow when not under a cuff and can be seen easily across the room. The comments are being had behind your back, not by everyone, but rather the judgmental types. However, I use to care and would only wear certain pieces based on the situation, but I’m over it at this point and just blow off any side comment. Life is too short to care.

[996marty]

You bought them to wear so carry on doing that. You can visit great places and some not that flash all I’d say is wear them but with caution when needed. You are very lucky to have 2 great references so enjoy them fully.

[OmegaJJH]

I live in the UK and would happily wear a full gold watch.

Give it to me, I’ll wear it !

All mine are SS so not a problem I’ve encountered.

You’ve already said “don’t be a dick with it” which goes for any expensive watch. Someone has already said, you only live once !

Life is going pretty well. Let your hair down, sit back and enjoy every second!


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[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

I live in the UK and would happily wear a full gold watch.

Give it to me, I’ll wear it !

All mine are SS so not a problem I’ve encountered.

You’ve already said “don’t be a dick with it” which goes for any expensive watch. Someone has already said, you only live once !

Life is going pretty well. Let your hair down, sit back and enjoy every second!


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If only I had hair to let down

thank you for the offer


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[Njkdog]

Originally Posted by Krash

I recently retired at 60. I was a technology executive. Relatively speaking, I did well.

I’m still young and healthy. I believe I have many years ahead of me.

One thing though…I really regret not splurging more on nice things. I could have driven around in Porsche 911s if I wanted to. My wife and I could have flown first class more than we did. We could have stayed at the 5 star hotels instead of the 3 or 4 star hotels.

I look back over the last couple decades and feel as if I was unnecessarily cheap.

I never wore a solid gold watch either. I wish I did and maybe I will in the future.

You only live once!


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Congrats on the retirement. I agree with some of that, but about the airline tickets, you’re in the plane for a few hours, to lesser extent, but the same goes for the hotel. You sleep in it. I rather take that extra money and spend it on the vacation while there. do a few extra excursions or whatever.
But I think you have a good point in general

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Krash

I recently retired at 60. I was a technology executive. Relatively speaking, I did well.

I’m still young and healthy. I believe I have many years ahead of me.

One thing though…I really regret not splurging more on nice things. I could have driven around in Porsche 911s if I wanted to. My wife and I could have flown first class more than we did. We could have stayed at the 5 star hotels instead of the 3 or 4 star hotels.

I look back over the last couple decades and feel as if I was unnecessarily cheap.

I never wore a solid gold watch either. I wish I did and maybe I will in the future.

You only live once!


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what are you waiting for? it's not like buying a gold rolex is throwing money out the window like flying first class

[Calatrava r]

The problem to me seems more and more people are noticing but for the wrong reasons.

[Gearjockey]

At mid 50’s and 60, statistically, you do not have many years ahead of you
On the back-nine, so to speak.
But your mileage may vary, that’s why it is said to wear in good health.

Full gold isn’t my thing, but if it were, I would certainly wear it: the recently reported UK watch-crime notwithstanding.

[Krash]

Originally Posted by huncho

what are you waiting for? it's not like buying a gold rolex is throwing money out the window like flying first class

I’m finishing up my first novel. I expect to release it late spring or early summer. I’m going to treat myself to something nice when I’m done. I just don’t know what it is yet. Could be a solid Gold DayDate.
:)


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[wgdaytona]

You choose what turns you on to wear, not what is acceptable. If you're a yellow gold guy or a stainless steel guy, you do you. Who gives a flip what is acceptable? and acceptable by who? You do you and have fun with it.

[jed11]

YOLO….wear what you want.


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