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samson66 · 17 April 2018, 11:15 PM

Anyone else get completely annoyed when someone at work or out in public notices your watch and asks these two questions in order:

Is that a Rolex?

How much did it cost?

I don't get asked about my watches much, but I have had these two questions asked of me several times by pretty much anyone who doesn't own a Rolex themselves. Not sure why it bothers me so much. I just sometimes get the impression the only thing most of the public knows about Rolex is that they are expensive. Obviously when I bump into someone else wearing a Rolex the conversation is completely different and much more enjoyable.

Maybe I need to remember that before I got into this hobby I probably didn't know much more about Rolex than some of these folks do...

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maizerage25 · 17 April 2018, 11:19 PM

In 3+ years no one has ever noticed my watch.

superdog · 17 April 2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by maizerage25

In 3+ years no one has ever noticed my watch.

How do you know?

zjd168 · 17 April 2018, 11:23 PM

I remembered been asked two times. The first time was by a co-worker who was shopping a gift for his father and thinking a Rolex, but can't believe the price of the BLNR. The 2nd time was from a close friend who commented can't believe I was wearing "a BMW" on my wrist.

The feeling was a little awkward of course.

yxc145 · 18 April 2018, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

I remembered been asked two times. The first time was by a co-worker who was shopping a gift for his father and thinking a Rolex, but can't believe the price of the BLNR. The 2nd time was from a close friend who commented can't believe I was wearing "a BMW" on my wrist.

The feeling was a little awkward of course.

A BMW 3 series or 7 series?

zjd168 · 18 April 2018, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

A BMW 3 series or 7 series?

I believe he was referring to a basic 3 series :-)

yxc145 · 18 April 2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

I believe he was referring to a basic 3 series :-)

Hey, it could be 7 series if you own a platinum model.

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Speedbird-1 · 18 April 2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

A BMW 3 series or 7 series?

How big IS your wrist?

jmrxtr · 18 April 2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

I remembered been asked two times. The first time was by a co-worker who was shopping a gift for his father and thinking a Rolex, but can't believe the price of the BLNR. The 2nd time was from a close friend who commented can't believe I was wearing "a BMW" on my wrist.

The feeling was a little awkward of course.

but the insurance and maintenance is waaaay less

superdog · 17 April 2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Anyone else get completely annoyed when someone at work or out in public notices your watch and asks these two questions in order:

Is that a Rolex?

How much did it cost?

I don't get asked about my watches much, but I have had these two questions asked of me several times by pretty much anyone who doesn't own a Rolex themselves. Not sure why it bothers me so much. I just sometimes get the impression the only thing most of the public knows about Rolex is that they are expensive. Obviously when I bump into someone else wearing a Rolex the conversation is completely different and much more enjoyable.

Maybe I need to remember that before I got into this hobby I probably didn't know much more about Rolex than some of these folks do...

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I have been asked.

And normally, I don’t care.

But one time it was by a kid that is obsessed with money and possessions. And it was in front of a lot of people. It definitely made me uncomfortable and I did t like it.

I think my answer was along the lines of “it’s just a watch”. I honestly don’t recall exactly.

mountainjogger · 17 April 2018, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Anyone else get completely annoyed when someone at work or out in public notices your watch and asks these two questions in order:

Is that a Rolex?

How much did it cost?

I don't get asked about my watches much, but I have had these two questions asked of me several times by pretty much anyone who doesn't own a Rolex themselves. Not sure why it bothers me so much. I just sometimes get the impression the only thing most of the public knows about Rolex is that they are expensive. Obviously when I bump into someone else wearing a Rolex the conversation is completely different and much more enjoyable.

Maybe I need to remember that before I got into this hobby I probably didn't know much more about Rolex than some of these folks do...

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Never been asked. Hope I am never asked.

Widows Son · 17 April 2018, 11:25 PM

Tell them its not polite to talk about money.

Basque1 · 18 April 2018, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

Tell them its not polite to talk about money.

So mote it be Brother, that has been my party line all my life!

Widows Son · 18 April 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Basque1

So mote it be Brother, that has been my party line all my life!

Thank you brother!!! My parents taught me that early on. Must be my Puritanical upbringing!!

Basque1 · 19 April 2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

Thank you brother!!! My parents taught me that early on. Must be my Puritanical upbringing!!

Ditto here, there was no grey line with my parents it was either black or white. I guess is the school mentality (it works though).
Cheers Bro
Lou

Bob the brush · 17 April 2018, 11:29 PM

In all the years I have been wearing a Rolex watch, I have not had a comment about any aspect of ownership, I'm very pleased to say.

beshannon · 17 April 2018, 11:32 PM

Never been asked

samson66 · 17 April 2018, 11:36 PM

I've been asked maybe three times at work, same two questions, same order. I work in a cube environment so really everyone can hear your conversations. So, like superdog pointed out, it can really make you uncomfortable to have someone announce you are wearing an expensive watch to everyone in shouting distance. #1 it's really none of their business, but #2 if you really want to know there's this thing called Google that can get you the answer in seconds without having to ask me a rude question to get it.

I don't have too much of an issue if someone asks what kind of watch it is. But after that maybe just say you like it, which model is it, let me take a look, whatever. Don't just concern yourself with the cost.

bigfatpauli · 17 April 2018, 11:39 PM

I've been asked. In my eyes, it's none of their business how much I make, how much my house costs, my wife's bra size or what I paid for my watch.

Chiboy · 17 April 2018, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

I've been asked. In my eyes, it's none of their business how much I make, how much my house costs, my wife's bra size or what I paid for my watch.

Wow, there's a lot more that's off limits than I realized!

Speedbird-1 · 17 April 2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Wow, there's a lot more that's off limits than I realized!

Go on, ASK,.......I double, dog dare you!

Speedbird-1 · 18 April 2018, 12:15 AM

A chap, about the same age as me (104) behind the counter of my local hardware store, said, in a cocky, over familiar way,"wos y' Day'ona cost mate?"
I WAS tempted to tell him, he's not my mate, and it's none of his business.
But, well, you don't, do you?.............DO YOU?

I just said, "I've had it a long time and couldn't remember....Oh, and it's a GMT".
I felt a BIT bad about the GMT bit, but hey ho, I'm a grumpy old pensioner,
I'm allowed.

I'd only gone in to buy 4 candles.

bigfatpauli · 18 April 2018, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

Wow, there's a lot more that's off limits than I realized!

Haha

I'm just saying, it's off limits and none of anyone's business. Some people would be free with information like this, but I'm not.

No SUBctitute · 18 April 2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

I've been asked. In my eyes, it's none of their business how much I make, how much my house costs, my wife's bra size or what I paid for my watch.

I don't know how it is in Canada, but in the US the price of a house is public information.

REFZ · 17 April 2018, 11:39 PM

I have never been asked about the value of my watches.
But if I was asked about it I would tell them to have a look at the Rolex website if they really want to know.

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jrs146 · 17 April 2018, 11:41 PM

I don’t I’ve been asked more than one time with an employee who as looking for a gift for her husband. She wanted to get him a watch. She knew I was into watches and asked me for suggestions. I gave her several suggestions within what I bought may be her budget. Eventually she asked about the one I was wearing (a GMT) I really tried to deflect the question but eventually I answered around 8. She said $800! Man that’s way more than I would spend.

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enjoythemusic · 17 April 2018, 11:41 PM

Many years of hard work.

TitanCi · 18 April 2018, 12:26 AM

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Many years of hard work.

I like that!!!

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Uppersouth · 18 April 2018, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Many years of hard work.

The perfect response!

101031-28 · 18 April 2018, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Many years of hard work.

Thank you Steve, this will be my answer from now on.. Can't stand it when people ask 'how much did you pay for your Rolex?'

17 April 2018, 11:32 PM	#17
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17 April 2018, 11:15 PM	#1
samson66 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 14,025	Question #2 - How much did it cost? Anyone else get completely annoyed when someone at work or out in public notices your watch and asks these two questions in order: Is that a Rolex? How much did it cost? I don't get asked about my watches much, but I have had these two questions asked of me several times by pretty much anyone who doesn't own a Rolex themselves. Not sure why it bothers me so much. I just sometimes get the impression the only thing most of the public knows about Rolex is that they are expensive. Obviously when I bump into someone else wearing a Rolex the conversation is completely different and much more enjoyable. Maybe I need to remember that before I got into this hobby I probably didn't know much more about Rolex than some of these folks do... Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk

17 April 2018, 11:19 PM	#2
maizerage25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: 216570, 116710BLNR Posts: 138	In 3+ years no one has ever noticed my watch.

17 April 2018, 11:23 PM	#4
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I remembered been asked two times. The first time was by a co-worker who was shopping a gift for his father and thinking a Rolex, but can't believe the price of the BLNR. The 2nd time was from a close friend who commented can't believe I was wearing "a BMW" on my wrist. The feeling was a little awkward of course.

17 April 2018, 11:25 PM	#12
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	Tell them its not polite to talk about money.

17 April 2018, 11:29 PM	#16
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	In all the years I have been wearing a Rolex watch, I have not had a comment about any aspect of ownership, I'm very pleased to say.

17 April 2018, 11:36 PM	#18
samson66 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 14,025	I've been asked maybe three times at work, same two questions, same order. I work in a cube environment so really everyone can hear your conversations. So, like superdog pointed out, it can really make you uncomfortable to have someone announce you are wearing an expensive watch to everyone in shouting distance. #1 it's really none of their business, but #2 if you really want to know there's this thing called Google that can get you the answer in seconds without having to ask me a rude question to get it. I don't have too much of an issue if someone asks what kind of watch it is. But after that maybe just say you like it, which model is it, let me take a look, whatever. Don't just concern yourself with the cost.

17 April 2018, 11:39 PM	#19
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I've been asked. In my eyes, it's none of their business how much I make, how much my house costs, my wife's bra size or what I paid for my watch.

18 April 2018, 12:15 AM	#22
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,573	A chap, about the same age as me (104) behind the counter of my local hardware store, said, in a cocky, over familiar way,"wos y' Day'ona cost mate?" I WAS tempted to tell him, he's not my mate, and it's none of his business. But, well, you don't, do you?.............DO YOU? I just said, "I've had it a long time and couldn't remember....Oh, and it's a GMT". I felt a BIT bad about the GMT bit, but hey ho, I'm a grumpy old pensioner, I'm allowed. I'd only gone in to buy 4 candles.

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