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WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 02:21 AM

Does anyone else ever get in small or big debates with other mindless people who seem to have a hatred towards rolex? Always saying "there are way better brands than Rolex". To me, it seems like just Hate - for no reason.

I was just curious if anyone was willing to share a story that may be similar or relative to this and how you responded or handled it?

Gaijin · 13 August 2013, 02:25 AM

I have never been in that kind of a discussion/argument and never would.

padi56 · 13 August 2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchFeen

Does anyone else ever get in small or big debates with other mindless people who seem to have a hatred towards rolex? Always saying "there are way better brands than Rolex". To me, it seems like just Hate - for no reason.

I was just curious if anyone was willing to share a story that may be similar or relative to this and how you responded or handled it?

In well over 30 years of owning and wearing Rolex watches myself have never experienced this.

Thatguy · 13 August 2013, 02:28 AM

I just drop it. Not worth it. Had a guy explain to me out of the blue how his sub lookalike timex was better than my sub. I said ok and moved on.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Thatguy

I just drop it. Not worth it. Had a guy explain to me out of the blue how his sub lookalike timex was better than my sub. I said ok and moved on.

yeah which is how i typically handle people which is basically not even give it the time and drop it. But some people seem to be persistent. Thanks for the responses anyway guys!

GB-man · 13 August 2013, 02:29 AM

I have not but I would say: of course there are finer time pieces than rolex, but they make a damn good sports watch. Rolex certainly is a polarizing brand.

SWISSAHOLICS · 13 August 2013, 02:36 AM

I have been told that it is insane to spend so much money on a watch that tells time exactly like other cheaper watches. I just smile and move on.

Rashid.bk · 13 August 2013, 02:37 AM

You said mindless people.....the end.
Personally, I don't care and there hatred or negative perception of Rolex as an inferior brand says to me they are not knowledgeable about horology. Rolex practically invented the the wrist watch and there contribution to the wristwatch as we know it is just incredible.
If this mindless person is just thinking about name, fashion and price so be it. He can have all the Bulgari and Hublots to his hearts content, because when a person like Thierry Stern himself has respect for Rolex, I know for a fact that on my wrist sits a superior product.

This is internal retrospect because I don't even bother with these people if ever confronted with this situation, as you said... mindless.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

You said mindless people.....the end.
Personally, I don't care and there hatred or negative perception of Rolex as an inferior brand says to me they are not knowledgeable about horology. Rolex practically invented the the wrist watch and there contribution to the wristwatch as we know it is just incredible.
If this mindless person is just thinking about name, fashion and price so be it. He can have all the Bulgari and Hublots to his hearts content, because when a person like Thierry Stern himself has respect for Rolex, I know for a fact that on my wrist sits a superior product.

This is internal retrospect because I don't even bother with these people if ever confronted with this situation, as you said... mindless.

well said..

beshannon · 13 August 2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchFeen

Does anyone else ever get in small or big debates with other mindless people who seem to have a hatred towards rolex?

No.

I try to not speak to people like this.

Survivor · 13 August 2013, 02:42 AM

The only place those type of discussions/debates ever occur is on a watch forum, funny enough.....they just don't happen out in the real world. The so-called "mindless people", as you refer to them, are often the same ones that may have a hatred towards Apple...its really strange.

Macro · 13 August 2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Survivor

The only place those type of discussions/debates ever occur is on a watch forum, funny enough.....they just don't happen out in the real world. The so-called "mindless people", as you refer to them, are often the same ones that may have a hatred towards Apple...its really strange.

Agree with this. They don't like certain cars too!

Doesn't happen much with watches in real life, but I got very fed up of all the haters on another forum trying to argue that their Tissots and Hamiltons and Chr. Wards were as good as or better than Rolex.

Pure and simple jealousy IMO.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Macro

Agree with this. They don't like certain cars too!

Doesn't happen much with watches in real life, but I got very fed up of all the haters on another forum trying to argue that their Tissots and Hamiltons and Chr. Wards were as good as or better than Rolex.

Pure and simple jealousy IMO.

agreed.

impalass · 13 August 2013, 04:21 AM

Luckly I've had only positive experiences wearing Rolex and Omega all my life. The first time I ever experienced total Rolex hate was on the Omega sub-forum of another well know site a couple of years ago.

At the time I was quite surprised, even a little shocked. The hate went on for a few pages, some people really take their distain for Rolex personally,

it's just a watch.

cop414 · 13 August 2013, 08:48 AM

I don't mind a friendly discussion, heck I've had more than my fair share right here but when it come to mindless and gets nasty I'll just bow out. I'm not about to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man...

bridgs · 13 August 2013, 02:43 AM

As has been said already, just move on. People who say those things are just ignorant and may even have there own spending vices that you are unaware of.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 02:48 AM

just to confirm: i am not losing any sleep over this - just wanted yalls opinions :) Thanks!

beshannon · 13 August 2013, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchFeen

just to confirm: i am not losing any sleep over this - just wanted yalls opinions :) Thanks!

Just remember, it is ok if a person does not understand Rolex.

buke45 · 13 August 2013, 02:50 AM

Many people tell me they think it's a waste of money but to argue you need 2. So I never get into any arguments.

LA_LEC · 13 August 2013, 02:51 AM

Never encountered anything negative like that - only positive comments if any at all.

I would find that sort of childish rant by someone to indicate their nature and that would immediately alert me to simply avoid them in the future.

joe100 · 13 August 2013, 03:01 AM

No big deal to me. I like other brands too.

patek.wis · 13 August 2013, 03:10 AM

I got my first rolex early

Someone saw it and thought it was fake
Said only richies have rolexes and that its an overplayed brand

I agreed it was a fake and moved on

Some people aren't with talking with

Dan Pierce · 13 August 2013, 03:11 AM

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

rmfnla · 13 August 2013, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.
Don't waist [sic] your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

That would take up all of anyone's time...

powerfunk · 13 August 2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

haha thats one hell of a stride!

HL65 · 13 August 2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

Macnavara · 13 August 2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

Tudor yes...nato no

mjclark32 · 13 August 2013, 03:14 AM

I haven't gotten in a debate like this, hope I never do.

bde · 13 August 2013, 03:14 AM

I've known people like that, but just ignore their ignorant, narrow-minded, stereotypical comments.

The same thing happens with cars, clothes, etc.

The people who want to hate don't understand that the person makes the object, the object doesn't make the person.

13 August 2013, 02:21 AM	#1
WatchFeen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Keifer Location: Katy Watch: Sub 116610 LV Posts: 571	How do you handle it? Does anyone else ever get in small or big debates with other mindless people who seem to have a hatred towards rolex? Always saying "there are way better brands than Rolex". To me, it seems like just Hate - for no reason. I was just curious if anyone was willing to share a story that may be similar or relative to this and how you responded or handled it?

13 August 2013, 02:36 AM	#7
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	I have been told that it is insane to spend so much money on a watch that tells time exactly like other cheaper watches. I just smile and move on. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

13 August 2013, 08:48 AM	#15
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,834	I don't mind a friendly discussion, heck I've had more than my fair share right here but when it come to mindless and gets nasty I'll just bow out. I'm not about to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man... __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 August 2013, 02:51 AM	#20
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	Never encountered anything negative like that - only positive comments if any at all. I would find that sort of childish rant by someone to indicate their nature and that would immediately alert me to simply avoid them in the future. __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

13 August 2013, 03:01 AM	#21
joe100 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,845	No big deal to me. I like other brands too. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 August 2013, 02:25 AM	#2
Gaijin 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,177	I have never been in that kind of a discussion/argument and never would.

13 August 2013, 02:28 AM	#4
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,303	I just drop it. Not worth it. Had a guy explain to me out of the blue how his sub lookalike timex was better than my sub. I said ok and moved on.

13 August 2013, 02:29 AM	#6
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,650	I have not but I would say: of course there are finer time pieces than rolex, but they make a damn good sports watch. Rolex certainly is a polarizing brand.

13 August 2013, 02:37 AM	#8
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,176	You said mindless people.....the end. Personally, I don't care and there hatred or negative perception of Rolex as an inferior brand says to me they are not knowledgeable about horology. Rolex practically invented the the wrist watch and there contribution to the wristwatch as we know it is just incredible. If this mindless person is just thinking about name, fashion and price so be it. He can have all the Bulgari and Hublots to his hearts content, because when a person like Thierry Stern himself has respect for Rolex, I know for a fact that on my wrist sits a superior product. This is internal retrospect because I don't even bother with these people if ever confronted with this situation, as you said... mindless.

13 August 2013, 02:42 AM	#11
Survivor Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Thousand Oaks Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,017	The only place those type of discussions/debates ever occur is on a watch forum, funny enough.....they just don't happen out in the real world. The so-called "mindless people", as you refer to them, are often the same ones that may have a hatred towards Apple...its really strange.

13 August 2013, 04:21 AM	#14
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Luckly I've had only positive experiences wearing Rolex and Omega all my life. The first time I ever experienced total Rolex hate was on the Omega sub-forum of another well know site a couple of years ago. At the time I was quite surprised, even a little shocked. The hate went on for a few pages, some people really take their distain for Rolex personally, it's just a watch.

13 August 2013, 02:43 AM	#16
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	As has been said already, just move on. People who say those things are just ignorant and may even have there own spending vices that you are unaware of.

13 August 2013, 02:48 AM	#17
WatchFeen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Keifer Location: Katy Watch: Sub 116610 LV Posts: 571	just to confirm: i am not losing any sleep over this - just wanted yalls opinions :) Thanks!

13 August 2013, 02:50 AM	#19
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Many people tell me they think it's a waste of money but to argue you need 2. So I never get into any arguments.

13 August 2013, 03:10 AM	#22
patek.wis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Will Location: Canada Watch: The Sky Posts: 1,824	I got my first rolex early Someone saw it and thought it was fake Said only richies have rolexes and that its an overplayed brand I agreed it was a fake and moved on Some people aren't with talking with

13 August 2013, 03:11 AM	#23
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,339	Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps. Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

13 August 2013, 03:14 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I haven't gotten in a debate like this, hope I never do. __________________

13 August 2013, 03:14 AM	#30
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	I've known people like that, but just ignore their ignorant, narrow-minded, stereotypical comments. The same thing happens with cars, clothes, etc. The people who want to hate don't understand that the person makes the object, the object doesn't make the person.

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