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18 September 2013, 10:33 AM | #1 |
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As a newb, I can see myself loosing control. What will be my next Rollie?
After wearing my trusty Omega Chrono 300m for the past 10 years, I bought my first Rolex almost 2 weeks ago. I deliberated over the SubC and Polar Explorer II, but end the end, I ended up with the SS SubC, which I always said I would never buy. however, despite all of the negative comments that I bought into with those that own Subs are this and that and that everyone has one, I am proud to say that I was wrong and am glad that I listened to my heart. I absolutely LOVE this watch and already have another timepiece on it way, the Pelagos. why you ask? Well, I feel a little guilty for wearing a "Rolex" around my employees and most are not earning a lot of money, so I feel that the Pealgos will fly waaaay under the radar while giving the Rolex quality feel and similarities in appearance.
So, now that I have both, well almost, I am already looking at what my next goal will be. It's between the Polar ExpII, Milgauss and a DateJust. Deep down I am feeling that I will be selling the Pelagos and saying, SCREW IT, and buying the ExpII and using that as my everyday watch that I will not mind wearing around my business. it also flies a little lower under the radar. I am very happy with what i have experienced thus far despite the dogma of ROLEX owners and their "over rate" and "overpriced" watches. |
18 September 2013, 11:09 AM | #2 |
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Everyone has their hobbies, you being a BBQ guy could spend that much on a good pit and more. Welcome to the forum.
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18 September 2013, 11:35 AM | #3 |
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Welcome Mr. BBQ! Exp II is always a good choice in my book...
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18 September 2013, 11:53 AM | #4 |
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Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?
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18 September 2013, 11:58 AM | #5 |
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A Rollie is what the wifey buys for the hubby.
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Welcome to TRF BBQ, great bunch (of enabelers) here...
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18 September 2013, 12:18 PM | #7 |
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Been wondering that myself, see a lot of that lately.
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18 September 2013, 12:38 PM | #8 |
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I don't know where "Rollie" came from. I guess its a sub conscience pet nickname for my first Rolex????
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18 September 2013, 12:44 PM | #9 |
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18 September 2013, 12:40 PM | #10 |
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18 September 2013, 10:04 PM | #12 |
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18 September 2013, 12:42 PM | #13 |
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18 September 2013, 02:52 PM | #15 |
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18 September 2013, 02:14 PM | #16 |
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Maybe consider giving your employees a raise? Or just buy another "rolex" and be done with it. Are your employees really going to be checking out your watch anyway?
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A bus boy or cashier shouldn't strive to make a career of what they do, wether it be minimum wage(hardly any of my employees make minimum wage, unless they are a 16 year old bus boy at their first job) or wether they are fresh out of college. I tell my employees all of the time to use this job for foundation building and as a stepping stone to better themselves in preparing them for their next job. My cousin owns about 9 restaurants and wears his Rolex's and drives his Jags and Cadillac CTS-V to his work all of the time. I have raised this question to him before and he simply says he doesn't care what anyone thinks and feel it should influence his employees to set goals. Anyways, back to the watches. Knowing I have the SubC, would you recommend that I keep or sell the Pelagos and get the ExpII as an everyday under the radar watch? |
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18 September 2013, 02:14 PM | #19 |
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Welcome! Happy hunting for the next
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18 September 2013, 02:44 PM | #20 |
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18 September 2013, 03:50 PM | #21 |
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I'm sure most of your employees are happy to just be employed much less worry about the boss' watch.
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18 September 2013, 04:56 PM | #22 |
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Rolex, Xelor, Rollie, Lex, Rolo, Rollie pollie... Call it whatever you want, you pay top dollar for it its yours to give whatever pet name you want.... But I personally like Rolex myself, it sounds cooler. Welcome to TRF!
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19 September 2013, 01:15 AM | #23 |
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Sell the pelagos and get exp ii . Same sporty, only better
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19 September 2013, 01:22 AM | #24 |
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I think you really want the Explorer and not the Pelagos and everyone here will tell you, when they finally get over the Rollie fiasco, haha, that you should always go with your heart and the watch that makes you smile the most, after all these are not cheap purchases.
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19 September 2013, 01:39 AM | #25 |
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ExpII
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19 September 2013, 01:55 AM | #26 |
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Have a look at the new 39mm 214270 Explorer 1, I have just bought one and it totally flies under the radar. I did not buy a Rolex for others to notice it and so far that has worked nicely. I easily have the most expensive watch at my place of work (Aston Martin) and I wanted to keep that on the down low.
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Welcome to the forum.
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19 September 2013, 08:34 AM | #29 |
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Expy 2 will be great for u. 39 mm with be a bit small for u if the sub c had to grow on u
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19 September 2013, 09:04 AM | #30 |
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Welcome to the forum and I can see you have an accelerated case of the disease. You just received your first Rolex and have already planned out your future buys. There is no cure! Welcome!
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