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tg147 · 29 August 2014, 04:46 PM

I recently became an owner of a Rolex about 2 months ago.
Before that I was so crazy about acquiring a Rolex.
I just seemed to have lost the hype.
Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

Flintstone · 29 August 2014, 07:50 PM

just you….

Mick P · 29 August 2014, 07:53 PM

tg 147

Men like acquiring things, have you never heard the term "big boys toys"

Today you bought a Rolex for very good reasons. This is fine, you can now enjoy your Rolex for many years to come.

Tomorrow you will buy either a Leica camera or some such other bauble, that is what men do.

You are a normal human being.

Regards

Mick

Snow-Dweller · 29 August 2014, 07:52 PM

Maybe you need a second one...

MortgageGuy · 30 August 2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Clivek

Maybe you need a second one...

The will fix the problem, then a third, fourth, fifth, sixth........

rle737ng · 29 August 2014, 07:52 PM

Definitely just you. Sorry.

diver2012 · 29 August 2014, 07:54 PM

I don't think it's just you - I think Rolex's are pretty boring to look at.

Whilst there is no denying they are excellent tool watches and as reliable as they come...there is very little 'detail' and you can't see the movement.

I'd look for something with a see through case back if I was you.

Vincent65 · 29 August 2014, 08:03 PM

Bored? No, it's just a watch and does what I expect it to do. I can see the 'shine' wearing off it a bit, if you'll excuse the pun, but it's similar with many other things in life (but not all).

Maybe if you venture into 'vintage' you won't get bored; there's so much variety and other factors involved (history/provenance etc.)

AK797 · 29 August 2014, 08:29 PM

Try on some gold models or AP and PP.

WhatTheDeuce · 29 August 2014, 08:34 PM

Maybe you get bored easily.

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steveclocks · 30 August 2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

Maybe you get bored easily.

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bigwatchman · 29 August 2014, 08:39 PM

It happened to me also. I sold it and bought another Omega. Two years later I still much happier.

SeaAndSky · 29 August 2014, 08:39 PM

Nope. I'll never tire of waking up and slipping my GMT on my wrist. Mechanical watches are amazing and Rolexes truly are a superlative example of them.

lcummins · 29 August 2014, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tg147

I recently became an owner of a Rolex about 2 months ago.
Before that I was so crazy about acquiring a Rolex.
I just seemed to have lost the hype.
Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

Nope. I love my Rolex's :)

Ken B · 29 August 2014, 08:48 PM

Obsess about getting something, once you have it, it's what is next that gets you fired up.

I deal with this all the time. it's not you...it's how your wired.

joli160 · 29 August 2014, 08:52 PM

I like still enjoy all of them very much.

Dante221 · 30 August 2014, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken B

Obsess about getting something, once you have it, it's what is next that gets you fired up.

I deal with this all the time. it's not you...it's how your wired.

I resemble that remark!!!
Dante

GTC · 30 August 2014, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken B

Obsess about getting something, once you have it, it's what is next that gets you fired up.

I deal with this all the time. it's not you...it's how your wired.

It's not how you're wired. To grossly oversimplify, it is a frequent and well documented emotional phenomena when a person has expectations of satisfaction placed on some object that the object is incapable of delivering. There is the initial rush at the time of acquisition, but then that 'high' inevitably wears down, and the person tries for another or greater acquisition, only to go through the same cycle again. If the frequency or intensity of the cycle reaches certain points there are going to be professionals about using words like addiction.

As Edward Docx said in 2011 in the UK magazine Prospect commenting on post postmodernism, "we need to be redeemed from the grossness of our consumption."

stil · 29 August 2014, 08:53 PM

Just you...

cop414 · 29 August 2014, 08:53 PM

Still in love with mine going on year number two. Maybe take it off for a month or so and wear something else, I bet the feeling comes back.

travisb · 29 August 2014, 09:03 PM

Time to sell..

tg147 · 29 August 2014, 09:05 PM

I guess the wow factor just isn't there anymore.
Don't get me wrong, I think all Rolex's are a work of art.
But it just doesn't do it for me anymore.

ROLEX4EvEr · 30 August 2014, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tg147

I guess the wow factor just isn't there anymore.
Don't get me wrong, I think all Rolex's are a work of art.
But it just doesn't do it for me anymore.

OMG That's Beautiful

superdog · 29 August 2014, 09:06 PM

I get what you are saying.

It was a huge exciting purchase. Now it's just everyday.

Welcome to life brother. Happens with most things.

Presa canary · 29 August 2014, 09:07 PM

Bored? No. Not hyped? Sure. I mean you have been checking out the forums for 3 plus years, in your words, crazy about acquiring a rolex. Finally 2 months ago, you pull the trigger, and bam! You own a nice watch... That's it. It doesn't go fast, get you more women, nor massage your wrist. The hunt for these things is half the fun. Maybe you picked out the wrong one for yourself. Flip it, and find the one that sings to you

tg147 · 29 August 2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Bored? No. Not hyped? Sure. I mean you have been checking out the forums for 3 plus years, in your words, crazy about acquiring a rolex. Finally 2 months ago, you pull the trigger, and bam! You own a nice watch... That's it. It doesn't go fast, get you more women, nor massage your wrist. The hunt for these things is half the fun. Maybe you picked out the wrong one for yourself. Flip it, and find the one that sings to you

Very good advice.
I think I jumped the gun too quick when I bought this tt sub.

jack81 · 30 August 2014, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Bored? No. Not hyped? Sure. I mean you have been checking out the forums for 3 plus years, in your words, crazy about acquiring a rolex. Finally 2 months ago, you pull the trigger, and bam! You own a nice watch... That's it. It doesn't go fast, get you more women, nor massage your wrist. The hunt for these things is half the fun. Maybe you picked out the wrong one for yourself. Flip it, and find the one that sings to you

thats a good advice. With rolex you wouldnt need to worry so much about losing so much om trade. Flip what you dont like anymore and move on to next great piece. I call this a hobby.

THC · 29 August 2014, 09:14 PM

Justin nailed it... He did not "choose wisely" and is now bored with his purchase. SELL MORTIMOR SELL!!!!!
We are all different of course, but I never tire of looking at mine throughout the day.

wmoore · 29 August 2014, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

Justin nailed it... He did not "choose wisely" and is now bored with his purchase. SELL MORTIMOR SELL!!!!!
We are all different of course, but I never tire of looking at mine throughout the day.

I think you are right as after several years I enjoy putting my Rolex on everyday, you will not tire of the right one, I guess that applies to life in general
Wayne

Tseg · 29 August 2014, 09:18 PM

I have gotten bored of acquiring additional watches in general since I got my Rolex. There are maybe 1 or 2 other Rolexes I'd be interested in if I had the cash lying around but after buying my 1st Rolex I am no longer driven to save and acquire new watches. Three months in I cannot stop staring at my BLNR. I still track its accuracy daily.

29 August 2014, 04:46 PM	#1
tg147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 8	Bored with my Rolex I recently became an owner of a Rolex about 2 months ago. Before that I was so crazy about acquiring a Rolex. I just seemed to have lost the hype. Does anyone else feel this way or is it just me?

29 August 2014, 07:52 PM	#4
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Maybe you need a second one... __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

29 August 2014, 08:34 PM	#10
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	Maybe you get bored easily. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

29 August 2014, 08:39 PM	#12
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	It happened to me also. I sold it and bought another Omega. Two years later I still much happier. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

29 August 2014, 08:48 PM	#15
Ken B "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Watch: To many to count Posts: 766	Obsess about getting something, once you have it, it's what is next that gets you fired up. I deal with this all the time. it's not you...it's how your wired. __________________ Omega Planet Ocean 600m Chrono 45.5mm Tudor Heritage Chrono (blue) 42mm Breitling Chronomat GMT 44mm Tudor Black Bay Bronze 43mm KRB Imaging and Photography

29 August 2014, 07:50 PM	#2
Flintstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York Posts: 632	just you….

29 August 2014, 07:53 PM	#3
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	tg 147 Men like acquiring things, have you never heard the term "big boys toys" Today you bought a Rolex for very good reasons. This is fine, you can now enjoy your Rolex for many years to come. Tomorrow you will buy either a Leica camera or some such other bauble, that is what men do. You are a normal human being. Regards Mick

29 August 2014, 07:52 PM	#6
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 565	Definitely just you. Sorry.

29 August 2014, 07:54 PM	#7
diver2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 1,372	I don't think it's just you - I think Rolex's are pretty boring to look at. Whilst there is no denying they are excellent tool watches and as reliable as they come...there is very little 'detail' and you can't see the movement. I'd look for something with a see through case back if I was you.

29 August 2014, 08:03 PM	#8
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Bored? No, it's just a watch and does what I expect it to do. I can see the 'shine' wearing off it a bit, if you'll excuse the pun, but it's similar with many other things in life (but not all). Maybe if you venture into 'vintage' you won't get bored; there's so much variety and other factors involved (history/provenance etc.)

29 August 2014, 08:29 PM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Try on some gold models or AP and PP.

29 August 2014, 08:39 PM	#13
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Nope. I'll never tire of waking up and slipping my GMT on my wrist. Mechanical watches are amazing and Rolexes truly are a superlative example of them.

29 August 2014, 08:52 PM	#16
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,744	I like still enjoy all of them very much. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

29 August 2014, 08:53 PM	#19
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	Just you...

29 August 2014, 08:53 PM	#20
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,158	Still in love with mine going on year number two. Maybe take it off for a month or so and wear something else, I bet the feeling comes back. __________________ 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 & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 August 2014, 09:03 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,439	Time to sell..

29 August 2014, 09:06 PM	#24
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,827	I get what you are saying. It was a huge exciting purchase. Now it's just everyday. Welcome to life brother. Happens with most things. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 August 2014, 09:07 PM	#25
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	Bored? No. Not hyped? Sure. I mean you have been checking out the forums for 3 plus years, in your words, crazy about acquiring a rolex. Finally 2 months ago, you pull the trigger, and bam! You own a nice watch... That's it. It doesn't go fast, get you more women, nor massage your wrist. The hunt for these things is half the fun. Maybe you picked out the wrong one for yourself. Flip it, and find the one that sings to you

29 August 2014, 09:14 PM	#28
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,663	Justin nailed it... He did not "choose wisely" and is now bored with his purchase. SELL MORTIMOR SELL!!!!! We are all different of course, but I never tire of looking at mine throughout the day.

29 August 2014, 09:18 PM	#30
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	I have gotten bored of acquiring additional watches in general since I got my Rolex. There are maybe 1 or 2 other Rolexes I'd be interested in if I had the cash lying around but after buying my 1st Rolex I am no longer driven to save and acquire new watches. Three months in I cannot stop staring at my BLNR. I still track its accuracy daily.

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