As a newb, I can see myself loosing control. What will be my next Rollie?

[BBQ BOY]

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.

[Offthehook]

Everyone has their hobbies, you being a BBQ guy could spend that much on a good pit and more. Welcome to the forum.

[Cc1966]

Welcome Mr. BBQ! Exp II is always a good choice in my book...

[T. Ferguson]

Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?

A Rollie is what the wifey buys for the hubby.

[cop414]

Welcome to TRF BBQ, great bunch (of enabelers) here...

[peitron]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?

Been wondering that myself, see a lot of that lately.

[BBQ BOY]

I don't know where "Rollie" came from. I guess its a sub conscience pet nickname for my first Rolex????

[TimeOnMyHands]

Originally Posted by peitron

Been wondering that myself, see a lot of that lately.

I believe a rollie is what one rolls a cigarette with.....

[Urosfan]

Welcome

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by BBQ BOY

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.

have u tryed the Palagos on yet?

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by BBQ BOY

I don't know where "Rollie" came from. I guess its a sub conscience pet nickname for my first Rolex????

"Rollie" came from society. i have heard it in hip hop songs and on TV. just not a nickname the older gents care for lol

[BBQ BOY]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

have u tryed the Palagos on yet?

I have and if memory serves, I liked it a lot.

Originally Posted by CrownMe

"Rollie" came from society. i have heard it in hip hop songs and on TV. just not a nickname the older gents care for lol

Well, I don't typically use slang, nicknames or pet names being that I'm not from that generation, nor do I listen to hip hop or any form of hip hop. I guess I'm still excited.

[CrownMe]

Originally Posted by BBQ BOY

I have and if memory serves, I liked it a lot.


Well, I don't typically use slang, nicknames or pet names being that I'm not from that generation. I guess I'm still excited.

i loved the palagos in pictures but on my wrist i just wasnt loving it. i will say i seen a picture of one on a nato and it looked really cool. just odd your goin with that when u have a Sub c. you dont like the black bay?

[BBQ BOY]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

i loved the palagos in pictures but on my wrist i just wasnt loving it. i will say i seen a picture of one on a nato and it looked really cool. just odd your goin with that when u have a Sub c. you dont like the black bay?

I can see where it may be redundant, but I like tool watches, Ti and, again, I do not feel 100% comfortable wearing the SubC around my employees. I may come to realize that the Pelagos is too large, but I have fairly large muscualar wrist When I was at a AD I only had a few minutes to look at several watches. Before, larger watches never bothered me, but as I get a little older, i find myself leaning towards watches that are a little more scaled down, such as my SubC. ironically, the SubC took me a few days to fall in love with because it felt WAY too small but it seems to have grown in size. If I do find that the Pelagos is redundant or too large, then I will move on to the Polar ExpII.
As far as the Black Bay goes, I do not care for it. Reminds me of a Swiss Army Watch I had about 15 years ago.

[DCgator]

All your choices are good ones, imo.

[SUBversive]

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?

[Hairdude1]

Welcome! Happy hunting for the next

[opaline460]

Welcome!

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by CrownMe

have u tryed the Palagos on yet?

this

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

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?

And This.

[kilyung]

I'm sure most of your employees are happy to just be employed much less worry about the boss' watch.

[blackout]

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!

[Tudor Fan]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?

I thought he meant a Rolls Royce.

Anyway, welcome to the forum.

[samsmart]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Welcome, and what's a "Rollie"?

One of those little black bugs that rolls up into a ball when threatened.

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[BBQ BOY]

Originally Posted by SUBversive

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?

Originally Posted by samsmart

And This.

I give my employees raises when they deserve it and give them and my managers performance bonuses and raises when they go above what their jobs call for. MOST employees, old, new and future, want all the money in the world for below par expectations, and they want raises for just showing up for work. I have employees who have been employed with me anywhere from 25-45 years. What does that tell ya? Still, they don't understand the importance of personal responsibility and how to mange your finances. I do.
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?

[Savio]

Sell the pelagos and get exp ii . Same sporty, only better

[AK797]

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.

[floater156]

ExpII

[CharlieR6VED]

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.

Charlie