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Tools · 11 July 2008, 12:07 PM

I was at the Country Club for lunch today....

There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them.

Well, many of my friends never had any chance of ever getting a "stimulus" check, and most of them wear a Rolex of some sort.. So maybe I don't understand what "real" money is.

So.....did this guy have some insider information I don't know. Did somebody publish some rules and I haven't got a copy ???

scottschoe · 11 July 2008, 12:10 PM

No, but I can see where they're coming from. Then again, people shouldn't be concerned about that sort of stuff to start with.

k4vks · 11 July 2008, 12:12 PM

I've always considered Rolex a symbol of accomplishment not that of riches/status...like they say; "a crown for each ACCOMPLISHMENT" Like I stated in my own post about my first Rolex, I made the goal to get mine after finishing college - this week is the last week of my MBA, so I finally got my Bluesy

JimSnyder · 11 July 2008, 12:12 PM

Less competition for the Good Stuff!

Leighton · 11 July 2008, 12:14 PM

I think he was confusing "real" money with "new" money. The guy reminds me of Steve Martin's character in The Jerk.

redshirt1957 · 11 July 2008, 12:17 PM

When I was dead broke I had a roof, a car and a Rolex. When I was half broke, I had a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I was comfortable financially, I had a roof, car, and a Rolex. Now, I still have a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I die I will have a roof and a Rolex. Seems the car is gone.

Frampton · 11 July 2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I was at the Country Club for lunch today....

There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them.

Well, many of my friends never had any chance of ever getting a "stimulus" check, and most of them wear a Rolex of some sort.. So maybe I don't understand what "real" money is.

So.....did this guy have some insider information I don't know. Did somebody publish some rules and I haven't got a copy ???

What a dumbass!

Lol-x · 11 July 2008, 12:25 PM

A lot of people do look at Rolex from a very shallow level.

The shallowness of the knowledge generally focuses on the 'bling' factor, the comparative price to other watches and all the other negative things you can think about.

On the other hand, if one were to look a little more at the quality, craftsmanship, technology and functionality, one might well appreciate why a Rolex has so much to offer and why they are not a waste of money but in many cases offer the owner such a high level of enjoyment, satisfaction and if it has to go.......return on initial outlay.

It's great talking about Rolex, thanks Larry

East Bay Rider · 11 July 2008, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I was at the Country Club for lunch today....

There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them...

Sounds like a pretentious @$$hole.
You sure it wasn't the caddy's table you overheard? (Jealous much?)

Marrk · 11 July 2008, 12:50 PM

I think the '80s ruined the perception of Rolex. By the same token, maybe BMWs, fine automobiles, are derided as "yuppie cars."

mickeydainish · 11 July 2008, 12:59 PM

I think that it is also a matter of perception. If you grew up having had contact with Rolex (uncle or dad etc..), you will have an appreciation for the brand and its good qualities. If the only time you ever heard about a Rollie was when somebody was commenting negatively about that 'pompas arse' wearin one.. then your view of the brand might be skewed a bit. JMO :-)

WatchTimes · 11 July 2008, 01:13 PM

Wow so John Mayer and Brad Pitt are geezers????

Interesting...

Old money and new money both appreciate the quality and functionality of a Rolex.

jtrader · 11 July 2008, 01:14 PM

I think the guy is just jealous and secretlly wants a Rolex. And talking smack about the brand is his way of making himself feel better about not having one!

It's not the suit that makes the man. Nor does a Rolex dictate wether or not a person is a wonnabee! Besides if someone can afford a Rolex, more than likely their not a wonnabee. And I agree that Rolex is a sign of accomplishment.

He's just a Rolexafobe secretlly wanting to come out !!!!!

cody p · 11 July 2008, 01:36 PM

here's a list of some of the more famous rolex wearing "geezers and wannabees":http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...of-famous.html

Destroy · 11 July 2008, 01:44 PM

Jealousy. Plain and simple. Some people just can't pull off wearing a Rolex either. It just looks wrong on them. That or their bowing to peer pressure.

Let's see who else currently wears Rolex.....

Me
A friend of mine who comes from OLD money - he's 31.
Yngwie Malmsteen (who dares calls this guys a geezer!!!)
Charlie Sheen
Sarah-Jane "Trinny" Woodall (definitely NOT a geezer!!)

Of course I could go on endlessly....but who wants that?

sfrolex · 11 July 2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them.

Would someone with a real "old money" pedigree even have such a conversation? Doubtful. I call bluff.

k4vks · 11 July 2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destroy

Jealousy. Plain and simple. Some people just can't pull off wearing a Rolex either. It just looks wrong on them. That or their bowing to peer pressure.

Let's see who else currently wears Rolex.....

Me
A friend of mine who comes from OLD money - he's 31.
Yngwie Malmsteen (who dares calls this guys a geezer!!!)
Charlie Sheen
Sarah-Jane "Trinny" Woodall (definitely NOT a geezer!!)

Of course I could go on endlessly....but who wants that?

you almost sound like you're going to bust out into an Adam Sandler song...like the Christmas song he has :)

Destroy · 11 July 2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k4vks

you almost sound like you're going to bust out into an Adam Sandler song...like the Christmas song he has :)

hahaha...that guy is a champion! this discussion hooks in nicely to one of his movies - mr deeds......

But seriously, there are many many nay-sayers of rolex......I personally was hooked at aged 7, flipping through my folks' endless towering piles of National Geographic.

Widows Son · 11 July 2008, 02:18 PM

I've said it before, people choose to spend their money on differrnt things. Look at the foreclosere rate of $500,000 homes, and beemers and Mercedes being repoed (sp?). Some do live way beyond their means. Many of the people who try to impress others with their toys are only a couple of paychecks away from losing everything. There is some truth to old vs new money. I've known alot of people from old money who try their best to hide it. I've also known some people with good incomes who are up to their heads in debt. I actually prefer understated watches which don't draw alot of attention.

TheDude · 11 July 2008, 02:33 PM

Yeah, people with "real" or old money don't talk like that.

tudorman8276 · 11 July 2008, 02:37 PM

...and a collector.

To the best of my knowledge, NO ONE in my family ever owned a Rolex with the exception of my brother. He actually purchased one new back in the late 60's early 70's. He was the first in my lineage to own one. I started collecting in the early 70's. However, I have never purchased a brand new one....maybe someday. Also, never even purchased any of my collection at an AD.

I wear one daily....today I wore my 16613 Sub. Last week I wore my Expl II.
I think the week before I wore a Tudor Day Date....etc, etc, etc. I MAY wear my 1803 tomorrow

Let us ALL enjoy our watches!!!!!!!

Oh...almost forgot...I got my "BUSH MONEY" yeasterday and already purchased a new laptop! Uncle sugar should like me.

Stan.

DavoD · 11 July 2008, 02:51 PM

Well, to be frank. I would not think too much about a person that judge someone from what brand of watch one wear. They are the true losser not the person that wear a Rolex.

JJ Irani · 11 July 2008, 03:44 PM

That tosser Bubba looks like an ole' geezer and a wannabee.....and look how many Rollies he has!!!

Marrk · 11 July 2008, 03:46 PM

Hang it all, Yogi! They're not geezers. They're wannabees.

:lol :

[QUOTE=JYogi;665128]Wow so John Mayer and Brad Pitt are geezers????

Interesting...

pwrslider · 11 July 2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leighton

I think he was confusing "real" money with "new" money. The guy reminds me of Steve Martin's character in The Jerk.

I'm a wannabee Geezer...does that count?

chevycorvette · 11 July 2008, 03:54 PM

every one has their hobby. mine your own business. that i gonna tell them.

he plays golf, what he wanna be? the next tiger woods? tiger with one wood.

fear · 11 July 2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I was at the Country Club for lunch today....

There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them.

Well, many of my friends never had any chance of ever getting a "stimulus" check, and most of them wear a Rolex of some sort.. So maybe I don't understand what "real" money is.

So.....did this guy have some insider information I don't know. Did somebody publish some rules and I haven't got a copy ???

Hmmm. Maybe the rest of the rich folks will stop buying Rolex and Rolex will drop prices because they can't sell their watches to rich folks due to rich folks thinking how gaudy Rolex watches are. I'll be cool with that.

jryan774 · 11 July 2008, 06:36 PM

This is funny i remeber about 2 years ago when i was in town, i stopped outside the Rolex AD as i always did when i passed and was admiring the Rolex's and dreaming about the day i actually step in to buy one, when some scumbag walked behind me and shouted at me "SNOB" and walked off, i looked around and there he was scowling away at me with his wife and two kids feeling proud of himself for calling me a snob? For what window shopping, now how pathetic is that! All i could do was laugh!

stevemulholland3 · 11 July 2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

When I was dead broke I had a roof, a car and a Rolex. When I was half broke, I had a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I was comfortable financially, I had a roof, car, and a Rolex. Now, I still have a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I die I will have a roof and a Rolex. Seems the car is gone.

I am taking my rolex with me too joe!
why allow the kids to fight over my possessions?
I am just taking all my most prized items into the grave with me!
and I am not kidding,lol.

samsamabjack · 11 July 2008, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I was at the Country Club for lunch today....

There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them.

Well, many of my friends never had any chance of ever getting a "stimulus" check, and most of them wear a Rolex of some sort.. So maybe I don't understand what "real" money is.

So.....did this guy have some insider information I don't know. Did somebody publish some rules and I haven't got a copy ???

Tell the guy he has my respect,really.

Real money is something you cannot buy. Is something you are born with,even if you don't have money.

I can luckily said I belong to the new money thing and that makes life a lot easier,but i get a lot more respect wearing my trustfull Timex than a tacky Rolex,real or fake.

11 July 2008, 12:07 PM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,681	I Heard Only Geezers And Wannabees Wear Rolex... I was at the Country Club for lunch today.... There was a discussion of watches at the next table (I did not get involved). One guy was saying that he would not wear a Rolex for the above reasons, and that anybody with "real" money wouldn't touch them. Well, many of my friends never had any chance of ever getting a "stimulus" check, and most of them wear a Rolex of some sort.. So maybe I don't understand what "real" money is. So.....did this guy have some insider information I don't know. Did somebody publish some rules and I haven't got a copy ??? __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 July 2008, 12:10 PM	#2
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	No, but I can see where they're coming from. Then again, people shouldn't be concerned about that sort of stuff to start with. __________________ __________________

11 July 2008, 12:12 PM	#4
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,729	Less competition for the Good Stuff! __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

11 July 2008, 12:14 PM	#5
Leighton "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Leighton Location: So. California Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 1,366	I think he was confusing "real" money with "new" money. The guy reminds me of Steve Martin's character in The Jerk. __________________ GMT MASTER II 116710N

11 July 2008, 12:25 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,701	A lot of people do look at Rolex from a very shallow level. The shallowness of the knowledge generally focuses on the 'bling' factor, the comparative price to other watches and all the other negative things you can think about. On the other hand, if one were to look a little more at the quality, craftsmanship, technology and functionality, one might well appreciate why a Rolex has so much to offer and why they are not a waste of money but in many cases offer the owner such a high level of enjoyment, satisfaction and if it has to go.......return on initial outlay. It's great talking about Rolex, thanks Larry __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

11 July 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
k4vks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Vishnu Location: FL, USA Posts: 197	I've always considered Rolex a symbol of accomplishment not that of riches/status...like they say; "a crown for each ACCOMPLISHMENT" Like I stated in my own post about my first Rolex, I made the goal to get mine after finishing college - this week is the last week of my MBA, so I finally got my Bluesy

11 July 2008, 12:17 PM	#6
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	When I was dead broke I had a roof, a car and a Rolex. When I was half broke, I had a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I was comfortable financially, I had a roof, car, and a Rolex. Now, I still have a roof, a car, and a Rolex. When I die I will have a roof and a Rolex. Seems the car is gone.

11 July 2008, 12:50 PM	#10
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	I'm A Geezer with a Rolex, But I Wasn't When I Started Wearing Rolex I think the '80s ruined the perception of Rolex. By the same token, maybe BMWs, fine automobiles, are derided as "yuppie cars."

11 July 2008, 12:59 PM	#11
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	I think that it is also a matter of perception. If you grew up having had contact with Rolex (uncle or dad etc..), you will have an appreciation for the brand and its good qualities. If the only time you ever heard about a Rollie was when somebody was commenting negatively about that 'pompas arse' wearin one.. then your view of the brand might be skewed a bit. JMO :-)

11 July 2008, 01:13 PM	#12
WatchTimes 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,999	Wow so John Mayer and Brad Pitt are geezers???? Interesting... Old money and new money both appreciate the quality and functionality of a Rolex. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 July 2008, 01:14 PM	#13
jtrader "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jon Location: seattle Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 301	I think the guy is just jealous and secretlly wants a Rolex. And talking smack about the brand is his way of making himself feel better about not having one! It's not the suit that makes the man. Nor does a Rolex dictate wether or not a person is a wonnabee! Besides if someone can afford a Rolex, more than likely their not a wonnabee. And I agree that Rolex is a sign of accomplishment. He's just a Rolexafobe secretlly wanting to come out !!!!!

11 July 2008, 01:36 PM	#14
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	here's a list of some of the more famous rolex wearing "geezers and wannabees":http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...of-famous.html

11 July 2008, 01:44 PM	#15
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Jealousy. Plain and simple. Some people just can't pull off wearing a Rolex either. It just looks wrong on them. That or their bowing to peer pressure. Let's see who else currently wears Rolex..... Me A friend of mine who comes from OLD money - he's 31. Yngwie Malmsteen (who dares calls this guys a geezer!!!) Charlie Sheen Sarah-Jane "Trinny" Woodall (definitely NOT a geezer!!) Of course I could go on endlessly....but who wants that?

11 July 2008, 02:18 PM	#19
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,563	I've said it before, people choose to spend their money on differrnt things. Look at the foreclosere rate of $500,000 homes, and beemers and Mercedes being repoed (sp?). Some do live way beyond their means. Many of the people who try to impress others with their toys are only a couple of paychecks away from losing everything. There is some truth to old vs new money. I've known alot of people from old money who try their best to hide it. I've also known some people with good incomes who are up to their heads in debt. I actually prefer understated watches which don't draw alot of attention.

11 July 2008, 02:33 PM	#20
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	Yeah, people with "real" or old money don't talk like that.

11 July 2008, 02:37 PM	#21
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	WELL....I am a GEEZER and.... ...and a collector. To the best of my knowledge, NO ONE in my family ever owned a Rolex with the exception of my brother. He actually purchased one new back in the late 60's early 70's. He was the first in my lineage to own one. I started collecting in the early 70's. However, I have never purchased a brand new one....maybe someday. Also, never even purchased any of my collection at an AD. I wear one daily....today I wore my 16613 Sub. Last week I wore my Expl II. I think the week before I wore a Tudor Day Date....etc, etc, etc. I MAY wear my 1803 tomorrow Let us ALL enjoy our watches!!!!!!! Oh...almost forgot...I got my "BUSH MONEY" yeasterday and already purchased a new laptop! Uncle sugar should like me. Stan.

11 July 2008, 02:51 PM	#22
DavoD "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: David Location: Zurich, CH Watch: Rolex Sub LV Posts: 45	Well, to be frank. I would not think too much about a person that judge someone from what brand of watch one wear. They are the true losser not the person that wear a Rolex.

11 July 2008, 03:44 PM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	That tosser Bubba looks like an ole' geezer and a wannabee.....and look how many Rollies he has!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 July 2008, 03:46 PM	#24
Marrk "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,192	Hang it all, Yogi! They're not geezers. They're wannabees. :lol : [QUOTE=JYogi;665128]Wow so John Mayer and Brad Pitt are geezers???? Interesting...

11 July 2008, 03:54 PM	#26
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	every one has their hobby. mine your own business. that i gonna tell them. he plays golf, what he wanna be? the next tiger woods? tiger with one wood.

11 July 2008, 06:36 PM	#28
jryan774 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: John Location: North East Watch: 5167r Posts: 125	This is funny i remeber about 2 years ago when i was in town, i stopped outside the Rolex AD as i always did when i passed and was admiring the Rolex's and dreaming about the day i actually step in to buy one, when some scumbag walked behind me and shouted at me "SNOB" and walked off, i looked around and there he was scowling away at me with his wife and two kids feeling proud of himself for calling me a snob? For what window shopping, now how pathetic is that! All i could do was laugh!

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