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LVx2 · 13 March 2022, 07:49 AM

What does the word Rolex mean to you? What does it bring to mind, make you feel?

Has this word changed its meaning or does is it still mean the same?

Does who's wearing it or talking about it change what it represents or does Rolex transcend all context?

Just a few questions to guide but please ask and answer your own, thanks

AF_Rob · 13 March 2022, 07:57 AM

Not sure, but I can tell you what I think about. I think back in my mid 20's and I was living in Florida. I wanted to mark an occasion by finally jumping in the deep end of the pool and get a Rolex that I have been thinking about for months, a 14060M.

I tried on that model and the Sub Date maxi case and opted to go for the more classic design. One because it was classic and more importantly at the time, it was about $800 USD less.

I still have it and will likely be the last one standing, if it ever came to that.

Wee-Willie · 13 March 2022, 08:00 AM

Watch?? Really great, classic watch?

S.Explorer · 13 March 2022, 08:04 AM

Overpriced.

Personally, I don't think they are worth the current asking prices on the reseller market.

mfserge · 13 March 2022, 08:05 AM

Waitlist

Harry-57 · 13 March 2022, 08:10 AM

Watch.

EEpro · 13 March 2022, 08:12 AM

Flipper

LVx2 · 13 March 2022, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Not sure, but I can tell you what I think about. I think back in my mid 20's and I was living in Florida. I wanted to mark an occasion by finally jumping in the deep end of the pool and get a Rolex that I have been thinking about for months, a 14060M.

I tried on that model and the Sub Date maxi case and opted to go for the more classic design. One because it was classic and more importantly at the time, it was about $800 USD less.

I still have it and will likely be the last one standing, if it ever came to that.

Nice.

Michael1968 · 13 March 2022, 08:21 AM

Long waitlist

It's Hedley · 13 March 2022, 08:24 AM

Great question...

Reminds me of my Dad, who wore a classic Oyster Perpetual back in the 60's and 70's as his one and only watch. It's the only reason I have a Rolex. Mine a Sub Date that was a gift from my wife for a milestone anniversary. I once told her of my Dad's Rolex and what it meant to him and me growing up, so that's what she bought me. Otherwise, the brand itself does little for me.

enjoythemusic · 13 March 2022, 08:28 AM

Durability.

LVx2 · 13 March 2022, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by It's Hedley

Great question...

Reminds me of my Dad, who wore a classic Oyster Perpetual back in the 60's and 70's as his one and only watch. It's the only reason I have a Rolex. Mine a Sub Date that was a gift from my wife for a milestone anniversary. I once told her of my Dad's Rolex and what it meant to him and me growing up, so that's what she bought me. Otherwise, the brand itself does little for me.

Love this, thank you.

Wine4Golf · 13 March 2022, 08:43 AM

Unobtainium

mario1971 · 13 March 2022, 08:47 AM

A Rolex is more than a watch, it is a state of mind. Buy the first one, enter the club and you'll understand what I mean.

LVx2 · 13 March 2022, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mario1971

A Rolex is more than a watch, it is a state of mind. Buy the first one, enter the club and you'll understand what I mean.

Sounds and looks about right, lol

HK_Expat · 13 March 2022, 09:07 AM

Why would they say it in the first place

Old Expat Beast · 13 March 2022, 09:09 AM

Oyster

kieselguhr · 13 March 2022, 09:11 AM

Family

Annan · 13 March 2022, 09:19 AM

A few years ago I ran into a former girlfriend from my high school days. I felt proud when she noted my DJ and said "Wow...a Rolex! You have arrived." And then she blew all that away by saying "I don't know what you guys see in those big, clunky looking watches".

So, I guess for me Rolex says "big clunky arrival".

JRell · 13 March 2022, 09:20 AM

Class

duquephart · 13 March 2022, 09:24 AM

Solid, well made watch. One of many.

jets · 13 March 2022, 09:34 AM

Molex

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

brucethemanlee · 13 March 2022, 09:44 AM

means you wear a wrist watch....

LVx2 · 13 March 2022, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

A few years ago I ran into a former girlfriend from my high school days. I felt proud when she noted my DJ and said "Wow...a Rolex! You have arrived." And then she blew all that away by saying "I don't know what you guys see in those big, clunky looking watches".

So, I guess for me Rolex says "big clunky arrival".

Haha, I never would have predicted this response

cjhurni · 13 March 2022, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

A few years ago I ran into a former girlfriend from my high school days. I felt proud when she noted my DJ and said "Wow...a Rolex! You have arrived." And then she blew all that away by saying "I don't know what you guys see in those big, clunky looking watches".

So, I guess for me Rolex says "big clunky arrival".

This is hysterical. Cmon, how is she gonna call a DJ chunky?!

brandrea · 13 March 2022, 10:12 AM

Submariner

Wee-Willie · 13 March 2022, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annan

A few years ago I ran into a former girlfriend from my high school days. I felt proud when she noted my DJ and said "Wow...a Rolex! You have arrived." And then she blew all that away by saying "I don't know what you guys see in those big, clunky looking watches".

So, I guess for me Rolex says "big clunky arrival".

Be glad you didn't marry her...she has NO taste!!

Tim Plains · 13 March 2022, 10:27 AM

Someone says Rolex.
I think black Submariner Date.

Tim Plains · 13 March 2022, 10:27 AM

Double.

Ichiran · 13 March 2022, 10:47 AM

Charity

13 March 2022, 07:49 AM	#1
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13 March 2022, 08:12 AM	#7
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13 March 2022, 08:28 AM	#11
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13 March 2022, 08:47 AM	#14
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland, EU Watch: Rolex/ALS/Chopard Posts: 2,712	A Rolex is more than a watch, it is a state of mind. Buy the first one, enter the club and you'll understand what I mean. __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

13 March 2022, 09:09 AM	#17
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13 March 2022, 07:57 AM	#2
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,710	Not sure, but I can tell you what I think about. I think back in my mid 20's and I was living in Florida. I wanted to mark an occasion by finally jumping in the deep end of the pool and get a Rolex that I have been thinking about for months, a 14060M. I tried on that model and the Sub Date maxi case and opted to go for the more classic design. One because it was classic and more importantly at the time, it was about $800 USD less. I still have it and will likely be the last one standing, if it ever came to that.

13 March 2022, 08:00 AM	#3
Wee-Willie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 448	Watch?? Really great, classic watch?

13 March 2022, 08:04 AM	#4
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 836	Overpriced. Personally, I don't think they are worth the current asking prices on the reseller market.

13 March 2022, 08:05 AM	#5
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	Waitlist

13 March 2022, 08:10 AM	#6
Harry-57 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,965	Watch.

13 March 2022, 08:21 AM	#9
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Long waitlist

13 March 2022, 08:24 AM	#10
It's Hedley "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Rock Ridge Posts: 263	Great question... Reminds me of my Dad, who wore a classic Oyster Perpetual back in the 60's and 70's as his one and only watch. It's the only reason I have a Rolex. Mine a Sub Date that was a gift from my wife for a milestone anniversary. I once told her of my Dad's Rolex and what it meant to him and me growing up, so that's what she bought me. Otherwise, the brand itself does little for me.

13 March 2022, 08:43 AM	#13
Wine4Golf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 129	Unobtainium

13 March 2022, 09:07 AM	#16
HK_Expat "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Me go Posts: 442	Why would they say it in the first place

13 March 2022, 09:11 AM	#18
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,643	Family

13 March 2022, 09:19 AM	#19
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	A few years ago I ran into a former girlfriend from my high school days. I felt proud when she noted my DJ and said "Wow...a Rolex! You have arrived." And then she blew all that away by saying "I don't know what you guys see in those big, clunky looking watches". So, I guess for me Rolex says "big clunky arrival". __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

13 March 2022, 09:20 AM	#20
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,300	Class __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

13 March 2022, 09:24 AM	#21
duquephart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Ben Location: Minnesota Watch: Snowflake Posts: 327	Solid, well made watch. One of many.

13 March 2022, 09:34 AM	#22
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,488	Molex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Be good.

13 March 2022, 09:44 AM	#23
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,584	means you wear a wrist watch....

13 March 2022, 10:12 AM	#26
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,882	Submariner

13 March 2022, 10:27 AM	#28
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,184	Someone says Rolex. I think black Submariner Date.

13 March 2022, 10:47 AM	#30
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,331	Charity

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