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DDG · 3 December 2011, 07:27 AM

It's not a very good timekeeper, but it indicates that I have "arrived".

herbalt · 3 December 2011, 07:35 AM

Makes me feel good every time I look down at my wrist. And it goes with me everywhere. It's like a portable endorphin dispenser. ;)

OrangeSport · 3 December 2011, 07:35 AM

I always admired Rolex, and it really makes me smile when I glance down and see it on my wrist. It also makes me feel special when I put it on each morning - a great way to start the day!

theloxmyth · 3 December 2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbalt

Makes me feel good every time I look down at my wrist. And it goes with me everywhere. It's like a portable endorphin dispenser. ;)

freddyttt · 3 December 2011, 07:41 AM

Ill keep this as sweet as i can. my mom purchased 2 for her brother. president and datejust. i wanted them in his passing. never happened. i came to the conclusion, screw it, ill just buy my own. i saved saved and saved. now i have two

YM
and sub......

(of course a lot of back story that ill not bore you with)

bigwatchman · 3 December 2011, 08:00 AM

Because I can. And it's an awesome watch too.

Mennald · 3 December 2011, 08:02 AM

to be able to tell the time and date.

brkanand · 3 December 2011, 08:08 AM

Many reasons. A few that I can think of include its history, charm and rugged construction. There is some amount of aura around every Rolex. You can see it, feel it but can not describe.

Rolodex5551212 · 3 December 2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mennald

to be able to tell the time and date.

+1. Although your cellphone's time is more accurate.

Tri-Tip · 3 December 2011, 08:33 AM

My father wore a Stainless Steel Rolex that he purchased in 1971 and gave to me about 15 years ago. It was very light and didn't have a date, so I don't wear it often.

Although a Sub-C would normally be about 3 times my bi-annual watch budget, I came into some money early this year and decided to splurge on it. I plan on it being the last watch I buy for many, many years.

I didn't buy it to impress anyone, but to make me happy when I look down to my wrist. To me it says that I have a achieved something and can buy the "best in class" item.

The Joker · 3 December 2011, 08:40 AM

Because it looks incredible, making me look incredible.

Edit - I'll get my coat.

john333 · 3 December 2011, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cparks555

My dad always had a Sub on, and I wanted to be like him.

Very cool...what a compliment to your father.

Art 1 · 3 December 2011, 08:47 AM

To know the time.

316lad · 3 December 2011, 08:47 AM

Because it cost so much money - I have to get some use out of it.

Looks good as well.
No, looks great.
Really great.

In fact, the best thing I wear, except my cheeky grin.

MJK737 · 3 December 2011, 08:48 AM

I wear my GMT Master because it was designed for pilots. When I go to work and strap that big ole jet to my arse, I look down, smile and think right on! This is what it was designed for!

esm · 3 December 2011, 08:49 AM

I wear my Rolex because I want a break from wearing G Shocks

Gagebuilder · 3 December 2011, 09:07 AM

I needed a beater for when the Patek is in for service.

esm · 3 December 2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

I needed a beater for when the Patek is in for service.

In that case, you mustn't wear it often then...

SwissmadeTexan · 3 December 2011, 09:16 AM

When I was a stupid dumb kid my step father was left with a SS Sub date by his passing father and I had a party at the house when the folks were outta town like most kids do...

The watch disappeared...

And I was able 10 years later to make amends to this man and replace this watch with an LV version of this Sub... This was 2 weeks ago

And I have always admired the way his watch looked on him and I loved the elegance that goes along with the Rolex name... So I just bought a DateJust for myself yesterday...

This watch represents a lot for me and my family and the mending of relationships

Plus it looks soooooo SWEET!!!

gargamel647 · 3 December 2011, 09:18 AM

Everytime I look at buying another watch. I look other brands and then I'm always drawn to the Rolex case. There is just something about them. They are just beautiful watches.

InTime · 3 December 2011, 09:19 AM

haha

collegeparkrolex · 3 December 2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJL

It was a goal of mine at a young age to one day own a Rolex, although at the time, I wasn't really sure if it was even attainable.

I agree. I grew up poor and was the first in my family to graduate from college. I told myself that one day I would own a Rolex, and my first was a Thunderbird I purchased back in 1997. My second Rolex was a 40mm SS/Platinum Yachtmaster that I owned from 2003 until a few months ago. I currently own my "grail" watch, a SS Daytona with a black dial.

rfknauss · 3 December 2011, 10:31 AM

Because few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!

Fiery · 3 December 2011, 10:32 AM

Because I deserve it. I work hard all day, I make a good living, I take care of my loved ones, so I must deserve the finest sports watches to wear

Hiya Buddy · 3 December 2011, 11:37 AM

These are great reasons guys. Keep em coming. One reason for mine is the fact that its a most distinguished timepiece and one of the finer things in life

bigG · 3 December 2011, 12:19 PM

Because James Bond wore one of course

Mennald · 3 December 2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolodex5551212

+1. Although your cellphone's time is more accurate.

LOL, I agree. I guess I think the watch looks cool too.

watchf · 3 December 2011, 01:05 PM

For S&G

The_Scroop · 3 December 2011, 01:12 PM

I'll be honest, for these reasons:

1. I love luxury goods
2. I like to be seen with nice stuff, I like it when someone sees a watch of mine and recognises it as being a high end swiss piece
3. I admire the time, effort and engineering put into an automatic watch.
4. I need to tell the time, however I use my phone to tell the time just as much (allows me to check time, check messages and check emails all at once)

watchf · 3 December 2011, 01:13 PM

Just noticed the OP got BANNED. Wonder what happened there.

3 December 2011, 07:35 AM	#33
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	I always admired Rolex, and it really makes me smile when I glance down and see it on my wrist. It also makes me feel special when I put it on each morning - a great way to start the day! __________________

3 December 2011, 08:02 AM	#37
Mennald "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	to be able to tell the time and date. __________________ Mennald 116300, 116333, 116334, 116400V, 116520, 116610LV, 116610LN, 116710, 116718, 218239, PAM 90, 126600

3 December 2011, 09:07 AM	#47
Gagebuilder "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Doug Location: Detroit Area Watch: out for yelow snow Posts: 1,067	I needed a beater for when the Patek is in for service. __________________ So it's not the steam that causes the failure, but it's water that you notice in the watch after a shower that could lead you to believe the steam damaged the seal, but it's just the unfortunate result of an unserviced mechanical beast.

3 December 2011, 10:31 AM	#53
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Because few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

3 December 2011, 10:32 AM	#54
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Because I deserve it. I work hard all day, I make a good living, I take care of my loved ones, so I must deserve the finest sports watches to wear __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

3 December 2011, 07:27 AM	#31
DDG Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Dennis Garrett Location: Land of Oz Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 405	It's not a very good timekeeper, but it indicates that I have "arrived".

3 December 2011, 07:35 AM	#32
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	Makes me feel good every time I look down at my wrist. And it goes with me everywhere. It's like a portable endorphin dispenser. ;)

3 December 2011, 07:41 AM	#35
freddyttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Howell, NJ Posts: 521	Ill keep this as sweet as i can. my mom purchased 2 for her brother. president and datejust. i wanted them in his passing. never happened. i came to the conclusion, screw it, ill just buy my own. i saved saved and saved. now i have two YM and sub...... (of course a lot of back story that ill not bore you with)

3 December 2011, 08:00 AM	#36
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	Because I can. And it's an awesome watch too.

3 December 2011, 08:08 AM	#38
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Many reasons. A few that I can think of include its history, charm and rugged construction. There is some amount of aura around every Rolex. You can see it, feel it but can not describe.

3 December 2011, 08:33 AM	#40
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,471	My father wore a Stainless Steel Rolex that he purchased in 1971 and gave to me about 15 years ago. It was very light and didn't have a date, so I don't wear it often. Although a Sub-C would normally be about 3 times my bi-annual watch budget, I came into some money early this year and decided to splurge on it. I plan on it being the last watch I buy for many, many years. I didn't buy it to impress anyone, but to make me happy when I look down to my wrist. To me it says that I have a achieved something and can buy the "best in class" item.

3 December 2011, 08:40 AM	#41
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Because it looks incredible, making me look incredible. Edit - I'll get my coat.

3 December 2011, 08:47 AM	#43
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	To know the time.

3 December 2011, 08:47 AM	#44
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Because it cost so much money - I have to get some use out of it. Looks good as well. No, looks great. Really great. In fact, the best thing I wear, except my cheeky grin.

3 December 2011, 08:48 AM	#45
MJK737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AZ Watch: This, Hold my Beer Posts: 369	I wear my GMT Master because it was designed for pilots. When I go to work and strap that big ole jet to my arse, I look down, smile and think right on! This is what it was designed for!

3 December 2011, 08:49 AM	#46
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I wear my Rolex because I want a break from wearing G Shocks

3 December 2011, 09:16 AM	#49
SwissmadeTexan Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Watch: SUB LV-C/Pepsi C Posts: 423	When I was a stupid dumb kid my step father was left with a SS Sub date by his passing father and I had a party at the house when the folks were outta town like most kids do... The watch disappeared... And I was able 10 years later to make amends to this man and replace this watch with an LV version of this Sub... This was 2 weeks ago And I have always admired the way his watch looked on him and I loved the elegance that goes along with the Rolex name... So I just bought a DateJust for myself yesterday... This watch represents a lot for me and my family and the mending of relationships Plus it looks soooooo SWEET!!!

3 December 2011, 09:18 AM	#50
gargamel647 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Vincent Location: Las Vegas Watch: Ho Posts: 679	Everytime I look at buying another watch. I look other brands and then I'm always drawn to the Rolex case. There is just something about them. They are just beautiful watches.

3 December 2011, 09:19 AM	#51
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	haha

3 December 2011, 11:37 AM	#55
Hiya Buddy Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 54	These are great reasons guys. Keep em coming. One reason for mine is the fact that its a most distinguished timepiece and one of the finer things in life

3 December 2011, 12:19 PM	#56
bigG Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Watch: My TT Sub/Daytona Posts: 179	Because James Bond wore one of course

3 December 2011, 01:05 PM	#58
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	For S&G

3 December 2011, 01:12 PM	#59
The_Scroop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dom Location: Melbourne Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 153	I'll be honest, for these reasons: 1. I love luxury goods 2. I like to be seen with nice stuff, I like it when someone sees a watch of mine and recognises it as being a high end swiss piece 3. I admire the time, effort and engineering put into an automatic watch. 4. I need to tell the time, however I use my phone to tell the time just as much (allows me to check time, check messages and check emails all at once) __________________ - Rolex Daytona White 116520 - Rolex Submariner 16610 - Rolex Datejust II tt w/gold romans - Breitling Chronomat Evolution SS - Omega Seamaster Professional

3 December 2011, 01:13 PM	#60
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Just noticed the OP got BANNED. Wonder what happened there.

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