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powerfunk · 13 August 2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

CWIN · 13 August 2013, 04:14 AM

Meh. I buy what I want and don't pay any attention to what other people think.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by powerfunk

haha thats one hell of a stride!

Gmt master 2 c · 13 August 2013, 04:18 AM

It's just jealousy, even if you believe that someone is wearing or driving or has something that you don't really like, why point it out to the person that has it. Just basic manners.

impalass · 13 August 2013, 04:21 AM

Luckly I've had only positive experiences wearing Rolex and Omega all my life. The first time I ever experienced total Rolex hate was on the Omega sub-forum of another well know site a couple of years ago.

At the time I was quite surprised, even a little shocked. The hate went on for a few pages, some people really take their distain for Rolex personally,

it's just a watch.

GradyPhilpott · 13 August 2013, 04:47 AM

I'm always interested in people's opinions of watches.

For a WIS, this is one of the greatest times to be alive, because there are so many ways to tell the time and really there are no bad options--from ten dollar Walmart specials to cell phones to Rolex to Patek Phillippe to one-off grand complications and everything in between.

Today, anyone can have a watch that suits his style, his budget, and his demands for accuracy, stability, and precision.

I love it!

eric23 · 13 August 2013, 04:50 AM

I have a few friends that bug me when I ware Panerai, But most people like or love Rolex. They are king of the high-end watch market.

krieves · 13 August 2013, 05:03 AM

Honestly, other than in a jewelry store, I've never had any one ever notice my Rolex. If they did, they kept it to themselves. Of course an Explorer II is kinda like a stealth Rolex, you know it's there but no one else does. ;)

bde · 13 August 2013, 07:46 AM

Funny enough, today I've had more people comment on my NATO strap matching my tie, than the fact that a Rolex is attached to said NATO.

Lucky777 · 13 August 2013, 07:47 AM

Too many other things in life of importance to spend it debating people who will never understand ..

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bde

Funny enough, today I've had more people comment on my NATO strap matching my tie, than the fact that a Rolex is attached to said NATO.

haha thats great, love the Natos

Billywiz · 13 August 2013, 08:10 AM

" Begrudgism"

jay1988 · 13 August 2013, 08:12 AM

Nothing wrong with having an opinion. Being rude about it is another thing entirely.

If someone genuinely said something like "how can you justify spending so much money on a watch?" and they were polite and genuinely intrigued then I would answer with things like:

1) Holds its value well
2) Highly liquid
3) Mechanical watches interest me
4) Sentimental gift from parents. Not many things they could give me that would last forever. Cars and houses are sold on but I can keep my watch forever.
5) Very mobile so I can take it everywhere and therefore experience the joy I get from looking at it all the time.

Any comments about brands? I'd tell them that the only brand I consider other than Rolex, is Patek and I can't afford one yet. AP watches are a no since they got rid of the 39mm RO and independent brands don't really appeal to me. If the person genuinely knew about watches I would be able to debate with him. If he was just some guy who hated a Rolex because "everyone has them" then he wouldn't be worth my time.

WatchFeen · 13 August 2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay1988

Nothing wrong with having an opinion. Being rude about it is another thing entirely.

If someone genuinely said something like "how can you justify spending so much money on a watch?" and they were polite and genuinely intrigued then I would answer with things like:

1) Holds its value well
2) Highly liquid
3) Mechanical watches interest me
4) Sentimental gift from parents. Not many things they could give me that would last forever. Cars and houses are sold on but I can keep my watch forever.
5) Very mobile so I can take it everywhere and therefore experience the joy I get from looking at it all the time.

Any comments about brands? I'd tell them that the only brand I consider other than Rolex, is Patek and I can't afford one yet. AP watches are a no since they got rid of the 39mm RO and independent brands don't really appeal to me. If the person genuinely knew about watches I would be able to debate with him. If he was just some guy who hated a Rolex because "everyone has them" then he wouldn't be worth my time.

i think its tough to argue with the point on "holding its value". well said..thanks for the response.

kilyung · 13 August 2013, 08:16 AM

An argument isn't worth the breath

HL65 · 13 August 2013, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

Macnavara · 13 August 2013, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Hell, Im too busy defending Tudor and NATO straps.

Don't waist your time with little people, their little thoughts and little regard for others.
dP

Tudor yes...nato no

cop414 · 13 August 2013, 08:48 AM

I don't mind a friendly discussion, heck I've had more than my fair share right here but when it come to mindless and gets nasty I'll just bow out. I'm not about to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man...

landroverking · 13 August 2013, 09:35 AM

Never happened to me. But the truth is there are better brands.
That doesn't change my love for the brand.

13 August 2013, 04:14 AM	#32
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Meh. I buy what I want and don't pay any attention to what other people think. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

13 August 2013, 04:47 AM	#36
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,485	I'm always interested in people's opinions of watches. For a WIS, this is one of the greatest times to be alive, because there are so many ways to tell the time and really there are no bad options--from ten dollar Walmart specials to cell phones to Rolex to Patek Phillippe to one-off grand complications and everything in between. Today, anyone can have a watch that suits his style, his budget, and his demands for accuracy, stability, and precision. I love it! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

13 August 2013, 05:03 AM	#38
krieves "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: Indiana Watch: Daytona or Exp II Posts: 262	Honestly, other than in a jewelry store, I've never had any one ever notice my Rolex. If they did, they kept it to themselves. Of course an Explorer II is kinda like a stealth Rolex, you know it's there but no one else does. ;) __________________ Proud owner of an Explorer II and a Stainless/18K gold Daytona.

13 August 2013, 08:48 AM	#48
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,826	I don't mind a friendly discussion, heck I've had more than my fair share right here but when it come to mindless and gets nasty I'll just bow out. I'm not about to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man... __________________ 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 & Night Club Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 August 2013, 04:18 AM	#34
Gmt master 2 c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: London Posts: 79	It's just jealousy, even if you believe that someone is wearing or driving or has something that you don't really like, why point it out to the person that has it. Just basic manners.

13 August 2013, 04:21 AM	#35
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Luckly I've had only positive experiences wearing Rolex and Omega all my life. The first time I ever experienced total Rolex hate was on the Omega sub-forum of another well know site a couple of years ago. At the time I was quite surprised, even a little shocked. The hate went on for a few pages, some people really take their distain for Rolex personally, it's just a watch.

13 August 2013, 04:50 AM	#37
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I have a few friends that bug me when I ware Panerai, But most people like or love Rolex. They are king of the high-end watch market.

13 August 2013, 07:46 AM	#39
bde "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Brad Location: Indiana Watch: -aholics anonymous Posts: 1,589	Funny enough, today I've had more people comment on my NATO strap matching my tie, than the fact that a Rolex is attached to said NATO.

13 August 2013, 07:47 AM	#40
Lucky777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: NJ Watch: Rolex 16610 Posts: 2,160	Too many other things in life of importance to spend it debating people who will never understand ..

13 August 2013, 08:10 AM	#42
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	" Begrudgism"

13 August 2013, 08:12 AM	#43
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	Nothing wrong with having an opinion. Being rude about it is another thing entirely. If someone genuinely said something like "how can you justify spending so much money on a watch?" and they were polite and genuinely intrigued then I would answer with things like: 1) Holds its value well 2) Highly liquid 3) Mechanical watches interest me 4) Sentimental gift from parents. Not many things they could give me that would last forever. Cars and houses are sold on but I can keep my watch forever. 5) Very mobile so I can take it everywhere and therefore experience the joy I get from looking at it all the time. Any comments about brands? I'd tell them that the only brand I consider other than Rolex, is Patek and I can't afford one yet. AP watches are a no since they got rid of the 39mm RO and independent brands don't really appeal to me. If the person genuinely knew about watches I would be able to debate with him. If he was just some guy who hated a Rolex because "everyone has them" then he wouldn't be worth my time.

13 August 2013, 08:16 AM	#45
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	An argument isn't worth the breath

13 August 2013, 09:35 AM	#49
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Never happened to me. But the truth is there are better brands. That doesn't change my love for the brand.

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