Do you think that a Rolex intimidates people?

[Shikar]

Whenever I wear my Rolex every person within a 445 ft radius bows down to me.

Regards

[Speed]

Originally Posted by Ceramic

Let me tell you a real story.

I used to have a rectangle shape Armani ( with roman number silver dial ). The watch was really a crap. The clasp was opening and the watch was falling down from my wrist. Although the watch was authentic it had lots of inaccuracies like a fake watch. When I was washing the watch even very gently it was taking every drop inside and having foggy screen and so on.....

A girl in a pub noticed the watch and told that the watch is very very nice, and we had the rest of the conversation. When I met her second time after that day, she told me that the watch should be at least 1000 dollars... ( but I bought it for 55 dollars BNIB from Ebay )....

Last week I met her again and I was wearing my SUB C, she also noticed it, and told me that it is interesting watch but not as nice as the other one ( Armani ). I told her that it is normal cause it is way cheaper. And!!!!! she told me that it ( SUB C ) must be maximum worth of 100 dollars.

I felt very intimidated, I paid over 7 K for that :) and she said that ROLEX SUB C is worth of max 100 bucks!!!!

Did you get her phone number this time???

[SUPERDOC]

Originally Posted by xjeeunitx

No.

They don't care about your watch.

It's all in your head.

And lastly, get over yourself.

Easy there - if you read the previous posts - you would know that this is not about me wanting attention, and not about me thinking I'm special...

This is an intellectual query about the dynamics of sociology and psychology.

It was an intersesting observation that I had about the comments I receive.

Forgive me for trying to stimulate discussion more interesting than "I love my new sub!"...

I would suggest that you try to put some thought into someone's perspective - I am a physician - my watch comes into use repeatedly throughout the day, checking pulse rates, checking respiratory rates, checking timing of medication administration, and often the date when writing a prescription...
I don't wave my watches in anyones face, and I don't fish for compliments...

But when I'm looking at my watch counting heart rate - the patient will look at my watch as well --- they are close enough to read that it is a rolex..
They have no idea what a Ulysse Nardin, or Breguet, or Panerai is...

All I'm saying is that when I'm wearing a non-Rolex, I get more comments about the Watch - "nice watch" that's a "good looking watch" etc...


THIS IS JUST AN OBSERVATION - not a critical judgement on anyone in the world,

So the question is - do they not comment on the Rolex because it is a Rolex, or is it that the other brands are unique enough in design to get attention...

The counterpart to this is that almost all Rolex owners will comment -

[Ceramic]

Originally Posted by Speed

Did you get her phone number this time???

Already on first night...
I was p. off when she laughed and said that my SubC is an interesting watch... and I was more p off when she said that it must be around 100bucks...
Most people probably think that a nice high end watch should cost max 1K....
But for me....For a beautiful high end watch even paying 30K is worth!

[LTM]

While most people know what a Rolex is, in my experience, most people wouldn't know one if they saw one. I think that's why you hear so many people ask if they are fake.

[Ceramic]

Originally Posted by LTM

While most people know what a Rolex is, in my experience, most people wouldn't know one if they saw one. I think that's why you hear so many people ask if they are fake.

Exactly!

[horseco]

A solid 18k yg Rolex... possibly??? any thing without diamonds, no...

[GEO_79]

Originally Posted by LTM

While most people know what a Rolex is, in my experience, most people wouldn't know one if they saw one. I think that's why you hear so many people ask if they are fake.

yes...people think that all rolex watches should look like a rolex day date

[Oldwilsonian]

Originally Posted by NAVY

While I like Rolex, it seems that only "Rolex owners" ask these questions over and over and over...

Are they lacking self confidence and need others to constantly tell them they own a nice watch ... I don't see these type of threads with other (insert brand name) watch owners. Are some Rolex watch owners that shallow in their thought process, that once a Rolex is strapped to their wrist, they immediately think the spot light is "on them" and everyone will say in hushed voices, "wow, is that a Rolex he's wearing ... he must be super wealthy ... I wonder if they're a celebrity .........."

Enough of these threads ... as others have said, it's only a watch and no one notices or cares ... REALLY ... no one cares what's on our wrist
It's only a figment of our imagination that we think others notice - the sooner we realize this and enjoy our watches for what they are, and stop making up foolish threads, the better off we'll be.

It's only a watch folks and a watch does not tell others anything about who we really are as a "person". If you think it does, then it's time to look in a mirror, have a chat with yourself and re-evaluate your life!!
Cheers,

John

Well said,

[floater156]

Originally Posted by Alcan

No. 99.999% of the people on this planet wouldn't recognize a Rolex if you smacked 'em in the eye with it. They've probably heard the name and developed unrealistic perceptions about them, but that's about it.

x2

[Le Chef]

99% of the population wouldn't know a Rolex if they tripped over one. And even if they did they wouldn't care.

I don't think the majority of the population are that shallow and spineless that they would be intimidated by a Rolex. What you;re experiencing is your own neurosis, not some social phenomena.

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by Rsvrider

Really? I am sorry if what i wrote made me come across as a demi-God.
Lets see if I can explain better: For watch lovers I dont think is an issue at all. For people that are not watch lovers but recognize the watch it may be an issue just bc most of the movies/tv shows etc have used in the past Rolex watches for the less than desirable characters (think drug dealers or the guys from Jersey Shore).Thats all.
But dont place much value in what I say, I am just an average joe with an average life and and an average IQ.
This is why Im here, to learn.

No. My comments absolutely were not directed at you, rather I was using a statement you had posted regarding how oftentimes Rolex owners are stereotyped in a certain negative light by others. I was agreeing with your statement. Sorry for the confusion. Much apologies.

The demi-god comment was directed at those on this board who believe we should all somehow directly or indirectly bow down to them because they are a rolex owner and either in the Top 1%, well-educated, or have some self-importance regarding their profession. The reality is if you feel this way, don't be dumb enough to publicly brag about your self-importance, especially not on a public forum where the stupidity of your words will likely be recorded for posterity. You're not going to win any friends this way, but the concept of humility is likely pretty much all but lost on these individuals.

[GuyC]

Most people don't care about watches. To them it's just another jewelry accesory.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by liuk3

To be honest reading some of the things posted on this forum make me not blame people for a negative view or stereotype of Rolex owners. First of all, it seems like many are always fishing for some kind of compliment from others for wearing a Rolex watch. I love my watches, and I don't need people to tell me how great they are.

Second, I often read posts wrought with condescension or superiority. Memorable posts coming to mind have included words such as being "firmly in the top 1%" (LOL), bragging about wealth, how superior their profession might be, or how well-educated they are. "God complex" comes to mind when I read these posts. It's actually pretty laughable at times how full of themselves some people can get. I can only surmise that many non-Rolex owners are able to pick up on the attitudes of these people likely strongly lacking in E.Q. and thereby perpetuating a negative sterotype to Rolex owners. The saddest part is that these people likely have no clue how negatively they carry themselves to the average person around them.

I count as close friends people of a wide variety of socioeconomic demographics and backgrounds. It's made my life much more fullfilling. What success I have is as much to do with dumb luck to have been raised in the environment I was. I don't begrudge someone if they aren't in the top 1% or didn't go to an Ivy league school. I was just lucky to have received opportunities in my life. Hope this post might get Rolex owners to potentially check themselves and re-evaluate how they treat others. I can imagine some Rolex owners do enough on their own to damage our collective reputations or stereotypes.

I find portions of this reply to be insidiously intolerant. At first, I was going to let your mildly worded attacks go without comment, but decided that I must speak out.

I certainly have said some of the things you mention in your second paragraph, and am proud of all that I have said on this forum. I have and continue to put in hundreds of thousands of hours of work to firmly ensconce myself in the top 1%, with this success being a small part of the symbolism represented in my watch. I bring this up only when others ask why we wear our Rolexes and what they mean to us. I wear my Rolex, in part, as a symbol of all the accomplishments I have achieved over the decades, and being a successful business owner is one of the achievements I celebrate with it. I also have said that I keep people alive when they would otherwise die and bring them back to life when they do die. This is most certainly very true and a direct description of my profession. Any inferences you make about superiority are merely your own conclusions.

None of my success in life, which I partly symbolize to myself with my Rolex, had anything to do with dumb luck. Rather, I have spent decades working incredibly hard to have achieved my place in life. I am incredibly proud of what I have done, who I am, what I do, and the watch I wear to symbolize it all. While I don't care in the least what you or those like you think about me, or that you find my attitudes and opinions offensive, I will not tolerate being attacked without standing up for myself. When I describe who I am and why I wear my Rolex, I do not denigrate you or those like you, and I keep my opinions about you and those like you to myself as they are neither complimentary nor Rolex related.

I wear my Rolex for me for all the reasons I've stated in numerous threads here without a care in the world for what others think about my watch. I certainly notice other people noticing my watch, but I don't wear it for them, couldn't care less if the say anything about it, and don't carry myself or act any differently since gracing my wrist with this wonderful time piece.

I certainly think you are entitled to your opinions about me and those like me, but I will not tolerate even subtle attacks on who I am and why I wear my Rolex without reply. Good day to you.

To the OP, I am sorry for the thread hijack, and I have no idea if a Rolex intimidates people. I don't think it has changed people's view of me who knew me before I wore my time piece as it is only a watch. I will say, as you are a fellow physician, that I certainly notice my patients looking at my time piece during the 5 or so minutes I have with them before rendering them unto near death. I have not yet had a patient mention my watch, but they usually are experiencing an unspoken terror of the events that are about to occur when I meet them, so I would think commenting on my golden watch would be low on their priority list.

[jrd21]

The only two compliments I've ever received in twenty years were directed towards the strap on my AP Safari and the orange bezel on an Omega PO. Lesson learned, doesn't matter what others think and frankly most don't really give a sh*t.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

... To the OP, I am sorry for the thread hijack, and I have no idea if a Rolex intimidates people. I don't think it has changed people's view of me who knew me before I wore my time piece as it is only a watch. I will say, as you are a fellow physician, that I certainly notice my patients looking at my time piece during the 5 or so minutes I have with them before rendering them unto near death. I have not yet had a patient mention my watch, but they usually are experiencing an unspoken terror of the events that are about to occur when I meet them, so I would think commenting on my golden watch would be low on their priority list.

I'm sure your actions are for their long term benefit but what do you do to these people?

[FX44]

I do agree that most people don't know what watch you are wearing and most people really don't care but for those that do recognize the brand I don't believe they feel intimidated by seeing you wear a Rolex. I do think they will look at you differently either in a bad light or a good light.

When I see someone wearing a Rolex I do look at them differently. I think to myself this person must have their financial house in order to wear a watch like that (unless it was given as a gift) or this guy is a dumb @$$ for going into debt over a luxury watch and living above his means.

I think we all know the type. Some people drive cars and buy houses they obviously can't afford. Others live within their means while being able to appreciate some of the finer things in life, as it should be.

Intimidated no, jealous maybe, either way if you wear a Rolex and someone knows you are wearing a Rolex they are going to look at you differently. Guess what, if you drive a Ferrari they are going to look at you differently too, so what, it comes with the territory, live with it and as long as you are living within your means be proud. If you are not living within your means well............that's another thread.

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

None of my success in life, which I partly symbolize to myself with my Rolex, had anything to do with dumb luck. Rather, I have spent decades working incredibly hard to have achieved my place in life. I am incredibly proud of what I have done, who I am, what I do, and the watch I wear to symbolize it all.

I couldn't have said it better myself, Dr. JBA!

[handsfull]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I find portions of this reply to be insidiously intolerant. At first, I was going to let your mildly worded attacks go without comment, but decided that I must speak out.

I certainly have said some of the things you mention in your second paragraph, and am proud of all that I have said on this forum. I have and continue to put in hundreds of thousands of hours of work to firmly ensconce myself in the top 1%, with this success being a small part of the symbolism represented in my watch. I bring this up only when others ask why we wear our Rolexes and what they mean to us. I wear my Rolex, in part, as a symbol of all the accomplishments I have achieved over the decades, and being a successful business owner is one of the achievements I celebrate with it. I also have said that I keep people alive when they would otherwise die and bring them back to life when they do die. This is most certainly very true and a direct description of my profession. Any inferences you make about superiority are merely your own conclusions.

None of my success in life, which I partly symbolize to myself with my Rolex, had anything to do with dumb luck. Rather, I have spent decades working incredibly hard to have achieved my place in life. I am incredibly proud of what I have done, who I am, what I do, and the watch I wear to symbolize it all. While I don't care in the least what you or those like you think about me, or that you find my attitudes and opinions offensive, I will not tolerate being attacked without standing up for myself. When I describe who I am and why I wear my Rolex, I do not denigrate you or those like you, and I keep my opinions about you and those like you to myself as they are neither complimentary nor Rolex related.

I wear my Rolex for me for all the reasons I've stated in numerous threads here without a care in the world for what others think about my watch. I certainly notice other people noticing my watch, but I don't wear it for them, couldn't care less if the say anything about it, and don't carry myself or act any differently since gracing my wrist with this wonderful time piece.

I certainly think you are entitled to your opinions about me and those like me, but I will not tolerate even subtle attacks on who I am and why I wear my Rolex without reply. Good day to you.

To the OP, I am sorry for the thread hijack, and I have no idea if a Rolex intimidates people. I don't think it has changed people's view of me who knew me before I wore my time piece as it is only a watch. I will say, as you are a fellow physician, that I certainly notice my patients looking at my time piece during the 5 or so minutes I have with them before rendering them unto near death. I have not yet had a patient mention my watch, but they usually are experiencing an unspoken terror of the events that are about to occur when I meet them, so I would think commenting on my golden watch would be low on their priority list.

This is the most absurd post I've ever seen on the forum. Quite possibly on any forum. Reread your post again.....carefully. If you don't see anything wrong with it, print it and hand it off to a stranger and ask their opinion...see what they say. I would never allow a Doctor which such arrogance to work on/with....or even be near myself - or my family.

Time in the military would have served you well.

[floater156]

No. I don't think people recognize them.

[liuk3]

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I find portions of this reply to be insidiously intolerant. At first, I was going to let your mildly worded attacks go without comment, but decided that I must speak out.

I certainly have said some of the things you mention in your second paragraph, and am proud of all that I have said on this forum. I have and continue to put in hundreds of thousands of hours of work to firmly ensconce myself in the top 1%, with this success being a small part of the symbolism represented in my watch. I bring this up only when others ask why we wear our Rolexes and what they mean to us. I wear my Rolex, in part, as a symbol of all the accomplishments I have achieved over the decades, and being a successful business owner is one of the achievements I celebrate with it. I also have said that I keep people alive when they would otherwise die and bring them back to life when they do die. This is most certainly very true and a direct description of my profession. Any inferences you make about superiority are merely your own conclusions.

None of my success in life, which I partly symbolize to myself with my Rolex, had anything to do with dumb luck. Rather, I have spent decades working incredibly hard to have achieved my place in life. I am incredibly proud of what I have done, who I am, what I do, and the watch I wear to symbolize it all. While I don't care in the least what you or those like you think about me, or that you find my attitudes and opinions offensive, I will not tolerate being attacked without standing up for myself. When I describe who I am and why I wear my Rolex, I do not denigrate you or those like you, and I keep my opinions about you and those like you to myself as they are neither complimentary nor Rolex related.

I wear my Rolex for me for all the reasons I've stated in numerous threads here without a care in the world for what others think about my watch. I certainly notice other people noticing my watch, but I don't wear it for them, couldn't care less if the say anything about it, and don't carry myself or act any differently since gracing my wrist with this wonderful time piece.

I certainly think you are entitled to your opinions about me and those like me, but I will not tolerate even subtle attacks on who I am and why I wear my Rolex without reply. Good day to you.

To the OP, I am sorry for the thread hijack, and I have no idea if a Rolex intimidates people. I don't think it has changed people's view of me who knew me before I wore my time piece as it is only a watch. I will say, as you are a fellow physician, that I certainly notice my patients looking at my time piece during the 5 or so minutes I have with them before rendering them unto near death. I have not yet had a patient mention my watch, but they usually are experiencing an unspoken terror of the events that are about to occur when I meet them, so I would think commenting on my golden watch would be low on their priority list.

I never specifically referred to you. You are in fact outting yourself in this category. I would take the time to try to better clarify my viewpoint to you, but to my earlier post I fear the whole concept would be lost and wasted as you clearly do not even remotely comprehend my points. We clearly have different values. Good day to you.

[snaggle]

I think everyone needs to calm down - and respect everyone’s opinion, and certainly the OP's question and not to flame.

Everyone needs to remember that everyone has different personalities and opinions, and you can’t go around flaming other people even if their personality is getting attraction and wanting to receive compliments about their watch.

People are replying "why do you care what people think, who cares, Rolex does not intimidate, wear your watch and shut up" etc etc. Look, some people care about what people think - and some don't care at all. Maybe there are some in between too - who knows?

Point of the fact is - You can’t tell someone how to think or react about their own belongings. The OP asked a question - if you have nothing nice to say - don't say it at all and leave it to yourself. No need to flame and create a mess out of everything.

In reality nobody will ever know if Rolexes are in fact intimidating. Many people notice your Rolex and don't say nice watch because they are extremely jealous and do not want to make people feel good about themselves. Most of the people in this world are not fortunate enough to own a high end watch. Keep that in mind.



CALM down people!!

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by handsfull

This is the most absurd post I've ever seen on the forum. Quite possibly on any forum. Reread your post again.....carefully. If you don't see anything wrong with it, print it and hand it off to a stranger and ask their opinion...see what they say. I would never allow a Doctor which such arrogance to work on/with....or even be near myself - or my family.

Time in the military would have served you well.

X2

I'm really quite speechless at the moment (trust me, that doesn't happen very often). There's really nothing to say or add to this. When someone else's perception of the world and their place in it is so far out there, it's usually best to just move on.

Have a nice day, everyone.

[DARK_KNIGHT]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

I'm sure your actions are for their long term benefit but what do you do to these people?

He is either an anesthesiologist or a Surgeon. But I got lost with his "I own a business".......unless he is referring to his own clinic, or maybe he is a business owner as well as a physician?!!?

I'm a physician too and I know that people/patients feel we have a Demi-God Complex.

[DARK_KNIGHT]

I certainly hope no one ever feels intimidated by a Rolex, even the solid gold ones.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by DARK_KNIGHT

He is either an anesthesiologist or a Surgeon. But I got lost with his "I own a business".......unless he is referring to his own clinic, or maybe he is a business owner as well as a physician?!!?

I'm a physician too and I know that people/patients feel we have a Demi-God Complex.

Yep, owner of my own practice, and an anesthesiologist. And now that I know you're a physician, your 'fecal impaction' quote makes more sense. GI doc?

[masterserg]

In my experience, most people couldn't give a rat's a$$.

PS, not really relevant but I have nothing but respect for anesthesiologists.

[kareemthedream33]

Originally Posted by masterserg

In my experience, most people couldn't give a rat's a$$.

PS, not really relevant but I have nothing but respect for anesthesiologists.

X2. I always tell friends if you think spending money on a watch will impress people (girls) then get a sports car because nobody cares about your watch.

[JustABreathAway]

Originally Posted by handsfull

This is the most absurd post ...

Originally Posted by liuk3

I never specifically referred to you...

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

X2

I'm really quite speechless at the moment ...

I was going to reply to each of you, but I will take the sound advice of 'snaggle' and just move on.

[Le Chef]

"...and the watch I wear to symbolize it all."

What pretentious shallow twaddle! If a watch symbolizes who you are and what you have accomplished then as a human being you have a very long way to go.