What do non-WIS's think a Rolex costs?

[seand442]

Everyone has something. Whether it be watches, cars, mountain bikes, shoes, etc. The same person who may think I am insane for buying a $7300 watch may own two $5000 mountain bikes. So, at the end of the day, you must ask yourself if it is what you want and does it make you happy. I don't have to justify my expenditures to anybody..................................except for the wife.

[clb521]

It's always interesting what people spend their money on. I've had alot of expensive hobbies over the years. Magic, saltwater fish tank, motorcycles, computers just to name a few. But out of all my hobbies, collecting watches is the only one that can be enjoyed almost 24/7. All you have to do is look down at your wrist to enjoy it. Many hobbies are only enjoyable for a few minutes a day or a couple hours on a weekend.

[Neil.tf001]

Before signing on and learning here, thanks TRF, I thought Rolex was the most expensive standard watch. However IMO I feel they are the best when taken into account, history, feel, ability to wear anywhere, quality, robust movement.
I could be wrong in most peoples eyes but to me rolex is the pinical, and is my Grail. I hope and look forward to replacing the one I had to sell 2 years ago.

[Watch Professor]

One reason for the incorrect information many people have is the merchandising of cheap Invictas on TV. A Sub Date look -a -like going for $79.00 influences how people evaluate the real thing. If an Invicta that looks like a Rolex goes for $79.00, then a real Rolex must be worth ten times as much, or $790.00. Tell them it's actually 100 times as much and they'll think you're crazy.

[clb521]

Originally Posted by Watch Professor

One reason for the incorrect information many people have is the merchandising of cheap Invictas on TV. A Sub Date look -a -like going for $79.00 influences how people evaluate the real thing. If an Invicta that looks like a Rolex goes for $79.00, then a real Rolex must be worth ten times as much, or $790.00. Tell them it's actually 100 times as much and they'll think you're crazy.

Those Invictas don't look anything like a Rolex. They may try but Rolex has them beat by thousands of miles.

[333D]

Most people I know lowball the guess as well. The thought of paying over $1500-2000 is inconceivable to most people (non-WIS). These same people think that the Movado they saw in the Macy's showcase is in the same category as a Rolex. Not that there's anything *wrong* with a Movado...

[Paul B]

Originally Posted by George Ab

I believe most people who think the cost is a grand or two are right, because that is what they should cost.

Amen brother!



Paul

[rosspanics]

Originally Posted by 333D

The thought of paying over $1500-2000 is inconceivable to most people (non-WIS).

Yeah, I have several friends who think I'm absolutely nuts. One friend asked me how much my Omega cost and I told him $1500 (bought it pre-owned) and he said I'm insane. Doesn't matter that he drives a brand new sports car and I have a 6 year old Honda that I'll have forever. Another friend makes over $500k a year and think anything over $30 (no kidding) on a watch is insane. To each is own.

The only redeeming thing for me with watches, and Rolexes in particular, is that they hold their value unlike a sports car or even stocks in some markets.

[mjrennie]

Originally Posted by Numismatist

WIS = Watch Idiot Savant

Basically, all of us on this board!

Thanks. Yes, agreed!

[oo7]

Originally Posted by Paul B

Amen brother!



Paul

Fair points but I respectfully disagree.

[gha]

I have friends who comment that it is ridiculous to buy a Rolex, but they have all sorts of native art (rings, pendants, etc.) & new Seiko's all the time because they wear out, get scratched up, etc. I don't have any rings or jewlery of any kind, just a few nice watches. I would say that they have spent far more than I have, but I really don't care either way. It just seems that sometimes people really need to be opinionated to try & justify what they are doing, & what they are spending their $ on.

[Wooddog44]

Originally Posted by diversified

The day I bought my Sub Date I went to a barbecue. One of my neighbors saw the the watch and admiringly said "I like the look of that watch but I can't see paying $500 for a watch".

Got my Sub as an anniversary present a couple of years ago and when I first wore it to work one of the women in my office said "That's a beautiful watch, aren't they like a thousand dollars?". I saw no need to make a point of "correcting" her so I just said that was pretty close.

[GJS]

A million billion $...

I thought my grandmother's TT DJ should cost around US$ 15k when I was younger.

I also thought sport models were also more than US$ 5k, even in the US.

Then I gradually learned enough about fine watches to know how much some cost, especially RLXS.

BTW, an SS Sub in Brazil costs around US$ 8k. That's why I asked for a pre-loved one for my 1st Rolex, as a gift from my grandparents.