Anyone ever been chastised for owning a Rolex (or other luxury watch)

[easterbunny]

Originally Posted by jvb.nc

quite so this.

on more than two or three occasions.

someone called me out on my zipps once.

[othertbone]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Years ago a friend of mine decided to return to college at the age of 32. He wore a two tone Sub. During class the professor asked him if that was a Rolex, he answered that it was, somewhat taken back by the out of the blue and off topic question. The professor then went into a public tirade about how many poor people could have been fed for the obscene amount of money he had paid for THAT watch!
Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

There will always be d*cks in the world...

[Steerpike999]

"Life is too short to wear a cheap watch"

[Jona]

Originally Posted by Alan111

Wow. Angry much?

Yes and with good cause I assure you.

[pigman08]

I was with my wife at her grandmother’s funeral, and my brother-in-law felt that was an appropriate time to tell several other family members how much my wife’s MOP Datejust with a domed WG/diamond bezel cost... There was no segue leading up to the comment, so I have no clue WTF that was about... Usually I’m the turd in the punch bowl at such occasions, but he took the home the trophy that day.


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[daOnlyBG]

Originally Posted by Max7857

Actually Einstein wore a Longine

Actually, he had multiple timepieces.



Also, that Longines wristwatch replaced his Patek pocket watch, which he ordered the year that he published his paper on the theory of relativity and proceeded to keep for a couple decades.

[RolexZen]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Years ago a friend of mine decided to return to college at the age of 32. He wore a two tone Sub. During class the professor asked him if that was a Rolex, he answered that it was, somewhat taken back by the out of the blue and off topic question. The professor then went into a public tirade about how many poor people could have been fed for the obscene amount of money he had paid for THAT watch!

Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

No, that’s never happened to me.

And girls’ panties don’t drop when I wear my 15202.

And salesmen at watch boutiques don’t laugh in my face when I ask to see high demand watches.

But nice story, OP.

[siempreko]

When I was in grad school, a classmate loudly exclaimed how her “smart” watch could do “SO MUCH MORE” than my silly sub...


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[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Years ago a friend of mine decided to return to college at the age of 32. He wore a two tone Sub. During class the professor asked him if that was a Rolex, he answered that it was, somewhat taken back by the out of the blue and off topic question. The professor then went into a public tirade about how many poor people could have been fed for the obscene amount of money he had paid for THAT watch!

Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

College (at least in the US) is now ridiculously expensive, and for the most part ridiculously worthless. So... the price of his Rolex would only be able feed a mere fraction of those who could be fed with the bloated tuition he’s paying for said professor’s worthless tirade.


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[breitlings]

Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Actually, he had multiple timepieces.



Also, that Longines wristwatch replaced his Patek pocket watch, which he ordered the year that he published his paper on the theory of relativity and proceeded to keep for a couple decades.

I'd love a write up of Einsteins watches... Truly a titan. He was an expert witness for my grandfather once. I recall him telling me the story of him asking his client if he knew any notable people who could discuss theoretical context around his patent. After thinking for a moment he said: "Would Einstein do?"

Apparently he was able to speak in such a manner that a jury and the judge were (my grandfather preferred jury trials for complex IP litigation whereas most sought bench trials) enchanted and could understand every word of this bleeding edge technology. After his testimony the judge said "I wish my high school science teacher was as good at explaining scientific theory as you are" or something to that effect.

[Mwilsey103]

Here’s a guy , the professor, probably pulling in over $100 k for very little effort and he’s gonna cash in on a big pension courtesy of the tax payers. And he’s passing judgment on a guy who worked hard and earned the right to purchase a nice watch ! Give me a break. Typical left wing collegiate attitude.

[porschejeff]

Then you have idiots like Elizabeth Warren chastising billionaires. It's a bad thing you were able to create a successful product/business and get rich?

[kieselguhr]

Originally Posted by siempreko

When I was in grad school, a classmate loudly exclaimed how her “smart” watch could do “SO MUCH MORE” than my silly sub...


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And it can.

Addendum: just realized how this reads. Just stating the obvious. But we don’t love our mechanical pieces just for telling time.

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Ibtl.

[daveo5]

Wear short sleeve shirts on the days you have that professor. Flaunt it, throw it in his face and sit up front. Grind it in, the arrogant bastard!



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[In-Cog-Neeto]

Originally Posted by Dirt

Never been chastised for owning anything in particular let alone a Rolex watch.

I have been chastised for getting a bit ahead of myself once.
And definately chastised due to being guilty by association for looking to teenagers or anyone under 26 years old for all the required solutions for the current climate emergency(or what ever it is today).

“How dare you”

[adawil2002]

No, no one notices.

[Rockland]

A rolex is not an overly expensive watch. People generally believe its more expensive than it actually is. Good marketing.

[blue lion]

Wouldn't care if I was. But no.

[logo]

I just respond that Rolex is for closers

[Phooi]

Closest thing was some guy telling me that my SubC was made in China.

[Seibei]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Years ago a friend of mine decided to return to college at the age of 32. He wore a two tone Sub. During class the professor asked him if that was a Rolex, he answered that it was, somewhat taken back by the out of the blue and off topic question. The professor then went into a public tirade about how many poor people could have been fed for the obscene amount of money he had paid for THAT watch!
Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

Perhaps an appropriate comeback could have been something along these lines: "Thank you for your opinion. I will tell you what I think of you, but it will have to be in private because I have some class."

[Dan Pierce]

I find the story hard to believe. Seems like I've heard this before, similar to waking up in a hotel bathtub with a missing kidney.
dP

[junamuan]

Originally Posted by siempreko

When I was in grad school, a classmate loudly exclaimed how her “smart” watch could do “SO MUCH MORE” than my silly sub...


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She's not wrong but that does not necessarily make her smart.

[SS Oyster]

He should have asked the professor if he owned his home. If yes, he could say that if he lived in a box on the street he could have fed so many of his fellow homeless with his mortgage payments.


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[SS Oyster]

Or, show up the next next day with a Platinum Nautilus.


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[Easy E]

Originally Posted by schoolboy

Hahahaha OMG...

This happened to me with a relative.

I was wearing my bluesy, and she asked how much it cost

I said 13

She said “$13 hundred on a watch???”

I just kinda nodded after that


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Odd, that reads almost verbatim a conversation I had with my wife....works

[PatekSF]

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Years ago a friend of mine decided to return to college at the age of 32. He wore a two tone Sub. During class the professor asked him if that was a Rolex, he answered that it was, somewhat taken back by the out of the blue and off topic question. The professor then went into a public tirade about how many poor people could have been fed for the obscene amount of money he had paid for THAT watch!
Anyone else ever experience anything like this?

Not surprising ... there is an all-out war in this country against the wealthy.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Never been “chastised” but have been teased many times by my friends who think it’s ridiculous to spend this much on a watch.
And they’re pretty much right.

I disagree with that. You aren't really "spending" the money, as the wealth hasn't evaporated, its simply on your wrist instead of in the bank. People who wouldn't think twice about every several years spending $50,000 on a 3-series BMW that depreciates $10,000 in the first year, think that spending $10,000 on a watch that depreciates $1,000 in the first year is irresponsible.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by Steerpike999

"Life is too short to wear a cheap watch"

I rather enjoy wearing my cheap watches.

We all have different priorities and some of us have a broader interest that goes beyond the price tag.

Originally Posted by Tangier11

Anyone ever been chastised for owning a Rolex (or other luxury watch)

My sister was indignant when I bought my Explorer and maybe with some justification as they were hit hard by the crash of 2008.

I reminded her that when I was working my way through college and grad school, not one family member lifted a finger to offer any help at all and that I felt I deserved something to celebrate my accomplishments, especially in light of the sacrifices I made during that time.

The truth hurts sometimes.