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Numismatist · 7 October 2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nfld

Why should I buy a Rolex? I do have the means to make such a purchase and I am certainly leaning towards purchasing a Rolex for myself and as an eventual hand-me-down to my Grandson. However my neighbor, who can easily afford to buy a dozen Rolexs, is adamant that this is a waste of good hard money to purchase a Rolex, as it is just a watch that tells time just as good as any other $50 watch. I would like to hear from bother sides of the spectrum on this issue. I was all set to buy a Rolex this month but now my neighbor has me rethinking the idea.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to reply..

Well, Tiger Woods is sponsoring them now...you play golf?

Sixxgrand1 · 7 October 2011, 01:29 AM

As the weather cools here in the north my wife or myself starts a fire in our wood stove to heat our little place as most of the folks do on the local acreages in these parts. We love the simplicity and comfort of the warm, soothing wood heat. All four of our vehicles do not add up to the price of a Daytona - yet we love the ease of serviceability and the proven engineering which has kept them running for 30+ years. When we put on our ROLEX in the morning - they impart the same feeling as the most simple and enjoyable things in life should. Not an investment. Not a status symbol. But a fine piece of proven engineering - a wear it and forget it timepiece. Not to be coddled or too precious to wear through anything. Once you own one - you'll know.

garyfromleeds · 7 October 2011, 01:34 AM

Rolex isnt for you if you need our opionion !

CH69 · 7 October 2011, 02:41 AM

A Rolex is a "want" and NOT a "need"...

if you have doubts...you don't want it bad enough...so the money may be better off spent on something you want more than the Rolex...

SteKos · 7 October 2011, 03:06 AM

All the cook kids are doing it. But the first one ain't free.

Lagunatic · 7 October 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jctrolex

I think you have to first ask yourself why do you want a Rolex. To say a Rolex is an investment is, in my opinion, 100% pure BS. An investment is defined as something that would grow in value overtime, a Rolex doesn't it just loses less than most other watches if you ever want to sell it. My investments are in stocks and mutual funds not watches. I buy watches from the profit of my investments.
A fine mechanical watch (Rolex or any other brands) for me is like other fine things in life that I enjoy and appreciate, an object of desire. I only buy it out of my play money, you should never stress over how much money you spend on it. Sure one can have peanut sandwich for supper everyday but I'd like to splurge for a T-bone or a lobster whenever I can afford it. Life would really suck if you look back on your death bed and have millions in the bank but never know the taste of a T-bone.
If you have the means and think you would really enjoy owning one for whatever reason I'd say go for it.

mike · 7 October 2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by petesjag

Im not going to try and convince you or anybody to buy a Rolex or any other thing...if you need to be convinced then you should hold on to your cash and spend it on something you want....
Just my 2 cents....
Pete

Well said.

GoldenBear · 7 October 2011, 10:28 AM

Some people drink wine out of a box, some people dive a Hyundai, some people steal ketchup from McDonalds...do you want to live your life that way or do you want to enjoy the means that you might (assumedly) have to spend on the finer things in life...

NBB · 7 October 2011, 10:32 AM

Convince you to buy a Rolex? Your neighbor can buy 10 but thinks they are overpriced so he won't buy any? Really? Are you and your neighbor 10 years old?

As an adult you should be able to decide what to buy based on readily available information and the means available to you.

Vetteman · 7 October 2011, 11:47 AM

Jared's had them 45% off.... Oh...too Late for you

Roley · 7 October 2011, 11:58 AM

gwozhog · 7 October 2011, 12:17 PM

You should go buy a bottle of Patron. Drink about 6-7 shots and then do what your heart tells you. One can only walk down the path of enlightenment by himself.

Green Arrow · 7 October 2011, 03:16 PM

I have a Seiko Tuna SBBN 015 quartz that is a fabulous watch. If you are simply looking for a fabulous way to tell time, then the phone will work, or a great quartz as well.

I've worn perhaps 50 different watches over the past 40 years, starting with Timex, but with my first "grail" watch being my GMT from the 70s. I now wear a Submariner Ceramic. I like the quality of the clasp, the new blue lume, the way the second hand glides, the feel of the detentes when I move the timing bezel, and the size and feel of the watch. Mine is Two Tone although I've owned full gold, and full steel as well.

These watches either sing to you, or they are truly a waste of money. If you aren't strongly motivated to buy one of these, then buy a quartz or a phone, donate the savings to your choice of charities, and sleep well with a good feeling. If you are strongly motivated to buy a Rolex, then nothing said either way will have an effect on your thinking. Good luck whichever way you go.

Blazer · 7 October 2011, 04:06 PM

You buy a Rolex because every-time you look at your wrist you will know what love is. There is nothing that you will ever own that is as close to you as the art that is Rolex.
Although polishing the bloody thing 30 times a day can be a pain in the a.... LOL.

That's my opion anyway.

The Godzilla · 7 October 2011, 06:22 PM

100 over of replies just to convince you to buy a Rolex?

still not convinced?

go buy Timex

Numone · 8 October 2011, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MB7000

If you need convincing , then don't do it.

Agree. I have many watches, but always wanted a Rolex. Had it for a couple of months and smile when I look at it, so if YOU don't want one, I wouldn't bother...

Route 66 · 8 October 2011, 02:16 AM

I would never try to convince anyone to buy a Rolex. If you don't already know that you want one, then you'd be wasting your money on the watch.

f458 · 8 October 2011, 02:34 AM

Agree, you either just do it, i decided i wanted one & just did my homework for about 2 weeks & bang LV. I am already thinking of my next quality watch a pam. You are thinking too hard about it, even if you get one, you can re sell the next year & you wont lose that much $.

firstOwatch · 8 October 2011, 04:15 AM

Why ?

I never convince my friends to buy EXTRA convertible roadster or top high-end coffee gears!

Just let them try it, some get in

most still out!

" It is sad to live in poor and die in poor!
But it is INSANE to live in poor and die in rich!"

Spending is Sharing

RFR · 8 October 2011, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rossi46

Because of this

Totally AGREE with you Rossie :)
I have been wanting a Rolex for a while now but I am going to get one soon because of him- Tiger!!!

NBB · 8 October 2011, 08:46 AM

If you have to be convinced Then you certainly can't afford one. I might suggest you look at the Citizen brand of watch. It's very nice and you probably won't stress too much.

chazha · 8 October 2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NBB

If you have to be convinced Then you certainly can't afford one. I might suggest you look at the Citizen brand of watch. It's very nice and you probably won't stress too much.

Lool

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RolexPete32 · 8 October 2011, 10:20 AM

What model of rolex were you considering? In case that has not already been covered. I am not a rich guy and I have two. Not sure why I bought the second but the first to me represented the first real luxury item I ever bought and to mark a great new job I started in fact it was also for turning 30 so it meant alot more then telling time. It was for me to say after all the years of hard work from being on the street for a short time when I was 19 to living in a downtown condo when I was 30. I felt like I made it and the Rolex watch marked this time in my life where I felt like a million bucks.

z0mghenry · 8 October 2011, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nfld

Why should I buy a Rolex? I do have the means to make such a purchase and I am certainly leaning towards purchasing a Rolex for myself and as an eventual hand-me-down to my Grandson. However my neighbor, who can easily afford to buy a dozen Rolexs, is adamant that this is a waste of good hard money to purchase a Rolex, as it is just a watch that tells time just as good as any other $50 watch. I would like to hear from bother sides of the spectrum on this issue. I was all set to buy a Rolex this month but now my neighbor has me rethinking the idea.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to reply..

IMO, you should buy a Rolex only if you don't need to be convinced.

Oyster1982 · 8 October 2011, 12:53 PM

Let me help convince you;

That would make me buy a Rolex.

DCgator · 8 October 2011, 01:06 PM

I will neither encourage or discourage you from buying a Rolex. That is totally your call, regardless of motive, reason, or desire.

Atomant · 8 October 2011, 03:35 PM

It took me 10 years before I pulled the trigger on a Rolex. And when I did. I never regretted on my choice. Only regretted why didn't I do it earlier.

siewmaiwatch · 8 October 2011, 05:21 PM

hope it goes the way you really want it to. all the best.

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Sixxgrand1 Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Watch: EXP I & II Posts: 825	As the weather cools here in the north my wife or myself starts a fire in our wood stove to heat our little place as most of the folks do on the local acreages in these parts. We love the simplicity and comfort of the warm, soothing wood heat. All four of our vehicles do not add up to the price of a Daytona - yet we love the ease of serviceability and the proven engineering which has kept them running for 30+ years. When we put on our ROLEX in the morning - they impart the same feeling as the most simple and enjoyable things in life should. Not an investment. Not a status symbol. But a fine piece of proven engineering - a wear it and forget it timepiece. Not to be coddled or too precious to wear through anything. Once you own one - you'll know.

7 October 2011, 01:34 AM	#93
garyfromleeds Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Gary Location: leeds Watch: Deepsea D Blue Posts: 454	Rolex isnt for you if you need our opionion !

7 October 2011, 02:41 AM	#94
CH69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 122	A Rolex is a "want" and NOT a "need"... if you have doubts...you don't want it bad enough...so the money may be better off spent on something you want more than the Rolex...

7 October 2011, 03:06 AM	#95
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	All the cook kids are doing it. But the first one ain't free.

7 October 2011, 10:32 AM	#99
NBB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Roger Location: UK/USA Posts: 28	Convince you to buy a Rolex? Your neighbor can buy 10 but thinks they are overpriced so he won't buy any? Really? Are you and your neighbor 10 years old? As an adult you should be able to decide what to buy based on readily available information and the means available to you.

7 October 2011, 11:58 AM	#101
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7 October 2011, 12:17 PM	#102
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	You should go buy a bottle of Patron. Drink about 6-7 shots and then do what your heart tells you. One can only walk down the path of enlightenment by himself.

7 October 2011, 03:16 PM	#103
Green Arrow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	I have a Seiko Tuna SBBN 015 quartz that is a fabulous watch. If you are simply looking for a fabulous way to tell time, then the phone will work, or a great quartz as well. I've worn perhaps 50 different watches over the past 40 years, starting with Timex, but with my first "grail" watch being my GMT from the 70s. I now wear a Submariner Ceramic. I like the quality of the clasp, the new blue lume, the way the second hand glides, the feel of the detentes when I move the timing bezel, and the size and feel of the watch. Mine is Two Tone although I've owned full gold, and full steel as well. These watches either sing to you, or they are truly a waste of money. If you aren't strongly motivated to buy one of these, then buy a quartz or a phone, donate the savings to your choice of charities, and sleep well with a good feeling. If you are strongly motivated to buy a Rolex, then nothing said either way will have an effect on your thinking. Good luck whichever way you go.

7 October 2011, 04:06 PM	#104
Blazer Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Andrew Location: Western Australia Watch: President/Datejust Posts: 27	You buy a Rolex because every-time you look at your wrist you will know what love is. There is nothing that you will ever own that is as close to you as the art that is Rolex. Although polishing the bloody thing 30 times a day can be a pain in the a.... LOL. That's my opion anyway.

7 October 2011, 06:22 PM	#105
The Godzilla Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 200	100 over of replies just to convince you to buy a Rolex? still not convinced? go buy Timex

8 October 2011, 02:16 AM	#107
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	I would never try to convince anyone to buy a Rolex. If you don't already know that you want one, then you'd be wasting your money on the watch.

8 October 2011, 02:34 AM	#108
f458 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: canada Watch: DSSD 114060 sub bl Posts: 130	Agree, you either just do it, i decided i wanted one & just did my homework for about 2 weeks & bang LV. I am already thinking of my next quality watch a pam. You are thinking too hard about it, even if you get one, you can re sell the next year & you wont lose that much $.

8 October 2011, 04:15 AM	#109
firstOwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: Disneyland, Calif Watch: 20th Moon, ND Sub. Posts: 931	Why ? I never convince my friends to buy EXTRA convertible roadster or top high-end coffee gears! Just let them try it, some get in most still out! " It is sad to live in poor and die in poor! But it is INSANE to live in poor and die in rich!" Spending is Sharing

8 October 2011, 08:46 AM	#111
NBB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Roger Location: UK/USA Posts: 28	If you have to be convinced Then you certainly can't afford one. I might suggest you look at the Citizen brand of watch. It's very nice and you probably won't stress too much.

8 October 2011, 10:20 AM	#113
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	What model of rolex were you considering? In case that has not already been covered. I am not a rich guy and I have two. Not sure why I bought the second but the first to me represented the first real luxury item I ever bought and to mark a great new job I started in fact it was also for turning 30 so it meant alot more then telling time. It was for me to say after all the years of hard work from being on the street for a short time when I was 19 to living in a downtown condo when I was 30. I felt like I made it and the Rolex watch marked this time in my life where I felt like a million bucks.

8 October 2011, 01:06 PM	#116
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I will neither encourage or discourage you from buying a Rolex. That is totally your call, regardless of motive, reason, or desire.

8 October 2011, 05:21 PM	#118
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	hope it goes the way you really want it to. all the best.

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