Your experience with Rolex

[alanma]

I just purchased a Rolex GMT II SS last week, and I am wondering if Rolex ever helped you folks with getting more businesses? I would like to hear some stories of how your Rolex helped in your career? life? relationships? etc...

[padi56]

Originally Posted by alanma

I just purchased a Rolex GMT II SS last week, and I am wondering if Rolex ever helped you folks with getting more businesses? I would like to hear some stories of how your Rolex helped in your career? life? relationships? etc...

Cannot understand why any watch should get you more business or a better career surely its the man that gets the business and his drive to get a career.Most non WIS types would not even look or care what watch you was wearing.Don't think by wearing a Rolex is going to some how exalt anyone into a super business man or woman. Or get a better career or relationship by just wearing any brand of watch its the person that does that and not a brand of watch..

[HL65]

Of course not!!

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by alanma

I just purchased a Rolex GMT II SS last week, and I am wondering if Rolex ever helped you folks with getting more businesses? I would like to hear some stories of how your Rolex helped in your career? life? relationships? etc...

negative
but it has helped me spend excess cash

[uta]

hmm, it helps me getting closer with my lecturer at my college because he's rolex fan too.hehe

[UJU]

Can't see why wearing a specific watch would help you to anything except knowing what time it is.

[Chris B]

The reverse happened, Rolex got more business from me

[Jason71]

It is rare for ANYONE to ever notice someone else's watch.

[alanma]

I am from Hong Kong and maybe my culture is different. I heard stories from friends in China, and how they deal businesses is totally different. If you don't own a nice watch or drive a fancy car, there is no way they are going to do business with you.

[uta]

Originally Posted by alanma

I am from Hong Kong and maybe my culture is different. I heard stories from friends in China, and how they deal businesses is totally different. If you don't own a nice watch or drive a fancy car, there is no way they are going to do business with you.

sometimes it happened in my country too. Wearing a nice watch, suit, or driving a expensive car, etc just to impress client or everyone we business with. sometimes it makes sense for me

[RoyalDecapitation]

It's different in the far east - businesses revolve around your status, unfortunately..

[dddrees]

They have got more of my buisness.

[bayerische]

Fortunately I don't have to deal with such narrow minded folks, that my watch would matter....

[Atomant]

I see logical opinions from both sides. But I wear a Rolex for who I am. I feel comfortable having it on my wrist. I'm not pretending to be who I am not but I just feel comfortable having a Rolex on my wrist.

[landroverking]

Wish it did, but no.

[KJacques]

Originally Posted by alanma

I just purchased a Rolex GMT II SS last week, and I am wondering if Rolex ever helped you folks with getting more businesses? I would like to hear some stories of how your Rolex helped in your career? life? relationships? etc...

My Rolex watch helps me know what time it is while I go about my life and nothing more. To expect anything else from it is absurd and insecure.

[Singslinger]

Hasn't made any difference.

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by landroverking

Wish it did, but no.

Me too

[warrior]

It's probably a cultural thing. In the West, I don't think there's as much emphasis on this sort of thing. ( getting business b/c you wear a Rolex, forging a relationship because you wear a rolex) I just don't think it happens.

As some have stated, the VAST majority of people don't even notice what what watch you wear.

[klayface]

I can honestly tell you that when I went to go buy the car the sure acted diffrently when it came time to negotiate the price after I rolled up my sleeve and made my sub visible .In which I saw the sales rep acting very diffrently afterwards.

[klayface]

Oh and I have definately sense the entertainment looking at my watch and also getting friendlier at my local gentlemans club.

[chicfarmer1]

Originally Posted by klayface

I can honestly tell you that when I went to go buy the car the sure acted diffrently when it came time to negotiate the price after I rolled up my sleeve and made my sub visible .In which I saw the sales rep acting very diffrently afterwards.

And you interpreted that as being in your favor?

[capote]

I think it is the other way around, if you are succesful at what you are doing you can afford to buy a Rolex, or several if you are a WIS. I am moderatly succesful so I only own one

[Mikel212]

First impressions are very important in business, career, and relationships. The watch is just one aspect. For men, it is probably one of two pieces of "jewelery", second to the wedding band. It is what people see when they shake hands, wave and pay the restaurant bill. A nice watch (needn't be a Rolex) makes a statement about the wearer.

Rolex being the luxury brand and popularity that they are, people know of it. Non WIS know the Rolex brand. People in New Guinea probably know the Rolex brand. People can identify better with you if they see something in common or recognizable. They may not interprete a Rolex in the same way that we do, but will get some kind of input. It is nothing more then a well-know luxury brand.

The wedding band on men probably speaks louder about the wearer then a watch. Statistically speaking, men wearing wedding bands during interviews have a better chance at the job then someone single.

Women look at other women's diamond ring. Men notices the difference when a woman is carrying a LV bag vs. Totes. A well put-together person has a better chance in careers, life and relationships. A wristwatch is just a piece of that.

My first Rolex was given to me by my girlfriend at the time who is now my wife and the mother of my children.

[Christiaan]

Originally Posted by Mikel212

First impressions are very important in business, career, and relationships. The watch is just one aspect. For men, it is probably one of two pieces of "jewelery", second to the wedding band. It is what people see when they shake hands, wave and pay the restaurant bill. A nice watch (needn't be a Rolex) makes a statement about the wearer.

Rolex being the luxury brand and popularity that they are, people know of it. Non WIS know the Rolex brand. People in New Guinea probably know the Rolex brand. People can identify better with you if they see something in common or recognizable. They may not interprete a Rolex in the same way that we do, but will get some kind of input. It is nothing more then a well-know luxury brand.

The wedding band on men probably speaks louder about the wearer then a watch. Statistically speaking, men wearing wedding bands during interviews have a better chance at the job then someone single.

Women look at other women's diamond ring. Men notices the difference when a woman is carrying a LV bag vs. Totes. A well put-together person has a better chance in careers, life and relationships. A wristwatch is just a piece of that.

My first Rolex was given to me by my girlfriend at the time who is now my wife and the mother of my children.

[lortap]

Mikel212

Well thought out response

I would fully agree the complete “package” is what’s imported when you’re dressed to impress: interview, 1st date, meet the other attorneys, etc. A nice watch is just a part of the whole.

Each component is only as strong as its weakest link. A scratched up old Casio $9.99 prominently displayed outside the cuff of a ?K suit will look out of place and likely attract the eyes of those watching and be remembered while the suite, shoes, tie and all other manners of dress were forgotten.

You can also do a social experiment and wear a platinum Rolex with a Rock Band T-Shirt and old jeans with non-factory holes in them and see if you land that 6 or 7 figure job that your interviewing for….my guess is you will be lucky to see a letter.

I have sat on interviews where people came in wearing blue jeans and to be honest I never even looked at their watch, rings or other “jewelry” items. The consensuses from the board was “Really Blue Jeans” after the person/s left.

This does not apply to just what you wear but also what you bring. I sat in with an attorney who flew into town, brought a cell phone (covered in tape to “fix it”) that he proudly placed on the table in front of him and all the other clients. My 1st thought….. Clown Boy

[George Ab]

No help.

It has been a common interest with business associates when I see their watch. Rarely are they WIS, but they do have an appreciation for watches.

[moviefreak]

I hope it helps me to look better.. I wear flip flops most of the time, explorer pants, short sleeve shirts.. so the best part of my looks would have to be the Rolex...

[tdnt]

Originally Posted by uta

sometimes it happened in my country too. Wearing a nice watch, suit, or driving a expensive car, etc just to impress client or everyone we business with. sometimes it makes sense for me

I guess what you meant to say is when you do business with your business partners or clients, people look at your presentation. Perhaps wearing a nice watch is part of the business attire that projects a stylish, respectful image that in turn gives them confidence in you. I think most business men/women in the Far East are not narrow minded or pretentious like some of you may have unintentionally portrayed them.

[Ricco]

It does show that you are successful with whatever you're doing and customers may be convinced more easily. Like saying "Would I be wearing a Rolex if whatever I'm selling is some crappy products.."