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JustABreathAway · 2 February 2012, 06:14 AM

I have seen several variations on a theme repeated throughout the forum: 'There is no better feeling than having a Rolex on your wrist.'

I must say, before I procured my first and only Rolex, I did not fully understand this statement. I have many material possessions which I enjoy, but none of them offer quite the experience as my time piece. I think this has greatly to do with the fact that it is physically present on my body at all times, and I can always just look down and see this watch that represents so much for me.

So what are your thoughts? Months, years, or decades after you put on your first Rolex, does it still hold as much joy for you as it once did?

Lion · 2 February 2012, 06:17 AM

Yes, I really enjoy my Rolex after a few years and now can't imagine anything else on my wrist!!!

Andelain · 2 February 2012, 06:17 AM

Yep. They all do.

Dan Pierce · 2 February 2012, 06:18 AM

The wrist presence makes it a treat to wear an Oyster.
dP

MonBK · 2 February 2012, 06:20 AM

I can safely say that 4 1/2 decades later it still gives me the same joy every time I purchase a Rolex.

GradyPhilpott · 2 February 2012, 06:21 AM

I like mine.

I bought my first one only three years ago or so, but I really appreciate the quality, durability, and reliability.

imono · 2 February 2012, 06:22 AM

It is a great feeling holding a Rolex.

masterserg · 2 February 2012, 06:24 AM

Every day man! Good post.

tkerrmd · 2 February 2012, 06:32 AM

Makes me smile everytime I look at it on my wrist!! Glad you are enjoying yours

Andelain · 2 February 2012, 06:35 AM

What do you say we all shame the OP into posting a pic or two?

mtrunner · 2 February 2012, 06:35 AM

I absolutely love having a Rolex on my wrist every single day. It never gets old.

topgear · 2 February 2012, 06:48 AM

whenever i am stressed at work, i will look at my Rolex and I will be fine

FremStar · 2 February 2012, 07:09 AM

Dr. JBA, I believe in horology school they say a Rolex timepiece will cure many ailments and I must honestly say professors Ken, Steve, Paulie, Mike, Dalip, Peter and others were sorely wrong. I am still suffering from what is called Rolexploitation and I can't see myself getting better anytime soon (maybe after the 1655). To be honest I am still smitten with the simple Datejust I acquired on my honeymoon in 2005 today. To me any Rolex timepiece is timeless. S#!t reading your post on "that which cannot be named" always has me saying and believing that a timepiece is an emotional object that always conjures up grand memories to the beholder... Enough of my ranting. Carry on

Z-Sub · 2 February 2012, 09:39 AM

Yes. The only problem is it's not just one anymore....

thewatchguy93 · 2 February 2012, 10:35 AM

YAHH!!!!

Theres nothing like wearing a Rolex..

I should know..

After one being on my wrist for way over a year and now they have gone.. It really just doesn't feel the same!

mjclark32 · 2 February 2012, 11:32 AM

love knowing my sub is on my wrist

Linzjnr · 2 February 2012, 11:44 AM

Wearing them just makes me feel good, after twelve years of wearing Rolex's I feel the novelty will never wear off

I still catch myself looking all the time

JJL · 2 February 2012, 11:58 AM

After over a year of owning, I think I'm just as much if not MORE obsessed with my watch and Rolex in general. I'm already plotting out my next buy. It's a great feeling but an awfully expensive addiction :)

chiko323 · 2 February 2012, 12:19 PM

I know the feeling. Mine has become an extension of myself as I wear it 24/7

michigander · 2 February 2012, 12:30 PM

Since getting mine last month, it hasn't come off my wrist. It's really a good feeling, and I catch myself just staring at my wrist very often.

Ebruner · 2 February 2012, 12:33 PM

I own a drawer full, and I love wearing each and every one of them. I get giddy at the thought of getting another, no matter if it be an AK or a DD. Rolex holds up, where other brands get cold over time.

-Eddie

FX44 · 3 February 2012, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I have seen several variations on a theme repeated throughout the forum: 'There is no better feeling than having a Rolex on your wrist.'

I must say, before I procured my first and only Rolex, I did not fully understand this statement. I have many material possessions which I enjoy, but none of them offer quite the experience as my time piece. I think this has greatly to do with the fact that it is physically present on my body at all times, and I can always just look down and see this watch that represents so much for me.

So what are your thoughts? Months, years, or decades after you put on your first Rolex, does it still hold as much joy for you as it once did?

It does and I really enjoy it.

chronoman · 3 February 2012, 03:24 AM

makes me feel fortunate.

kilyung · 3 February 2012, 03:45 AM

The dilutive effect of having a number of nice watch brands means that my happiness is no longer associated with a specific watch/brand and more about my good fortune in being able to enjoy such fine timepieces.

dddrees · 3 February 2012, 05:45 AM

Going on only a couple years of ownership, but I'm still smiling.

2 February 2012, 06:14 AM	#1
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	The Joy of Ownership I have seen several variations on a theme repeated throughout the forum: 'There is no better feeling than having a Rolex on your wrist.' I must say, before I procured my first and only Rolex, I did not fully understand this statement. I have many material possessions which I enjoy, but none of them offer quite the experience as my time piece. I think this has greatly to do with the fact that it is physically present on my body at all times, and I can always just look down and see this watch that represents so much for me. So what are your thoughts? Months, years, or decades after you put on your first Rolex, does it still hold as much joy for you as it once did?

2 February 2012, 06:17 AM	#2
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Yes, I really enjoy my Rolex after a few years and now can't imagine anything else on my wrist!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 February 2012, 06:17 AM	#3
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	Yep. They all do. __________________ .

2 February 2012, 06:18 AM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,185	The wrist presence makes it a treat to wear an Oyster. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

2 February 2012, 06:21 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,449	I like mine. I bought my first one only three years ago or so, but I really appreciate the quality, durability, and reliability. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

2 February 2012, 06:20 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	I can safely say that 4 1/2 decades later it still gives me the same joy every time I purchase a Rolex.

2 February 2012, 06:22 AM	#7
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	It is a great feeling holding a Rolex.

2 February 2012, 06:24 AM	#8
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Every day man! Good post. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

2 February 2012, 06:32 AM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Makes me smile everytime I look at it on my wrist!! Glad you are enjoying yours

2 February 2012, 06:35 AM	#10
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	What do you say we all shame the OP into posting a pic or two? __________________ .

2 February 2012, 06:35 AM	#11
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I absolutely love having a Rolex on my wrist every single day. It never gets old.

2 February 2012, 06:48 AM	#12
topgear "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Middle East Watch: 116710 LN, PAM390 Posts: 887	whenever i am stressed at work, i will look at my Rolex and I will be fine

2 February 2012, 07:09 AM	#13
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Dr. JBA, I believe in horology school they say a Rolex timepiece will cure many ailments and I must honestly say professors Ken, Steve, Paulie, Mike, Dalip, Peter and others were sorely wrong. I am still suffering from what is called Rolexploitation and I can't see myself getting better anytime soon (maybe after the 1655). To be honest I am still smitten with the simple Datejust I acquired on my honeymoon in 2005 today. To me any Rolex timepiece is timeless. S#!t reading your post on "that which cannot be named" always has me saying and believing that a timepiece is an emotional object that always conjures up grand memories to the beholder... Enough of my ranting. Carry on __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

2 February 2012, 09:39 AM	#14
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Yes. The only problem is it's not just one anymore.... __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

2 February 2012, 10:35 AM	#15
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	YAHH!!!! Theres nothing like wearing a Rolex.. I should know.. After one being on my wrist for way over a year and now they have gone.. It really just doesn't feel the same! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

2 February 2012, 11:32 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	love knowing my sub is on my wrist __________________

2 February 2012, 11:44 AM	#17
Linzjnr 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Linz Location: Perth WA Watch: My bank balance! Posts: 1,373	Wearing them just makes me feel good, after twelve years of wearing Rolex's I feel the novelty will never wear off I still catch myself looking all the time __________________ SS Submariner Date 16610 - SS Polar Explorer GMT 216570

2 February 2012, 11:58 AM	#18
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	After over a year of owning, I think I'm just as much if not MORE obsessed with my watch and Rolex in general. I'm already plotting out my next buy. It's a great feeling but an awfully expensive addiction :)

2 February 2012, 12:19 PM	#19
chiko323 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 953	I know the feeling. Mine has become an extension of myself as I wear it 24/7

2 February 2012, 12:30 PM	#20
michigander Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Terry Location: Detroit/Socal Watch: GMT-Master 16700 Posts: 173	Since getting mine last month, it hasn't come off my wrist. It's really a good feeling, and I catch myself just staring at my wrist very often.

2 February 2012, 12:33 PM	#21
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	I own a drawer full, and I love wearing each and every one of them. I get giddy at the thought of getting another, no matter if it be an AK or a DD. Rolex holds up, where other brands get cold over time. -Eddie __________________

3 February 2012, 03:24 AM	#23
chronoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Watch: 116520 & 3570.50 Posts: 255	makes me feel fortunate.

3 February 2012, 03:45 AM	#24
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The dilutive effect of having a number of nice watch brands means that my happiness is no longer associated with a specific watch/brand and more about my good fortune in being able to enjoy such fine timepieces.

3 February 2012, 05:45 AM	#25
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Going on only a couple years of ownership, but I'm still smiling. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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