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shirtguy · 15 July 2014, 02:19 AM

avg rolex owner owns 3 rolex watches, how true is that?

Mack Bolan · 15 July 2014, 02:20 AM

True..for me anyway

andromeda160 · 15 July 2014, 02:22 AM

I've owned 3 in the 2 years i've been watch flipping, current owner of 2 @ 20 years old... i'd expect to surpass 3 by the time i'm 21

Kyu · 15 July 2014, 02:22 AM

I also own 3+ rolex in my collection

But I wouldn't consider my self an average.
I'm more of a complete addict (a little cray cray when it comes to decision making during purchase)

Mack Bolan · 15 July 2014, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

I've owned 3 in the 2 years i've been watch flipping, current owner of 2 @ 20 years old... i'd expect to surpass 3 by the time i'm 21

Wow...I owned NOTHING when I was 20..lol Took me many decades to start owning Rolex watches..Kudos to you my young rich friend.

GB-man · 15 July 2014, 02:27 AM

Hmm I'm at two. These things are addicting. Then we have enablers on trf holding half the case to raise the average!

shirtguy · 15 July 2014, 02:30 AM

Im at 2 but that's in 4 yrs

steveclocks · 15 July 2014, 02:31 AM

I am at 4

tkerrmd · 15 July 2014, 02:31 AM

I bet the "average" Rolex owner only owns one IMHO

andromeda160 · 15 July 2014, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack Bolan

Wow...I owned NOTHING when I was 20..lol Took me many decades to start owning Rolex watches..Kudos to you my young rich friend.

far from rich, I just like watches. and set a bit of money aside for my watch fund any chance I get. I figure if I start early enough, my collection might be as impressive as some of the collectors I look up to on the forum

FTX I · 15 July 2014, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

i bet the "average" rolex owner only owns one imho

+1

Mack Bolan · 15 July 2014, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by andromeda160

far from rich, I just like watches. and set a bit of money aside for my watch fund any chance I get. I figure if I start early enough, my collection might be as impressive as some of the collectors I look up to on the forum

I hear ya..I wish I did the same..But I guess Ill enjoy the watches for the second half of my life.

Mack Bolan · 15 July 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I bet the "average" Rolex owner only owns one IMHO

Come to think about it..this is probably true. 3 Rolex watches is far from average...My grandfather owned 1 Timex his entire adult life..good watch I suppose

beshannon · 15 July 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shirtguy

avg rolex owner owns 3 rolex watches, how true is that?

Impossible to answer or calculate

The Libertine · 15 July 2014, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mack Bolan

True..for me anyway

Me too - but think it would be difficult to quantify for Rolex owners around the globe.

FTX I · 15 July 2014, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Impossible to answer or calculate

That's true.

jjm1970 · 15 July 2014, 03:01 AM

We have 4 (I have 3 and the wife has 1, that I bought her).

tedscott3 · 15 July 2014, 03:17 AM

Maybe 3 is the average for a "TRF" member.

Kyu · 15 July 2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tedscott3

Maybe 3 is the average for a "TRF" member.

lol

TRF members are not average, we're completely nuts to the people outside of the world of watches

I'd agree, 1 maybe 2 is the average

In my line of work, I see 1 Rolex out of 6 business owners out here.
which i see the same watch on everyday for the past 6 years ive been around here.

So i'd assume they only own 1 also, but they see me switch around. Sort of look at me if i have fakes or im out of my mind

locutus49 · 15 July 2014, 03:22 AM

A good sales technique: "The average Rolex owner owns 3, and I see you only own one. Well, let's see if we can raise you up to the norm."

Jocke · 15 July 2014, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by shirtguy

avg rolex owner owns 3 rolex watches, how true is that?

I do that in kindergarten and now I have grown with my collection. But I'm not average in any respect, so I guess I do not fit this profile.

Jocke · 15 July 2014, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I bet the "average" Rolex owner only owns one IMHO

To the price of 5.

Piloto · 15 July 2014, 03:29 AM

Three between the wife and I.

ExplorerChris · 15 July 2014, 03:30 AM

Wow!!!!
I'm so below average.

Mr Singh · 15 July 2014, 03:45 AM

My intention was to only own 1 Rolex, so waited for a SS GMTIIC to become available and bought that. Then had a call from an AD to offer me number 2 and it was hard to turn down. Decided to settle at 2 Rolexes until I went to an AD and saw number 3 which I always wanted and was way too tempting to resist.

So now have 3. No more!

However most people I know who own a Rolex have at least two. It becomes an addiction.

It would be interesting to see how this AD came up with the number 3. I reckon sales tactic to make you buy another one too.

TheMethod · 15 July 2014, 03:45 AM

Anecdotal evidence - From friends and family I know, I would say around half have one Rolex while the other half have multiple Rolexes (and other watch brands).

DCheeta · 15 July 2014, 04:11 AM

The majority probably have one Rolex. And they also don't hang out on TRF. I'm guessing that we (WIS's) make up a very tiny percentage.

cop414 · 15 July 2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tedscott3

Maybe 3 is the average for a "TRF" member.

I would think this, maybe the average Rolex "collector" has three but I can't imagine your average Joe would have three.

phils · 15 July 2014, 04:26 AM

Probably true.

AK797 · 15 July 2014, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by shirtguy

avg rolex owner owns 3 rolex watches, how true is that?

Only if you've told them you are satisfied with your two.

15 July 2014, 02:19 AM	#1
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	As told by an ad avg rolex owner owns 3 rolex watches, how true is that?

15 July 2014, 03:30 AM	#24
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	Wow!!!! I'm so below average. __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

15 July 2014, 02:20 AM	#2
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	True..for me anyway

15 July 2014, 02:22 AM	#3
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	I've owned 3 in the 2 years i've been watch flipping, current owner of 2 @ 20 years old... i'd expect to surpass 3 by the time i'm 21

15 July 2014, 02:22 AM	#4
Kyu "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: yes.. it's Kyu Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116759SANR Posts: 1,499	I also own 3+ rolex in my collection But I wouldn't consider my self an average. I'm more of a complete addict (a little cray cray when it comes to decision making during purchase)

15 July 2014, 02:27 AM	#6
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,330	Hmm I'm at two. These things are addicting. Then we have enablers on trf holding half the case to raise the average!

15 July 2014, 02:30 AM	#7
shirtguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ny Watch: sub-c Date Posts: 1,322	Im at 2 but that's in 4 yrs

15 July 2014, 02:31 AM	#8
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	I am at 4

15 July 2014, 02:31 AM	#9
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I bet the "average" Rolex owner only owns one IMHO

15 July 2014, 03:01 AM	#17
jjm1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: North Carolina Watch: GMTIIx2, SD4K, DYT Posts: 80	We have 4 (I have 3 and the wife has 1, that I bought her).

15 July 2014, 03:17 AM	#18
tedscott3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Watch: 116610LV Posts: 572	Maybe 3 is the average for a "TRF" member.

15 July 2014, 03:22 AM	#20
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	A good sales technique: "The average Rolex owner owns 3, and I see you only own one. Well, let's see if we can raise you up to the norm."

15 July 2014, 03:29 AM	#23
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	Three between the wife and I.

15 July 2014, 03:45 AM	#25
Mr Singh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 169	My intention was to only own 1 Rolex, so waited for a SS GMTIIC to become available and bought that. Then had a call from an AD to offer me number 2 and it was hard to turn down. Decided to settle at 2 Rolexes until I went to an AD and saw number 3 which I always wanted and was way too tempting to resist. So now have 3. No more! However most people I know who own a Rolex have at least two. It becomes an addiction. It would be interesting to see how this AD came up with the number 3. I reckon sales tactic to make you buy another one too.

15 July 2014, 03:45 AM	#26
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	Anecdotal evidence - From friends and family I know, I would say around half have one Rolex while the other half have multiple Rolexes (and other watch brands).

15 July 2014, 04:11 AM	#27
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	The majority probably have one Rolex. And they also don't hang out on TRF. I'm guessing that we (WIS's) make up a very tiny percentage.

15 July 2014, 04:26 AM	#29
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Probably true.

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