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Rolextix · 8 August 2015, 06:05 AM

Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

riseboi · 8 August 2015, 06:11 AM

Quite simply, nope!

09 Hemi Orange SRT · 8 August 2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

No. Never. It's about you and your demeanor, not your watch.

Rolextix · 8 August 2015, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by riseboi

Quite simply, nope!

Haha, I personally would feel bad if someone wearing a fossil watch asks me how much my brand new ever rose gold Skydweller costs, even though I don't have one... but just an example haha

Globule · 8 August 2015, 06:14 AM

I asked a similar question some time back.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=409790

EWC · 8 August 2015, 06:15 AM

No I worked for it so I wear it with pride.

Porschepowered · 8 August 2015, 06:19 AM

Your average person won't know the difference.

locutus49 · 8 August 2015, 06:21 AM

No. I wear my Platona proudly. Never had anyone notice.

mfer · 8 August 2015, 06:28 AM

I won't wear YG b/c I don't want to draw that attention.

Girkmonster · 8 August 2015, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

Does wearing it make you a jerk? Do you flaunt it or brag about it? Or is it simply a watch you wear on your wrist. They say clothes don't make the man. it applies here equally well.

Porschepowered · 8 August 2015, 06:38 AM

I sport a YG Sub and like I said your average person won't notice. I can thank all those gold plated Michael Kors out there for my low profile lol.

JJL · 8 August 2015, 06:40 AM

Yes, I certainly do worry about being offensive. As noted, most will not even notice - but more than you think certainly will and I'm a very empathetic person. I was born and raised on the other side of being wealthy, so I've been their shoes. I was never offended, but I know and heard opinions from many peers that were.

My latest aquisition is a vintage Red 1680. There are so many reasons I love this watch, but one in relation with this topic is that it's so low key that literally nobody but WIS even know there is anything special about it. Most of the time it's on Nato, which dresses it down even more. In fact, in a given situation when confronted, I play it off as some "old beat up Rolex on a nylon strap". It definitely goes less noticed than my Yacht-Master :)

On that note have a great weekend all

crfsocal · 8 August 2015, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

I won't wear YG b/c I don't want to draw that attention.

x2

I don't condemn those that do, me personally will always go for the SS models... The only PM I wouldn't mind is WG.

trackntrail · 8 August 2015, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Haha, I personally would feel bad if someone wearing a fossil watch asks me how much my brand new ever rose gold Skydweller costs, even though I don't have one... but just an example haha

Tell them it's fake. Problem solved. You shouldn't be worried about offending people by wearing a watch you like. However, I personally don't really like full YG/RG pieces because I like to be a bit more under the radar.

Rolextix · 8 August 2015, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JJL

Yes, I certainly do worry about being offensive. As noted, most will not even notice - but more than you think certainly will and I'm a very empathetic person. I was born and raised on the other side of being wealthy, so I've been their shoes. I was never offended, but I know and heard opinions from many peers that were.

My latest aquisition is a vintage Red 1680. There are so many reasons I love this watch, but one in relation with this topic is that it's so low key that literally nobody but WIS even know there is anything special about it. Most of the time it's on Nato, which dresses it down even more. In fact, in a given situation when confronted, I play it off as some "old beat up Rolex on a nylon strap". It definitely goes less noticed than my Yacht-Master :)

On that note have a great weekend all

That's how I feel, I didn't grow up very wealthy, but I'm doing pretty good for myself now and am in the market for a Datejust II as my first purchase.

123Blueface · 8 August 2015, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

As we say in the Northeast, I could give a rat's .......

Headshrinker · 8 August 2015, 07:54 AM

How can one be offensive for simply wearing a gold watch? A lot of assumptions would have to be going on in the mind of the offended. If you saw Donald Trump or Eli Manning wearing one, you would probably say that it's cool. Many of us that wear YG are successful or worked very hard in their own fields; please don't presume everyone that wears a gold watch is a jerk or is offensive; it is a choice. Next you will tell us our cars or homes are offensive because they cost more than the average.

joe100 · 8 August 2015, 08:07 AM

Wear Two tone. Then you can be half obnoxious

kilyung · 8 August 2015, 08:20 AM

With all the YG tone MK watches out there, how can anyone really tell much less take offense?

Frosty · 8 August 2015, 08:20 AM

Another way to think about it is if somebody mentions it in anything except an inquiring manner, they are being rude!

AzPaul · 8 August 2015, 08:54 AM

The wearing of a fancy watch is only offensive when a Sun Devil does it.
Then again, if an ASU alum is involved, there's a 99% chance it's a fake.

Tri-Tip · 8 August 2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by crfsocal

x2

I don't condemn those that do, me personally will always go for the SS models... The only PM I wouldn't mind is WG.

Me too

AK797 · 8 August 2015, 10:18 AM

I worry about my mouth sometimes, but never what I wear in that regard.

Danny83 · 8 August 2015, 11:20 AM

No as long as you are comfortable its fine.

codecow · 8 August 2015, 01:06 PM

If people are offended you need to find new people.

joe100 · 8 August 2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by codecow

If people are offended you need to find new people.

i'd like to find a whole bunch of new people!

Eric Chan · 8 August 2015, 02:17 PM

No.

Hairdude1 · 8 August 2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

With all the YG tone MK watches out there, how can anyone really tell much less take offense?

Truth

bayerische · 8 August 2015, 05:57 PM

Nope. My watches get zero attention.

padi56 · 8 August 2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolextix

Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

All this kind of stuff in most cases are in that OCD and stereo typed persons head.

8 August 2015, 06:05 AM	#1
Rolextix "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Watch: 228238, 4500v, 126 Posts: 771	Being offensive Do any of you guys worry about being offensive, if say, you're wearing an all gold piece, or a flashy watch in general?

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riseboi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Marvin Location: Miami Beach, FL Watch: The next one... Posts: 92	Quite simply, nope! __________________ Rolex: 116600, 216570, 16710, 116610LV, 116622 Omega: LM Ti PO PAM: 351, 292

8 August 2015, 06:28 AM	#9
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	I won't wear YG b/c I don't want to draw that attention. __________________ member#3242

8 August 2015, 08:07 AM	#18
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Wear Two tone. Then you can be half obnoxious __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

8 August 2015, 08:20 AM	#20
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087	Another way to think about it is if somebody mentions it in anything except an inquiring manner, they are being rude! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

8 August 2015, 06:14 AM	#5
Globule "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: G. L. O. Bule Location: UK Watch: out for snakes. Posts: 271	I asked a similar question some time back. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=409790

8 August 2015, 06:15 AM	#6
EWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Watch: Submariner Posts: 247	No I worked for it so I wear it with pride.

8 August 2015, 06:19 AM	#7
Porschepowered "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 29	Your average person won't know the difference.

8 August 2015, 06:21 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	No. I wear my Platona proudly. Never had anyone notice.

8 August 2015, 06:38 AM	#11
Porschepowered "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 29	I sport a YG Sub and like I said your average person won't notice. I can thank all those gold plated Michael Kors out there for my low profile lol.

8 August 2015, 06:40 AM	#12
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Yes, I certainly do worry about being offensive. As noted, most will not even notice - but more than you think certainly will and I'm a very empathetic person. I was born and raised on the other side of being wealthy, so I've been their shoes. I was never offended, but I know and heard opinions from many peers that were. My latest aquisition is a vintage Red 1680. There are so many reasons I love this watch, but one in relation with this topic is that it's so low key that literally nobody but WIS even know there is anything special about it. Most of the time it's on Nato, which dresses it down even more. In fact, in a given situation when confronted, I play it off as some "old beat up Rolex on a nylon strap". It definitely goes less noticed than my Yacht-Master :) On that note have a great weekend all

8 August 2015, 07:54 AM	#17
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	How can one be offensive for simply wearing a gold watch? A lot of assumptions would have to be going on in the mind of the offended. If you saw Donald Trump or Eli Manning wearing one, you would probably say that it's cool. Many of us that wear YG are successful or worked very hard in their own fields; please don't presume everyone that wears a gold watch is a jerk or is offensive; it is a choice. Next you will tell us our cars or homes are offensive because they cost more than the average.

8 August 2015, 08:20 AM	#19
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	With all the YG tone MK watches out there, how can anyone really tell much less take offense?

8 August 2015, 08:54 AM	#21
AzPaul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 14,329	The wearing of a fancy watch is only offensive when a Sun Devil does it. Then again, if an ASU alum is involved, there's a 99% chance it's a fake. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

8 August 2015, 10:18 AM	#23
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I worry about my mouth sometimes, but never what I wear in that regard.

8 August 2015, 11:20 AM	#24
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	No as long as you are comfortable its fine.

8 August 2015, 01:06 PM	#25
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,462	If people are offended you need to find new people.

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Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	No. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

8 August 2015, 05:57 PM	#29
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nope. My watches get zero attention. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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