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Old 29 May 2019, 09:48 AM   #1
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Why is this watch so darn expensive??




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Old 29 May 2019, 09:59 AM   #2
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It's a big hunk of yellow gold with a tiny, intricate motor inside. If the question is "is it worth the price," then that answer is subjective.
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Old 29 May 2019, 09:59 AM   #3
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It's a gold Rolex.
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Old 29 May 2019, 09:59 AM   #4
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It's a big hunk of yellow gold with a tiny, intricate motor inside. If the question is "is it worth the price," then that answer is subjective.


More like, “Thanks for emptying my checking account”


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Old 29 May 2019, 10:01 AM   #5
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B/C it’s a Flagship gold Rolly!!!
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:10 AM   #6
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:14 AM   #7
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Perfect flex piece
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:39 AM   #8
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Perfect flex piece
The OP is wearing sandals & standing at a jewelry counter, which does not look like an AD. I'd bet he just tried it on, took a few pics & walked out. No harm-no foul (except wearing sandals!).
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:47 AM   #9
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The OP is wearing sandals & standing at a jewelry counter, which does not look like an AD. I'd bet he just tried it on, took a few pics & walked out. No harm-no foul (except wearing sandals!).


That’s true and I’m on the fence about buying it.

I originally had one awhile ago, but flipped it for a 116618.

Also, correct: that is not at an AD and it is South Florida—who doesn’t wear sandals here??


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Old 29 May 2019, 10:50 AM   #10
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Looks great on your wrist and worth every cent.
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:56 AM   #11
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That’s true and I’m on the fence about buying it.

I originally had one awhile ago, but flipped it for a 116618.

Also, correct: that is not at an AD and it is South Florida—who doesn’t wear sandals here??


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Buy it, then buy everyone a round at MargaritaVille!

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Old 29 May 2019, 10:56 AM   #12
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B/C it’s a Flagship gold Rolly!!!
Uh, no it’s not...
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Old 29 May 2019, 10:57 AM   #13
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“Why is this watch so darn expensive??”


Because if they give them away, no one would want them.
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Old 29 May 2019, 12:17 PM   #14
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Looks great on you. Buy it again
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Old 29 May 2019, 12:30 PM   #15
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Maybe it seems expensive because you are buying it twice?
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Old 29 May 2019, 12:35 PM   #16
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because you got expensive taste. GO FOR IT !
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Old 29 May 2019, 12:41 PM   #17
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It's a gold Rolex.
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Old 29 May 2019, 01:12 PM   #18
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Rolex intend to sell these to ppl who own a yacht.. so it is going to be extra expensive.
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Old 29 May 2019, 01:20 PM   #19
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Old 29 May 2019, 01:24 PM   #20
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Why is this watch so darn expensive??

I’m pissed off bc I’m addicted to my Apple Watch. It really works so well w notifications; health tracking; etc. I can leave my phone on vibrate all of the time and never have to worry about it ringing at an in opportune time. Damn you, Apple.

I do want that YM2 , though...


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Old 29 May 2019, 01:25 PM   #21
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Expensive is subjective, here’s mine and, despite this being the most unloved Rolex amongst TRF aficionados, it was one that particularly drew me. However, I will admit that it is unlikely that I would have bought this watch had it carried over the ceramic bezel from other variants in the model line.




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Old 29 May 2019, 01:28 PM   #22
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I own one. May take it out for a spin this weekend.

It's an amazing watch... I've used that watch vigorously throughout the years. I have however found love in RG Patek, so the YG Rolexes havent been getting enough wrist time.
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Old 29 May 2019, 01:45 PM   #23
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Old 29 May 2019, 03:10 PM   #24
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B/C it’s a Flagship gold Rolly!!!
What is this site coming to.
Is there no protocol any more
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Old 29 May 2019, 11:04 PM   #25
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What is this site coming to.
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Rolly...
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Old 29 May 2019, 11:18 PM   #26
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Maybe it seems expensive because you are buying it twice?
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Old 29 May 2019, 11:20 PM   #27
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Its expensive because it makes you feel classy.
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Old 29 May 2019, 11:52 PM   #28
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Is there no protocol any more
It's on the decline at a rapid pace.
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Old 29 May 2019, 11:58 PM   #29
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Expensive is subjective, here’s mine and, despite this being the most unloved Rolex amongst TRF aficionados, it was one that particularly drew me. However, I will admit that it is unlikely that I would have bought this watch had it carried over the ceramic bezel from other variants in the model line.






Beautiful and unappreciated, that Bazel is made outta platinum.


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Old 30 May 2019, 12:24 AM   #30
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Can't get past the sandals. Watch? What watch?
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