Watch your watch!

[manaboutown]

Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

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[retiredguy123]

Well, that's one thing I don't need to worry about.

[manaboutown]

I keep mine in a safe as I rarely wear it anymore. I take it out every so often and wear it a week or so, let it self wind, keep the moving parts lubed. Kind of a pain.

[Stu from NYC]

Well I was thinking of buying one now guess will not

[oldtimes]

Well, that's one thing I don't need to worry about.

Me either.

[oldtimes]

I keep mine in a safe as I rarely wear it anymore. I take it out every so often and wear it a week or so, let it self wind, keep the moving parts lubed. Kind of a pain.

So do you own the watch...or does it own you?

[manaboutown]

So do you own the watch...or does it own you?

I own it but as with any property it owns me. The same goes for vehicles, homes, commercial real estate, pets, horses, farms, ranches, securities and other forms of property. They all need to be maintained.

[saratogaman]

Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

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I guess my Timex is safe...

[Velvet]

I bought a beautiful one many years ago for husband. He smiled, admired it, praised it. It is still sitting on the same shelf he put it on years ago. He wears a Swiss watch.

[oldtimes]

I bought a beautiful one many years ago for husband. He smiled, admired it, praised it. It is still sitting on the same shelf he put it on years ago. He wears a Swiss watch.

I never felt the need to have things that I was going to need to worry about or lock away in a safe. It just seemed pointless to me.

[Two Bills]

I bought a beautiful one many years ago for husband. He smiled, admired it, praised it. It is still sitting on the same shelf he put it on years ago. He wears a Swiss watch.

Why would a thief bother to steal a Rolex?
Nothing special. We bought one at Marion Market for $10.
Keeps good time mind you.

[oldtimes]

Why would a thief bother to steal a Rolex?
Nothing special. We bought one at Marion Market for $10.
Keeps good time mind you.

:1rotfl::1rotfl:

[bcsnave]

No watch will be stolen on my watch as long as I am watching that watch. But watch out, as soon you stop watching that watch, which is not a stopwatch, that watch may be stolen from someone that was watching that watch.

[manaboutown]

I have owned it for over 30 years. It has sentimental value so I keep it and wear it occasionally. I customarily wore a watch until cellphones became ubiquitous and I starting keeping one at hand at all times.

[Velvet]

My girlfriend’s husband passed. She had his Rolex refitted and she wears it all the time. On her other wrist she wears her Apple Watch, “to tell the time”.

[Stu from NYC]

Why would a thief bother to steal a Rolex?
Nothing special. We bought one at Marion Market for $10.
Keeps good time mind you.

Learn to negotiate mine was $ 8.47 but did buy two.

[Two Bills]

Learn to negotiate mine was $ 8.47 but did buy two.

The B*****D!
We were robbed.
I beat him down from $15. as well.
He did throw a Chanel watch in for my wife though
Can't trust those market traders.

[manaboutown]

Learn to negotiate mine was $ 8.47 but did buy two.

When I visited China in 2007 a few of us were buying them from street venders for $1.50 to $3.00. At the last hotel I left all of mine in the desk drawer in my room as I was in no way going to try to enter the US with counterfeit merchandise. When I was turning in my key at the front desk the clerk told me I had left them in the drawer. Very spooky! I told him they were a tip for the maid.

The $3.00 one was a see-through movement beauty, tough to leave behind. Apparently as part of the deal to get the 2008 Olympics the CCP had agreed to stop the manufacturing of many high end knock-offs but the el cheapo stuff was all over the place. I saw some very high quality Tommy Bahama clothing in a department store. It was very pricey though. Might have been the real thing but I doubt it.

[JoMar]

Years ago I had the Rolex discussion with our CFO and Corporate Attorney. They both made it very clear that you don't wear a Rolex to tell time, you wear it as a piece of jewelry, same as your wife wears diamonds or other high end jewelry . It was all about status and power, so after that I started to observe who wore them and yep, seems they were right. I never could bring myself to get one, after paying for my wife's jewelry there wasn't enough left over lol.

[manaboutown]

Years ago I had the Rolex discussion with our CFO and Corporate Attorney. They both made it very clear that you don't wear a Rolex to tell time, you wear it as a piece of jewelry, same as your wife wears diamonds or other high end jewelry . It was all about status and power, so after that I started to observe who wore them and yep, seems they were right. I never could bring myself to get one, after paying for my wife's jewelry there wasn't enough left over lol.

When I bought my current Rolex (it was not my first) I had just become single again and had started to date. It went along with the Ferragamo shoes, Armani suits, Hermes ties and custom made shirts. I was dressing to impress. Yes, it paid off!

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[Gpsma]

Who wears a watch anymore?

Bunch of old people i guess

[JoMar]

When I bought my current Rolex (it was not my first) I had just become single again and had started to date. It went along with the Ferragamo shoes, Armani suits, Hermes ties and custom made shirts. I was dressing to impress. Yes, it paid off!

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When my Dad met my Mom, back in 30's she had her own car and a fur coat.....after they married he ended up paying for the car and the coat. She dressed for success and yes, it paid off for her :)

[Velvet]

I just looked at the price of the watch in your link. My girlfriend bought her husband’s watch decades ago for $35,000.00. It has diamonds on the bottom I think. I guess she wanted to impress him but they were married by then already. Now, if she was pressed, she could use it as down payment for a house. I asked her, are you not afraid to wear it? She said, no, it’s insured.

[Pinball wizard]

Well I was thinking of buying one now guess will not

You told me you had several!!!!!

Did you mean Rooooolex? :jester::jester:

[Plinker]

Although I have owned two authentic Rolex watches, I also owned a fake one. I remember flying on a plane. About half way up to 30,000 feet the “sapphire crystal” popped off and landed in my lap. I superglued it back on. Still makes me laugh.

[Stu from NYC]

No watch will be stolen on my watch as long as I am watching that watch. But watch out, as soon you stop watching that watch, which is not a stopwatch, that watch may be stolen from someone that was watching that watch.

Just back from a cruise and one of the acts was a comedy magician. He had passengers go on the stage for a series of tricks and while up there, somehow their watch would wind up in his pocket. Their reactions were priceless

[manaboutown]

Although I have owned two authentic Rolex watches, I also owned a fake one. I remember flying on a plane. About half way up to 30,000 feet the “sapphire crystal” popped off and landed in my lap. I superglued it back on. Still makes me laugh.

A man a few years older than myself whom I met about ten years ago told me flew jet fighters in the Korean conflict during the early 1950s. He still had on the Rolex he wore when he flew over there. He told me that during that time it was very accurate which it needed to be.

[manaboutown]

I just looked at the price of the watch in your link. My girlfriend bought her husband’s watch decades ago for $35,000.00. It has diamonds on the bottom I think. I guess she wanted to impress him but they were married by then already. Now, if she was pressed, she could use it as down payment for a house. I asked her, are you not afraid to wear it? She said, no, it’s insured.

I have seen a lot of gold women's Rolex watches with diamonds on them. I see diamonds on the men's President too but not for me.

[Topspinmo]

Learn to negotiate mine was $ 8.47 but did buy two.

I got two on Temu for 7 dollars. Yes from the same country you’re came from. :sing:

[Topspinmo]

You told me you had several!!!!!

Did you mean Rooooolex? :jester::jester:

No chinalexes.:pepper2:

[bcsnave]

I got two on Temu for 7 dollars. Yes from the same country you’re came from. :sing:

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[Stu from NYC]

You told me you had several!!!!!

Did you mean Rooooolex? :jester::jester:

No the more or less real ones. Besides the guy who we bought it from gave me his unconditional guarantee.

Come to think of it he looks a lot like you. hmmm.

[Velvet]

I have seen a lot of gold women's Rolex watches with diamonds on them. I see diamonds on the men's President too but not for me.

Well, I understand. Personally, I like my Apple Watch. I can listen to my music with EarPods and change the songs on my wrist. To me that’s cooler than anything Rolex makes… but that’s just me. It also prods me to keep moving instead of just talking in the pool.
I think of the high end watches as more like pieces of art, not actually time pieces.

[manaboutown]

Well, I understand. Personally, I like my Apple Watch. I can listen to my music with EarPods and change the songs on my wrist. To me that’s cooler than anything Rolex makes… but that’s just me. It also prods me to keep moving instead of just talking in the pool.
I think of the high end watches as more like pieces of art, not actually time pieces.

They are pieces of art and socially acceptable jewelry for men.

My father had a Timex back in 1970 or so. One day he lost it. A few days later I spotted it in melting snow on his driveway with iced up tire tracks from his heavy Cadillac running back and forth over it. The strap had broken. He bought a new strap and continued to wear the still functioning Timex for years.

[Randall55]

My wife bought a $75 excellent copy of a Louis Vuitton bag while were vacationing in Miami. One night in Lake Sumter Landing, two young punks cornered her and tried to rip it off her shoulder. Luckily, several men saw what was happening and came to her rescue. The punks ran away. Flaunt nothing! Trust no one!

[margaretmattson]

My wife bought a $75 excellent copy of a Louis Vuitton bag while were vacationing in Miami. One night in Lake Sumter Landing, two young punks cornered her and tried to rip it off her shoulder. Luckily, several men saw what was happening and came to her rescue. The punks ran away. Flaunt nothing! Trust no one! Had a similar situation happen to me in Lake Sumter. A young man saw me get out of my vehicle then proceeded to follow me wherever I went. This went on for approx 30 minutes. Finally, I got the nerve to quickly turn and face him. Surprised, he ran as fast as he could in the other direction. Still not certain what his motives were but very scary. I am now on tight guard every time I go to any of the squares.

[JMintzer]

I've always been fascinated by mechanical things. I love the craftsmanship of them...

Probably why I love (mechanical) watches, guitars, and firearms. While I've never built a watch (yes, you can buy the cases, movements, etc and customize one for yourself), I have built a few guitars and rifles. It's fun and you learn how to troubleshoot problems that may pop up.

I bought my first Rolex some 35 years ago. It wasn't very expensive back then. It was a present to myself after I reached a profession milestone I had set. Later I bought a Breitling Chronograph that became my daily wearer for years.

After my Father in Law passed, my Mother in Law gave me a Breitling Chronograph with a slide rule in the bezel he had which was made in 1963. I don't know if he bought it used or if he was the original owner. But it didn't work. It was beyond my ability to fix, so I sent it to an Horologist outside of Philly, who serviced it and it's run like a top ever since...

I got my 2nd Rolex from a friend who owns a pawn shop. Killer deal on a stainless Daytona!

I still wear a watch daily, and I rotate between most of the watches (except the vintage Breitling, which I only wear for special occasions. I wore it to my middle daughters wedding last year and when she saw it on my wrist, she teared up because "Poppy Jack" was there...).

Currently, I'm wearing a Seiko Diver Automatic...

Currently, I'm on the hunt for a good deal on an Automatic Omega to go with the wind up one my wife gave me on our wedding day. It's a gold, wafer thin dress watch with a leather band.

Did I mention I love watches?

[patfla06]

Very happy with my Apple watch.

[retiredguy123]

Slightly off topic, but did you know that an electric plug in clock is not actually a clock? It measures the 60 cycles per second of the incoming electricity, which is a very imprecise time keeping method. But over time, the clocks are extremely accurate because the power plant either speeds up or slows down their generators to reset the time once every day.

[Sandy and Ed]

I keep mine in a safe as I rarely wear it anymore. I take it out every so often and wear it a week or so, let it self wind, keep the moving parts lubed. Kind of a pain.
I do the same. Occasionally use it to tell me the time.

[JWGifford]

Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

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It’s a shame we live in a world where you’re afraid to own nice things.

[NotGolfer]

ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).

[Randall55]

ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another). Nicely said!

[Dlbonivich]

I own very expensive jewelry and I have a Rolex, if you are afraid to wear what you have, you should not have it. I wear what I want and I never thought twice about it being stolen. I do not live my life afraid. My watch was a great investment.

[oldtimes]

ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).

I like to look at the estate sales to remind myself what will happen to our “stuff” when we are gone. Everything just spread out on tables for people to paw through. I feel sad for people who define themselves by their possessions.

[retiredguy123]

ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).
I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.

[UpNorth]

Got a solid gold Rolex as a retirement award years ago. Never worn it in public, currently stored in my safe deposit box. Too uncomfortable to walk around with $20k exposed on your wrist. People get killed for less than that.

[bcsnave]

Got a solid gold Rolex as a retirement award years ago. Never worn it in public, currently stored in my safe deposit box. Too uncomfortable to walk around with $20k exposed on your wrist. People get killed for less than that.

I want to work where you came from...:sing:

[kendi]

I own it but as with any property it owns me. The same goes for vehicles, homes, commercial real estate, pets, horses, farms, ranches, securities and other forms of property. They all need to be maintained.

That’s why the simple life is best. No need for the extravagant things anymore.

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.

[MrFlorida]

Don't need a watch. I use my phone as a watch like most of us I guess.

[Stu from NYC]

I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.

Oh well was going to offer you a great deal on my slightly used one but guess you would not be interested.:BigApplause:

[Chi-Town]

Don't need a watch. I use my phone as a watch like most of us I guess.

Using a phone instead of a watch is definitely a younger generation thing. I see a lot less watch wearing here too.

[Limey]

Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

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Rolex from Mexico made in Switzerland. $15 can't tell the difference unless you look at the second hand.

[oldtimes]

My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.

Are you sure they’ll even want them? This generation do not wear watches anymore. They wear Apple devices or use their phones. Take them on a grand vacation and you will all have memories for a lifetime.

[tophcfa]

I guess my Seiko Dive Watch is safe, not a status symbol.

[bcsnave]

Looking to purchase used Rolex's

[Ken D.]

I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.
Bingo, my thoughts as well.

[Velvet]

ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).

After a certain time I think the only “impressions” that are important are the ones that please us. Most of our friends like us just the way we are.

[JMintzer]

My goal is to have four of them. I have four grandkids. My goal is to leave one for each of them when I am gone. You can leave money for your inheritors all you want but nobody will think of you or remember you with a pile of cash or not a pile of cash. But every time they put on that piece of jewelry on have it be a ring or a watch that they will remember that it was mine and they’ll remember me. Hoping they’ll have pleasant thoughts of course.

Exactly!

Just like wearing my father in law's watch at my daughter's wedding gave her joy, her engagement ring (which came from one of a pair of diamond earrings, from her great, great grandmother), left to her by her grandmother gives her joy and reminds her of her grandmother, every time she looks at it...

If and when I have grandchildren, I hope they'll learn to play guitar, so I can give them my 50 yo old Martin and my vintage Fenders...

[JMintzer]

I love all of the "virtue signaling" going on in this thread...

[Velvet]

Are you sure they’ll even want them? This generation do not wear watches anymore. They wear Apple devices or use their phones. Take them on a grand vacation and you will all have memories for a lifetime.

Yes, they will want them. Not necessarily wear them, but treasure them all the same. Just as I do with my grandfather’s pocket watch.

[bcsnave]

Rolex from Mexico made in Switzerland. $15 can't tell the difference unless you look at the second hand.
Did you buy that watch second hand?

[oldtimes]

Yes, they will want them. Not necessarily wear them, but treasure them all the same. Just as I do with my grandfather’s pocket watch.

Do you treasure it because it was expensive? This is a very different generation. I think if I gave my kids a Rolex they would just sell it and buy something they like rather than have something they need to keep in a vault.

[oldtimes]

I love all of the "virtue signaling" going on in this thread...

Not virtue signalling, just different priorities. Maybe you value those things but I don't.

[JSR22]

Do you treasure it because it was expensive? This is a very different generation. I think if I gave my kids a Rolex they would just sell it and buy something they like rather than have something they need to keep in a vault.

My husband and I both have Rolex watches, and the heirs want them.

[oldtimes]

My husband and I both have Rolex watches, and the heirs want them.

Then to each their own. Like I said different people different priorities.

[Topspinmo]

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[Velvet]

Do you treasure it because it was expensive? This is a very different generation. I think if I gave my kids a Rolex they would just sell it and buy something they like rather than have something they need to keep in a vault.

No, as a Jesuit serving the poorest area of Calcutta, it was one of two items he actually owned. (If it was made of kryptonite, I couldn’t have valued it more.)

[Rodneysblue]

Well, that's one thing I don't need to worry about.

Nor I.

[JMintzer]

Do you treasure it because it was expensive? This is a very different generation. I think if I gave my kids a Rolex they would just sell it and buy something they like rather than have something they need to keep in a vault.

Two of my daughters want their grandmother's gold Rolex. The oldest is more into Vintage Jewelry and Clothing (that's her line of business) and has little interest.

The younger one will probably get it and the middle one will get my wife's Rolex as they are the same watch (her father bought two of them when in Europe, some 45 years ago, when they were cheap by today's standards...). That way the younger one will also have something special from her grandmother...

They borrow stuff all the time for special occasions, as one shares a townhouse with 3 other girls and the other just got married last year and living in a rented condo, with no place to secure them...

When they are more settled in their living arrangements, we'll give them to them to keep...

[JMintzer]

I guess my Seiko Dive Watch is safe, not a status symbol.

To divers, it is... It's a great dive watch!:D

[JMintzer]

Not virtue signalling, just different priorities. Maybe you value those things but I don't.

I don't remember mentioning you... But if the virtue fits...

[Cheapbas]

I've always been fascinated by mechanical things. I love the craftsmanship of them...

Probably why I love (mechanical) watches, guitars, and firearms. While I've never built a watch (yes, you can buy the cases, movements, etc and customize one for yourself), I have built a few guitars and rifles. It's fun and you learn how to troubleshoot problems that may pop up.

I bought my first Rolex some 35 years ago. It wasn't very expensive back then. It was a present to myself after I reached a profession milestone I had set. Later I bought a Breitling Chronograph that became my daily wearer for years.

After my Father in Law passed, my Mother in Law gave me a Breitling Chronograph with a slide rule in the bezel he had which was made in 1963. I don't know if he bought it used or if he was the original owner. But it didn't work. It was beyond my ability to fix, so I sent it to an Horologist outside of Philly, who serviced it and it's run like a top ever since...

I got my 2nd Rolex from a friend who owns a pawn shop. Killer deal on a stainless Daytona!

I still wear a watch daily, and I rotate between most of the watches (except the vintage Breitling, which I only wear for special occasions. I wore it to my middle daughters wedding last year and when she saw it on my wrist, she teared up because "Poppy Jack" was there...).

Currently, I'm wearing a Seiko Diver Automatic...

Currently, I'm on the hunt for a good deal on an Automatic Omega to go with the wind up one my wife gave me on our wedding day. It's a gold, wafer thin dress watch with a leather band.

Did I mention I love watches?

Watch collector myself, the mechanicals with 300 individual components timed nearly perfectly always fascinated me. Quite a piece of engineering.

The meteoric rise in Rolex prices on the grey market due to the company unable to meet production demands makes them a target for thieves as they are so recognizable.

[MrFlorida]

Don't really need a watch, only have 3 times. Daytime, Nightime, and T time...

[I'm Popeye!]

Who wears a watch anymore?

Bunch of old people i guess

I do at times, but you probably don't know "Calling Dick Tracy, Calling Dick Tracy" iPhones do that and more these days...

[I'm Popeye!]

It’s a shame we live in a world where you’re afraid to own nice things.

Don't worry; soon, we'll return to how it used to be....

[JMintzer]

Watch collector myself, the mechanicals with 300 individual components timed nearly perfectly always fascinated me. Quite a piece of engineering.

The meteoric rise in Rolex prices on the grey market due to the company unable to meet production demands makes them a target for thieves as they are so recognizable.

Unfortunately, you are correct...

[Topspinmo]

My husband and I both have Rolex watches, and the heirs want them.


Course they do. $$$$$$ who wouldn’t want something for free that valuable.

[Topspinmo]

Watches is so 19th century.

[Velvet]

I think the Apple Watch is particularly good for seniors.a lady I play Mah Jongg with claims it saved her life. She has irregular heart rhythm and the watch can detect when she needs to go to the hospital. It also recognizes when you fall.

[Stu from NYC]

Watches is so 19th century.

Smart watches are the next best thing

[Topspinmo]

Smart watches are the next best thing

I have one, but it’s smarter than me.:undecided: