[bcsnave]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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

Dang...send me the link

New Olevs Ole Brand Men'''s Steel With Watches Luminous Waterproof Green Water Ghost Quartz Watches Calendar Sports Men'''s Quartz Watches,temu

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Pinball wizard

You told me you had several!!!!!

Did you mean Rooooolex?

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]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

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]

Originally Posted by Velvet

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]

Originally Posted by 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!

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

I do the same. Occasionally use it to tell me the time.

[JWGifford]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Especially if it is a Rolex or other luxury brand.

Watch Out: Rolex Theft Soars Across Western Cities | ZeroHedge

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]

Originally Posted by 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).

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]

Originally Posted by 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).

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.