rolex watches...really?

[Hugh Conway]

Pretty much this exactly. My Grandfather told me once that men are judged by their watches and their shoes. And if you do it right, you only have to buy them once.

When your grandpa was growing up, those mattered. Now.... do you give a fuck what the fashionistas think of you?

[Supermoon]

When your grandpa was growing up, those mattered. Now.... do you give a fuck what the fashionistas think of you?

No, I really don't. I wear skate shoes and flip flops most days, and the fashionistas would probably like the douchey Rolexes over a really nice but subtle watch, and a pair of pointy snake skin shit shows over a good pair of dress shoes with replaceable leather soles.

My thinking is that there is a big difference between fashion and quality. I am more than willing to buy expensive things that fall onto the quality side, but not so much things that fall on the fashionable side.

[Jethro]

I'd wear a Rolex if I found one, or if one was given to me. I think I will shop for a replacement band for my $400 Luminox/Traser dive watch and start wearing it again

[BmillsSkier]

Both my Breitlings are blue faced, and I was about to get the Yachtmaster in blue, but changed it to a white face as the blue wasn't as bright as the Submariner. Love the older two-toned Submariners - not so much the new one with the ceramic dial.

DING DING DING! The new ceramic blur Submariner looks like shit. Mine is the gold/stainless with blue face from 07 - the more deep royal blue.

Auto-erotic Asphyxia can be cruel mistress be careful.

Shit. I'm getting INXS flashbacks.

[Hugh Conway]

Shit. I'm getting INXS flashbacks.

You've been choking yourself? That explains much

[Bite Me]

DING DING DING! The new ceramic blur Submariner looks like shit. Mine is the gold/stainless with blue face from 07 - the more deep royal blue.

Shit. I'm getting INXS flashbacks.

If the Yachtmaster doesn't work out, then I may look for an '05-07 Submariner in same combo as you have. The new ones look fake - dreadful. Or maybe just slum it and get an Omega Seamaster to look at for a while, but there goes another blue dial.

[Benny Profane]

Can't help but think of this scene.

Yeah. Pretty much it.

[BmillsSkier]

OK, so back on topic and let's try to go troll free.

I've always wanted an Omega Seamaster, just as a James Bond tribute - anyone have one and has it stood up well? I saw one a couple of days ago and all of the plating had come off the hour hand.

I've got an '09 Omega SPEEDmaster, that count? FWIW it's my second favorite watch. It's super classic and hipster at the same time. Classic.

[BmillsSkier]

blah blah says the guy who doesn't own a decent watch, much less a Rolex - WHICH IS TOTALLY FINE

You sound less than credible here. Before you bark back; yes watches are jewelry, and they're also timepieces, heirlooms, and fashion.

You've been choking yourself? That explains much

You're the ghost of Michael Hutchins aren't you?

[XXX-er]

Maybe, maybe not. Lots of assumption eh? Like Joe$awdust is the illustrious master of everything, while the guy who hires him is a clueless idiot. No doubt it happens, but probably more often than not it's the other way. But please, let's not let reality get in the way. .

well yeah its just a good story eh just like the rationalization you are making an investment, the guy with the website selling/trading the Rolex's to ya is investing... you guy are just buying expensive toys

How you spend your shekels is up to you but I would call you on the BS and I will laugh at you if your ego makes the game go sideways for ya

[hutash]

Why all the hate about watches as an investment? People do it, some with great success, others lose their asses. If you know what you are doing you can make money, if you don't you are likely to lose money, no different as any investment. Some investments are just easier then others. Investing in mutual funds is pretty easy, investing in art, wine, tulips or watches...not so easy.

[XXX-er]

no hate just calling a spade a fucking shovel or perhaps more accurately a toy ... a toy

If all the trucks or roads or food stores dissappeared overnight we would have a big fucking problem but if all the Rolex's & Audi's dissappeared from the world ... some rich people would be late for work

[MMP]

gold/stainless with blue face from 07 - the more deep royal blue.

that's a smart looking watch. love the blue face.

you may not be judged by your watch and your shoes, but many will think you're a tool if you wear a cheap digital watch (for fuck's sake get a stainless Seiko), and SHINE your shoes. Replace the heels and soles when they wear. If you don't you'll look like you don't know any better, and people will judge you for that root cause, if not the symptom itself.

[gretch6364]

What are people's thoughts on buy a used automatic watch? I know you are supposed to send them in for service every so often, the cost of which averages what? $500? Amazon vs and Authorized dealer?

I am looking for a more simple looking everyday automatic with a perpetual calendar, something like the Tag Carrera/Grand Carrera. I don't really have any use for a chronograph, has to be 100M rating or more, and around 40MM, give or take.

[hutash]

If by automatic you mean mechanical, then yes you can buy good quality used, but if you are laying out big dollars, then having it check by a reputable jeweler is a good idea.

The advantage of an authorized dealer is you are guaranteed of authenticity, not so much with buying off Amazon. There are gray market dealers with good and bad reputations. Good to some of the watch forums and search for info on some of the gray market dealers you are considering. They are also a good source for used watches, basically TGR for watches, and the people there are just as nuts as the people here. I am sure they have their own Jessie Jones', but like anything if you send some time there you get a feel of who's legit.

There are only about 10,000 watches that fit your description, but the TAGs are nice watches. If you want cheap, there are some nice Invicta watches, or you can get a solid gold Rolex for tens of grand.

[Viva]

What are people's thoughts on buy a used automatic watch? I know you are supposed to send them in for service every so often, the cost of which averages what? $500? Amazon vs and Authorized dealer?

I am looking for a more simple looking everyday automatic with a perpetual calendar, something like the Tag Carrera/Grand Carrera. I don't really have any use for a chronograph, has to be 100M rating or more, and around 40MM, give or take.

Once upon a time, I had a Carrera. Loved it. Eventually sold it to a friend. Eventually it broke and, apparently, he had a bad experience with TAG-Heuer about fixing it. It was never fixed. The end.

[Viva]

If by automatic you mean mechanical...

I think that he (she?) means automatic.

[Bite Me]

well yeah its just a good story eh just like the rationalization you are making an investment, the guy with the website selling/trading the Rolex's to ya is investing... you guy are just buying expensive toys

How you spend your shekels is up to you but I would call you on the BS and I will laugh at you if your ego makes the game go sideways for ya

Look dipshit, just go out and play with Joe Sawdust will you? This isn't the stock market, it's enjoying well made watches, and turning them when you get tired of them, sometimes making a couple of bucks, sometimes losing a few. Not a biggee, really. Find some other thread to cunt up will you please. Christ, was your NY resolution to be the village retard of TGR?


So anyway, retards notwithstanding, the deal for the Yachmaster went through, and I have a Yacht-Master, 40mm, Two-Tone, White Dial sitting in the winder. So very, very pretty. I still look at the blue / blue Submariner longingly, and did inquire about the Omega Seamaster (non chrono), but I thought $2250 was too dear - $1,500 would have had it in my pocket too, oh well.

Anyone have any IWC comments? A couple of nice ones in the case, but, of course, you take a deep breath when asking the price. Some nice Nardins and Hublots too, but I guess the year-end bonus will need to get an additional digit before I can laugh it off as a little personal toy.

[Jer]

ROLEX WATCHES ARE FOR LIBERAL COMMIES!!! SOCIALISTS!!! THE 8TH AMMENDMANT!!!

TODD SHOULD WRING OUT HIS PANTIES AND THEN MOVE THIS THREAD TO POLYASS WHERE IT BELONGS!!!!

[Hott Butt Mud]

I DISAGREE!!!! ROLEX WATCHES ARE TOTALLY REPUBLICAN YOU REDNECK NRA MARXIST!!!!!

THEY ARE ALSO A PRODUCT OF CHILD LABOR FROM OVERSEAS WHICH TOTALLY DESTROYS THE AMERICAN ECONOMY!!!!!

[Jer]

THE MIDDLE CLASS!!!

CHANBE YOUR PANTIES AND MOVE THIS THREAD BEFORE ANYMORE INNOCENT MIDDLE CLASS BABIES DIE!!!!

[Hott Butt Mud]

FISCAL CLIFF!!!!!!!

ARMED GUARDS IN SCHOOLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

$450,000???? FUCK THAT NOIZE SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[XXX-er]

" rolex watches...really?

Fck.

was looking for a mid priced watch around 3-400 bucks and they had the rollies on display.

Are they really worth the loot? I'd have to part with a kidney. The sales guy was talking about reselling used ones and the "used" market etc etc, like it was a fckn car.

I mean, they're definitely nice but i wear my watch every day. Are these the twice a year bling watch or could you actually abuse them? "


SO actualy that was how the thread started ^^ but you want to tell the class how cool you are with the expensive toys and you tell us its an investment an all

This isn't the stock market, it's enjoying well made watches, and turning them when you get tired of them, sometimes making a couple of bucks, sometimes losing a few. Not a biggee, really. Find some other thread to cunt up will you please. Christ, was your NY resolution to be the village retard of TGR?

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Ok so what I hear you admitting then is that rolex watches are NOT actualy an investment just something you need to look at on yer wrist whilst you attempt to jerk off an abnormaly small penis?

and we are coming to the part of the thread where I'm sposed to say something nasty about your mom ?

[Bite Me]

Ok so what I hear you admitting then is that rolex watches are NOT actualy an investment just something you need to look at on yer wrist whilst you attempt to jerk off an abnormaly small penis?

and we are coming to the part of the thread where I'm sposed to say something nasty about your mom ?

OK, it's probably impossible to type slow enough for you to be able to comprehend, but I can make a quick $250 extra on the $1850 I paid for a Breitling SuperOcean Heritage with SS braclet in October. Let me help you with this, as that equates to about 15% profit. Here' I'll type reeeeeaaaalllly slow now, and ask you if have bought anything recently where could make 15% in a couple of months.

So, assuming you've understood this far, that equates to being a nice little i.n.v.e.s.t.m.e.n.t. Simple, no? (Sadly I expect not).

Alternately, I'd get killed on my Breitling Aerospace, as I got it at 30% off retail, which would mean I'd lose probably $1k on it, but it was a long story.

Look this isn't blue chip stuff like GM or Enron stock , but the fact is that throughout time people like well make watches from premium materials that look really, really nice, and are willing to pay for them. While your local Joe Sawdust makes do with something for $12.99 from Wal-Mart, there's others willing to pay for some luxury. Really.

With the price I just got the Yacht-Master for, I could reasonably expect 5-7% profit if I sold it now. Not great, but it also functions to tell time and look pretty. Better than your Mom, right?

Look, I know this is hard for you, but that's the way it is - if you buy it right, you can make a few bucks, which makes it an investment. If you buy it wrong, it's not. So, so simple.

[Benny Profane]

Do you have a retirement fund? At least in the six figures?