What is it about Rolex?
21 January 2004, 10:33 AM
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These type of watches aren't bought for their immaculate timekeeping, even though you've proved that some people here do think theirs keep good time. Mine i'd class as "average". If you wanted to know the exact time, you'd buy a digital Casio.
Rolexes are bought for the enjoyment of ownership, the craftsmanship, the feel of quality, those sorts of things. And no amount of bollox about paycheck to paycheck can deny anybody those pleasures.
We only live once, remember.
Rolexes are bought for the enjoyment of ownership, the craftsmanship, the feel of quality, those sorts of things. And no amount of bollox about paycheck to paycheck can deny anybody those pleasures.
We only live once, remember.
21 January 2004, 10:37 AM
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I agree totally tel, you'll find I haven't seriously suggested that anyone here shouldn't have a Rolex if they want one. I just questioned their motives that's all. I've been gifted a couple of nice watches and although I like them don't really wear them very much as I feel they smack of trying too hard.
The quality point is a good one, after all a Spec C Impreza is reckoned to be as quick as a GT3 on track, but which one would you rather own and drive?
[Edited by NACRO - 1/21/2004 10:38:16 AM]
The quality point is a good one, after all a Spec C Impreza is reckoned to be as quick as a GT3 on track, but which one would you rather own and drive?
[Edited by NACRO - 1/21/2004 10:38:16 AM]
21 January 2004, 10:39 AM
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Perception is a very personal thing. As i've mentioned, i do know what you mean - if any watch is subject to negative sentiment, Rolexes are it. I doubt if that will change anytime soon.
21 January 2004, 12:41 PM
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Love my Rolex. Love the Gucci I got for my 18th birthday. Love the Casio I bought in a scool camping trip in Swanage in 1986.
Watch that gets the most attention from chicks? Marvin the Martian warner brothers job that opens the cockpit to tell time
I worked damn hard to be in a position to be able to ignore reality And now I fully intend to enjoy it.
Cman
Watch that gets the most attention from chicks? Marvin the Martian warner brothers job that opens the cockpit to tell time
I worked damn hard to be in a position to be able to ignore reality
And now I fully intend to enjoy it.Cman
21 January 2004, 01:19 PM
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I've been gifted a couple of nice watches and although I like them don't really wear them very much as I feel they smack of trying too hard
Just how self concious and wrapped up are you in projecting the right image?
If you like them, you should wear them and not give a bollox to what other people think.
Live your own life dude..
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[Edited by Diablo - 1/21/2004 2:07:13 PM]
21 January 2004, 02:51 PM
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I buy what I want based on several criteria:
- What I can afford
- What I'm willing to pay
- How much I want the item in question
Pretty simple.
Sometimes it's nice if someone else has the same taste and compliments what you have - be it a car or a watch or whatever - but if they don't, then no problem everyone's different.
Bottom line - the things I buy for myself, I buy for me to enjoy, not for anyone else.
How hard is that to grasp?
(LOL - I suppose by posting and giving this justification, I'm going to be labeled in the sadly aspirational and pretentious category
)
Anyway, who really cares...
Rich
PS I really like fine watches, though not a big fan of Rolex.
I'm less of a fan of those that pass judgement without substance.
[Edited by RichS - 1/21/2004 2:53:55 PM]
- What I can afford
- What I'm willing to pay
- How much I want the item in question
Pretty simple.
Sometimes it's nice if someone else has the same taste and compliments what you have - be it a car or a watch or whatever - but if they don't, then no problem everyone's different.
Bottom line - the things I buy for myself, I buy for me to enjoy, not for anyone else.
How hard is that to grasp?
(LOL - I suppose by posting and giving this justification, I'm going to be labeled in the sadly aspirational and pretentious category
)Anyway, who really cares...
Rich
PS I really like fine watches, though not a big fan of Rolex.
I'm less of a fan of those that pass judgement without substance.
[Edited by RichS - 1/21/2004 2:53:55 PM]
21 January 2004, 03:59 PM
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I just don't like wearing the watches- one is a actually a 60's Rolex, the other a Breitling that I don't wear largely because of it's sentimental value. I have a few other I've collected over the years my favourite being an original TI LED digital worth about 50p.
I don't wear the Rolex/Breitling for similar reasons that I wouldn't wear a set of deeley boppers- they look crap.
I don't wear the Rolex/Breitling for similar reasons that I wouldn't wear a set of deeley boppers- they look crap.
21 January 2004, 04:15 PM
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Not really it belonged to my father who kept it up his *** throughout the vietnam war to stop the gooks getting it............
only kidding, I wouldn't be interested in selling it really can't be bothered with the hassle. I did consider it once when I was skint- it was valued at £1270 in the early 90's, does anyone know of a good site to get current valuations- it's an Oyster with date still in its wooden box and needs a service.
only kidding, I wouldn't be interested in selling it really can't be bothered with the hassle. I did consider it once when I was skint- it was valued at £1270 in the early 90's, does anyone know of a good site to get current valuations- it's an Oyster with date still in its wooden box and needs a service.
21 January 2004, 04:15 PM
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<slaps head>
D'oh, forgot that. Well, assuming it's as crap as NACRO says it is, i assume he'll be only too pleased to unload it onto some mug, eh?
D'oh, forgot that. Well, assuming it's as crap as NACRO says it is, i assume he'll be only too pleased to unload it onto some mug, eh?
21 January 2004, 04:18 PM
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quote: "don't believe everything you read on a bbs"
Have to say I love the air of uncertainty I've managed to achieve, tell you what though Brendan truth is stranger than fiction. My Portugal connection is one thing you can bank on.
Have to say I love the air of uncertainty I've managed to achieve, tell you what though Brendan truth is stranger than fiction. My Portugal connection is one thing you can bank on.
21 January 2004, 04:19 PM
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Hassle of being identified for one, I value my anonymity, I'd flog it through ebay if I needed the cash. Plus I don't want to sell it, I'd rather keep hold of it for a rainy day.
21 January 2004, 04:27 PM
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I don't think that a vintage watch falls into the category of aspirational, it's a piece of design history. You'll note I didn't say it was crap either, it just doesn't work very well. According to you neither do the modern ones.
21 January 2004, 04:46 PM
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No I don't UB, however I am aware that there seem to be a lot of lunatics using the internet (like you for one ) so I say being circumspect is the best defence.
However it does seem to be the case that some people are very interested in what I say, perhaps because I've wound them up? Look at your comment here for evidence of that assertion.
) so I say being circumspect is the best defence.However it does seem to be the case that some people are very interested in what I say, perhaps because I've wound them up? Look at your comment here for evidence of that assertion.
21 January 2004, 04:49 PM
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How do i stop getting email links to this thread?
I need it to stop as now people are talking @rap!
It got boaring after page 4, please MODS lock it up!!!!
I need it to stop as now people are talking @rap!
It got boaring after page 4, please MODS lock it up!!!!
21 January 2004, 04:52 PM
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Last comment as this is being dragged of topic, I wasn't implying that UB was wound up, just that he obviously has an interest or he wouldn't have bothered commenting.
I like Uncle Buck a lot and would NEVER be disrepectful to him, he's one of the fruitcakes that makes this place so endlessly interesting.
edited because it didn't make any sense.
[Edited by NACRO - 1/21/2004 4:53:44 PM]
I like Uncle Buck a lot and would NEVER be disrepectful to him, he's one of the fruitcakes that makes this place so endlessly interesting.
edited because it didn't make any sense.
[Edited by NACRO - 1/21/2004 4:53:44 PM]
21 January 2004, 05:44 PM
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Just an observation. My primary motive for posting on here for a bit of fun and the occasional bit of controversy. A lot of people seem to take it and themselves overly seriously IMO
UB
Edit to add that of course SN is a damn fine resource for the more serious business of keeping Scoobs and bikes on the road.
[Edited by unclebuck - 1/21/2004 7:38:35 PM]
My primary motive for posting on here for a bit of fun and the occasional bit of controversy. A lot of people seem to take it and themselves overly seriously IMOUB
Edit to add that of course SN is a damn fine resource for the more serious business of keeping Scoobs and bikes on the road.
[Edited by unclebuck - 1/21/2004 7:38:35 PM]
