S/O - Do you see the point in owning a Rolex?

[easyas123]

$9,200 on one trip to Disney.

Cough cough,

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I have a new passion in watches… Charlie, Paris.

https://charlie-paris.com/en/collections/montre-homme

Joins Swan & Edgar. Not overly expensive, but they look drop dead gorgeous.

 

[White Cat]

About 20 years ago DH really wanted the Rolex Submariner. We were in our early 20's and no way we could afford it. He's always loved that watch and I figured at some point, he'd start tasking about getting it. Last year his 6 year old Garmin was starting to die so we had to buy him a new one, $1200 for that. I then said something about him always wanting a Rolex and he must've dropped that idea. Yep, he said he couldn't give up his Garmin now. So whew, glad that is a closed conversation.

I just googled the current price on that watch. They have 3 and I don't know the difference between them. Cheapest is $9,200 and most expensive is $17k. In reality, while I wouldn't want to spend that much on a watch and value experiences more, I'm sure many folks are spending $9,200 on one trip to Disney.

Wife likes Submariners and purchased this one last month. She does a lot of water activity and this works well. She paid around $18000USD. She purchased the rose gold Rolex about 2 years ago. Also good for the water. I think she paid $32,000 or so. They aren’t cheap but are easily resealable.

 

[OrangeBirdGirl]

@White Cat The Rose Gold one is beautiful!!!!!!

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Just to answer my own question - I see the point of owning a Rolex if there is a tale behind it, a sentimental reason. Then it comes into its own.

 

[DodgerGirl]

I remember when Rolex watches were all the rage and my father and I were in a Savers thrift store during it's soft opening and we happened to spot a Rolex watch and so we decided to buy it for my mother and we bought it and my mom was curious to know more about it and so we researched info about Rolex watches and we found out that it was a fancy brand and the top watch Rolex is best known for is the Datejust. The final part of me and Dad's research we went to a jewelry store where a jeweler told us more about Rolex watches and we learned that some Rolex watches are collectible and my mom still has that watch in her collectible jewelry today. But back then when it came to watches Rolex and Fossil were the top watch brands and if you owned a Rolex watch it would mean a collector's item. My mother also has Seiko and Fossil watches too and she still has them today and one of the Fossil watches my mom owns is a Barbie watch

 

[disneyseniors]

Rolex watches often go for five figure funds. A LOT of money. Me? I don't see the point. I'm not even drawn to their designs, in general. You can get far more attractive and unique time pieces that work fine for a pittance. And for all that money on a Rolex or Patek Philippe watch? You could live comfortably for a year AND go on holiday to Disney!

What is the point? Just to feel big?

[ETA] You can't even show it off on nights out - you'll get mugged!

I got a beautiful Rolex left for me in a loved ones will. I appreciated that, but I never wore it. I was a fulltime RN and only wore a certain watch at work and didn't like to wear one if not working.
So, I gave it to my daughter to keep in the family.

But I don't see a problem with someone having a Rolex. If someone wants one, then that's great. To each their own.

 

[tcufrog]

I wear an Apple Watch and like to collect Apple watch bands. They come in all sorts of fun and unique designs. The one I wear the most is a metal one that's gold, silver and rose gold from Kendra Scott. My husband has a really cool watch that he bought at a street fair that has a wood band and face. He's gotten lots of compliments on it from men who collect expensive watches. They're always shocked by how little he paid for it.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I keep on seeing websites purporting to supply for about £200-£300 fake Rolexes, Patek Philippes and so on. Thing is, most if not all of them are just a few months old and have no provenance. Then there's the issue in the UK about copyrighted items such as these watches being seized by customs and even destroyed… I just can't take the risk!

 

[DCLMP]

Rolex watches often go for five figure funds. A LOT of money. Me? I don't see the point. I'm not even drawn to their designs, in general. You can get far more attractive and unique time pieces that work fine for a pittance. And for all that money on a Rolex or Patek Philippe watch? You could live comfortably for a year AND go on holiday to Disney!

What is the point? Just to feel big?

[ETA] You can't even show it off on nights out - you'll get mugged!

The cost of a Rolex watch is most likely just pocket change for the people that buy them. I doubt anyone is giving up a vacation or buying a home to own one.

 

[Jahianter]

I like knowing it holds value and can be passed down someday. It’s more about the feeling than the function for me—there’s pride in wearing something built to last.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

This unknown brand is £1.64. What's the catch? If something seems too good to be true, it generally is. Reportedly only 8mm thick too - 6mm and under is considered ridiculously thin and this is classed as pretty darn thin in its own right.

 

[greeneyedchick]

No.

 

[Genie+]

I have a new passion in watches… Charlie, Paris.

https://charlie-paris.com/en/collections/montre-homme

Joins Swan & Edgar. Not overly expensive, but they look drop dead gorgeous.

I’ll take this one please

If you’re offering

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I’ll take this one please
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If you’re offering

I tried buying a Charlie watch recently but got stung by import duties. Just too expensive. Had to send it back. Got a full refund. Most decent watch salespeople will pay for import and taxes, but it seems that Charlie doesn't. So it's a lottery.