Quick reactions when you see a guy wearing a Rolex.

(Don’t overthink the intent of this message, it is just for my own curiosity, thanks for amusing me)

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I wouldn’t even notice

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As an undergrad hire in my team, I see some of my colleagues in my age group with them, and I know they can’t afford that themselves, so it honestly makes me question how much their family makes and whether they got the job through connections

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I get jealous because I’ve been trying to get one for retail for 2+ years.

I’m a watch guy and I bought a watch to celebrate every major moment of my adult life (1. First 6 figure job, 2. McKinsey offer, 3. Wedding). I kind of want a Rolex now just to have one in the portfolio.

As my watches are tied to moments in my life, they’re not investments but a reminder of a time I was proud of.

Currently early 30s

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I would not even know. #grewuppoor

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#metoo #startedfromthebottom

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I almost certainly wouldn’t notice. All I know about watches is Apple Watch vs Not Apple Watch.

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Too true 😂

If it ain’t Phillip Patek or Richard Mille I don’t notice

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What about a Cie and Moser H.?

Does anyone under the age of 50 wear a Rolex?

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I got my first when I was 24 and the second one this year. I’m currently 25.

I'd be all, "ooh, wow. You spent thousands on something that does the exact same thing my $35 Timex does."

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Clarity Management, 4/20 was yesterday. What are you smoking? Deloitte is a great firm. What the hell is clarity management anyway 💀🪱☠️🦐

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Either:

1) Really into watches
2) Financially irresponsible
3) Clueless trust fund baby

A mix of conversation and context before they get their category… but I really couldn’t care less which one it is

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I think 1 and 2 are highly overlapping. I’ve seen my share of 3…

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I’d assume he has a small weener

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For me that’s the people that put nut sacks 🥜 on their trucks 🛻

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Could care less

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Stay strong Alix, I'm with you.

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“Wow, that’s an ugly watch”

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I’m a self-identified watch guy (vintage & modern omegas, Tudor, Vacheron, doxa, Sinn), and I probably wouldn’t start a conversation with someone wearing a sub, GMT, or DJ. The broad appeal as a status symbol means the person maybe doesn’t care that a Rolex is technically impressive.

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I feel like I start the conversation bc I’m a watch guy, but you can quickly tell their level of watch enthusiasm. Vintage Dj 1601 (or if the have a new one at least know about other references). Ppl that wear subs tend to just a little more status hunters, but again do you know the history or have a cool reference. But also, there is something to just having the money and wanting it so I don’t really mind it too much

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My favorite watches in my collection cost 2-4x my submariner - I love wearing each piece, depending on my mood.

To everyone issuing an opinion, I can confidently say there exists a subset of watch collectors that wear their watches - not for attention - but for themselves. I don’t want or need your approval or judgement. I buy what I like, I wear what I like. So, this conversation is kind of moot, right?

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I judge you that much more harshly for wearing expensive jewelry “for yourself”. But that’s ok, you don’t care about our opinions

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Nice watch, how long did you “express your interest” for?

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And did the authorized dealer wear protection while you were expressing your interest?

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Sex god.

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@d9, Ha- i dont own one, but good job at making all guys look shallow. (;

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- A WIS without one will feel jealous and immediately post their Omega/Panerai for sale online and start hunting for the cheapest Rolex they can get - weird color combo OP from 2012 that no one wants
- Most strangers will wonder how you are rocking a fake from FB marketplace so confidently
- Others wearing a modern steel Rolex will constantly wonder if you’ve got it from an AD or the grey market
- Folks wearing older Rolexes will feel poor and immediately assume this is a graduation present from daddy
- PP / AP guys will smirk at your poverty. RM guys are at the strip club and definitely not where you are
- $35 timex wearing dudes will think poor asset allocation and constantly talk about the shitcoins they’ve invested in instead
- Apple Watch enthusiasts are too busy dismissing notifications or searching for a charger to care
- You, the wearer will be happy with the inches your Rolex adds with all the attention you’re getting, good or bad

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Expensive watches are designer purses for men. Low effort high priced status signalling.

Totally superfluous when you've got that 🟢 swag

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C7, so now you’re questioning my judgement on subtle? Ok.

A lot of Rolex watches are not at all flashy. I noticed my friend’s inherited Rolex that she wore every day literally 10 years after knowing her.

Cute watch - hope he remembered to fix it for daylight saving time.

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I’d rather adjust my watch for daylight savings time twice a year (and won’t even have to do that 2023 onward) than have to charge my watch every day lol

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I like watchmaking so I would probably think it’s cool

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I can’t say I’ve ever noticed someone’s watch brand but if I ever did realize someone was wearing a Rolex, I’d think they have boring taste in expensive things and not give it too much thought beyond that

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