When did you feel like you earned your first Rolex?

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Earn? It’s a material possession and not a Olympic gold medal. To imply you need to earn a Rolex means you need an accomplishment to be worthy. You’re always worthy of a Rolex or anything you want. The cost aspect is different. I wouldn’t buy a Rolex until I had the excess money over my expenses / savings goals.

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If you can't afford 2 you can't buy 1.

By afford I mean more of the you won't miss the money when it's gone, than you have the money in the bank.

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I didn’t have enough money to buy two Daytonas (steel) when I bought mine, but as soon as I bought it I had enough money to buy two and a couple grand left over. If you’re buying a Rolex as an investment, this advice is useless. If you’re buying a Datejust with a mother of pearl dial, heed this advice...

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In my opinion I feel like buying a luxury watch (or even luxury items) should be linked with a life milestone — considering the fact you have the liquidity to reasonably afford one.

I like having sentimental value attached with such purchases to have a more meaningful effect.

I am saving and waiting patiently before I make my first Rolex purchase (an Explorer 36mm) after I hit two financial/career milestones: net worth of over $100k and salary of over $100k. Was a first gen college student and about to wrap up my first year working... almost there!

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I generally agree with that sentiment, but wrt Rolex by the time you get the one you want the moment has long gone. For that reason I actually value my Omega more than any of the Rolexes I have

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Once the AD decides to call or text me first

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Out of the womb.

But probably when I got promoted to manager. I have my eyes on a Daytona. Maybe when I get to principal I’ll treat myself

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Haha I’m sure you’ll have your Daytona soon.

The presi is what I’m glued on and it’s gonna make it’s way to my wrist soon. So elegant.

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Unsure how quantify earning something that you are purchasing for vanity. For me, I budget very anally and have disposable income set aside every month. As that grows, I’m able to buy things and toys I want but don’t need.
To celebrate life’s milestones, I prefer buying things for other people over myself

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Never really? It’s a luxury good not a necessity I buy one when I feel like I want one and can afford it

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Every luxury watch I've purchased is associated with a career or personal milestone. I see those purchases as a reward for my hard work, earning everyone.

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When I got hired at my most recent position. Honestly though, it's just a watch. I'd have bought one anyway. Buying a watch I like and can afford shouldn't require an occasion.

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This is another example of the stigma attached to Rolex, a status symbol that some people associate with wealth and success. But I would agree with M1 and P1’s comments.

I am not disagreeing, just wanted to point something out. heck, I have 3 Rolexes, but I bought them way after I got into horology and learned to appreciate the fine craftsmanship of Rolex. It wasn’t like, oh I am making xx and therefore I need to get myself a Rolex to show it. Unfortunately for the brand, a lot of people who know nothing about watches think that way, and it isn’t with other brands. Your original post could have been when do you think you deserve a Omega, JLC, or a Patek, but of course it was about Rolex. 😀

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When I turned 16

I “bought” my first Rolex when I was 18yrs old. I have two family members who were each given a Rolex after 25 years of service at their respective places of employment. They may have earned theirs but I hustled and worked two jobs to get mine when I didn’t know anything watches, just knew I had to get one. I just made it into my 50’s and it still “sweeps” around like a dream! Nothing like that Rolex.

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