Abe Fromen 1,620 Posted September 8, 2017 When you wear a Rolex, everyone assumes it's fake. When you wear a Jaeger LeCoultre people have no fucking idea what it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robsterwebb 15 Posted September 8, 2017 Fair comment, everyone (who's in the know) seems to admire the Omega marque....from what I've seen anyway. is it an a affordability thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted September 8, 2017 4 hours ago, Abe Fromen said: When you wear a Rolex, everyone assumes it's fake. When you wear a Jaeger LeCoultre people have no fucking idea what it is. Well, maybe it's because they can't pronounce Jaeger LeCoultre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShovelnTC 31 Posted September 9, 2017 I think it's more of a case that many people have heard many other people say that everyone assumes a Rolex is fake so then they assume that all Rolex are fake, this is really a monkey see monkey do situation. Me, well with the amount of people that know Rolex and it's reputation for producing a quality and popular watch all be it expensive together with the fact that anyone on a middle income can really afford a Rolex if that is what they value then why would I assume that ANY Rolex is a fake. Just my deep thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davesjourney 27 Posted September 9, 2017 Was at a meeting in that there London a few weeks ago. Was wearing my rep Tudor Snowflake. Guy in the meeting had been eyeing up my watch all session and at the end said "Is that a Rolex!?" he says. "Nope" I replied, "it's a Tudor." "Ahh", says guy "makes sense...didn't think you could afford a Rolex" Now. (1) He assumes my income doesn't lend itself to me buying a gen Rolex. How does he know that it wasn't a milestone present? Or gift? or heirloom? (2) He accepts matter of factly that it's a gen Tudor. He admires it and confirms he wishes he had one. Two weeks later and am wearing a VC from DHGate at £50. "Nice watch" he says. "What make?" "Vacheron Constantin" I reply. "Never heard of them but looks bloody expensive!" Am therefore agreeing with Abe's initial comment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvp3 2,103 Posted September 9, 2017 I was in Milan, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and London last week on business. I wore my Invicta Mickey Mouse watch. Everyone noticed, everyone smiled. Mission accomplished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted September 9, 2017 18 hours ago, Abe Fromen said: When you wear a Rolex, everyone assumes it's fake. When you wear a Jaeger LeCoultre people have no fucking idea what it is. But when you don't wear any trousers .... .... everyone loses their shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deju 1,870 Posted September 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Davesjourney said: Was at a meeting in that there London a few weeks ago. Was wearing my rep Tudor Snowflake. Guy in the meeting had been eyeing up my watch all session and at the end said "Is that a Rolex!?" he says. "Nope" I replied, "it's a Tudor." "Ahh", says guy "makes sense...didn't think you could afford a Rolex" Now. (1) He assumes my income doesn't lend itself to me buying a gen Rolex. How does he know that it wasn't a milestone present? Or gift? or heirloom? (2) He accepts matter of factly that it's a gen Tudor. He admires it and confirms he wishes he had one. Two weeks later and am wearing a VC from DHGate at £50. "Nice watch" he says. "What make?" "Vacheron Constantin" I reply. "Never heard of them but looks bloody expensive!" Am therefore agreeing with Abe's initial comment. Anyone can afford a damn Rolex *sigh* it's just everyone's priorities are different. What this man was actually saying is that he cannot justify a Rolex and if you had a Rolex it would make him feel inferior because he is insecure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
