rolex watches now at Overstock

[Johnbear007]

Originally posted by: VSOP
I had one, uncle gave it to me for Confirmation in 7th grade. My Mom kept it when I went to live with my Dad.

I guess if you have the money thats fine, My parents have the money but I don't so I'll stick to ones that are under a $1K.

your mom kept it when you went to live with your dad? wtf

 

[Zeeeter]

I have a really cool submariner copy, but some HK dude decided to have a joke - the numbers have glow-in-the-dark paint, but the hands don't so you can see the numbers glowing, but not where the hands are!!

 

[bigdog1218]

Originally posted by: SinMen
That's why I said BEFORE you buy it. First of all, I know you don't have that expensive car, P4, 19" LCD yet, so I DO know more about you than you realize. Second, Rolex costs quite a bit, but you do not have to upgrade it every 2 years. BTW, if you ever decide to buy a house, which will cost alot more than $20000, go feed the homeless first.
PS. I can't tell you who I am, I am just the sin men.

Well houses will appreciate, so right away its a much better investment than a rolex, and you can't live in a watch, a watch serves one purpose, to tell time. Computers, cars, houses are extremely valuable in every day life, there is no argument, spending a lot on a house is totally different than spending a lot on a watch, I can't believe you even compared the two.

 

[RideFree]

Originally posted by: artist99

Originally posted by: herkulease
I think i rather hit the street corners in New york.

not like anyone else can tell. well atleast from far away they can't.

great idea if you want to be known as a phony. any moran will know the difference.

(Thank God none of us morons will...)

 

[SinMen]

Originally posted by: bigdog1218
Well houses will appreciate, so right away its a much better investment than a rolex, and you can't live in a watch, a watch serves one purpose, to tell time. Computers, cars, houses are extremely valuable in every day life, there is no argument, spending a lot on a house is totally different than spending a lot on a watch, I can't believe you even compared the two.

When you can afford one, you will understand why Rolex is more than just tell time. It's like buying a diamond ring, or a vette. You certainly can't live in a watch, but you can't tell time with a house either. You probably also don't understand why some people live in a 60 million dollar home, and why some people have to fly first class. When you become finanically independent, you will understand a lot more.

 

[trikster2]

Originally posted by: SinMen

Originally posted by: bigdog1218
Well houses will appreciate, so right away its a much better investment than a rolex, and you can't live in a watch, a watch serves one purpose, to tell time. Computers, cars, houses are extremely valuable in every day life, there is no argument, spending a lot on a house is totally different than spending a lot on a watch, I can't believe you even compared the two.

When you can afford one, you will understand why Rolex is more than just tell time. It's like buying a diamond ring, or a vette. You certainly can't live in a watch, but you can't tell time with a house either. You probably also don't understand why some people live in a 60 million dollar home, and why some people have to fly first class. When you become finanically independent, you will understand a lot more.

Well I'm financialy independant, and if I really wanted to I could get one of these Rolex's

While I see a direct benefit to flying first class (comfort), and a vette (speed), and an expensive house (location, comfort), I do not see a benefit to a watch that does not have an alarm, that does not tell time any better than a $20 timex.

Every example you give, house, car, 1rst class has a relationship between cost and quality/capability

The watch doesn't.

Best engineered? Face it the best engineered watch is digital. Anything else might has well be sundial.


Edit:

Carman is absolutely Right!

I can't believe I even commented on this, to each there own, being able to waste $20K on a watch without alarm that does not tell time that swell while Other people cant even afford diapers is part of what makes this country so great.

Jokersmoker rocks and has contributed so much to this forum. If I was a rolex person I'd be all over this deal.

 

[carmann]

Geez people, to each their own. Why even bother debating the issue or making comparisons.

 

[dr150]

Check the internet for PROFESSIONAL KNOCK-OFFS.

The high quality knock-offs cost around $100, but are very well made! Even jewelers have trouble distinguishing the real mccoy. They have quartz technology, are waterproofed to a high degree and even have high grade crystal.


There's no reason to buy the real thing. Since Rolex purchases are a status thing anyways, the performance of one of these knock-offs will equal it.

If you want REAL performance, get a digital watch. Not even a $30k Patek Phillippe (best brand in the world) can measure up to a Casio digital watch.

 

[Fritzo]

I know this will blow some people's minds, but there are a lot of people out there that make $5000-$10000 a week. The executives I used to work for that had 5 different cars and three homes are the types that would buy these things.

 

[esun]

Geez people, to each their own. Why even bother debating the issue or making comparisons.

Completely agreed. People can do what they want with their money, so you guys should stop arguing about it. It's all about what that person wants, what's pragmatic for the individual. It may not be performance or value, maybe not looks or expense, it all depends.

 

[QuicknDirty]

Originally posted by: bigdog1218

Originally posted by: SinMen
That's why I said BEFORE you buy it. First of all, I know you don't have that expensive car, P4, 19" LCD yet, so I DO know more about you than you realize. Second, Rolex costs quite a bit, but you do not have to upgrade it every 2 years. BTW, if you ever decide to buy a house, which will cost alot more than $20000, go feed the homeless first.
PS. I can't tell you who I am, I am just the sin men.

Well houses will appreciate, so right away its a much better investment than a rolex, and you can't live in a watch, a watch serves one purpose, to tell time. Computers, cars, houses are extremely valuable in every day life, there is no argument, spending a lot on a house is totally different than spending a lot on a watch, I can't believe you even compared the two.

Actually, Rolex' appreciate in value as well. My father has a Submariner that he purchased about 15 years or more ago that is easily worth 2 or 3 x what he paid for it now in the resell market.

 

[tk149]

FWIW, my father has a Rolex that his mother gave to him over 30 years ago. Heck, it might even be 50 years old. He wears it everyday, and has only had to have it repaired maybe twice. I think once he just had the glass face replaced 'cuz it was scratched up. If you amortize the cost over 50 years, a Rolex doesn't seem that expensive!

 

[Solema]

I kinda sorta see your guys' point about it being one of the "finest-engineered watches in the world" but I still fail to fully understand it.


I can see the logic in automobiles, as spending $70,000 on a car will undoubtedly get you a better-constructed, more reliable, faster, better-handling, smoother-riding car than $15K will get you. I can see that Spending $500K on a house will get you a lot more (and nicer usually) rooms than a $100K house, thus providing more space, comfort, etc. I can also see how spending $3K on a PC will absolutely get you a faster PC that will be more capable of running software for a longer amount of time in the forseeable future compared to a budget PC.

That being said, my $100(probably, it was a gift) Relic has run flawlessly for four years, looks nice with anything I wear, and tells me the time whenever I look at it. What does a Rolex do above and beyond that to justify $5-10K or more? I guess that's what I don't understand.

I still believe that there are only three types of Rolex(or any other luxury brand) wearers (not counting those who received/inherited one):

1. Those who want everyone to know they have money. (The "Bling-Blingers")

2. Those who need to own something that the majority of the population will never own, just because they can.

3. Those who fool themselves into believing that they really are getting a watch that is 100 times better than a $100 Relic (or any other quality, affordable brand). There's no way that a Rolex will last 100x longer than a normal watch, nor can it tell time 100x more accurate than a normal watch. ("But the second hand moves continuously on my watch! That must mean it is better!")

I will readily admit that if I had the disposable income to afford one I would definitely fall into category number 2 and get one just because I could. I wouldn't make excuses trying to justify why I spent more than someone's car on a watch, other than "because I can." That being said, I can respect those who can admit to being in category one or two, but anyone who falls into category three isn't fooling anyone but themselves that they really have the "best watch you can buy."

Now if the watch could sync, via satellite, with the Navy Atomic Clock then I might start to see the value.

 

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[cjchaps]

Now if the watch could sync, via satellite, with the Navy Atomic Clock then I might start to see the value.

My brother has an atomic watch which synchronizes itself automaticlaly... I'm sure he didn't pay over $250 for it, if that.

 

[GreenGhost]

If I was about to spend 20k on a watch, I would ask the jeweler to bring it to my office, and not look for deal in a place like overstock.com

 

[Tommyboy8]

Too many Rolex knockoffs...

Patek Philippe watches are for the rich who look for refinement.

 

[Overzeetop]

It's jewelry, folks. My wife's got a nice diamond on her finger (not my purchase, an heirloom) that goes about what some of these watches cost. It's a rare treat for us. You buy these for yourself, because you lik ethe way it looks, feels, etc. It has (almost) nothing to do with practicality.

<OT> As for houses appreciating - you're better off buying half that house and dropping the rest of your load in the S&P500. Unless you happen to be in a real estate boom area (and know it will continue until after you sell), you'll find that most residential real estate will only appreciate about 5-7% per year, if you're lucky. Consider that the typical homeowner pays (annually) 1.5 to 2.5% in real estate taxes, 2% on maintenance (don't forget cleaning services and lawncare), and 6% interest on 70% of the "value" of the home. Even if you itemize, you're spending almost 7.5% on your "investment", resulting in a loss. Count in inflation and you're looking at loosing 5% per year in real dollars.

Me? I'm a bad example for housing. I love residential architecture. Spent 5 years designing and redesigning my home. I'm mortgaged to the hilt with an overpriced house in a non-growth area of the country. I'd be lucky to break even if I had to sell it. But while I can afford this luxury I will, because it's an extension of who I am. I put a great deal of labor into it - built the mahogony stairs & railing and Ipe deck myself, along with most of the tech wiring and home theater. It's jewelry to me - function is for the little people in this world. ;-) </ot>

 

[deeznuts]

Originally posted by: Solema
I kinda sorta see your guys' point about it being one of the "finest-engineered watches in the world" but I still fail to fully understand it.


I can see the logic in automobiles, as spending $70,000 on a car will undoubtedly get you a better-constructed, more reliable, faster, better-handling, smoother-riding car than $15K will get you.

a 70,000 car would lose a lot of its value as soon as you sign on the dotted line. You can buy a used car with less than 1000 miles and probably have saved enough for a nice used rolex!

 

[PTCvette]

Originally posted by: shady06
i really like the submariner. too bad i dont have $5700 to spare

Yea, my dad had a Submariner "Folex" that he got on a business trip somewhere. It was bad ass. I would love to get one for real... Too bad I'm just a poor college student :frown:

Jeff

 

[nexialist]

My $29 Casio databank is waaaaay more accurate than a Rolex gives me digital and analog time with a soft blue light, keeps track of my phone numbers, Has an alarm that wakes me up, a calculator, stop watch and timer.

It's also lightweight and with the plastic band I cannot even feel it. Just bought another one for $9 at big 5 sporting goods. That's a hot deal ....they sell for $69. No one is gonna rip it off my wrist.

Rolex? I just don't get it

Dan

 

[Greg03]

Originally posted by: Cal166

Originally posted by: herkulease
I think i rather hit the street corners in New york.

not like anyone else can tell. well atleast from far away they can't.

You can easily tell whats the differences, the real one...the SECOND hand moves continuously while the fake one stops and goes.

Only the ghetto fakes have cheap movements. You CAN buy a nearly flawless rolex relica, but then you are commiitting a crime, so live with it or don't. I have seen replicas so perfect in weight and quality it takes quite a while for even jewelers to tell the difference.

You can read up on them at replicas

 

[Greg03]

Originally posted by: dr150
Check the internet for PROFESSIONAL KNOCK-OFFS.

The high quality knock-offs cost around $100, but are very well made! Even jewelers have trouble distinguishing the real mccoy. They have quartz technology, are waterproofed to a high degree and even have high grade crystal.


There's no reason to buy the real thing. Since Rolex purchases are a status thing anyways, the performance of one of these knock-offs will equal it.

If you want REAL performance, get a digital watch. Not even a $30k Patek Phillippe (best brand in the world) can measure up to a Casio digital watch.

You are fooling yourself if you think a $100 fake can compare to anything but a cheap TAG or other low end watch.

Most professionals I know would not be caught dead wearing a cheap knock-off because of the stigma of it. Maybe a very good Swiss made fake, but never a cheapie. Why not just wear a shirt saying you have no class? It would cheaper and gets the same message across.

 

[Solema]

Originally posted by: deeznuts

a 70,000 car would lose a lot of its value as soon as you sign on the dotted line. You can buy a used car with less than 1000 miles and probably have saved enough for a nice used rolex!

Yes that is true, but my point still holds with that argument. A used $70,000 car that goes for $50,000 will still be a much much better car capable of doing more things than a used $15,000 car.

Originally posted by: Greg03

Most professionals I know would not be caught dead wearing a cheap knock-off because of the stigma of it. Maybe a very good Swiss made fake, but never a cheapie. Why not just wear a shirt saying you have no class? It would cheaper and gets the same message across.

You are the perfect example of my entire point. People don't buy these watches because they are "just that much better." They buy them because they want to make themselves fell better and "classier" than the person next to them. I give you props Greg03 for being honest about it.