No Rolex in busses ?!
Hello my fellow watch enthusiasts :) What I am about to share was a discussion that involved a really good friend, cognac and of course watches 🤗 (Disclaimer: what I am about to write here are purely just my opinions and thoughts, I am no authority in any form or shape, so for those who are about to get hyped...relax and enjoy 😎) The topic of discussion was about luxury watches, but more precisely, Rolex...in busses (I know, it sounds weird 😂).
My point was that since Rolex is the most recognised watch brand in the world, and since it was and definitely still is to this day, a social status item that brings with "him" the idea that the owner is very well financially, maybe even from an upper class, with style, education and all the accolades. The long story short is that in MY opinion if you wear a Rolex you shouldn't ride a buss. My friend's opinion was that I am too old-school and should be a little bit more open minded 🤯 I am curios what you guys think of this topic :)
Hello 👋 I'm 34 y.o and for the last 2 years I discovered that I really have a passion for watches, especially vintages and especially Japanese 😂 and what I love more than that is to repair/maintain...
So are you saying there's a tier list for watches you can ride on a bus with? 🤣
So are you saying there's a tier list for watches you can ride on a bus with? 🤣
In joking sense, yes, I think you can say that 😂
If that’s the case is there certain car you should not own?
Personally I don’t mind wearing Rolex on a bus. My concern is more on the safety issue. For example. I don’t mind wearing Rolex if I am in Japan riding a bus or a subway but if I am in Thailand then I would not be wearing it. First of all, the bus can be crowded so there is a chance that it will get scratches. Secondly you will either get robbed or people just don’t care because they think it’s fake 😂They will be like this guy is riding a bus and he is wearing a Rolex? Nah it must be fake let’s leave him alone. I do see lots of people wearing fake Rolexes on the bus.
I take airport shuttle bus all the time.
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Bonus Picture: when I travelled in Czech Republic
I think what you’re trying to say is that people shouldn’t spend on such luxuries if they haven’t yet got the necessities (in this example a car). I agree with that logic.
Is a car a necessity in a large city though? For instance you might ride the tube or bus in London, even if its every once in a while, just because its more convenient.
Rolex was and is a tool watch. An expensive one maybe, but a tool watch nonetheless.
If that’s the case is there certain car you should not own?
So you don't see any "problem" with having a more expensive watch than car ? 🤯😂
I’m struggling to think of a more ridiculous thread.
I often work in London. When I do I travel on the tube and bud.
I wouldn't wear my Rolex unless it was well covered by a coat or sleeve.
For the simple reason I wouldn't want yo be robbed!
This thread actually raises a fair point and its about becoming a potential crime victim.
I often work in London. When I do I travel on the tube and bud.
I wouldn't wear my Rolex unless it was well covered by a coat or sleeve.
For the simple reason I wouldn't want yo be robbed!
This thread actually raises a fair point and its about becoming a potential crime victim.
Recently in London a guy was killed over a luxury brand watch which proved to be fake...
Rolex is for the working classes. Usually those that work in the narcotics industry...... 😁
what a pointless post.....no Rolex on the bus.....have you been drinking ? 😎
So you don't see any "problem" with having a more expensive watch than car ? 🤯😂
Haha my point was can you own a Rolex and have a crap car? I’m using your logic. Rolex v bus, bus = crap transport
Would not do this in NYC on train or bus. Specific train and bus lines at certain times, definitely not. Others do.
Ooh.. Swiss Chef and Animal are pretty good too
Absolutely.
Beaker was another favorite.
depends on where you live and your lifestyle. If you live In NY City and drive a car to get everywhere. Rolex or not, you are a tool. And if you are on vacation in Italy, Mexico, London or most of the world, you're not gonna rent a car to get to a museum or cultural spot 3 miles away.
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-night-bus-attack-muggin-rolex-jailed-lewis-adams-b1037040.html
These attacks are not unusual hence my concern. Falling asleep with your Rolex visible is never a good idea!
Cmon man get a grip. I joined WC to get away from these sorts of attitudes towards status
Cmon man get a grip. I joined WC to get away from these sorts of attitudes towards status
Sorry for you, it's impossible to get rid of such things, they are in the fabric of the society itself...I would go that far and say that even in our blood...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSi2Z74Ou8
Strongly disagree, at least where I live in Switzerland. Anecdotal evidence from tonight suggests that the gentleman next to me in the bus tonight wore a Lange 1, which, by your logic, is not a « bus watch » at all, here here we are…
It would depend on where you are. There some cities where public transit is just how you get around town, even if you're affluent.
I take the bus to work. Often wearing Rolex, including an Everose Daytona.
If you don’t feel comfortable on public transportation with a watch I don’t think you should own it, maybe it’s just me but if I I’m constantly worried about my watch and what I can take it it’s not worth the money, the watch and the lifestyle don’t match
Rolex was and is a tool watch. An expensive one maybe, but a tool watch nonetheless.
I’d say Datejusts or DayDates with fluted bezels on jubilee and president baracelets aren’t tool watches at all.
„Hey, you have a Rolex and you ride by bus???“
„Yes. It‘s MY bus.😎“
Shit subject. Says more about the person than anything else.
Look dude if I didn’t need a car I would happily spend car running money on watches :)