Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people???

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Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people??? I'm debating getting one. There's a lot of other more trendy brands but most people don't know high end watches. All they know is Rolex. (and maybe a few others) but I found some really nice knockoff rolex watches online and I was debating getting one. I'm not sure, do you think that's a good idea or is that lame?

Just that I know that when you go out and in a lot of situations when you meet new people, people wonder about that stuff. Like if they see you're wearing a Rolex watch they might get a good impression about you, like that this person is successful. And I mean I don't really care if it's a real one. Just as long as it looks nice. Besides the fakes ones look just as nice as the real ones now a days. What do you think???
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    First off - I don't wear watches so wouldn't know a rolex if someone rubbed my face in one. Second - if I'm going to be impressed by something, it's going to have to be beautiful or artsy, and that can be cheap stuff as well as spendy - it just has to be aesthetically pleasing.

    I can respect a taste for quality, and if you can afford quality, great. I have some quality stuff that's very old and I still wear it.....because I like it. That's why I bought it.

    As far as bling just to impress people? Sports cars make me do the RCA dog head crank. I don't understand spending piles of bucks for something with clearance so low you have to worry about making it over the average speed bump. Clothes? Some of the designer stuff I've seen is so ugly I'd be ashamed to wear it no matter whose damned name is on it.

    I don't get impressed over bling. I'm not impressed just because someone has bucks and can flash it. I'm impressed when someone is smart in a subject I'm interested in, or has a look or style that I consider appealing. When someone is a jerk, a watch or sports car doesn't go far in hiding the fact they're a jerk. It just makes them an insecure, loud jerk. When they aren't a jerk - they don't need bling to be impressive.
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  • Profile picture of the author koocnaed
    Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

    Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people???
    I am going to guess that 99% of the people that you come across wont even notice the watch that you are wearing and the 1% that do are the 1% you don't want to associate yourself with....

    Be yourself, don't buy material object to impress others, do and wear what makes YOU happy!
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      The only way a Rolex would impress me was if it was pink and perhaps sparkly. But I would only be impressed by the color and sparkles, I wouldn't have a clue whether it was a Rolex or a Timex.

      Impress rather with your knowledge, skills, expertise, and manners. I'm sure that those impressions will take you much further in life than a Rolex, or even a Rolex knock-off.


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      • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        The only way a Rolex would impress me was if it was pink and perhaps sparkly.
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        The only way a Rolex would impress me was if it was pink and perhaps sparkly. But I would only be impressed by the color and sparkles, I wouldn't have a clue whether it was a Rolex or a Timex.

        Impress rather with your knowledge, skills, expertise, and manners. I'm sure that those impressions will take you much further in life than a Rolex, or even a Rolex knock-off.


        Terra
        I think they DO have ones that are pink gold, and they DO have ones with jewels.

        Back to the OP. Is rolex a good watch? YES! Is it quality? YES! Can it be nice looking? YES! Is it expensive? It is JUST expensive enough to be considered an expensive watch, but is actually on the LOW end!

        Did I consider getting one? YEP. But not really to impress. Ironically, before I considered that, I was toying with a tag heuer and that was back when THEY were about average for a quality mechanical watch. NOW, a tag heuer costs almost 3% what a simple presidente costs. But HEY, I rarely wear a watch. When I do today, it is a 20+yo casio that cost maybe $20! The most expensive clothes I have are business suits, and the last one cost me less than about $400, as I recall. I got it from mens wearhouse. MAN, I bought a real nice wool bend one and when asked by some friends, I told them I got it for $500, one guy in a cheap polyester suit said "He's kidding, they cost like $99. NOW, look: Men's Suits & Men's Designer Suits | Men's Wearhouse

        Anyway, My shoes average about $100. I have ONE pair at any one time, but I try to get the best I can. Ironically, I could often spend $400 MORE for far LOWER quality! My shirts cost about $20, give or take. I once told a clerk how a clerk at another store tried to get me to pay $175 for ONE shirt. After buying a shirt for about $20, she pointed out the manufacturers label that said MY shirts should sell for $99! I buy like hanes underwear, and wear dockers pants and belts. Pants could be as little as $20, and the belt could also be about $20.

        HECK, even my SUITCASES! The last one I bought cost about $70! I have seen some CHEAP looking ones selling for $700!!!!!!(YEP, TEN times as much)

        Could I buy gold chains, wear a Patek Philippe watch, and get designer suits? SURE! I would look like an IDIOT, but SURE! But WHY!?!?!? BTW Patek Philippe is probably one of the best known EXPENSIVE watches around! It makes a rolex seem BARGAIN BASEMENT CHEAP! I STILL say rolexes are better than Patek Philippe, and tag heuer are probably the same quality as rolex.

        Go with TERRA'S advice!

        Impress rather with your knowledge, skills, expertise, and manners. I'm sure that those impressions will take you much further in life than a Rolex, or even a Rolex knock-off.
        BTW most rolex knockoffs are probably WORSE than invicta which CAN look nice, and are CHEAP.

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        • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
          Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

          I think they DO have ones that are pink gold, and they DO have ones with jewels.

          Back to the OP. Is rolex a good watch? YES! Is it quality? YES! Can it be

          Go with TERRA'S advice!

          BTW most rolex knockoffs are probably WORSE than invicta which CAN look nice, and are CHEAP.

          Steve
          I hear you. But people don't know those brand names. I'm just getting it for the brand name. I thought about Tag but again I didn't even know they were that expensive until today. For years I thought it was just like a high end timex type deal like something like a Fossil watch or something. But ya again the one I got was a knock off. I'm not making any money at the moment so I just shop for deals. I buy my clothes from thrift shops. I got a deal on a Ed Hardy t shirt at Goodwill the other day for 5 dollars. It fits perfect and it honestly looks brand new. I don't want to spend a lot when I'm not making anything. But I'm working on a few ideas. Hopefully I'm onto something this time. Tired of spinning my wheels online n having to pinch pennies.
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    • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
      Originally Posted by koocnaed View Post

      I am going to guess that 99% of the people that you come across wont even notice the watch that you are wearing and the 1% that do are the 1% you don't want to associate yourself with....

      Be yourself, don't buy material object to impress others, do and wear what makes YOU happy!
      ya you got a good point. Well I ended up buying one. I hope it arrives. It was only 97bucks. There pretty realistic now a days though from what I seen by the photos. here's an image of the watch I ordered, you can tell me what you think. I had a nice bell n ross knock off but it got washed so it's crap now. That was a nice one too actually. I just think when I go on a date maybe it says something if I'm wearing a nice watch. Ya I know it shouldn't matter. And realistically deep down I don't care that much. But I think what it is is the markeing first impression side. And there is a bit too it, you'd be surprised. Lets face it most people have lost there soul in this age of consumerizm. If the sheeple see a little bling they're somehow impressed by that. It's sad how dumb society has become It's like size of bank account first, body soul and spirit second.

      I don't know, I could be wrong but I think it's a nice looking watch. I'm in my 30's so I don't want that super-bling look. I just want more of a everyday look which I think this one sort of has, yet has a little bit of "hmmm green??" like gets people looking. One of them is real one of them is fake apparently. I'm not sure which is which. Just suppose to be the same watch I ordered. What do you think?

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      • Profile picture of the author salegurus
        Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

        One of them is real one of them is fake apparently. I'm not sure which is which.
        The Submariner is the most popular Rolex replica watch on the internet. It is often difficult these days to spot as a fake. The best quality fakes are also called Swiss Grade 1's and are so good, a secondary kind of scam marker has developed on eBay and other auction web sites. Swiss Grade 1 Rolex reproductions are auctioned off every week as genuine watches to those buyers who cannot believe their good fortune at running into a once in a life time super deal on a genuine Rolex watch. What those buyers find out the hard way is that the "deal of a life time" comes around every week on eBay!

        Here is what you need to know to help spot a fake Rolex Submariner; but sometimes it's very difficult!

        1. The bezel on a genuine Submariner turns only in one direction: counter clockwise. Fakes often turn in both directions or in other words, they are bi-directional. All high quality fake Swiss Grade 1's are correct in this feature. So even if the bezel turns in the correct direction, this doesn't mean it's a genuine Submariner.

        2. Bezel clicks. It takes 120 'clicks' to make a full circle on a genuine Submariner. Fakes often fail to copy this feature correctly. Quick test: count the clicks for a quarter of a turn. You should count 30 clicks. 30 x 4 == 120 just like a real one. So even if the bezel makes a 120 clicks, this doesn't mean it's a real Submariner.

        3. Movement inside. All Swiss Grade 1 Rolex replicas have an ETA movement inside. These are 25 jewels but many replica web scams tell you they are 27 jewels. They are not because ETA does not make a 27 jewel mechanical movement. The ETA does a beautiful job at replicating the second hand sweep of the genuine Rolex movement. It used to be this was a big clue as to whether or not a Rolex was real or not. You can no longer count on it. So even if the second hand "sweeps smoothly" to the naked eye, it is really quickly moving 8 times per second, just like on a real Rolex. Cheaper movements (non ETA) in the Submariner replicas are often still difficult to determine what kind of movement is inside based on watching the second hand sweep.

        4. The 50th Anniversary Submariner with the green bezel insert. This is one of the most popular Submariners and is one of the most copied. The biggest flaw when looking at a genuine 50th Submariner (known as a "Greenie" due to the green bezel insert color or also known as the LV) is to check the case for lug holes. Rolex stopped making lug holes on their Submariner cases before they started to make the LV. Some replicas are made with the old style cases. So if you see someone selling an LV as genuine and it has lug holes...better run away as fast as you can.

        5. LV dial. The LV is the ONLY Submariner where at the 6 o'clock position, the words SWISS MADE span and touch 5 minute markers. This is known as a "5 ticks" dial. ALL other Submariners have their words SWISS MADE touch only 3 minute markers, thus they are known as having 3 tick dials. If you see an LV for sale with a "3 tick" dial, it is a fake. If you see a standard SS Submariner 16610 model (non LV) that has a 5 tick dial, it is a fake. Update: I am seeing more and more genuine "3 tick" LV's showing up on the internet at genuine Rolex watch forums. Either Rolex is now producing 3 tick LV's or people who have the Swiss Grade 1 fakes are passing them off as real. It's difficult to know. Buying a genuine LV from anyone other than an Authorized (Rolex) Dealer is extremely risky.

        6. LV Submariner. The LV uses the new date font with the 'closed' 6 and 9 numbers. If you see an LV for sale that has the older style open 6 and 9 it is a fake.

        7. LV Submariner. The LV uses what Rolex calls the Maxi Dial. It is the only Submariner using it. Along with this Maxi Dial, on the LV, are what is called the "Fat Hands". The LV is the only Submariner using hour and minute hands that are 'fatter' than the hands normally seen on all of the other Rolex Submariners. Sometimes you will see an LV for sale that does not have the Fat Hands. Run away as fast as you can!

        In summary.

        Other than the LV differences which I have mentioned, it can be almost impossible to spot a fake Swiss Grade 1 Rolex Submariner. The only way to know for sure is to take the watch into an Rolex authorized dealer or other high end watch shop and have them remove the case back and see what kind of movement is inside. That's the only way to know for sure. The Two Tone Blue dial Submariners are a classic Rolex and are all but impossible to visually verify if one is real or not. Same for the Stainless Steel (SS) Black dial classic model 16610. You may not be able to tell a real one from a fake one unless you have the back removed and check the movement inside. If you're going to try and buy a used Rolex Submariner on the internet, it is critical that you know who you are buying from.

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        • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
          Originally Posted by salegurus View Post

          The Submariner is the most popular Rolex replica watch on the internet.

          In summary.

          Other than the LV differences which I have mentioned, it can be almost impossible to spot a fake Swiss Grade 1 Rolex Submariner. The only way to

          How To Identify A Fake or Bogus Rolex Submariner. | eBay
          Kinda amazed actually that people are that naive that they don't know what you just said about the knockoff's sold on ebay. it's really sad if anyone actually is buying those. One would think that if they're gonna spend 10k+they'd go to jewelry store and make sure they're getting the real thing.
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          • Profile picture of the author seasoned
            Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

            Kinda amazed actually that people are that naive that they don't know what you just said about the knockoff's sold on ebay. it's really sad if anyone actually is buying those. One would think that if they're gonna spend 10k+they'd go to jewelry store and make sure they're getting the real thing.
            ROLEX ALSO has, and has the US HELP THEM SUPPORT, an ANTI counterfeit and grey market policy!

            So WHAT does that mean? If you are caught with a fake, or come in with too many REAL ones, they may be CONFISCATED!!!!!! If you buy one that IS real, but through an unauthorized channel, the warranty, etc... will be NULL AND VOID!

            So it is probably best to buy it from a respected company.

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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          I had to read every post to see if this was brought up. Nope.

          Why do guys buy Rolex watches?

          It isn't the watch, it's the story.
          Men like to talk about how they got it, and how much they paid for it.

          It's a symbol. Having a Rolex is language.

          It says " I like the best quality. And if you have a Rolex, we are from the same tribe."

          It's much like wearing very expensive shoes. Except the shoes may actually be comfortable too. The Rolex is there just to identify who you are.

          Some people wear a sweater around their neck. For some people, it's expensive cigars. For some people it's wine. And for some, it's a Rolex.

          I have two friends that have a Rolex. If you recognize it, that tells them something about you. If you also have one, that tells them something else.

          Again, it's a part of our language. Like posture, what you wear, and the way you talk.

          It's all a way to determine the "Pecking order".

          That being said, none of that means anything to me. I study behavior.
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          • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            I had to read every post to see if this was brought up. Nope.

            Why do guys buy Rolex watches?

            It isn't the watch, it's the story.
            Men like to talk about how they got it, and how much they paid for it.

            It's a symbol. Having a Rolex is language.

            It says " I like the best quality. And if you have a Rolex, we are from the same tribe."

            It's much like wearing very expensive shoes. Except the shoes may actually be comfortable too. The Rolex is there just to identify who you are.

            Some people wear a sweater around their neck. For some people, it's expensive cigars. For some people it's wine. And for some, it's a Rolex.

            I have two friends that have a Rolex. If you recognize it, that tells them something about you. If you also have one, that tells them something else.

            Again, it's a part of our language. Like posture, what you wear, and the way you talk.

            It's all a way to determine the "Pecking order".

            That being said, none of that means anything to me. I study behavior.
            That's kinda what I was trying to say, it's the psychology of the first impression. My fake rolex will impress the hell out of anyone I meet and I'll be in like flynn. I knew I was on to something with that investment
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      • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
        Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

        I just think when I go on a date maybe it says something if I'm wearing a nice watch.

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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Ten
    Wearing a Rolex will impress some humans but not all humans. I'm not sure if I care too much about the opinions of those that it will impress significantly.
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    • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
      I must admit that when I see someone wearing a Rolex, it does impress me. The impression that I usually get is... "egotistical, shallow schmuck". :p

      Not that there's anything wrong with buying something nice, so long as it serves a *meaningful* purpose. But if you're buying something only to impress others, then you're doing it for all the wrong reasons.

      If you want to truly impress people, you do it with your character. NOT what you wear / drive / live in.
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      • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
        I think the points raised by others are quite valid. First, only a very small number of people look at watches other people are wearing. Also the fact there are so many fakes around devalues the brand somewhat.

        Rolex generally have a poor reputation among watch aficionados. It is not because of quality or reliability but the lack of style and refinement. However Rolex is one of three brands of luxury watches that has a ready secondhand market. The other being Patek Philipe and Officine Panerai.

        I have a small collection of luxury watches that I rarely wear. They were partly bought as an investment more than 15 years ago. There is a Patek, a couple of Vacheron Constantin, a Jaeger La Coutre, a IWC skeleton, a ChronoSwiss jumping hour, a Kelek 5 minute repeater, and a limited edition platnum Omega De Ville co-axial escapment. It has been years I could afford to buy one and as things go, I may well have to sell them.
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        • Profile picture of the author seasoned
          Originally Posted by derekwong28 View Post

          I think the points raised by others are quite valid. First, only a very small number of people look at watches other people are wearing. Also the fact there are so many fakes around devalues the brand somewhat.

          Rolex generally have a poor reputation among watch aficionados. It is not because of quality or reliability but the lack of style and refinement. However Rolex is one of three brands of luxury watches that has a ready secondhand market. The other being Patek Philipe and Officine Panerai.

          I have a small collection of luxury watches that I rarely wear. They were partly bought as an investment more than 15 years ago. There is a Patek, a couple of Vacheron Constantin, a Jaeger La Coutre, a IWC skeleton, a ChronoSwiss jumping hour, a Kelek 5 minute repeater, and a limited edition platnum Omega De Ville co-axial escapment. It has been years I could afford to buy one and as things go, I may well have to sell them.
          That IS one thing I was going to mention. The one I looked at was the presidente. It IS a nice quality watch and looks nice. But HERE are the basic features....

          1. One piece gold body.
          2. Nice swiss movement. Tag heuer, patek, rolex ALL, I believe are SWISS!
          3. Kinetic winding. NICE feature, but a lot of watches that are FAR cheaper have the same feature.
          4. day, day of week. Nice, but a lot of cheap watches have the same.
          5. Basic watch.

          Frankly, in the high priced market, rolex is probably one of the watches that tends to have the fewest features. That isn't to say anything bad about it. Compare it to a tag heuer! The tag heuer may cost a TENTH as much, or a fraction of that, and has a LOT more features.

          But if you are buying to impress, it is a waste of money. A lot of people go BROKE trying to impress.

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      • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
        Originally Posted by Brandon Tanner View Post

        I must admit that when I see someone wearing a Rolex, it does impress me. The impression that I usually get is... "egotistical, shallow schmuck". :p

        Not that there's anything wrong with buying something nice, so long as it serves a *meaningful* purpose. But if you're buying something only to impress others, then you're doing it for all the wrong reasons.

        If you want to truly impress people, you do it with your character. NOT what you wear / drive / live in.
        you got a good point.
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  • Profile picture of the author yukon
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    Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people?
    I would be just as impressed If you had a Folex.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    If you buy a Rolex just to impress people, my guess is you'll be disappointed at best.
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  • Profile picture of the author lcombs
    A status symbol for people with low self esteem.

    A watch is a tool used to keep time.
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    • Profile picture of the author AprilCT
      I like nice things surely as much as other people do. That said, I honestly doubt I would go out of my way to save up enough to buy one.

      The last watch I got a few years ago was a Timex (or similar brand) and any time I wear it, everyone compliments it. Crystals are on the outside of the watch case, and the face is probably a rather nice plastic mother of pearl. For $12 (on sale) and tax, people who see it seem impressed. Well, impressed only a little bit less than the one with the abalone face and band that went bad, so it needed replaced.

      The priciest and most expensive up-to-date items or rare and valuable antique pieces just seem to scream "noveau rich." It's been an oft-repeated observation of mine that the older rich are quite well known to wear good things, very often worn out and battered beyond recognition, thrift stores would have rejected their donations!

      Be careful the kind of message you want to send. A Rolex might be appropriate for your purposes, but don't choose it just because you want it if it really isn't appropriate.
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    • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
      Originally Posted by lcombs View Post

      A status symbol for people with low self esteem.

      A watch is a tool used to keep time.
      I know what you mean, but still I've had wealth and I've had poverty. And trust me, living the high life is "way better" than living in poverty! Anyone who tells you otherwise is stupid. Unless you're a monk who's taken a vow of poverty then generally speaking as humans we're trying to better ourselves. The bible says "3 servants were given talents....bla bla bla". We're suppose to better what's been given to us. Of course that doesn't mean just money or material stuff. But value is just a reflection of money "oftne times". Not always but often. So if someone has nice things I don't think that's all just low self esteem or ego. There's nothign wrong with nice things if you're buying them out of confidence of and not lack of it. Trust me, I've had money and no money and money and stuff is better and funner.
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  • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
    Originally Posted by Reddy20 View Post

    What is rolex?
    A very expensive wrist watch.
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  • Profile picture of the author conceptmarketing
    I once owned several rolex watches, genuine ones I bought for around $2000 each. I bought them for recreation and because I enjoyed spending money. The best part is they were worth on the way up actually only slightly more than they were on the way down. I am assuming with a name like aces high you will understand what I mean....
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    Hate to tell you this, but for $97 the watch is most likely either a replica or stolen. A used submariner like the one you posted the pic of is almost $9,000 on Google Shopping. Used. Why else would the one you bought be so cheap?
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    • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
      Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post

      Hate to tell you this, but for $97 the watch is most likely either a replica or stolen. A used submariner like the one you posted the pic of is almost $9,000 on Google Shopping. Used. Why else would the one you bought be so cheap?
      no way, you think? I thought for sure for 97 dollars I'd be getting a real one? So you're actaully telling me it's a fake one? Oh nooo rats ha ha
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  • Profile picture of the author whateverpedia
    Up until about 2002, I had an Omega watch. Not exactly luxury, but sort of upper middle-class (if you get my drift). I had that for about 15 years, before it died.

    I needed a watch in a hurry, so I went to K-Mart and bought a Lorus for $14.95, to cover me until I could get a replacement Omega or Seiko (staying in the upper-middle class range for a couple of hundred dollars).

    The Lorus is still on my wrist now.

    It's waterproof, so I wear it in the shower or when I go swimming and it loses about 40 seconds a year.

    Now that is what I call impressive.

    If (or when) the Lorus dies, I'd have no qualms at all about getting another one, even if, because of inflation, the price for a similar watch is as high as $30.
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    First I have to say I think Rolex watches are butt ugly. Big, gaudy, heavy pieces of metal.

    That being said, I am not impressed by superficial people who think that "stuff" makes the person, and buying a "knockoff" to pretend it's the real thing to impress superficial people is just pathetic. I wouldn't do it if I were you.

    How good, honest, trustworthy and so many other qualities are far more important than bling.
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    • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      First I have to say I think Rolex watches are butt ugly. Big, gaudy, heavy pieces of metal.
      bling.
      Well it's like wine or coffee or whiskey. Most people don't like it when they first try it. It's a refined taste, is the way I look at it. But in this case no one has to know it's actually "instant coffee". ha ha. Actually I just like knockoff stuff. If I had endless money pouring in maybe I would buy real stuff but I'm not into wasting money on stuff that's probably gonna get dinged up or lost within a short period of time anyway. Like I bought a Bell and Ross watch and sure enough it was in my pocket and someone washed the article of clothing by accident and ruined it. So if I had paid 5k for it, it would have been just a waste. I guess I feel like I'm beating the system when I can get the same product for cheap.
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  • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
    I think you are getting a good deal if you are getting a genuine Swiss designed ETA movement. ETA movements can be found in watches cost upwards of $10000 if they are skeletonized or used as a base for complications such as a perpetual calender. It is more likely that you will get a Chinese designed and made movement.

    This is an old article which explains why Rolex is held in such poor esteem by watch buffs

    The Rolex Explorer Ref. 14270 - Part 1 - TimeZone

    "The anomalies of the Rolex Explorer make it difficult to neatly summarize a personal opinion. For me, the only intriguing aspect of this watch is that a movement so lacking is basic workmanship is capable of being so accurately timed. This is, no doubt, a product of the thickness (and thus permissible loose tolerances) of the movement, and the use of computer-timed balance/spring assemblies. For the person for whom accuracy of rate in a mechanical watch is the only criterion in buying a watch, and for whom value-for-the-dollar is of little concern, the Explorer might be a choice. In the current watch market, the poor quality of the movement--and relatively good quality of the case and dial--suggests that this watch should retail in the $600 to $800 range.

    For those who would insist on a mechanical watch, there are innumerable other choices in the price range of the Explorer, almost any of which would provide a movement of much better quality. There are also many watches at a quarter or less of the price of the Rolex that exhibit comparable or better workmanship and quality. In fact, I Dial, close upthink it would be difficult to find another current production watch, at any price over a few hundred dollars, as deficient in basic workmanship of the mechanicals as the Explorer."
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  • Profile picture of the author henrycalvin
    Depending on the Rolex. If you get a good rolex then yes people would be very impressed by it.
    Nothing is more classier than a Rolex, trust me!!
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    • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
      Originally Posted by henrycalvin View Post

      Depending on the Rolex. If you get a good rolex then yes people would be very impressed by it.
      Nothing is more classier than a Rolex, trust me!!
      that's what I'm talking about! I'll literally have to beat the ladies off with a stick wearing that fake rolex around. I know it
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      • Profile picture of the author seasoned
        Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

        that's what I'm talking about! I'll literally have to beat the ladies off with a stick wearing that fake rolex around. I know it
        That MIGHT be true. Do you REALLY want to attract the STUPID, LAZY, GOLDDIGGER type?

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      • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
        Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

        that's what I'm talking about! I'll literally have to beat the ladies off with a stick wearing that fake rolex around. I know it
        Man, This statement tells me a lot.

        You think a Rolex will attract women? Really?

        Tell us how that works out for you.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

          Man, This statement tells me a lot.

          You think a Rolex will attract women? Really?

          Tell us how that works out for you.

          I bet the watch works better than the sweatsocks you shove down your pants.

          By the way, you really should use a clean pair and shove them in front, not in back.
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          • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            I bet the watch works better than the sweatsocks you shove down your pants.

            By the way, you really should use a clean pair and shove them in front, not in back.
            Dam you Riffle, I just put my back out laughing at that!
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            • Profile picture of the author jsla
              If you can't back up external baubles with some personal integrity and wisdom, any good impression won't last long...
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              • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
                Originally Posted by jsla View Post

                If you can't back up external baubles with some personal integrity and wisdom, any good impression won't last long...
                Concise, wise, and easy to understand. I nominate this post for the Best Serious Answer of the Thread.
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          • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            I bet the watch works better than the sweatsocks you shove down your pants.

            By the way, you really should use a clean pair and shove them in front, not in back.
            They aren't sweatsocks. It's a potato.

            Good tip about switching to the front though. I was wondering why it wasn't attracting the ladies.

            But the zipper still goes in the back, right?
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

              But the zipper still goes in the back, right?
              Depends on your inclinations. For you, yes.
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              • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                Depends on your inclinations. For you, yes.
                I had a couple of responses, that I thought you might pick. Yours was funnier.
                Worth waiting for.
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
    My personal preference is for Mont Blanc... After receiving a
    Mont Blanc pen as a gift from my wife on my first birthday after
    we were married, I fell in love with the brand. Most of what they
    produce is high quality, which I appreciate, and stylish, which I
    also appreciate... And quite frankly, I couldn't give a flaying rat's ass
    who likes it or doesn't-- My wife liked it, and that's what I care about.

    There are certainly many "second-handers" out there (forgive the pun!)
    who live in the heads of others, and whose self-worth depends on the
    impressions they can make in others... But if you have a knee-jerk reaction
    to think that everyone wearing a Rolex is that kind of person, you may
    want to reconsider.

    The reality is that most people who enjoy a fine cigar after a good
    meal are not pretentious assholes. They just enjoy quality. And they know
    that networking with other people who have reached a certain level
    of success can be a very positive thing for them.

    Really, haven't we all known businesses that were actually crappy,
    but looked good, and so they were successful? And those that were
    actually really great, but looked like bums, so they failed?

    A lot of people that you see wearing a Rolex and driving a Mercedes
    are just as comfortable pushing their lawnmower in a pair of jeans
    and a T-Shirt.

    And a lot of people who spend most of their time in a pair of jeans
    and a T-Shirt might outta put on a nice suit and go try on a Rolex.
    Don't buy it, just go try a few on... Don't worry, you won't make you
    shallow or superficial. But maybe you'll see things from a new POV?
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  • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
    Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

    Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people???

    Besides the fakes ones look just as nice as the real ones now a days. What do you think???
    Many other people know the availability of fakes too so how impressive is one (real or fake) going to be on your wrist?
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  • Profile picture of the author YemTv
    Obiviously Rolex watch impresses people.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      I once had a Rolex, it was a genuine one and cost me £2000.

      I was very upset when the gold made my skin turn green, the battery went after a week and the strap broke. I took it to my nearest Rolex dealer who had the audacity to tell me it was fake.

      Then I bought an Iphone, and though it's not very comfortable on the wrist, I think people are very impressed.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

        I once had a Rolex, it was a genuine one and cost me £2000.

        I was very upset when the gold made my skin turn green, the battery went after a week and the strap broke. I took it to my nearest Rolex dealer who had the audacity to tell me it was fake.

        Then I bought an Iphone, and though it's not very comfortable on the wrist, I think people are very impressed.

        This ^^^^

        I find people who still wear watches to be outdated. Everyone has a cell phone and nearly everyone is tethered to it like an umbilical cord. What's the need for a watch?

        That said, it's only a passing thought as I don't really notice what people are wearing. I really only notice if a chick's got decent cans or if a guy has a better jaw line than mine.
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        • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          This ^^^^

          I find people who still wear watches to be outdated. Everyone has a cell phone and nearly everone is tethered to it like an umbilical cord. What's the need for a watch?
          Exactly Dan, watches are for wimps.



          That said, it's only a passing thought as I don't really notice what people are wearing. I really only notice if a chick's got decent cans or if a guy has a better jaw line than mine.
          I assume cans is the US equivalent of "jugs".

          I bet Claude's jaw line is better than yours.
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          • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
            Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

            Exactly Dan, watches are for wimps.

            I assume cans is the US equivalent of "jugs".

            I bet Claude's jaw line is better than yours.
            You $%^%$&&$%^$%^#$!!!!!!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author bad golfer
    Here is the watch to get-- on sale for around $86K US, that's after $46,550 knocked of the original price:

    Zenith Academy Tourbillon Chronograph Men's...Zenith Academy Tourbillon Chronograph Men's...

    Here is a review from the product page:

    "Sure you could spend a mere 10-20 thousand on a watch that tells you the time of day. It also tells people that your a penny pinching poor loser that needs to try hard in life and get a real job. This watch is not just about knowing what time it is, If I wanted to know what time it was I would just ask my servant. Actually, anyone who's anyone at birth gets a small computer built into their head that project information, everything from emails, current heart rate to how long lines are for the Super Man ride at 6 flags (Currently its 43 minutes at this exact moment...but I wouldn't have to wait in line as us upper crust folds always get cut-sies)."
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  • Profile picture of the author Peak Curiosity
    It is impressive only if the person wearing that watch has the job to back it up with. If it's an average office worker wearing one, then it doesn't look congruent. If you want to wear a rolex simply to impress people, then that's being a 'try hard' and comes off as "you purchased this watch because their is nothing interesting about you." You don't need a watch to impress people, all they need to see is your personality.
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  • Profile picture of the author pkarl
    I think that nothing matter which watch you wear to the people.
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  • Profile picture of the author candoit2
    When I was single one of my buddies dad owned one of the world's largest Pharma compnaies and a girl I knew parents have high end luxury clothing shops across the world as well as hotels. (won't name the company names, but they are among the world's most famous brands)

    Both were very humble, did not show off in the slightest.

    They didn't talk about their money, what they owned or tried to impress people.

    There was something vastly different in the way they handled themselves, than someone else. I honestly couldn't tell you what kind of watch they wore, and they certainly did not ever bring it up. Maybe that is why they liked me.

    Most people try to fit in with them by mentioning their new rolex, car etc.

    Trust me on this one, they hate people like that. You are basically acting in a way you assume they are like to impress them, but are really insulting them by thinking that is how they are.(fake and superficial for one)

    So yeah, when I see someone show off I am not impressed. I know they don't fit into the crowd they are trying to fake that they belong too.
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  • Profile picture of the author kevin timothy
    I'm sure that they impress people who are
    easily impressed by "things." But to those
    that have their eyes focused on other
    agendas of substance, it won't mean much.

    Get one because of the quality of the product.

    ...not to impress people. You'll never win.
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    • Profile picture of the author taliman
      Originally Posted by kevin timothy View Post

      I'm sure that they impress people who are
      easily impressed by "things." But to those
      that have their eyes focused on other
      agendas of substance, it won't mean much.

      Get one because of the quality of the product.

      ...not to impress people. You'll never win.

      So true. Another good reason is because of all the high end brands of luxury watches, Rolex watches are the ones that retain the most of their original value after purchasing them. (Another thing to consider in the event that you ever want to sell your watch) Of course this is only if you buy a genuine Rolex. lol
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  • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
    you have to fake it until you make it though
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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

      you have to fake it until you make it though

      My young, male single lonely friend;

      No. You don't "fake it till you make it". Why? Because your young female friend will only find out...and there is no happy ending to that story.

      I wish one of the lady Warriors here would pop in, and explain how women think.....and what they think of men who "Fake it till you make it".

      I can tell you this from extensive experience. A woman that you have to try to impress, by being something other than what you really are?

      When she finds out what you are really like, which will be very soon, she won't be understanding. She'll be angry, and think you are a worm.
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      • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        I wish one of the lady Warriors here would pop in, and explain how women think.....and what they think of men who "Fake it till you make it".

        You're assuming that even women can figure out how women think.


        <slinks away....>
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

          You're assuming that even women can figure out how women think.


          <slinks away....>

          The trouble is, I think women can explain how women think. But they use a language that men don't understand. I'm only half joking.

          The other half is brilliant sarcasm.
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          • Profile picture of the author socialentry
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            Folks usually overestimate the success of other people who flash. It's very superficial but it's true.

            If you see someone with a lamborguini, people automatically think this guy is successful even if he just rented it for a day or something.

            I wouldn't fake it with women because they can run circles around me.
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          • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            You're assuming that even women can figure out how women think.


            <slinks away....>
            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            The trouble is, I think women can explain how women think. But they use a language that men don't understand. I'm only half joking.

            The other half is brilliant sarcasm.

            I hear this kind of thing a lot, and women say that men are hard
            to understand sometimes, too... But it just isn't true!

            Men are satisfied with only 3 things:
            1. Good sex
            2. Good food
            3. Good sleep

            Give men 2 out of 3, and they are happy enough.

            As for women, they are also very simple: They want it all.
            The total package, and nothing less.


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            • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
              Originally Posted by MikeTucker View Post

              I hear this kind of thing a lot, and women say that men are hard
              to understand sometimes, too... But it just isn't true!

              Men are satisfied with only 3 things:
              1. Good sex
              2. Good food
              3. Good sleep

              Give men 2 out of 3, and they are happy enough.

              As for women, they are also very simple: They want it all.
              The total package, and nothing less.


              /Freud
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      • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post


        I wish one of the lady Warriors here would pop in, and explain how women think.....and what they think of men who "Fake it till you make it".

        I can tell you this from extensive experience. A woman that you have to try to impress, by being something other than what you really are?

        When she finds out what you are really like, which will be very soon, she won't be understanding. She'll be angry, and think you are a worm.
        I'll step in here Claude, and tell you how at least this woman thinks.

        In a word authenticity.

        Be who you are and don't try to impress by putting on an act. Don't always talk about yourself, but take an honest interest in her. Ask her questions and listen to her answers. Study her. Learn what she likes, and impress her by delivering those things. Not by being someone you're not, but in your way, in your style, with your flair.

        No woman likes a bragger, it is a complete turn off!

        But I think most important of all, you must be tough and rugged when appropriate and tender and gentle when appropriate. Having the wisdom to know when each of those is called for is key. All hard@ss is bad, all gentle and tender is bad also. It comes across as wimpy and the only woman who wants a wimp is an over domineering type, which is something no man I know of wants.

        Oh, and just listen to Shania.



        A worm? Ha! That is being waaaay too kind, lol!


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        • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
          Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

          I'll step in here Claude, and tell you how at least this woman thinks.

          In a word authenticity.

          Oh, and just listen to Shania.

          Shania Twain - That Don't Impress Me Much Lyrics - YouTube


          A worm? Ha! That is being waaaay too kind, lol!


          Terra
          That's the problem. There's so many expectations placed on men. Like I met this girl recently. I wasn't overly impressed by her but I was "interested". But the moment I let it slip that I don't have my own place at the moment I could tell "that was a major turn off". And ya I could see why I mean I'm almost 40 now actually and to not have my own place seems really odd. But that doesn't mean I'm starving or anything. I still pay my own way, even pay for her if I like her enough. But that's the thing, there's so many expectations. It's kinda rediculous. It goes both ways though I guess. But if you don't play you can't win. And I guess if you didn't at least try then life would get boring fast.
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          • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
            Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

            That's the problem. There's so many expectations placed on men. Like I met this girl recently. I wasn't overly impressed by her but I was "interested". But the moment I let it slip that I don't have my own place at the moment I could tell "that was a major turn off". And ya I could see why I mean I'm almost 40 now actually and to not have my own place seems really odd. But that doesn't mean I'm starving or anything. I still pay my own way, even pay for her if I like her enough. But that's the thing, there's so many expectations. It's kinda rediculous. It goes both ways though I guess. But if you don't play you can't win. And I guess if you didn't at least try then life would get boring fast.
            First of all, this is probably the image that popped into her head when you said you didn't have a place of your own...



            Or maybe this...



            And secondly, perhaps if you didn't have the frame of mind that it's a game, you may fair better. Most women worth having don't view dating as a game, but as life, as in maybe the rest of her life.


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      • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
        Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

        My young, male single lonely friend;

        No. worm.
        If you found out her purse was fake later on, what would you care? You probably wouldn't. Besides it's not about fake or real. It's about beating the system at there own awful game they try and play on us. Like big corporations build a rolex watch for all of maybe 50 dollars. Then they tell us that we should pay upwards of 10,000 for that because of the fancy name? Or take any louie Vatton item, all cheaply made in a china sweat shop. But a purse that was made for all of 25 dollars you're asked to pay 2500 for. I DON'T THINK SO! I've been ripped off by the system my whole life. And I'm not gonna play there game anymore.
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        • Profile picture of the author Daniel Evans
          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          And I'm not gonna play there game anymore.
          You're already playing the game:

          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          If the sheeple see a little bling they're somehow impressed by that.
          You've just highlighted the very "sheeple" that you are feeding as one yourself.

          You're waving flesh in sharky waters. Either enjoy the bite, or get out of the game.

          With a bit of integrity you might attract a worthy alternative.
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          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          If you found out her purse was fake later on, what would you care?
          I would laugh at her.
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        • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          If you found out her purse was fake later on, what would you care?

          I wouldn't have noticed her purse in the first place. The last thing I'm thinking when sizing up a bird (Van and Donovan are rubbing off on me) is, "O.H. M.Y. GAWD!!!! Is that a Coach purse?!?! Wait until I tell Claude!"

          I'm more likely thinking, "I wonder if those are real? Do you think management will turn down the air conditioning if I ask. Should I get french fries or onion rings? Hey, where'd she go?"
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          • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
            Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

            I wouldn't have noticed her purse in the first place. The last thing I'm thinking when sizing up a bird (Van and Donovan are rubbing off on me) is, "O.H. M.Y. GAWD!!!! Is that a Coach purse?!?! Wait until I tell Claude!"

            I'm more likely thinking, "I wonder if those are real? Do you think management will turn down the air conditioning if I ask. Should I get french fries or onion rings? Hey, where'd she go?"
            And "Did I just see this ladies legs quiver every time she looks at my jaw line?" and "I hope she's eats her Big Mac quickly" and finally "I wish I could get a bra off without looking like a dog trying to knit a jumper".

            I feel your pain Dan, I feel your pain.
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            • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
              Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

              And "Did I just see this ladies legs quiver every time she looks at my jaw line?" and "I hope she's eats her Big Mac quickly" and finally "I wish I could get a bra off without looking like a dog trying to knit a jumper".

              I feel your pain Dan, I feel your pain.

              Hey, I'll have you know I wasn't referencing McDonalds. THEY don't serve onion rings. Burger King does, though. A much classier establishment.
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              • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
                Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                Hey, I'll have you know I wasn't referencing McDonalds. THEY don't serve onion rings. Burger King does, though. A much classier establishment.
                Sorry Dan, I should have explained that it's the McDonalds I always take my birds to (drive through). Burger King is just a touch out of my league.

                Either way, it's the bra that's always the issue with me. Why can't they have some quick release mechanism?
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                • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                  Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

                  Either way, it's the bra that's always the issue with me. Why can't they have some quick release mechanism?
                  That's why I always carry wire snips.
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                  • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
                    Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

                    That's why I always carry wire snips.
                    I used to carry wire snips, but my birds would get mad because bras have become
                    sooooooo expensive.

                    Now I date hippy chicks - no bras. But, I have to eat at locally owned organic food places. No onion rings or bacon though. Sometimes its worth the trade off. Except when they leave and make we want bacon and onion rings.

                    Now Dan, thanks for NOT revealing the secret that when men go to the bathroom we talk about our dates purses. Best that remains hidden.

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                    I used to work at a place known for women taking their bras off and throwing them on the rafters. Because bras are expensive, that does not happen so much. Seriously.


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                    • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
                      Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

                      I used to carry wire snips, but my birds would get mad because bras have become
                      sooooooo expensive. Dan er biz

                      Problem solved! Snip away:

                      6-Pack: Molded-Cup Push-Up Bras - Assorted Colors | nomorerack.com
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                    • Profile picture of the author joseph7384
                      Originally Posted by bizgrower View Post

                      Now I date hippy chicks - no bras. But, I have to eat at locally owned organic food places. No onion rings or bacon though. Sometimes its worth the trade off. Except when they leave and make we want bacon and onion rings.


                      Well why don't you just date this women, that way you can have your cake and eat it too!



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                      • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
                        Originally Posted by joseph7384 View Post

                        Well why don't you just date this women, that way you can have your cake and eat it too!



                        Thanks... I think.
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          If you found out her purse was fake later on, what would you care? You probably wouldn't.
          Unfortunately, Riffle already answered this one pretty well.

          We're men. I wouldn't even notice if she had a purse, or if she even wore shoes.

          I've dated women that have told me that they looked at my shoes. They just notice things we don't.

          You know what else I notice? What she orders for dinner. I dated a girl once (in my early twenties) that ordered a lobster salad. At the time it was maybe $30. And that's when you could fill up your gas tank twice for that much. The salad didn't bother me...but then she ate two bites, and pushed it aside. I asked "Is the salad OK?"

          And this little ray of sunshine said "It's great, I'm just not hungry".
          And that was when I realized that she wasn't for me. I still slept with her..I'm not crazy!...but ask her out again? No.

          Want to know what I notice in women? How they treat other people.
          But that's because I'm old. When I was dating, I looked for two things. And I cared if they are real. That's as deep as we get.

          Young man; Women are looking for the best provider, the healthiest, and the strongest. Men are looking for the largest number.

          Sure, there are cultural preferences. But biologically? Women want the strongest mate. I don't mean physically. I mean the leader of the pack. The strongest socially. That's why old ugly wealthy guys can get the beautiful women. Does the guy wear a Rolex? Who cares. But he better live alone, if he's almost middle aged.

          Sorry guy. The only thing worse than not living alone, is saying "I don't need a car. I always take the bus".
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          • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
            Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the luckiest woman in world:

            Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre View Post

            And this little ray of sunshine said "It's great, I'm just not hungry".
            And that was when I realized that she wasn't for me. I still slept with her..I'm not crazy!...but ask her out again? No.
            This is the romantic equivalent of almost getting into a car driven by Ted Bundy.
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            • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
              Originally Posted by Dan Riffle View Post

              Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the luckiest woman in world:
              This is the romantic equivalent of almost getting into a car driven by Ted Bundy.
              Ted Bundy and I used to room together. Kind of a strange guy. I remember telling him that I was going to go on a date. I was very excited about the new girl.

              I said "Ted, guess where I'm taking his girl tonight?"
              Ted "The woods?"
              Me "Is that a nightclub? No. I'm taking her out to dinner. Let's see... have my money, my keys...what am I forgetting?"
              Ted "rope?"
              Me "No...it was something else.."
              Ted "Duct tape?"
              Me "No...Oh, I got it. My ID"
              Ted "I have lots of fake IDs. You want one of mine?"
              Me "Thanks Ted, you're a pal. No, I just need my license. Will you be here when I get back?"
              Ted "I'll be late. Very late. I have a date"
              Me "Really? who with?"
              Ted "I don't know yet"
              Me "Ted, you're weird. I took a message for you. Something about Not Leaving Town. Oh, I see your limo is here for your date. Oh, wait. That's not a Limo. It's a police car. Anyway, I'll see you later, Buddy"

              I wonder whatever happened to Ted?
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  • Profile picture of the author timpears
    Someone may be impressed for the first few minutes, but if your speech did not follow along with that impression, it wouldn't matter too much.

    As Abraham Lincoln said, 'Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.'

    So anyone who is impressed will usually find out shortly after you open your mouth and start talking.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Once, when younger, with the sort of jaw line Riffle has, I used to wear fake Rolex's on my wrists and ankles.

      It didn't take long to switch to chocolate.

      Trust me on this.
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      • Profile picture of the author aceshigh888
        Originally Posted by Richard Van View Post

        Once, when younger, with the sort of jaw line riffle has, I used to wear fake Rolex's on my wrists and ankles.

        It didn't take long to switch to switch to chocolate.

        Trust me on this.
        you wore chocolate on your wrist and ankles? and the women liked that? Did they start licking at your wrist and ankeles?
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        • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
          Originally Posted by aceshigh888 View Post

          you wore chocolate on your wrist and ankles? and the women liked that? Did they start licking at your wrist and ankeles?
          ..er...yes, yes, that's exactly what I did. You should try it.

          I also padded out my underwear like Claude does with socks, only I used extremely rare Belgian chocolate and placed blocks of it down my front.

          Did they start licking at your wrist and ankeles?
          Ankele? Do you mean Ankele extrusion line for thin-walled fluoropolymer-tubes? As seen here? Extruder by Ankele plastic-mechanical engineering extruder single screw extruder extrusion lines machine-stands

          ...No. I didn't have them on at the time.
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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    i have a rolex, won it in a card game, it is genuine

    i have an omega, also genuine

    but most of the time i wear ice copies - About $5 in the philippines, because i like the colours
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  • Profile picture of the author derekwong28
    There is a another category of fake Rolex with genuine refurbished Rolex cases and bracelets but with fake movements.

    I think women are much more likely to look at what a person is wearing (sometimes from head to toe) than men. Whereas men are much more likely to look at what car a person drives.

    This is my favorite watch, I bought it because I liked what its back looks like, so nobody can judge it by its front cover.

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  • Profile picture of the author socialentry
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    But what if you're a multi-billionaire and you say that you're a janitor

    because you want to know if the girl likes you for you rather then your $$$
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    • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
      Originally Posted by socialentry View Post

      But what if you're a multi-billionaire and you say that you're a janitor

      because you want to know if the girl likes you for you rather then your $$$

      You mean like this?




      Does she look happy to you?


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    • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
      Originally Posted by socialentry View Post

      But what if you're a multi-billionaire and you say that you're a janitor

      because you want to know if the girl likes you for you rather then your $$$
      I want to answer this, because it's a fantasy theme of movies.

      First, a multi-billionaire wouldn't try to make someone think they are a janitor.

      Think about that. Think of who you could be comfortable with.

      If you fell in love with a poor janitor, and found out that he was a billionaire? well, now your entire life is going to be unfamiliar, uncomfortable, strange.

      You wouldn't talk about the same subjects. Your friends would be gone.
      You would live in a home that wouldn't fit your self image.

      You would be miserable. I know that it sounds weird, but people that win millions and millions of dollars in the lottery, are miserable.
      They blow the money on vacations that they tire of. They buy boats that they take out once, and tire of. They buy homes that are in neighborhoods that are filled with people that are not like them. Your friends now hound you for "loans", and every relative has a hair brained scheme that is the next "Apple". And if you turn them down for a loan, you're a jerk.

      Lying is lying. If a lady falls in love with a janitor, she has an image of who that man is. And shattering that image, isn't going to end well. Of course, the genders can be reversed. It was just an example.
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  • Profile picture of the author Big Rob
    No, but blasting them in the face with some Iron Maiden will!
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    All I need is the correct time. :p
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  • Profile picture of the author bizgrower
    Birds of a feather flock together. Who do you want to be around?

    (If Shania was "my janitor" and single, I'd not be minding life at all.)
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  • Profile picture of the author Bill Jeffels
    People buy objects such as Rolex Watches and Mercedes-Benz for one reason.

    Sure they could buy a Timex or a Toyota Camry. But, they won't. And the reason is they don't get the emotion from those objects.

    When they are seen in a Rolex and drive a Mercedes-Benz they have a perception of status, wealth and prestige that those other objects don't give them.

    It's the same for some women who purchase a $4000 Gucci handbag when a $40 purse would likely be sufficient.


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  • Profile picture of the author taskemann
    Get a $40 Casio. Best money you'll ever spend on a watch.
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  • Profile picture of the author Cray
    Any badass looking accessory will impress me.
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    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Originally Posted by Cray View Post

      Any badass looking accessory will impress me.
      Are you female? I can't tell, however, if something that "looks" like a Rolex impresses you, please don't wear a bra in future, it wastes considerable time.
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      • Profile picture of the author Karen Blundell
        a rolex doesn't impress me - no bling does -
        but if you are kind, considerate, treat me and others with respect, and you take responsibility for your own actions - that would impress me
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        • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
          Originally Posted by Karen Blundell View Post

          a rolex doesn't impress me - no bling does -
          but if you are kind, considerate, treat me and others with respect, and you take responsibility for your own actions - that would impress me
          Karen; So you're saying that if I can fake kindness, consideration for others, and respect...I might have a shot?


          (That was a joke. For the love of God! It was a joke!)
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  • Profile picture of the author MikeTucker
    Claude and Dan, I called the hotline and reported you both.
    Best turn yourselves in while you can, and squeal on your accomplices.
    Prisoner's Dilemma and all that jazz.

    I'm sure if you admit that you were just desperate to impress the
    ladies, they will go easy on you... Everyone understands that one.
    Napoleon Hill wrote an entire chapter on it. :p

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  • Profile picture of the author nik0
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    Love is about 3 things imo:

    - good sex
    - honesty
    - money

    Or perhaps my thinking got totally screwed here in Thailand.
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  • Guess the eye pop factor kinda depends where u strap it on.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      You bumped an almost two year old post to say that? You really are trying too hard.
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        • Profile picture of the author Kay King
          Gotcha!

          I think the mods have fun with us - they delete the spammer and leave our comments so we look funny.
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  • It's an evil cosmos we inhabit when you can be schmucked out on a vacuum.

    If it helps, it was real crummy spam.
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  • But seein' as I'm here now, here's another cheapo shot:

    Rolex
    Glitzy weighted bracers for your jerkoff hand
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  • Profile picture of the author mentat47
    I think... If I am impress people by my outfit, then I don't need them in my life. It doesn't matter if I am wear a Rolex, Festina, Seiko or another brand.
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      Originally Posted by mentat47 View Post

      I think... If I am impress people by my outfit, then I don't need them in my life. It doesn't matter if I am wear a Rolex, Festina, Seiko or another brand.

      What about a Casio?
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  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    I'm sure a Rolex will impress muggers.
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      Originally Posted by Kurt View Post

      I'm sure a Rolex will impress muggers.

      Claude wears a Folex.
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  • Profile picture of the author mohsin qureshi
    Well i guess yes. Its human weakness that some times Luxury admired and impress people. Like if you wear costly sun glasses and Rolex in hand then people must noticed you. So i think luxurious way of life is always attract people.
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  • Profile picture of the author fin
    It's funny how everyone was wrong about this if you read the Neil Patel post.
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  • Profile picture of the author TechEx
    Yeah, but nowadays clones are very in markets.
    Not to impress people much.
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    I think with Rolex you not surprise anyone nowadays.
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  • Profile picture of the author Laquita Luna
    No! It's just a watch. No difference with my watch except the price! LOL
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  • Do you think wearing a Rolex watch impresses people???
    its one of way to make others impress to people.but not the most important way to get it.
    i have read one of articles,and the below are part of some to share with you.
    Ways to Impress Others:

    1. Be Generous. Regularly give your time, energy, and money to others without expecting anything in return. The giving of your life to another is one of the most impressive things you can ever do.

    2. Be Optimistic. Always, always, always focus on the good aspects of people and situations. Sometimes you have to look harder than others, but you'll always be glad you did.

    3. Develop Your Strengths. I am impressed by good singers, authors, writers, architects, speakers, CEO's, computer programmers, mothers, and athletes (just to name a few). There is only one thing they all have in common: They discovered their strengths and developed them with great discipline. Do the same with your unique giftedness and temperament. And regardless of the profession you choose, you will impress.

    4. Be Modest. You are special, unique, and gifted. And the less you make an effort to tell everyone that, the more they will notice.

    5. Be Content. A contented life is enjoyable, desirable, and admirable. Those who don't have it, desire it. And are impressed with those who have.

    6. Don't Live to Impress. Live to Inspire. Give up your desire to impress everyone you meet. But never give up your desire to inspire everyone you meet.

    Stop trying to impress others with the things that you own and begin inspiring them by the way you live your life.
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  • Profile picture of the author tahoecale
    I don't really like watches. I never wear one. I don't ever look to see if anyone is wearing a watch or not. If I do happen to notice it though, it doesn't matter to me the type or brand. That is just my opinion though. I know others will have a different opinion on this, and brands might mean something to them.
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  • Profile picture of the author Luke Dennison
    When I was younger, I used to think that having branded clothing made me look awesome and I would get loads of chicks. I'm now 22 (nearly 23) and have already come to realise what most people my age dont realise.

    Women (or dudes) are not really impressed by bling or fancy shit unless you can back it up with a good personality and some charm.

    A lot of people on my estate will have expensive clothes but then cant pay there bills or take the girls they are trying to chase out for a movie or even for a coffee!

    I find that wearing clean clothes that fit nicely and go well together, coupled with some wit does better than ostentatious clothing or jewelry.

    Of course I suppose it all depends on the type of women you are trying to attract
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