jopit Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 bakit ba nila pinag aawayan ang rolex eh available naman para sa lahat. ako nga i bought 2 recently for 1,200 each so di na dapat pag awayan yan. peace! Quote Link to comment
MODERATOR bonito99 Posted December 22, 2006 MODERATOR Share Posted December 22, 2006 If you can afford, then why not? "Roleks" (fakes) are a no-no. There will always be a market for Rolex. Quote Link to comment
puretuts Posted December 22, 2006 Share Posted December 22, 2006 Merry Christmas. Somebody ask me tip in buying a rolex. After telling him the tips. I sent him this cartoon strip from Pugad Baboy.Tawanan kami. http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e111/puretuts1/pbrolex.jpg Quote Link to comment
qrv777 Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 (edited) well, i actually i agree that rolex really gives us a status symbol.. my mom does not believe it before.. (she prefers jewelry).. pero ngayon, she has 3 rolex(es).. Yun nga lang, ang mahirap eh if you're maintaing a status symbol pero short ka naman sa finances mo for me huwag na lang...... There are few people that I know who acts like this way... Yung kailangan maganda ang kotse pero bulok naman ang bahay... I have a 06 GMT-II and my wife has a 03 lady TT oyster date just... I rarely wear my rolex, coz I have a few watches on my own... In regular days I wear a TAG.. Edited December 24, 2006 by qrv777 Quote Link to comment
B_L_U_E Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I don't really see the necessity of getting yourselves some rolexes just to prove a point that you are somebody or to make people think that you are rich. In reality, people who are really rich doesn't need to wear these things to impress. I know some people who are extremely rich that they do not need to show off anything. People around them respect them and admire them because aside from knowing how wealthy they are, they are down-to-earth, and are not boastful. Yet, I wouldn't discount the fact that some people will be impressed with your expensive watches... But usually people who are the "trying hard" and those who are social climbers and people who are not really super rich are the ones who will get impressed. Real rich people wouldn't care because in their mindset, those things are nothing and they can easily buy them if they wanted to. I however, do like some of them due to the style and technology... but guess im not that foolish to buy one... coz i know that I am not super rich and have better use for my money than to get me those things just for flaunting. I can carry myself well without the need for rolex. You don't even need them just because you want to get clients... It's really on how good your product is, how knowledgeable you are about what you're trying to sell and how educated and trustworthy you can project yourself to your clients that's what's important. My father left me a rolex and a piaget that's fully studded with diamonds all over the face, bezel and even on the bracelet. Yet, I don't go wearing them. In fact, I would prefer a simple silver automatic tag or even just ordinary kennethcole/dkny watches which i find very fashionable. Well, that's just me... you really don't need to wear anything expensive if you are confident about yourself. I understand that some people would have to hide behind expensive things since their confidence level is low and if that's what they need to impress someone and boost up their image. Quote Link to comment
revi Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) If my father left me a diamond studded Rolex or a diamante studded ring.. I would not wear it as well.. Why? Ewan ko, but I don't find it attractive even though I know that it is expensive.. Maybe a girl would wear something like that.. But not for me.. Magmumukha lang akong alahera niyan.. A simple silver datejust would do.. kaunting diamond pwede.. Or an Explorer di ba? Sabi nga ni Ms. Wyld it is a matter of taste.. If my dad ever gave me something that would make me look like a DOM, IMO.. Then I would not wear it.. Maybe when I get older.. hehehe!!! Well, to be honest, I am tired of answering statements like I don't believe in Rolex being a status symbol, or something to impress people with.. Again, there are reasons as to why people bought a Rolex.. Investment? Status Symbol? Or just plain mayaman sila eh.. But to say that mayabang ang naka-Rolex.. That is generalizing.. And stupid perhaps? Lucio Tan, Henry Sy, the Gokongweis or the known rich do not have anything to prove.. And they do not need an expensive watch to prove anything anymore because they are well-known.. Kahit magsando lang si Gokongwei.. si Gokongwei pa rin siya eh.. But in the corporate setting you need to have a some sort of get up, coz you are not known and you need to create an impression.. I am not Rafael Buenaventura of the defunct PCIB, I am not Yuchengco of RCBC, I am not the Dys of China Bank.. The thing is hindi ako kilala.. Having a Rolex is not a necessity to have a good get-up.. I never said that it is a necessity.. But it is a status symbol.. If people buy a Rolex there are reasons why.. And as I have said before my reason is: it is to create an impression.. again, gorpe de gulat lang.. I don't think it would last though.. It still boils down as to how you perform and how you talk/how you carry yourself.. Its not flaunting (or showing off).. Its self-confidence.. It works for me.. You may not believe it, but again, to each his own.. As Ms. Wyld said in her previous post above: "There really no need to argue about what, in the end, becomes ultimately a matter of personal taste (and finances too, of course). We all have reasons to wear what we wear. We all have reasons to purchase what we buy. Live and let live... its not your life and your wallet, after all." I have my reasons as to why I bought a Rolex.. If you don't believe me then I say to you.. Then don't.. I am not force-feeding anyone but again I purchased one.. and because this thread is asking.. "Is it worth it?" I have to admit that it is.. If it did not do anything to my personality, to my confidence.. then I would have answered in the negative.. When people say that they know a lot of people who do not need to flaunt even though they are rich.. I know a lot of people who are like that as well.. But if you go to their houses.. are they simple? Living in plush subidivisions is not flaunting? Or having a mansion is not flaunting? Having a top of the line Expediton ain't flaunting.. or the best car their money could buy? They may not be wearing a Burberry shirt, a Lacoste, or a Rolex or an expensive tie but they ride on a bulletproof BMW, and when you got to their houses.. naka-plasma sila na worth 500K.. Tons of bodyguards.. What do they need to prove? Nothing!!! That is my argument.. I have never met a rich dude who live in a squatters area and only has a Kia Pride as his only vehicle.. Edited December 28, 2006 by revi Quote Link to comment
qrv777 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 If my father left me a diamond studded Rolex or a diamante studded ring.. I would not wear it as well.. Why? Ewan ko, but I don't find it attractive even though I know that it is expensive.. Maybe a girl would wear something like that.. But not for me.. Magmumukha lang akong alahera niyan.. A simple silver datejust would do.. kaunting diamond pwede.. Or an Explorer di ba? Sabi nga ni Ms. Wyld it is a matter of taste.. If my dad ever gave me something that would make me look like a DOM, IMO.. Then I would not wear it.. Maybe when I get older.. hehehe!!! Well, to be honest, I am tired of answering statements like I don't believe in Rolex being a status symbol, or something to impress people with.. Again, there are reasons as to why people bought a Rolex.. Investment? Status Symbol? Or just plain mayaman sila eh.. But to say that mayabang ang naka-Rolex.. That is generalizing.. And stupid perhaps? Lucio Tan, Henry Sy, the Gokongweis or the known rich do not have anything to prove.. And they do not need an expensive watch to prove anything anymore because they are well-known.. Kahit magsando lang si Gokongwei.. si Gokongwei pa rin siya eh.. But in the corporate setting you need to have a some sort of get up, coz you are not known and you need to create an impression.. I am not Rafael Buenaventura of the defunct PCIB, I am not Yuchengco of RCBC, I am not the Dys of China Bank.. The thing is hindi ako kilala.. Having a Rolex is not a necessity to have a good get-up.. I never said that it is a necessity.. But it is a status symbol.. If people buy a Rolex there are reasons why.. And as I have said before my reason is: it is to create an impression.. again, gorpe de gulat lang.. I don't think it would last though.. It still boils down as to how you perform and how you talk/how you carry yourself.. Its not flaunting (or showing off).. Its self-confidence.. It works for me.. You may not believe it, but again, to each his own.. As Ms. Wyld said in her previous post above: "There really no need to argue about what, in the end, becomes ultimately a matter of personal taste (and finances too, of course). We all have reasons to wear what we wear. We all have reasons to purchase what we buy. Live and let live... its not your life and your wallet, after all." I have my reasons as to why I bought a Rolex.. If you don't believe me then I say to you.. Then don't.. I am not force-feeding anyone but again I purchased one.. and because this thread is asking.. "Is it worth it?" I have to admit that it is.. If it did not do anything to my personality, to my confidence.. then I would have answered in the negative.. When people say that they know a lot of people who do not need to flaunt even though they are rich.. I know a lot of people who are like that as well.. But if you go to their houses.. are they simple? Living in plush subidivisions is not flaunting? Or having a mansion is not flaunting? Having a top of the line Expediton ain't flaunting.. or the best car their money could buy? They may not be wearing a Burberry shirt, a Lacoste, or a Rolex or an expensive tie but they ride on a bulletproof BMW, and when you got to their houses.. naka-plasma sila na worth 500K.. Tons of bodyguards.. What do they need to prove? Nothing!!! That is my argument.. I have never met a rich dude who live in a squatters area and only has a Kia Pride as his only vehicle.. I think Rolex can still maintain its price over the years.. Kung baga mabebenta mo pa din kung magkano ang binili.. hintay ka lang... btw, if you can go to www.rolexforums.com... daming affectionados na rolex owner dun Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I think Rolex can still maintain its price over the years.. Kung baga mabebenta mo pa din kung magkano ang binili.. hintay ka lang... btw, if you can go to www.rolexforums.com... daming affectionados na rolex owner dunrolexforumsthe ultimate rolex forum (turf)chronocentric Quote Link to comment
Mild Seven Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 tumahimik na yata dito? anyway, any rolex owned pics from the posters here? Quote Link to comment
rolex_philippines Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 i bought a rolex for me and my wife for our forever watch, no need to change batteries, and para pamana din sa magiging anak namin. we also bought tudors since these are very good watches as well. what i want is an iwc pero can't afford btw i've never looked down on other people who don't own rolexes, the same way siguro that people wearing iwc's, patek, bvlgari, etc don't look down on people wearing rolexes, these are all fine watches, kanya kanyang preferences yan. I also like tag, oris, omega, oris it just so happened na rolex nabili ko Quote Link to comment
magnus_eric Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ok ang rolex....bastat original....lalo n platinum and diamonds..... Quote Link to comment
MODERATOR bonito99 Posted January 5, 2007 MODERATOR Share Posted January 5, 2007 Rolex bling-bling. Quote Link to comment
wandering_mind Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 the good thing abt rolex: no matter how old, scratched or worn down your watch is, just bring it to the rolex center and it'll come out sparkling like brand new. as an investment, like jewelry - its a zero operating/maintenance cost hedge against inflation. ...this is true for most swiss watches anyway, must be the brand appeal then. Quote Link to comment
storm Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) This was my first Rolex which I used in college until winala ng tatay ko. It's de-susi. Edited January 7, 2007 by storm Quote Link to comment
storm Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 (edited) This is a picture of my 10 year-old Rolex which I bought for P 60k then. :thumbsupsmiley: Edited January 7, 2007 by storm Quote Link to comment
Mild Seven Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 nice pics storm....napaisip mo tuloy ako gamitin ulit yung explorer I ko. Quote Link to comment
storm Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Cge gamitin mo ulit bro. :cool: I used to collect swiss watches but I stopped when the prices reached more than P 100k. I have a Breitling Colt automatic, Tag Link Chronograph automatic, Omega Speedmaster Chronograph automatic, Omega Constellation chronometer, EBEL discovery and a Baume & Mercier Hampton. My favorite for everyday wear are the Explorer 2 and Tag Link Chronograph automatic. Quote Link to comment
Mild Seven Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Cge gamitin mo ulit bro. :cool: I used to collect swiss watches but I stopped when the prices reached more than P 100k. I have a Breitling Colt automatic, Tag Link Chronograph automatic, Omega Speedmaster Chronograph automatic, Omega Constellation chronometer, EBEL discovery and a Baume & Mercier Hampton. My favorite for everyday wear are the Explorer 2 and Tag Link Chronograph automatic. nice collection padre. if you can, do continue your collection....if ever naman you can pass it on to your kid/s. tho rolex thread ito, yung akin naman are the following: audimar's piaget royal oak na 2 toned, stainless steel rolex na jubilee bracelet, the explorer 1, cartier santos, solid gold mens na president bracelt (bark finish), solid gold men's na yacht master and white gold men's na president bracelet (bark finish) with stones on the dial. meron din akong hamilton khaki, suunto and vostok but i don't use them that often. ot na ata ako, back to regular programming. Quote Link to comment
alpha quadrant Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 guys, how much is the cost of rolex submariner? Quote Link to comment
storm Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) nice collection padre. if you can, do continue your collection....if ever naman you can pass it on to your kid/s. tho rolex thread ito, yung akin naman are the following: audimar's piaget royal oak na 2 toned, stainless steel rolex na jubilee bracelet, the explorer 1, cartier santos, solid gold mens na president bracelt (bark finish), solid gold men's na yacht master and white gold men's na president bracelet (bark finish) with stones on the dial. meron din akong hamilton khaki, suunto and vostok but i don't use them that often. ot na ata ako, back to regular programming. Saludo ako sa collection mo. :thumbsupsmiley: I only have 2 kids (a boy and a girl). Nanghihiram na nga pag may party. Hindi siguro OT basta may mention ng Rolex. Edited January 10, 2007 by storm Quote Link to comment
Mild Seven Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 alpha quadrant, depends if you want a brand new or 2nd hand, it will also depend on it's condition. you can try asking in lucerne or in washington. or maybe atong ang can give you a price range. storm, only have 1 kid, boy, preschool palang, so hopefully manghihiram pa yan pag dating ng highschool. once he starts borrowing e dun muna siya sa mga stainless steel and maybe the explorer 1....saka na yung mga mamahalin pag tumanda na siya and if his grades merit it. Quote Link to comment
ladyboy Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 beware sa mga manloloko d2 nagpost ako d2 s topic about rolex last novermber then may nag pm s akin n MR_KIM handlename nya d2 na may friend daw sya dealer s casino at meron ganun watch n hinahanap ko(all steel computer face ladies watch) cost 225,000 s lucerne kakacheck ko lng so nagreplied ako binigay ko number ko then yun friend nya tumawag n name ng friend nya marco so meron daw sya ng ganun model n watch cost 90,000 ok lng daw khit terms sbi ko pagiisipan ko ksi wala nman sya store so pano ang warranty wala daw papers and box khit rematado lng s koreana dun s casino yun koreana daw nsa korea n ang balik daw d2 march sbi ko pagiisipan ko muna nagcomment wala k p sigurong pera noh! nangasar p so di ko sya kinulit yesterday nagtxt muna n kung interested ako s watch sbi ko yes tinawaran ko s 70,000 pumayag khit hulugan 35,000 cash then 5,000 for 7 months ang gaan d b? kailangan daw cedula at deed of sale CI muna daw for two days then bayad ng cash i ask him about s box sbi nya april p daw dating ng koreana sbi ko ok lng mura nman ng malaman nya interesado ako nagtxt agad n kesyo may nagpareserve n daw n alahera n kilala n daw nya matagal nag down daw ng 15,000 kung gusto ko daw magbigay daw ako ng mas malaki amount s 15,000 take note d p kmi nagkikita ganun n so ang dami ko tanong last night tinanong ko sya about specs ng watch tatanong daw nya s kasosyo nya reply ko alok k ng alok ng watch di mo pla alam specs nsa vault daw ng kasosyo nya at sbi ko bkit k nagaalok may nag down n pla so dami ko tanong to make sure medyo nagalit bkit daw d ako nagtitiwala natural di kita kilala i want bilhin ko n lng cash pra wala problema both sides pano nman warranty maboka sya pero sya ingat ako talaga dpta kukunin ko yun watch cash by january 25 take note s mga second hand n stores ang price nun 120-140k ang mura db? namimilit sya sbi ko pass n lng ksi nakareserve n so tawag p rin sya sbi ko cge mag down ako 40,000 khit monday sbi nya pano daw nya makukuha yun watch s kasosyo nya khit yun alahera daw nag down ng 15,000 kita daw kmi then bigay ko yun 40,000 after 4hrs babalik sya dala n nya yun watch so parang lokohan talaga after nung nagalit sya sbi nya mas ok daw kausap yun alahera khit 15,000 down sbi ko bkit tumatawag p sya s akin kung mas kilala at ok pla yun alahera txt sya ng txt ng kung ano2x ingat kyo just want inform bka may naloko n d2 yan marco n yan pm nyo ako if u want his number wag magtitiwala s d kakilala at wag manloloko may karma .... at naniniwala b kyo? na walang 15,000 n cash ang isang financier ng casino? imposible d b? sbi ko ksi s knya n sya magabono ng 15,000 pra kaliwaan kmi s watch ang sagot b nman wala daw sya pangabono so beware ingat kyo s mga manloloko gusto ko post number nya twice sya nagpalit ng number prepaid celfone gamit nya n puk daw yun dati nyang phone d b madali nman paayos yun kala ksi nya maloloko nya ako Quote Link to comment
ATONG ANG Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 the good thing abt rolex: no matter how old, scratched or worn down your watch is, just bring it to the rolex center and it'll come out sparkling like brand new. as an investment, like jewelry - its a zero operating/maintenance cost hedge against inflation. ...this is true for most swiss watches anyway, must be the brand appeal then.think again, friend, when you polish that watch case it gets thinner though unnoticed by the naked eye :evil: Quote Link to comment
umayoska Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 guys, how much is the cost of rolex submariner? exactly the same as mine... that exact model is around Php 250k, more or less... Quote Link to comment
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