Posh watch wearers...

[cocopops61]

My sister has longed for a Rolex for literally decades and she's edging ever closer to financially owning one but when she called into Goldsmiths in Nottingham there is a shortage of new watches available and what's more there's a waiting list for them which she's not on,I've told her that Rolex are both overrated and over priced,now there's a nice watch that she saw in the jewelers which was a Breitling and cost £3.5k which is far cheaper than a Rolex,are Rolexs worth the money? Does anyone have one? They tell you the exact time as a £30 watch from Argos would don't they?

[Blackdogblue]

What’s a Rolex, is that a H Samuels brand?

Even my butler has a Patek Philippe 😎

[cayambe]

I have a rolex - third hand so to speak as an inheritance from my brother in law in 1994. Looks nice, is heavy, but not too good at the time keeping. I've no idea how much it is worth, I will give it to my son in law.

[cocopops61]

Do you wear the watch often cayambe or is it just put in a drawer?
If you don't mind me asking but why does it get inherited along in-laws?

[griff]

Kel had a fake one.

[cocopops61]

Kel had a fake one.

That sounds strangely familiar for some reason 🤔

I've been looking online at some of the fake Rolexs that are available,for around £300,you can buy one that only an expert can tell the difference on so if you are only going to show off to your mates why buy the real thing for 30X or whatever?

[cayambe]

My brother in law passed away and his father gifted it to me. My son died in 1995 so my son in law is the natural future owner. I used to wear it most of the time, but stopped as I use the telephone as a "watch". Plus I have no interest in waving my arm around showing one and all that I have a role. As an aside, my then wife always wanted a cartier and her father gave her the money - I refused. She was happy. It all depends where one lives and which circles one lives in. My ex wife is Ecuadorian and from fairly "high" in society - so visible displays of beink ok are normal, especially people from Guayaquil. I guess people in Dalston are more grounded.

[cocopops61]

That's for the background on your watch cayambe,sorry to hear about your son as I know how it affects parents from personal experience

Now me and my sister are complete opposites, honestly we are like chalk n cheese but obviously we had exactly the same upbringing,she's very posh despite her upbringing,she's got a lovely house and only shops in Sainsbury's or M+S,her kids get extra education after school and he won't touch a cheap brand no matter how good the reviews are,she's always done regular exercise and is in a running club,she's got stacks of friends and loves socialising...then there's me, I'm as common as s.hit,proper council,factory fodder and if something is on offer then I'm in,my favourite food is a takeaway and booze,I very rarely mix with people and I've one friend (possibly) ...

Do you think that the milkman was collecting more than the milk money back in the 60's?

[cayambe]

That's for the background on your watch cayambe,sorry to hear about your son as I know how it affects parents from personal experience

Now me and my sister are complete opposites, honestly we are like chalk n cheese but obviously we had exactly the same upbringing,she's very posh despite her upbringing,she's got a lovely house and only shops in Sainsbury's or M+S,her kids get extra education after school and he won't touch a cheap brand no matter how good the reviews are,she's always done regular exercise and is in a running club,she's got stacks of friends and loves socialising...then there's me, I'm as common as s.hit,proper council,factory fodder and if something is on offer then I'm in,my favourite food is a takeaway and booze,I very rarely mix with people and I've one friend (possibly) ...

Do you think that the milkman was collecting more than the milk money back in the 60's?

I agree that siblings can be different. I always looked up to my brother - sadly he looked down on me (or maybe it was my imagination). Whatever, in the last 2 years our relationship has become ever closer for which I am very grateful. I am sure you have many friends.

[Blackdogblue]

I am an only child which is why in some ways I’m glad we were blessed with 2 kids.. ideally 6 years apart on reflection was not a good idea but they have always been close & big sister tells him off now 😀

Back on the watch thread.. working in Automotive supply for many years, I had the same rules as Chalky.. no jewellery, watches, belt etc as was in & out of Jaguar Halewood and it was banned in case you scratched paintwork.. when I started a new job the MD had a really nice watch so I treated myself to one (not exactly the same), Mrs BDB was about 8 months pregnant with our son & said to me as we were supposed to be getting stuff for the nursery from the Trafford Centre & I was looking in every Jewellers window.. she said if you think you can afford a watch like that with a baby on the way, just buy one.. 🤔

On the basis it’s easier to seek forgiveness than permission I did the next day 😀

Chalky, you are well liked by a lot of people & missed on our forum, that I do know as not seen f00k off for months