Should I buy my DH a Rolex?

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Anonymous wrote:Just remember that it will basically sit in a drawer 364 days a year.

Why? Most people wear watches daily.

Ha, no. Have you looked at people’s wrists lately?

I love my expensive Cartier watch. I wear it a handful of times a year. If I need the time, I look at a wall clock, car clock, kitchen clock, my phone or ask one of my kids 100% of the time.

Do the people who wear non Fitbit like watches daily also use a clock for their alarm?

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Anonymous wrote:There is no Rolex inventory now and won't be for a while

any suggestions where I can sell mine?

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Anonymous wrote:Just remember that it will basically sit in a drawer 364 days a year.

Why? Most people wear watches daily.

Ha, no. Have you looked at people’s wrists lately?

I love my expensive Cartier watch. I wear it a handful of times a year. If I need the time, I look at a wall clock, car clock, kitchen clock, my phone or ask one of my kids 100% of the time.

Do the people who wear non Fitbit like watches daily also use a clock for their alarm?

Yes. First of all saying "expensive Cartier" is pretty obnoxious--and I say this as someone who has two Cartier watches. I have a small Ftibit on a metal band (so it blends better with jewelry) that I wear for tracking steps and that sort of thing. I don't use my phone for an alarm (or as a clock) because I have an alarm clock with red LED so it doesnt light the room or disturb me. It's always set at the same time so it's just easy.

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Anonymous wrote:My Rolex keeps such terrible time that I stopped wearing it. Also know that they recommend they be serviced every five years and that service was $750 the last time I did it. I regret buying my Rolex even though I still like wearing a watch and still like the look of it.

The expensive servicing is what turns me off about luxury watches. Seems like if I spend all that money it should just work.

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Anonymous wrote:There is no Rolex inventory now and won't be for a while

Are they going out of business? One would think this is a great time for the luxury market.

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Anonymous wrote:I was going to get one for my husband a few years ago. When we shopped for one, they said that they drop time yearly and are not a time piece used to accurate time. The Jeweler (Tyson’s 2) said if you want a time piece to tell time, don’t get a Rolex. We thought that was dumb so we didn’t get one.

This is correct. But it’s always been that way. If you want accurate time get $20 Timax or Casio

Not correct. Rolex is a very accurate mechanical watch. I think most have COSC certification, which requires them to be accurate with plus or minus two seconds a day. Sure, a digital watch likely will be even more accurate, but saying that a Rolex isn’t accurate is not really true. There’s also an aesthetic consideration. Some people like to wear a nice looking watch. Sounds like OP’s husband is one of those people.

OP, my DW got me a watch as a wedding gift years ago. Not a Rolex, but another high-end brand. I never really wore a watch before then, but have worn it daily ever since.

I believe I am correct.

- PP

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No, get him a Panerai

https://www.panerai.com/us/en/home.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7_rJ-Pmi9QIVDQaICR2PzQ7AEAAYASAAEgKmAvD_BwE

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Anonymous wrote:There is no Rolex inventory now and won't be for a while

Are they going out of business? One would think this is a great time for the luxury market.

PP here and watch enthusiast.
No, Rolex is in no danger of going out of business. They are manufacturing record numbers of watches and almost all are sold before they arrive at the AD’s store. Those that aren’t sold will be sold within 2-3 days of arrival.
There are many reasons for this. One is that they are in such demand that resellers are getting 2-3X retail price for them. The result is people buying them up immediately at retail only to turn around and sell them to a grey dealer for a quick few thousand dollar profit. The other issue driving the scarcity is the Asian market. The luxury market in Asia is incredibly strong and I believe that Rolex is shipping much more there than they used to.

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Anonymous wrote:Just remember that it will basically sit in a drawer 364 days a year.

My dad wears his every day. He always has for as long as I can remember.

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I think there are a lot of generational differences WRT who wears watches. If your husband wants one and it’s not a lot of money to you, just get one. I wear a watch every day and do actually use it to check the time (I feel like it is more discreet to look at a watch rather than a phone when in a meeting or at dinner with someone). I like some Rolexes but can’t get past the conspicuousness of them so will probably never wear one.

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It’s mostly a jewelry piece. It looks classy. Hello everyone has a smartphone with 100% time accuracy.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s mostly a jewelry piece. It looks classy. Hello everyone has a smartphone with 100% time accuracy.

Can’t disagree with that. -And I wear a watch

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Anonymous wrote:It’s mostly a jewelry piece. It looks classy. Hello everyone has a smartphone with 100% time accuracy.

We'll just have to agree to disagree. I was raised in a part of Europe were Rolexes are considered Nouveau Riche and gaudy. However I am married to an Asian man whose community set great store by wearable external signs of wealth. I think it's cringe, but then I represent Old Money, and they represent New Money. In the end, you have to wear what makes you happy, right?

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I love mine and have worn it every day (except when hospitalized) for 15 years. It's not as accurate as a quartz watch but since I have a phone on me most of the time I just reset it when needed. I got it serviced at the 12 year mark (and had the face changed out then as well).

It's a slam-dunk positive gift, OP. He will definitely like it. The PPs aren't wrong that there are better, more exotic, more accurate, etc.--but the Rolex is what it is and he wants one. So get him one!

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If you’re thinking about this, go to a discussion forum that is focused on high end watches and not here. “Rolex” is not one single watch. There are many different types you can get. I think datejust and similar will be attainable but Daytona and the like will be virtually impossible. You can also get used ones. Don’t listen to anyone speculating about how well they tell time.