Is owning a Rolex a status symbol?

[bEnd1ck]

Well, when you're talking to the rich and famous.... is like that one la.
I won't say they are ignorant, just that they lead a different life from poor salaried worker like me. If you talk to them about cars, it'll probably end up the same way like this;

A : I see that you like cars alot. How many do you have?
Rich guy: Not many. a BMW7series for family use, a Modenas 360, Gallardo, a Maserati only.
A: What do you think of the Evo10 and the R35?
Rich Friend: Don't waste time on japanese cars la. Built quality sux.

haha

[seiko.citizen]

Well, when you're talking to the rich and famous.... is like that one la.
I won't say they are ignorant, just that they lead a different life from poor salaried worker like me. If you talk to them about cars, it'll probably end up the same way like this;

A : I see that you like cars alot. How many do you have?
Rich guy: Not many. a BMW7series for family use, a Modenas 360, Gallardo, a Maserati only.
A: What do you think of the Evo10 and the R35?
Rich Friend: Don't waste time on japanese cars la. Built quality sux.

haha

even the poor italians who are earning rock bottom salary say that, dont say the rich

[teo]

You should tell him tat FM parts are made in china but assemble in swiss.

[teo]

I would say rolex offer best value for money. Vintage sport series Rolex prices increase faster than oil and gold price. For example a 1655 is selling a mere $1k+ in 1980. Now $30k+ with box and paper. Can apatek increase this much(30times) over the same period of time?

[pingpong]

or the wrist is Made in SG....

You should tell him tat FM parts are made in china but assemble in swiss.

[teo]

Read this (Rolex vs Patek prices):
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stori...333041/1/.html

[pet]

Well, when you're talking to the rich and famous.... is like that one la.
I won't say they are ignorant, just that they lead a different life from poor salaried worker like me. If you talk to them about cars, it'll probably end up the same way like this;

A : I see that you like cars alot. How many do you have?
Rich guy: Not many. a BMW7series for family use, a Modenas 360, Gallardo, a Maserati only.
A: What do you think of the Evo10 and the R35?
Rich Friend: Don't waste time on japanese cars la. Built quality sux.

haha

hahha... ya loh... we tok abt geylang & massage centre... they tok abt night club & special clubs... $2K/ night chio bu ... hahahhaa

ocean, it's diff to compare lah ... next time hor u hear can leow, dont go ask ppl mah ... hahaha... jst like my frd tok watch hor, i keep quiet, cos hor, i blur on watches 1, thn tok tok all min 100 - 200k ones... i think got 1 friend watch abt 1mill... hahaha... but he not the super super rich & famous lah, jst siow watch nia... actually the super rich also not really into watches, got a few ex to change wear can leow, i think they collect other 'things'...

[Darkangel]

Well, when you're talking to the rich and famous.... is like that one la.
I won't say they are ignorant, just that they lead a different life from poor salaried worker like me. If you talk to them about cars, it'll probably end up the same way like this;

A : I see that you like cars alot. How many do you have?
Rich guy: Not many. a BMW7series for family use, a Modenas 360, Gallardo, a Maserati only.
A: What do you think of the Evo10 and the R35?
Rich Friend: Don't waste time on japanese cars la. Built quality sux.

haha

It's like that 1 la...just dun compare and be happy =)

ocean, it's diff to compare lah ... next time hor u hear can leow, dont go ask ppl mah ... hahaha... jst like my frd tok watch hor, i keep quiet, cos hor, i blur on watches 1, thn tok tok all min 100 - 200k ones... i think got 1 friend watch abt 1mill... hahaha... but he not the super super rich & famous lah, jst siow watch nia... actually the super rich also not really into watches, got a few ex to change wear can leow, i think they collect other 'things'...

Hehe...I think I know wad u mean...lol but those kinda things are...BOTTOMLESS PITS MAN!! Hahaha..

[Mille]

1 mountain will always be higher than another mountain.
If the person is bill gates..maybe got the right to lecture me lah...

but if ur dunno wad ..100 million networth...dun come lecture me..go fly kite lah.

go these kind of function..don't wear rolex...because rolex is totally out of the spectrum for high end watches...
surely those rich people with multi million $$ will look down on the brand one...

[Darkangel]

True true...it's like when u have $10000 in ur pocket...7k is big man..

when you have 1M in ur pocket...WTF is 7k?

[terencehu18]

i have a few friends who are rich kids some indo and sporeans,have not even started work and are still in poly and SIM. drives bmw 5 series and bmw smg coupe(thier own car not dads).buy watches like nobodies business.recently one bought a PP for 75k and another was just telling me he like lange & sohne and the next week already wearing the 45k watch.I tell them i work for my watches but u get them from your rich daddies so its different cannot compare.but anyway thats life.some get it and some dun.just pray hard we get born to some rich parents in our next life.haha

[seiko.citizen]

True true...it's like when u have $10000 in ur pocket...7k is big man..

when you have 1M in ur pocket...WTF is 7k?

that is true, but imagine if they lose it all. Ive seen a few in my life thanks to my uncle business. many people even $100 they come and kick fuss over, but when they were at their peak, my god, look down on the world.

[Darkangel]

i have a few friends who are rich kids some indo and sporeans,have not even started work and are still in poly and SIM. drives bmw 5 series and bmw smg coupe(thier own car not dads).buy watches like nobodies business.recently one bought a PP for 75k and another was just telling me he like lange & sohne and the next week already wearing the 45k watch.I tell them i work for my watches but u get them from your rich daddies so its different cannot compare.but anyway thats life.some get it and some dun.just pray hard we get born to some rich parents in our next life.haha

Wah intro them to me lehs hehehe

Wah that means ard my age...my indo frens also like that..basket when US to study bought a house,posh cayenne and BMW 3 series convertible...lol

[terencehu18]

Wah intro them to me lehs hehehe

Wah that means ard my age...my indo frens also like that..basket when US to study bought a house,posh cayenne and BMW 3 series convertible...lol

19-20 years old. in states the cars are even cheaper. intro u also no use they dun share their money.. ha ha

[marineguy8888]

Below is my personal view and may not be accurate to all the events . Hope nobody gets offended in any way . If anybody do feel so after reading the full context , i offer my sincere apology .

My take is that the high networth individuals would not want to be seen with watches that could be afforded by anyone or common on the streets .

Rolex to them is like seiko to us . I had seen a rolex president full diamond dial/bezel (the bling bling hurt ur eyes)before at such gatherings few years back before i was into watches and tag along my ex-boss for a birthday bash for a customer before they got listed . Their time piece would be above 100k min than they would wear to such " show off "functions . Yes such gathering is to flaunt their wealth and discuss how many millions they earned last year which company they brought over . And the less capable ones would be there drooling .

But such gatherings there are 2 types of people .

1. The humble down to earth type ie not yet reach the million dollar club
2. The filthy rich type ie already in million dollar club aiming for hundred million dollar club .

But not all are snobbish but there are some who are . The main objective is to network among the super rich and gain insights/lobangs to increase their wealth . All in all there is only one sentence which i always remember by heart .

The Rich will get Richer .