
I’ve been thinking about buying myself a luxury watch for a while and after doing a ton of research, I finally went for it. And I am so delighted. I bought myself a Rolex watch and it feels like the most beautiful, smart, luxurious and indulgent thing I could do. And now I am wondering why I didn’t do it sooner.
The Rolex I bought looks fantastic on my wrist. I have so far worn it to the office, worn it to parties and worn it to a black tie affair. It is comfortable and of course tells the time perfectly, but more than anything, it looks absolutely magnificent. It’s a real style statement and my watch has become my perfect accessory.
If like me you have been thinking about a luxury watch, I can only say this - do it. Firstly, there is the investment factor. A Rolex watch will always increase in value. I bought mine brand new and it was expensive but totally worth every penny, and I do know what a good investment it is. I looked at buying a slightly used Rolex too, as these are also beautiful and excellent investments, but I chose new. It was quite a tough choice, there are many different Rolex watches on the market, each one more beautiful than the next, but in the end I went with a Rolex Sea Dweller.
I also, by the way, bought my watch online. As I say, I did a ton of research and I looked at the various luxury watches that are on the market, but Rolex had my heart from day one. I learned that it is easy to buy a luxury watch online, as long as you use a reputable company. My watch arrived after just a few days, beautifully packaged and wrapped, with all the warrantees and paperwork that I need. I also knew that I could send it back if there was an issue, but there was no issue! I am in love with it.
I think if I am honest, I went for Rolex because of the status and social standing that is attached to a Rolex watch. Rolex does somehow signify status - and I feel like I have earned that status. I work hard although I also like to play hard. A Rolex watch signifies that in a way. And as I say, I have worn my Rolex to work, out for dinners and I wore it to my best friend’s wedding. It looks as good with my jeans as it does with my work suit and as it did with the tux I wore to the wedding.
There are loads of luxury watches on the market now, but I really love the classic style of Rolex. The watches are elegant. They are statement watches without being over the top. A Rolex watch is recognisable as a masterpiece timepiece, and I like that too. I did have to decide between the Rolex Sea Dweller, the Rolex Sky Dweller and the Rolex Yacht Master but in the end I went with the Sea Dweller. I think I did this because I do love the ocean, I book island holidays whenever I can and the Sea Dweller just felt right.
I thought that buying a watch online might be a little overwhelming, but it was simple. I do most of my shopping online - my suits, my shoes, my air tickets - so why not luxury items too! I had a lot of questions to ask about my purchase, and this is fair enough because when we buy something big we should ask questions, but the staff were excellent and the whole process was seamless.

By the way, it wasn’t even that indulgent. I feel safe and secure knowing that my purchase is an investment and that my Rolex watch will always be valuable. I also understand people who buy and own more than one luxury watch. They’re beautiful. It is so nice to have something on my wrist that is solid, looks good, feels good and tells the time. I may just become like other luxury watch collector’s and buy another!
If, like me, you have been considering buying yourself a luxury watch, don’t hesitate to do it. I don’t know why I waited so long. Everyone should own a luxury watch in their lifetime. A luxury watch is the perfect gift to yourself - my Rolex was a gift to myself - but also the perfect gift for a family member, colleague or partner. A luxury watch is something that you will own for life, that will increase in value, that will always look good and that you can pass down from generation to generation.
I intend to give my Rolex to my son one day. But in the meantime, I am wearing it and loving it!