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Anyone can wear a Rolex as well as anyone else. That’s kind of the point: they’re mass-produced, reliable (as such things go), automatic mechanical watches. And you don’t endanger anyone by wearing one.



The Casio, it does not have the pussy magnet


It’s debatable if you’re endangering someone’s life depending on how the gems were mined.


The great majority of Rolex watches are sold with synthetic jewels in the movement, and no natural stones.

The tiny amount of gem decorated watches they sell are all sold with diamonds certified by the Kimberley Process, which isn't perfect, but is literally the UN standard.


Endangerment adds value though to the gem though. It’s been changed to cut, carat, clarity, and casualties for quite some time now. You can get certificates of authenticity which confirm mine laborer demise. It’s pretty incredible.




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