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Rs 10,000 Rolex Copy Worn by Businessman Worth Nearly Rs 500 Crore
Rs 10,000 Rolex Copy Worn by Businessman Worth Nearly Rs 500 Crore
A Delhi entrepreneur’s LinkedIn account about a businessman wearing a Rs 10,000 copy of a Rolex has triggered discussion about luxury and status. The Economic Times reports that Rohan Dhawan, founder of…
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A Delhi entrepreneur’s LinkedIn account about a businessman wearing a Rs 10,000 copy of a Rolex has triggered discussion about luxury and status. The Economic Times reports that Rohan Dhawan, founder of UAbility, met the businessman, whose net worth he put at nearly Rs 500 crore. The watch resembled a two-tone Rolex Daytona, which sells for over Rs 25 lakh. The businessman reportedly said people around him assumed it was genuine, while the copy showed the time and attracted compliments. NDTV also reported the admission, including his claim that he bought the watch from an Instagram page.
Dhawan said he understood the logic but would still choose an authentic watch. Responses on LinkedIn split between those who value craftsmanship and collectors, and those who see luxury mainly as social signalling.
The Indian Opinion
The viral framing that this is how all ultra-rich people think is lazy. One businessman’s spending choice cannot explain an entire class, just as calling it merely cheap misses the difference between utility, craftsmanship and status. A copy may serve its wearer, but it cannot offer verified quality, resale value or the maker’s work. The useful test is simple: would he still choose it if nobody could see the logo?
Sources (2): ndtv.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
