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DSJ · 11 April 2009, 02:48 AM

When I was in Puerto Rico last week, I was thumbing through the tourist magazine, "Que Pasa," when I stumbled upon this ad for Ralph Lauren. The model is wearing what appears to be a 1680 Submariner Date, with riveted bracelet. What's interesting is that the Rolex crown, "ROLEX," and "OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE" were blurred out in the advertisement but the text on the lower portion of the dial was intact. IMO, the advertisement looked more like a Rolex ad than one for Ralph Lauren, but I can't deny the sharp look.

arielc · 11 April 2009, 04:40 AM

yes you are right about the rolex in the add.i had noticed that add
and also figured it out.i think it atracts more attention to the watch than
the shirt...

2th Dr · 11 April 2009, 04:42 AM

...and there's a stain on the sleeve...

JJ Irani · 11 April 2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 2th DR

...and there's a stain on the sleeve...

Good catch, David.......now that's a 2-in-1 ad!!

kt2u · 11 April 2009, 04:48 AM

Is the model wearing the watch upside down???

SLS · 11 April 2009, 04:51 AM

There were some posts a while back on TZ that Ralph Lauren dresses their manequins with fake Rolex's in their retail stores. I think I also rememeber reading that Ralph Lauren also wears a Rolex?
~Scott

DSJ · 11 April 2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kt2u

Is the model wearing the watch upside down???

I noticed that too - I can't quite figure it out - the crown IS pointing towards the wrist so it should be on the left wrist...

swatch · 11 April 2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I noticed that too - I can't quite figure it out - the crown IS pointing towards the wrist so it should be on the left wrist...

Appears to be upside down on the right wrist.

DSJ · 11 April 2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by swatch

Appears to be upside down on the right wrist.

Then the dial would be inverted...

kcmo · 11 April 2009, 05:28 AM

That's cool!

karmatp · 11 April 2009, 05:57 AM

Upside down watch and a stain on the shirt, great marketing.

londonbagpuss · 11 April 2009, 06:27 AM

Regardless of the actual watch and the cheeky way they didnt even acknowledge that it is a rolex, having a stained shirt in an AD is unforgivable imo.

Spark · 11 April 2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Then the dial would be inverted...

The watch is turned around and worn crown to hand on the right wrist.
I have seen this before in adverts.
I have no idea why though

Spark · 11 April 2009, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by londonbagpuss

Regardless of the actual watch and the cheeky way they didnt even acknowledge that it is a rolex, having a stained shirt in an AD is unforgivable imo.

Is a Factory Store like a Factory Outlet ??
All the shirts are stained or damaged, which is why they are cheaper

Mrdi · 11 April 2009, 06:47 AM

looks like a TIDE ad

Nica64 · 11 April 2009, 06:50 AM

Very interesting, good catch on all those little details

swatch · 11 April 2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Then the dial would be inverted...

Upside down as in rotated 180 about the center of the dial.

GMTJOHNNY · 11 April 2009, 08:41 AM

Ralph won't be having any Rolex watches in any of his ads now. He partnered with some major manufacturers and now has his own line. They are more traditional in style, but prices quickly rise to $68k.

tommypit · 11 April 2009, 12:29 PM

In the brooks brothers catalog, you can also see the same sub on some of there models, but not as obvious

RolexV3 · 11 April 2009, 01:00 PM

I seen that same one a few yrs ago similar pic

rijowysock · 11 April 2009, 01:05 PM

upsidedown... funny how they didnt use one of their own newly released watches.

jamesvann · 11 April 2009, 01:17 PM

When models wear watches they wear them like that so that the reader can see the watch very clearly. I have seen it very often.

mck22 · 11 April 2009, 01:18 PM

I guess wearing it upside down is a new style? lol

kzm40 · 12 April 2009, 12:50 PM

I've seen the same Ad.. in the Ralph Lauren Outlet in Bicester.. And I was wearing the same watch, allbeit Red..

koronet-kid · 12 April 2009, 08:24 PM

appparantly Ralph Lauren is an avid vintage rolex collector

regards sean

londonbagpuss · 12 April 2009, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Is a Factory Store like a Factory Outlet ??
All the shirts are stained or damaged, which is why they are cheaper

Just saw this

11 April 2009, 04:51 AM	#6
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	There were some posts a while back on TZ that Ralph Lauren dresses their manequins with fake Rolex's in their retail stores. I think I also rememeber reading that Ralph Lauren also wears a Rolex? ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Upside down watch and a stain on the shirt, great marketing. __________________ My grails:

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GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Ralph won't be having any Rolex watches in any of his ads now. He partnered with some major manufacturers and now has his own line. They are more traditional in style, but prices quickly rise to $68k. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

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11 April 2009, 04:40 AM	#2
arielc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: P.R Posts: 91	yes you are right about the rolex in the add.i had noticed that add and also figured it out.i think it atracts more attention to the watch than the shirt...

11 April 2009, 04:42 AM	#3
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	...and there's a stain on the sleeve...

11 April 2009, 04:48 AM	#5
kt2u Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Danny Location: CA Watch: All of them! Posts: 27	Is the model wearing the watch upside down???

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kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	That's cool!

11 April 2009, 06:27 AM	#12
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Regardless of the actual watch and the cheeky way they didnt even acknowledge that it is a rolex, having a stained shirt in an AD is unforgivable imo.

11 April 2009, 06:47 AM	#15
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	looks like a TIDE ad

11 April 2009, 12:29 PM	#19
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	In the brooks brothers catalog, you can also see the same sub on some of there models, but not as obvious

11 April 2009, 01:05 PM	#21
rijowysock "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Riley Location: 41.89° N, 87.62° Watch: URWERK Posts: 499	upsidedown... funny how they didnt use one of their own newly released watches.

11 April 2009, 01:17 PM	#22
jamesvann "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 31	When models wear watches they wear them like that so that the reader can see the watch very clearly. I have seen it very often.

12 April 2009, 12:50 PM	#24
kzm40 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Posts: 713	I've seen the same Ad.. in the Ralph Lauren Outlet in Bicester.. And I was wearing the same watch, allbeit Red..

12 April 2009, 08:24 PM	#25
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 675	appparantly Ralph Lauren is an avid vintage rolex collector regards sean

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