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Old 4 September 2024, 06:26 AM   #1
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Icon12 Rolex wearers then and now

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Old 4 September 2024, 06:34 AM   #2
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ARRRRRRRGH Seems every other post is the "now". I'm sure that these are only an aberration, not the normal wearer or simply spoofing for a chuckle.
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:35 AM   #3
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Watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed not wrapped in plastic so they don't get a scratch
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:37 AM   #4
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……and investments can be a meme all of its own.
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:38 AM   #5
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I can confidently say, my Rolex gmt is still used for aviation and has experienced 6+ G’s.
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:42 AM   #6
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I never get tired of seeing that graphic every time it's posted.
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:47 AM   #7
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Every now and then a protective sticke/shield thread pops up. Always goes down well lol
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Old 4 September 2024, 06:49 AM   #8
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I wonder if Sean Connery ever asked if it’s safe to wear his watch overseas
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Old 4 September 2024, 07:05 AM   #9
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Old 4 September 2024, 07:07 AM   #10
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I wonder if James Bond behind the scenes asked if it’s safe to wear his Rolexes or Omegas while on his missions
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Old 4 September 2024, 07:08 AM   #11
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I wonder if Sean Connery ever asked if it’s safe to wear his watch overseas
The picture above suggest he did not think it was safe
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Old 4 September 2024, 08:13 AM   #12
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I have watches I don’t care about beating up - and watches I do.

I know this picture is a joke but the people on the top row didn’t actually pay for their watches. I would be a lot less inclined to give a toss if I didn’t pay for it ��
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Old 4 September 2024, 08:38 AM   #13
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Old 4 September 2024, 09:06 AM   #14
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I’m old school, I’ve always worn my Rolex and other “nice” watches for whatever I’m doing. My OPs have become my defacto mountainbiking watches but my Daytona and BLRO have also been along for many adventures and experiences. Why buy them if you’re not going to use them?
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Old 4 September 2024, 09:48 AM   #15
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I was actually advised by my SA (who's a great guy, BTW) that the 19 years of abuse I've put my 14060M sub through was excessive. Nonetheless it still looks essentially perfect unless you examine it through a loupe or magnification. To this day I still wear it when doing rough work of all types.
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Old 4 September 2024, 09:53 AM   #16
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I wonder if Sean Connery ever asked if it’s safe to wear his watch overseas
Do you think Connery ever said "mine says hi!" when someone showed their new watch in front of him?
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Old 4 September 2024, 10:20 AM   #17
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didnt 007 wear a Rolex customized by Q?
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Old 4 September 2024, 10:59 AM   #18
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Lol…that’s totally accurate


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Old 4 September 2024, 11:16 AM   #19
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007 used them to get rid of those pesky zippers on a woman’s dress? Thanks Q
Oh! that bond! So enjoy them a scratch here or there is the real life patina or character marks.
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Old 4 September 2024, 11:39 AM   #20
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I can confidently say, my Rolex gmt is still used for aviation and has experienced 6+ G’s.
Great, me too ! Just completed a FAM ride in BlueAngel #7, and we took it to 6.9g, my 1992 16700 kept ticking !

I normally fly 787, lucky to pull 1.6 in a steep turn
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Old 4 September 2024, 12:26 PM   #21
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This is true but given economic downturn i think there are less rolex now

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Old 4 September 2024, 01:15 PM   #22
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Great, me too ! Just completed a FAM ride in BlueAngel #7, and we took it to 6.9g, my 1992 16700 kept ticking !

I normally fly 787, lucky to pull 1.6 in a steep turn




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Old 4 September 2024, 01:38 PM   #23
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Old 4 September 2024, 01:51 PM   #24
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They were also WAY cheaper lol
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Old 4 September 2024, 01:54 PM   #25
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Old 4 September 2024, 02:01 PM   #26
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I can confidently say, my Rolex gmt is still used for aviation and has experienced 6+ G’s.
Now it’s 6+Gs over retail
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Old 4 September 2024, 10:36 PM   #27
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Really fits swiss watch owners in general...not usually the macho crowd
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Old 4 September 2024, 11:28 PM   #29
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I was actually advised by my SA (who's a great guy, BTW) that the 19 years of abuse I've put my 14060M sub through was excessive. Nonetheless it still looks essentially perfect unless you examine it through a loupe or magnification. To this day I still wear it when doing rough work of all types.
how has the bracelet held up and how many services?
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Old 4 September 2024, 11:53 PM   #30
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This post is a narrow view of the Rolex world
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