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77T · 5 May 2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Wow...imagine the yearly interest you'd get on the junk of change!!!

Collecting interest wouldn't cover the tax bill!!

ddnyc77 · 6 May 2011, 12:54 AM

Not everyone is a watch guy. Maybe he just has a few watches he likes. When you have billions there is not a watch out there that is going to put a dent in that kind of money.

BH13GMT · 6 May 2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

It's a still a Daytona! It's not like he's wearing a Timex. Btw, I'll bet he enjoys a Cheeseburger every once in while too,

Mr Abramovich wears a Cheap and Nasty watch all the time

his yachts are a different matter .

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...submarine.html

tkc324 · 6 May 2011, 01:01 AM

Black dial daytonas look good... now this makes me want to switch my dial...

dooder202 · 6 May 2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Wow...imagine the yearly interest you'd get on the junk of change!!!

200 Million at .25%. Unbelievable.

Tri-Tip · 6 May 2011, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vintage69

As I learned from my deceased father-in-law, one of San Diego's leading citizens, gentlemen wear simple things. Gentlemen do not wear blinky items. (Oh, yes, he was listed as one of SD three weathiest citizens).

His obituary simple read father of 4 daugthers and 1 son. His obituary was placed on the first page. His achievements would have filled the newpaper. He requested no services.

Carlos seems to be of the same clothe.

Beautiful Rolex.

I couldn't agree more, but would also add that gentlemen wear classic things as opposed to following the latest trend.

Atomant · 6 May 2011, 03:41 AM

Too bad I flipped my Daytona.

steubi1 · 6 May 2011, 05:13 AM

This man shows good taste....but honestly speaking, he has a large wrist, doesn't the Daytona look like a Ladies watch on him?

Tom

ElPrimero · 6 May 2011, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by steubi1

This man shows good taste....but honestly speaking, he has a large wrist, doesn't the Daytona look like a Ladies watch on him?

Tom

Not at all!

subkrawler · 6 May 2011, 05:31 AM

He didn't get to be the worlds richest man by being stupid with his money. The Daytona...wise move.

rosspanics · 6 May 2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

200 Million at .25%. Unbelievable.

That would be MONTHLY interest.

Rolex2 · 6 May 2011, 06:50 AM

If you've got the gelt, you should wear gold--or at least ss/gold.

Welshwatchman · 6 May 2011, 06:57 AM

Nice SS Daytona.

There you go.

rosspanics · 6 May 2011, 06:58 AM

I wonder how long Carlos was on the waiting list for his...

MY-WATCH · 6 May 2011, 09:44 AM

He is the richest man because he makes wise dicesions

Puffy · 15 June 2011, 12:19 AM

great taste - for all we know this could be a white gold modified with a black dial

TopNotchChach · 15 June 2011, 12:46 AM

he probably bought what he liked. or maybe a gift.
who cares.

buke45 · 15 June 2011, 12:52 AM

He is known for his modesty.

East Bay Rider · 15 June 2011, 12:53 AM

Probably not his only but undoubtedly one of his favorites.

ratty · 15 June 2011, 01:05 AM

Maybe he wears it because he likes it and doesn't care what others think.

It does surprise me the number of posts on here about 'what do you think I should buy?' or 'how does this look?'. It you like it wear it, who cares what others think, it's your money spend it on what you want not on what someone likes.

jamesbondOO7 · 15 June 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Even if i was rich i would still only wear Rolex as i am not fussed on any other makes to be truthfull.

My kind of guy!

DG123 · 15 June 2011, 02:13 AM

To me he looks silly wearing a Daytona with a suit and tie. He should buy a Cellini.

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Originally Posted by fauxataraxia

Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, and his Daytona. Gorgeous watch, but one has to wonder, when you're the world's number 1 billionaire, couldn't you afford a more exotic Rolex, like a double-red sea-dweller? Maybe Carlos was slumming it that day with his Daytona.

Abid · 15 June 2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DG123

To me he looks silly wearing a Daytona with a suit and tie. He should buy a Cellini.

Don't think so to be honest. I think it looks great. At the end of the day he can do w/e he wants. Clearly he's doing something right, He can wear a Daytona with a suit and pull it off.

Dweller of the Sea · 15 June 2011, 03:43 AM

Most Rolex owners are not WIS, and I don´t think he his either. Daytona is popular "statement watch". Many regard that model as a mark of success, because of the previous waiting lists. You had to be somebody to get your hands on one. (I know, the current crisis changed that)
A non wis would probably find it very stupid to buy a vintage DRSD, when you can buy a brand new for less.

Funny that the man with the biggest wallet in the world, has the name slim.

Newportkrieger · 15 June 2011, 03:58 AM

When you are the richest man in the world you wear whatever you want. You are the richest man in the world....think about that #1 in the most competitive game in history!

When you are the richest man in the world you can afford ANY watch. What watch you wear DOES NOT MATTER.. .you ARE the RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD...

Just wondering, who is the OP to criticize the choices of the one man who can have anything?

Newportkrieger · 15 June 2011, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by vintage69

As I learned from my deceased father-in-law, one of San Diego's leading citizens, gentlemen wear simple things. Gentlemen do not wear blinky items. (Oh, yes, he was listed as one of SD three weathiest citizens).

His obituary simple read father of 4 daugthers and 1 son. His obituary was placed on the first page. His achievements would have filled the newpaper. He requested no services.

Carlos seems to be of the same clothe.

Beautiful Rolex.

Very well said indeed! A gentleman buys high quality nice things and never flaunts his success. Those who know this will notice, those who dont know will continue to buy lotto tickets

dr.scott · 15 June 2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

What can you say, the guy has taste. Same watch as I have! :-)

Seriously, even if I had billions, I'd still be sporting a Daytona or a Submariner on my wirst. It is the watch that fits my style and vibe.

Same as mine, too.

dr.scott

Chipmunk · 15 June 2011, 04:19 AM

Maybe he got a good discount.

thewatchguy93 · 15 June 2011, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chipmunk

Maybe he got a good discount.

stockae92 · 15 June 2011, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Explorer 2011

I think if the worlds richest man chooses this one it shows he's got taste....no need to spend millions on a watch when you can get an awesome watch for a reasonable price.

+1

its much sadder to see people spending money that they don't have on watches that they couldn't afford

6 May 2011, 03:41 AM	#37
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Too bad I flipped my Daytona. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

6 May 2011, 05:31 AM	#40
subkrawler "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 392	He didn't get to be the worlds richest man by being stupid with his money. The Daytona...wise move. __________________

6 May 2011, 06:57 AM	#43
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Nice SS Daytona. There you go. __________________ ..33

15 June 2011, 12:19 AM	#46
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	great taste - for all we know this could be a white gold modified with a black dial __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 June 2011, 12:53 AM	#49
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,047	Probably not his only but undoubtedly one of his favorites. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

6 May 2011, 12:54 AM	#32
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	Not everyone is a watch guy. Maybe he just has a few watches he likes. When you have billions there is not a watch out there that is going to put a dent in that kind of money.

6 May 2011, 01:01 AM	#34
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Black dial daytonas look good... now this makes me want to switch my dial...

6 May 2011, 05:13 AM	#38
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	This man shows good taste....but honestly speaking, he has a large wrist, doesn't the Daytona look like a Ladies watch on him? Tom

6 May 2011, 06:50 AM	#42
Rolex2 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PA, USA Posts: 164	If you've got the gelt, you should wear gold--or at least ss/gold.

6 May 2011, 06:58 AM	#44
rosspanics "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rocky Mountains Watch: Exp2, Exp1 Posts: 727	I wonder how long Carlos was on the waiting list for his...

6 May 2011, 09:44 AM	#45
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,776	He is the richest man because he makes wise dicesions

15 June 2011, 12:46 AM	#47
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,293	he probably bought what he liked. or maybe a gift. who cares.

15 June 2011, 12:52 AM	#48
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	He is known for his modesty.

15 June 2011, 01:05 AM	#50
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,795	Maybe he wears it because he likes it and doesn't care what others think. It does surprise me the number of posts on here about 'what do you think I should buy?' or 'how does this look?'. It you like it wear it, who cares what others think, it's your money spend it on what you want not on what someone likes.

15 June 2011, 03:43 AM	#54
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Most Rolex owners are not WIS, and I don´t think he his either. Daytona is popular "statement watch". Many regard that model as a mark of success, because of the previous waiting lists. You had to be somebody to get your hands on one. (I know, the current crisis changed that) A non wis would probably find it very stupid to buy a vintage DRSD, when you can buy a brand new for less. Funny that the man with the biggest wallet in the world, has the name slim.

15 June 2011, 03:58 AM	#55
Newportkrieger Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Newport Beach, CA Watch: GMT Master Pepsi Posts: 1,243	When you are the richest man in the world you wear whatever you want. You are the richest man in the world....think about that #1 in the most competitive game in history! When you are the richest man in the world you can afford ANY watch. What watch you wear DOES NOT MATTER.. .you ARE the RICHEST MAN IN THE WORLD... Just wondering, who is the OP to criticize the choices of the one man who can have anything?

15 June 2011, 04:19 AM	#58
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Maybe he got a good discount. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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