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fauxataraxia · 5 May 2011, 06:19 AM

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.

Explorer 2011 · 5 May 2011, 06:21 AM

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.

fauxataraxia · 5 May 2011, 06:21 AM

By number 1 I meant 83 billion dollars.

MikelSS · 5 May 2011, 06:24 AM

From what I've read and seen, he never wears anything very expensive. Strange but true

Casey VP-26 · 5 May 2011, 06:25 AM

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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.

You can't see what he has on his left hand.

fauxataraxia · 5 May 2011, 06:26 AM

Even that guy from Maroon 5, who's a judge on The Voice, wears a more exotic Rolex than Slim.

mjclark32 · 5 May 2011, 06:34 AM

Agree with Kris. He chose the watch that sung to him, not what was going to flaunt his wealth.

rad87gn · 5 May 2011, 06:36 AM

I'm sure the Daytona is not his only watch.

TopNotchChach · 5 May 2011, 06:51 AM

Art 1 · 5 May 2011, 06:55 AM

Maybe that's the watch he likes best.

witch watch · 5 May 2011, 06:55 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.

Summed it up perfectly

Though i bet he as a truck load of other watches tucked away

ciscopro2000 · 5 May 2011, 06:59 AM

Yup, I agree. He's got good taste. No need to be ostentatious.

AJMarcus · 5 May 2011, 07:04 AM

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,

psv · 5 May 2011, 07:21 AM

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.

fauxataraxia · 5 May 2011, 07:30 AM

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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.

In contrast, Charlie Sheen wears a vintage Patek that apparently keeps Warlock time:

According to Hodinkee, this little vintage number runs between $500,000 to $700,000.

Widows Son · 5 May 2011, 07:33 AM

A PP, Plat DD, or a vintage V&C would look more appropriate with a suit.

AJMarcus · 5 May 2011, 12:10 PM

And he's wearing babe ruth's ring!

z32turbo · 5 May 2011, 01:59 PM

Nice choice if you ask me.

applebook · 5 May 2011, 02:01 PM

Guess what? If I had his money, I'd also get a SS Daytona. I'd buy a black just like his and a white SS, with several variations of gold and dials.

vintage69 · 5 May 2011, 02:10 PM

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.

77T · 5 May 2011, 04:02 PM

Is that possibly a Daytona he got as the sponsor of the 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona winner, Chip Ganassi's Telmex BMW/Riley?

Abid · 5 May 2011, 04:49 PM

Most classy Billionaires don't really flaunt their money, Warren Buffet. I even heard Bill Gates plays at the $5 table in Vegas.

LWRN · 5 May 2011, 05:04 PM

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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.

that Daytona looks very good on your wrist and his as well.

Mistry · 5 May 2011, 05:54 PM

I guess if he came from humble beginnings then a daytona (although cheap for him) still is valuable but not 'showing off'

also i bet its one of his first and so one of his fav's which he bought when he earnt his first 100k or something :)

dalip · 5 May 2011, 06:21 PM

Nice to see his wealth hasn't ruined his taste. Classic watch. Simple & elegant. I don't understand why he's 'slumming it' - am I doing that if I wear an Omega rather than a Rolex on a particular day?

ElPrimero · 5 May 2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

A PP, Plat DD, or a vintage V&C would look more appropriate with a suit.

I'm sure he would really value your opinion and alter his choice to a more appropriate look accordingly!!

RRGHOST1 · 5 May 2011, 08:07 PM

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

R.G · 5 May 2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ElPrimero

I'm sure he would really value your opinion and alter his choice to a more appropriate look accordingly!!

chicfarmer1 · 5 May 2011, 10:33 PM

Just a theory: he likes the Daytona.

Lion · 5 May 2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fauxataraxia

By number 1 I meant 83 billion dollars.

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

5 May 2011, 06:19 AM	#1
fauxataraxia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Zoom Watch: yes please Posts: 370	Carlos Slim and his Rolex 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.

5 May 2011, 06:21 AM	#2
Explorer 2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: ENGLAND Watch: Searching Posts: 1,038	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. __________________ __________________ ROLEX Explorer 214270 "Nil Satis Nisi Optimum..."

5 May 2011, 06:34 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Agree with Kris. He chose the watch that sung to him, not what was going to flaunt his wealth. __________________

5 May 2011, 06:36 AM	#8
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I'm sure the Daytona is not his only watch. __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

5 May 2011, 01:59 PM	#18
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Nice choice if you ask me. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

5 May 2011, 06:24 AM	#4
MikelSS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mikel Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMT II Posts: 186	From what I've read and seen, he never wears anything very expensive. Strange but true

5 May 2011, 06:26 AM	#6
fauxataraxia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Zoom Watch: yes please Posts: 370	Even that guy from Maroon 5, who's a judge on The Voice, wears a more exotic Rolex than Slim.

5 May 2011, 06:51 AM	#9
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,270

5 May 2011, 06:55 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Maybe that's the watch he likes best.

5 May 2011, 06:59 AM	#12
ciscopro2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: San Diego Watch: 116500 Posts: 255	Yup, I agree. He's got good taste. No need to be ostentatious.

5 May 2011, 07:04 AM	#13
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,224	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,

5 May 2011, 07:21 AM	#14
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	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.

5 May 2011, 07:33 AM	#16
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,561	A PP, Plat DD, or a vintage V&C would look more appropriate with a suit.

5 May 2011, 12:10 PM	#17
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,224	And he's wearing babe ruth's ring!

5 May 2011, 02:01 PM	#19
applebook "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: vancouver Posts: 1,918	Guess what? If I had his money, I'd also get a SS Daytona. I'd buy a black just like his and a white SS, with several variations of gold and dials. __________________

5 May 2011, 02:10 PM	#20
vintage69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Bob W Location: sunny sw Watch: 1969 p date Posts: 382	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.

5 May 2011, 04:02 PM	#21
77T 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,653	Is that possibly a Daytona he got as the sponsor of the 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona winner, Chip Ganassi's Telmex BMW/Riley? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

5 May 2011, 04:49 PM	#22
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	Most classy Billionaires don't really flaunt their money, Warren Buffet. I even heard Bill Gates plays at the $5 table in Vegas.

5 May 2011, 05:54 PM	#24
Mistry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London/Switz Watch: Sub's/OysterP/... Posts: 236	I guess if he came from humble beginnings then a daytona (although cheap for him) still is valuable but not 'showing off' also i bet its one of his first and so one of his fav's which he bought when he earnt his first 100k or something :)

5 May 2011, 06:21 PM	#25
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Nice to see his wealth hasn't ruined his taste. Classic watch. Simple & elegant. I don't understand why he's 'slumming it' - am I doing that if I wear an Omega rather than a Rolex on a particular day? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

5 May 2011, 08:07 PM	#27
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,968	Even if i was rich i would still only wear Rolex as i am not fussed on any other makes to be truthfull.

5 May 2011, 10:33 PM	#29
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Just a theory: he likes the Daytona.

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