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Old 18 August 2018, 09:48 AM   #1
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When you know you are being photographed, do you intentionally expose your Rolex?

I'll be the first to admit to this. Whether I'm taking a selfie or group photo, I always (subtly) ensure my Rolex is exposed and fully visible in the photo. After the photograph is taken (digitally), I ALWAYS zoom in the photo and admire my Rolex's appearance on my wrist.
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:50 AM   #2
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:50 AM   #3
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:54 AM   #4
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:54 AM   #5
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Huh? If anything I try and keep it low and outta site.

To each his own I suppose.
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:55 AM   #6
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Not intentionally but sometimes it just happens. Pic from my daughters wedding.
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:57 AM   #7
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Haha opposite for me... I can remember a couple instances where I consciously knew my watch was out and I’ve tried to fix my cuff... can’t remember pulling it back for a pic though whatever works for you though
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:58 AM   #8
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Another quality thread by the OP. I smell troll.

Exhibit A: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=613641

Exhibit B: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=611588

Exhibit C: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=611722

I rest my case.
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Old 18 August 2018, 09:59 AM   #9
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I want my pictures to look as natural as possible. If it’s out it’s out. If it’s in it’s in. The Rolex gods decide...
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:00 AM   #10
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I do not. But I don't think there's anything wrong if someone wanted to either. Growing up I used to know some guys that would flex hard while trying to maintain a nonchalant face when taking a photo. Thought it was absurd but they get a kick out of it so whatever. They probably think I was crazy too for blowing my money on cars rather than on gym memberships and protein shakes.
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:04 AM   #11
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Not intentionally but sometimes it just happens. Pic from my daughters wedding.
Wow, she's really beautiful, Tim! Congratulations, her husband is a lucky man, and so are you!
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:06 AM   #12
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No sorry. I just wear the thing.. call me crazy.
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:06 AM   #13
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:12 AM   #14
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Old 18 August 2018, 10:54 AM   #15
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Was I aware that my watch was showing? Definitely. Did I do it on purpose? Now, that's questionable.

Picture was from my wedding on 8/8/2018

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Old 18 August 2018, 10:59 AM   #16
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The best satire is that which you can’t tell if it’s for real or not.
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:00 AM   #17
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:07 AM   #18
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:10 AM   #19
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Was I aware that my watch was showing? Definitely. Did I do it on purpose? Now, that's questionable.

Picture was from my wedding on 8/8/2018

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Very nice! I love the thick lugs on that 116610LN!
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:14 AM   #20
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:15 AM   #21
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"Expose yourself and not your watch" is what my grandpappy used to never say.
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:23 AM   #22
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:30 AM   #23
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If someone tries to photograph me I slap the camera out of their hand and stomp it to smithereens.

I'm not going to let anyone try to steal my soul. Just because cameras are digital now and it gets vacuumed out in small pixelated bits instead of one large go onto chemical film makes no difference.
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:40 AM   #24
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If someone tries to photograph me I slap the camera out of their hand and stomp it to smithereens.

I'm not going to let anyone try to steal my soul. Just because cameras are digital now and it gets vacuumed out in small pixelated bits instead of one large go onto chemical film makes no difference.
You seem fun.
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:46 AM   #25
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Old 18 August 2018, 11:50 AM   #26
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Kinda like Andy Kaufman...
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Old 18 August 2018, 12:12 PM   #27
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Old 18 August 2018, 12:13 PM   #28
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You seem fun.
Do you expect serious responses to your thread?
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Old 18 August 2018, 12:19 PM   #29
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Well I had to read it! And no. It is what it is. Visible or not. No fiddling with it or admiring it later. 🤪


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Old 18 August 2018, 12:27 PM   #30
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I think there's something we "normal" people will never understand.

Everyone have rights to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
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