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Kingface66 · 14 May 2014, 08:13 AM

It's probably me.
I just got a dose of their missing the point of a cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post I put up. Granted, it was probably too obscure and close to home for some, but after seeing posts like "Show your college diploma and your Rolex" (!?) I couldn't help myself.

I dunno...I prefer vintage watches, and am probably not your prototypical "new" Rolex wearer (I'm the same with vintage guitars vs. new ones). It's absolutely no disrespect whatsoever to owners of new Rolexes, I just have trouble relating.

OK, reflection over!! Apologies!

pablofields · 14 May 2014, 08:46 AM

I thought it was damn funny and spot on.

Kingface66 · 14 May 2014, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pablofields

I thought it was damn funny and spot on.

Thanks, pally!

cruvon · 14 May 2014, 09:02 AM

Lol, saw your thread, was funny. I guess if you asked the same question to the vintage folks amongst us we would be more cautious about running tap water on our watches without first having a waterproofing test and service done.

Edit: thought your post was of the guy who ran tap water on his watch and asked if it was safe. Saw yours is a different one.:), funny nevertheless!

southtexas · 14 May 2014, 09:39 AM

I thought it was funny and added my contribution to it.

Kingface66 · 14 May 2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

I thought it was funny and added my contribution to it.

I actually did a real-life spit-take! Well-played, sir! HAHA!

(PS. My friend is trying to convince me to move to Marfa)

Kingface66 · 14 May 2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruvon

Lol, saw your thread, was funny. I guess if you asked the same question to the vintage folks amongst us we would be more cautious about running tap water on our watches without first having a waterproofing test and service done.

Edit: thought your post was of the guy who ran tap water on his watch and asked if it was safe. Saw yours is a different one.:), funny nevertheless!

That was so great. "Is it safe?"

oy....

Old Expat Beast · 14 May 2014, 10:03 AM

I wouldn't take it personally, stuff even more obscure than matchbooks gets put up next to watches in complete seriousness. You have to get a lot more petty than matchbooks for it to be seen as sarcasm.

Kingface66 · 14 May 2014, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wouldn't take it personally, stuff even more obscure than matchbooks gets put up next to watches in complete seriousness. You have to get a lot more petty than matchbooks for it to be seen as sarcasm.

Noted. Will up the game

Dan Pierce · 14 May 2014, 10:28 AM

If your intentions are good, post and don't look back.
dP

T. Ferguson · 14 May 2014, 10:56 AM

Most of us were in on the gag with you. You may have misinterpreted some of the equally dry replies.

But to answer your question - yes, all of us here are a slightly different breed.

MonBK · 14 May 2014, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

It's probably me.
I just got a dose of their missing the point of a cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post I put up. Granted, it was probably too obscure and close to home for some, but after seeing posts like "Show your college diploma and your Rolex" (!?) I couldn't help myself.

I dunno...I prefer vintage watches, and am probably not your prototypical "new" Rolex wearer (I'm the same with vintage guitars vs. new ones). It's absolutely no disrespect whatsoever to owners of new Rolexes, I just have trouble relating.

OK, reflection over!! Apologies!

You're right, it must be you.

All the 16 replies got your cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post.

Andad · 14 May 2014, 05:00 PM

x2

You must have lost your sense of humour Kingy.

dajiggalo · 14 May 2014, 08:05 PM

"Show us your diploma and your rolex"
"Show us your car and your rolex"

... What next????
"show us your wife and your rolex

Tudor Fan · 15 May 2014, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

You're right, it must be you.

All the 16 replies got your cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post.

That's what I thought.

Kingface66 · 15 May 2014, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

You're right, it must be you.

All the 16 replies got your cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post.

Yes, I understand that they were cheeky, but my point was that some were completely missing that it was a commentary on how ridiculous the "Show us your..." posts get on that forum. My main point being (as far as differences go) you don't see a lot of "Show us your rolex with your car" posts on the Vintage side....which I fully appreciate. Here, it's all about the watch and the intricacies of the these lovely vintage pieces, rather than watches-as-status-symbols.

Alas....it was also a bad day yesterday. And apologies if my sensitivity perhaps got the best of me. That all said, i probably won't be posting any pics of my Sub in front of my Lamborghini Murcielago...that I don't actually own

Kingair · 15 May 2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dajiggalo

"Show us your diploma and your rolex"
"Show us your car and your rolex"

... What next????
"show us your wife and your rolex

No problem with the last one

But please post only the beautiful women . . .

and ok wearing a Rolex

HAGOne

Tudor Fan · 15 May 2014, 12:50 AM

If it is a a proper vintage car, I think I would not mind - even on this forum. ;-)

Don't worry. All good fun. :-D

jban5 · 15 May 2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingair

No problem with the last one

But please post only the beautiful women . . .

and ok wearing only a Rolex

HAGOne

Will watch for that as corrected.

GGGMT · 15 May 2014, 01:16 AM

It was hilarious! Keep em comin!

HogwldFLTR · 15 May 2014, 01:33 AM

It was fine; I guess it wasn't a side splitter but it wasn't particularly offensive either. So much inane stuff on this forum it kind of blends into the back ground noise of meaninglessness and purposelessness.

jban5 · 15 May 2014, 02:55 AM

I thought that it would finally inspire someone to open up a photo thread entitled "show your vintage Submariner with a diving flashlight from the same year"

I could have entered the 1967 submission.

Maybe someday my dreams will come true.

Presa canary · 15 May 2014, 03:26 AM

That is awesome^^^^

14 May 2014, 08:13 AM	#1
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,447	Is the General Discussion Forum a slightly different breed? It's probably me. I just got a dose of their missing the point of a cheeky, sarcastic, meant-to-be all in fun post I put up. Granted, it was probably too obscure and close to home for some, but after seeing posts like "Show your college diploma and your Rolex" (!?) I couldn't help myself. I dunno...I prefer vintage watches, and am probably not your prototypical "new" Rolex wearer (I'm the same with vintage guitars vs. new ones). It's absolutely no disrespect whatsoever to owners of new Rolexes, I just have trouble relating. OK, reflection over!! Apologies!

14 May 2014, 08:46 AM	#2
pablofields "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF East Bay Posts: 584	I thought it was damn funny and spot on. __________________ 1016, 1655, 1675, 1803, 118135, Tudor BB36

14 May 2014, 09:02 AM	#4
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	Lol, saw your thread, was funny. I guess if you asked the same question to the vintage folks amongst us we would be more cautious about running tap water on our watches without first having a waterproofing test and service done. Edit: thought your post was of the guy who ran tap water on his watch and asked if it was safe. Saw yours is a different one.:), funny nevertheless! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

14 May 2014, 09:39 AM	#5
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14 May 2014, 10:28 AM	#10
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14 May 2014, 10:03 AM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: SEIKO TUNA Posts: 28,600	I wouldn't take it personally, stuff even more obscure than matchbooks gets put up next to watches in complete seriousness. You have to get a lot more petty than matchbooks for it to be seen as sarcasm.

14 May 2014, 10:56 AM	#11
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Most of us were in on the gag with you. You may have misinterpreted some of the equally dry replies. But to answer your question - yes, all of us here are a slightly different breed. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

14 May 2014, 05:00 PM	#13
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,302	x2 You must have lost your sense of humour Kingy. __________________ E

14 May 2014, 08:05 PM	#14
dajiggalo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Atlanta area Watch: anything 36mm Posts: 134	"Show us your diploma and your rolex" "Show us your car and your rolex" ... What next???? "show us your wife and your rolex

15 May 2014, 12:50 AM	#18
Tudor Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 983	If it is a a proper vintage car, I think I would not mind - even on this forum. ;-) Don't worry. All good fun. :-D

15 May 2014, 01:16 AM	#20
GGGMT 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,283	It was hilarious! Keep em comin!

15 May 2014, 01:33 AM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,490	It was fine; I guess it wasn't a side splitter but it wasn't particularly offensive either. So much inane stuff on this forum it kind of blends into the back ground noise of meaninglessness and purposelessness. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 May 2014, 02:55 AM	#22
jban5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: 5513~1675x2~1680~ Posts: 523	I was encouraged I thought that it would finally inspire someone to open up a photo thread entitled "show your vintage Submariner with a diving flashlight from the same year" I could have entered the 1967 submission. Maybe someday my dreams will come true.

15 May 2014, 03:26 AM	#23
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	That is awesome^^^^

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