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snowbird · 16 February 2011, 03:02 AM

I'm noticing several Rolex watches in the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition - product placement?

I noticed Leryn Franco is wearing a Deepsea and Bruna Schmitz is wearing a Datejust.

Dr. Robert · 16 February 2011, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

I'm noticing several Rolex watches in the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition - product placement?

I noticed Leryn Franco is wearing a Deepsea and Bruna Schmitz is wearing a Datejust.

Yeah, yeah....you bought the SI swimsuit edition just to look at the watches, right

JasoninDenver · 16 February 2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

I'm noticing several Rolex watches in the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition - product placement?

I noticed Leryn Franco is wearing a Deepsea and Bruna Schmitz is wearing a Datejust.

Aww come on... No pictures???

snowbird · 16 February 2011, 03:39 AM

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

Tri-Tip · 16 February 2011, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

I don't see any watches?!?

fc3s2k · 18 February 2011, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-Tip

I don't see any watches?!?

Yes!! I see 3 watches!! One of them is a Rolex

Dr. Robert · 16 February 2011, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

Beautiful photos! I prefer this type of Rolex advertising

RJC · 16 February 2011, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

yes it may not be a good sign that i notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

wow!!!

dddrees · 17 February 2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

For some reason I just haven't been able to find the pics with the watches. Oh well maybe I need to have another couple of looks at those PICs.

FanOfRolex · 17 February 2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

In my opinion those watches look too big for them.
Especially the one on Franco.
To me this is not a good look.

mtrunner · 17 February 2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FanOfRolex

In my opinion those watches look too big for them.
Especially the one on Franco.
To me this is not a good look.

Couldn't agree more but to be honest with these pictures I am not focused on the watch!

esm · 16 February 2011, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

Yes it may not be a good sign that I notice watches in this context . . .

Here are links to a couple of photos with Rolex:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...-franco_3.html

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...schmitz_2.html

what Rolex?

could it be because they are Rolex ambassadors?

snowbird · 16 February 2011, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

could it be because they are Rolex ambassadors?

Ah, that makes sense. I didn't realize they both are ambassadors. They are both high level athletes so that makes sense.

t e x · 16 February 2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by snowbird

I'm noticing several Rolex watches in the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition - product placement?

I noticed Leryn Franco is wearing a Deepsea and Bruna Schmitz is wearing a Datejust.

ahhhh, gives me some reading material when the home issue arrives

mjclark32 · 16 February 2011, 04:16 AM

Good eye...

mtrunner · 16 February 2011, 05:07 AM

The DSSD looks ridiculous on her wrist. Everything else looks great.

DCgator · 16 February 2011, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

The DSSD looks ridiculous on her wrist. Everything else looks great.

What wrist?

rolexertion · 17 February 2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mtrunner

The DSSD looks ridiculous on her wrist. Everything else looks great.

Yeah? You tell her that.

To me, she wouldn't look 'ridiculous' no matter what she was, or was not, wearing.

gig · 16 February 2011, 05:24 AM

If forum members are noticing the watches in a si swimsuit edition, it's only a matter of time until the world as we know it comes to an end.

conrail · 17 February 2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gig

If forum members are noticing the watches in a si swimsuit edition, it's only a matter of time until the world as we know it comes to an end.

MartinSWE · 17 February 2011, 04:29 AM

:)

dnagwhogas · 16 February 2011, 07:06 AM

You guys are hilarious! Yup...I'm in the right forum alright.

Lol-x · 16 February 2011, 07:10 AM

I agree the looseness of that DSSD is crazy, it has to be a product placement as it just looks way too loose.

But I love those photos!!!!

very schekshual

t e x · 16 February 2011, 07:17 AM

schekshual??? Stev0, is that a scrabble word

CPTL · 17 February 2011, 02:40 AM

That has to be product placement. The Bruna Schmitz character is holding her left arm in an unnatural way, seemingly to place the watch front-and-center in the picture.

CPTL · 17 February 2011, 02:41 AM

And I'll add that it's not surprising--SI has to be hurting financially, just like every other form of print media.

cjnesher · 17 February 2011, 04:47 AM

My Favorite.

Dr.B · 17 February 2011, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cjnesher

My Favorite.

Choices...

You know the Rolex will be cheaper in the long run....

snowbird · 17 February 2011, 05:06 AM

The DSSD is an interesting choice to put in the photos as it's not a watch commonly worn by women (though I did see a picture of Charlize Theron wearing one at a Lakers game).

However the target audience for the photos is obviously men so it makes some sense to include watches typically purchased by men.

Dr. Robert · 17 February 2011, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr.B

Choices...

You know the Rolex will be cheaper in the long run....

Isn't that the truth! I've spent waaaaayyyy
more on my divorces vs. my Rolexes!

16 February 2011, 03:02 AM	#1
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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,709	I agree the looseness of that DSSD is crazy, it has to be a product placement as it just looks way too loose. But I love those photos!!!! very schekshual __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	That has to be product placement. The Bruna Schmitz character is holding her left arm in an unnatural way, seemingly to place the watch front-and-center in the picture. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

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CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	And I'll add that it's not surprising--SI has to be hurting financially, just like every other form of print media. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

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snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	The DSSD is an interesting choice to put in the photos as it's not a watch commonly worn by women (though I did see a picture of Charlize Theron wearing one at a Lakers game). However the target audience for the photos is obviously men so it makes some sense to include watches typically purchased by men.

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