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DSJ · 29 May 2008, 02:08 AM

I had a conference call today, that I had to be on time for. I stepped away from my computer for a bit, and needed to know what time it was. I looked at my Rolex, and it told me the time!!! So often, I just stare at my watches, and afterwards, I didn't remember what time it was. But a quick glance gave me the time - amazing how they look so good and yet keep good time too!

gha · 29 May 2008, 02:18 AM

They also tell time?
Man, another use other than just looking great on your wrist....not just another pretty face....bonus......gha

redshirt1957 · 29 May 2008, 02:22 AM

I had a conference call today,

JJ bugging you again?

Tools · 29 May 2008, 02:23 AM

Using your Rolex to tell time...

That just doesn't come up very often on the forum....

I don't know what to say.................

Baptistman · 29 May 2008, 02:26 AM

Goodness me, so they talk, look beautiful AND tell the time all for a mere 3k - bargain

Scarface · 29 May 2008, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Sorry, I think this is another one of those hype threads started by Rolex to sell more watches. Of course they don't tell the time! Don't you think I would have noticed this by now?

You mean these small ... erm ... sticks that go all the way round the dial ... TELL THE TIME?

I knew there was a reason for them being there

....

GMTII Owner · 29 May 2008, 02:26 AM

I just looked at mine at it does tell time.

Gurmot · 29 May 2008, 02:28 AM

Sorry, I think this is another one of those hype threads started by Rolex to sell more watches. Of course they don't tell the time! Don't you think I would have noticed this by now?

Triple Black 88 · 29 May 2008, 03:02 AM

I have looked down plenty of times to see what time it was, admired it, scanned it for sratches, looked for fingerprints and dust then looked away without even looking at the time

GMTJOHNNY · 29 May 2008, 03:08 AM

I hear you. I get so used to my DD that I forget what day it is when not wearing it. Today I have my Air King on and have no clue what day it is. However it is currently 1:09 pm EST.

1976 · 29 May 2008, 03:39 AM

The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once (Einstein). So....the only reason to wear a Rolex is to simply enjoy life, every minute of it

pwrslider · 29 May 2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Sorry, I think this is another one of those hype threads started by Rolex to sell more watches. Of course they don't tell the time! Don't you think I would have noticed this by now?

I refuse to be guided by the BIG corporation!! I took all four hands off of my new GMT IIc! If I wanted something to tell the time, I'd buy a cell phone!

Jedi · 29 May 2008, 04:18 AM

I get that all the time!!

colemanitis · 29 May 2008, 04:19 AM

I look at my watch DOZENS of times each day. I'm only interested in the time maybe a handful of those times.

SSD · 29 May 2008, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colemanitis

I look at my watch DOZENS of times each day. I'm only interested in the time maybe a handful of those times.

Yup!

MrCowboy99 · 29 May 2008, 04:37 AM

novel idea... telling time. things that make you go ummmmmmmmm

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 May 2008, 05:08 AM

Wow! Thanks for the breaking news!

jmjm · 29 May 2008, 05:26 AM

f16570 · 29 May 2008, 05:28 AM

And I thought it was just me.

Magik · 29 May 2008, 05:36 AM

Just another reason to love my Rolex so much. Telling time is just the frosting on the cake.

Welshwatchman · 29 May 2008, 05:47 AM

You'll not see an Omega doing stuff like that.

portable75 · 29 May 2008, 05:57 AM

I always look at my Treo for the time....I need to learn to tell time, ya know with those hands and numbers!!!!!!!!!!!

Rolex just looks damn good!

seantk · 29 May 2008, 05:59 AM

It is a tool watch - it really is

Sean

Scarface · 29 May 2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

You mean these small ... erm ... sticks that go all the way round the dial ... TELL THE TIME?

I knew there was a reason for them being there

....

Quote:

Originally Posted by portable75

....I need to learn to tell time, ya know with those hands and numbers!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok....my suggestion....maybe Bo, Tools or someone else highly knowledgeable can post a tutorial on how Rolex can tell the time....or maybe DSJ who started the thread - he claims that he managed to tell the time

yeah, right DSJ....
I'll believe it when I see it

DSJ · 29 May 2008, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Ok....my suggestion....maybe Bo, Tools or someone else highly knowledgeable can post a tutorial on how Rolex can tell the time....or maybe DSJ who started the thread - he claims that he managed to tell the time

yeah, right DSJ....
I'll believe it when I see it

I've been a Rolex owner for nearly 5 months now, and only recently started seeing the time, and it's only once in a while. It only seems to work for me when I'm not thinking about it, and suddenly check the time when knowing the time is urgent. Anything more than a glance, or if I am not in an extreme rush, and the time doesn't seem to show itself to me, and my eyes gloss over as I stare at my watch.

Scarface · 29 May 2008, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

-1 ... only recently started seeing the time...
-2 ... and it's only once in a while.
-3 ... It only seems to work for me when I'm not thinking about it, and suddenly check the time when knowing the time is urgent. Anything more than a glance, or if I am not in an extreme rush, and the time doesn't seem to show itself to me, and my eyes gloss over as I stare at my watch.

Ok....let me see if I get it right...

Lesson 1) .... It will take me some time before I can actually aquire the skills to start seeing the time...

...
Lesson 2) .... although this will only happen occasionally ...

Lesson 3) .... now... erm.... too many conditions here ....

This is NOT the tutorial I was hoping for ...

....no, I am still not convinced that Rolex tells the time...

GMTJOHNNY · 29 May 2008, 11:15 AM

So if Rolex introduced a $500k watch that did NOT tell time (well maybe just day or night for instance...) members of TRF would be running to their respective AD's to get on the list!!!
Sign me up.....as long as it is offered in YG!

oneillba · 29 May 2008, 05:53 AM

Indeed, what a novel idea! These things on our wrists are so versatile, aren't they?

marshallr47 · 29 May 2008, 11:21 AM

We've all had that bug.

BiG JeEzY · 29 May 2008, 11:32 AM

My watches tell me the time, in fact if I was wearing two of them at once, it would tell me the time in four different places around the world.

I know that feeling all too well David.

29 May 2008, 02:08 AM	#1
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	You won't believe this!!! I had a conference call today, that I had to be on time for. I stepped away from my computer for a bit, and needed to know what time it was. I looked at my Rolex, and it told me the time!!! So often, I just stare at my watches, and afterwards, I didn't remember what time it was. But a quick glance gave me the time - amazing how they look so good and yet keep good time too! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

29 May 2008, 02:23 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,672	Using your Rolex to tell time... That just doesn't come up very often on the forum.... I don't know what to say................. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 May 2008, 02:26 AM	#5
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Goodness me, so they talk, look beautiful AND tell the time all for a mere 3k - bargain __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

29 May 2008, 02:26 AM	#7
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I just looked at mine at it does tell time. __________________

29 May 2008, 03:08 AM	#10
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	I hear you. I get so used to my DD that I forget what day it is when not wearing it. Today I have my Air King on and have no clue what day it is. However it is currently 1:09 pm EST. __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

29 May 2008, 02:18 AM	#2
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	They also tell time? Man, another use other than just looking great on your wrist....not just another pretty face....bonus......gha

29 May 2008, 02:22 AM	#3
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I had a conference call today, JJ bugging you again?

29 May 2008, 02:28 AM	#8
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Sorry, I think this is another one of those hype threads started by Rolex to sell more watches. Of course they don't tell the time! Don't you think I would have noticed this by now?

29 May 2008, 03:02 AM	#9
Triple Black 88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Collegeville PA Watch: Day-Date Posts: 752	I have looked down plenty of times to see what time it was, admired it, scanned it for sratches, looked for fingerprints and dust then looked away without even looking at the time

29 May 2008, 03:39 AM	#11
1976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Maurice Location: The Netherlands Watch: 14060M/1601/1500 Posts: 246	The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once (Einstein). So....the only reason to wear a Rolex is to simply enjoy life, every minute of it __________________ Kind regards, Maurice

29 May 2008, 04:18 AM	#13
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	I get that all the time!! __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

29 May 2008, 04:19 AM	#14
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	I look at my watch DOZENS of times each day. I'm only interested in the time maybe a handful of those times. __________________ Member #471

29 May 2008, 04:37 AM	#16
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	novel idea... telling time. things that make you go ummmmmmmmm

29 May 2008, 05:08 AM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wow! Thanks for the breaking news! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 May 2008, 05:26 AM	#18
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380

29 May 2008, 05:28 AM	#19
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	And I thought it was just me. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

29 May 2008, 05:36 AM	#20
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Just another reason to love my Rolex so much. Telling time is just the frosting on the cake.

29 May 2008, 05:47 AM	#21
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	You'll not see an Omega doing stuff like that. __________________ ..33

29 May 2008, 05:57 AM	#22
portable75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: MA Watch: Rolex GMT II Posts: 416	I always look at my Treo for the time....I need to learn to tell time, ya know with those hands and numbers!!!!!!!!!!! Rolex just looks damn good! __________________ GMT Master II 16710 Yatch-Master 16622

29 May 2008, 05:59 AM	#23
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	It is a tool watch - it really is Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

29 May 2008, 11:15 AM	#27
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	$500,000 Rolex that does NOT tell time So if Rolex introduced a $500k watch that did NOT tell time (well maybe just day or night for instance...) members of TRF would be running to their respective AD's to get on the list!!! Sign me up.....as long as it is offered in YG! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

29 May 2008, 05:53 AM	#28
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Indeed, what a novel idea! These things on our wrists are so versatile, aren't they? __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

29 May 2008, 11:21 AM	#29
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	We've all had that bug. __________________ Ron

29 May 2008, 11:32 AM	#30
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,352	My watches tell me the time, in fact if I was wearing two of them at once, it would tell me the time in four different places around the world. I know that feeling all too well David. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

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