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Old 7 January 2010, 11:12 AM   #1
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Icon10 Is this legal? I bet it is trade mark infringment
http://cgi.ebay.com/20MM-GOLDEN-PRES...item3a56654b5e
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Old 7 January 2010, 11:17 AM   #2
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I believe it is ok...

Only markings I see are the numbered end pieces.
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Old 7 January 2010, 01:01 PM   #3
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Old 7 January 2010, 03:41 PM   #4
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X2. Looks like a plain, aftermarket gold band.
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Old 7 January 2010, 03:49 PM   #5
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Is "President" a Rolex registered trademark?
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Old 7 January 2010, 04:00 PM   #6
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The bracelet alone is fine, just don't put it on a Rolex. Then it makes the entire watch counterfeit.
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Old 7 January 2010, 04:49 PM   #7
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Is "President" a Rolex registered trademark?
Good question Eddie, I know that oyster and submariner are used by other watchmakers eg Seiko, will have to look this on up :-)
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Old 7 January 2010, 04:52 PM   #8
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I forgot to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, old timer.
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Old 7 January 2010, 04:53 PM   #9
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The bracelet alone is fine, just don't put it on a Rolex. Then it makes the entire watch counterfeit.
Can you explain that in more detail? Thanks.
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:00 PM   #10
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I forgot to wish you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, old timer.
Cheers Eddie then next is my 10th wedding anniversary on the 1st of April, thats when the aging starts to kick in :
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:06 PM   #11
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Cheers Eddie then next is my 10th wedding anniversary on the 1st of April, thats when the aging starts to kick in :
Ummm, isn't that 'April Fools Day'?
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:09 PM   #12
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Ummm, isn't that 'April Fools Day'?

PS. Don't tell anyone but I have been married to my third wife for 21 years.
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:10 PM   #13
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Ummm, isn't that 'April Fools Day'?
It certainly is and we picked that day on purpose no one else would hahahahahahha
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:17 PM   #14
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Good question Eddie, I know that oyster and submariner are used by other watchmakers eg Seiko, will have to look this on up :-)
I am sure the name 'president' in relation to the bracelet style, was coined after a certain US president wore it. The watch is called a day-date not a president, as far as i am aware
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Old 7 January 2010, 05:21 PM   #15
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I am sure the name 'president' in relation to the bracelet style, was coined after a certain US president wore it. The watch is called a day-date not a president, as far as i am amware
Sounds right to me Chris
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:07 PM   #16
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Boy, for ten bucks, I'll bet it's a gem in person.
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:19 PM   #17
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Boy, for ten bucks, I'll bet it's a gem in person.
You might find the gold plating appealing after a short time :-)
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:37 PM   #18
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Can you explain that in more detail? Thanks.
Rolex considers any non Rolex parts counterfeit. Rolex will not work on any of their watches that have aftermarket pieces. They will require that all o e parts be re-installed before they will accept the watch for service or warranty work.
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:40 PM   #19
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Rolex considers any non Rolex parts counterfeit. Rolex will not work on any of their watches that have aftermarket pieces. They will require that all o e parts be re-installed before they will accept the watch for service or warranty work.
100%, you would have to remove the bracelet before service or have a reputable jeweler to do the service.
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:44 PM   #20
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Not to mention that doing so lowers the re-sale value of any rolly.
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Old 7 January 2010, 10:48 PM   #21
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Not to mention that doing so lowers the re-sale value of any rolly.
I know a few people who have purchased aftermarket bands for their Rolex's, the replacement cost is fairly scary, so they grab a cheaper alternative, I for one would stick with genuine all the way
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Old 7 January 2010, 11:40 PM   #22
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As I wouldn't put an aftermarket timing belt on my car due to warranty issues, I sure as hell wouldn't put an aftermarket band or dial on my rolly.
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