'$80,000 Rolley'

[lpolito415]

That's a great way to ruin a nice watch

[T01]

Not my cup for tea but to each their own

[JayJ]

Originally Posted by AS1

I like the word Rolley myself and find the outrage over the term continually amusing.

[jjdesq]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Seriously, how is "Rolley" a cardinal sin around here when terms like Hulk, Batman and Smurf drop like F-bombs in an Irish pub?

This post is so sincere, very true my friend, I cringe at the corny nicknames and think they're way worse than "Rollie"...Plus that watch is fake as hell...Show me the receipts, "$80,000.00 Rollie"

[Bo-Dacious]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Are you a "Coloradoan" or a "Coloradan?"

The informal rule is explained in the 1945 book "Names on the Land" by George R. Stewart. When a place name ends in "o," you add "an." The exception is if the place name is of Spanish origin; then you drop the "o" before adding "an." This observed rule appears to work in practice. Idaho and Chicago derive from Native American languages, not Spanish, and their residents are Idahoans and Chicagoans. San Francisco comes from Spanish, and thus San Franciscans reside there. Residents of other realms with Spanish names are Mexicans and Puerto Ricans. Since Colorado is a Spanish word for the color red, we are properly Coloradans, not Coloradoans. -Denver Post

I'm a Coloradoan.

I'm okay with following formal rules, but the informal rules are for the birds. Some say it's irresponsible and rebellious, I say its a good time.

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by rouxeny

Eh, his money, his watch. His opinion, his decision.

Not really my style, but who am I to judge?

I'm certainly not the final say on fashion.

Bingo! Not my thing, but then again neither are a lot of watches I see here. I'm sure people laugh at me putting an $8,000 watch in a $10 NATO.
Whatever floats your boat

[Time Collector]

Here is a better picture of a Sky D, just like the one mentioned.

As far as his watch goes, its not something I would want or wear, but he has a right to spend his money on what moves him, just like the rest of us.

[sickened1]

I bet it looks great on a jewel-encrusted Nato.

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

It's his money and his taste, so let him do what he wants.

Just because he has chosen a different path doesn't mean a bunch of white guys here should be judgmental about his choice.

Rolex Culture 101 continued...are excessively blinged-out Rolexes more of a cultural expression amongst people of color...an individual statement to showcase their success? personal tastes aside, a clean, straightforward oyster perpetual speaks volumes on/of its own.

as far as pet names are concerned, I've always associated 'Rollei' with Rolleiflex (2-1/4"x2-1/4") film cameras.

regarding city/state nicknames...some folks around 'the city' detest the word 'Frisco' in reference to San Francisco. to them, it is a derogatory term used exclusively by outsiders. BFD...Texas has a Frisco & I vaguely recall the Hell's Angels SF chapter using it on their patches back in the late 60's.

perceived culture is in the eye of the observer.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Seriously, how is "Rolley" a cardinal sin around here when terms like Hulk, Batman and Smurf drop like F-bombs in an Irish pub?

Rappers etc don't use those words, they are not synonyms for look at how rich and great I am.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by ref1655

Rolex Culture 101 continued...are excessively blinged-out Rolexes more of a cultural expression amongst people of color...an individual statement to showcase their success? personal tastes aside, a clean, straightforward oyster perpetual speaks volumes on/of its own.

as far as pet names are concerned, I've always associated 'Rollei' with Rolleiflex (2-1/4"x2-1/4") film cameras.

regarding city/state nicknames...some folks around 'the city' detest the word 'Frisco' in reference to San Francisco. to them, it is a derogatory term used exclusively by outsiders. BFD...Texas has a Frisco & I vaguely recall the Hell's Angels SF chapter using it on their patches back in the late 60's.

perceived culture is in the eye of the observer.

It's not a question of skin colour, it's a question of poverty and of dragging yourself out of the gutter.

[Baco Noir]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Seriously, how is "Rolley" a cardinal sin around here when terms like Hulk, Batman and Smurf drop like F-bombs in an Irish pub?

^ THIS. We all have our own vocabulary and the right to use it.

WRT the watch...when dating in high school a friend's mom gave me some advice when I was telling her I was having trouble finding the right girl and that was...

"There's a lid out there for every trash can"

Never did figure out if I was the lid or the trash can.

[Jason71]

For retail of around $80k, I would MUCH RATHER buy this.......

borrowed

[Hairdude1]

Ouch. Too Much

[DCgator]

To each his own, I guess.

[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Seriously, how is "Rolley" a cardinal sin around here when terms like Hulk, Batman and Smurf drop like F-bombs in an Irish pub?

I completely agree.

As for the watch, it's ruining the tats, and they're bad enough!

[ref1655]

Originally Posted by AK797

It's not a question of skin colour, it's a question of poverty and of dragging yourself out of the gutter.

let me get this straight...so wearing an ostentatious, blinged-out Rolex effectively conveys that story. to whom?

[DaveJV]

Originally Posted by Rachaphon

I don't know if the word disgusting is a little too strong! Personal preference i guess

agree.

[southcarolina1801]

Looks fake to me... besides, anyone that wears a Rolex just to brag about how much it costs isn't wearing it for the right reasons

[DaveJV]

Originally Posted by Jason71

For retail of around $80k, I would MUCH RATHER buy this.......

borrowed

If I could use a food metaphor, this watch looks like it would melt in your mouth, its that good looking .

[Headshrinker]

Originally Posted by Time Collector

Here is a better picture of a Sky D, just like the one mentioned.

As far as his watch goes, its not something I would want or wear, but he has a right to spend his money on what moves him, just like the rest of us.

That watch is not close to the one in the picture. The yellow diamonds in the center links are at least one carat each. Your example shows none.

[SLS]

I just hope he uses better judgment with his investments. To each their own, money is meant to be spent....

[Headshrinker]

The average NFL player is broke within seven years of retirement.

[RHIII]

Looking at that picture reminds me of Jackie Gleason in 'The Toy'.... saying 'oooooffff'

...I know some of you guys will remember that!!!!

[AK1984]

And thats what tasteless lookslike.


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[anothernewphone]

Insulting people that customize their watch with diamonds isn't what this forum should be used for.

It's the same old "stop liking things I don't like" mentality.

[Jkysh]

Originally Posted by Headshrinker

There is a "famous" jewelry shop in NYC that caters to "the Stars," and their Rolexes fully blinged out are from $800 to $1100 dollars. I think this may be an example, otherwise, the watch would be five times that amount.

....correct me if im wrong, but are you talking about "flawless"

[treblarefils]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

It was only 80k?

Yes because they are probably swarovski crystals custom set actually pretty common in the world of gaudiness lol.

[WJGESQ]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

"Rolley."

Actually, I'm having second thoughts about that watch.

Maybe this thread needs to be moved.

Aqib Talib enjoys the finer things in life, like wrist watches worth as much as a small home in middle-of-nowhere America.

The Denver Broncos cornerback showed off his iced-out Rolex to reporters at media day for Super Bowl 50, which was generously shared with the world by ESPN.com's Mike Sando on Monday.

According to Sando, Talib even has a special name for his watch: "$80,000 Rolley."

The art of subtlety.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...s-80000-rolley

He needs a Breitling.

[CRM114]

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Seriously, how is "Rolley" a cardinal sin around here when terms like Hulk, Batman and Smurf drop like F-bombs in an Irish pub?

Exactly. There's no rhyme or reason, it's a classic double standard. If "Rollie" is a cardinal sin, then why isn't "Bluesy"? And Hulk, Smurf, Kermit....they're all far worse and yet the cadre' of self-appointed Brand Defenders out there don't dog-pile on everyone using those lame nicknames.