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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

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...

Tri-Tip · 16 February 2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

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?!?

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!!!

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?

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.

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.

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

:)

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....

bewithabob · 17 February 2011, 05:03 AM

another reason to "read" the magazine....

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.

Explorer 2011 · 17 February 2011, 05:12 AM

Is it wrong that i just stared at that watch for a lot longer than i did the fine lady??

rfknauss · 17 February 2011, 06:03 AM

Looks like I will have to pick up a copy of that magazine so I can get a better look at those Rolex watches!

JasoninDenver · 17 February 2011, 06:06 AM

I keep looking and looking and looking at Brooklyn Decker's photos on the SI website to see if she is wearing a Rolex but I think I am missing it. Maybe if I look a little more

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.

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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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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