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RolexEnthusiast · 22 February 2008, 04:48 AM

I'm not sure if this has ever been posted before, but it's an interesting article. It's bound to draw comment:

Who Cares What Time It Is?: Sporting some of the world's finest timepieces is a surefire way to get noticed

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...1/b3985101.htm

jasonbellevue · 22 February 2008, 04:57 AM

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

The Franck Muller is a cool watch.

MAC4130 · 22 February 2008, 05:05 AM

Nice article Thanks for sharing!

BigHat · 22 February 2008, 05:55 AM

I would say his assertions are directly at odds with the hundreds of threads posted here and other places all roughly asking "Does anyone notice your watch?" More importantly, most would agree that while a watch might be noticed, many of those folks feel it impolite to ask about it.

Men and women flocking about him because of a fairly sedate VC watch strapped on his wrist? Sorry, time to wave the BS flag.

For example, YG Subs with a blue dials are nearly a 1000 times more noticeable than that and we never hear of similar attention.

f16570 · 22 February 2008, 06:03 AM

I cannot believe that people were that bothered. Thanks for posting though.

S/SOnly · 22 February 2008, 06:32 AM

Plenty of Franck Muller pieces I see here in Vegas. Are there any fans of the brand on TRF? I have seen a few of them, and simply don't get it....

Terry Newton · 22 February 2008, 06:50 AM

Interesting about the person who lives in a wealthy zip-code and his view on how the rich people dress. Where I live, Harbor Springs, Michigan, has some of the oldest money in the United States. While many may not wear that kind of time piece they definitely make up for it with real estate holdings. My board president has homes in more than a couple of locations. They are not shacks either. For that person to associate fine watches with hoodlums means he doesn't know what he's talking about; i.e., Ignorance at it's finest!

I also couldn't tell if anyone is looking at our watches. We only wear short sleeves a few months out of the year as it's colder than a witches ---!

I still like mine for fine engineering. Same reason I drive my Lexus and would drive a Porsche if I could afford it.

Different Strokes----!

Terry Newton

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 February 2008, 07:28 AM

Cool article!

Frank Muller watches are a bit OTT for my liking, but there is no doubt about them being extraordinarily fine timepieces.

S/SOnly · 22 February 2008, 09:03 AM

Some fellow here is Vegas is trying to off load a $20k Franck Muller for $10k...on....gulp...Craigslist. Talk about taking a shot in the clams....Ouch!

mdx77 · 22 February 2008, 09:06 AM

I've always wondered how the Muller "Crazy Hours" worked......thanks

RolexEnthusiast · 22 February 2008, 12:26 PM

There were a lot of odd things about the article, but hailing cabs in NYC with his left hand? Who'd notice that? Even enthusiasts can't see what a watch is from a block away.

scottschoe · 22 February 2008, 12:40 PM

Article reeks of imagination.

Andad · 22 February 2008, 05:34 PM

He made the whole thing up.

joe100 · 22 February 2008, 10:11 PM

I agree, I reach across people all day long in the control tower and no one, i mean no one, has ever even noticed my GMT.

There is a second way; maybe this article is meant to be a little tongue-in-cheek.

Best regards,

j.

Floridadogg · 22 February 2008, 11:39 PM

3 1/2 months and counting. NOBODY has commented on my 116520. I get a lot of comments on my 14 year old dog who I treasure much more than the watch.

JJ Irani · 23 February 2008, 03:11 AM

Hmmmm....interesting. Thanks for sharing!!

22 February 2008, 04:48 AM	#1
RolexEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 19	Sporting some of the world's finest timepieces is a surefire way to get noticed I'm not sure if this has ever been posted before, but it's an interesting article. It's bound to draw comment: Who Cares What Time It Is?: Sporting some of the world's finest timepieces is a surefire way to get noticed http://www.businessweek.com/magazine...1/b3985101.htm

22 February 2008, 04:57 AM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Interesting. Thanks for sharing. The Franck Muller is a cool watch. __________________

22 February 2008, 05:05 AM	#3
MAC4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Miguel Cornejo Location: El Paso Tx Watch: 116500LN Posts: 488	Nice article Thanks for sharing! __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Black, Rolex Daytona 116500LN White, Rolex TT GMTIIC, Panerai 88, Cartier Santos TT Auto, Omega Seamaster GMT Bond Co-axial, Omega Constellation SS Auto, Tag Heuer Carrera Chrono Tachy Auto

22 February 2008, 05:55 AM	#4
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	.... I would say his assertions are directly at odds with the hundreds of threads posted here and other places all roughly asking "Does anyone notice your watch?" More importantly, most would agree that while a watch might be noticed, many of those folks feel it impolite to ask about it. Men and women flocking about him because of a fairly sedate VC watch strapped on his wrist? Sorry, time to wave the BS flag. For example, YG Subs with a blue dials are nearly a 1000 times more noticeable than that and we never hear of similar attention.

22 February 2008, 06:03 AM	#5
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	I cannot believe that people were that bothered. Thanks for posting though. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

22 February 2008, 06:32 AM	#6
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Plenty of Franck Muller pieces I see here in Vegas. Are there any fans of the brand on TRF? I have seen a few of them, and simply don't get it.... __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

22 February 2008, 06:50 AM	#7
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Interesting about the person who lives in a wealthy zip-code and his view on how the rich people dress. Where I live, Harbor Springs, Michigan, has some of the oldest money in the United States. While many may not wear that kind of time piece they definitely make up for it with real estate holdings. My board president has homes in more than a couple of locations. They are not shacks either. For that person to associate fine watches with hoodlums means he doesn't know what he's talking about; i.e., Ignorance at it's finest! I also couldn't tell if anyone is looking at our watches. We only wear short sleeves a few months out of the year as it's colder than a witches ---! I still like mine for fine engineering. Same reason I drive my Lexus and would drive a Porsche if I could afford it. Different Strokes----! Terry Newton

22 February 2008, 07:28 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Cool article! Frank Muller watches are a bit OTT for my liking, but there is no doubt about them being extraordinarily fine timepieces. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 February 2008, 09:03 AM	#9
S/SOnly "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Desert Watch: GMT II RN Posts: 339	Some fellow here is Vegas is trying to off load a $20k Franck Muller for $10k...on....gulp...Craigslist. Talk about taking a shot in the clams....Ouch! __________________ 904L..... Clean, Simple, Durable....

22 February 2008, 09:06 AM	#10
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	I've always wondered how the Muller "Crazy Hours" worked......thanks __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

22 February 2008, 12:26 PM	#11
RolexEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 19	There were a lot of odd things about the article, but hailing cabs in NYC with his left hand? Who'd notice that? Even enthusiasts can't see what a watch is from a block away.

22 February 2008, 12:40 PM	#12
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Article reeks of imagination. __________________ __________________

22 February 2008, 05:34 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,488	He made the whole thing up. __________________ E

22 February 2008, 10:11 PM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	I agree, I reach across people all day long in the control tower and no one, i mean no one, has ever even noticed my GMT. There is a second way; maybe this article is meant to be a little tongue-in-cheek. Best regards, j.

22 February 2008, 11:39 PM	#15
Floridadogg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Allan Location: Florida Watch: 116520 & 116523 Posts: 468	3 1/2 months and counting. NOBODY has commented on my 116520. I get a lot of comments on my 14 year old dog who I treasure much more than the watch.

23 February 2008, 03:11 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hmmmm....interesting. Thanks for sharing!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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