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Tampashooter · 24 September 2016, 12:36 PM

A friend of my fathers ran the watch counter at Tiffanys in manhattan throughout the 70's and into the early 80's. Mark. He's the one that got me into this addiction as a late teenager..It was a big deal then..all the big names were regulars there. He had Rockefellers and the like who were such big watch nuts, that Mark would simply send a watch to each of their homes whenever something came in that he thought they would like. Tiffany dialed rolexes, AP, etc...

Whenever I talk to him about what it's like now, he always laughs. Says they couldn't give away Daytonas and subs in the 70's. Tiffany dialed explorer 1's and 36 mm datejusts. Two tone, were all the rage. Consequently, I have my fathers tiffany dialed explorer.

Anyway, he tells me this. He had all ranks of fame and fortune in their on a regular basis. From popes to presidents. Every celebrity imaginable, Elvis was a regular. But one celebrity, when he used to come in, the place went silent. The women covered their mouths in disbelief. The men didn't make eye contact The employees all smiled and waited for him to say hello. He said you could hear a pin drop.

Any guesses?

fungo · 24 September 2016, 12:44 PM

Donald Trump?

kilyung · 24 September 2016, 12:45 PM

Old blue eyes?

Tampashooter · 24 September 2016, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fungo

Donald Trump?

Ha! No....

Ticknaway · 24 September 2016, 12:46 PM

Ali?

Tampashooter · 24 September 2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Old blue eyes?

Wow...right out of the gate. Yep. Sinatra.

He said there was an audible gasp when he came in. And let's be honest. He was bigger than the popes and had nearly the power of the president..lol

Tampashooter · 24 September 2016, 01:01 PM

In 1979 I was 11 years old. My dad took me down to visit mark at work on a Saturday, which I thought was weird. Anyway, we get there, and about 10 minutes later, he grabs me by my shoulders and says " do not freak out. Remember I work here, but turn around and look towards the front"

There's this big dude (remember, I was 11), pink silk shirt, leather pants....I had no idea who it was. It was Gene freaking Simmons. With NO MAKEUP ON! Which at the time, if you were a KISS fan, you hadn't seen any of them with no makeup on. Seriously, I about died.

I guess he was a watch crazy dude, because he was a regular at the watch counter.

Watchgeek5000 · 24 September 2016, 01:06 PM

Paul Castellano

Investr · 24 September 2016, 01:13 PM

As I read the thread I first thought him or a NY Yankee like Mantle, Cool story

ILuvSubs · 24 September 2016, 01:30 PM

Very cool stories

Thanks for sharing.

Reminds me of Jake's (of Jake's Rolex World blog) interview with T. Walker Lloyd (a retired Rolex executive) and how he gave all these celebrities Rolexes (e.g., Redford, Eastwood, etc.). Link below to the podcast if anyone's interested.

http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2008/12...rview.html?m=1

Tampashooter · 24 September 2016, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ILuvSubs

Very cool stories

Thanks for sharing.

Reminds me of Jake's (of Jake's Rolex World blog) interview with T. Walker Lloyd (a retired Rolex executive) and how he gave all these celebrities Rolexes (e.g., Redford, Eastwood, etc.). Link below to the podcast if anyone's interested.

http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2008/12...rview.html?m=1

Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

TheRolexKingofLV · 24 September 2016, 01:36 PM

Great story.

TheVTCGuy · 24 September 2016, 01:58 PM

Very cool!

travisb · 24 September 2016, 07:06 PM

Thanks for sharing that. Very cool!

Shichinin · 24 September 2016, 07:14 PM

Such a great story. Thanks for sharing.

drgoro · 25 September 2016, 12:02 AM

Nice story man

Lex_Ordo · 25 September 2016, 01:14 AM

A day in the life around the Big City. You never know who you will be standing next to.

Thanks for sharing.

AK797 · 25 September 2016, 01:36 AM

Incredible voice, maybe the best I've ever heard but he didn't write his own songs so is not a major talent in my eyes, writing reveals the true genius.

THC · 25 September 2016, 03:37 AM

Frank always said Lou Rawls had the best chops in the business... High praise indeed

Tampashooter · 25 September 2016, 03:38 AM

His voice was incredible, but the music aspect was just a small piece of the Sinatra pie. He had lawmakers and mobsters at all levels on speed dial.

Tampashooter · 25 September 2016, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Frank always said Lou Rawls had the best chops in the business... High praise indeed

That sounds about right. Lou Rawls was a smooth character.

MonBK · 25 September 2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tampashooter

His voice was incredible, but the music aspect was just a small piece of the Sinatra pie. He had lawmakers and mobsters at all levels on speed dial.

Just like the Donald!

24 September 2016, 12:36 PM	#1
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	An old Rolex story and quiz A friend of my fathers ran the watch counter at Tiffanys in manhattan throughout the 70's and into the early 80's. Mark. He's the one that got me into this addiction as a late teenager..It was a big deal then..all the big names were regulars there. He had Rockefellers and the like who were such big watch nuts, that Mark would simply send a watch to each of their homes whenever something came in that he thought they would like. Tiffany dialed rolexes, AP, etc... Whenever I talk to him about what it's like now, he always laughs. Says they couldn't give away Daytonas and subs in the 70's. Tiffany dialed explorer 1's and 36 mm datejusts. Two tone, were all the rage. Consequently, I have my fathers tiffany dialed explorer. Anyway, he tells me this. He had all ranks of fame and fortune in their on a regular basis. From popes to presidents. Every celebrity imaginable, Elvis was a regular. But one celebrity, when he used to come in, the place went silent. The women covered their mouths in disbelief. The men didn't make eye contact The employees all smiled and waited for him to say hello. He said you could hear a pin drop. Any guesses?

24 September 2016, 01:30 PM	#10
ILuvSubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,011	Very cool stories Thanks for sharing. Reminds me of Jake's (of Jake's Rolex World blog) interview with T. Walker Lloyd (a retired Rolex executive) and how he gave all these celebrities Rolexes (e.g., Redford, Eastwood, etc.). Link below to the podcast if anyone's interested. http://www.rolexmagazine.com/2008/12...rview.html?m=1 __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

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24 September 2016, 12:44 PM	#2
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Donald Trump?

24 September 2016, 12:45 PM	#3
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Old blue eyes?

24 September 2016, 12:46 PM	#5
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Ali?

24 September 2016, 01:01 PM	#7
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	In 1979 I was 11 years old. My dad took me down to visit mark at work on a Saturday, which I thought was weird. Anyway, we get there, and about 10 minutes later, he grabs me by my shoulders and says " do not freak out. Remember I work here, but turn around and look towards the front" There's this big dude (remember, I was 11), pink silk shirt, leather pants....I had no idea who it was. It was Gene freaking Simmons. With NO MAKEUP ON! Which at the time, if you were a KISS fan, you hadn't seen any of them with no makeup on. Seriously, I about died. I guess he was a watch crazy dude, because he was a regular at the watch counter.

24 September 2016, 01:06 PM	#8
Watchgeek5000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brooklyn USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,622	Paul Castellano

24 September 2016, 01:13 PM	#9
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	As I read the thread I first thought him or a NY Yankee like Mantle, Cool story

24 September 2016, 01:58 PM	#13
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	Very cool!

24 September 2016, 07:06 PM	#14
travisb 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,913	Thanks for sharing that. Very cool!

24 September 2016, 07:14 PM	#15
Shichinin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Planet Earth Watch: BLNR/SubCND/Speedy Posts: 969	Such a great story. Thanks for sharing.

25 September 2016, 12:02 AM	#16
drgoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 816	Nice story man

25 September 2016, 01:14 AM	#17
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 301	A day in the life around the Big City. You never know who you will be standing next to. Thanks for sharing.

25 September 2016, 01:36 AM	#18
AK797 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Incredible voice, maybe the best I've ever heard but he didn't write his own songs so is not a major talent in my eyes, writing reveals the true genius.

25 September 2016, 03:37 AM	#19
THC 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,726	Frank always said Lou Rawls had the best chops in the business... High praise indeed

25 September 2016, 03:38 AM	#20
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	His voice was incredible, but the music aspect was just a small piece of the Sinatra pie. He had lawmakers and mobsters at all levels on speed dial.

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