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f16570 · 4 November 2007, 07:28 AM

Sorry Bo, one bald good looking bloke I thought was enough

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East Bay Rider · 4 November 2007, 08:13 AM

Imagine a machine with over 100 moving parts, precision machined and hand assembled. Now imagine that same machine can keep time with accuracy to only a couple of seconds a month. Imagine that machine fits inside a wristwatch. Imagine that wristwatch has been to the absolute most extreme places on earth and even into space. Imagine that watch has been underwater to crushing depths and extreme temperatures. Imagine a mechanical watch like that is available to the general public.
I had to be a part of that.

gmt 16750 · 4 November 2007, 08:27 AM

A mixture of all the above - father, magazine adverts etc but I think the main inspiration was from my very 1st boss.
I was a 'wet behind the ears' young 15 year old apprentice and here was this self-made man who ran his own sucessful small-sized business and what did he wear on his wrist - an eye catching shiny timepiece that had a distinctive red and blue ring around the face..................the same fellow is still going about and still wears the same 1675 to this day.

Lamone · 4 November 2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bama

That's from the first episode of Season 4 titled "Home from the Sea." Magnum's Pepsi GMT inherited from his late father has made me want one like it too. What a great show

Yeah!! great episode. Poor thomas he treaded water for hours. He gave us a chance to look at his GMT :)

Atomant · 4 November 2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Imagine a machine with over 100 moving parts, precision machined and hand assembled. Now imagine that same machine can keep time with accuracy to only a couple of seconds a month. Imagine that machine fits inside a wristwatch. Imagine that wristwatch has been to the absolute most extreme places on earth and even into space. Imagine that watch has been underwater to crushing depths and extreme temperatures. Imagine a mechanical watch like that is available to the general public.
I had to be a part of that.

Good analogy EBR. As a mechanic myself, telling time via mechanical movements is just marvellous.

We gotta have pistons in our watches soon!

mopsey · 4 November 2007, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marshallr47

I was hooked because of my father. When growing up, we never really had a lot of money...still don't. But he purchase his Oyster Perpetual back in 1968. It was a simple watch but he spoke highly of it. He would always let me wear the watch on special occasions and when he gave it to me in 2006, that set off the mania. I will always cherrish that watch. Photo of it below:

That is one beautiful watch and the very reason why i prefer the dress rolexes to the sports.

AZDAYTONA · 4 November 2007, 11:42 AM

The goal of a Rolex started when i was a young kid! I saw one in a shop and the man told me- Those are for people who are successful in life!

leopardprey · 4 November 2007, 01:00 PM

Marshall, those are some great photos of a real classic!!

leopardprey · 4 November 2007, 01:02 PM

Side note on Tom Selleck, on the finish of the filming of the last episode of Magnum PI. Tom used his proceeds from the last season to go out and purchase Rolex watches for all crew members, something like 100 people!!! He bought them all from ADs scattered throughout Hawaii and pretty much emptied their stocks of SS models!!!

chevycorvette · 4 November 2007, 01:04 PM

1) advertisement
2) affordable
3) nice looking timepiece
4) always like top of the line product
5) rolex = sound very sexy
6) transferable to my next generation

East Bay Rider · 4 November 2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leopardprey

Side note on Tom Selleck, on the finish of the filming of the last episode of Magnum PI. Tom used his proceeds from the last season to go out and purchase Rolex watches for all crew members, something like 100 people!!! He bought them all from ADs scattered throughout Hawaii and pretty much emptied their stocks of SS models!!!

Nice!

I like hearing about acts of generosity.

keschete · 4 November 2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Why I looked at Rolex.....tired of buying cheap diver watches.

Why I stayed with Rolex.....same reason I collect corvettes; Rolex's loyalty to design and concept. Like Corvettes, a Rolex might not be "The Best", but their watches stir my passion. Sort of like redheads, but that is a different story.

HEHEHE!

Well I am a red head and I have a Corvette Z06 and a Viper :) and I wanted a watch that would withstand the abuse that I dish out and would look nice and have some nice sparkly diamonds on it :)

I wanted a watch instead of a ring for my anniversary....and the "best" is supposed to be Rolex....my Tag couldn't handle the abuse...

So we shall see if the Rolex lives up to its counterparts in the automotive world. My Z06 is 6 years old and has been raced...never any major issues.....:) Can the Rolex hold up that well?

keschete · 4 November 2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by f16570

Sorry Bo, one bald good looking bloke I thought was enough

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Off topic...but I do like the Horse Avatar...does he belong to you! He is gorgeous!

Gaijin · 4 November 2007, 03:19 PM

Sidenote.

I was an extra on a few Magnum Episodes. True story. I was HPD and they used real officers to play the parts of officers on the show.

Met Tom Selleck. Really nice and humble guy.

teehan · 4 November 2007, 06:21 PM

I got my black/red GMT II in October 2003. Prior to that, I have been wearing Tag Heuers for a decade. Had 3, to be precise...

Coming back to Rolex, I remembered watching Infernal Affairs II (a blockbuster Hongkong triad movie). In it, all the actors were wearing Rollies. I spotted an Air King, a Day-Date, and several SS Submariners.

My interest was piqued and I knew I had to get one...

I subsequently got my Seadweller in April this year. Had to get it, to beat the 2% GST increment!!!

leopardprey · 4 November 2007, 10:03 PM

I knew I had seen you before Tom!!!!!

Prince · 4 November 2007, 11:24 PM

As a kid, I was always drawn to Rolex watches. My family never had any - way too poor. But I always told myself that I would have one someday. It took me 58 years to finally get to a point where I could justify getting one.

Then another...then another...then another...then one for my wife...well, you know how that goes...

mikey · 4 November 2007, 11:59 PM

I would say 007 movie Live and Let Die then seeing the Magnum episode 1 of Season 4 in the mid 80s. After all the highschool activities and early college years made me focus on the finer things like cool watches and nice stereo equipment and clothes. My Dad was big into Seiko digi, sisters and bros Swatch, Fossil, ESQ, and MOvado.

Flanners · 5 November 2007, 01:05 AM

I suppose because I am a snob and I want the best (or one of the best!). All the fake Rolex watches in Bangkok inspired me, after buying a multitude of items of the materialistic nature a house, Ducati's, MV Agusta's and a few cars a decent watch was the next thing to sink my dwindling assests into. Maybe I am more hollow than I thought

Jimbits76 · 5 November 2007, 08:03 PM

I love Rolex. My father used to treasure his fathers OD.
Seeing his love for that watch plus the glossy Rolex catalogue sent to him before every Christmas certainly had an effect on me.
The Sub in Live and Let Die also helped a great deal.
An interesting point and it is kind of shallow...I always remember the Triplock crown blurb and that I always associated this fancy crown with Rolex's best watches.
I always wanted a watch with the three dots to have a better one than my dad's....ironic really that his latest TT DJ was still more to purchase than my LV.

J

fear · 6 November 2007, 05:27 PM

Magnum P.I. boy that brings back memories. I had a few pals who were extras on that show.

I was always drawn to his Rolex pepsi. Remember the beginning credits where Magnum slaps a magazine into his 1911, pepsi prominently displayed? Or am I imagining things?

I don't seem to remember Rolex is Hawaii Five-O. Sighting's anyone?

4 November 2007, 08:13 AM	#32
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,058	Imagine a machine with over 100 moving parts, precision machined and hand assembled. Now imagine that same machine can keep time with accuracy to only a couple of seconds a month. Imagine that machine fits inside a wristwatch. Imagine that wristwatch has been to the absolute most extreme places on earth and even into space. Imagine that watch has been underwater to crushing depths and extreme temperatures. Imagine a mechanical watch like that is available to the general public. I had to be a part of that. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

4 November 2007, 08:27 AM	#33
gmt 16750 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Neil Location: Borders, Scotland Watch: what your doing. Posts: 970	A mixture of all the above - father, magazine adverts etc but I think the main inspiration was from my very 1st boss. I was a 'wet behind the ears' young 15 year old apprentice and here was this self-made man who ran his own sucessful small-sized business and what did he wear on his wrist - an eye catching shiny timepiece that had a distinctive red and blue ring around the face..................the same fellow is still going about and still wears the same 1675 to this day. __________________

4 November 2007, 11:24 PM	#47
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	As a kid, I was always drawn to Rolex watches. My family never had any - way too poor. But I always told myself that I would have one someday. It took me 58 years to finally get to a point where I could justify getting one. Then another...then another...then another...then one for my wife...well, you know how that goes... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

4 November 2007, 07:28 AM	#31
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Sorry Bo, one bald good looking bloke I thought was enough f

4 November 2007, 11:42 AM	#37
AZDAYTONA Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Mike Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 135	The goal of a Rolex started when i was a young kid! I saw one in a shop and the man told me- Those are for people who are successful in life!

4 November 2007, 01:00 PM	#38
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Marshall, those are some great photos of a real classic!!

4 November 2007, 01:02 PM	#39
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Side note on Tom Selleck, on the finish of the filming of the last episode of Magnum PI. Tom used his proceeds from the last season to go out and purchase Rolex watches for all crew members, something like 100 people!!! He bought them all from ADs scattered throughout Hawaii and pretty much emptied their stocks of SS models!!!

4 November 2007, 01:04 PM	#40
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	1) advertisement 2) affordable 3) nice looking timepiece 4) always like top of the line product 5) rolex = sound very sexy 6) transferable to my next generation

4 November 2007, 03:19 PM	#44
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Sidenote. I was an extra on a few Magnum Episodes. True story. I was HPD and they used real officers to play the parts of officers on the show. Met Tom Selleck. Really nice and humble guy.

4 November 2007, 06:21 PM	#45
teehan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: little red dot Watch: rolexes & g-shocks Posts: 403	I got my black/red GMT II in October 2003. Prior to that, I have been wearing Tag Heuers for a decade. Had 3, to be precise... Coming back to Rolex, I remembered watching Infernal Affairs II (a blockbuster Hongkong triad movie). In it, all the actors were wearing Rollies. I spotted an Air King, a Day-Date, and several SS Submariners. My interest was piqued and I knew I had to get one... I subsequently got my Seadweller in April this year. Had to get it, to beat the 2% GST increment!!!

4 November 2007, 10:03 PM	#46
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I knew I had seen you before Tom!!!!!

5 November 2007, 01:05 AM	#49
Flanners "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 17	I suppose because I am a snob and I want the best (or one of the best!). All the fake Rolex watches in Bangkok inspired me, after buying a multitude of items of the materialistic nature a house, Ducati's, MV Agusta's and a few cars a decent watch was the next thing to sink my dwindling assests into. Maybe I am more hollow than I thought

5 November 2007, 08:03 PM	#50
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I love Rolex. My father used to treasure his fathers OD. Seeing his love for that watch plus the glossy Rolex catalogue sent to him before every Christmas certainly had an effect on me. The Sub in Live and Let Die also helped a great deal. An interesting point and it is kind of shallow...I always remember the Triplock crown blurb and that I always associated this fancy crown with Rolex's best watches. I always wanted a watch with the three dots to have a better one than my dad's....ironic really that his latest TT DJ was still more to purchase than my LV. J

6 November 2007, 05:27 PM	#51
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Magnum P.I. boy that brings back memories. I had a few pals who were extras on that show. I was always drawn to his Rolex pepsi. Remember the beginning credits where Magnum slaps a magazine into his 1911, pepsi prominently displayed? Or am I imagining things? I don't seem to remember Rolex is Hawaii Five-O. Sighting's anyone?

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