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FLAJIM · 7 December 2008, 01:01 PM

Long time friendships or a job.......NO. But just this week while flying back from Houston I sat next to a guy that was wearing a TT Sub. I said to him, Nice watch and he just grinned, than I lifted up my sleve and showed him my SD. I couldn't shut him up for 3.5 hours.....LOL. Anyway it's just like my Harleys, meet another with the same toy.......
I feel a Rolex is more of an ice breaker than a deal closer. Be Safe All JIM

East Bay Rider · 7 December 2008, 01:17 PM

Hopefully the presence of a Rolex shows an appreciation of quality. Unfortunately there's no ownership application. Any idiot with expendable income can have one.

ArizonaHD · 7 December 2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Hopefully the presence of a Rolex shows an appreciation of quality. Unfortunately there's no ownership application. Any idiot with expendable income can have one.

Any woman who is attracted to you merely because of your Rolex is looking to part you of it as well as your money, and her faux admiration of you is not due to your taste but simply your Money!

Attached is a pic of a proud Rolex owner, ever notice Patek owners do not have this problem:

RoLade · 7 December 2008, 01:50 PM

HAHA I've never played the lottery. Maybe I should!

P.S. The girl from the story that I'm now dating is as GORGEOUS as my Rolex! :-)

DC watchman · 7 December 2008, 01:59 PM

It's just a watch, albeit a nice one.

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

sorry to hijack this post... you just stumbled on a ss daytona on a AD? and you got for MSRP? WOW!!!

Now that there, ladies and gentlemen, goes a true-blue dyed-in-the-wool WIS.

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DC watchman

Nope. Dumb post. It's not the watch. It's the person wearing the watch who determines their own success.

Cool your jets, booster. The guy's just asking a question and there's no need to get hot under the collar.

chenx15 · 7 December 2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Now that there, ladies and gentlemen, goes a true-blue dyed-in-the-wool WIS.

sorry didn't get it...

Bisquitlips · 7 December 2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DC watchman

Nope. Dumb post. It's not the watch. It's the person wearing the watch who determines their own success.

No need to be insulting. It is a conversation.

guydebordgame · 7 December 2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

Any woman who is attracted to you merely because of your Rolex is looking to part you of it as well as your money, and her faux admiration of you is not due to your taste but simply your Money!

Attached is a pic of a proud Rolex owner, ever notice Patek owners do not have this problem:

had what problem?
death?

Boopie · 7 December 2008, 02:25 PM

I agree that wearing a Rolex can be a nice way to get others to talk about their watches. It is a nice way to open a conversation with strangers, colleagues, etc. But, the watch certainly doesn't say anything about the wearer's values, just as I'm sure that some Ferrari owners are great, and others can be jerks.

ArizonaHD · 7 December 2008, 02:26 PM

Rappers, Drug Kingpins, Mobsters, Pimps, and other social undesirables see a Rolex as a status symbol, so they buy them up. But you never hear a rap song about a Patek, Vacheron, or Audemars, just not seen as status symbols like a Rolex... but I believe that Panerai will be the next big thing.

JimSnyder · 7 December 2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

I've found a DD in YG gets you more attention in the VIP rooms at the strip club and gold diggers at the bar/club... Other than that no one really cares.

So that's why Joe has so many

chenx15 · 7 December 2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Now that there, ladies and gentlemen, goes a true-blue dyed-in-the-wool WIS.

can you please tell me what this means? it will fester my head the whole night i won't know. Thanks!

Felly Jr. · 7 December 2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

can you please tell me what this means? it will fester my head the whole night i won't know. Thanks!

I think what Gedanken meant was only a WIS would have thought it was extraordinary that someone just walk in to an AD and pick up a SS Daytona.

A non WIS would not have picked up on that.

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chenx15

can you please tell me what this means? it will fester my head the whole night i won't know. Thanks!

A normal guy would go: "Watch... girl... watch... girl...watch... girl... GIRL!".

A WIS would go: "Watch... girl... watch... girl...watch... girl... WATCH!".

It's all about priorities, m'lad.

guydebordgame · 7 December 2008, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

Rappers, Drug Kingpins, Mobsters, Pimps, and other social undesireables see a Rolex as a status symbol, so they buy them up. But you never hear a rap song about a Patek, Vacheron, or Audemars, just not seen as status symbols like a Rolex... but I believe that Panerai will be the next big thing.

that is racist and asinine.
so patek is not a status symbol, get out of here. if you have a problem with rolex being liked among 'social undesireables' (spelled wrong idiot), or more brashly put, black people, because thats what you really mean...than why the hell are you on this forum?
of course rolex is a status symbol, as with audemars patek, lecoultre, vacheron, omega and the rest of them.
anyone who says they buy a rolex because they just love the way it looks is lost, and in denial. buy a good fake then.
its the same with woman and their expensive handbags, it makes you feel good to have nice things. and things are nice because society tells you they are. why do you think company's bother to advertise?

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 02:41 PM

Back to the topic, it's never happened to me, and rightly so. The nature of my work is such that who I am and what I know is much more important than what I wear, and I'd be worried if my choice of watch drove any important decisions.

On the other hand, in line with some of the sentiments here, I do take pleasure out of striking up acquaintances on account of common interests such as watches.

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by guydebordgame

that is racist and asinine.
so patek is not a status symbol, get out of here. if you have a problem with rolex being liked among 'social undesireables' (spelled wrong idiot), or more brashly put, black people, because thats what you really mean...than why the hell are you on this forum?
of course rolex is a status symbol, as with audemars patek, lecoultre, vacheron, omega and the rest of them.
anyone who says they buy a rolex because they just love the way it looks is lost, and in denial. buy a good fake then.
its the same with woman and their expensive handbags, it makes you feel good to have nice things. and things are nice because society tells you they are. why do you think company's bother to advertise?

All right, ease up, Tiger - the mods are on the case.

Arizona, the mod team will absolutely not tolerate bigotry here. One more peep out of you on that topic and it's points, followed by banning. You're on thin ice so watch your step. I won't be telling you so nicely next time.

ArizonaHD · 7 December 2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

All right, ease up, Tiger - the mods are on the case.

Arizona, the mod team will absolutely not tolerate bigotry here. One more peep out of you on that topic and it's points, followed by banning. You're on thin ice so watch your step. I won't be telling you so nicely next time.

No bigotry here, Gedanken. I have a retail establishment everyone can come in buy, sell, and browse. I never made any racially biased comments, my apologies if they were interpreted that way. I guess I just chimed in on a thread where people are overly sensitive and feel a need for social acceptance by and through the watch they choose to wear. I wear a Rolex because it is a tough durable watch always has been and always will be!

chenx15 · 7 December 2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

A normal guy would go: "Watch... girl... watch... girl...watch... girl... GIRL!".

A WIS would go: "Watch... girl... watch... girl...watch... girl... WATCH!".

It's all about priorities, m'lad.

thank you sir!

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArizonaHD

I guess I just chimed in on a thread where people are overly sensitive and feel a need for social acceptance by and through the watch they choose to wear.

Ah, I see. Someone starts a thread about making connections through wearing a Rolex, but of course they're just too blind to make the conceptual leap to seeing the connection with Rolex and your one-eyed views about certain styles of music. How ignorant of them.

Very well, lest I be accused of being anything less than accommodating of the membership's sentiments, here's the deal. The next time you make a comment about music of any way shape or form, you get six points.

Greenring · 7 December 2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by guydebordgame

Just out of curiosity,
Has wearing a Rolex ever helped facilitate any connections you have made in life? Maybe you got a job with one, maybe you met a good friend with one (on the forums doesnt count), maybe you got a girlfriend with one :)...or boyfriend. I just wonder sometimes when I wear mine if someone will ever inquire about it and it'll directly help me in life... not that thats its purpose but I wonder.. I would love to hear some stories!

Not yet...

Nakow · 7 December 2008, 03:35 PM

I read all the above posts ,and couldn't figure out whose the good ,the bad and the ugly!

alohanakoni · 7 December 2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nope. My relationships have all come from who I am and who the other person is, not because of what watch we wear.

well put!

Bisquitlips · 7 December 2008, 03:56 PM

I think the original question was about connections. I have never had my Rolex randomly open the door for a connection as of yet (only had it since September), but I can see how it could happen.

I will say that since owning my Rolex I have "connected" with four other TRF members here in our area and we had a GTC about 6 weeks ago. Just great people all around and it is my privilege to know them. So, if this is what you mean, then yes. My YM has opened the door to knowing some great people that I never would have met otherwise.

gone-rolex-mad · 7 December 2008, 04:12 PM

Lol I think some people got out of the wrong side of bed this morning! The Rolex on my wrist has never got me anything, but it just makes me feel as if it has!

Bisquitlips · 7 December 2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

Lol I think some people got out of the wrong side of bed this morning! The Rolex on my wrist has never got me anything, but it just makes me feel as if it has!

Perfect Patrick!!! The best statement yet made to this thread!

Tango21 · 7 December 2008, 04:31 PM

About 17 years ago, I struck up a conversation with a guy outside the hangar at my hometown airport. It wasn't about Rolex, it may have been about planes, the weather or even the t-shirt I was wearing. Regardless of the subject (it's so long ago that I don't remember), that guy is and has been the best friend I've ever had.

As a matter of fact, he stood up with me in October at my wedding as my best man and had the pleasure of presenting me with a GMT-II Pepsi before the ceremony. The watch was my wife's wedding gift to me and she had him in on the surprise. He also has the honor of wearing it first since he was wearing it, unbeknownst to me, as we arrived at the church.

I think the original question could have been worded better, i.e., Where have conversations about the Rolex you're wearing led you? What stories do you have for us?

I certainly don't think that this post should have been hijacked, nor should there have been any mud slung at the guy who started this thread. So far, it seems that only one guy had a story to tell about his Rolex, the guy who got a date.

What happened to the mild-mannered congeniality that used to exist on this forum?

DC watchman · 8 December 2008, 08:42 AM

[QUOTE=Gedanken;885218]Cool your jets, booster. The guy's just asking a question and there's no need to get hot under the collar.[/QUOT

Yeah. OK. You got me. I loose my temper over the ramblings of forum denizens on a regular basis.........

I still think it was a dumb post.

7 December 2008, 01:17 PM	#32
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,061	Hopefully the presence of a Rolex shows an appreciation of quality. Unfortunately there's no ownership application. Any idiot with expendable income can have one. __________________ 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

7 December 2008, 02:41 PM	#48
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Back to the topic, it's never happened to me, and rightly so. The nature of my work is such that who I am and what I know is much more important than what I wear, and I'd be worried if my choice of watch drove any important decisions. On the other hand, in line with some of the sentiments here, I do take pleasure out of striking up acquaintances on account of common interests such as watches. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 December 2008, 03:35 PM	#54
Nakow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 16622 Posts: 536	I read all the above posts ,and couldn't figure out whose the good ,the bad and the ugly! __________________ 16622

7 December 2008, 03:56 PM	#56
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I think the original question was about connections. I have never had my Rolex randomly open the door for a connection as of yet (only had it since September), but I can see how it could happen. I will say that since owning my Rolex I have "connected" with four other TRF members here in our area and we had a GTC about 6 weeks ago. Just great people all around and it is my privilege to know them. So, if this is what you mean, then yes. My YM has opened the door to knowing some great people that I never would have met otherwise. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

7 December 2008, 04:12 PM	#57
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	Lol I think some people got out of the wrong side of bed this morning! The Rolex on my wrist has never got me anything, but it just makes me feel as if it has! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

7 December 2008, 01:01 PM	#31
FLAJIM "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Daytona Beach, FL Watch: 114060 Sub Posts: 243	Long time friendships or a job.......NO. But just this week while flying back from Houston I sat next to a guy that was wearing a TT Sub. I said to him, Nice watch and he just grinned, than I lifted up my sleve and showed him my SD. I couldn't shut him up for 3.5 hours.....LOL. Anyway it's just like my Harleys, meet another with the same toy....... I feel a Rolex is more of an ice breaker than a deal closer. Be Safe All JIM

7 December 2008, 01:50 PM	#34
RoLade Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere, USA Posts: 56	HAHA I've never played the lottery. Maybe I should! P.S. The girl from the story that I'm now dating is as GORGEOUS as my Rolex! :-)

7 December 2008, 01:59 PM	#35
DC watchman Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Posts: 305	It's just a watch, albeit a nice one.

7 December 2008, 02:25 PM	#41
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,942	I agree that wearing a Rolex can be a nice way to get others to talk about their watches. It is a nice way to open a conversation with strangers, colleagues, etc. But, the watch certainly doesn't say anything about the wearer's values, just as I'm sure that some Ferrari owners are great, and others can be jerks.

7 December 2008, 02:26 PM	#42
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Rappers, Drug Kingpins, Mobsters, Pimps, and other social undesirables see a Rolex as a status symbol, so they buy them up. But you never hear a rap song about a Patek, Vacheron, or Audemars, just not seen as status symbols like a Rolex... but I believe that Panerai will be the next big thing.

7 December 2008, 04:31 PM	#59
Tango21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: Louisiana Posts: 37	About 17 years ago, I struck up a conversation with a guy outside the hangar at my hometown airport. It wasn't about Rolex, it may have been about planes, the weather or even the t-shirt I was wearing. Regardless of the subject (it's so long ago that I don't remember), that guy is and has been the best friend I've ever had. As a matter of fact, he stood up with me in October at my wedding as my best man and had the pleasure of presenting me with a GMT-II Pepsi before the ceremony. The watch was my wife's wedding gift to me and she had him in on the surprise. He also has the honor of wearing it first since he was wearing it, unbeknownst to me, as we arrived at the church. I think the original question could have been worded better, i.e., Where have conversations about the Rolex you're wearing led you? What stories do you have for us? I certainly don't think that this post should have been hijacked, nor should there have been any mud slung at the guy who started this thread. So far, it seems that only one guy had a story to tell about his Rolex, the guy who got a date. What happened to the mild-mannered congeniality that used to exist on this forum? __________________ This space intentionally left blank.

8 December 2008, 08:42 AM	#60
DC watchman Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: VA Posts: 305	[QUOTE=Gedanken;885218]Cool your jets, booster. The guy's just asking a question and there's no need to get hot under the collar.[/QUOT Yeah. OK. You got me. I loose my temper over the ramblings of forum denizens on a regular basis......... I still think it was a dumb post.

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