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Is Rolex Boring Anybody Else?
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PatrickJ
·Don't worry about it, I get my words mixed up quite often. Usually when I'm trying to convince people that I know what I'm talking about and I really know jack skit.
No worries. We are all guilty of that at times dyslexia or no dyslexia. ☺
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I sold my classic 911 when they brought out the hideous SUV. They later exceeded themselves and brought out the even uglier Panamera.
Did not sell as a direct result, but I really felt Porsche dropped significantly in standing
They sold well, but loads of crap do.
As for Rolex as a brand I can only say that they do not exite me. When, on top of lack of excitement, the brands image on these shores is being the choice of the nouveau rich with no sense but a need to show off, I can easily steer clear.
Sure a roller sub is a classic design, just too many no good wannabees wearing them around here.
Did not sell as a direct result, but I really felt Porsche dropped significantly in standing
They sold well, but loads of crap do.
As for Rolex as a brand I can only say that they do not exite me. When, on top of lack of excitement, the brands image on these shores is being the choice of the nouveau rich with no sense but a need to show off, I can easily steer clear.
Sure a roller sub is a classic design, just too many no good wannabees wearing them around here.
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·I sold my classic 911 when they brought out the hideous SUV. They later exceeded themselves and brought out the even uglier Panamera.
Did not sell as a direct result, but I really felt Porsche dropped significantly in standing
They sold well, but loads of crap do.
As for Rolex as a brand I can only say that they do not exite me. When, on top of lack of excitement, the brands image on these shores is being the choice of the nouveau rich with no sense but a need to show off, I can easily steer clear.
Sure a roller sub is a classic design, just too many no good wannabees wearing them around here.
One thing that is a bit of a shame with Rolex and it is my only criticism, is that the brand is instantly recognisable and for the wrong reasons at times.
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Northernman
··Lemaniachttp://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/29/escobar-rolex-seized-colombia-drug-lords-farc
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·And their "choice " of ambassadors are not always too good:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/29/escobar-rolex-seized-colombia-drug-lords-farc
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·I sold my classic 911 when they brought out the hideous SUV. They later exceeded themselves and brought out the even uglier Panamera.
Did not sell as a direct result, but I really felt Porsche dropped significantly in standing
They sold well, but loads of crap do.
As for Rolex as a brand I can only say that they do not exite me. When, on top of lack of excitement, the brands image on these shores is being the choice of the nouveau rich with no sense but a need to show off, I can easily steer clear.
Sure a roller sub is a classic design, just too many no good wannabees wearing them around here.
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PatrickJ
·Same here. There is a group of rich kids that come every sunday to shoot at the club where I am an instructor .I've wanted to ask them why they all wear the same Rolex Subs but they are so far up their own arses they look the other way if I say so much as good morning to them.
Don't get me wrong I am a big fan of Omega and Rolex. However, people get money confused with history, longevity and quality let's face it anyone can take out a loan and purchase either of the mentioned watches.
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Northernman
··Lemaniac
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·Seems they mostly agree they get more bling for the bucks with Rolex.
Some people look at it like that
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·Confusing good taste and standing with what you can wrestle out of your credit cards is unfortunately quite common.
I have two Omegas but want a Rolex Explorer 1, than a Speedy but it will be at least two years before I get the Explorer and some time after to get Speedy. Takes time but I don't want debt.
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·And their "choice " of ambassadors are not always too good:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/29/escobar-rolex-seized-colombia-drug-lords-farc
On a related irony both Fidel Castro and Che Guevara had Rolex (Subs and GmT"s) and can be seen wearing them on many many pictures. Proof that one can seek social equality and aid and freedom to the oppressed within sacrificing personal style.
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micampe
·Castro had a curious habit
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·Had a good laugh over these results
http://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/CH080115
http://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/CH080115
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·After buying and wearing my 105.012 I decided my bi-metal Daytona was just too 'bling'. I have sold it just as I did with my Datejust. For the same reason I have not considered a Breitling.
It is just a matter of how your tastes can change, I suppose.
It is just a matter of how your tastes can change, I suppose.
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·Think he just cleaned out the Rolex shop in Havana when everyone fled... Power to the people indeed. Actually I read that it was so he could keep track of three time zones....his friend Che was a little more conventional. To give it context though, you have to bear in mind the 'tool watch' status of Rolex at the time, not the associated bling factor as is now...
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