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29 December 2007, 07:28 AM
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Passion or Fashion ??
So you bought yourself a new/used Rolex....
Well, good for you  Did you get it just because you saw your favorite celeb wearing one ? Or did you buy it for the horological significance of the brand ? Or was there another reason ? ..............Why ?? C'mon...it's a simple question 
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29 December 2007, 07:45 AM
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I fell in love with it.
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29 December 2007, 07:47 AM
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Passion, what a so called celeb wears is insignificant to me
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29 December 2007, 07:53 AM
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29 December 2007, 08:00 AM
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Why? Because I could. Then fell in love with the brand. Had to get a sport model and the GMT had all the features I would/ could use.
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29 December 2007, 07:51 AM
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I like the design of Rolex better than any other brand and I've had a Rolex since 1980 (pre celeb phenom days).
Which celebs wear Rolexes? |
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29 December 2007, 09:06 AM
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29 December 2007, 08:02 AM
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People ask me this all the time. I tell them that I just like having a tiny complex machine on my wrist. Mechanical watches are just so cool. I could go buy a diamond but it dosent do anything. At least a watch looks cool and does something.
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29 December 2007, 09:33 AM
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I already know the quality of Rolex watches, so basically I buy what I like design-wise when I choose a Rolex watch.
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29 December 2007, 09:54 AM
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There is something to be said about a SS and black watch. I always new I wanted a SS Rolex, I just had to wait for the right time. I always thought I would get a Sub Date, but ended up with the GMT II instead.
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29 December 2007, 09:59 AM
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Rolex for the history, R&D, quality, reliability, and understated class...gha
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29 December 2007, 10:03 AM
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Bought it for the name, history, James Bond, Magnum P.I. and because being able to purchase one meant a certain level of success - success not status. I've since fallen in love with the quality and will be a life long fan because of it.
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29 December 2007, 10:12 AM
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Because I admire the technical marvel that it is. Same reason I had the clear caseback installed so I could see the movement in operation.
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29 December 2007, 10:49 AM
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Passion for me. I think we all have a sickness.
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29 December 2007, 11:08 AM
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I got mine because John Travolta is a famous actor and pilot. He is also a spokesman for Rolex. He is the reason I got my Rolex. I love John....If it weren't for him I would have gotten something else. John and Rolex are the best and really go together.
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29 December 2007, 11:13 AM
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I believe the Sea-Dweller is the Ultimate Tool watch. If you are gonna spend your money...why settle
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30 December 2007, 07:42 AM
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29 December 2007, 12:16 PM
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History, innovation, design, quality and after sale service.
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29 December 2007, 12:18 PM
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With me it would have to be the intense passion I've had for the brand over 3 long decades.
I'd never go by what some celeb wears on the screen.....although, in all fairness, I would be thrilled if I saw one of my models (either Bluesy or Platty) being worn by someone in a magazine or on the screen. JJ
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29 December 2007, 12:30 PM
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because its a Rolex
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30 December 2007, 08:46 AM
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30 December 2007, 10:46 AM
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so... Rolex = Prestige, Durability, Timeless
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31 December 2007, 10:53 PM
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Just love 'em, and fanatic with 'em. NO ONE DO BETTER THAN ROLEX!!! That's the reason why. The history, the way they look, the movements, everything...
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29 December 2007, 12:30 PM
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I've always wanted one but didn't think I'd ever get a Rolex. Like JJ, I'd be thrilled to see a celebrity wearing a TT Blue Sub. I got this because a friend of mine has one and it's a memorable looking watch>
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30 December 2007, 03:40 AM
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I got it because I don´t have it.
Jocke
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30 December 2007, 05:10 AM
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If I bought everything that the celebs had then where would my wife put all the sh*t she buys.
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29 December 2007, 12:38 PM
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I love the history, the craftsmanship, the brand, I love it all. My Sub goes with me everywhere!!
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29 December 2007, 01:35 PM
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Yeah, I'm a Tara Reid fan all the way. That's why I bought two Rolexes...
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29 December 2007, 01:37 PM
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needed a knuckle duster.
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