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Bama · 29 October 2007, 10:52 AM

I was watching "60 Minutes" tonight and they had a segment/interview with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. He looked to be wearing a pretty substantial watch, but I couldn't make out what it was. Here is a picture of him showing the bracelet/clasp of a watch and an article that talks about his love of nice watches and other fine things (to include Rolex, of course.)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...sarkozy127.xml

jasonbellevue · 29 October 2007, 11:16 AM

It's a 116520 black dial. Here's another look.

Downing · 29 October 2007, 11:22 AM

Vive la France!

Bama · 29 October 2007, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

It's a 116520 black dial. Here's another look.

I believe you are right. From what I've read he is quite a Rolex fan.

yachtsales · 29 October 2007, 11:49 AM

So there is at least one positive thing about the French.....sorry coulnt resist

TTmax · 5 December 2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

So there is at least one positive thing about the French.....sorry coulnt resist

NTM , sorry couldn't resist too ...

Lol-x · 29 October 2007, 01:23 PM

Cool spotting. I wonder if there are any other current country leaders who sport a Rolex?

Mike734 · 29 October 2007, 01:34 PM

I remember when Clinton was in office he was criticized for wearing an expensive watch. Very soon after he sported a plastic casio or some such. I think I'd vote for a candidate with the balls to wear a Rolex (as long as they were a Dem that is.)

ianmedium · 29 October 2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

I remember when Clinton was in office he was criticized for wearing an expensive watch. Very soon after he sported a plastic casio or some such. I think I'd vote for a candidate with the balls to wear a Rolex (as long as they were a Dem that is.)

Been meaning to say this Mike, I really appreciate your Avatar! Your just across the road from me! Do you ever make it up to Vancouver?

Mike734 · 29 October 2007, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ianmedium

Been meaning to say this Mike, I really appreciate your Avatar! Your just across the road from me! Do you ever make it up to Vancouver?

You said UP so I assume you mean Canada. I know many people who live in Vancouver WA. Rolex enthusiasts who live there can buy in Portland and "export" them across the river to save the sales tax. In WA it that is about 9%.

Anyway, I don't get to BC much these days because my aircraft
type doesn't go international these days. I won't be flying up there again until 2010.

BTW thanks. I like the sentiment of "coexist"

ianmedium · 29 October 2007, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

You said UP so I assume you mean Canada. I know many people who live in Vancouver WA. Rolex enthusiasts who live there can buy in Portland and "export" them across the river to save the sales tax. In WA it that is about 9%.

Anyway, I don't get to BC much these days because my aircraft
type doesn't go international these days. I won't be flying up there again until 2010.

BTW thanks. I like the sentiment of "coexist"

Yep, I'm in BC though next week moving to the interior and getting married! What do you fly? the last thing I flew was a super cub on floats on Loch Lomond in Scotland!
Your in a lovely State, I like Friday harbour!

yachtsales · 29 October 2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

You said UP so I assume you mean Canada. I know many people who live in Vancouver WA. Rolex enthusiasts who live there can buy in Portland and "export" them across the river to save the sales tax. In WA it that is about 9%.

Anyway, I don't get to BC much these days because my aircraft
type doesn't go international these days. I won't be flying up there again until 2010.

BTW thanks. I like the sentiment of "coexist"

You left out the athiests

Subfiend · 30 October 2007, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

I remember when Clinton was in office he was criticized for wearing an expensive watch. Very soon after he sported a plastic casio or some such. I think I'd vote for a candidate with the balls to wear a Rolex (as long as they were a Dem that is.)

Now that he makes more money in one day giving speeches than he did in a whole year as President of the United States, he's not ashamed anymore. Clinton often wears a Panerai.

KirkWilfred · 13 December 2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike734

I remember when Clinton was in office he was criticized for wearing an expensive watch. Very soon after he sported a plastic casio or some such. I think I'd vote for a candidate with the balls to wear a Rolex (as long as they were a Dem that is.)

Boooooo!

jasonbellevue · 29 October 2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Cool spotting. I wonder if there are any other current country leaders who sport a Rolex?

First female President-elect in Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been seen wearing an all gold OP Lady DateJust. I don't have a better picture, but here she is wearing one.

JJ Irani · 30 October 2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

First female President-elect in Argentina Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been seen wearing an all gold OP Lady DateJust. I don't have a better picture, but here she is wearing one.

WOW! Can I be her PA?

Bama · 29 October 2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Cool spotting. I wonder if there are any other current country leaders who sport a Rolex?

I've looked for some articles about leaders and Rolex, but couldn't find anything really good. Here's an article about Russia's various leaders and their watches. It looks like Patek Philippe is the most popular there.

http://english.pravda.ru/main/18/90/...979_watch.html

Gary1407 · 5 December 2011, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Cool spotting. I wonder if there are any other current country leaders who sport a Rolex?

here's a white dial, more to follow

Gaijin · 29 October 2007, 01:38 PM

116520?

Can we speak English please.

What model is it? SS Daytona?

jasonbellevue · 29 October 2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

116520?

Can we speak English please.

What model is it? SS Daytona?

116520 aka OP Cosmograph Daytona S/S

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 October 2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

116520 aka OP Cosmograph Daytona S/S

I just call it the Black Cos

Anyway, cool pic!

Gaijin · 29 October 2007, 03:01 PM

If you click on the link in the first post of this thread and look at the picture it seems he owns a White Dial Daytona too!!

ianmedium · 29 October 2007, 03:05 PM

I wonder if Cartier gave him a gift of one of their watches for becoming President?

jasonbellevue · 29 October 2007, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

If you click on the link in the first post of this thread and look at the picture it seems he owns a White Dial Daytona too!!

Good golly, you are correct Tom. Perhaps he got it from Blue Bull's AD as well.

leopardprey · 30 October 2007, 01:07 AM

I like the new French Prez. Glad he won over that liberal anti-US French chick that was running against him. Best thing I liked about him winning, was how it pissed off all the liberal French I was visiting with in Cambodia at the time!! LOL LOL LOL

I actually am probably on of the few former US Military personnel that has the upmost of respect for the French. Like their culture and like the way they take care of their Citizens when they get in harms way overseas. Had a few ex-FFL members work for me in Iraq, all very loyal and hard core fighters.

Good to see the French Pres. has good taste in watches! (bet you he was not on the SS Daytona waiting list!! LOL LOL)

Lamone · 4 November 2007, 12:29 AM

Not only he's a nice man, but he's got good taste too!

Prince · 4 November 2007, 01:20 AM

"He is said to have taken great pleasure showing off his Rolex to Socialist visitors..."

LOL - I LOVE it!!!

leopardprey · 30 October 2007, 02:04 AM

Your avatar and comments seem to want to invoke conversation on a topic that we try to avoid here on TRF.

You can not have Religions co-exist, as your symbol states. As many of the Religions you post are on complete opposite sides of belief systems, right and wrong and morality. Also the idea that make a Religion a Religion, is the belief that, that belief is the one true way. Other wise it would not be a Religion. I do hope that there will be peace, but unfortunately many of the Religions you post are violently opposed to other Religions (espcially violent toward Christianity) as we see many perseuction and imprisonment of Christians in Islamic and Hindu nations. A good source to check out and read about Christian persecution is www.persecution.com

Now, how about changing you avatar to something not trying to make a political statement and lets gets back to talking about watches.

EvEr34 · 30 October 2007, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Your avatar and comments seem to want to invoke conversation on a topic that we try to avoid here on TRF.

You can not have Religions co-exist, as your symbol states. As many of the Religions you post are on complete opposite sides of belief systems, right and wrong and morality. Also the idea that make a Religion a Religion, is the belief that, that belief is the one true way. Other wise it would not be a Religion. I do hope that there will be peace, but unfortunately many of the Religions you post are violently opposed to other Religions (espcially violent toward Christianity) as we see many perseuction and imprisonment of Christians in Islamic and Hindu nations. A good source to check out and read about Christian persecution is www.persecution.com

Now, how about changing you avatar to something not trying to make a political statement and lets gets back to talking about watches.

Nothing wrong with the idea of co-existing. Geez Chad were you elected chief moderator. There is nothing wrong with is avatar.

leopardprey · 30 October 2007, 02:22 AM

It is an idea that will not work and would go against many of the Religions posted. Reread what I posted. I would like to see Nations/Communities that persecute other Religions allow Religious Freedom. I have unfortunately lived in many nations that do not allow Religous Freedom and have worked with Christians in many nations that I have visited that have been severely persecuted for their faith (China, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Indonesia to name a few). If other can post positive opinions on the avatar, then I was well have right to post my objections to the ideal of co-existence. I did not start the comments. .

29 October 2007, 10:52 AM	#1
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	French President Sarkozy - Rolex I was watching "60 Minutes" tonight and they had a segment/interview with French President Nicolas Sarkozy. He looked to be wearing a pretty substantial watch, but I couldn't make out what it was. Here is a picture of him showing the bracelet/clasp of a watch and an article that talks about his love of nice watches and other fine things (to include Rolex, of course.) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main...sarkozy127.xml Attached Images

29 October 2007, 11:16 AM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	It's a 116520 black dial. Here's another look. Attached Images __________________

29 October 2007, 11:22 AM	#3
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Vive la France! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

4 November 2007, 01:20 AM	#27
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	"He is said to have taken great pleasure showing off his Rolex to Socialist visitors..." LOL - I LOVE it!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 October 2007, 11:49 AM	#5
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	So there is at least one positive thing about the French.....sorry coulnt resist

29 October 2007, 01:23 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Cool spotting. I wonder if there are any other current country leaders who sport a Rolex?

29 October 2007, 01:34 PM	#8
Mike734 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Seattle Watch: GMT II Posts: 175	I remember when Clinton was in office he was criticized for wearing an expensive watch. Very soon after he sported a plastic casio or some such. I think I'd vote for a candidate with the balls to wear a Rolex (as long as they were a Dem that is.)

29 October 2007, 01:38 PM	#19
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	116520? Can we speak English please. What model is it? SS Daytona?

29 October 2007, 03:01 PM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	If you click on the link in the first post of this thread and look at the picture it seems he owns a White Dial Daytona too!!

29 October 2007, 03:05 PM	#23
ianmedium Deregistered Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 450	I wonder if Cartier gave him a gift of one of their watches for becoming President?

30 October 2007, 01:07 AM	#25
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I like the new French Prez. Glad he won over that liberal anti-US French chick that was running against him. Best thing I liked about him winning, was how it pissed off all the liberal French I was visiting with in Cambodia at the time!! LOL LOL LOL I actually am probably on of the few former US Military personnel that has the upmost of respect for the French. Like their culture and like the way they take care of their Citizens when they get in harms way overseas. Had a few ex-FFL members work for me in Iraq, all very loyal and hard core fighters. Good to see the French Pres. has good taste in watches! (bet you he was not on the SS Daytona waiting list!! LOL LOL)

4 November 2007, 12:29 AM	#26
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Not only he's a nice man, but he's got good taste too!

30 October 2007, 02:04 AM	#28
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Your avatar and comments seem to want to invoke conversation on a topic that we try to avoid here on TRF. You can not have Religions co-exist, as your symbol states. As many of the Religions you post are on complete opposite sides of belief systems, right and wrong and morality. Also the idea that make a Religion a Religion, is the belief that, that belief is the one true way. Other wise it would not be a Religion. I do hope that there will be peace, but unfortunately many of the Religions you post are violently opposed to other Religions (espcially violent toward Christianity) as we see many perseuction and imprisonment of Christians in Islamic and Hindu nations. A good source to check out and read about Christian persecution is www.persecution.com Now, how about changing you avatar to something not trying to make a political statement and lets gets back to talking about watches.

30 October 2007, 02:22 AM	#30
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	It is an idea that will not work and would go against many of the Religions posted. Reread what I posted. I would like to see Nations/Communities that persecute other Religions allow Religious Freedom. I have unfortunately lived in many nations that do not allow Religous Freedom and have worked with Christians in many nations that I have visited that have been severely persecuted for their faith (China, Vietnam, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Indonesia to name a few). If other can post positive opinions on the avatar, then I was well have right to post my objections to the ideal of co-existence. I did not start the comments. .

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