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Tools · 29 December 2007, 07:28 AM

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

Hamilton Carvalho · 29 December 2007, 07:45 AM

I fell in love with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

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

Baptistman · 29 December 2007, 07:47 AM

Passion, what a so called celeb wears is insignificant to me

Chris B · 29 December 2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Baptistman

Passion, what a so called celeb wears is insignificant to me

x 2, & to quote my dour scouse father "stars are in the sky son"

Dan Pierce · 29 December 2007, 08:00 AM

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.

dP

watchlady · 29 December 2007, 07:51 AM

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?

mike · 29 December 2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watchlady

Which celebs wear Rolexes?

I do.

daytona1 · 29 December 2007, 08:02 AM

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.

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 December 2007, 09:33 AM

I already know the quality of Rolex watches, so basically I buy what I like design-wise when I choose a Rolex watch.

seantk · 29 December 2007, 09:54 AM

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.

Sean

gha · 29 December 2007, 09:59 AM

Rolex for the history, R&D, quality, reliability, and understated class...gha

Bama · 29 December 2007, 10:03 AM

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.

Alcan · 29 December 2007, 10:12 AM

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.

marshallr47 · 29 December 2007, 10:49 AM

Passion for me. I think we all have a sickness.

GoldenBear · 29 December 2007, 11:08 AM

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.

DS/B MINI S · 29 December 2007, 11:13 AM

Passion

I believe the Sea-Dweller is the Ultimate Tool watch. If you are gonna spend your money...why settle

lunberg · 30 December 2007, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldenBear

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.

John Travolta is a spokesman for Breitling (pilot watches) last time I checked.

GoldenBear · 30 December 2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lunberg

John Travolta is a spokesman for Breitling (pilot watches) last time I checked.

I was trying to be funny but nobody seemed to get it...He is Breitling all the way...LOL

waeleldasher · 29 December 2007, 12:16 PM

History, innovation, design, quality and after sale service.

JJ Irani · 29 December 2007, 12:18 PM

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

chuanlim · 29 December 2007, 12:30 PM

because its a Rolex

thedips · 30 December 2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chuanlim

because its a Rolex

thats exactly what was going thru my head before i read any other response...

chuanlim · 30 December 2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedips

thats exactly what was going thru my head before i read any other response...

the brand values has been so ingrained into the subconcious mind, through decades of consistent advertising, and i must add, history that most people automatically equates Rolex with these values...

so...

Rolex = Prestige, Durability, Timeless

Trurolexer · 31 December 2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chuanlim

because its a Rolex

Amen with that, bro...

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...

Gerry · 29 December 2007, 12:30 PM

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>

Jocke · 30 December 2007, 03:40 AM

I got it because I don´t have it.

Jocke

f16570 · 30 December 2007, 05:10 AM

If I bought everything that the celebs had then where would my wife put all the sh*t she buys.

f

Transient · 29 December 2007, 12:38 PM

I love the history, the craftsmanship, the brand, I love it all. My Sub goes with me everywhere!!

DATEJUSTSS · 29 December 2007, 01:35 PM

Yeah, I'm a Tara Reid fan all the way. That's why I bought two Rolexes...

Ed Rooney · 29 December 2007, 01:37 PM

needed a knuckle duster.

29 December 2007, 07:28 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	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 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 December 2007, 07:47 AM	#3
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Passion, what a so called celeb wears is insignificant to me __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

29 December 2007, 08:00 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	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. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 December 2007, 09:33 AM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I already know the quality of Rolex watches, so basically I buy what I like design-wise when I choose a Rolex watch. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

29 December 2007, 09:54 AM	#10
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	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. Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

29 December 2007, 07:51 AM	#6
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	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?

29 December 2007, 08:02 AM	#8
daytona1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: miami Posts: 673	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.

29 December 2007, 09:59 AM	#11
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Rolex for the history, R&D, quality, reliability, and understated class...gha

29 December 2007, 10:03 AM	#12
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	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.

29 December 2007, 10:12 AM	#13
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	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. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

29 December 2007, 10:49 AM	#14
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Passion for me. I think we all have a sickness. __________________ Ron

29 December 2007, 11:08 AM	#15
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	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. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

29 December 2007, 11:13 AM	#16
DS/B MINI S "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Charlotte NC Watch: SD & Exp II Posts: 961	Passion I believe the Sea-Dweller is the Ultimate Tool watch. If you are gonna spend your money...why settle __________________ 16600 Sea-Dweller 16570 Explorer II (White Dial)

29 December 2007, 12:16 PM	#19
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	History, innovation, design, quality and after sale service. __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

29 December 2007, 12:18 PM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	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 __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

29 December 2007, 12:30 PM	#21
chuanlim Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: malaysia Posts: 132	because its a Rolex

29 December 2007, 12:30 PM	#25
Gerry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Aus. Watch: Z Series 16613 Posts: 887	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> __________________

30 December 2007, 03:40 AM	#26
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I got it because I don´t have it. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

30 December 2007, 05:10 AM	#27
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	If I bought everything that the celebs had then where would my wife put all the sh*t she buys. f

29 December 2007, 12:38 PM	#28
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I love the history, the craftsmanship, the brand, I love it all. My Sub goes with me everywhere!!

29 December 2007, 01:35 PM	#29
DATEJUSTSS Banned Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jesse Location: Central FLA Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 447	Yeah, I'm a Tara Reid fan all the way. That's why I bought two Rolexes...

29 December 2007, 01:37 PM	#30
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	needed a knuckle duster.

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