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Vernal · 13 December 2013, 02:56 AM

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/vict...mission-rolex/

As a Skins fan, I hope it messes up his catching ability, but otherwise, that is a fine-looking watch!

jjnd08 · 13 December 2013, 03:17 AM

I think it was a smart move on his part. You often see athletes blow huge pay checks and end up filing for bankruptcy. Many of these kids come from poor socioeconomic status, and then are given an insane amount of money as their first salary, and 6-7 figure bonuses.

It's great to see a young man who did it right.

sea-dweller · 13 December 2013, 11:57 AM

So true!

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Originally Posted by jjnd08

I think it was a smart move on his part. You often see athletes blow huge pay checks and end up filing for bankruptcy. Many of these kids come from poor socioeconomic status, and then are given an insane amount of money as their first salary, and 6-7 figure bonuses.

It's great to see a young man who did it right.

datejust24 · 13 December 2013, 03:28 AM

he'll be broke in 5 years...TOPS!!

ralpie · 13 December 2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

he'll be broke in 5 years...TOPS!!

I think that this is an unfair remark. Especially since he had the sense to ask another's opinion before splurging.

mjclark32 · 13 December 2013, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

he'll be broke in 5 years...TOPS!!

Doubt it

echau · 13 December 2013, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

he'll be broke in 5 years...TOPS!!

Want to bet on that? If in five years, he's still above what the government considers "broke," you donate your watch collection to my charity of choice?

http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/pover...w/measure.html

Mystro · 13 December 2013, 03:50 AM

Not a bad move in his position and circles he runs with in his profession. At least its a tangible asset and not blowing money on a trip to Vegas.

Reu · 13 December 2013, 04:47 AM

On one side I sort of get it where he's asking his mums thoughts on his purchase, although I bet that wasn't the conversation and more of 'I'm buying it' rather than asking and then getting that inevitable reaction most mums would give.

On the other side I just think, clown. He's a high-paid sports star yet he talks about this conversation he claims to have had with his mum. Also he just demonstrates that's he's a follower and is buying something partly it would seem because some other famous people have had one.

Then again someone else has rightly pointed out about sports stars not being used to having access to that sort of money.

It could be far worse.

LA_LEC · 13 December 2013, 05:05 AM

What a mamma's boy!

mjclark32 · 13 December 2013, 05:12 AM

Played victor 4 years in a row in high school football and track. He also attended our summer football camp, he's a real good guy.

BCNJ · 13 December 2013, 05:20 AM

+1 Ralphie

Lisa · 13 December 2013, 05:33 AM

He seems like a level-headed, intelligent guy. I hope he's socking money into savings, too.

77T · 13 December 2013, 05:41 AM

I think he should've gone for the Sky Dweller since he soars to catch those high passes and is often away from home in a different time zone.

On his financial side - Cruz signed a five year, $45+ million contract over the Summer...

Hopefully he will stay healthy, play well and have a great future - maybe a potential Rolex Ambassador in the making...

DULLYJAY · 13 December 2013, 05:44 AM

Seems to be some jealousy on this thread. I'm sure many members on here got Subs because James Bond wore it. Many many people try to imitate people they admire.
This young man seems to have a head on his shoulders. Don't think too many rich and young man would even consider talking to their mom on something like that.

jbsmith · 13 December 2013, 05:48 AM

Not a fan of Victor at all, especially with all of his controversial off field tweets, comments, etc...

eeh100773 · 13 December 2013, 05:56 AM

"rapper's watch". lol

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Art 1 · 13 December 2013, 06:47 AM

Here is the thing. That gentleman is Hispanic raised by a Hispanic mother. It would be normal for a very young man like that to involve his parents in a decision like that. It's kind of nice I think. I read where his mother watches his baby in the house he grew up in while he and his lady are working/out of town.

Runnin' Rebel · 13 December 2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by art 1

here is the thing. That gentleman is hispanic raised by a hispanic mother. It would be normal for a very young man like that to involve his parents in a decision like that. It's kind of nice i think. I read where his mother watches his baby in the house he grew up in while he and his lady are working/out of town.

+1

incontrol · 13 December 2013, 07:45 AM

Cruz has not harmed a soul and is one of the good guys. In fact this story is a down to earth story and he is getting mauled on the forum. Rough crowd here, very like able, but rough!

Reu · 13 December 2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by incontrol

Cruz has not harmed a soul and is one of the good guys. In fact this story is a down to earth story and he is getting mauled on the forum. Rough crowd here, very like able, but rough!

Oh goodness... It's JUST a forum. He doesn't care and will not likely ever see what the Rolex Forum think.

He's a sports star, he's going to get criticised, he's going to have good comments and bad comments.

brandrea · 13 December 2013, 08:03 AM

Ugh a Day date being referred to as a rapper watch

nick c · 13 December 2013, 08:36 AM

Is a good boy listen to mamma

threemonkeys · 13 December 2013, 08:49 AM

I don't know anything about this gent. Based on just the article, however, it seems that someone is making an unfair assumption. I could take a guess as to why they make this assumption, but it's not a topic to be discussed on TRF.

AK797 · 13 December 2013, 08:53 AM

Calling it the rappers watch has got to hurt on this forum.

beshannon · 13 December 2013, 10:12 AM

Good for him

iazrollie · 13 December 2013, 10:22 AM

What a piker!! Can't believe he didn't step-up to a platinum DD or Daytona. I've lost all respect for him. ROFL

Racerdj · 13 December 2013, 10:52 AM

I hope he enjoys wearing it!

DCgator · 13 December 2013, 11:01 AM

Good manners, respectful, good call.

Ector495 · 13 December 2013, 11:39 AM

He doesn't seem like the typical athlete. He appears to be an overall nice person. Regardless if he asked his mom or not, it's nice to reward yourself for milestone or a great success.

13 December 2013, 02:56 AM	#1
Vernal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mid-Atlantic Watch: 116610LV Posts: 192	NFL Player Gets Mom's OK to Buy a Rolex http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/12/vict...mission-rolex/ As a Skins fan, I hope it messes up his catching ability, but otherwise, that is a fine-looking watch!

13 December 2013, 03:50 AM	#8
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,510	Not a bad move in his position and circles he runs with in his profession. At least its a tangible asset and not blowing money on a trip to Vegas. __________________

13 December 2013, 05:05 AM	#10
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	What a mamma's boy! __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

13 December 2013, 05:12 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Played victor 4 years in a row in high school football and track. He also attended our summer football camp, he's a real good guy. __________________

13 December 2013, 05:41 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	I think he should've gone for the Sky Dweller since he soars to catch those high passes and is often away from home in a different time zone. On his financial side - Cruz signed a five year, $45+ million contract over the Summer... Hopefully he will stay healthy, play well and have a great future - maybe a potential Rolex Ambassador in the making... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 December 2013, 03:17 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I think it was a smart move on his part. You often see athletes blow huge pay checks and end up filing for bankruptcy. Many of these kids come from poor socioeconomic status, and then are given an insane amount of money as their first salary, and 6-7 figure bonuses. It's great to see a young man who did it right.

13 December 2013, 03:28 AM	#4
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	he'll be broke in 5 years...TOPS!!

13 December 2013, 04:47 AM	#9
Reu Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,152	On one side I sort of get it where he's asking his mums thoughts on his purchase, although I bet that wasn't the conversation and more of 'I'm buying it' rather than asking and then getting that inevitable reaction most mums would give. On the other side I just think, clown. He's a high-paid sports star yet he talks about this conversation he claims to have had with his mum. Also he just demonstrates that's he's a follower and is buying something partly it would seem because some other famous people have had one. Then again someone else has rightly pointed out about sports stars not being used to having access to that sort of money. It could be far worse.

13 December 2013, 05:20 AM	#12
BCNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Brendan Location: NJ Watch: Pepsi/LVC/DJII Posts: 446	+1 Ralphie

13 December 2013, 05:33 AM	#13
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	He seems like a level-headed, intelligent guy. I hope he's socking money into savings, too.

13 December 2013, 05:44 AM	#15
DULLYJAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Watch: Sub. Want more. Posts: 181	Seems to be some jealousy on this thread. I'm sure many members on here got Subs because James Bond wore it. Many many people try to imitate people they admire. This young man seems to have a head on his shoulders. Don't think too many rich and young man would even consider talking to their mom on something like that.

13 December 2013, 05:48 AM	#16
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	Not a fan of Victor at all, especially with all of his controversial off field tweets, comments, etc...

13 December 2013, 05:56 AM	#17
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	"rapper's watch". lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

13 December 2013, 06:47 AM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Here is the thing. That gentleman is Hispanic raised by a Hispanic mother. It would be normal for a very young man like that to involve his parents in a decision like that. It's kind of nice I think. I read where his mother watches his baby in the house he grew up in while he and his lady are working/out of town.

13 December 2013, 07:45 AM	#20
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Cruz has not harmed a soul and is one of the good guys. In fact this story is a down to earth story and he is getting mauled on the forum. Rough crowd here, very like able, but rough! __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

13 December 2013, 08:03 AM	#22
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Ugh a Day date being referred to as a rapper watch

13 December 2013, 08:36 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Is a good boy listen to mamma

13 December 2013, 08:49 AM	#24
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I don't know anything about this gent. Based on just the article, however, it seems that someone is making an unfair assumption. I could take a guess as to why they make this assumption, but it's not a topic to be discussed on TRF.

13 December 2013, 08:53 AM	#25
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Calling it the rappers watch has got to hurt on this forum.

13 December 2013, 10:12 AM	#26
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Good for him __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

13 December 2013, 10:22 AM	#27
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	What a piker!! Can't believe he didn't step-up to a platinum DD or Daytona. I've lost all respect for him. ROFL __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

13 December 2013, 10:52 AM	#28
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I hope he enjoys wearing it! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 December 2013, 11:01 AM	#29
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Good manners, respectful, good call.

13 December 2013, 11:39 AM	#30
Ector495 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: 16622 Posts: 1,097	He doesn't seem like the typical athlete. He appears to be an overall nice person. Regardless if he asked his mom or not, it's nice to reward yourself for milestone or a great success.

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