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superdog · 14 May 2014, 08:00 PM

I don't particularly like or agree with anything he says here.

I actually find it relatively annoying. But worth sharing:

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-w...ller-4000.html

RolexJNJ · 14 May 2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I don't particularly like or agree with anything he says here.

I actually find it relatively annoying. But worth sharing:

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-w...ller-4000.html

Wow, thanks for sharing! But I'm not sure if this was a watch review or a literary essay...

AK797 · 14 May 2014, 08:22 PM

Sesquipedalian rambling.

The Libertine · 14 May 2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sesquipedalian rambling.

Tiresome is what his musings have become.

Mystro · 14 May 2014, 11:10 PM

Agree. His pompus ramblings are idiotic. Why is this nobody ever brought up????

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

Tiresome is what his musings have become.

JoshTheCanadian · 14 May 2014, 11:15 PM

The snob's articles are meant to be humorous, and tongue in cheek, but this one fell incredibly flat and was quite difficult to read.

With that said, I guess I see what he is saying? The new SD4000 is more "classic Rolex" than most of the new stuff coming out of the manufacture. But it is still a $10,000 tool watch. I guess he is trying to point out the slight... inconsistency. Still, that was a hell of an annoying read.

elcompa · 14 May 2014, 11:56 PM

So, from reading a column aptly named “Watch Snob”, how could anyone expect anything less than snarky, condescending advice? It is entertainment couched in sarcasm and snootiness with a touch of over the top timepiece arrogance designed to be funny for it's readership.

It seems few here get the the actual gist of it.

Annoying, opinionated and a bit informing all at once whilst touching a nerve. By the tone of chat on this forum, I'd say he hit the mark.

Agree or not, well done Watch Snob!

superdog · 15 May 2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Agree. His pompus ramblings are idiotic. Why is this nobody ever brought up????

You believe it's not relevant to share here?

MortgageGuy · 15 May 2014, 01:07 AM

ugh... watch snob

GradyPhilpott · 15 May 2014, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sesquipedalian rambling.

Sesquipedalia is the Watch Snob's hallmark. Otherwise, he would not be the proper snob he purports to be.

However, the piece is hardly rambling. The snob's circumstantiality is necessary to tie in all the evidence for his thesis that Rolex seems to be more market driven than it has been in the past.

I don't always agree with the Watch Snob and, quite frankly, he has been known to piss me off, but in this case at least, the snob has accurately assessed the feelings of many Rolex aficionados and offered sage advice on how to accept Rolex for what it is, rather than what we'd like it to be.

More succinctly, "If you like it,...buy it. If not, [don't]...."

AK797 · 15 May 2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't always agree with the Watch Snob and, quite frankly, he has been known to piss me off, but in this case at least, the snob has accurately assessed the feelings of many Rolex aficionados and offered sage advice on how to accept Rolex for what it is, rather than what we'd like it to be.

More succinctly, "If you like it,...buy it. If not, [don't]...."

I agree and that is the problem. The definition of bad writing is making a point that many people actually agree with that is so badly and irritatingly presented that it turns even the supporters off. His comments are not controversial or thought provoking, they are contrived and affected, the equivalent of soap opera acting not silver screen.

Chewbacca · 16 May 2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sesquipedalian rambling.

andyol1966 · 14 May 2014, 08:34 PM

Agree with all of you. Shame this was not a proper watch review, rather than an attempt at trying to massage his ego with his writing...the 'snob' just about says it all

cop414 · 14 May 2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by andyol1966

Agree with all of you. Shame this was not a proper watch review, rather than an attempt at trying to massage his ego with his writing...the 'snob' just about says it all

Yep...

Baselman · 14 May 2014, 08:49 PM

I think he's got a bad case of verbal diarrhea

watchwatcher · 14 May 2014, 09:09 PM

I think (and I stress the word think because I don't really know) that he says in the end buy it if you like it and don't if you don't. Hmmm...what a concept.

mfnj · 14 May 2014, 09:20 PM

Hmmm...it gave me a good laugh! Excessive and over the top with subjectivity, sure! Infused with self importance, perhaps! But still, it is just one man's opinion at the end of the day and he is surely entitled to that as we all are.

The Rolex brand always evokes strong opinions, both good and bad. Is say bring them on! Time for me to go strap on my hideous BLNR with its awful square lugs and thin bracelet.

StaceeJaxx · 14 May 2014, 09:50 PM

Good God what an annoying article.

Jason71 · 14 May 2014, 10:07 PM

I tried to read that rubbish and can't even get through it.

Knappo 1307 · 15 May 2014, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

I tried to read that rubbish and can't even get through it.

x2.. I feel asleep, and when I woke up, found my dog eating my bagel.....

Old Expat Beast · 14 May 2014, 10:09 PM

Columnists who have to pose their own questions are seldom worth reading. This guy seems to be a classic case in point.

Rashid.bk · 14 May 2014, 10:10 PM

I just can't listen to that guy, his voice and demeanour are annoying, I'd rather you just give me the gist....

brettpaul · 14 May 2014, 10:17 PM

Blah, blah, blah....zzzzzzz

Widows Son · 14 May 2014, 10:46 PM

If you read WS on a regular basis, you'll discover that there is more than one writer. I enjoy the more sarcastic one personally. The latest review was pretty tame compared to some I've read.

jjnd08 · 14 May 2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

If you read WS on a regular basis, you'll discover that there is more than one writer. I enjoy the more sarcastic one personally. The latest review was pretty tame compared to some I've read.

Agreed. I remember an article where a reader inquired about purchasing a Baume et Merceir, and the Snob made a quip to the effect of: "I guess you haven't saved enough up to buy a proper watch."

Watch Snob articles are hit or miss. I felt this one was a miss.

psv · 14 May 2014, 11:05 PM

Hate that pretenious dude.

locutus49 · 14 May 2014, 11:33 PM

Betteridge's Law. Moreover, Locutus' Law states: most people's articles say more about themselves than the topic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteri...w_of_headlines

HogwldFLTR · 14 May 2014, 11:42 PM

crap

Beef · 14 May 2014, 11:52 PM

I have no idea of what his purpose or take home point was. Maybe his editor told him to write something and he probably screwed around until deadline and vomited that waste onto the page.

polarinda · 14 May 2014, 11:53 PM

I read through. So what did he say basically?

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14 May 2014, 11:42 PM	#28
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14 May 2014, 11:52 PM	#29
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I have no idea of what his purpose or take home point was. Maybe his editor told him to write something and he probably screwed around until deadline and vomited that waste onto the page. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

14 May 2014, 08:22 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sesquipedalian rambling.

14 May 2014, 11:15 PM	#6
JoshTheCanadian Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 18	The snob's articles are meant to be humorous, and tongue in cheek, but this one fell incredibly flat and was quite difficult to read. With that said, I guess I see what he is saying? The new SD4000 is more "classic Rolex" than most of the new stuff coming out of the manufacture. But it is still a $10,000 tool watch. I guess he is trying to point out the slight... inconsistency. Still, that was a hell of an annoying read.

14 May 2014, 11:56 PM	#7
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	So, from reading a column aptly named “Watch Snob”, how could anyone expect anything less than snarky, condescending advice? It is entertainment couched in sarcasm and snootiness with a touch of over the top timepiece arrogance designed to be funny for it's readership. It seems few here get the the actual gist of it. Annoying, opinionated and a bit informing all at once whilst touching a nerve. By the tone of chat on this forum, I'd say he hit the mark. Agree or not, well done Watch Snob!

14 May 2014, 08:34 PM	#13
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Agree with all of you. Shame this was not a proper watch review, rather than an attempt at trying to massage his ego with his writing...the 'snob' just about says it all

14 May 2014, 08:49 PM	#15
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	I think he's got a bad case of verbal diarrhea

14 May 2014, 09:09 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I think (and I stress the word think because I don't really know) that he says in the end buy it if you like it and don't if you don't. Hmmm...what a concept.

14 May 2014, 09:20 PM	#17
mfnj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 630	Hmmm...it gave me a good laugh! Excessive and over the top with subjectivity, sure! Infused with self importance, perhaps! But still, it is just one man's opinion at the end of the day and he is surely entitled to that as we all are. The Rolex brand always evokes strong opinions, both good and bad. Is say bring them on! Time for me to go strap on my hideous BLNR with its awful square lugs and thin bracelet.

14 May 2014, 09:50 PM	#18
StaceeJaxx Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Just Fly Casual Posts: 698	Good God what an annoying article.

14 May 2014, 10:09 PM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Columnists who have to pose their own questions are seldom worth reading. This guy seems to be a classic case in point.

14 May 2014, 10:10 PM	#22
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	I just can't listen to that guy, his voice and demeanour are annoying, I'd rather you just give me the gist....

14 May 2014, 10:17 PM	#23
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Blah, blah, blah....zzzzzzz

14 May 2014, 10:46 PM	#24
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	If you read WS on a regular basis, you'll discover that there is more than one writer. I enjoy the more sarcastic one personally. The latest review was pretty tame compared to some I've read.

14 May 2014, 11:05 PM	#26
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Hate that pretenious dude.

14 May 2014, 11:33 PM	#27
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Betteridge's Law. Moreover, Locutus' Law states: most people's articles say more about themselves than the topic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betteri...w_of_headlines

14 May 2014, 11:53 PM	#30
polarinda "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Trav Location: singapore Watch: it Posts: 2,316	I read through. So what did he say basically?

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