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rolexnovice · 31 August 2009, 12:48 PM

This was on a Details link on GQ's website. It is on a glog by Glenn, the 'Style Guy'. It is between a guy and a Glenn.

What would be considered a gentleman's Rolex?

What is considered a playa's Rolex?

What is considered a hybrid (gentleman/playa) Rolex?

Q: At Christmas I received a stylish watch as a gift. Right after I tried it on, my sister informed me that it was a casual watch: not to be worn with suits, etc. What exactly differentiates a suit watch from a casual watch?

A: This is perhaps one of the most ignored distinctions out there: the dress watch versus the sports watch. A dress watch is supposed to be small and discreet, whereas a sports watch is supposed to be visible at 300 meters and glow in the dark. But today most people choose their watches not on discretion or appropriate utility but just the opposite. Why wear a little gold thing easily hidden by one’s shirt cuff when you can wear a diamond-studded watch bigger than an Oreo cookie, calling everyone’s attention to your apparently limitless disposable income? So the question is, fundamentally, are you a gentleman or a playa or some attempted hybrid of the two? I think the sports-watch trend started with extended wear of the Rolex Submariner. Men aiming for a dashing image wore their diver’s watches to the office, sending out the message “I may lease industrial washing machines Monday through Friday, but on weekends I stalk the tiger shark on the Great Barrier Reef.” In their dreams, of course—but isn’t that what most sartorial imagery is about?

greekbum · 31 August 2009, 12:53 PM

My 2 cents. Dont listen to GQ or others wear what you like and set your own trends.

JPersat · 31 August 2009, 12:55 PM

Alrighty then.

Bimmernate · 31 August 2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Alrighty then.

ha thought the same

kyle L · 31 August 2009, 02:08 PM

This is a playa's rolex.

rolexnovice · 31 August 2009, 02:19 PM

Lol

rolexnovice · 31 August 2009, 02:19 PM

Good one!

lp6 · 31 August 2009, 10:31 PM

Don't be a playa hater! With a GMT like that you can show you are a playa in all time zones.

DARK_KNIGHT · 31 August 2009, 11:08 PM

The above is an abortion. YUCK!!!!

dpj17 · 31 August 2009, 11:39 PM

I saw in GQ recently what their style guy, Glenn O'brien, looked and dressed like. From that point on I have decided not to take anything that man says seriously, however I love the magazine and that section as well. Make your own decisions, life ends up more interesting that way.

landroverking · 31 August 2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

This is a playa's rolex.

Would that be a NFL or NBA Player?

KKB · 1 September 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dpj17

I saw in GQ recently what their style guy, Glenn O'brien, looked and dressed like. From that point on I have decided not to take anything that man says seriously, however I love the magazine and that section as well. Make your own decisions, life ends up more interesting that way.

This is the guy . . .

valentine · 1 September 2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by KKB

This is the guy . . .

wooooow.

sexner · 1 September 2009, 12:44 AM

What exactly differentiates a suit watch from a casual watch?

A: The mentality of the person.

I can wear my GMT just as comfortably on the beach in a shorty wet suit as I can dining with Prince Philip. And have.

To me a Rolex is not a fashion accessory. It is the best mechanical watch in the world, something used to tell time and not used to impress anyone but me.

Perhaps folks need to get over worrying about what other people think of them and just be themselves.

Hammer · 1 September 2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexner

What exactly differentiates a suit watch from a casual watch?

A: The mentality of the person.

I can wear my GMT just as comfortably on the beach in a shorty wet suit as I can dining with Prince Philip. And have.

To me a Rolex is not a fashion accessory. It is the best mechanical watch in the world, something used to tell time and not used to impress anyone but me.

Perhaps folks need to get over worrying about what other people think of them and just be themselves.

Well said, Sir.

Dan Pierce · 1 September 2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by greekbum

My 2 cents. Dont listen to GQ or others wear what you like and set your own trends.

Spot on.

dP

kyle L · 1 September 2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Would that be a NFL or NBA Player?

Just a Playa.

kyle L · 1 September 2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKB

This is the guy . . .

Wow.

cody p · 1 September 2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

my 2 cents. Dont listen to gq or others wear what you like and set your own trends.

x 1,000,000!

dpj17 · 1 September 2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KKB

This is the guy . . .

Nuff Said!

ducatidoc · 1 September 2009, 01:42 AM

I...uh....wouldn't mind looking like a playa ever' now 'n' again. Can I have this please ? Would look really good on my wrist while I'm driving my tractor. Or whatever !

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Originally Posted by kyle L

deserted · 1 September 2009, 01:53 AM

There are alot of opinions, i personally wear sport watches with suits and with a pair of blue jeans, i just don't like oversized milimeter watches, my tt black sub and ss daytona are 40mm watches and that's the perfect size to me not to big not to small just perfect.

I just don't get with the clown watch look, being to oversized looks just to unclassy in my opinion and the workings of an oversized watch appear to be too busy for my liking.

redshirt1957 · 1 September 2009, 01:57 AM

At my age, just remembering to wear pants when going out of the house is a fashion statement.

sexner · 1 September 2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

At my age, just remembering to wear pants when going out of the house is a fashion statement.

Christiaan · 1 September 2009, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

This is a playa's rolex.

I would GLADLY wear that GMT ICE everyday!

Gagebuilder · 1 September 2009, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

At my age, just remembering to wear pants when going out of the house is a fashion statement.

Do the ladies call you tripod?

redshirt1957 · 1 September 2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gagebuilder

Do the ladies call you tripod?

More like old turkey neck.

cbehnke1672 · 1 September 2009, 03:57 AM

agree with a lot of posts that really don't care about what the GQ style guy says. even if Rolex went "out of style" i'd still wear them because they are incredible watches. period. 'nuf said.

31 August 2009, 12:48 PM	#1
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	From GQ :Style Guy This was on a Details link on GQ's website. It is on a glog by Glenn, the 'Style Guy'. It is between a guy and a Glenn. What would be considered a gentleman's Rolex? What is considered a playa's Rolex? What is considered a hybrid (gentleman/playa) Rolex? Q: At Christmas I received a stylish watch as a gift. Right after I tried it on, my sister informed me that it was a casual watch: not to be worn with suits, etc. What exactly differentiates a suit watch from a casual watch? A: This is perhaps one of the most ignored distinctions out there: the dress watch versus the sports watch. A dress watch is supposed to be small and discreet, whereas a sports watch is supposed to be visible at 300 meters and glow in the dark. But today most people choose their watches not on discretion or appropriate utility but just the opposite. Why wear a little gold thing easily hidden by one’s shirt cuff when you can wear a diamond-studded watch bigger than an Oreo cookie, calling everyone’s attention to your apparently limitless disposable income? So the question is, fundamentally, are you a gentleman or a playa or some attempted hybrid of the two? I think the sports-watch trend started with extended wear of the Rolex Submariner. Men aiming for a dashing image wore their diver’s watches to the office, sending out the message “I may lease industrial washing machines Monday through Friday, but on weekends I stalk the tiger shark on the Great Barrier Reef.” In their dreams, of course—but isn’t that what most sartorial imagery is about?

31 August 2009, 12:53 PM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	My 2 cents. Dont listen to GQ or others wear what you like and set your own trends. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

31 August 2009, 11:39 PM	#10
dpj17 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the Middle Posts: 904	I saw in GQ recently what their style guy, Glenn O'brien, looked and dressed like. From that point on I have decided not to take anything that man says seriously, however I love the magazine and that section as well. Make your own decisions, life ends up more interesting that way. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

1 September 2009, 12:44 AM	#14
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	What exactly differentiates a suit watch from a casual watch? A: The mentality of the person. I can wear my GMT just as comfortably on the beach in a shorty wet suit as I can dining with Prince Philip. And have. To me a Rolex is not a fashion accessory. It is the best mechanical watch in the world, something used to tell time and not used to impress anyone but me. Perhaps folks need to get over worrying about what other people think of them and just be themselves. __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

1 September 2009, 03:57 AM	#28
cbehnke1672 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 34	who cares is right agree with a lot of posts that really don't care about what the GQ style guy says. even if Rolex went "out of style" i'd still wear them because they are incredible watches. period. 'nuf said.

31 August 2009, 12:55 PM	#3
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Alrighty then.

31 August 2009, 02:08 PM	#5
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	This is a playa's rolex.

31 August 2009, 02:19 PM	#6
rolexnovice Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 366	Lol

31 August 2009, 10:31 PM	#8
lp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: dallas Posts: 31	Don't be a playa hater! With a GMT like that you can show you are a playa in all time zones.

31 August 2009, 11:08 PM	#9
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	The above is an abortion. YUCK!!!!

1 September 2009, 01:53 AM	#22
deserted Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: fort wayne IN Watch: Patek 1909003 Posts: 2,176	There are alot of opinions, i personally wear sport watches with suits and with a pair of blue jeans, i just don't like oversized milimeter watches, my tt black sub and ss daytona are 40mm watches and that's the perfect size to me not to big not to small just perfect. I just don't get with the clown watch look, being to oversized looks just to unclassy in my opinion and the workings of an oversized watch appear to be too busy for my liking.

1 September 2009, 01:57 AM	#23
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	At my age, just remembering to wear pants when going out of the house is a fashion statement.

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