ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
20 April 2008, 09:07 AM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
|
The Popes and Rolex's???
Since the Pope is in the U.S. I was wondering how many and which one(s), if any, of the them have worn Rolex's? If possible, confirm with a photo.
__________________
My Trusty TT DJ |
20 April 2008, 09:45 AM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mililani, Oahu
Posts: 1,307
|
I've not yet seen clear pics of Benedicy xvi's watch yet. Great successor to JP II, to Peter!
|
20 April 2008, 09:48 AM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Neil
Location: West Midlands UK
Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub
Posts: 7,063
|
As the Pope's security is undertaken by the Swiss Guard, I wonder if any Swiss timepieces have made it into the Vatican?
__________________
Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014 |
20 April 2008, 09:50 AM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Vincent
Location: Vegas, baby!
Watch: one from ShopNBC!
Posts: 436
|
I was just watching the Pope in NY, and I saw his watch...definitely not a rolex...it was gold on a leather strap. Perhaps a Patek?
__________________
SeaDweller "Z" Yachtmaster "Z" Oyster Perpetual "M" |
20 April 2008, 09:54 AM | #5 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: US
Posts: 1,999
|
I would count on it being a Patek, I have heard that this current Pope, Benedict has some expensive taste. Such as custom made Prada Loafers, as well as his Papal garments made from various other famous luxury designers.
|
20 April 2008, 11:07 AM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
|
Pope and Prada -- Debunked
The trademark red shoes of Pope Benedict XVI are reportedly handmade by a cobbler in northern Italy not Prada, as rumored. Pope Benedict revived the traditional papal red shoes, which had not been worn since early in the pontificate of Pope John Paul II. (Getty/AFP photo by Tim Sloan / April 17, 2008) News source: Chicago Tribune.
__________________
My Trusty TT DJ |
20 April 2008, 12:40 PM | #7 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Mac
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,367
|
Quote:
He needs a GMT Coke to go with those! |
|
20 April 2008, 12:58 PM | #8 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Mike
Location: Virginia, US
Watch: SD 16600
Posts: 4,319
|
Mother Teresa would be so proud...
__________________
The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC) |
20 April 2008, 02:24 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Perth/Singapore
Posts: 1,764
|
one of the church fathers in s'pore was sporting a YG DD. so i wouldnt be suprised if those in higher ranks had one too
|
20 April 2008, 02:33 PM | #10 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 127
|
how much do you suppose bishops and cardinals make? salary wise? or do they get a salary? they do get free housing right and other benefits? just curious..........
|
20 April 2008, 04:50 PM | #12 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Mark
Location: U.K.
Watch: Too Many
Posts: 2,097
|
Great to know materialism knows no bounds!
|
20 April 2008, 04:52 PM | #13 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Mark
Location: U.K.
Watch: Too Many
Posts: 2,097
|
Quote:
|
|
20 April 2008, 04:56 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Neil
Location: West Midlands UK
Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub
Posts: 7,063
|
|
20 April 2008, 08:24 PM | #15 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mililani, Oahu
Posts: 1,307
|
It's a tradition thing to symbolize the blood of martyrdom. Call me old fashioned but I suppose the red shoes are pretty tame compared to the questionable outfits I see certain people wearing today. Here's a quote:
"Theology Professor Lawrence Cunningham of Notre Dame, in a podcast for NPR.org, said the Pope's red shoes symbolize the blood of martyrdom. 'Traditionally, in the Catholic Church, the color red commemorates the blood of martyrdom ... Fire and red are identified with the Holy Spirit,'Cunnigham said." |
20 April 2008, 10:39 PM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Annapolis, MD
Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600
Posts: 5,081
|
|
20 April 2008, 10:42 PM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Neil
Location: West Midlands UK
Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub
Posts: 7,063
|
I wonder if he wears spats over the tops of his shoes?
__________________
Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014 |
20 April 2008, 11:13 PM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Bo
Location: Denmark
Watch: Rolex, of course!
Posts: 22,436
|
I thought only the Devil wears Prada?
__________________
With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw... |
21 April 2008, 12:12 AM | #19 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
|
Good one Bo. I'm getting ready for church now. I will use that line if someone brings up the Prada subject.
__________________
My Trusty TT DJ |
21 April 2008, 02:15 AM | #20 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 868
|
I thought those catholic priests are not supposed to wear luxury stuffs
|
21 April 2008, 02:18 AM | #21 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Gary
Location: GMT-6
Watch: GMT
Posts: 3,350
|
They are almost certainly gifts. Priests take a minimal allowance.
__________________
Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter |
21 April 2008, 06:49 AM | #22 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Brian
Location: Hamilton, MI USA
Watch: My beloved TT DJ
Posts: 3,831
|
Dalai Lama ???
O.K. no Pope/Rolex sightings. Here's a tidbit about the Dalai Lama. Since childhood, the Dalai Lama has been an incorrigible tinkerer. He still has a Rolex watch given to him by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt -- a credit to his do-it-yourself skills. As a youngster, he amazed and annoyed elders by repairing Tibet's three cars, the legacy of a previous incarnation, and then secretly taking one for a spin. That day, the boy king learned the hard way about the need for reliable brakes. He also once took apart and repaired an old film projector, all without any instructions. I Googled this.
__________________
My Trusty TT DJ |
21 April 2008, 07:00 AM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 9,631
|
Reminds me of the Ray Stevens song "Would Jesus wear a Rolex"
|
21 April 2008, 09:50 AM | #24 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mililani, Oahu
Posts: 1,307
|
Boy some comments have gotten off-topic.
Anyway, when John Paul II (the Great) died he had nothing. No expensive watch collection, no cabinet of red shoes... and buried in a wooden box. He ministered until the end. May Benedict XVI have a long pontificate, but when that great man passes into heaven, he won't have anything either. Kind of make one think about our individual situation in life. Our watches mean absolutely nothing in the end. We can hem and haw, complain and criticize as common in a overly cynical world. But, what have we done to be good people? |
21 April 2008, 10:31 AM | #25 |
Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: Vince
Location: USA
Posts: 170
|
I absolutely saw a picture of JP2 wearing a TT DJ.
He was wearing white and had his arm up. The Rolex was clearly visable. |
21 April 2008, 10:32 AM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Bill
Location: Jonesville N.Y.
Watch: Seiko Kinetic
Posts: 55
|
Fear, Well said!
|
21 April 2008, 11:14 AM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mililani, Oahu
Posts: 1,307
|
|
21 April 2008, 02:07 PM | #28 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: NJ
Posts: 371
|
|
21 April 2008, 06:00 PM | #29 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Neil
Location: West Midlands UK
Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub
Posts: 7,063
|
Quote:
Such a poignant statement you've penned, fear, and it kind of puts things into perspective, doesn't it - we come into the world with nothing and no matter what trappings we acquire throughout our lives, we leave with nothing. Any good deed that we can do for another should be done there and then, as we shall not pass this way again. Just something to ponder on.
__________________
Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014 |
|
22 April 2008, 01:04 AM | #30 |
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex
Posts: 18,421
|
All I know he wear the Prada red shoes.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.