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GrandDaddy · 13 September 2007, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy
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Originally Posted by rolio
I just got my GMT Master II, and it stood out like a sore thumb. In fact, one of my students, a card-calling member of a notorious gang said, "Teach, you got a Rolls." I told him to sit down, and that he was mistaken. Fortunately, I had my Hamilton SS khaki in my computer case and made the switch. When another student came up to ask a question (verify the earlier observation), he said to the former student in question, "he ain't got no Rolls, fool." How many of you wear your "Rolls" and use it as it was intended to be used: worn daily? Some places just aren't safe to wear.

Cheers

I was wondering about the same thing. Maybe Mr. Rolio can clarify.

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Originally Posted by rolio

Tags serve many purposes. Content, though, must always be as real as the watch we wear.

You still did not answer our original question: Do kids talk like that (gangsta talk) in Spain? Thanks.

Daniel Swartz · 13 September 2007, 07:59 AM

I wear a Movado as my daily watch and it's gotten really scratched over the years. I would reserve a Rolex only for special occassions unless you have a pretty healthy income. If so, go for it!

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 September 2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Every day, every place...

WOW, Larry!

I wish I had a wife like that!

Tools · 13 September 2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

WOW, Larry!

I wish I had a wife like that!

Spacey....

As I've said before....if only I had a Tosser list....

Teofilo · 13 September 2007, 08:10 AM

Wear the Sub at work rest and play....
If the sh~t hits the fan, we both get covered !

rolio · 13 September 2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy
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Originally Posted by rolio
I just got my GMT Master II, and it stood out like a sore thumb. In fact, one of my students, a card-calling member of a notorious gang said, "Teach, you got a Rolls." I told him to sit down, and that he was mistaken. Fortunately, I had my Hamilton SS khaki in my computer case and made the switch. When another student came up to ask a question (verify the earlier observation), he said to the former student in question, "he ain't got no Rolls, fool." How many of you wear your "Rolls" and use it as it was intended to be used: worn daily? Some places just aren't safe to wear.

Cheers

I was wondering about the same thing. Maybe Mr. Rolio can clarify.

You still did not answer our original question: Do kids talk like that (gangsta talk) in Spain? Thanks.

To answer your question, Yes. In every culture, even the Spanish culture, there is what we call the lower register, a language that has its idioms and vernacular forms. Y tambien hay bandias en ciertos lugares. Es lo mismo aqui y alla.

Suerte,

Rolio

mcubed · 13 September 2007, 12:50 PM

Every day. I wear it to the Gym, i wear it in the house, I wear it working on my car. Sometimes If I am doing something that really might damage it (like working in tight places or with chemicals or fire) I will take it off and keep it near by, where can still check the time.

I am pretty sure that risk of theft is the ONLY thing that would keep me from wearing it, but honestly, no one really notices it, and if I am worried, I just slip it low on my wrist and put my hand in my pocket. Plus it is insured...

Sometimes I have thought that a Tudor Sub would be perfect for those situations.....

BiG JeEzY · 13 September 2007, 05:57 PM

My Rolexes are generally my Friday, parties, and weekend watches only. Usually I alternate between my GMT and Explorer II each weekend. Wear one this weekend, wear the other next weekend.

I generally don't prefer wearing my Rolexes during the week because of work (which involves a lot of carrying stuff) and classes. During the week, I wear my Longines with the leather strap or my Wenger instead.

greenfan · 13 September 2007, 09:31 PM

Mine "suits" perfectly in my work ! I'm a journalist in a big private TV channel, so you can see a number of Rolex's there....
So, it's my everyday watch

desteoh · 13 September 2007, 10:55 PM

i wear my DJ.. all the time and i love.. it....

Hammer · 13 September 2007, 11:05 PM

As somebody said earlier, they wear their Rolex, then that way they know where it is!

I've been doing quite a physical task at work for the last three months, and have switched my Explorer II to a leather strap, incase it gets a few dings, but have kept on wearing it, as I also like to know the whereabouts of my Rolex! Travelled on the Tube everday, in a t-shirt, doesn't even get a second glance, which suits me fine.Also been on a few vacations, and it's slipped under the radar.

I can understand your concerns though.You should be able to wear what you like in this day and age, and nice things should be there to be admired.If I see somebody wearing a nice watch, driving a nice sports car, I think good on ya.Unfortunately, not everybody shares that view.

S2000 Driver · 13 September 2007, 11:09 PM

I only wear it to gang meetings.

13 September 2007, 05:57 PM	#38
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	My Rolexes are generally my Friday, parties, and weekend watches only. Usually I alternate between my GMT and Explorer II each weekend. Wear one this weekend, wear the other next weekend. I generally don't prefer wearing my Rolexes during the week because of work (which involves a lot of carrying stuff) and classes. During the week, I wear my Longines with the leather strap or my Wenger instead. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial Last edited by BiG JeEzY; 13 September 2007 at 06:59 PM..

13 September 2007, 09:31 PM	#39
greenfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: George Location: Athens Greece Watch: GMT II 16710 Coke Posts: 1,046	Mine "suits" perfectly in my work ! I'm a journalist in a big private TV channel, so you can see a number of Rolex's there.... So, it's my everyday watch __________________ $C:\Documents and Settings\George.HOME\My Documents\My Pictures\Rolex$

13 September 2007, 11:09 PM	#42
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	I only wear it to gang meetings. __________________

13 September 2007, 07:59 AM	#32
Daniel Swartz Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Virginia (USA) Posts: 25	I wear a Movado as my daily watch and it's gotten really scratched over the years. I would reserve a Rolex only for special occassions unless you have a pretty healthy income. If so, go for it!

13 September 2007, 08:10 AM	#35
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Wear the Sub at work rest and play.... If the sh~t hits the fan, we both get covered !

13 September 2007, 12:50 PM	#37
mcubed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: US Posts: 468	Every day. I wear it to the Gym, i wear it in the house, I wear it working on my car. Sometimes If I am doing something that really might damage it (like working in tight places or with chemicals or fire) I will take it off and keep it near by, where can still check the time. I am pretty sure that risk of theft is the ONLY thing that would keep me from wearing it, but honestly, no one really notices it, and if I am worried, I just slip it low on my wrist and put my hand in my pocket. Plus it is insured... Sometimes I have thought that a Tudor Sub would be perfect for those situations.....

13 September 2007, 10:55 PM	#40
desteoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: desmond Location: new york Watch: rolex Posts: 62	i wear my DJ.. all the time and i love.. it....

13 September 2007, 11:05 PM	#41
Hammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Simon Location: Essex Posts: 530	As somebody said earlier, they wear their Rolex, then that way they know where it is! I've been doing quite a physical task at work for the last three months, and have switched my Explorer II to a leather strap, incase it gets a few dings, but have kept on wearing it, as I also like to know the whereabouts of my Rolex! Travelled on the Tube everday, in a t-shirt, doesn't even get a second glance, which suits me fine.Also been on a few vacations, and it's slipped under the radar. I can understand your concerns though.You should be able to wear what you like in this day and age, and nice things should be there to be admired.If I see somebody wearing a nice watch, driving a nice sports car, I think good on ya.Unfortunately, not everybody shares that view.

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