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seanb · 28 July 2013, 01:46 AM

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

beshannon · 28 July 2013, 01:59 AM

Apparently I do not watch anything where Rolex advertises. Guess I am the wrong demographic for them and I do not have the problem you seem to have.

Watchdog · 28 July 2013, 02:00 AM

Funny you mention it because the same thought occurred to me last week. Didn't really bother me but I know what you mean.

ufboy73 · 28 July 2013, 02:01 AM

wow, these ads must really be bothering you for them to cause you to make your first post!

welcome!!!

i like their ads, generally

tinger · 28 July 2013, 02:15 AM

Without rolex ads/marketing, u guys will put rolex in the same league as any other 'sub-brand'

ceconomakis · 28 July 2013, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanb

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

Whatever your strong opinion, one cannot deny this is a fact. Leaders and stars have worn them for historic events.
No matter if it was provided free. Remember Rolex was provided free to Mercedes for the swim and to the Everest expedition.
Rolex makes history.

ec51 · 28 July 2013, 04:02 AM

They often play on ESPN during Rolex sponsored events, such as Wimbledon.

SUBversive · 28 July 2013, 04:16 AM

Haven't seen any. I don't watch much tv anyway so doesn't bother me. We all know rolex has a massive ad budget so they have to spend it somewhere right.

Tools · 28 July 2013, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanb

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

You can't be serious..

First post and you want to bash Rolex ads and the sports figures who promote them ??

And so sports figures who have been contracted to promote their products get free stuff

- That's true for any product !! Their name and talent is the whole reason they are sought out for product promotions - it's also likely the reason why they excel at their sport and turned pro... like the NASCAR Drivers who "drink" Mountain Dew...

Perhaps you should have typed your rant in green..

GolfGuy · 28 July 2013, 04:26 AM

They played a lot of these during the British Open... I rather enjoyed them

HL65 · 28 July 2013, 04:28 AM

Billywiz · 28 July 2013, 06:02 AM

i do think that their printed ads are very good and mostly always have been. Also I think their choice of 'ambassadors' through the years has been excellent - Federer for example , Tony Jacklin and Seve in the past...

rolex75216 · 28 July 2013, 06:08 AM

Huh?

77T · 28 July 2013, 06:26 AM

I have a totally different slant...I like that Rolex buys so many ads during the races and other sports events I watch.

Ads are going to be shown during the events anyway.

Saves me from seeing 10 stupid ads for Adult Diapers, Saw Palmetto, Fat Pills, Pay Day Loans, etc...

At least I get to see nice watches

bridgs · 28 July 2013, 07:12 AM

I actually respect those athletes much. I also have great respect for the watch! I am not a TV head and do not care for TV commercials in general. I like to catch a glimpse of the Rolex though, especially during Golf programs.

motoikkyu · 28 July 2013, 07:17 AM

The ads don't really summarize the whole new Rolex experience: from the moment you first begin to negotiate a purchase with the sarcastic half-wit at the AD, to the moment your ex claims it at full list price during the divorce proceedings and you have to buy it back a second time, up until the moment the coroner slips it off your corpse to give it to your ungrateful brother-in-law, I think my television ad might be a shade different. Perhaps that's a good thing.

tkerrmd · 28 July 2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by seanb

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

It's called advertising

Welcome to the forum

Try to do better with your second post first was pathetic

joe100 · 28 July 2013, 07:59 AM

Oh boy, starting out well I see

Racerdj · 28 July 2013, 08:18 AM

I am yet to see an one!

novan3 · 28 July 2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Try to do better with your second post first was pathetic

Straight shooter.

hockeythug · 28 July 2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

I am yet to see an one!

Mainly they are on during golf tournaments(especially majors). Tennis as well.

ronbo710 · 28 July 2013, 10:01 AM

Lol ... +1

GradyPhilpott · 28 July 2013, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seanb

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

What seems to be the problem?

Would you like a tissue?

landroverking · 28 July 2013, 10:34 AM

Wow. No one can help it that Rolex has been part of golf tennis and racing for the last 60 years or so.

First post could have been new Vs vintage.
Why don't we see Rolex movements in Tudor?
Or which is better white or black dial Daytona.
You there are important issues out there. Lol.

TimeOnMyHands · 28 July 2013, 11:01 AM

Well Bubba Watson wears a $525,000 Richard Mille. I am not certain if he paid for it or not but I do not believe he did. But I bet that Phil paid for his Cellini! (could be wrong again..)

Do I think less of Bubba or that watch brand or golf? Of course not. It adds to the cool factor of that sport. In what other sport do you see the 'athletes' sporting their timepieces while in play?

powerfunk · 28 July 2013, 11:05 AM

Funny you mention Rolex and "no major sporting events" right after Phil Mickelson wins his 5th major.

submariner66 · 28 July 2013, 11:27 AM

I like seeing the ads and I am not even a sports fan. I guess I like Rolex too much.

samsmart · 28 July 2013, 12:28 PM

Don't see many rolex tv comercials in my market, although I do see rolex billboards along the texas highways! I enjoy seeing them.

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Eric5964 · 28 July 2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeOnMyHands

Well Bubba Watson wears a $525,000 Richard Mille. I am not certain if he paid for it or not but I do not believe he did. But I bet that Phil paid for his Cellini! (could be wrong again..)

Do I think less of Bubba or that watch brand or golf? Of course not. It adds to the cool factor of that sport. In what other sport do you see the 'athletes' sporting their timepieces while in play?

As an official Rolex ambassador, I can betcha money Phil did not buy his Rolex! It's all part of the deal!

EricE

GlideLockHeadLock · 28 July 2013, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by seanb

I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!!
Anyone with me on this?

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28 July 2013, 01:46 AM	#1
seanb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: nz Posts: 1	rolex tv ads I am totally sick of the ads suggesting that the watch has seen/witnessed events in major sporting competitions. I also suggest that none of the sports people had to buy a watch!!!! Anyone with me on this?

28 July 2013, 01:59 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Apparently I do not watch anything where Rolex advertises. Guess I am the wrong demographic for them and I do not have the problem you seem to have. __________________ 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

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28 July 2013, 06:26 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	I have a totally different slant...I like that Rolex buys so many ads during the races and other sports events I watch. Ads are going to be shown during the events anyway. Saves me from seeing 10 stupid ads for Adult Diapers, Saw Palmetto, Fat Pills, Pay Day Loans, etc... At least I get to see nice watches __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 July 2013, 02:00 AM	#3
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Funny you mention it because the same thought occurred to me last week. Didn't really bother me but I know what you mean.

28 July 2013, 02:01 AM	#4
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	wow, these ads must really be bothering you for them to cause you to make your first post! welcome!!! i like their ads, generally

28 July 2013, 02:15 AM	#5
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	Without rolex ads/marketing, u guys will put rolex in the same league as any other 'sub-brand'

28 July 2013, 04:02 AM	#7
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	They often play on ESPN during Rolex sponsored events, such as Wimbledon.

28 July 2013, 04:16 AM	#8
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Haven't seen any. I don't watch much tv anyway so doesn't bother me. We all know rolex has a massive ad budget so they have to spend it somewhere right.

28 July 2013, 04:26 AM	#10
GolfGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 230	They played a lot of these during the British Open... I rather enjoyed them

28 July 2013, 06:02 AM	#12
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	i do think that their printed ads are very good and mostly always have been. Also I think their choice of 'ambassadors' through the years has been excellent - Federer for example , Tony Jacklin and Seve in the past...

28 July 2013, 07:12 AM	#15
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	I actually respect those athletes much. I also have great respect for the watch! I am not a TV head and do not care for TV commercials in general. I like to catch a glimpse of the Rolex though, especially during Golf programs.

28 July 2013, 07:17 AM	#16
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	The ads don't really summarize the whole new Rolex experience: from the moment you first begin to negotiate a purchase with the sarcastic half-wit at the AD, to the moment your ex claims it at full list price during the divorce proceedings and you have to buy it back a second time, up until the moment the coroner slips it off your corpse to give it to your ungrateful brother-in-law, I think my television ad might be a shade different. Perhaps that's a good thing.

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Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I am yet to see an one! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

28 July 2013, 10:01 AM	#22
ronbo710 Banned Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Ron Location: US Watch: 118206/SD Posts: 431	Lol ... +1

28 July 2013, 10:34 AM	#24
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Wow. No one can help it that Rolex has been part of golf tennis and racing for the last 60 years or so. First post could have been new Vs vintage. Why don't we see Rolex movements in Tudor? Or which is better white or black dial Daytona. You there are important issues out there. Lol.

28 July 2013, 11:01 AM	#25
TimeOnMyHands Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 16570 Posts: 457	Well Bubba Watson wears a $525,000 Richard Mille. I am not certain if he paid for it or not but I do not believe he did. But I bet that Phil paid for his Cellini! (could be wrong again..) Do I think less of Bubba or that watch brand or golf? Of course not. It adds to the cool factor of that sport. In what other sport do you see the 'athletes' sporting their timepieces while in play?

28 July 2013, 11:05 AM	#26
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,799	Funny you mention Rolex and "no major sporting events" right after Phil Mickelson wins his 5th major.

28 July 2013, 11:27 AM	#27
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	I like seeing the ads and I am not even a sports fan. I guess I like Rolex too much.

28 July 2013, 12:28 PM	#28
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	Don't see many rolex tv comercials in my market, although I do see rolex billboards along the texas highways! I enjoy seeing them. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

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