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rollo · 14 August 2008, 10:36 AM

People residing outside of the UK might not know what this means, but for all those that do....

your opinions please.....

Padi Edit
And what has this thread got to do with Rolex watches.thread moved to open Forum.

Fey · 14 August 2008, 11:08 AM

Dieeeeeee

rollo · 14 August 2008, 11:15 AM

No - it's not an opinion I actually share....

After seeing and touching my first Sub a few weeks ago, I have fallen in love with Rolex's

However, after espousing my love of the watch to some friends - the phrase 'chavvy bling' did crop up...

mgm · 14 August 2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollo

No - it's not an opinion I actually share....

After seeing and touching my first Sub a few weeks ago, I have fallen in love with Rolex's

However, after espousing my love of the watch to some friends - the phrase 'chavvy bling' did crop up...

Either your friends are inveterate snobs... friends?... or else I don't understand the phrase. Wouldn't that mean, like, low class attempt at elegance? Without knowing any more about it, my first response is

Actually, I've just been looking for an excuse to line Bart up for a while

redshirt1957 · 14 August 2008, 11:58 AM

Chavvy Bling? I thought that was when a redneck put a Mercedes star on his '72 Nova. Man, am I learning new things.

scottschoe · 14 August 2008, 12:51 PM

Translation please

diamondgirl · 14 August 2008, 01:04 PM

Here is what it means...

http://www.answers.com/chav

SLS · 14 August 2008, 01:13 PM

Thanks Steph, I pretty much stopped at fake designer clothing....because we know where...

...that leads!
~Scott

Lol-x · 14 August 2008, 09:52 PM

rollo, I would respectfully suggest that such a comment is ill informed. I could say a lot more but if you read a few of the posts on this forum, you will have more than enough information to make up your own opinion, and perhaps those less well informed about what Rolex is really about.

toph · 14 August 2008, 09:54 PM

a burberry cap and a shell suit is chavvy bling- not a rolex!

rollo · 14 August 2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Translation please

it's usually the de rigueur of the noveau riche - especially those that have just come from the echelon's of 'under/working - class' i.e. trailer-trash lotto winners first watch purchase....

Personnally, I am leaning towards the SD - mainly because I don't like the 'oyster' on the Sub.....

redshirt1957 · 14 August 2008, 10:06 PM

[QUOTE=rollo;709675]it's usually the de rigueur of the noveau riche - especially those that have just come from the echelon's of 'under/working - class' i.e. tailer-trash lotto winners first watch purchase....

Sounds like me if you add the r.

Jimbits76 · 14 August 2008, 10:47 PM

Oyster on the sub??????

Huh?

For our international buddies the term 'Chav' is used to designate the British peasant underclass.

There is no 'noveau riche' or anything like that.

The term mostly describes folk of a material nature. The classic Chav is one who resides in social funded housing and has no real capital or invested wealth.

Money (usually from some sort of incapacity benefit) is spent on the acroutments of what these uneducated masses would consider the traditionally wealthy to purchase.

Usually this means designer clothing, watches, sunglasses and automobiles.

Although Britain strictly conforms to a Class ethos and structure, I personally think that this "Chav" thing seems to be a cultural shift in today's youth. The disillusioned kids have grown in a society in this country where everything is too easy to get for very little work.

With the credit crunch turning into a looming recession, it seems many of these "wot ya see iz wot ya gets like innit?" may die out and return to their roots.

In the meantime, the true blue bloods and "upper middle" snobs can sleep safely in the beds knowing that "you can't buy class".

J

Jimbits76 · 14 August 2008, 10:49 PM

Just to add...

I live in a mortgaged three bedroom Semi detached home on a former council estate and drive a Ford car.

I have two Rolex watches and very little money or wealth.

Am I a Chav???????

J

Tools · 15 August 2008, 12:51 AM

I could see the fashion watches from department stores being termed "Chav Bling", but I would hardly thing a Rolex would fall in that category....

jasonbellevue · 15 August 2008, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Chavvy Bling? I thought that was when a redneck put a Mercedes star on his '72 Nova. Man, am I learning new things.

arttay10 · 15 August 2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Just to add...

I live in a mortgaged three bedroom Semi detached home on a former council estate and drive a Ford car.

I have two Rolex watches and very little money or wealth.

Am I a Chav???????

J

In a word ....................................... YES !!

Jim - I hate the word.......... like a lot of the street slang used these days and don't get me started on 'Hoodies'

figbo · 15 August 2008, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamondgirl

Here is what it means...

http://www.answers.com/chav

Thank you Steph,I don't get out much.

Jimbits76 · 15 August 2008, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

In a word ....................................... YES !!

Jim - I hate the word.......... like a lot of the street slang used these days and don't get me started on 'Hoodies'

Bah you git...I is coming round to stick ya motor whilst yous is in bed izzit!

J

DSJ · 15 August 2008, 07:16 AM

Hi Rollo. Welcome to TRF. Please do not become a troll.

rollo · 15 August 2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Hi Rollo. Welcome to TRF. Please do not become a troll.

Thanks for the welcome....

however, I resent being called a troll....if you read my posts - it states that I am a Rolex lover!

I just interested in peoples opinions on whether they believe that the status/image of Rolex watches has been down-graded by the so called 'chavs'...especially the ones in the media - Dannielle Lloyd being an example....

Jimbits - sorry for the error but I meant 'cyclops', apologies for being a 'newbie'.

Please do not mis-interpret this thread as being anti Rolex or derogatory to Rolex wearers. These beautiful time pieces or 'aspirational' items much in the same way as a Porche or Ferrari...

I'm just trying to make a comment on how the perception of these watches has changed over the years....

For example, I doubt Burberry holds sway with much of the upper-classes in the UK anymore - you would be more likely to see a super market worker carry one those hand bags to work than to see one at Royal Ascot....

Irish Dan · 15 August 2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

a burberry cap and a shell suit is chavvy bling- not a rolex!

I had to ask my English son-in-law about a shell suit.

The things you learn on here are amazing.
Chav - Rehaut - Chapter Ring - Tosser - Folex
I know the location of Snowdonia and Sliema.
I feel LNIB....with papers.

jdc · 16 August 2008, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Just to add...

I live in a mortgaged three bedroom Semi detached home on a former council estate and drive a Ford car.

I have two Rolex watches and very little money or wealth.

Am I a Chav???????

J

Something I always suspected you little devil, please post pictures of your Ford XR2i, with go faster stripes, Burberry seat covers, and Jim and Claire on the windscreen

DSJ · 16 August 2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollo

Thanks for the welcome....

however, I resent being called a troll....if you read my posts - it states that I am a Rolex lover!

I just interested in peoples opinions on whether they believe that the status/image of Rolex watches has been down-graded by the so called 'chavs'...especially the ones in the media - Dannielle Lloyd being an example....

Please do not mis-interpret this thread as being anti Rolex or derogatory to Rolex wearers. These beautiful time pieces or 'aspirational' items much in the same way as a Porche or Ferrari...

....

Hey Rollo,

No worries, it just raises some members' hackles when a newbie starts their tenure here with a thread that seems unusual for a first thread. It's only because we've had a recent rash of trolls.

arttay10 · 16 August 2008, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Something I always suspected you little devil, please post pictures of your Ford XR2i, with go faster stripes, Burberry seat covers, and Jim and Claire on the windscreen

Dont forget the 'furry dice' !!

gmh1013 · 16 August 2008, 02:31 PM

Im the one with the rolex on the left

Jimbits76 · 17 August 2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdc

Something I always suspected you little devil, please post pictures of your Ford XR2i, with go faster stripes, Burberry seat covers, and Jim and Claire on the windscreen

Balls to you both Stuart and Martin...I said ex council estate!!!!!

We bought our first house in 06...this place was the best we could afford!!!!

The Ford is a diesel Focus you cheeky bleeders!!!!! No burberry or YSL here guys...my clothes are strictly marks n sparks!!!!

J

harvey · 17 August 2008, 01:38 AM

i wouldnt consider a rolex to be chavvy bling...

however if said the likes of armani, versace, gucci "watches" then i guess so...

arttay10 · 17 August 2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Balls to you both Stuart and Martin...I said ex council estate!!!!!

We bought our first house in 06...this place was the best we could afford!!!!

The Ford is a diesel Focus you cheeky bleeders!!!!! No burberry or YSL here guys...my clothes are strictly marks n sparks!!!!

J

Bit on the defensive there Jim eh?

Your O.K ..... I dont work the benefits agency......

(But I maybe giving them a tip off, shortly

)

Jimbits76 · 17 August 2008, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Bit on the defensive there Jim eh?

Your O.K ..... I dont work the benefits agency......

(But I maybe giving them a tip off, shortly

)

Bah I have nothing to be ashamed of...although my father probably has!!!!!

J

14 August 2008, 10:36 AM	#1
rollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 11	Chavvy Bling? People residing outside of the UK might not know what this means, but for all those that do.... your opinions please..... Padi Edit And what has this thread got to do with Rolex watches.thread moved to open Forum.

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toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	a burberry cap and a shell suit is chavvy bling- not a rolex! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

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Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I could see the fashion watches from department stores being termed "Chav Bling", but I would hardly thing a Rolex would fall in that category.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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Fey Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Manuel Location: Ireland Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 89	Dieeeeeee

14 August 2008, 11:15 AM	#3
rollo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London Posts: 11	No - it's not an opinion I actually share.... After seeing and touching my first Sub a few weeks ago, I have fallen in love with Rolex's However, after espousing my love of the watch to some friends - the phrase 'chavvy bling' did crop up...

14 August 2008, 11:58 AM	#5
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Chavvy Bling? I thought that was when a redneck put a Mercedes star on his '72 Nova. Man, am I learning new things.

14 August 2008, 01:04 PM	#7
diamondgirl Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steph Location: Tampa, FL Watch: Rolex YM mid SS Posts: 187	Here is what it means... http://www.answers.com/chav

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SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Thanks Steph, I pretty much stopped at fake designer clothing....because we know where... ...that leads! ~Scott

14 August 2008, 10:06 PM	#12
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	[QUOTE=rollo;709675]it's usually the de rigueur of the noveau riche - especially those that have just come from the echelon's of 'under/working - class' i.e. *tailer-trash lotto winners first watch purchase....* Sounds like me if you add the r.

14 August 2008, 10:47 PM	#13
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Oyster on the sub?????? Huh? For our international buddies the term 'Chav' is used to designate the British peasant underclass. There is no 'noveau riche' or anything like that. The term mostly describes folk of a material nature. The classic Chav is one who resides in social funded housing and has no real capital or invested wealth. Money (usually from some sort of incapacity benefit) is spent on the acroutments of what these uneducated masses would consider the traditionally wealthy to purchase. Usually this means designer clothing, watches, sunglasses and automobiles. Although Britain strictly conforms to a Class ethos and structure, I personally think that this "Chav" thing seems to be a cultural shift in today's youth. The disillusioned kids have grown in a society in this country where everything is too easy to get for very little work. With the credit crunch turning into a looming recession, it seems many of these "wot ya see iz wot ya gets like innit?" may die out and return to their roots. In the meantime, the true blue bloods and "upper middle" snobs can sleep safely in the beds knowing that "you can't buy class". J

14 August 2008, 10:49 PM	#14
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Just to add... I live in a mortgaged three bedroom Semi detached home on a former council estate and drive a Ford car. I have two Rolex watches and very little money or wealth. Am I a Chav??????? J

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harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,438	i wouldnt consider a rolex to be chavvy bling... however if said the likes of armani, versace, gucci "watches" then i guess so... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

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