Why not Rolex? Doesn’t make sense

[aquatimerfla]

Not that it matters

Sometimes I wear a Gshock frogman to work. shhhhhh

[TitanCi]

They probably don't care...?


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[geebob]

Because it's not safe to wear a Rolex on the sideline...there's a high risk of getting run over by one or more player.

That's why they do not wear Rolex.

[NLYogi]

At least they wear a watch. Every gentleman should do so.

[Enicarman]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Rolex no longer a tool watch. Only a few of us fit their profile one of them being well off and well established individuals. It is now jewlery and the market target a different one than that used many decades ago.

Yes! I want the watch without having to buy the jewelry involved in it.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Enicarman

Yes! I want the watch without having to buy the jewelry involved in it.

So you want a Pelagos?

[watchmavan]

Why does it have to be a Rolex? Steve McQueen is more famous for wearing a Tag Heuer Monaco anyway.


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[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

Why does it have to be a Rolex? Steve McQueen is more famous for wearing a Tag Heuer Monaco anyway.

It was a Heuer back then. That's not nitpicking. Since TAG took over the company, they've aimed at a different market segment and watered down the brand's overall design ethos, even if the Monaco itself still has a certain élan.

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by geebob

Because it's not safe to wear a Rolex on the sideline...there's a high risk of getting run over by one or more player.

That's why they do not wear Rolex.

can't tell if being serious....? But maybe start an "is it safe to wear my Rolex....?" thread
a) Rolex are supposed to be tough
b) It's statistically a very low risk of getting hit.

[Robbyman]

Sponsorship by Fossill

[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

It was a Heuer back then. That's not nitpicking. Since TAG took over the company, they've aimed at a different market segment and watered down the brand's overall design ethos, even if the Monaco itself still has a certain élan.

TAG have been gone longer than they were there. This is also a very tired comeback. Market segment also hasn't anything to do with my comment. There are many brands at a higher segment than Rolex.


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[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

TAG have been gone longer than they were there.

I don't see how that changes anything. That just means the brand is even further removed from what it was when McQueen was sporting the Monaco.

[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I don't see how that changes anything. That just means the brand is even further removed from what it was when McQueen was sporting the Monaco.

A company that's been around since 1860 is likely to do that. While Rolex is relatively young they have also changed considerably. Initially they were just the last man in the chain putting end products to market.


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[Onikage]

No idea who these two chaps are. Lot of nonsense on this thread. The vast majority of the wealthiest people I've met have worn nondescript (crap imho) watches. Oh and Toyotas are the millionaire's choice of car...apparently, I read somewhere. The cars as a status symbol thing went out of the window ages ago and anyone with a job can buy a damn Mercedes, monthly over a hundred years or give it back then pay out of your a-hole later and what have you. What a load of rubbish on this thread there is.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Buckeye4life

You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW. You don't see many millionaires driving Kias (no offense to Kia, my wife owns a Kia).

not really. I know several filthy rich people who chose not to signal their wealth in that way. They are actually some of the cheapest living people i know. One is a lawyer made 25 million dollars (his cut) by successfully arguing a large lawsuit, and that is the only case i even know about as that made the local paper in my home state so im sure there are more. He drives a 60's VW bug.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

A company that's been around since 1860 is likely to do that. While Rolex is relatively young they have also changed considerably.

In my opinion, Rolex has gotten more interesting, while TAG Heuer has gotten more bland. Some of their Heritage collection might get me to look twice, but the rest of their ranges are snooze city, at least to me.

[watchmavan]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

In my opinion, Rolex has gotten more interesting, while TAG Heuer has gotten more bland. Some of their Heritage collection might get me to look twice, but the rest of their ranges are snooze city, at least to me.

So why not just enjoy it rather than trolling other brands. There's a reason why there are lots of different ONES and it's not what a lot of the Fanboys think.


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[Onikage]

Now it's getting interesting I have to go. :(

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by watchmavan

So why not just enjoy it rather than trolling other brands. There's a reason why there are lots of different ONES and it's not what a lot of the Fanboys think.

Who's trolling? You brought up TAG Heuer like it deserved to be mentioned in the same breath as Rolex. I disagreed with you, and replied accordingly. If there isn't room for that in this forum, I'm not sure why any of us are here.

[Max16013]

Not everyone can bring themselves to spending thousands on a watch. They are clearly men of simple taste


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[MonBK]

This is absolutely shocking news.

Is there a way we can fire or get rid of those two guys?

[Max16013]

Originally Posted by MonBK

This is absolutely shocking news.

Is there a way we can fire or get rid of those two guys?

We should protest national anthems at college games to show our dissatisfaction in their watch choices.

I see no alternative.

[2ltdjorn]

Saban is too busy winning.


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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Buckeye4life

You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW.

They do? Lease perhaps?

Everyone has their own interests and it is impossible to decide what others should or should not do to conform to your beliefs.

[andromeda160]

I kind of figured any display of wealth was probably a bad idea for a college team. Last thing they need is to be accused of accepting large gifts.

[77T]

Robbyman said it earlier. Many are missing the sponsorship point perhaps:







Nike buys the shirt/uniform contract via sponsorship so they wear their logo.

The answer may be sponsorship. Fossil makes logo watches for NCAA teams. The school may be getting some funding via exclusive wristwear by the head coach. Every part of your body in sports is a potential billboard.






Just my


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[ERok32]

Originally Posted by Syed117

What a strange thread.

It's like something an observer from a different world might think.

I know plenty of people with the means to buy a Rolex, but they don't. Most don't. They just don't care.

As a little side note, the most well off person I personally know, lives in an incredible home, has plenty of nice cars, but wears a citizen and I've seen him with holes in his socks during parties in his home.

He is incredibly well spoken, educated, and most importantly humble, but unless you saw his house or cars, you could never guess.

Exactly.. a good friend of mine is CFO of a successful company and he wears a fossil or android watch, and drives a Nissan.


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[gegarrenton]

Originally Posted by 77T

Robbyman said it earlier. Many are missing the sponsorship point perhaps:







Nike buys the shirt/uniform contract via sponsorship so they wear their logo.

The answer may be sponsorship. Fossil makes logo watches for NCAA teams. The school may be getting some funding via exclusive wristwear by the head coach. Every part of your body in sports is a potential billboard.






Just my


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Saban's watch was given to him by his family for a Christmas present.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by gegarrenton

Saban's watch was given to him by his family for a Christmas present.

What a present

[pilotjim]

Originally Posted by Buckeye4life

You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW. You don't see many millionaires driving Kias (no offense to Kia, my wife owns a Kia).

Not so sure....I have a brother who works for a very wealthy man (owns a defense contracting company in NY). His boss buys his clothes at JC Penney, drives a 10 year old Buick to the office every day, and eats microwave TV dinners at home every week night. I thought it strange at first, but that's just what he likes.

He does have quite the mansion though....