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[ianmedium]

Originally Posted by davinci

There is still a big class divide in this country and it is not necessarily based on wealth, it is based on attitude. Although money does have a contributing factor, the forum i mentioned does not indicate you financial situation, but people look at your car and if it is not to the same spec as theirs or better, you are somehow a lesser person. Unlike on here where you have some guys with numerous expensive time pieces in varying precious metals, but there is no snobbery, however on that particular forum a guy with say a 500slk amg fully loaded, a porsche for a sunday runabout and a Bentley GT for special occassions takes one look at muy sorry old e class and thinks 'scumbag' That is how shallow people are over here. Sad but true. Lots of people are nowmoving abroad because this country is going downhill fast......especially with all the immigrants coming in.
Rule Britannia.......cobblers!

I left the UK in 1999 to live in Canada..Best thing I ever did! I just cannot take the apathy and snobism (reverse included!) that abounds in the UK. There are some really wonderful folks there but they are being drowned out by the rest of them.
I do still spend extended times in Scotland which is quite different from England where I grew up. There is more space up there which helps.
I can fly direct from Vancouver to Scotland now so can cut England altogether! It makes me sad to have to say that but I just find England so depressing and if you have a good idea and it's a bit different then it garners little or no support, in fact it attracts a kind of loathing! Three weeks after I arrived in Vancouver I had more friends than I did in thirty years of living in small town Devon! If you have a good idea here folks champion it much more. Just my two cents worth!
I read an article the other day saying that British people are becoming the biggest export from the UK!

[President]

Also, I think the main reason for "bling"* is to show you have money. I think it shows you didn't start out with any and don't know how to use it once you have it. Why must we prove to strangers how wealthy we are? In England we are known for being sloppy when outside and not dressing up to go to the shops. We obviously don't care as a nation and that's why it stands out.

*By that I mean tacky jewellery and what once were prestige items (e.g. Burberry hats).

[Prince]

Originally Posted by President

Also, I think the main reason for "bling"* is to show you have money. I think it shows you didn't start out with any and don't know how to use it once you have it. Why must we prove to strangers how wealthy we are? In England we are known for being sloppy when outside and not dressing up to go to the shops. We obviously don't care as a nation and that's why it stands out.

*By that I mean tacky jewellery and what once were prestige items (e.g. Burberry hats).

Thank you for that erudite, cogent comment, Prez. Excellent!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Prince

Thank you for that erudite, cogent comment, Prez. Excellent!

WHOA! Where's my Oxford Dictionary?

[Teofilo]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WHOA! Where's my Oxford Dictionary?

Talking of the Oxford Dictionary..........by far the best usage of the English language I have seen on this forum recently is "obsidian" to describe the new GMT II bezel.
I cant find the post now, but what a great word

[President]

Originally Posted by Prince

Thank you for that erudite, cogent comment, Prez. Excellent!

Thanks!

[Rubenonfire]

Love the forum BECAUSE of the members. I initially joined for research, but now that I'm here, I'm hooked.

Also (for the record), a BMW is a DRIVER'S Mercedes. If I wanted to sit in a nice car and not drive, I'd hire a chauffeur.

[Henry T]

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Love the forum BECAUSE of the members. I initially joined for research, but now that I'm here, I'm hooked.

Also (for the record), a BMW is a DRIVER'S Mercedes. If I wanted to sit in a nice car and not drive, I'd hire a chauffeur.

Righto.

[davinci]

Originally Posted by Rubenonfire

Love the forum BECAUSE of the members. I initially joined for research, but now that I'm here, I'm hooked.

Also (for the record), a BMW is a DRIVER'S Mercedes. If I wanted to sit in a nice car and not drive, I'd hire a chauffeur.

If I could afford a chauffer I would be a Bentley owner

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by President

I must say that in England (where I have lived) there is little to no social-mobility. If your parents are thick - chances are you'll stay in the "comp'" (State school for you Yanks) and get a bad job etc.. If your parents are bright even if you yourself aren't you will have much better chances in life in terms of schooling and the class of people you grow up with. JMO

Originally Posted by President

Also, I think the main reason for "bling"* is to show you have money. I think it shows you didn't start out with any and don't know how to use it once you have it. Why must we prove to strangers how wealthy we are? In England we are known for being sloppy when outside and not dressing up to go to the shops. We obviously don't care as a nation and that's why it stands out.

*By that I mean tacky jewellery and what once were prestige items (e.g. Burberry hats).

All right pal, 'fess up. Who are you and what did you do with President?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by davinci

I have never known such a bunch of stuck up, self richeous, pompous gits in all my life. a simple question often ends up with a response akin to 'Oh, dont you know the answer to that? You should do cos we all do. Go to a main dealer and ask them'
TOSSERS!

I know EXACTLY what you mean!

I have been a member of a German Rolex forum, and when I asked about something in my VERY first post, I got the reply from the moderator:

"Einfach mal die Boardsuche benutzen, DANKE!!!"
(Just use the "Search" option, THANK YOU)

When I objected to that kind of tone, I was kicked out, without any warning!

Luckily, I now know that that German forum is famous for being RUDE! And a LOT of members have gone from there by their own will.

Now I am member of another German watch forum, and there it is much nicer, even though SOME of the members from the OTHER forum still give me a hard time. Like a Kinder Garten, that is

I agree: TRF IS the BEST Rolex forum on Planet Earth! Period!

[leopardprey]

Lets not even get started about "Time Zone". Heaven forbid you ask about a price, discount, or a link to where you can buy a strap. Lot of Anal retentiveness and watch snobs on that forum.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by leopardprey

Lets not even get started about "Time Zone". Heaven forbid you ask about a price, discount, or a link to where you can buy a strap. Lot of Anal retentiveness and watch snobs on that forum.

Maybe I should hop on to that forum with some of my "whacky" posts!!

[Andad]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Maybe I should hop on to that forum with some of my "whacky" posts!!

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Maybe I should hop on to that forum with some of my "whacky" posts!!

JJ, you'd love your time there. Both milliseconds. That's why I hang out here nowadays.

[leopardprey]

Maybe I should hop on to that forum with some of my "whacky" posts!!

Yeah, that will last a long time! Be sure to put some post out about prices with some links! ha ha ha ha

Hell, I got a post deleted and a warning for only stating that a Rolex had a better resell value and was easier to resell than other watch brands!

Of, course I am on probation on this forum as well and have infraction points added to my profile. LOL LOL LOL

The Time Zone also has a difficult format that is hard to read post. Don't like the set up.

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by leopardprey

[I]The Time Zone also has a difficult format that is hard to read post. Don't like the set up.

Same here. I much prefer TRF's layout.

[Flyjet601]

Checkin' in a little late on this thread. Been traveling half way around the world.......BUT NEVER THE LESS I'M HERE!

This is a great forum. There is a great deal of knowledge here on almost anything related to Rolex.

I have enjoyed posting and reading posts from people all over the world.

This forum is made of up great people....keep up the great work everyone.

[astcell]

I have been here almost a year and cannot imagine having a Rolex without every here to share it with.

[haakon59]

It's funny how effective and nice the feeling of friendliness and ordinary human kindness can be, isn't it? This is an especially fun forum because of the generosity of it's members who offer their help, advice, and insights to everyone who comes here and requests it. I would say that the feeling of camaraderie is stronger here than in most forums I have participated in and this takes a tremendous amount of patience and good will. The owners and members here deserve credit for inspiring a wonderful environment.