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20 October 2007, 05:23 AM | #1 |
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An Addiction: Collecting Rolex Sports Watches
Link to very interesting article:
An Addiction: Collecting Rolex Sports Watches Article Introduction: "Seeing a Rolex Submariner worn by Sean Connery in the movie Goldfinger was when I discovered one of the main reasons behind Rolex Sports watches as desired collectors’ items: Rolex enjoys a certain celebrity status that is accessible to us all, the mere mortals. It is because some of the most classic stars in the movie industry have their names linked to Rolex Sports watches that trigger them to be highly sought after; the Paul Newman Daytona, the Steve McQueen Explorer, and of course, the James Bond Submariner. Who would not want to wear the same watch as the man who so sophisticatedly unravels terrorist attacks and saves mankind from the likes of Auric Goldfinger, Mr. Big and Ernst Blofeld as easily as he orders his martinis? We may never come as close as achieving their celebrity perfection but when wearing a Submariner identical to Sean Connery’s in Goldfinger, what man does not feel a bit like James Bond? It is the marriage of fantasy and reality that has magnetic appeal in the acquisition of a Vintage Rolex Sports watch. In recent times high profile legends such as Eric Clapton have taken collecting Rolex watches to a new level, and even had the Rolex Red Submariner named in his honor."
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20 October 2007, 05:28 AM | #2 |
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great article!
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20 October 2007, 05:31 AM | #3 |
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Very cool. Thanks.
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20 October 2007, 05:48 AM | #4 |
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What a fantastic article......thanks
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20 October 2007, 06:35 AM | #5 |
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BJSONLINE has a LOT to offer!
One of my favourite sites!
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20 October 2007, 07:54 AM | #6 |
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Can't argue with that..
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20 October 2007, 08:05 AM | #7 |
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Thanks, very cool article.
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20 October 2007, 01:40 PM | #9 |
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Very interesting! Thanks for the link!
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20 October 2007, 01:49 PM | #10 |
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Nice link.....thanks!!
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I didn't know I have an Eric Clapton RED SUB.Nice link.Many thanks.
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21 October 2007, 02:32 AM | #12 |
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Glad to hear you all enjoyed reading the article!
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21 October 2007, 03:10 AM | #13 |
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yeah that is bullshiat...i have no addiction!!! i dont i dont i dont!!!!
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21 October 2007, 04:33 AM | #14 |
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matt lauer has a (i assume ss) daytona
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