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S2000 Driver · 20 October 2007, 05:23 AM

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."

watchgeek · 20 October 2007, 05:28 AM

great article!

Letsgodiving · 20 October 2007, 05:31 AM

Very cool. Thanks.

travellingbrit · 20 October 2007, 05:48 AM

What a fantastic article......thanks

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 October 2007, 06:35 AM

BJSONLINE has a LOT to offer!

One of my favourite sites!

Tools · 20 October 2007, 07:54 AM

Can't argue with that..

mike · 20 October 2007, 08:05 AM

karmatp · 20 October 2007, 11:40 AM

Thanks, very cool article.

SLR · 20 October 2007, 01:40 PM

Very interesting! Thanks for the link!

JJ Irani · 20 October 2007, 01:49 PM

Nice link.....thanks!!

problmchylde · 20 October 2007, 06:25 PM

I didn't know I have an Eric Clapton RED SUB.Nice link.Many thanks.

S2000 Driver · 21 October 2007, 02:32 AM

Glad to hear you all enjoyed reading the article!

supra2nv · 21 October 2007, 03:10 AM

yeah that is bullshiat...i have no addiction!!! i dont i dont i dont!!!!

spike · 21 October 2007, 04:33 AM

matt lauer has a (i assume ss) daytona

S2000 Driver · 22 October 2007, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spike

matt lauer has a (i assume ss) daytona

Why do you assume that?

20 October 2007, 05:23 AM	#1
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	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." __________________

20 October 2007, 06:35 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	BJSONLINE has a LOT to offer! One of my favourite sites! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 October 2007, 01:40 PM	#9
SLR "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: SS Daytona B/W Posts: 362	Very interesting! Thanks for the link! __________________ SLR

20 October 2007, 01:49 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice link.....thanks!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 October 2007, 02:32 AM	#12
S2000 Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: CT Watch: Submariner Datum ß Posts: 858	Glad to hear you all enjoyed reading the article! __________________

20 October 2007, 05:28 AM	#2
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	great article!

20 October 2007, 05:31 AM	#3
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Very cool. Thanks.

20 October 2007, 05:48 AM	#4
travellingbrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: England (Manc) Watch: Explorer 11, BF Posts: 268	What a fantastic article......thanks

20 October 2007, 07:54 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Can't argue with that..

20 October 2007, 08:05 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683

20 October 2007, 11:40 AM	#8
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Thanks, very cool article.

20 October 2007, 06:25 PM	#11
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	I didn't know I have an Eric Clapton RED SUB.Nice link.Many thanks.

21 October 2007, 03:10 AM	#13
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	yeah that is bullshiat...i have no addiction!!! i dont i dont i dont!!!!

21 October 2007, 04:33 AM	#14
spike Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 83	matt lauer has a (i assume ss) daytona

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