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Rushhour · 9 January 2020, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by robrtx

Damn - never knew Castro was a baller. Wonder if Raul is one too.

Cheers

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robrtx · 9 January 2020, 06:16 AM

Castro was a huge fan of the brand. In the early days of his regime he reportedly wore two watches; one on Havana time, one on Moscow time.

He also gifted Rolex watches to friends and government officials. He famously gifted Che Guevara a 1675 Pepsi that is now in the possession of the retired CIA agent who was part of the team that captured/executed him in Bolivia in 1967. Apparently Che wore his in a more conventional style.......

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Rushhour · 9 January 2020, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by robrtx

Castro was a huge fan of the brand. In the early days of his regime he reportedly wore two watches; one on Havana time, one on Moscow time.

He also gifted Rolex watches to friends and government officials. He famously gifted Che Guevara a 1675 Pepsi that is now in the possession of the retired CIA agent who was part of the team that captured/executed him in Bolivia in 1967. Apparently Che wore his in a more conventional style.......

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Wow - that is cool - thanks for the information and why I like this site.

Steve

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904VT · 10 January 2020, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by robrtx

Castro was a huge fan of the brand. In the early days of his regime he reportedly wore two watches; one on Havana time, one on Moscow time.

He also gifted Rolex watches to friends and government officials. He famously gifted Che Guevara a 1675 Pepsi that is now in the possession of the retired CIA agent who was part of the team that captured/executed him in Bolivia in 1967. Apparently Che wore his in a more conventional style.......

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Good thing Rolex wasn't making a GMT Master at the time, I mean that would've made too much sense rather than wearing two watches. Oh wait they were lol

BNA/LION · 9 January 2020, 05:39 AM

One watch at a time on one wrist.

franktehtank · 9 January 2020, 06:31 AM

lol! Was that the actual response from Rolex?

How uncharacteristically tongue-in-cheek of Rolex. Could it be possible that someone at Rolex actually has a sense of humor?

mountainjogger · 9 January 2020, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by franktehtank

lol! Was that the actual response from Rolex?

How uncharacteristically tongue-in-cheek of Rolex. Could it be possible that someone at Rolex actually has a sense of humor?

Yes. I repeated Rolex's response verbatim.

bigfatpauli · 9 January 2020, 08:05 AM

I am so glad that Rolex approves me wearing mine on my ankle.

crazycarlitos · 9 January 2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

"It’s all good. You can wear it on your ankle for all we care. It's not about the wrist, it's about the watch. Sincerely, Rolex HQ

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Ps
It’s interesting to see the supercase dd

H25B · 9 January 2020, 09:56 AM

For $9,000 on a Submariner, I’ll wear it however I feel like it.

robrtx · 9 January 2020, 10:09 AM

ankle.jpg

What!?!?!

Now, is it supposed to be worn above or below the ankle bone?

mountainjogger · 9 January 2020, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by robrtx

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What!?!?!

Now, is it supposed to be worn above or below the ankle bone?

Feet first dial?

lowmandfl · 10 January 2020, 05:27 AM

Is this really a thing? Wear your watch however you find it to be comfortable. Everyone’s wrist is a different size and shape.

HogwldFLTR · 10 January 2020, 06:45 AM

Yes, the answer is,,,"any way you want to."

RolexRog · 22 July 2020, 10:06 AM

An excellent article on Bob's Watches states that a Rolex should be worn "above the wrist, not on it. I'm sorry I was unable to locate the article. I tried.

Polarexplorerii · 22 July 2020, 10:54 AM

who cares? wear it, love it, leave it

Aberdein · 22 July 2020, 09:06 PM

It depends. Are you wearing it with a suit or tux, or is it being worn casual ie T shirt, shorts and Croc's? Office or on the beach?
Am sure someone has a matrix they can post to show how it must be worn relating degree of 'slackness' to dress and occasion...

My general rule is I wear it on the wrist. At my age its difficult to bend down to read a watch on my ankle..

Sorry I don't mean to offend but I can't take this thread seriously and hope the OP posted in jest...

Marcjvr · 22 July 2020, 10:14 PM

The correct answer is “anywhere on your person and NOT in a safe”

Aberdein · 23 July 2020, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcjvr

The correct answer is “anywhere on your person and NOT in a safe”

Love your ball cap. "Make Rolex Available Again" Brilliant, best laugh all day!

Rori · 23 July 2020, 02:25 AM

No wrist is like the other. To each his own preference when it comes to wrist comfort.
I personally can’t wear my watches loose or bellow wrist bone. I don’t even tolerate seeing a watch being worn as a bracelet, dangling around the back of the hand, it irritates me :-)
It takes me some time and adjustments to find the sweet spot of each watch, my wrist upper surface is not flat but rather twisted with muscles developed by tennis and biking. With the glidelock system of my SD43 the task became so simple.

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luvvintagerolex · 23 July 2020, 04:14 AM

It seems a bit loose is fashionable for some. If you want the watch to show below cuff then wear accordingly. If this is not your style then you could wear it more snug and centered on the wrist.

RoscoPico · 23 July 2020, 05:59 AM

i say how you want to. Federer wears is pretty loose.
i think super high looks equally bad.
but it's your wrist/watch, go with your gut

9 January 2020, 06:16 AM	#2
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	Castro was a huge fan of the brand. In the early days of his regime he reportedly wore two watches; one on Havana time, one on Moscow time. He also gifted Rolex watches to friends and government officials. He famously gifted Che Guevara a 1675 Pepsi that is now in the possession of the retired CIA agent who was part of the team that captured/executed him in Bolivia in 1967. Apparently Che wore his in a more conventional style....... che.jpg __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

9 January 2020, 05:39 AM	#5
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,627	The proper way to wear your Rolex. One watch at a time on one wrist. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

9 January 2020, 10:09 AM	#11
robrtx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Bob Location: Hawaii Watch: you talkin' 'bout Posts: 291	ankle.jpg What!?!?! Now, is it supposed to be worn above or below the ankle bone? __________________ "In youth and beauty wisdom is rare"

10 January 2020, 06:45 AM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,674	Yes, the answer is,,,"any way you want to." __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 July 2020, 02:25 AM	#20
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	No wrist is like the other. To each his own preference when it comes to wrist comfort. I personally can’t wear my watches loose or bellow wrist bone. I don’t even tolerate seeing a watch being worn as a bracelet, dangling around the back of the hand, it irritates me :-) It takes me some time and adjustments to find the sweet spot of each watch, my wrist upper surface is not flat but rather twisted with muscles developed by tennis and biking. With the glidelock system of my SD43 the task became so simple. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

9 January 2020, 06:31 AM	#6
franktehtank "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: Sub, GMT Posts: 712	lol! Was that the actual response from Rolex? How uncharacteristically tongue-in-cheek of Rolex. Could it be possible that someone at Rolex actually has a sense of humor?

9 January 2020, 08:05 AM	#8
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	I am so glad that Rolex approves me wearing mine on my ankle.

9 January 2020, 09:56 AM	#10
H25B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Midwest Watch: BLNR, SD43, OP31 Posts: 425	For $9,000 on a Submariner, I’ll wear it however I feel like it.

10 January 2020, 05:27 AM	#13
lowmandfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 547	Is this really a thing? Wear your watch however you find it to be comfortable. Everyone’s wrist is a different size and shape.

22 July 2020, 10:06 AM	#15
RolexRog "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Utah Posts: 251	An excellent article on Bob's Watches states that a Rolex should be worn "above the wrist, not on it. I'm sorry I was unable to locate the article. I tried.

22 July 2020, 10:54 AM	#16
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,241	who cares? wear it, love it, leave it

22 July 2020, 09:06 PM	#17
Aberdein "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Scotland Watch: 1982 GMT 16750Matt Posts: 530	It depends. Are you wearing it with a suit or tux, or is it being worn casual ie T shirt, shorts and Croc's? Office or on the beach? Am sure someone has a matrix they can post to show how it must be worn relating degree of 'slackness' to dress and occasion... My general rule is I wear it on the wrist. At my age its difficult to bend down to read a watch on my ankle.. Sorry I don't mean to offend but I can't take this thread seriously and hope the OP posted in jest...

22 July 2020, 10:14 PM	#18
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,747	The correct answer is “anywhere on your person and NOT in a safe”

23 July 2020, 04:14 AM	#21
luvvintagerolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Submariner Posts: 1	proper way to wear It seems a bit loose is fashionable for some. If you want the watch to show below cuff then wear accordingly. If this is not your style then you could wear it more snug and centered on the wrist.

23 July 2020, 05:59 AM	#22
RoscoPico "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Watch: ingMe,WatchingYou. Posts: 1,462	i say how you want to. Federer wears is pretty loose. i think super high looks equally bad. but it's your wrist/watch, go with your gut

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