Defending the Rolex Brand & the Men Who Wear It

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I don't really care that you were smoking at the party provided you were smart about it.

What is unfortunate is your lack of people skills. These sort of events are an opportunity for your wife to bond with coworkers and hopefully higher ups. Your job is to smile be polite and make her look good. You failed miserably.

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Women's weight is always dangerous territory. That aside, I'm still not sure what their weight has to do with their concern over men's watches. Maybe it makes more sense if you're stoned.

My thoughts too.

[CRM114]

Irony/Stoner "enlightenment": Believing that a display of punk-ass, boyish behaviour and making juvenile, insulting comments towards women just because some don't appreciate your James Bong set-up are somehow acts a man would engage-in or represent as an example of "defending men".

[HogwldFLTR]

I'm thinking the Willie Nelson break was the first mistake. I hope you didn't cost your wife her job.

[Rock]

There's a reason why work Christmas parties (yours OR hers) have a deserved reputation as potential "career limiting moves". (the reason is called "alcohol" but you could substitute "drugs" I guess)
I have a predilection to 'speak the truth' (as I see it) at any time, let alone when I have had a few drinks so I always used to be on my best behaviour at these painful events where some of the nicest colleagues turned into monsters after a few drinks (and interestingly vice-versa)

[dysondiver]

yep , your wife must have been proud .

if such an event actually happened , it would have been wise to have thought much , and said little.

nuff said.

[daveathall]

If people don't notice my Rolex, I ask them to ask me the time.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Rock

There's a reason why work Christmas parties (yours OR hers) have a deserved reputation as potential "career limiting moves". (the reason is called "alcohol" but you could substitute "drugs" I guess)
I have a predilection to 'speak the truth' (as I see it) at any time, let alone when I have had a few drinks so I always used to be on my best behaviour at these painful events where some of the nicest colleagues turned into monsters after a few drinks (and interestingly vice-versa)

I would agree. I think OP's comments were funny and have some grains of truth, but it was the wrong place and wrong time

[slorollin]

Sounds like a bit of party repartee is all........good fun, a little give and take. Some people have to get preachy. If you had posted that you had jumped into a frozen lake to save a puppy they'd criticize you for getting mud on the carpet. You know that those folks are a lot of fun at parties.

[BristolCavendish]

Post Party Update: I was informed this evening by my other half that the 'lady' who attempted to douse me with her Cosmopolitan will be taking a forced leave of absence to attend substance abuse rehabilitation. Apparently she developed a Percoset/alcohol problem stemming from an earlier automobile accident that manifested itself in certain anger management issues at the office. Wishing her a successful recovery. BTW, no one lost their job(s) and life/work goes on as usual.

Originally Posted by GB-man

What is unfortunate is your lack of people skills.

Agreed (to a certain extent) but there are limitations, especially when a 'wacko' is involved.

Originally Posted by CRM114

Irony/Stoner "enlightenment": Believing that a display of punk-ass, boyish behaviour and making juvenile, insulting comments towards women just because some don't appreciate your James Bong set-up are somehow acts a man would engage-in or represent as an example of "defending men".

How rude.

Originally Posted by slorollin

Sounds like a bit of party repartee is all........good fun, a little give and take.

That's what it's all about.

[HeartRolex]

Originally Posted by beer

hahahahahahahahaha

good for you for defending yourself...

PS its odd how many people here on a Rolex Forum seem to agree with these women

And it's shocking if any do not.

I am pleased to see it because it renews my faith that true gentlemen still exist.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by HeartRolex

And it's shocking if any do not.

I am pleased to see it because it renews my faith that true gentlemen still exist.

They do butterfly, they do.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by HeartRolex

And it's shocking if any do not.

I am pleased to see it because it renews my faith that true gentlemen still exist.

On the internet everyone's a gentleman... or a serial killer.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by GB-man

I don't really care that you were smoking at the party provided you were smart about it.

What is unfortunate is your lack of people skills. These sort of events are an opportunity for your wife to bond with coworkers and hopefully higher ups. Your job is to smile be polite and make her look good. You failed miserably.

ditto

[SMD]

People really buying this "story"?

[Dr.Brian]

I don't really care what people think about my watches, so I wouldn't feel the need to correct any Rolex stereotyping going on, unless it was directed at me. And even then, tact and a healthy dose of sarcasm would be the goal.
I'm not sure why you would think it's appropriate to behave poorly at your wife's work party. That's usually a "good behavior" kind of event. The people you annoy today with thoughtless comments may be deciding on the fate of your wife's promotion, transfer, etc. And if you think bosses don't notice these things, you're delusional.
I hope for her sake this is just a bunch of Bs trolling.

[Manofsteelpt]

Originally Posted by SMD

People really buying this "story"?

A couple of us have expressed doubt.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by SMD

People really buying this "story"?

The OP sure has had a lot of real-world, Rolex-related encounters over the last month...

Rolex/Office Party
Rolex/Divorce: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510796
Rolex/Pressure Test: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510230
Rolex/Funeral: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509304
Rolex/Breastfeeding till six years old: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=506533

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The OP sure has had a lot of real-world, Rolex-related encounters over the last month...

Rolex/Office Party
Rolex/Divorce: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510796
Rolex/Pressure Test: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510230
Rolex/Funeral: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509304
Rolex/Breastfeeding till six years old: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=506533

Since I like random learning opportunities, I think I'm going to have to start following Cavendish's posts. I mean, who knew breast feeding until age six would increase the chances a man would grow up to wear a Lady Datejust?

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The OP sure has had a lot of real-world, Rolex-related encounters over the last month...

Only when I actually started paying attention to this kind of stuff OEB. Perhaps it's the social environment in which I reside/co-exist (but I can't afford to re-locate as of yet). If truth is stranger than fiction, I think I'll go back to wearing a G-Shock.

[visualplane]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The OP sure has had a lot of real-world, Rolex-related encounters over the last month...

Rolex/Office Party
Rolex/Divorce: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510796
Rolex/Pressure Test: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510230
Rolex/Funeral: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509304
Rolex/Breastfeeding till six years old: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=506533

haha, are we being trolled by a student taking classes in creative writing

[texex91]

Troll got us...looking forward to ban soon.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by visualplane

haha, are we being trolled by a student taking classes in creative writing

I wondered the same thing, but hey, it's interesting reading regardless.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by visualplane

haha, are we being trolled by a student taking classes in creative writing

If he's a troll he is of the better variety as many of his posts have been somewhat entertaining rather than belligerent.

[nick h]

reading this as a Brit i find it amusing if true/false

some of you guys seem a bit uptight about works social functions and the correct behaviour?

here we have a far more relaxed attitude at these type of events especially considering booze is often consumed in quantity by those unused to it

what happens at the party stay at the party except of course assault/sexual abuse etc

however, we have an unwritten rule that phones are NOT to be used to record anything - in fact phones are considered a social faux pas at these events

as for smoking a joint - from friends in the US i hear multiple tales of frequent visits to the 'facilities' to snort Colombian marching power at works social events!!

as for behaviour at these types of events, i have seen some totally outrageous behaviour often by those classed as the social elite/upper classes

we Brits are well known for going over the top - especially the women

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The OP sure has had a lot of real-world, Rolex-related encounters over the last month...

Rolex/Office Party
Rolex/Divorce: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510796
Rolex/Pressure Test: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=510230
Rolex/Funeral: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=509304
Rolex/Breastfeeding till six years old: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=506533

Well done. He's playing us. Too weird.

[superdog]

this guys is genius.

[hbk25]

Originally Posted by superdog

this guys is genius.

I agree! Please don't ban him, haha.
"He will be buried in an aloha shirt and assorted leis." Pretty good.

[BristolCavendish]

Wow. The witch hunt is finally on amongst those who obviously missed the point(s). Whether you found these accounts totally ludicrous (or even believable) is somewhat immaterial when compared to the actual the crux of the opening posts. Concerns regarding (1) the disposition of expensive timepieces in the event of a divorce; (2) clarification of water resistance testing; (3) the appropriateness of dressing a corpse in jewelry (or a watch); (4) the unnatural practice of extending a childhood nursing period; and (5) the contempt of various 'man-haters' towards successful male Rolex wearers are common curiosities/events and the follow-up posts provided by various forum members added both insights as well as constructive information to those interested in getting to the bottom of things. Perhaps the key here is the ability to differentiate between an obvious 'troll' post and a provocative one that raises questions of general interest.

Common sense dictates that if one suspects a trolling endeavor, it is often best not to respond at all. On the other hand, everyone is entitled to an opinion and thus, we have discussion forums of various kinds.

[Black Bay Dan]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

Wow. The witch hunt is finally on amongst those who obviously missed the point(s). Whether you found these accounts totally ludicrous (or even believable) is somewhat immaterial when compared to the actual the crux of the opening posts. Concerns regarding (1) the disposition of expensive timepieces in the event of a divorce; (2) clarification of water resistance testing; (3) the appropriateness of dressing a corpse in jewelry (or a watch); (4) the unnatural practice of extending a childhood nursing period; and (4) the contempt of various 'man-haters' towards successful male Rolex wearers are common curiosities/events and the follow-up posts provided by various forum members added both insights as well as constructive information to those interested in getting to the bottom of things. Perhaps the key here is the ability to differentiate between an obvious 'troll' post and a provocative one that raises questions of general interest.

Common sense dictates that if one suspects a trolling endeavor, it is often best not to respond at all. On the other hand, everyone is entitled to an opinion and thus, we have discussion forums of various kinds.

I'm a big fan Bristol Cav

Dan

[HERITAGE82]

Originally Posted by Air King Dan

I'm a big fan Bristol Cav

Dan

X1000 HE IS GREAT FOR THE FORUM!!