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Lol-x · 4 August 2011, 06:40 PM

Once upon a time there were astronauts, presidents, and adventurers who conquored new frontiers that wore Rolex.

Today we have tennis and golf players and yachtsmen.........

Come on Rolex what's wrong!!!!!??????

Andad · 4 August 2011, 06:41 PM

I wear one Steve.

astronauts, presidents, and adventurers & Eddie who conquored new frontiers

The Laird · 4 August 2011, 06:57 PM

Hi Everyone,

Be nice if the watches could be shown to be once again being worn by adventurers.

Rolex do seem to make a number of models well suited to the adventurer.

Would Rolex consider my mountain biking trips to be that of an adventurer!!!

Willing to supply them photos!!!

Till next time...

The Laird

dalip · 4 August 2011, 06:58 PM

Because those people are no longer personalities.

ExpII · 4 August 2011, 07:03 PM

Well, I wear a Rolex and when I'm in Rome, they do as I do

The Joker · 4 August 2011, 07:05 PM

Nah still got it

xjeeunitx · 4 August 2011, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Because those people are no longer personalities.

I have to agree with Dalip on this one. Also, we don't have anyone cool enough to be even worth filling in for those positions anymore.

Puffy · 4 August 2011, 07:13 PM

Clapton is pretty cool

New strap line, can just imagine it....

"Men who snort, drink, smoke and play riffs 'till you ears bleed wear Rolex watches"

Cru Jones · 4 August 2011, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Because those people are no longer personalities.

exactly! astronauts and adventurers don't capture the public's imagination like they used to.

that, and, i would imagine there's a lot more money to be made directly pandering to, errrrrrr, advertising to the country club set over the polar expedition and mountaineering crew.

dddrees · 4 August 2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru jones

exactly! Astronauts and adventurers don't capture the public's imagination like they used to.

That, and, i would imagine there's a lot more money to be made directly pandering to, errrrrrr, advertising to the country club set over the polar expedition and mountaineering crew.

x2

Doug507 · 4 August 2011, 08:55 PM

Those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with G-Shocks and Suuntos.

Numismatist · 4 August 2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

Because those people are no longer personalities.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

Those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with G-Shocks and Suuntos.

Both sum it up nicely...sadly.

Also, I think it's become less of an actual useful tool and more of a piece of jewelry.

Palakiko · 4 August 2011, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

Those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with G-Shocks and Suuntos.

Rolex IMO seems like a dressier type which when you pay high $$ for vs those dispensable G-Shocks and Suuntos whose look just waits to be abused.

capote · 4 August 2011, 09:12 PM

I guess back in the day most watches weren't that reliable and the high end watches were too fragile so there was a need for Rolex watches. The times has caught up with Rolex. Nowadays watches are jewlery/accesories, can't say I have explored any caves latley with my Exp2

edolecki · 4 August 2011, 09:20 PM

The new frontiers run out over time. We are now the heroes and adventurers wearing Rolex on our wrists. We tackle family vacations, ball room dances, patent applications, social networks, diversifying portfolios, and being generally awesome people.

Slap us on posters and trade advertisements.

Lol-x · 4 August 2011, 09:42 PM

Rolex missed this opportunity with Captain America:

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Seriously the Rolex marketing department needs to extract the digit and get Rolex at the forefront of modern coolness culture

The new EXII soon to be released presents a golden marketing opportunity for Rolex. Maybe they need to give one to Snoop Dog or Paris Hilton.........whatever they do they need to do something to get this brand back to where it should rightfully be

Prince · 4 August 2011, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I wear one Steve.

astronauts, presidents, and adventurers & Eddie who conquored new frontiers

I wear several (not all at once, of course). So... It's astronauts, presidents, adventurers, Eddie and ME who have exquisite taste!!!

Caraptor · 4 August 2011, 09:51 PM

Caesar did not merit the triumphal car more than he that conquers himself. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790)

Lol-x · 4 August 2011, 09:54 PM

I'm not talking about legends......in their own lunch hour.....Bozos!!!

Rolex needs to strike the imagination of the general populous.
Admittedly Rolex may be beyond the financial reach of the general populous these days.
We are quite well aware of the exquisite precision that Rolex brings to the table.......but its the marketing that excites the imagination and stimulates the general buying public into action.

Hence my point: Rolex needs to spark some imagination in the potential buying populous.

MaxCargo · 4 August 2011, 10:09 PM

Hm... If Rolex gave me the new Exp II phantom I could gladly take it to Svalbard and have a fist(paw)fight with polarbears live on TV.
MMA fighting Viking styke
And become a realty show douchebag with a rolex.

Hansch99 · 4 August 2011, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug507

those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with g-shocks and suuntos.

+1

Rockrolex · 4 August 2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

I wear several (not all at once, of course). So... It's astronauts, presidents, adventurers, Eddie and ME who have exquisite taste!!!

Moi aussi, mon ami.

Prince · 4 August 2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Moi aussi, mon ami.

Howdy, Ed my friend!

Strut99GT · 4 August 2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug507

Those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with G-Shocks and Suuntos.

Yup.

mjclark32 · 4 August 2011, 10:47 PM

Maybe they should go back to donating a certain production Rolex to a certain person... like the 18,000,000th Rolex to the member of seal team 6 that shot Bin Laden (which may not work so well in advertising since we're not supposed to know their identity, but you get my drift...).

watchf · 4 August 2011, 11:15 PM

Probably because tennis and golf players (not sure about yachtsmen) earn big bucks and most people look to $$$ as being successful so align Rolex being worn by these sports people as the symbol of success I reckon.

dooder202 · 4 August 2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

Probably because tennis and golf players (not sure about yachtsmen) earn big bucks and most people look to $$$ as being successful so align Rolex being worn by these sports people as the symbol of success I reckon.

+1

WylanB · 4 August 2011, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Nah still got it

Lol now that's adventurous!

learpilot · 4 August 2011, 11:51 PM

Rolex will always be KING.

TattooedGQ · 5 August 2011, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by learpilot

Rolex will always be KING.

So what does that Make Patek??

Anyway, following with an already mentioned point...it's probably due to the fact that Rolex ISN'T really used as a tool watch anymore.

4 August 2011, 06:40 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Has Rolex lost its pizzaz? Once upon a time there were astronauts, presidents, and adventurers who conquored new frontiers that wore Rolex. Today we have tennis and golf players and yachtsmen......... Come on Rolex what's wrong!!!!!?????? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2011, 06:41 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I wear one Steve. astronauts, presidents, and adventurers & Eddie who conquored new frontiers __________________ E

4 August 2011, 06:57 PM	#3
The Laird "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: On a boat!!! Posts: 387	Hi Everyone, Be nice if the watches could be shown to be once again being worn by adventurers. Rolex do seem to make a number of models well suited to the adventurer. Would Rolex consider my mountain biking trips to be that of an adventurer!!! Willing to supply them photos!!! Till next time... The Laird __________________ Nylon Nation Member Tudor Supporter & Vintage Submariner/Explorer & Drilled Lug Hole Fan Vintage Rolex Group Member James Bond Watches Member

4 August 2011, 06:58 PM	#4
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Because those people are no longer personalities. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

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The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Nah still got it Attached Images

4 August 2011, 07:03 PM	#5
ExpII Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: Milgauss, PAM 359 Posts: 390	Well, I wear a Rolex and when I'm in Rome, they do as I do

4 August 2011, 07:13 PM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Clapton is pretty cool New strap line, can just imagine it.... "Men who snort, drink, smoke and play riffs 'till you ears bleed wear Rolex watches" __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 August 2011, 08:55 PM	#11
Doug507 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 167	Those conquering new frontiers these days are doing it with G-Shocks and Suuntos. __________________ GMT Master II 16760 Submariner 14060M

4 August 2011, 09:12 PM	#14
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I guess back in the day most watches weren't that reliable and the high end watches were too fragile so there was a need for Rolex watches. The times has caught up with Rolex. Nowadays watches are jewlery/accesories, can't say I have explored any caves latley with my Exp2

4 August 2011, 09:20 PM	#15
edolecki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: Boston Watch: DD TOG 16253 TBird Posts: 262	The new frontiers run out over time. We are now the heroes and adventurers wearing Rolex on our wrists. We tackle family vacations, ball room dances, patent applications, social networks, diversifying portfolios, and being generally awesome people. Slap us on posters and trade advertisements.

4 August 2011, 09:42 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Rolex missed this opportunity with Captain America: Seriously the Rolex marketing department needs to extract the digit and get Rolex at the forefront of modern coolness culture The new EXII soon to be released presents a golden marketing opportunity for Rolex. Maybe they need to give one to Snoop Dog or Paris Hilton.........whatever they do they need to do something to get this brand back to where it should rightfully be __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2011, 09:51 PM	#18
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	Caesar did not merit the triumphal car more than he that conquers himself. - Ben Franklin (1706-1790)

4 August 2011, 09:54 PM	#19
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I'm not talking about legends......in their own lunch hour.....Bozos!!! Rolex needs to strike the imagination of the general populous. Admittedly Rolex may be beyond the financial reach of the general populous these days. We are quite well aware of the exquisite precision that Rolex brings to the table.......but its the marketing that excites the imagination and stimulates the general buying public into action. Hence my point: Rolex needs to spark some imagination in the potential buying populous. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

4 August 2011, 10:09 PM	#20
MaxCargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EU Watch: DSSD Posts: 537	Hm... If Rolex gave me the new Exp II phantom I could gladly take it to Svalbard and have a fist(paw)fight with polarbears live on TV. MMA fighting Viking styke And become a realty show douchebag with a rolex.

4 August 2011, 10:47 PM	#25
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Maybe they should go back to donating a certain production Rolex to a certain person... like the 18,000,000th Rolex to the member of seal team 6 that shot Bin Laden (which may not work so well in advertising since we're not supposed to know their identity, but you get my drift...). __________________

4 August 2011, 11:15 PM	#26
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Probably because tennis and golf players (not sure about yachtsmen) earn big bucks and most people look to $$$ as being successful so align Rolex being worn by these sports people as the symbol of success I reckon.

4 August 2011, 11:51 PM	#29
learpilot "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: gary Location: Naples,FL Watch: TT GMTII ,SUB c, Posts: 337	Rolex will always be KING.

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