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Old 23 February 2008, 05:40 PM   #1
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Cool or Just Sad?

Hi all,
I just came across this and I can't quite decide if this is a cool Rolex accessory or if it would be really sad to have this as a welcome mat?
I think I am probably leaning toward SAD.
What do you think?

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Old 23 February 2008, 06:10 PM   #2
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Why sad? I guess the thought of folks wiping their feet on anything Rolex would be kind of a contradiction, eh...
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Old 23 February 2008, 06:30 PM   #3
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Old 23 February 2008, 06:40 PM   #4
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Old 23 February 2008, 06:59 PM   #5
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Why sad? I guess the thought of folks wiping their feet on anything Rolex would be kind of a contradiction, eh...
Perhaps it is just me, but I just can't understand why anybody would want a piece of AD's carpet edge bound to use as a door mate.
It is like the Sweatshirts with the Daytona etc... on them (Chronowear I think the guy calls it) it just seems a little over the top to me.
Most of us don't want to draw attention to our watches when we wear them, so why would you want to have a Rolex mat at home or wear a top with a Rolex watch printed on it, don't get me wrong I think the Chronowear designs look cool, but I personally would never wear one?
Like everything though, it is all down to personal choice
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Old 23 February 2008, 07:05 PM   #6
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I know a few that'd use it as a mattress
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Old 23 February 2008, 07:14 PM   #7
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Don't let Jocke see it... He'll use it for a car floormat or something. Wall hanging? Worksurface for changing bracelets? Photo backdrop? Place mat? Hemorrhoid pad? I think he needs one... Why not, he's got everything else Rolex
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Old 23 February 2008, 08:52 PM   #8
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I would not want to advertise to anyone looking to break into your house that you can afford expensive jewelry, Peter
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Old 23 February 2008, 09:02 PM   #9
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Sad !
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Old 23 February 2008, 10:00 PM   #10
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Old 23 February 2008, 10:04 PM   #11
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I'm leaning on the side of SAD !
Rolex make great watches but I'm sure their doormats are pretty standard :)
Besides your neighbours will think you stole it from your Local AD :)
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Old 23 February 2008, 10:04 PM   #12
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Old 23 February 2008, 10:15 PM   #13
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Sad. Most of us get carried away with our WIS habits but it does seem sensible to keep some sort of limits.

I wonder if owners of these things also have Rolex coronet tattoos and name their kids after watches (have you met my Daughter Daytona and my son Milgaus?).

I say enjoy Rolex, but get a life!

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Old 23 February 2008, 10:53 PM   #14
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Old 23 February 2008, 11:19 PM   #15
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Old 24 February 2008, 12:39 AM   #16
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Someone reciently posted a link to a green Rolex briefcase on the bay, it was fricken hideous looking and someone bought it for like $300.....pure madness, a GREEN briefcase....GREEN....
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Old 24 February 2008, 12:44 AM   #17
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No way. Why would you advertise something like that to any would-be visitor? I'll enjoy my Rolex watch and my Rolex books. For a welcome mat, a simple "Welcome" will do.
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Old 24 February 2008, 02:41 AM   #18
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I wonder if owners of these things also have Rolex coronet tattoos and name their kids after watches (have you met my Daughter Daytona and my son Milgaus?).

HMMMMMM! I could have named my son Platty!
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Old 24 February 2008, 02:44 AM   #19
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I wonder if owners of these things also have Rolex coronet tattoos and name their kids after watches (have you met my Daughter Daytona and my son Milgaus?).

HMMMMMM! I could have named my son Platty!
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Old 24 February 2008, 02:46 AM   #20
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Not stalking your around the forum, but I just had a thought. Sometimes I feel like a Rolex door mat!
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Old 24 February 2008, 02:52 AM   #21
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Old 24 February 2008, 03:00 AM   #22
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At some point it is more "bragging" than just enjoying a great a watch...lame.
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Old 24 February 2008, 06:32 AM   #23
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Don't all you guys have one of these?
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Old 24 February 2008, 06:40 AM   #24
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Odd that it's only 2 inches by 3 inches. Must be for a midget's house. Hmm, who could that be here.... (yes, I know it was a typo).
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Old 24 February 2008, 07:04 AM   #25
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At some point it is more "bragging" than just enjoying a great a watch...lame.
I think you run the risk of offending someone who could not afford a Rolex (hey look at me...) whilst at the same time looking like a norbert to those of us fortunate enough to be able purchase one.

Not a good look!
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Old 24 February 2008, 07:06 AM   #26
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In other words, I agree with Goldenbear.........
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