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Old 28 January 2023, 02:50 AM   #1
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IWC is really turning me off with Eileen Gu.

IWC really seems to be all-in on sponsoring and promoting that Chinese Communist Party propaganda puppet. My Insta feed is filling up with it. It’s really leaving a sour taste in my mouth. I have one IWC and I really like it, but yuck.
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Old 28 January 2023, 03:28 AM   #2
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IWC really seems to be all-in on sponsoring and promoting that Chinese Communist Party propaganda puppet. My Insta feed is filling up with it. It’s really leaving a sour taste in my mouth. I have one IWC and I really like it, but yuck.
I mean, given the pilot watches based on models given to Nazi pilots, IWC is acting on brand here.
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Old 28 January 2023, 04:47 AM   #3
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The CCP pandering is happening across many luxury brands. Total turn-off.
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Old 28 January 2023, 05:33 AM   #4
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I don’t get it really. It’s an ad and a known athlete. Too many examples of this to count out there. Not sure how it’s that significant.
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Old 28 January 2023, 05:37 AM   #5
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Watches and eye candy. Isn't that a tried and true combination?
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Old 28 January 2023, 05:40 AM   #6
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My parents fled China when the CCP ousted the KMT government. I don't watch NBA basketball anymore, partially because of LeBron Xiames and his questionable financial loyalties.
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