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Rolesor · 4 July 2009, 01:31 PM

As I become more and more fascinated with the Rolex brand during my "saving / hunt" - I, like most people, find myself noticing them more and more in the real world and in the movies / television.

In films they tend to be obvious representatives of money / power (among other things) and I've recently spotted classic models in movies ranging from the Wedding Singer to the newly released Angels and Demons.

I'm wondering what you guys think are the pivotal / legendary characters that wore a rolex weather it be on the silver screen or television - aside from the obvious James Bond that is

.

Looking forward to a great thread!

The GMT Kid · 4 July 2009, 01:37 PM

Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I.

The GMT Kid · 4 July 2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Kid

Tom Selleck in Magnum P.I.

He wore a Pepsi GMT.

Singslinger · 4 July 2009, 01:46 PM

JJ Irani on TRF.

sakuraba · 4 July 2009, 02:07 PM

Paul Newman's Daytona

Lamone · 4 July 2009, 02:31 PM

The GMT Kid said it!
Thomas S. Magnun

Atomant · 4 July 2009, 03:18 PM

Good topic. Well maybe I shall not mention any names here but the reason I like the brand name is because of the famous and the infamous involved. Both extremes.

Colnago · 4 July 2009, 03:47 PM

Jimmy Saville

mcjp6 · 4 July 2009, 04:55 PM

Eric Clapton

DRMOVIE1 · 4 July 2009, 05:10 PM

Fictional Charecters in film... lets see what I have noticed..

Mel Gibson as Dale 'Mac' McKussic (SS SUB) AND

Kurt Russle as Det. Lt. Nicholas 'Nick' Frescia (YG DD OR DJ cant remember)

both in Tequila Sunrise

&

Gene Hackman as Defense Secretary David Brice (WG or PL DD)

in NO WAY OUT

DRMOVIE1 · 4 July 2009, 05:19 PM

oh and i think Alec Baldwin in the famous "brass balls" scene of glen gary glen ross might have been a DD.

escudoturbo · 4 July 2009, 06:26 PM

Richard Geres character in 'Pretty Woman' had a DJ on a jubilee and I was told Steve McDonald(I think) in 'Coronation Street' wear a SS Sub.

Xenophon · 4 July 2009, 07:50 PM

Mel Gibson wears a GMT in Air America

mailman · 4 July 2009, 09:12 PM

Steve McQueen

Prince · 4 July 2009, 09:50 PM

Tenzing Norgay

That's him on the left (with Sir Edmund Hillary on the right). You can barely see the Rolex Explorer model 6350 showing on his left wrist.

Widows Son · 5 July 2009, 12:14 AM

The list is endless..How about General Eisenhower's DD???

djhiram · 5 July 2009, 12:19 AM

Check out the Ocean's movies. (Ocean's 11, Ocean's 12, Ocean's 13) There are Rolex watches everywhere! I believe Brad Pitt's character in the movie - Rusty - wears a TT Sub with a black dial in Ocean's 11 and 12 and wears either a TT or YG GMTIIc in Ocean's 13.

barstoolman · 5 July 2009, 12:19 AM

I believe Lloyd Bridges wore one (Submariner) playing Mike Hunt, the ex-navy frogman, in the classic American television series 'Seahunt" (circa 1958-1961)

chu88y · 5 July 2009, 12:23 AM

Phil Mitchel eastenders sub date

Steve Mcdonald Coronation St sub date

UK members will know them

Rolesor · 5 July 2009, 01:12 AM

I wouldn't call them legendary roles but both courtney cox and jennifer aniston wore rolex at various points through out the friends series.

I believe it was actually when they were the "poorest" as characters ironically - no jobs and such.

They always appeared to be variations of the DJ.

Prince · 5 July 2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

The list is endless..How about General Eisenhower's DD???

Absolutely. I have never seen a photo of that watch, have you? I would LOVE to see it!

Rolex116520 · 5 July 2009, 02:00 AM

Che guevara ( ss sub I think )

Widows Son · 5 July 2009, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Absolutely. I have never seen a photo of that watch, have you? I would LOVE to see it!

If you go to Jakes Watch Blog there's a complete history on the watch. A really great thread.

mborkow · 5 July 2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Absolutely. I have never seen a photo of that watch, have you? I would LOVE to see it!

here it is:
http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-5.html

Prince · 5 July 2009, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

If you go to Jakes Watch Blog there's a complete history on the watch. A really great thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mborkow

here it is:
http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/0...nt-part-5.html

Thanks. The interesting thing is, of course, that he wore a DateJust, and not a Day-Date. I had not seen the photos of his Rolex before. Excellent!

Glad I have a DJ myself after reading that!

Widows Son · 5 July 2009, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Thanks. The interesting thing is, of course, that he wore a DateJust, and not a Day-Date. I had not seen the photos of his Rolex before. Excellent!

Glad I have a DJ myself after reading that!

Yep, that's correct. Neat history on the watch and how it ended up with his valet. Sounds like the General and the Sgt. were very close.

Jimbits76 · 5 July 2009, 03:20 AM

Beatrix Kiddo or The Bride.

SS Daytona...*fake

J

Rolesor · 5 July 2009, 03:21 AM

I know this list is endless thats why I was trying to focus on iconic roles - but its clearly interesting discussing pretty much anybody that is known to wear Rolex!!

Rolesor · 5 July 2009, 03:23 AM

I have a feeling this will be a future "iconic" image.. It's already VERY memorable in my books ;)

Idle Swede · 5 July 2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

The list is endless..How about General Eisenhower's DD???

I'm sure you meant DJ......

4 July 2009, 01:31 PM	#1
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Legendary characters that wore rolex? As I become more and more fascinated with the Rolex brand during my "saving / hunt" - I, like most people, find myself noticing them more and more in the real world and in the movies / television. In films they tend to be obvious representatives of money / power (among other things) and I've recently spotted classic models in movies ranging from the Wedding Singer to the newly released Angels and Demons. I'm wondering what you guys think are the pivotal / legendary characters that wore a rolex weather it be on the silver screen or television - aside from the obvious James Bond that is . Looking forward to a great thread!

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DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	Fictional Charecters in film... lets see what I have noticed.. Mel Gibson as Dale 'Mac' McKussic (SS SUB) AND Kurt Russle as Det. Lt. Nicholas 'Nick' Frescia (YG DD OR DJ cant remember) both in Tequila Sunrise & Gene Hackman as Defense Secretary David Brice (WG or PL DD) in NO WAY OUT

4 July 2009, 05:19 PM	#11
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	oh and i think Alec Baldwin in the famous "brass balls" scene of glen gary glen ross might have been a DD.

4 July 2009, 06:26 PM	#12
escudoturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Baz Location: U.K Watch: Explorer II Posts: 364	Richard Geres character in 'Pretty Woman' had a DJ on a jubilee and I was told Steve McDonald(I think) in 'Coronation Street' wear a SS Sub.

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Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Tenzing Norgay That's him on the left (with Sir Edmund Hillary on the right). You can barely see the Rolex Explorer model 6350 showing on his left wrist. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

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Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	The list is endless..How about General Eisenhower's DD???

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djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Check out the Ocean's movies. (Ocean's 11, Ocean's 12, Ocean's 13) There are Rolex watches everywhere! I believe Brad Pitt's character in the movie - Rusty - wears a TT Sub with a black dial in Ocean's 11 and 12 and wears either a TT or YG GMTIIc in Ocean's 13.

5 July 2009, 12:19 AM	#18
barstoolman Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	I believe Lloyd Bridges wore one (Submariner) playing Mike Hunt, the ex-navy frogman, in the classic American television series 'Seahunt" (circa 1958-1961)

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chu88y Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: LONDON Watch: SDDS Posts: 660	Phil Mitchel eastenders sub date Steve Mcdonald Coronation St sub date UK members will know them

5 July 2009, 01:12 AM	#20
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I wouldn't call them legendary roles but both courtney cox and jennifer aniston wore rolex at various points through out the friends series. I believe it was actually when they were the "poorest" as characters ironically - no jobs and such. They always appeared to be variations of the DJ.

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Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	Che guevara ( ss sub I think )

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5 July 2009, 03:21 AM	#28
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I know this list is endless thats why I was trying to focus on iconic roles - but its clearly interesting discussing pretty much anybody that is known to wear Rolex!!

5 July 2009, 03:23 AM	#29
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	I have a feeling this will be a future "iconic" image.. It's already VERY memorable in my books ;)

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