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mrh1797 · 24 November 2009, 11:13 PM

I heard a local radio show in Colorado yesterday morning and the guest was John Mayer. I was quite impressed with his level of knowledge of watches. Vintage Rolex especially. Sounds to me like he is quite the collector. I have always appreciated his music and now I like him even more, vintage guitars and vintage rolex'...doesnt get any better!

wantonebad · 24 November 2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrh1797

I heard a local radio show in Colorado yesterday morning and the guest was John Mayer. I was quite impressed with his level of knowledge of watches. Vintage Rolex especially. Sounds to me like he is quite the collector. I have always appreciated his music and now I like him even more, vintage guitars and vintage rolex'...doesnt get any better!

Oh, to be young, rich, tall and a musician, the man has the life for sure

Dan Pierce · 24 November 2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Oh, to be young, rich, tall and a musician, the man has the life for sure

That's me! Except for the young and rich part.

P

wantonebad · 24 November 2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

That's me! Except for the young and rich part.

P

I'm right there with ya Dan-O

Dan Pierce · 24 November 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

I'm right there with ya Dan-O

Hey Marc, 2 out of 4 ain't bad.

dP

Erix · 24 November 2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Oh, to be young, rich, tall and a musician, the man has the life for sure

not young, not rich, not tall and not a musician...down the drain I go.

steveseiko · 25 November 2009, 12:07 AM

I like some of his music and he's been with a lot of hot women.

moviefreak · 25 November 2009, 12:41 AM

He loves Rolex that's for sure...

dalip · 25 November 2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

That's me! Except for the young and rich part.

P

keep the cycling up and you'll stay young Dan

mike · 25 November 2009, 12:46 AM

He has an amazing collection. I've seen him post sometimes on several forums.

mrh1797 · 25 November 2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

He has an amazing collection. I've seen him post sometimes on several forums.

It is cool to see somebody with his influence and status actually appreciate these watches as collector pieces. You could hear the passion in his voice when he was talking about the watches he owns. I have always respected his music but I really think he is one of the very few "celebrities" who have remembered where they came from..Great to see!!

kcmo · 25 November 2009, 01:22 AM

I love John's music and his passion for watches is just awesome! Would be great if he posted here sometime!

Widows Son · 25 November 2009, 01:35 AM

I'm batting 0-4!!!

sakuraba · 25 November 2009, 01:53 AM

I heard Orlando Bloom is also another WIS.

Polizeifritz · 25 November 2009, 01:59 AM

I'm just young. 5'6" and not a musician and I certainly am not rich.

dannyp · 25 November 2009, 02:24 AM

I'm tall and young. I think not being the biggest tool in my industry of choice makes up for the rest. His music makes me want to barf.

Sweramic · 25 November 2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

He has an amazing collection. I've seen him post sometimes on several forums.

Any possibility to show us where?

mrh1797 · 25 November 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

I'm tall and young. I think not being the biggest tool in my industry of choice makes up for the rest. His music makes me want to barf.

What a great contribution to the thread!! Thanks

mike · 25 November 2009, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

Any possibility to show us where?

I remember several posts on VRF concerning the Mayer dial. It's been a while though.

multimedia · 25 November 2009, 03:11 AM

Personally I have no idea who this Mr. Mayer is

, but always nice to hear about a "celeb" who seems to know a few things about watches...

Cheers,
Joe

onkyo · 25 November 2009, 03:13 AM

I would be very interested in knowing what pieces he has......

moviefreak · 25 November 2009, 03:31 AM

For the shows he carries like 10 to 15 high end watches and chooses which one to wear... before going to the stage... and I believe he also lets some of his musicians wear some too.. (I am sure they have to return them back...)..

He has been photographed with very nice vintage examples...

JediRolex · 25 November 2009, 04:55 AM

Anyone see him on Austin City Limits, I was not a fan of his music until I saw that episode. He tore it up!!!!!

DWdrummer · 25 November 2009, 05:04 AM

John Mayer is the man. He can play guitar no doubt. His biggest influence was Stevie Ray Vaughn, and it shows in his playing if you listen for it.

Anyway, he is a major watch nut. I have his concert in LA on Blu Ray and I have seen and old Sub on a nato, and what looked like an old Daytona/Cosmograph. He switches out his watches a few times. Its dark so its hard to get a good look at them.

David Woo · 25 November 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

I would be very interested in knowing what pieces he has......

If you google his name and watches, you should get a few hits as he has done some interviews and written a couple of articles about his collection. He's a customer of R Maron.
DW

T5AUS · 25 November 2009, 05:18 AM

http://www.lussori.com/john-mayer-i-...tch-snob-.html

And a bit more goss, geez, I must start working

Orlando Bloom’s WIS Obsession
Posted on May 29th, 2009 Adam Keith No comments

Orlando Bloom's Ref. 1655 Rolex Explorer III’m not the sort of person who gets his jollies from keeping up with what celebrities are wearing, doing, or thinking. However, because I love watches, I do tend to notice what others wear in this category–the famous included. Along with such WIS (”Watch Idiot Savant”) extraordinaires as John Mayer and Eric Clapton, actor Orlando Bloom has proven that when it comes to fine or unusual Rolex timepieces–the obsession is hardcore.

It so happens that one of Bloom’s favorite Rolex models is one of the coolest vintage references of all time–the Ref. 1655 Explorer II, also known as the “Freccione” or occasionally, the “Steve McQueen Explorer II” (odd, as photos with McQueen wearing a Rolex invariably show him with a Submariner). Being a bigtime devotee of the Explorer II–any reference–Ive always respected Bloom’s choice on this one. The Rolex Ref. 1655 has become more and more coveted by collectors each year, who prize its understatement, tool watch credentials, and unique yet slightly quirky dial and 24-hour hand–which stand out from all other Oyster models. Prices have soared in recent years, particularly for choice examples. Bummer, makes me wish I’d acted when these used to go for a comparative song…

However, Rolex Explorer II “Freccione” fans ready to act, can now get their chance to not only have such a superb example–but Bloom’s own, in fact! A group of the actor’s timepieces, including a customized Rolex Milgauss (the current model) and a c.1969 Ref. 1016 Explorer I, will be on the block at a NYC Antiquorum auction on June 11th–to support a UNICEF charity initiative. While I think Bloom might end up experiencing some seller’s remorse over giving up his prized Rolexes, I’m sure they won’t be the last he’ll own. As readers well know from their own experiences, the watch addiction bug is an impossible one to shake!

mike · 25 November 2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by onkyo

I would be very interested in knowing what pieces he has......

Pav, I know he's a COMEX owner as well as seveal vintage Daytonas. I want to say I've seen a couple photos of a Mil. Sub.

At least one PVD Milgauss that Jennifer Aniston was wearing when they were an item.

dannyp · 25 November 2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mrh1797

What a great contribution to the thread!! Thanks

We're all entitled to our opinions, mine just happens to be that he's a doofus and his music sucks.

24 November 2009, 11:13 PM	#1
mrh1797 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: The 505 Watch: Love em' all!! Posts: 1,237	John Mayer loves his watches... I heard a local radio show in Colorado yesterday morning and the guest was John Mayer. I was quite impressed with his level of knowledge of watches. Vintage Rolex especially. Sounds to me like he is quite the collector. I have always appreciated his music and now I like him even more, vintage guitars and vintage rolex'...doesnt get any better!

25 November 2009, 12:41 AM	#8
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	He loves Rolex that's for sure... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

25 November 2009, 01:53 AM	#14
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I heard Orlando Bloom is also another WIS. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

25 November 2009, 03:11 AM	#20
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Personally I have no idea who this Mr. Mayer is , but always nice to hear about a "celeb" who seems to know a few things about watches... Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

25 November 2009, 03:31 AM	#22
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	For the shows he carries like 10 to 15 high end watches and chooses which one to wear... before going to the stage... and I believe he also lets some of his musicians wear some too.. (I am sure they have to return them back...).. He has been photographed with very nice vintage examples... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

25 November 2009, 12:07 AM	#7
steveseiko Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: ON,Canada Watch: DSSD & PO 45.5 Posts: 189	I like some of his music and he's been with a lot of hot women.

25 November 2009, 12:46 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	He has an amazing collection. I've seen him post sometimes on several forums.

25 November 2009, 01:22 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	I love John's music and his passion for watches is just awesome! Would be great if he posted here sometime!

25 November 2009, 01:35 AM	#13
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I'm batting 0-4!!!

25 November 2009, 01:59 AM	#15
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	I'm just young. 5'6" and not a musician and I certainly am not rich.

25 November 2009, 02:24 AM	#16
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	I'm tall and young. I think not being the biggest tool in my industry of choice makes up for the rest. His music makes me want to barf.

25 November 2009, 03:13 AM	#21
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I would be very interested in knowing what pieces he has......

25 November 2009, 04:55 AM	#23
JediRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Derek Location: Chicago Watch: 114060 Posts: 447	Anyone see him on Austin City Limits, I was not a fan of his music until I saw that episode. He tore it up!!!!!

25 November 2009, 05:04 AM	#24
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	John Mayer is the man. He can play guitar no doubt. His biggest influence was Stevie Ray Vaughn, and it shows in his playing if you listen for it. Anyway, he is a major watch nut. I have his concert in LA on Blu Ray and I have seen and old Sub on a nato, and what looked like an old Daytona/Cosmograph. He switches out his watches a few times. Its dark so its hard to get a good look at them.

25 November 2009, 05:18 AM	#26
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	http://www.lussori.com/john-mayer-i-...tch-snob-.html And a bit more goss, geez, I must start working Orlando Bloom’s WIS Obsession Posted on May 29th, 2009 Adam Keith No comments Orlando Bloom's Ref. 1655 Rolex Explorer III’m not the sort of person who gets his jollies from keeping up with what celebrities are wearing, doing, or thinking. However, because I love watches, I do tend to notice what others wear in this category–the famous included. Along with such WIS (”Watch Idiot Savant”) extraordinaires as John Mayer and Eric Clapton, actor Orlando Bloom has proven that when it comes to fine or unusual Rolex timepieces–the obsession is hardcore. It so happens that one of Bloom’s favorite Rolex models is one of the coolest vintage references of all time–the Ref. 1655 Explorer II, also known as the “Freccione” or occasionally, the “Steve McQueen Explorer II” (odd, as photos with McQueen wearing a Rolex invariably show him with a Submariner). Being a bigtime devotee of the Explorer II–any reference–Ive always respected Bloom’s choice on this one. The Rolex Ref. 1655 has become more and more coveted by collectors each year, who prize its understatement, tool watch credentials, and unique yet slightly quirky dial and 24-hour hand–which stand out from all other Oyster models. Prices have soared in recent years, particularly for choice examples. Bummer, makes me wish I’d acted when these used to go for a comparative song… However, Rolex Explorer II “Freccione” fans ready to act, can now get their chance to not only have such a superb example–but Bloom’s own, in fact! A group of the actor’s timepieces, including a customized Rolex Milgauss (the current model) and a c.1969 Ref. 1016 Explorer I, will be on the block at a NYC Antiquorum auction on June 11th–to support a UNICEF charity initiative. While I think Bloom might end up experiencing some seller’s remorse over giving up his prized Rolexes, I’m sure they won’t be the last he’ll own. As readers well know from their own experiences, the watch addiction bug is an impossible one to shake!

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