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Thatguy · 21 January 2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by withthesword

just a thought, but i sorta thought people in their kind of position didn't really need a watch. they have a whole staff of people catering to their every whim, and probably a handful of assistants who can tell him when and where to do what whenever he needs.

reminds me of that timberlake movie where he stood out like a sore thumb because he ran in a city full of rich people. they thought it odd because they had all the time in the world and had no need to run.

I don't think most if us need a watch since I would guess most carry cell phones.

Grumpy Badger · 21 January 2013, 09:55 AM

They were't born president, though.

What you say may be true and I'm sure they would never be allowed to be late but a man will have lived 40, 50, 60 years looking at his watch a hundred times a day and it would be weird to then take it off when you become president.

Also he still has a bit of a private life... Maybe he wants to boil an egg or watch a tv program at 9.30...?!

bscepter · 21 January 2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by withthesword

just a thought, but i sorta thought people in their kind of position didn't really need a watch.

fair point. but that being said, does any of us really need one? the time is everywhere: mobile phones, on the stove/microwave. on your computer. i have many friends who don't wear watches.

xjeeunitx · 21 January 2013, 10:42 AM

I have seen Pres Obama rock a Panerai as well.

Widows Son · 21 January 2013, 01:28 PM

The Vulcain Cricket was called the " Presidents Watch" long before Rolex. Eisenhower, Nixon, and Johnson wore them. Eisenhower also wore a Universal Tri Complex (SP?). JFK was seen wearing a tank Cartier and a tank Omega. The Bushe's and Clinton wore Ironmen I believe. Ford was offered a Rolex, turned it down while in office, then he was turned down when he asked for one after he left office. He later purchased one himself.

andyboy39 · 21 January 2013, 06:15 PM

Timex, Hamilton...

Demosthene · 21 January 2013, 10:38 PM

Any watch is appropriate provided they do their job properly!
Personal preference would be a Speedmaster gifted by NASA.

SUBversive · 21 January 2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Demosthene

Any watch is appropriate provided they do their job properly!
Personal preference would be a Speedmaster gifted by NASA.

I was thinking speedmaster would be cool.

But everything has implications nowadays. Especially with the short news cycle. Too bad the implications are only based on cost. I watched a rich political contender go around last election wearing Nixon watches....

VICI · 22 January 2013, 03:18 AM

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bscepter · 22 January 2013, 03:19 AM

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love that ad.

capote · 22 January 2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bscepter

love that ad.

Yeah, its a cool ad. Powerful men doesn't wait for the phone to ring

snowbird · 22 January 2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by geekyjeff

Clinton does wear Panerai but I don't think until he left office. Attachment 349256

I believe that's right. One reason he used to wear Timex was the company was a significant employer in Arkansas, at least when he was governor there.

bayerische · 22 January 2013, 06:44 PM

What is "my President" wearing?

Sauli Niinistö:

Beek · 22 January 2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

What is "my President" wearing?

Sauli Niinistö:

My president is wearing his invisible watch....

bayerische · 22 January 2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Beek

My present is wearing his invisible watch....

21 January 2013, 09:55 AM	#32
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bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	What is "my President" wearing? Sauli Niinistö: __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	I have seen Pres Obama rock a Panerai as well.

21 January 2013, 01:28 PM	#35
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	The Vulcain Cricket was called the " Presidents Watch" long before Rolex. Eisenhower, Nixon, and Johnson wore them. Eisenhower also wore a Universal Tri Complex (SP?). JFK was seen wearing a tank Cartier and a tank Omega. The Bushe's and Clinton wore Ironmen I believe. Ford was offered a Rolex, turned it down while in office, then he was turned down when he asked for one after he left office. He later purchased one himself.

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Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Any watch is appropriate provided they do their job properly! Personal preference would be a Speedmaster gifted by NASA.

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