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txrob779 · 30 September 2008, 07:50 AM

My wife and I went riding our motorcycles with some friends this weekend. We went to the highest volume Harley dealership in the southwest US. They have weekend parties there, bands, food, free beer and tons of bikes and people. After that we went to our local watering hole, a biker friendly place called The Underground Ice House in downtown Ft. Worth. We'll 5 of us are sitting outside and having a beer in the beautiful weather when 2 guys ride up, dismount and sit at the table next to us. I notice right off one of them is wearing a Rolex but it takes me a few minutes to notice that it's a black dial Explorer II. After 15 minutes and some BS'ing back and forth I ask," Hey man, is that an Explorer II (I am wearing my 16610 Sub)". He responds, " No, it's a Rolex". I about spit out my beer and said, "yeah I can see that, but is it the Explorer II Model". He looks at it and says, " Oh yeah, I guess it is".

Yikes......just yikes is all I can say, he was on a $50,000 custom chopper too.

Bisquitlips · 30 September 2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by txrob779

My wife and I went riding our motorcycles with some friends this weekend. We went to the highest volume Harley dealership in the southwest US. They have weekend parties there, bands, food, free beer and tons of bikes and people. After that we went to our local watering hole, a biker friendly place called The Underground Ice House in downtown Ft. Worth. We'll 5 of us are sitting outside and having a beer in the beautiful weather when 2 guys ride up, dismount and sit at the table next to us. I notice right off one of them is wearing a Rolex but it takes me a few minutes to notice that it's a black dial Explorer II. After 15 minutes and some BS'ing back and forth I ask," Hey man, is that an Explorer II (I am wearing my 16610 Sub)". He responds, " No, it's a Rolex". I about spit out my beer and said, "yeah I can see that, but is it the Explorer II Model". He looks at it and says, " Oh yeah, I guess it is".

Yikes......just yikes is all I can say, he was on a $50,000 custom chopper too.

Ya gotta LOVE that Rolex name! Yeah for marketing!

Just goes to show some people have more money than...

chicagowatchman · 30 September 2008, 07:55 AM

:thu mbsup:

mretzloff · 30 September 2008, 08:16 AM

He obviously bought the watch for the name, not what's behind it.

busa180 · 30 September 2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by txrob779

My wife and I went riding our motorcycles with some friends this weekend. We went to the highest volume Harley dealership in the southwest US. They have weekend parties there, bands, food, free beer and tons of bikes and people. After that we went to our local watering hole, a biker friendly place called The Underground Ice House in downtown Ft. Worth. We'll 5 of us are sitting outside and having a beer in the beautiful weather when 2 guys ride up, dismount and sit at the table next to us. I notice right off one of them is wearing a Rolex but it takes me a few minutes to notice that it's a black dial Explorer II. After 15 minutes and some BS'ing back and forth I ask," Hey man, is that an Explorer II (I am wearing my 16610 Sub)". He responds, " No, it's a Rolex". I about spit out my beer and said, "yeah I can see that, but is it the Explorer II Model". He looks at it and says, " Oh yeah, I guess it is".

Yikes......just yikes is all I can say, he was on a $50,000 custom chopper too.

Great story, but then lets face it, what more can one expect from any man that will spend $50K on a Harley (always breaks down) Davidson.

toph · 30 September 2008, 08:32 AM

Ed Rooney · 30 September 2008, 08:38 AM

that sort of thing Is not all that uncommon.

MrCowboy99 · 30 September 2008, 08:46 AM

glad it wasn't me... I don't own a explorer and only have a Road King but do live in Tarrant County.

Z-Sub · 30 September 2008, 09:17 AM

May be he didn't but the watch........

James T · 30 September 2008, 09:19 AM

lol

oneillba · 30 September 2008, 09:40 AM

I like to know what I own and buy in detail. I haven't gotten to the point in my life where I can buy things willy nilly without knowing anything about them. Working hard for things makes accomplishments more satisfing when you finally reach them, IMHO.

East Bay Rider · 30 September 2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by oneillba

i like to know what i own and buy in detail. I haven't gotten to the point in my life where i can buy things willy nilly without knowing anything about them. Working hard for things makes accomplishments more satisfing when you finally reach them, imho.

Yes. I'm the same way. I research nearly everything I buy. It's fun.

kdon999 · 30 September 2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by oneillba

I like to know what I own and buy in detail. I haven't gotten to the point in my life where I can buy things willy nilly without knowing anything about them. Working hard for things makes accomplishments more satisfing when you finally reach them, IMHO.

Very true. Dude must have been a trust fund baby.

Dalton · 30 September 2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by busa180

Great story, but then lets face it, what more can one expect from any man that will spend $50K on a Harley (always breaks down) Davidson.

I doubt the CUSTOM CHOPPER was a harley.

BigHat · 30 September 2008, 10:04 AM

Sadly, b*obs with more money than brains buy Rolex more than any other luxury brand. You just have to learn to deal with it. Have you seen some of the truly serious threads started here lately?

It's clear to me that many rich folks that aren't true WIS don't wish to wear the same brand of watch as this guy. AP, VC and PP should be paying him. You'd never have that happen with another top brand.

Frampton · 30 September 2008, 10:48 AM

I don't understand the anger. I have a friend who bought a brand new gold day date. He is completely clueless about it. He saw it; he liked it; he bought it. He is not a trust fund baby. He's a hard working guy who can afford a 20k watch. I'm not sure how that makes him a boob, or an idiot, or a bad guy. By way of comparison, my wife doesn't know a thing about diamonds but owns a bunch of them because they look pretty and make her happy. It doesn't make her a bad person for enjoying something beautiful.

tom33455 · 30 September 2008, 11:07 AM

Why the obvious disdain? I say give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps he is not so obsessed with the details and it didn't immediately register what you were saying/asking. I say give everyone the benefit of the doubt and not assume that "he has more money than brains". Or, on the other hand, all prospective buyers should be given a written test...........including history and reference numbers...........if they fail, no rolex!!
Just my $.02.

Widows Son · 30 September 2008, 12:36 PM

I wouldn't be too hard on him. I was at lunch the other day and saw a guy next to me wearing a TT Date, or Datejust. I complimented him on his beautiful watch and asked which it was. He looked down at it, studied it a minute and mumbled something. I don't think he knew which one it was. I have several Rolex's and couldn't possibly tell you the model #'s. I know what they're called, but couldn't tell you which model has which type hands, movements, ect...I also have several vintage Hamiltons. Except for my Lambert, I don't know what they're called.

30 September 2008, 07:50 AM	#1
txrob779 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 488	Clueless Rolex Owner My wife and I went riding our motorcycles with some friends this weekend. We went to the highest volume Harley dealership in the southwest US. They have weekend parties there, bands, food, free beer and tons of bikes and people. After that we went to our local watering hole, a biker friendly place called The Underground Ice House in downtown Ft. Worth. We'll 5 of us are sitting outside and having a beer in the beautiful weather when 2 guys ride up, dismount and sit at the table next to us. I notice right off one of them is wearing a Rolex but it takes me a few minutes to notice that it's a black dial Explorer II. After 15 minutes and some BS'ing back and forth I ask," Hey man, is that an Explorer II (I am wearing my 16610 Sub)". He responds, " No, it's a Rolex". I about spit out my beer and said, "yeah I can see that, but is it the Explorer II Model". He looks at it and says, " Oh yeah, I guess it is". Yikes......just yikes is all I can say, he was on a $50,000 custom chopper too.

30 September 2008, 07:55 AM	#3
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	:thu mbsup: __________________ Men's Platinum Day Date Masterpiece Men's 18k Day Date Crown Collection Men's Franck Muller 18k Conquistador Cortez Men's SS Cartier Pasha MEMBER # 5534 USA CHICAGO IL

30 September 2008, 08:16 AM	#4
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	He obviously bought the watch for the name, not what's behind it. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

30 September 2008, 08:32 AM	#6
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	__________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

30 September 2008, 09:17 AM	#9
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	May be he didn't but the watch........ __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

30 September 2008, 08:38 AM	#7
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	that sort of thing Is not all that uncommon.

30 September 2008, 08:46 AM	#8
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	glad it wasn't me... I don't own a explorer and only have a Road King but do live in Tarrant County.

30 September 2008, 09:19 AM	#10
James T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Baby! Watch: submariner 16610 Posts: 860	lol __________________ James T

30 September 2008, 09:40 AM	#11
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I like to know what I own and buy in detail. I haven't gotten to the point in my life where I can buy things willy nilly without knowing anything about them. Working hard for things makes accomplishments more satisfing when you finally reach them, IMHO. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

30 September 2008, 10:04 AM	#15
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Sadly, b*obs with more money than brains buy Rolex more than any other luxury brand. You just have to learn to deal with it. Have you seen some of the truly serious threads started here lately? It's clear to me that many rich folks that aren't true WIS don't wish to wear the same brand of watch as this guy. AP, VC and PP should be paying him. You'd never have that happen with another top brand.

30 September 2008, 10:48 AM	#16
Frampton "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 74	I don't understand the anger. I have a friend who bought a brand new gold day date. He is completely clueless about it. He saw it; he liked it; he bought it. He is not a trust fund baby. He's a hard working guy who can afford a 20k watch. I'm not sure how that makes him a boob, or an idiot, or a bad guy. By way of comparison, my wife doesn't know a thing about diamonds but owns a bunch of them because they look pretty and make her happy. It doesn't make her a bad person for enjoying something beautiful.

30 September 2008, 11:07 AM	#17
tom33455 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: TK Location: S. Florida Watch: 16750 Posts: 129	Who cares??? Why the obvious disdain? I say give the guy the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps he is not so obsessed with the details and it didn't immediately register what you were saying/asking. I say give everyone the benefit of the doubt and not assume that "he has more money than brains". Or, on the other hand, all prospective buyers should be given a written test...........including history and reference numbers...........if they fail, no rolex!! Just my $.02. Last edited by tom33455; 30 September 2008 at 11:23 AM.. Reason: addon

30 September 2008, 12:36 PM	#18
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	I wouldn't be too hard on him. I was at lunch the other day and saw a guy next to me wearing a TT Date, or Datejust. I complimented him on his beautiful watch and asked which it was. He looked down at it, studied it a minute and mumbled something. I don't think he knew which one it was. I have several Rolex's and couldn't possibly tell you the model #'s. I know what they're called, but couldn't tell you which model has which type hands, movements, ect...I also have several vintage Hamiltons. Except for my Lambert, I don't know what they're called.

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