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AK797 · 14 May 2014, 11:53 PM

Little dick syndrome.

Cru Jones · 15 May 2014, 12:00 AM

"he" is much less polarizing than before, but, the writing is just way too much and not at all funny. trying too hard.

McLovin · 15 May 2014, 12:15 AM

The Snob prefers vintage Rolex. He thought the new Pepsi GMT should have been issued in SS rather than WG. He approves of the new Sea Dweller. Putting aside his snobby shtick, a lot of people on this forum agree with his conclusions.

Presa canary · 15 May 2014, 12:49 AM

I sometimes enjoy his opinions. This was just one hard read that could have been summed up in 3 or 4 sentences. Reminded me of that dbag Miller that did Monday night football for a minute. References of people that hardly anyone has heard of, and even more could care less....

Dagmus · 15 May 2014, 01:10 AM

I actually feel that he doesn't think about the new to watches consumer.

HogwldFLTR · 15 May 2014, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagmus

I actually feel that he doesn't think about the new to watches consumer.

I haven't a clue what this means.

Michael N Q8 · 15 May 2014, 01:22 AM

He is sophisticated rhetorician intoxicated by the exuberance of his own verbosity.

tkerrmd · 15 May 2014, 01:22 AM

Not sure what his agenda is?

Widows Son · 15 May 2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Not sure what his agenda is?

Entertainment, pure and simple. As for his attitude, his name is the WATCH SNOB!!!!!! What do you expect!!!!????

Mystro · 15 May 2014, 02:28 AM

The problem is a newbie stumbles across his rantings and believes the watch community is really like this....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Entertainment, pure and simple. As for his attitude, his name is the WATCH SNOB!!!!!! What do you expect!!!!????

elcompa · 15 May 2014, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Not sure what his agenda is?

It's a "self licking ice cream cone" for entertainment's sake. Nothing more, nothing less.

RolexJNJ · 15 May 2014, 01:47 AM

One thing is for sure, he definitely lives up to his moniker of snob!

Gary. · 15 May 2014, 02:02 AM

He said "o'er".

He has nothing useful to say on any subject.

Nycturbovr6 · 15 May 2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary.

He said "o'er".

He has nothing useful to say on any subject.

That's great!

unclesallie · 15 May 2014, 02:04 AM

The writing is stupendously self indulgent, and as mentioned here by others, just plain difficult to understand. That said, I think he means that he hates the DSSD, but likes the new Sea Dweller, because the Sea Dweller is more of a practical tool watch with elegant design, and the DSSD is a self indulgent, heavy, badly designed watch unworthy of Rolex.
To which I say: b.s. It's whatever people enjoy. I happen not to like the DSSD because of its bulk and weight. I'm not sure about the new Sea Dweller, but it's not my favorite either, because it has no magnifier over the date field. So that's it.

Rondineli · 15 May 2014, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesallie

The writing is stupendously self indulgent, and as mentioned here by others, just plain difficult to understand. That said, I think he means that he hates the DSSD, but likes the new Sea Dweller, because the Sea Dweller is more of a practical tool watch with elegant design, and the DSSD is a self indulgent, heavy, badly designed watch unworthy of Rolex.
To which I say: b.s. It's whatever people enjoy. I happen not to like the DSSD because of its bulk and weight. I'm not sure about the new Sea Dweller, but it's not my favorite either, because it has no magnifier over the date field. So that's it.

Soooooo... you agree with him in substance, but not in form?

wantonebad · 15 May 2014, 02:16 AM

Didn't we, or someone here figure out that this "gentleman" is actually a group of writers that kind of tag-team on a watch news all taking the same "couture-girl" stance on watches. Meaning nothing is good enough, nothing is cool enough and everything is open to droll criticism. I thought that was the case, I'll dig some more and try and find that post.

SeaAndSky · 15 May 2014, 02:17 AM

Did anyone actually get through the whole article? The verbose windbag lost me somewhere along the way.

sennheiserz · 15 May 2014, 02:24 AM

When it comes to meta-watch entertainment, Archie Luxury > Watch Snob, but not by much...

Sent from a block of 904L steel

Jack T · 15 May 2014, 02:40 AM

One thing you can't argue with:

Rolex is the best known watch among people that don't know much about watches.

IAN1 · 15 May 2014, 04:30 AM

Got a headache reading that..

ghotihead2001 · 15 May 2014, 04:47 AM

i disagree with most of you all....i like the WS as entertainment and often (as is mentioned about) if you can see past the schtick there is some good info/thought at the root of the opinions therein

TimeOnHand · 15 May 2014, 12:18 PM

Blah... Blah...blah... Blah... And Blah...

Furbo · 15 May 2014, 05:06 PM

I'd love to comment on the article, but I've already forgotten all that he said, nothing of substance to remember.

GradyPhilpott · 15 May 2014, 05:25 PM

I find it hard to believe that so many people had problems following the snob's narrative.

It is true that some of his literary references are a bit esoteric, but much of it references what should be common knowledge.

I understand that many members don't have time to devote to reading everything in full, especially if one has a prejudice against the author, however taking a little time to google the phrases that the snob uses would be very enlightening.

This article was both informative and entertaining. It's a shame that so many give up so readily.

lipjin · 15 May 2014, 05:30 PM

Haha watch snob articles are awesome. Especially the one on the Deepsea

I still own one anyway

sierra11b · 15 May 2014, 05:31 PM

The watch snob had and always be synonymous with Archie Luxury IMHO. Although watching Archie's ridiculous rants makes me feel sorry for him and me feel like a better person.

Not sure what's more annoying... His opinion or the pop-up ads on the site?

GradyPhilpott · 15 May 2014, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sierra11b

The watch snob had and always be synonymous with Archie Luxury IMHO.

I am at a loss how you could equate the obviously well-educated writers who have a near impeccable command of the English language, history, and literature and who collectively compose the persona of the Watch Snob with that foul-mouth, nincompoop Archie Luxury.

Viv Savage · 15 May 2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I am at a loss how you could equate the obviously well-educated writers who have a near impeccable command of the English language, history, and literature and who collectively compose the persona of the Watch Snob with that foul-mouth, nincompoop Archie Luxury.

Apparently Archie has ceased to be. A self imposed banishment due to his mental health.

GradyPhilpott · 16 May 2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viv Savage

Apparently Archie has ceased to be. A self imposed banishment due to his mental health.

Or lack thereof, perhaps.

15 May 2014, 01:10 AM	#5
Dagmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Newman Location: Fredericksburg Watch: Rolex Posts: 148	His reviews are awful I actually feel that he doesn't think about the new to watches consumer.

15 May 2014, 01:22 AM	#7
Michael N Q8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Kuwait Watch: Daytona SS White Posts: 496	He is sophisticated rhetorician intoxicated by the exuberance of his own verbosity. __________________ 116520 Daytona white, 116500 Daytona black, 126600 SD, Speedmaster Pro, 116710BLNR GMT II, Speedmaster trilogy 57, Breitling Navitimer A23322, Seiko SKX007J, Seiko Mini turtle PADI, Seiko 5 Sport Diver.

15 May 2014, 02:16 AM	#17
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Didn't we, or someone here figure out that this "gentleman" is actually a group of writers that kind of tag-team on a watch news all taking the same "couture-girl" stance on watches. Meaning nothing is good enough, nothing is cool enough and everything is open to droll criticism. I thought that was the case, I'll dig some more and try and find that post. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

15 May 2014, 02:24 AM	#19
sennheiserz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Dave Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: ♛ + Ω + Posts: 601	When it comes to meta-watch entertainment, Archie Luxury > Watch Snob, but not by much... Sent from a block of 904L steel __________________ My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 \| Omega SMP 861 \| Apple Watch SS

15 May 2014, 02:40 AM	#20
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	One thing you can't argue with: Rolex is the best known watch among people that don't know much about watches. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

14 May 2014, 11:53 PM	#1
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Little dick syndrome.

15 May 2014, 12:00 AM	#2
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	"he" is much less polarizing than before, but, the writing is just way too much and not at all funny. trying too hard.

15 May 2014, 12:15 AM	#3
McLovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Watch: SubC Posts: 1,014	The Snob prefers vintage Rolex. He thought the new Pepsi GMT should have been issued in SS rather than WG. He approves of the new Sea Dweller. Putting aside his snobby shtick, a lot of people on this forum agree with his conclusions.

15 May 2014, 12:49 AM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I sometimes enjoy his opinions. This was just one hard read that could have been summed up in 3 or 4 sentences. Reminded me of that dbag Miller that did Monday night football for a minute. References of people that hardly anyone has heard of, and even more could care less....

15 May 2014, 01:22 AM	#8
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Not sure what his agenda is?

15 May 2014, 01:47 AM	#12
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	One thing is for sure, he definitely lives up to his moniker of snob!

15 May 2014, 02:02 AM	#13
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	He said "o'er". He has nothing useful to say on any subject.

15 May 2014, 02:04 AM	#15
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	The writing is stupendously self indulgent, and as mentioned here by others, just plain difficult to understand. That said, I think he means that he hates the DSSD, but likes the new Sea Dweller, because the Sea Dweller is more of a practical tool watch with elegant design, and the DSSD is a self indulgent, heavy, badly designed watch unworthy of Rolex. To which I say: b.s. It's whatever people enjoy. I happen not to like the DSSD because of its bulk and weight. I'm not sure about the new Sea Dweller, but it's not my favorite either, because it has no magnifier over the date field. So that's it.

15 May 2014, 02:17 AM	#18
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Did anyone actually get through the whole article? The verbose windbag lost me somewhere along the way.

15 May 2014, 04:30 AM	#21
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	Got a headache reading that..

15 May 2014, 04:47 AM	#22
ghotihead2001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Breaking bad Posts: 426	i disagree with most of you all....i like the WS as entertainment and often (as is mentioned about) if you can see past the schtick there is some good info/thought at the root of the opinions therein __________________ "There is no fighting in here! This is the war room!" Instagram: @ghotihead2001

15 May 2014, 12:18 PM	#23
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Blah... Blah...blah... Blah... And Blah... __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

15 May 2014, 05:06 PM	#24
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I'd love to comment on the article, but I've already forgotten all that he said, nothing of substance to remember.

15 May 2014, 05:25 PM	#25
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I find it hard to believe that so many people had problems following the snob's narrative. It is true that some of his literary references are a bit esoteric, but much of it references what should be common knowledge. I understand that many members don't have time to devote to reading everything in full, especially if one has a prejudice against the author, however taking a little time to google the phrases that the snob uses would be very enlightening. This article was both informative and entertaining. It's a shame that so many give up so readily. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

15 May 2014, 05:30 PM	#26
lipjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: HK Watch: AP ROC, Nautilus Posts: 1,657	Haha watch snob articles are awesome. Especially the one on the Deepsea I still own one anyway __________________ "We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right" -Nelson Mandela "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices" -Dumbledore Instagram: horolj_

15 May 2014, 05:31 PM	#27
sierra11b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: MkXVIII, 3570.50 Posts: 1,966	The watch snob had and always be synonymous with Archie Luxury IMHO. Although watching Archie's ridiculous rants makes me feel sorry for him and me feel like a better person. Not sure what's more annoying... His opinion or the pop-up ads on the site?

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