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JJ Irani · 30 September 2007, 04:31 AM

Hey guys,

Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum?

Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!!

Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!!

EvEr34 · 30 September 2007, 04:32 AM

Without a doubt. They would stupid be not to. Hey it's free market research.

Incurable · 30 September 2007, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey guys,

Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum?

Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!!

Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!!

Dream on...

Nice thought though. On that premise, maybe I should join a McLaren forum

...

Ironstark · 30 September 2007, 04:45 AM

Put me down for the Bugatti Veyron forum.

Zack · 30 September 2007, 04:50 AM

It could be you JJ since we know you have tons of experience spying on sheep!

frostie · 30 September 2007, 04:54 AM

frostie · 30 September 2007, 04:54 AM

It could be possible as Ever34 said it's free market research.

Jocke · 30 September 2007, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey guys,

Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum?

Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!!

Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!!

Yes I´m sure they do because:

You are the king here and Patrick Heiniger the king at Rolex
have copying your haircut.

Jocke

advocatia · 30 September 2007, 05:09 AM

Free Rolex? I would settle for an up to date manual with my new $6000 GMT IILV.

Blue Bull · 30 September 2007, 05:13 AM

Its me !!! I get to report back directly to Rolex HQ in China .

Chris B · 30 September 2007, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironstark

Put me down for the Bugatti Veyron forum.

I'm Brian, & so's my wife!

tomski12 · 30 September 2007, 05:41 AM

Most publicity savvy corporations do have people staffed to scour newspapers and websites for the word on the street. So, I would not doubt that they have someone peruse this website on a regular basis. Possibly, drop nuggets of information on occasion.

Floridadogg · 30 September 2007, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey guys,

Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum?

Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!!

Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!!

ROLEX USA will give you all the dead flys you can eat.

the186element · 30 September 2007, 07:24 AM

Thats why I'm 186

cjj14u · 30 September 2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey guys,

Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum?

Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!!

Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!!

Board operators should be able to tell by tracing IP address usage.

Any from the exact area of Rolex HQ?

ROLEXAHOLIC · 30 September 2007, 12:43 PM

There is a spy among us!!!!!

Tools · 30 September 2007, 12:53 PM

Spys !!!

What are they spying on.....

.........most of the time we can't string a half dozen posts together and stay on subject..

Maybe they tune in ocassionally just for a good laugh

(Ironstark...Do you report to the Boss what you see here ? c'mon, be truthful)

Rawhyde · 30 September 2007, 01:00 PM

One of AD's says that Rolex monitors watch forums. He also asked me to please never even HINT at the name of his establishment. From what he tells me, Rolex is likely to give him heat about being mentioned on a Rolex forum even if I give him a good reference...ESPECIALLY if I brag about a particularly good deal.

If this is true, and I'm inclined to believe this guy, then Rolex USA has a very strange business model!

Anybody else have a similar story? If so, any idea WHY??!?

Rawhyde

frostie · 30 September 2007, 01:05 PM

Well rawhyde you story is interesting. I do believe that rolex has hired people to check watch forums for sure.

Letsgodiving · 30 September 2007, 01:31 PM

Incognito. A wolf in sheeps clothing!

frostie · 30 September 2007, 01:35 PM

Gaijin · 30 September 2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rawhyde

One of AD's says that Rolex monitors watch forums. He also asked me to please never even HINT at the name of his establishment. From what he tells me, Rolex is likely to give him heat about being mentioned on a Rolex forum even if I give him a good reference...ESPECIALLY if I brag about a particularly good deal.

If this is true, and I'm inclined to believe this guy, then Rolex USA has a very strange business model!

Anybody else have a similar story? If so, any idea WHY??!?

Rawhyde

True. My AD has asked that I never publicly say the name of the AD here. They do not want Rolex to know of thier discounts.

I only give the name of the AD to others here via PM.

Mrdi · 30 September 2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Spys !!!

What are they spying on.....

.........most of the time we can't string a half dozen posts together and stay on subject..

Maybe they tune in ocassionally just for a good laugh

(Ironstark...Do you report to the Boss what you see here ? c'mon, be truthful)

Good place to establish the common denominator.

JAD3703 · 30 September 2007, 10:24 PM

I know of several retail-based companies that employ people to follow unofficial forums that involve their business / products. It is common sense to do so and a free market assessment tool. Having said that, not sure if Rolex is / would, but I would do so in their shoes.

Anyway, just my thoughts.

James

Prince · 30 September 2007, 10:26 PM

I think it was President!

SSD · 30 September 2007, 11:36 PM

Seems Rolex is pretty serious about price control/ uniformimty. But if they're going for marketing research the effect there seems negligable. NOW: HOW did I know there'd be a reference to spies in sheeps' clothing???????

frostie · 30 September 2007, 11:38 PM

30 September 2007, 04:31 AM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I sometimes wonder if there's a Rolex spy on our forum!! Hey guys, Do any of you think there could possibly be someone from Rolex spying on our forum? Would be kinda interesting if someone were on all the time reading our posts and the enthusiasm that prevails on this board!! Some of us might even wind up with the occasional free Rolex from Geneva!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 September 2007, 01:00 PM	#18
Rawhyde Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Craig Location: NW Georgia Watch: Blue Sub+Tud Chron Posts: 834	One of AD's says that Rolex monitors watch forums. He also asked me to please never even HINT at the name of his establishment. From what he tells me, Rolex is likely to give him heat about being mentioned on a Rolex forum even if I give him a good reference...ESPECIALLY if I brag about a particularly good deal. If this is true, and I'm inclined to believe this guy, then Rolex USA has a very strange business model! Anybody else have a similar story? If so, any idea WHY??!? Rawhyde Last edited by Lol-x; 30 September 2007 at 01:04 PM.. Reason: language

30 September 2007, 10:24 PM	#24
JAD3703 Non-Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UTC-5 Toronto, ON Posts: 515	I know of several retail-based companies that employ people to follow unofficial forums that involve their business / products. It is common sense to do so and a free market assessment tool. Having said that, not sure if Rolex is / would, but I would do so in their shoes. Anyway, just my thoughts. James __________________ "AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM - "I'll either find a way or make one"

30 September 2007, 10:26 PM	#25
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I think it was President! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

30 September 2007, 11:36 PM	#26
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Seems Rolex is pretty serious about price control/ uniformimty. But if they're going for marketing research the effect there seems negligable. NOW: HOW did I know there'd be a reference to spies in sheeps' clothing??????? __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

30 September 2007, 04:32 AM	#2
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Without a doubt. They would stupid be not to. Hey it's free market research.

30 September 2007, 04:45 AM	#4
Ironstark TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rolex world Watch: SS/W Skydweller Posts: 527	Put me down for the Bugatti Veyron forum.

30 September 2007, 04:50 AM	#5
Zack deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Everywhere Watch: 16610 Posts: 447	It could be you JJ since we know you have tons of experience spying on sheep!

30 September 2007, 04:54 AM	#6
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30 September 2007, 05:09 AM	#9
advocatia Banned Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Andy Location: Florida USA Watch: PAM 422 GMTIIC Posts: 868	Free Rolex? I would settle for an up to date manual with my new $6000 GMT IILV.

30 September 2007, 05:13 AM	#10
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Its me !!! I get to report back directly to Rolex HQ in China .

30 September 2007, 05:41 AM	#12
tomski12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orlando, FL-Movin Posts: 75	Most publicity savvy corporations do have people staffed to scour newspapers and websites for the word on the street. So, I would not doubt that they have someone peruse this website on a regular basis. Possibly, drop nuggets of information on occasion.

30 September 2007, 07:24 AM	#14
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	Thats why I'm 186

30 September 2007, 12:43 PM	#16
ROLEXAHOLIC Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: usa Watch: 116528 Posts: 376	*There is a spy among us!!!!!*

30 September 2007, 12:53 PM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Spys !!! What are they spying on..... .........most of the time we can't string a half dozen posts together and stay on subject.. Maybe they tune in ocassionally just for a good laugh (Ironstark...Do you report to the Boss what you see here ? c'mon, be truthful)

30 September 2007, 01:05 PM	#19
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Well rawhyde you story is interesting. I do believe that rolex has hired people to check watch forums for sure.

30 September 2007, 01:31 PM	#20
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Incognito. A wolf in sheeps clothing!

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