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The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 12:41 AM

Just came across this on Facebook's Vintage Rolex Forum, posted by another member and thought I'd share it... I like it!

joe100 · 7 June 2014, 12:57 AM

You'll love it until you see the price of one in the FS section!

The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 01:01 AM

Really? Elaborate! Ha Ha

ExplorerChris · 7 June 2014, 01:12 AM

I could be wrong but I thought the price tag on it was $500

The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 01:21 AM

Wow, that's pricey.

rolex_DateJust · 7 June 2014, 01:23 AM

That's nothing lol. I've seen them go upwards of $1k

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 June 2014, 01:32 AM

Yeah... a "Triplock" Salviati glass crown paperweight with the "Wave" pattern on the base but lacking its box would be about USD 300... 500 is over the top imho.

The 2005 Twinlock Salviati paperweight with box and leather pouch however is USD 1,000+ these days..

datejust24 · 7 June 2014, 01:33 AM

thats absolute insanity ...cool piece but simply not worth that..

iazrollie · 7 June 2014, 01:46 AM

It's cool looking, but a little tacky. It's like screaming to your co-workers, "look at me. I have a ROLEX."

Lion · 7 June 2014, 01:54 AM

Many Rolex related merchandise can get very expensive on the secondary market...but the items are really cool looking. It would be fun to start a collection but be prepared to have deep pockets!!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 June 2014, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iazrollie

It's cool looking, but a little tacky. It's like screaming to your co-workers, "look at me. I have a ROLEX."

It's funny how perception of Rolex accessories can differ...

Personally, I find especially the green Salviati paperweight one of the nicest and most discreet Rolex accessories ever made... it's made by the famous Italian Salviati glassworks and is a piece of art in its own right. It doesn't even say "ROLEX" but just has that crown embossed on it...

I believe I have all paperweights commissioned by Rolex and made by other companies, including a frosted glass cube, a heavy bronze and a Sterling silver one...all of them say "ROLEX" except that Salviati crystal paperweight in the green Rolex corporate colour.

Most "tacky" Rolex accessory would be the "Rolex Cap" imho... now I have quite a few versions of Rolex caps (one of them not having been commissioned by Rolex, btw) but apart from one time long ago when I wore a Rolex cap on a pic posted here in connection with (I think it was a group buy??), I could never see myself wearing a Rolex cap in public... it's just tacky if you ask me.

Mack Bolan · 7 June 2014, 02:31 AM

Funny, I just posted this pic a couple of min ago in another thread about how my Brother in law won this tourney but never got a watch...this is what they gave him. A paper weight essentially.

Then I noticed this thread

ExplorerChris · 7 June 2014, 02:37 AM

I'd rather use the $1000 towards a Rolex that screams I have a Rolex rather than I have $1000 glass Rolex paperweight

Travelair007 · 7 June 2014, 02:49 AM

just buy a Rolex and use it as a paperweight....problem solved!!

The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flagada2009

just buy a Rolex and use it as a paperweight....problem solved!!

Brilliant!

The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 04:24 AM

As per my last post, I'll use my Sub for now!

Just out of curiosity, how much are they going for in Blighty?

Alfredo. · 7 June 2014, 04:26 AM

Looks Great. There is a seller on eBay in the Netherlands that has a few for sale. Around 700 USD I think.

JohnBaker3 · 7 June 2014, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

You'll love it until you see the price of one in the FS section!

+ 10

The Sub-lime One · 7 June 2014, 08:10 AM

Sounds good! Is it Ceramic and does it have the glidelock clasp?

crowncollection · 7 June 2014, 09:00 AM

Look great but too expensive I would rather put the money towards another watch

tkerrmd · 7 June 2014, 10:09 AM

Yup very nice!

kegan · 7 June 2014, 10:23 AM

Darn only looked at this expecting to see some cool Deep-sea shots

Rolexpharm · 7 June 2014, 10:45 AM

Whoa so cool!!! I have never seen one of those before

Racerdj · 7 June 2014, 10:47 AM

Looks great

The_Walrus · 7 June 2014, 08:43 PM

He is one on the bay for £2000 ???

Look at this on eBay:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=221265393206

OFFICIAL ROLEX SALVIATI CRYSTAL PAPERWEIGHT

Fair Dinkum....

padi56 · 7 June 2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolex_DateJust

That's nothing lol. I've seen them go upwards of $1k

But only to those that were willing to pay for something that was given away free for marketing.

Mr. K · 7 June 2014, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

I'd rather use the $1000 towards a Rolex that screams I have a Rolex rather than I have $1000 glass Rolex paperweight

This!

Art 1 · 7 June 2014, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

But only to those that were willing to pay for something that was given away free for marketing.

Lots of people are. Same with old movie posters and other things. Autographs even.

ltmgeller · 7 June 2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExplorerChris

I'd rather use the $1000 towards a Rolex that screams I have a Rolex rather than I have $1000 glass Rolex paperweight

X2

The Sub-lime One · 8 June 2014, 12:40 AM

I wouldn't pay anywhere near those prices but like it very much nonetheless...

7 June 2014, 12:41 AM	#1
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	Paperweight Just came across this on Facebook's Vintage Rolex Forum, posted by another member and thought I'd share it... I like it! Attached Images

7 June 2014, 12:57 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You'll love it until you see the price of one in the FS section! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 June 2014, 01:12 AM	#4
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	I could be wrong but I thought the price tag on it was $500 __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

7 June 2014, 01:32 AM	#7
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah... a "Triplock" Salviati glass crown paperweight with the "Wave" pattern on the base but lacking its box would be about USD 300... 500 is over the top imho. The 2005 Twinlock Salviati paperweight with box and leather pouch however is USD 1,000+ these days.. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 June 2014, 01:46 AM	#9
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	It's cool looking, but a little tacky. It's like screaming to your co-workers, "look at me. I have a ROLEX." __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

7 June 2014, 01:01 AM	#3
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	Really? Elaborate! Ha Ha

7 June 2014, 01:21 AM	#5
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	Wow, that's pricey.

7 June 2014, 01:23 AM	#6
rolex_DateJust 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Sergio Location: Miami, FL Watch: Yes please! Posts: 1,781	That's nothing lol. I've seen them go upwards of $1k

7 June 2014, 01:33 AM	#8
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	thats absolute insanity ...cool piece but simply not worth that..

7 June 2014, 01:54 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Many Rolex related merchandise can get very expensive on the secondary market...but the items are really cool looking. It would be fun to start a collection but be prepared to have deep pockets!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

7 June 2014, 02:31 AM	#12
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	Funny, I just posted this pic a couple of min ago in another thread about how my Brother in law won this tourney but never got a watch...this is what they gave him. A paper weight essentially. Then I noticed this thread Attached Images

7 June 2014, 02:37 AM	#13
ExplorerChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Explorer II 16550 Posts: 1,401	I'd rather use the $1000 towards a Rolex that screams I have a Rolex rather than I have $1000 glass Rolex paperweight __________________ There's a crown for every achievement A Watch Is Just A Watch A Rolex Is A Timepiece

7 June 2014, 02:49 AM	#14
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	just buy a Rolex and use it as a paperweight....problem solved!!

7 June 2014, 04:24 AM	#16
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	As per my last post, I'll use my Sub for now! Just out of curiosity, how much are they going for in Blighty?

7 June 2014, 04:26 AM	#17
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Looks Great. There is a seller on eBay in the Netherlands that has a few for sale. Around 700 USD I think.

7 June 2014, 08:10 AM	#19
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	Sounds good! Is it Ceramic and does it have the glidelock clasp? Last edited by mailman; 7 June 2014 at 09:06 PM.. Reason: Removed content

7 June 2014, 09:00 AM	#20
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Paperweight Look great but too expensive I would rather put the money towards another watch __________________ watches many

7 June 2014, 10:09 AM	#21
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Yup very nice!

7 June 2014, 10:23 AM	#22
kegan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 606	Darn only looked at this expecting to see some cool Deep-sea shots

7 June 2014, 10:45 AM	#23
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	Whoa so cool!!! I have never seen one of those before

7 June 2014, 10:47 AM	#24
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Looks great __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

7 June 2014, 08:43 PM	#25
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	He is one on the bay for £2000 ??? Look at this on eBay: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=221265393206 OFFICIAL ROLEX SALVIATI CRYSTAL PAPERWEIGHT Fair Dinkum....

8 June 2014, 12:40 AM	#30
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	I wouldn't pay anywhere near those prices but like it very much nonetheless...

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