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Bisquitlips · 19 April 2009, 11:33 PM

As I am still a newb, I don't know if it is OK to post a link to another forum (I don't think it is) so I am taking the time to post this in its entirety here. Mods, please remove this if I am out of line.

I stumbled across it and thought it was very worthy. It's too bad the man resigned, or as some believe was forced to resign. He had some great ideas and thoughts about the timepiece we all love.

Enjoy!

Photo of a gardener that works the Rolex grounds at the HQ. Notice the ss DJ and the Rolex emblem on the front of the pants.

ayecarumba · 20 April 2009, 01:57 AM

Thanks Richard....enjoyed reading it!

Kokyuryoku · 20 April 2009, 02:18 AM

Very interesting. Thanks for posting it.

TheVTCGuy · 20 April 2009, 02:19 AM

Yes, thanks for posting Richard, it was very interesting. My favorite part was where he says Rolex is: Passion. I guess that's the best way to describe how I feel about the brand.

Bisquitlips · 20 April 2009, 03:04 AM

I was interested to see that he thought the future of Rolex was women. I have to agree!

This probably means that we will see a lot more models for the ladies coming soon or perhaps it is that women are buy more and more 40mm Rolexes that typically have been purchased by men in the past.

I think we will see a lot of marketing toward this and perhaps see a lot of billboards with women sporting the 40mm models!

chicagowatchman · 20 April 2009, 05:18 AM

Interesting piece!!!

Makes me wonder more than ever why he stepped down....It apears Rolex flowed through his blood.....

TheVTCGuy · 20 April 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I was interested to see that he thought the future of Rolex was women. I have to agree!

This probably means that we will see a lot more models for the ladies coming soon or perhaps it is that women are buy more and more 40mm Rolexes that typically have been purchased by men in the past.

I think we will see a lot of marketing toward this and perhaps see a lot of billboards with women sporting the 40mm models!

Agreed 100%. There seems to be a "trend" or a movement forward of women wearing the 40MM (suposed) "men's size" watches. Personally, I love it!!!!

Boopie · 20 April 2009, 05:21 AM

Thanks for the post.

It would be funny to find a Rolex logo on a pair of Dickies work pants...

Bisquitlips · 20 April 2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Agreed 100%. There seems to be a "trend" or a movement torward of women wearing the 40MM (suposed) "men's size" watches. Personally, I love it!!!!

I do too! If Rolex really wants to accelerate their growth then they must turn the watch world on its ear and heavily market celebrity women wearing 40mm watches.

I would love to see a couple of commercials with the women of sports wearing the 40mm timepieces. I bet it would cause a huge interest among women.

Say Ana Inanovic wearing the Milgaus GV or perhaps Venus Williams wearing the iconic Daytona while on court.

Stephanie Rice would look great in a 40mm Platinum YM, a Sub for SD!

Lol-x · 20 April 2009, 11:40 AM

Very interesting interview, especially the comment about not being subject to financial analysts.

I think the new CEO has a background in fanancial analysis.

Also the comment about being able to buy the next best building to Buckingham Palace. How does one reconcile that with the closing down of Beverley Hills? One can't

Latrodectus · 20 April 2009, 01:59 PM

Very interesting and good to read...I wonder what the real story is behind his "retirement"

Thank you Richard!

19 April 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Interview with Patrick Heiniger. Very good!! As I am still a newb, I don't know if it is OK to post a link to another forum (I don't think it is) so I am taking the time to post this in its entirety here. Mods, please remove this if I am out of line. I stumbled across it and thought it was very worthy. It's too bad the man resigned, or as some believe was forced to resign. He had some great ideas and thoughts about the timepiece we all love. Enjoy! Photo of a gardener that works the Rolex grounds at the HQ. Notice the ss DJ and the Rolex emblem on the front of the pants. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

20 April 2009, 01:57 AM	#2
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Thanks Richard....enjoyed reading it! __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

20 April 2009, 02:18 AM	#3
Kokyuryoku "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Rye Location: Japan Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,156	Very interesting. Thanks for posting it. __________________ 'The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited'*- Morihei Ueshiba -* Omega 3570.50 (77mil) Rolex 16610 (V) Rolex 1601 (1966) Seiko BM

20 April 2009, 03:04 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	I was interested to see that he thought the future of Rolex was women. I have to agree! This probably means that we will see a lot more models for the ladies coming soon or perhaps it is that women are buy more and more 40mm Rolexes that typically have been purchased by men in the past. I think we will see a lot of marketing toward this and perhaps see a lot of billboards with women sporting the 40mm models! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

20 April 2009, 05:18 AM	#6
chicagowatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago IL Watch: Platinum DDMasterp Posts: 1,983	Interesting piece!!! Makes me wonder more than ever why he stepped down....It apears Rolex flowed through his blood..... __________________ 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

20 April 2009, 02:19 AM	#4
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Yes, thanks for posting Richard, it was very interesting. My favorite part was where he says Rolex is: Passion. I guess that's the best way to describe how I feel about the brand.

20 April 2009, 05:21 AM	#8
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Thanks for the post. It would be funny to find a Rolex logo on a pair of Dickies work pants...

20 April 2009, 11:40 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Very interesting interview, especially the comment about not being subject to financial analysts. I think the new CEO has a background in fanancial analysis. Also the comment about being able to buy the next best building to Buckingham Palace. How does one reconcile that with the closing down of Beverley Hills? One can't __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 April 2009, 01:59 PM	#11
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Very interesting and good to read...I wonder what the real story is behind his "retirement" Thank you Richard! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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