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17 March 2013, 02:50 PM | #1 |
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Rolex hat
Can anyone explain the big deal about a simple hat that says rolex on it. We are fans of the rolex 24 at Daytona and there seems to a problem acquiring merchandise bearing the rolex logo I can only guess rolex is behind this. Seems strange to put up advertising money and limit the use of the trademark
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17 March 2013, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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Problem as in not available?
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17 March 2013, 04:35 PM | #3 |
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I see the hats for sale all of the time, and I have a couple. They are out there.
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You mean the, "After you read my hat, look at my wrist...then rob me" Hat?
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But many of them are simply are not genuine authorised from Rolex and in many cases copywriter infringements.
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E bay is your source if you want one.
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Yeah, That's definitely one HUGE incentive not to wear one.
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There should be loads around soon with Rolex and F1!
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Some says Breitling too.
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Yep....just took a look at eBay....there are currently four Daytona Rolex caps for sale with an asking price of up to $70+. Or, if you really have more money than you need there is another model for $188. As already said, no guarantee these are authentic and they also serve as a flag to let the muggers know where you are.
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My last purchase was a 114060 at my local AD and I asked for some sort of (any) freebie and they gave me a very nice Rolex green Polo shirt with Rolex embroidered in gold on it. Sweet!! I haven't seen any hats.
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18 March 2013, 02:20 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for the replies, didint think about the look at my hat / steal my watch any more than I worry about my car being stolen from the parking lot of a restaurant or sporting event. I like rolex merchandise like anybody primarily Motorsport items. Was amazed at the eBay prices lol crazy.
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He maybe need a hat?
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You might want to take your hat to an AD to see if its real though
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I dont know how many of these hats/caps would be fake as I dont think theres much of a market for Rolex caps anyway. Fakers have much better ways of spending their time to make money.
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I got one for free from my AD. I don't wear it really.
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It's no different than the NFL or any other owner of a Trademark.. Lots of counterfeits, especially the hi-priced items on e-bay.
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The hat may look neat, but who really wants to go out of your way and advertise your wearing a Rolex. Most people have no clue, but a neon sign would sure solve that problem for you.
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I could wear a $2500 Armani suit and be targeted for the same reasons. Or drive a nice car. Or rare Jordan's. Or a MontBlanc pen. Etc. |
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