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Old 31 August 2016, 02:36 PM   #1
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We really need one of those controversial threads about now...

Come on guys, let's liven this forum up a little eh!? Enough of the selfies, and vacation pics, my Tumi self indulgence photos and Gerardos incredible meals (actually, scratch that, keep those coming Gerardo ) Let's start one of those jucy threads we all like to dig our teeth in to. You know the ones I'm talking about:

" Iconic "


One word replies like: "Congratulations"


And, ANYTHING that has to do with my friend Jocke


I KNOW we have it in us!!!! Come one now, don't be shy. WHO is going to start!?
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Old 31 August 2016, 02:40 PM   #2
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Old 31 August 2016, 02:41 PM   #3
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This thread will be Iconic... hitting the Suscribe button right now!
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Old 31 August 2016, 02:43 PM   #4
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...maybe: 'Is it safe to post -Is it safe- threads on TRF with your Rolex?'
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Old 31 August 2016, 02:44 PM   #5
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...or, post you 'Iconic Rolex Pic' here
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Old 31 August 2016, 02:44 PM   #6
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You need to start with in inane rant Paul. Something ridiculous that you hate that everyone can latch onto. It needs to be easy to ridicule, but not offensive. It's a delicate recipe, for certain, but I know you have it in you.

Here's a gratuitous beach bikini picture to get those juices flowing...











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Old 31 August 2016, 02:55 PM   #7
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Old 31 August 2016, 03:04 PM   #8
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As you know, Paul, I have absolutely no strong (or otherwise controversial) opinions on any topics !!! I'm as mainstream as they come !

Therefore, someone else will need to start it
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Old 31 August 2016, 03:13 PM   #9
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can we exclude:
a) Do you need a watchwinder;
b) Is ALS better than PP
c) Dufour wears a Datograph an dthus its the best watch in the universe
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Old 31 August 2016, 03:19 PM   #10
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What about who will be the next President .
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Old 31 August 2016, 03:26 PM   #11
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What about who will be the next President .
President of TRF - I thought that was Steve??
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Old 31 August 2016, 04:21 PM   #12
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Who'll be the starting QB of the 49ers? Let's start a petition reinstate skyluxe?

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Old 31 August 2016, 04:22 PM   #13
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Is it safe to wear your dssd while at a "high end spa" in las Vegas?

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Old 31 August 2016, 04:47 PM   #14
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Is it safe to carry your watch winder containing your iconic watches whilst holidaying in the Caribbean and wearing torn T-shirt and shorts to the local AD to seek a 20% discount on a gold DD (is it too blingy?) or should I buy a PP instead. Will it prejudice the negotiation if I park my self-driving Tesla outside the A/D? If the salesperson compliments me on my DSSD should I pretend it's a fake? If I finally buy the DD should I sleep with it on and wear it through the airport security checkpoint?
In any case, show me a picture of you with your money, house, luxury car, trophy wife, watch collection.
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Old 31 August 2016, 05:28 PM   #15
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You need to start with in inane rant Paul. Something ridiculous that you hate that everyone can latch onto. It needs to be easy to ridicule, but not offensive. It's a delicate recipe, for certain, but I know you have it in you.

Here's a gratuitous beach bikini picture to get those juices flowing..

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Is it safe to carry your watch winder containing your iconic watches whilst holidaying in the Caribbean and wearing torn T-shirt and shorts to the local AD to seek a 20% discount on a gold DD (is it too blingy?) or should I buy a PP instead. Will it prejudice the negotiation if I park my self-driving Tesla outside the A/D? If the salesperson compliments me on my DSSD should I pretend it's a fake? If I finally buy the DD should I sleep with it on and wear it through the airport security checkpoint?
In any case, show me a picture of you with your money, house, luxury car, trophy wife, watch collection.
not forgetting what should i think if the salesman is wearing a Rolex and has told me I am Number 1 on the list!
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Old 31 August 2016, 06:07 PM   #17
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Is it safe to carry your watch winder containing your iconic watches whilst holidaying in the Caribbean and wearing torn T-shirt and shorts to the local AD to seek a 20% discount on a gold DD (is it too blingy?) or should I buy a PP instead. Will it prejudice the negotiation if I park my self-driving Tesla outside the A/D? If the salesperson compliments me on my DSSD should I pretend it's a fake? If I finally buy the DD should I sleep with it on and wear it through the airport security checkpoint?
In any case, show me a picture of you with your money, house, luxury car, trophy wife, watch collection.
R - you are just toooo funny!
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Old 31 August 2016, 06:09 PM   #18
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Is it safe to carry your watch winder containing your iconic watches whilst holidaying in the Caribbean and wearing torn T-shirt and shorts to the local AD to seek a 20% discount on a gold DD (is it too blingy?) or should I buy a PP instead. Will it prejudice the negotiation if I park my self-driving Tesla outside the A/D? If the salesperson compliments me on my DSSD should I pretend it's a fake? If I finally buy the DD should I sleep with it on and wear it through the airport security checkpoint?
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, nailed it Rocky
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Old 31 August 2016, 06:34 PM   #19
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You need to start with in inane rant Paul. Something ridiculous that you hate that everyone can latch onto. It needs to be easy to ridicule, but not offensive. It's a delicate recipe, for certain, but I know you have it in you.

Here's a gratuitous beach bikini picture to get those juices flowing...











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I just vomited in my mouth
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Old 31 August 2016, 08:16 PM   #20
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hi paul...please include nato straps in the rant....
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Old 31 August 2016, 08:27 PM   #21
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I'll be traveling to Seoul soon. Is it safe to wear there? I mean it is kinda close to North Korea right?


Also what do you guys usually do going through airport security? I don't want to set off the metal detector.

Speaking of which how goes the hobby Paul? Have you found my Rolex I lost on the beach in San Diego yet?
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Old 31 August 2016, 08:44 PM   #22
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I just vomited in my mouth
That's horrible Paul. Nothing cleans the palate like a nice desert. Here ya go!










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Old 31 August 2016, 08:51 PM   #23
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Abdullah, dude, I'm sat in a four star hotel restaurant in Brisbane and you post that? Not cool mate, not cool




I vomited in my mouth again though. Shiraz is awful on the way back up.
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Old 31 August 2016, 10:12 PM   #24
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Is it safe to carry your watch winder containing your iconic watches whilst holidaying in the Caribbean and wearing torn T-shirt and shorts to the local AD to seek a 20% discount on a gold DD (is it too blingy?) or should I buy a PP instead. Will it prejudice the negotiation if I park my self-driving Tesla outside the A/D? If the salesperson compliments me on my DSSD should I pretend it's a fake? If I finally buy the DD should I sleep with it on and wear it through the airport security checkpoint?
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Bingo.....
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Old 31 August 2016, 10:57 PM   #25
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Can the AD's discount in Sweden?


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Old 31 August 2016, 11:06 PM   #26
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Is it safe to clean Tumi luggage while wearing a Rollie! (using the word Rollie should get a few riled up)
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Old 31 August 2016, 11:09 PM   #27
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If I'm a government offical wearing a PM Rolex, is it safe to raise the minimum wage to $15? Does Oysterflex change this equation at all ?

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Old 31 August 2016, 11:20 PM   #28
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Old 31 August 2016, 11:22 PM   #29
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Old 31 August 2016, 11:58 PM   #30
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