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Timekeep111 · 27 March 2019, 03:06 PM

What does the title mean to you?
Does it mean Captain of industry?
Does it mean a man who has purchased the pinnacle of style and admiration?
What is everyone’s definition of the title?

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Black_5 · 27 March 2019, 04:55 PM

Shallow.
Why would anybody want themselves to be defined by something they own?

Is this meant to make him a better person than “Man of Casio”.

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Timekeep111 · 27 March 2019, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_5

Shallow.
Why would anybody want themselves to be defined by something they own?

Is this meant to make him a better person than “Man of Casio”.

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Hahahaha love it.

I put the question out there as I have seen many views on this point on WUS and was curious about how the Rolex guys (me included) feel about the term.

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THC · 27 March 2019, 08:57 PM

Austin Powers - Man of Mystery

GoingPlaces · 27 March 2019, 09:45 PM

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Austin Powers - Man of Mystery

Get's my vote. There hasn't been anyone even close.

derekhayden · 27 March 2019, 09:37 PM

What does the title mean to you?
You are an unpaid spokesperson for a material product.
Does it mean Captain of industry?
Means you want to be perceived as a captain of industry but more than likely are not.
Does it mean a man who has purchased the pinnacle of style and admiration?
No because he hasn't purchased the pinnacle of either.
What is everyone’s definition of the title?
Maybe a salesperson at a boutique could be considered a man/woman of Rolex...I may just have to change my AD's contact name in my phone

Timekeep111 · 28 March 2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by derekhayden

What does the title mean to you?
You are an unpaid spokesperson for a material product.
Does it mean Captain of industry?
Means you want to be perceived as a captain of industry but more than likely are not.
Does it mean a man who has purchased the pinnacle of style and admiration?
No because he hasn't purchased the pinnacle of either.
What is everyone’s definition of the title?
Maybe a salesperson at a boutique could be considered a man/woman of Rolex...I may just have to change my AD's contact name in my phone

What does it mean to me? It means someone that has hit a milestone in life at home or work etc.
no I’m not a Rolex spy or anything. I have seen lots of different opinions on the title so I thought I’d throw it out there and see what the Rolex dudes think themselves.

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GradyPhilpott · 28 March 2019, 05:05 AM

To me, it means nothing, without some clarification.

The Libertine · 28 March 2019, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

To me, it means nothing, without some clarification.

Means nothing to me as well.

1William · 28 March 2019, 09:09 PM

No meaning without context. I like that Casio.

beshannon · 28 March 2019, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Timekeep111

What does the title mean to you?

Nothing

FTX I · 28 March 2019, 10:01 PM

Nothing to me as well

bobernet · 28 March 2019, 11:46 PM

People likely spent more on their college education, car, home, vacation, etc.

Man of UCLA
Man of Bachelors Degree
Man of BMW
Man of House
Man of Trip to Fiji

Hmm, no, I don’t think those phrases make any sense in defining a person.

Man of Integrity
Man of Charity
Man of his Word
Man of Faith

Maybe that comparison is helpful...

tudorbaja27 · 29 March 2019, 12:23 AM

Zero

AzPaul · 29 March 2019, 12:29 AM

I'm more a, Man of La Mancha, type.

Star Ferry · 29 March 2019, 12:37 AM

He might be the most boring or odious guy ever, but he has a nice watch

CRM114 · 29 March 2019, 10:08 AM

With the advent of IG etc, the odds are tilting in favor of him being a superficial, posing Super-douche.

Timekeep111 · 29 March 2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

With the advent of IG etc, the odds are tilting in favor of him being a superficial, posing Super-douche.

This is the impression I get from the phrase as well.

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~JJ · 29 March 2019, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Timekeep111

This is the impression I get from the phrase as well.

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So were you just sending out a trolling question to get additional negative viewpoints that align with your premise?

SPMN · 29 March 2019, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ~JJ

So were you just sending out a trolling question to get additional negative viewpoints that align with your premise?

The OP referenced WUS. He probably came across a prolific poster over there who genuinely writes about what it is to be a “Man of Rolex.” I’ve never been able to figure out if that dude genuinely believes what he’s writing or if he’s just a very committed long-term troll.

Timekeep111 · 29 March 2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ~JJ

So were you just sending out a trolling question to get additional negative viewpoints that align with your premise?

No

Oscarpapa · 29 March 2019, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

With the advent of IG etc, the odds are tilting in favor of him being a superficial, posing Super-douche.

Haha good. Yes to me someone who has fallen hook, line and sinker for all the BS marketing hype.

didyunt · 29 March 2019, 10:30 AM

this is just a plain statement to me because there is no good clarification

enjoythemusic · 29 March 2019, 11:00 PM

Means absolutely nothing to me.

That phrase in not used as anything to gain traction in any way in human society imho. It's like saying a Man Of La Mancha.

Oh, wait, that did mean something. Hmmm.... LOL

Brew · 30 March 2019, 01:19 AM

Someone had a preposition problem.

HL65 · 30 March 2019, 01:25 AM

Strange.

2ltdjorn · 30 March 2019, 03:47 AM

My Rolex is for me. it represents a goal/milestone. it reminds me of hardwork. it reminds me of commitments and responsibility.

Timekeep111 · 30 March 2019, 07:47 AM

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My Rolex is for me. it represents a goal/milestone. it reminds me of hardwork. it reminds me of commitments and responsibility.

That’s how I took it too.

Blansky · 30 March 2019, 03:55 AM

I've never heard the term Man of Rolex.

It sounds like some poser thing.

Ridiculous.

droptopman · 30 March 2019, 04:08 AM

Never thought about it like that. I just like Rolex and enjoy wearing em. No sure what it means other than I like watches and especially Subs.

27 March 2019, 03:06 PM	#1
Timekeep111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 276	Man of Rolex What does the title mean to you? Does it mean Captain of industry? Does it mean a man who has purchased the pinnacle of style and admiration? What is everyone’s definition of the title? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

28 March 2019, 05:05 AM	#8
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,353	To me, it means nothing, without some clarification. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

29 March 2019, 12:23 AM	#14
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Zero __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

29 March 2019, 12:29 AM	#15
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,243	I'm more a, Man of La Mancha, type. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

29 March 2019, 11:00 PM	#24
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,670	Means absolutely nothing to me. That phrase in not used as anything to gain traction in any way in human society imho. It's like saying a Man Of La Mancha. Oh, wait, that did mean something. Hmmm.... LOL __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

27 March 2019, 04:55 PM	#2
Black_5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Melbourne Posts: 189	Shallow. Why would anybody want themselves to be defined by something they own? Is this meant to make him a better person than “Man of Casio”. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2019, 08:57 PM	#4
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,512	Austin Powers - Man of Mystery

27 March 2019, 09:37 PM	#6
derekhayden "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor BBGMT Posts: 778	What does the title mean to you? You are an unpaid spokesperson for a material product. Does it mean Captain of industry? Means you want to be perceived as a captain of industry but more than likely are not. Does it mean a man who has purchased the pinnacle of style and admiration? No because he hasn't purchased the pinnacle of either. What is everyone’s definition of the title? Maybe a salesperson at a boutique could be considered a man/woman of Rolex...I may just have to change my AD's contact name in my phone

28 March 2019, 09:09 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,146	No meaning without context. I like that Casio.

28 March 2019, 10:01 PM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Nothing to me as well

28 March 2019, 11:46 PM	#13
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	People likely spent more on their college education, car, home, vacation, etc. Man of UCLA Man of Bachelors Degree Man of BMW Man of House Man of Trip to Fiji Hmm, no, I don’t think those phrases make any sense in defining a person. Man of Integrity Man of Charity Man of his Word Man of Faith Maybe that comparison is helpful...

29 March 2019, 12:37 AM	#16
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	He might be the most boring or odious guy ever, but he has a nice watch

29 March 2019, 10:08 AM	#17
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	With the advent of IG etc, the odds are tilting in favor of him being a superficial, posing Super-douche.

29 March 2019, 10:30 AM	#23
didyunt Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 129	this is just a plain statement to me because there is no good clarification

30 March 2019, 01:19 AM	#25
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Someone had a preposition problem.

30 March 2019, 01:25 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,474	Strange. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 March 2019, 03:47 AM	#27
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,102	My Rolex is for me. it represents a goal/milestone. it reminds me of hardwork. it reminds me of commitments and responsibility. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

30 March 2019, 03:55 AM	#29
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,203	I've never heard the term Man of Rolex. It sounds like some poser thing. Ridiculous.

30 March 2019, 04:08 AM	#30
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Never thought about it like that. I just like Rolex and enjoy wearing em. No sure what it means other than I like watches and especially Subs. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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