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Podmornica · 6 July 2022, 06:41 PM

Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe?

He seems like an honest English lad.

HogwldFLTR · 6 July 2022, 07:18 PM

It interesting, I couldn't understand a word he was saying; what language was he speaking? But seriously, he's echoing (although be it in a bizarre tongue) the sentiments of many I read on another forum of which I participate (WUS). I even see it here as the daily WRUW threads seem to show less and less Rolex and more of other brands. So, although almost unintelligible, he certainly is voicing what I believe has become a popular perspective on Ma Rolex.

Andad · 6 July 2022, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Podmornica

Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe?

He seems like an honest English lad.

You love oxymorons?

Just my Scottish humour.

AlanH · 6 July 2022, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Podmornica

Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe?

He seems like an honest English lad.

He seems like an honest used-car salesman.

Harry-57 · 6 July 2022, 07:33 PM

If Thorpe say Rolex are in danger, they are not in danger.

Old Expat Beast · 6 July 2022, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

You love oxymorons?

Just my Scottish humour.

Another oxymoron

JSCP · 6 July 2022, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by iLovetheAirking

Without sounding arrogant I think Rolex is one of those brands that will never die. Of course, never say never but it's Rolex we're talking about here...as Warren Buffet would say, they have a good 'moat'.

I don't mind Paul Thorpe as much as some on here but I do think he gets too emotional at times, such as with this video.

Agree.

PT = cheap showmanship

Harry-57 · 6 July 2022, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Podmornica

Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe?

I am incapable of hate but I can recognise a self aggrandising, self important pillock [edited]

padi56 · 6 July 2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Andad

Sorry, can't stand Thorpe.

Have to agree but many today believe in everything on the likes of YouTube and so called social media. As many of todays especially those of younger age, whose sole information cupboard is in so called social media,Instagram,Youtube etc. And many now do what ever social media dictates what to buy, or not to buy, as social media have taken over there lives and use of there own brain power to think for themselves.

Giangos · 6 July 2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mactruck

Sorry, not getting tired of this.

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mountainjogger · 6 July 2022, 08:05 PM

No, Rolex is not in trouble.

Moondoggy · 6 July 2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Podmornica

Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe?

He seems like an honest English lad.

100% Mr Daley.

So embarrassing.

beshannon · 6 July 2022, 08:53 PM

How is he a retired watch dealer?

Laughable and totally unwatchable and I still have no idea who he is or why he has any credibility at all. But at least you got him a few clicks and thumbs down. That was the purpose right, to drive clicks to his site?

JSCP · 6 July 2022, 08:56 PM

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send more pics of you enjoying the beach and Rolex! looks really great! Please

enjoythemusic · 6 July 2022, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ensign

Yeah - I can recognize a crook when I see one.

That's what my Jim Cramer reference was alluding to.

FYI: Jim admitted on camera to manipulating Apple stock (let's not forget his Bear Sterns fiasco), i alerted / sent the SEC with all the data they needed to prosecute Jim... nothing happened.

Harry-57 · 6 July 2022, 10:17 PM

I shouldn't have used the P word in my post. It's what I think, but I shouldn't have posted it. Apologies to Paul Thorpe.

mactruck · 6 July 2022, 10:43 PM

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Touché

travisb · 6 July 2022, 10:57 PM

Pretty sure they’re gonna be ok.
His videos are awful.

NachoNeal · 6 July 2022, 11:26 PM

To me that video was so uninteresting, I couldn't get through it.

TheWatchmen · 6 July 2022, 11:48 PM

He’s just a guy trying to make a buck, no fault to him though I don’t care to watch his YouTube videos. I’ve seen a couple in the last few years, and his predictions on what Rolex (in particular) will release or stop production on are almost always wrong.

No fault to him, no one knows and contrary to the BS he claims “on good authority”, he has no idea.

If people watch his videos and he makes money, good on him - I’m just not one of those people.

Rafeeq · 7 July 2022, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've worked in publishing (British English) for over 25 years, and never heard this. Saying "Are Rolex . . ." in that particular context is just lazy/poor English, which might be (wrongly) used on either side of the Atlantic, and is not a particularly British thing (and certainly not considered correct).

Huh, thanks, Adam--I thought I had encountered that construction before and presumed it was standard, but apparently not! How 'bout things like "crew," "family," etc.--these can be plural in Commonwealth English, can't they?

superpop · 7 July 2022, 12:03 AM

I stopped watching after hearing "offerized dealer" for the 5th time.

Fleetlord · 7 July 2022, 01:34 AM

What I find interesting is how self absorbed the watch collecting hobby is.

The vast majority of Rolex customers WANT ROLEX. They will continue to BUY ROLEX. They couldn't care less about any of the jibber jabber we go on about on these forums and the videos.

They don't know a Submariner from a GMT, but they WANT ROLEX.

They don't know who Paul Thorpe is and would probably think watching a YouTube video about watches would be crazy. Who watches videos about watches???

Most of my allies, colleagues and acquaintances wouldn't know an IWC from an Omega...no matter how much money and celebrity endorsement money they throw at Tom Brady or George Clooney. But, they all ask me about ROLEX. ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX.

They want Rolex, because it is the "BEST" and that in turn makes the person wearing one feel they are the "BEST". Money is SAFE in ROLEX. "Why would anyone buy a watch that is worth less after you buy it" ? "Who does that" ??

Once you get out of the WIS culture, it really is just that simple...

So, no Rolex isn't in any danger whatsoever.

waterking · 7 July 2022, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree but many today believe in everything on the likes of YouTube and so called social media. As many of todays especially those of younger age, whose sole information cupboard is in so called social media,Instagram,Youtube etc. And many now do what ever social media dictates what to buy, or not to buy, as social media have taken over there lives and use of there own brain power to think for themselves.

WE built social media. Designed the hardware, implemented it and installed the software so that users as young as 4 could use it. WE used it a LOT and now the younger generations are just following OUR lead. Blame the cause...not the symptom.

emersm · 7 July 2022, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by superpop

I stopped watching after hearing "offerized dealer" for the 5th time.

mwc5k · 7 July 2022, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

What I find interesting is how self absorbed the watch collecting hobby is.

The vast majority of Rolex customers WANT ROLEX. They will continue to BUY ROLEX. They couldn't care less about any of the jibber jabber we go on about on these forums and the videos.

They don't know a Submariner from a GMT, but they WANT ROLEX.

They don't know who Paul Thorpe is and would probably think watching a YouTube video about watches would be crazy. Who watches videos about watches???

Most of my allies, colleagues and acquaintances wouldn't know an IWC from an Omega...no matter how much money and celebrity endorsement money they throw at Tom Brady or George Clooney. But, they all ask me about ROLEX. ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX.

They want Rolex, because it is the "BEST" and that in turn makes the person wearing one feel they are the "BEST". Money is SAFE in ROLEX. "Why would anyone buy a watch that is worth less after you buy it" ? "Who does that" ??

Once you get out of the WIS culture, it really is just that simple...

So, no Rolex isn't in any danger whatsoever.

It’s literally the number one luxury brand on the planet, my guess is they hold onto the top spot.

alphadweller · 7 July 2022, 06:25 AM

People losing interest in Rolex watches is good news to me. The lower the demand, the higher the availability at ADs. Thanks Paul Thorpe, please carry on buying Omegas.

Chester01 · 7 July 2022, 06:27 AM

Lol, Rolex was here before the likes of these people and will be here after. Just lol.

Harry-57 · 7 July 2022, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by waterking

WE built social media. Designed the hardware, implemented it and installed the software so that users as young as 4 could use it. WE used it a LOT and now the younger generations are just following OUR lead. Blame the cause...not the symptom.

Good point. My granddaughter asked what we did before the internet. I replied that we so bored that we designed it and built it, which kept us gainfully occupied.

As to the mentality exhibited today by many users (but not all), you can't legislate against it, you can't take pills for it, you can't have an operation for it, if you're stupid, you're stupid.

bluestreak · 7 July 2022, 07:26 AM

For everyone on the forums that says that they will foreswear Rolex in Disgust there are 20 people who will buy one as soon as it’s available. This guy doesn’t know of what he speaks. Only WIS care.

6 July 2022, 07:18 PM	#32
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	It interesting, I couldn't understand a word he was saying; what language was he speaking? But seriously, he's echoing (although be it in a bizarre tongue) the sentiments of many I read on another forum of which I participate (WUS). I even see it here as the daily WRUW threads seem to show less and less Rolex and more of other brands. So, although almost unintelligible, he certainly is voicing what I believe has become a popular perspective on Ma Rolex. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

6 July 2022, 08:05 PM	#41
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	No, Rolex is not in trouble. __________________ The King of Cool.

6 July 2022, 08:53 PM	#43
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	How is he a retired watch dealer? Laughable and totally unwatchable and I still have no idea who he is or why he has any credibility at all. But at least you got him a few clicks and thumbs down. That was the purpose right, to drive clicks to his site? __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

6 July 2022, 11:26 PM	#49
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,833	To me that video was so uninteresting, I couldn't get through it. __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Hamilton field; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

6 July 2022, 06:41 PM	#31
Podmornica Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: EU Posts: 806	Lol, why all the hate towards Thorpe? He seems like an honest English lad.

6 July 2022, 07:33 PM	#35
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,843	If Thorpe say Rolex are in danger, they are not in danger.

6 July 2022, 10:17 PM	#46
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,843	I shouldn't have used the P word in my post. It's what I think, but I shouldn't have posted it. Apologies to Paul Thorpe.

6 July 2022, 10:57 PM	#48
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,471	Pretty sure they’re gonna be ok. His videos are awful.

6 July 2022, 11:48 PM	#50
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,360	He’s just a guy trying to make a buck, no fault to him though I don’t care to watch his YouTube videos. I’ve seen a couple in the last few years, and his predictions on what Rolex (in particular) will release or stop production on are almost always wrong. No fault to him, no one knows and contrary to the BS he claims “on good authority”, he has no idea. If people watch his videos and he makes money, good on him - I’m just not one of those people.

7 July 2022, 12:03 AM	#52
superpop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Freeattle, WA Watch: SD43 and SS SkyD Posts: 421	I stopped watching after hearing "offerized dealer" for the 5th time.

7 July 2022, 01:34 AM	#53
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 5,966	What I find interesting is how self absorbed the watch collecting hobby is. The vast majority of Rolex customers WANT ROLEX. They will continue to BUY ROLEX. They couldn't care less about any of the jibber jabber we go on about on these forums and the videos. They don't know a Submariner from a GMT, but they WANT ROLEX. They don't know who Paul Thorpe is and would probably think watching a YouTube video about watches would be crazy. Who watches videos about watches??? Most of my allies, colleagues and acquaintances wouldn't know an IWC from an Omega...no matter how much money and celebrity endorsement money they throw at Tom Brady or George Clooney. But, they all ask me about ROLEX. ROLEX ROLEX ROLEX. They want Rolex, because it is the "BEST" and that in turn makes the person wearing one feel they are the "BEST". Money is SAFE in ROLEX. "Why would anyone buy a watch that is worth less after you buy it" ? "Who does that" ?? Once you get out of the WIS culture, it really is just that simple... So, no Rolex isn't in any danger whatsoever.

7 July 2022, 06:25 AM	#57
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,980	People losing interest in Rolex watches is good news to me. The lower the demand, the higher the availability at ADs. Thanks Paul Thorpe, please carry on buying Omegas.

7 July 2022, 06:27 AM	#58
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Lol, Rolex was here before the likes of these people and will be here after. Just lol.

7 July 2022, 07:26 AM	#60
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,479	For everyone on the forums that says that they will foreswear Rolex in Disgust there are 20 people who will buy one as soon as it’s available. This guy doesn’t know of what he speaks. Only WIS care.

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