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vladamir15 · 23 February 2017, 09:18 AM

I was just doing some research about the Roman numerals on rolexes and came up this pleasant article- http://scienceblogs.com/mikethemadbi...re-stupid-and/

Wow, there are some stupid people out there. Gave me a good laugh and thought to share.

(Make sure to look at the comments as well)

gossbeau · 23 February 2017, 09:30 AM

Interesting read. Thanks for sharing my friend

It seems that they had also used that kind of 4 on this ancient Spanish coin for Carlos 4, King of Spain.
Carlos_IV_Coin.jpg

droptopman · 23 February 2017, 09:41 AM

Lol, the comments are funny.

natosub · 23 February 2017, 10:28 AM

"On the plus side, your total ignorance regarding the history of watchmaking has been balanced perfectly with your loud, angry and aggressive style of writing. It’s the perfect way to mask that you completely have your facts backwards."

Old Expat Beast · 23 February 2017, 11:30 AM

Nine years on, the guy is probably still trying to forget.

watchwatcher · 23 February 2017, 11:39 AM

FMT.

If only.

AK797 · 23 February 2017, 01:01 PM

God Bless TRF! This is how literally every single discussion goes on the interweb.

Bigsykedaddy · 23 February 2017, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Lol, the comments are funny.

Yeah they are

vladamir15 · 23 February 2017, 04:01 PM

Missed this the first time I looked at it

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SeaDweller50 · 23 February 2017, 04:38 PM

Scott Belyea

February 4, 2008
F*****g Moron Tax.

For your personal convenience, I believe they accept checks and all major credit cards. Pay now, and you’ll avoid the additional Arrogant SOB Levy …

Gaijin · 23 February 2017, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airborne

Scott Belyea

February 4, 2008
F*****g Moron Tax.

For your personal convenience, I believe they accept checks and all major credit cards. Pay now, and you’ll avoid the additional Arrogant SOB Levy …

Onikage · 23 February 2017, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Nine years on, the guy is probably still trying to forget.

Maybe not. He seems in good company. Plenty of 'stupid rich people pay thousands for a watch' type commentry from just a cursory glance.. Unsure if there are any angry WIS rebuttals but that's what is lacking.

motoikkyu · 25 February 2017, 03:13 AM

I really enjoy the sense of outrage, that this SHOULD NOT BE! There's a lot to be said for the current theory that our world is becoming addicted to outrage, to extreme emotion. Every once in a while, we get the screaming matches over the "Ten Items or Less" at the supermarket, when it should be "Ten Items or FEWER" by any convention. But it will remain "Less", because supermarkets sell items, rather than teach grammar. By now, I'm happy to read any comment-section that isn't loaded with racist rhetoric.

breitlings · 25 February 2017, 04:09 AM

A mathematician physicist or engineer wouldn't make such a mistake

regnant · 25 February 2017, 10:54 PM

Not only Rolex other watch brands follow same suit when it comes to 4 in dial. I think it must be due to aesthics that Rolex and other brand use 4 adjacent indexes instead of proper Roman that corresponds 4

23 February 2017, 09:18 AM	#1
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Rolex rant I was just doing some research about the Roman numerals on rolexes and came up this pleasant article- http://scienceblogs.com/mikethemadbi...re-stupid-and/ Wow, there are some stupid people out there. Gave me a good laugh and thought to share. (Make sure to look at the comments as well) __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

23 February 2017, 09:41 AM	#3
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Lol, the comments are funny. __________________ 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.

23 February 2017, 04:01 PM	#9
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	Missed this the first time I looked at it "New comments have been temporarily disabled. Please check back soon." __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

25 February 2017, 03:13 AM	#13
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	I really enjoy the sense of outrage, that this SHOULD NOT BE! There's a lot to be said for the current theory that our world is becoming addicted to outrage, to extreme emotion. Every once in a while, we get the screaming matches over the "Ten Items or Less" at the supermarket, when it should be "Ten Items or FEWER" by any convention. But it will remain "Less", because supermarkets sell items, rather than teach grammar. By now, I'm happy to read any comment-section that isn't loaded with racist rhetoric. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

25 February 2017, 10:54 PM	#15
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	Not only Rolex other watch brands follow same suit when it comes to 4 in dial. I think it must be due to aesthics that Rolex and other brand use 4 adjacent indexes instead of proper Roman that corresponds 4 __________________

23 February 2017, 09:30 AM	#2
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	Interesting read. Thanks for sharing my friend It seems that they had also used that kind of 4 on this ancient Spanish coin for Carlos 4, King of Spain. Carlos_IV_Coin.jpg

23 February 2017, 10:28 AM	#4
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	"On the plus side, your total ignorance regarding the history of watchmaking has been balanced perfectly with your loud, angry and aggressive style of writing. It’s the perfect way to mask that you completely have your facts backwards."

23 February 2017, 11:30 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,359	Nine years on, the guy is probably still trying to forget.

23 February 2017, 11:39 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	FMT. If only.

23 February 2017, 01:01 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	God Bless TRF! This is how literally every single discussion goes on the interweb.

23 February 2017, 04:38 PM	#10
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Scott Belyea February 4, 2008 F*****g Moron Tax. For your personal convenience, I believe they accept checks and all major credit cards. Pay now, and you’ll avoid the additional Arrogant SOB Levy …

25 February 2017, 04:09 AM	#14
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	A mathematician physicist or engineer wouldn't make such a mistake

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