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27 March 2019, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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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 |
27 March 2019, 04:55 PM | #2 |
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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 |
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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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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27 March 2019, 08:57 PM | #4 |
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27 March 2019, 09:37 PM | #5 |
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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 |
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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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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28 March 2019, 05:05 AM | #8 |
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To me, it means nothing, without some clarification.
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28 March 2019, 08:05 PM | #9 |
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28 March 2019, 09:09 PM | #10 |
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No meaning without context. I like that Casio.
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28 March 2019, 09:12 PM | #11 |
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28 March 2019, 10:01 PM | #12 |
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Nothing to me as well
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28 March 2019, 11:46 PM | #13 |
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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, 12:23 AM | #14 |
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29 March 2019, 12:29 AM | #15 |
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I'm more a, Man of La Mancha, type.
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He might be the most boring or odious guy ever, but he has a nice watch
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29 March 2019, 10:08 AM | #17 |
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With the advent of IG etc, the odds are tilting in favor of him being a superficial, posing Super-douche.
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29 March 2019, 10:30 AM | #18 |
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this is just a plain statement to me because there is no good clarification
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29 March 2019, 01:12 PM | #19 |
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29 March 2019, 09:33 PM | #20 |
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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.
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You would be correct. I also wanted to know if other share the opinion and if it is common amongst Rolex owners or the other couple of guys are in a league of their own. Wasn’t meant to troll. |
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I don’t think that kind of thinking is very common here at all. There are members who are teachers who have saved from every paycheck for years to buy a Rolex and there are members who I am sure could have purchased the Paul Newman Daytona at auction without leaving too big of a crater in their checking account. At the end of the day I don’t think a watch says anything about a person at all. Maybe at a get together with other watch fans, but in the real world...nope. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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29 March 2019, 11:00 PM | #26 |
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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
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30 March 2019, 01:19 AM | #27 |
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Someone had a preposition problem.
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30 March 2019, 01:25 AM | #28 |
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Strange.
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30 March 2019, 03:47 AM | #29 |
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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.
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30 March 2019, 03:55 AM | #30 |
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I've never heard the term Man of Rolex.
It sounds like some poser thing. Ridiculous. |
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