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JJ Irani · 24 July 2005, 02:40 PM

Hi guys,

Most of us have watches with rotating bezels?

Questions:
Do you fiddle around with your bezel?
Do you actually use your bezel?
Do you prefer a fixed bezel?
or...do you have a bezel, but never use it (like me)?

Cheers - JJ

Gedanken · 24 July 2005, 03:23 PM

How else am I going to time my instant noodles?

AJC · 24 July 2005, 05:08 PM

I used my bezel once to cut through a rope when I was tied to Jane Seymore.No wait!Was that a movie I saw.

Seriously I use my watch bezel for quite a few important timing things like my morning walk and timing eggs.

Cheers Aaron

BTW. I should buy a Daytona to get the perfect egg.(Thats my excuse and Iam sticking to it.)

RogerF · 24 July 2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

How else am I going to time my instant noodles?

dont forget foreplay requirements

RogerF · 24 July 2005, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJC

BTW. I should buy a Daytona to get the perfect egg.(Thats my excuse and Iam sticking to it.)

THAT IS NOT WHAT THE DAYTONA WAS DESIGNED FOR

It was designed for you to find out how many licks per minute it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop

Uncle-AJ · 24 July 2005, 07:05 PM

I use my bezel to put those nice little edges on pastry.............especially when making pies.

padi56 · 24 July 2005, 11:57 PM

Only time I have ever used the time lapsed bezel was underwater.

dman · 25 July 2005, 03:13 AM

I don't use it for anything in particular, but I enjoy having it on my watches.

JJ Irani · 25 July 2005, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

I don't use it for anything in particular, but I enjoy having it on my watches.

You're a guy who'd enjoy any damn topping on your watches!!

mike · 25 July 2005, 08:14 AM

Yep,use it every morning when I go jogging.

Rockrolex · 25 July 2005, 10:36 AM

I prefer a rotatable bezel even though I hardly ever use it. I just like the fact that the feature is available if I ever need it. It's my old boy scout training: Be Prepared.

25 July 2005, 08:54 PM

I have used mine a few times, but not much.

Rockrolex · 1 August 2005, 10:38 PM

I discovered a great use for my GMT bezel. Last week I had to be in Chicago for a legal recruiting program. Every year, Loyola Law School hosts a 3 day program called the Patent Law Interview Program. They congregate about 200 prosective employers (law firms, corporations, govt.) in one hotel and schedule interviews with law school students. That way the students can pack in a bunch of interviews without having to run all over town.

I have been doing this program for about 10 years. I conduct about 30-35 interviews over a two day period. Each interview is 25 minutes long. I usually schedule 20 minutes for the interview and then spend 5 minutes writing up notes before moving on to the next candidate. In order to keep to my schedule this year, I set my bezel marker to the 20 minute point, so that when the minute hand reaches the marker, I know it's time to end the interview.

It worked great, and I was able to easily keep to my schedule throughout an entire day of interviews.

Love the GMT.

dman · 1 August 2005, 11:32 PM

Did it help with the interview? Or was it just an excuse to look at and fondle your GMT Ed?

Rockrolex · 2 August 2005, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

Did it help with the interview? Or was it just an excuse to look at and fondle your GMT Ed?

Damn, I was hoping no one would catch on, Daren.

dman · 2 August 2005, 01:43 AM

How do you think that poor nervous law student felt. He/She was trying to impress you and you are staring at your GMT the whole time, LOL!!

Rockrolex · 2 August 2005, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

How do you think that poor nervous law student felt. He/She was trying to impress you and you are staring at your GMT the whole time, LOL!!

That's the whole idea. Get them nervous and see how they react under pressure.

dman · 2 August 2005, 01:50 AM

But if you are staring at your watch the whole time, how do you know how they react to pressure?

Rockrolex · 2 August 2005, 02:59 AM

I have excellent peripheral vision.

dman · 2 August 2005, 04:32 AM

LOL!!!

JJ Irani · 2 August 2005, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I have excellent peripheral vision.

I wonder how you'd react say if you had one JJ Irani to interview?

dman · 2 August 2005, 09:32 AM

JJ, do you use your peripheral vision while looking at cleavage??

Rockrolex · 2 August 2005, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I wonder how you'd react say if you had one JJ Irani to interview?

You probably wouldn't be in the room long enough to find out.

JJ Irani · 2 August 2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

You probably wouldn't be in the room long enough to find out.

You tosser, we'd be discussing Rollies and would have lost track of all time!!

dman · 2 August 2005, 10:37 PM

It would take that long for you to tell him about all the Rolex watches that you bought "forever".

Rockrolex · 2 August 2005, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

It would take that long for you to tell him about all the Rolex watches that you bought "forever".

You're right, Daren. After all, I was only there for two days.

dman · 3 August 2005, 10:56 AM

LOL!! That wouldn't cover 2004 as far as his watches go. Remember the whole I love fixed bezels, I hate fixed bezels? Well now he loves them again, LMAO!!

JJ Irani · 3 August 2005, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

LOL!! That wouldn't cover 2004 as far as his watches go. Remember the whole I love fixed bezels, I hate fixed bezels? Well now he loves them again, LMAO!!

Hey, hey, when did I ever say I hate fixed bezels. I still love them 'cause I never use them.

Just that the solid 18K gold of the YM is....well, something else. Agreed?

Rockrolex · 3 August 2005, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey, hey, when did I ever say I hate fixed bezels. I still love them 'cause I never use them.

Just that the solid 18K gold of the YM is....well, something else. Agreed?

If it's something else, what is it then?

4 August 2005, 05:16 AM

I am a big time bezel fiddler. YOu can imagine my frustration with a fixed bezel rolex.

View Poll Results: I prefer...
A fixed bezel	2	14.29%
A rotatable bezel	3	21.43%
I use my bezel	7	50.00%
I never use my bezel	2	14.29%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

24 July 2005, 02:40 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Are you a bezel fiddler? Hi guys, Most of us have watches with rotating bezels? Questions: Do you fiddle around with your bezel? Do you actually use your bezel? Do you prefer a fixed bezel? or...do you have a bezel, but never use it (like me)? Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 July 2005, 03:23 PM	#2
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24 July 2005, 07:05 PM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	I use my bezel to put those nice little edges on pastry.............especially when making pies. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

24 July 2005, 11:57 PM	#7
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24 July 2005, 05:08 PM	#3
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	I used my bezel once to cut through a rope when I was tied to Jane Seymore.No wait!Was that a movie I saw. Seriously I use my watch bezel for quite a few important timing things like my morning walk and timing eggs. Cheers Aaron BTW. I should buy a Daytona to get the perfect egg.(Thats my excuse and Iam sticking to it.)

25 July 2005, 03:13 AM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I don't use it for anything in particular, but I enjoy having it on my watches. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

25 July 2005, 08:14 AM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yep,use it every morning when I go jogging.

25 July 2005, 10:36 AM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,536	I prefer a rotatable bezel even though I hardly ever use it. I just like the fact that the feature is available if I ever need it. It's my old boy scout training: Be Prepared. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

25 July 2005, 08:54 PM	#12
---- Guest Posts: n/a	I have used mine a few times, but not much.

1 August 2005, 10:38 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,536	New Use for the GMT Bezel I discovered a great use for my GMT bezel. Last week I had to be in Chicago for a legal recruiting program. Every year, Loyola Law School hosts a 3 day program called the Patent Law Interview Program. They congregate about 200 prosective employers (law firms, corporations, govt.) in one hotel and schedule interviews with law school students. That way the students can pack in a bunch of interviews without having to run all over town. I have been doing this program for about 10 years. I conduct about 30-35 interviews over a two day period. Each interview is 25 minutes long. I usually schedule 20 minutes for the interview and then spend 5 minutes writing up notes before moving on to the next candidate. In order to keep to my schedule this year, I set my bezel marker to the 20 minute point, so that when the minute hand reaches the marker, I know it's time to end the interview. It worked great, and I was able to easily keep to my schedule throughout an entire day of interviews. Love the GMT. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

1 August 2005, 11:32 PM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	Did it help with the interview? Or was it just an excuse to look at and fondle your GMT Ed? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 August 2005, 01:43 AM	#16
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	How do you think that poor nervous law student felt. He/She was trying to impress you and you are staring at your GMT the whole time, LOL!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 August 2005, 01:50 AM	#18
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	But if you are staring at your watch the whole time, how do you know how they react to pressure? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 August 2005, 02:59 AM	#19
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,536	I have excellent peripheral vision. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 August 2005, 04:32 AM	#20
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	LOL!!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 August 2005, 09:32 AM	#22
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	JJ, do you use your peripheral vision while looking at cleavage?? __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 August 2005, 10:37 PM	#25
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	It would take that long for you to tell him about all the Rolex watches that you bought "forever". __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

3 August 2005, 10:56 AM	#27
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	LOL!! That wouldn't cover 2004 as far as his watches go. Remember the whole I love fixed bezels, I hate fixed bezels? Well now he loves them again, LMAO!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 August 2005, 05:16 AM	#30
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	I am a big time bezel fiddler. YOu can imagine my frustration with a fixed bezel rolex.

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