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Old 23 February 2018, 12:48 PM   #61
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Old 23 February 2018, 03:38 PM   #62
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They probably don't care...?


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Old 23 February 2018, 04:25 PM   #63
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Because it's not safe to wear a Rolex on the sideline...there's a high risk of getting run over by one or more player.

That's why they do not wear Rolex.
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:09 PM   #64
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:15 PM   #65
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Rolex no longer a tool watch. Only a few of us fit their profile one of them being well off and well established individuals. It is now jewlery and the market target a different one than that used many decades ago.
Yes! I want the watch without having to buy the jewelry involved in it.
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:20 PM   #66
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Yes! I want the watch without having to buy the jewelry involved in it.
So you want a Pelagos?
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:20 PM   #67
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Why does it have to be a Rolex? Steve McQueen is more famous for wearing a Tag Heuer Monaco anyway.


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Old 23 February 2018, 05:27 PM   #68
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Why does it have to be a Rolex? Steve McQueen is more famous for wearing a Tag Heuer Monaco anyway.
It was a Heuer back then. That's not nitpicking. Since TAG took over the company, they've aimed at a different market segment and watered down the brand's overall design ethos, even if the Monaco itself still has a certain élan.
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:33 PM   #69
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Because it's not safe to wear a Rolex on the sideline...there's a high risk of getting run over by one or more player.

That's why they do not wear Rolex.
can't tell if being serious....? But maybe start an "is it safe to wear my Rolex....?" thread
a) Rolex are supposed to be tough
b) It's statistically a very low risk of getting hit.
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Old 23 February 2018, 05:35 PM   #70
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Old 23 February 2018, 06:13 PM   #71
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It was a Heuer back then. That's not nitpicking. Since TAG took over the company, they've aimed at a different market segment and watered down the brand's overall design ethos, even if the Monaco itself still has a certain élan.


TAG have been gone longer than they were there. This is also a very tired comeback. Market segment also hasn't anything to do with my comment. There are many brands at a higher segment than Rolex.


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Old 23 February 2018, 06:39 PM   #72
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TAG have been gone longer than they were there.
I don't see how that changes anything. That just means the brand is even further removed from what it was when McQueen was sporting the Monaco.
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Old 23 February 2018, 07:01 PM   #73
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I don't see how that changes anything. That just means the brand is even further removed from what it was when McQueen was sporting the Monaco.


A company that's been around since 1860 is likely to do that. While Rolex is relatively young they have also changed considerably. Initially they were just the last man in the chain putting end products to market.


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Old 23 February 2018, 07:10 PM   #74
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No idea who these two chaps are. Lot of nonsense on this thread. The vast majority of the wealthiest people I've met have worn nondescript (crap imho) watches. Oh and Toyotas are the millionaire's choice of car...apparently, I read somewhere. The cars as a status symbol thing went out of the window ages ago and anyone with a job can buy a damn Mercedes, monthly over a hundred years or give it back then pay out of your a-hole later and what have you. What a load of rubbish on this thread there is.
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Old 23 February 2018, 07:10 PM   #75
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You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW. You don't see many millionaires driving Kias (no offense to Kia, my wife owns a Kia).
not really. I know several filthy rich people who chose not to signal their wealth in that way. They are actually some of the cheapest living people i know. One is a lawyer made 25 million dollars (his cut) by successfully arguing a large lawsuit, and that is the only case i even know about as that made the local paper in my home state so im sure there are more. He drives a 60's VW bug.
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Old 23 February 2018, 07:16 PM   #76
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A company that's been around since 1860 is likely to do that. While Rolex is relatively young they have also changed considerably.
In my opinion, Rolex has gotten more interesting, while TAG Heuer has gotten more bland. Some of their Heritage collection might get me to look twice, but the rest of their ranges are snooze city, at least to me.
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Old 23 February 2018, 07:23 PM   #77
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In my opinion, Rolex has gotten more interesting, while TAG Heuer has gotten more bland. Some of their Heritage collection might get me to look twice, but the rest of their ranges are snooze city, at least to me.


So why not just enjoy it rather than trolling other brands. There's a reason why there are lots of different ONES and it's not what a lot of the Fanboys think.


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Old 23 February 2018, 07:27 PM   #78
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Old 23 February 2018, 07:39 PM   #79
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So why not just enjoy it rather than trolling other brands. There's a reason why there are lots of different ONES and it's not what a lot of the Fanboys think.
Who's trolling? You brought up TAG Heuer like it deserved to be mentioned in the same breath as Rolex. I disagreed with you, and replied accordingly. If there isn't room for that in this forum, I'm not sure why any of us are here.
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Old 23 February 2018, 09:26 PM   #80
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Not everyone can bring themselves to spending thousands on a watch. They are clearly men of simple taste


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Old 23 February 2018, 09:30 PM   #81
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This is absolutely shocking news.

Is there a way we can fire or get rid of those two guys?
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Old 23 February 2018, 10:00 PM   #82
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This is absolutely shocking news.

Is there a way we can fire or get rid of those two guys?


We should protest national anthems at college games to show our dissatisfaction in their watch choices.

I see no alternative.
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Old 23 February 2018, 10:21 PM   #83
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Why not Rolex? Doesn’t make sense

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Old 23 February 2018, 10:48 PM   #84
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You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW.
They do? Lease perhaps?

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Old 23 February 2018, 10:50 PM   #85
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I kind of figured any display of wealth was probably a bad idea for a college team. Last thing they need is to be accused of accepting large gifts.
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:07 PM   #86
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Why not Rolex? Doesn’t make sense

Robbyman said it earlier. Many are missing the sponsorship point perhaps:







Nike buys the shirt/uniform contract via sponsorship so they wear their logo.

The answer may be sponsorship. Fossil makes logo watches for NCAA teams. The school may be getting some funding via exclusive wristwear by the head coach. Every part of your body in sports is a potential billboard.






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Old 23 February 2018, 11:17 PM   #87
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What a strange thread.

It's like something an observer from a different world might think.

I know plenty of people with the means to buy a Rolex, but they don't. Most don't. They just don't care.

As a little side note, the most well off person I personally know, lives in an incredible home, has plenty of nice cars, but wears a citizen and I've seen him with holes in his socks during parties in his home.

He is incredibly well spoken, educated, and most importantly humble, but unless you saw his house or cars, you could never guess.


Exactly.. a good friend of mine is CFO of a successful company and he wears a fossil or android watch, and drives a Nissan.


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Old 23 February 2018, 11:52 PM   #88
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Robbyman said it earlier. Many are missing the sponsorship point perhaps:







Nike buys the shirt/uniform contract via sponsorship so they wear their logo.

The answer may be sponsorship. Fossil makes logo watches for NCAA teams. The school may be getting some funding via exclusive wristwear by the head coach. Every part of your body in sports is a potential billboard.






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Old 24 February 2018, 12:11 AM   #89
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Old 24 February 2018, 12:16 AM   #90
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You would think, but people that don't care about cars still drive a Merc or BMW. You don't see many millionaires driving Kias (no offense to Kia, my wife owns a Kia).
Not so sure....I have a brother who works for a very wealthy man (owns a defense contracting company in NY). His boss buys his clothes at JC Penney, drives a 10 year old Buick to the office every day, and eats microwave TV dinners at home every week night. I thought it strange at first, but that's just what he likes.

He does have quite the mansion though....
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