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DrLindaPhD · 13 August 2012, 01:48 PM

There are so many movies about founders of this and that, why not ROLEX? The founders have interesting lives and stories, how they started, marriages, both wars, their rise, their fall, rise again. Rolex has had an amazing history and would be a really great movie (if written correctly).

So, who should star in it as the founders? I'm thinking Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt (the Daytona Brothers)

Maybe I could volunteer to be the watch duster or something like that

Linda

LightOnAHill · 13 August 2012, 01:49 PM

me

goog53 · 13 August 2012, 02:06 PM

A documentary would be amazing... Following Vintage Dealers around the world, filming at Rolex Passion Meetings and watch shows, Interviewing famous collectors such as Eric Clapton. Viewing the private collections of some of the biggest vintage collectors (You know who you are) You'd also have to interview Sean Connery who made the submariner the watch that it is today. And also include footage of expeditions taken with Rolexes and the important men who lead those expeditions. Some of this has been documented but to put it all together would be awesome

TheVTCGuy · 13 August 2012, 03:02 PM

Jocke

77T · 13 August 2012, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

There are so many movies about founders of this and that, why not ROLEX? The founders have interesting lives and stories, how they started, marriages, both wars, their rise, their fall, rise again. Rolex has had an amazing history and would be a really great movie (if written correctly).

Dear Doctor, you have a fascinating imagination -an horology costume drama...only 2 people could pull that off without the audience slipping off to slumberland before the final credits ran.

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Jocke

yes, he is one - but without you too, Paul, it would not be complete. Together you're bankable...or is that certifiable?

FeelingTheBlues · 13 August 2012, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

There are so many movies about founders of this and that, why not ROLEX? The founders have interesting lives and stories, how they started, marriages, both wars, their rise, their fall, rise again. Rolex has had an amazing history and would be a really great movie (if written correctly).

So, who should star in it as the founders? I'm thinking Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt (the Daytona Brothers)

Maybe I could volunteer to be the watch duster or something like that

Linda

Interesting idea Linda but I don't believe DiCaprio would be the choice given his most recent affair with Tag Heuer!

Wristmaster · 13 August 2012, 03:50 PM

That daytona sure looks good on Pitt's wrist, wonder how it looks on mine

Dr. Robert · 13 August 2012, 04:08 PM

Mike Woods.

The Waddler · 13 August 2012, 06:45 PM

Who is the guy in the Youtube videos that keep getting posted on here who has the jewellery shop in New York selling all the bling Rolex and other watches? You know the one...

Well I want him in it

crs12 · 13 August 2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Waddler

Who is the guy in the Youtube videos that keep getting posted on here who has the jewellery shop in New York selling all the bling Rolex and other watches? You know the one...

Well I want him in it

Jacob the Jeweller?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Arabo

MonBK · 13 August 2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crs12

Jacob the Jeweller?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Arabo

No, Vladdy the nut of course.

capote · 13 August 2012, 07:02 PM

Clint Eastwood, with a Rootbeer, and you could call it Firefox

The Waddler · 13 August 2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No, Vladdy the nut of course.

That's him!! I want him in it

Feras · 13 August 2012, 07:19 PM

Imo Rolex are already casting in most of the movies nowadays and having a cinematic movie dedicated to Rolex makes the brand more commercial and less hmmmmm maybe unique. But a documentary movie on tv or a book is a YES YES

The Waddler · 13 August 2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Feras

Imo Rolex are already casting in most of the movies nowadays and having a cinematic movie dedicated to Rolex makes the brand more commercial and less hmmmmm maybe unique. But a documentary movie on tv or a book is a YES YES

I'm not sure a marketing juggernaut like Rolex, with so many outlets and sales into the millions of units a year could be called anything other than commercial

However, I think you take the tone of the thread a little too literally my friend

Mercman1 · 13 August 2012, 07:50 PM

Its got be Mr Bean!!!

Feras · 13 August 2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by The Waddler

I'm not sure a marketing juggernaut like Rolex, with so many outlets and sales into the millions of units a year could be called anything other than commercial

However, I think you take the tone of the thread a little too literally my friend

i guess you are rigt Alex but i believe a movie about a Rolex is a desperate direct way of advertisment and the current way of promoting it is indirect and better (having famous actors wearing Rolex but without emphsizing on it).
I just got excited cause this thread is intersting and has a new idea, besides the fact that i am on at home bored and on a sickleave

Feras · 13 August 2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercman1

Its got be Mr Bean!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 14 August 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No, Vladdy the nut of course.

Boom! Diamonds everyday baby!

esm · 14 August 2012, 06:22 AM

Dino

Dan Pierce · 14 August 2012, 06:23 AM

Archie Luxury.
dP

The Joker · 14 August 2012, 06:28 AM

Clint Eastwood - Go ahead, make my day...date

And Tom Cruise for the Omega film. I feel the need—the need for a speed... master.

I'll get my coat.

Swearengen · 14 August 2012, 06:34 AM

Bobby George

kcmo · 14 August 2012, 06:49 AM

I have that same photo of Brad Pitt wearing a Daytona in my gallery and it is OH SO STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never tire of seeing it.

As for who would star in the film, if only the great Paul Newman were still with us.....

wuyeah · 14 August 2012, 07:21 AM

Let's put Ana Ivanovic in movie

boogiebot · 14 August 2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Mike Woods.

Wllnv19 · 14 August 2012, 08:55 AM

The Watch of course!

Chipmunk · 14 August 2012, 09:12 AM

Our very own & dearly departed.....JJ.

Silvio Mosiello · 14 August 2012, 09:32 AM

Zach Galifanakis

joe100 · 14 August 2012, 11:39 AM

The movie would have to be a trilogy: "Rolex and the Raisers of the Lost Sub", "Rolex and the Temple of Omega", and finally "Rolex and the Quest for More Money"

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