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Jimbits76 · 24 October 2008, 10:23 PM

Keeping this thing going:

Who would you nominate to be a Rolex Ambassador??????????

Serious answers please and no lame responses like JJ

I want a reasoned answer why you think they suit the brand.

My nomination would have been Johnny Cash...Rough, tough, hard knocked, maintained his integrity and a little bit mysterious.

Perhaps Lee Marvin as well for the same reasons (ignoring Paint Your Wagon)

J

Dan Pierce · 24 October 2008, 10:31 PM

Keef. Timeless, doing the same thing for decades, and still ticking.

dP

toph · 24 October 2008, 10:32 PM

mmm this is strange one but- Michael Palin for the GMT. Extremely interesting, funny and intelligent guy. His many series travelling all over the world put testamnet to that

Loggins · 24 October 2008, 10:33 PM

Jj!

rescue7 · 24 October 2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Loggins

Jj!

I see you read the 4th line NO JJ's.

He'd be my first choice, go get em JJ

Mind you it would be kinda cool to use JC, I hardly thing Rolex would use an ambassador who died September 12, 2003.

Paul Newman was a Rolox icon, can't see him appearing again in any ads.

delldeaton · 24 October 2008, 10:40 PM

First off, I think he's been campaigning for it a bit lately. LINK

Second, if he's really committed to taking "James Bond" back to the origins as Ian Fleming envisioned the character, that means Rolex. In no way is this meant to take anything away from the other brands featured or their value. But, let's face it: As of the novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which actually came after Dr. No was filmed with Sean Connery, Mr. Fleming specified a particular Rolex model as the personal choice of 007, and he did so w/ passion.

If Mr. Craig decides to go in this direction, I'd even be willing to identify the correct Rolex model he'll need to perfect this image!

Third, it seems he is looking to establish himself in sort of a classic tough-guy image. Rolex is the consumate timeless watch.

Finally, it cuts ties with the more recent James Bonds and truly makes the character his own, personally. Intimately. Pierce Brosnan had and made Omega. Timothy Dalton had the Submariner Date. Roger Moore owned the digital era, most predominantly Seiko. Lazenby was the pre-Daytona chronograph. And Sean Connery, of course, the Submariner.

As a Rolex ambassador, Daniel Craig can say, "those were all actors' watches; I'm wearing what Fleming specified."

SSD · 24 October 2008, 10:44 PM

Eric Clapton's done a pretty good job so far, as have Brad Pitt and Tom Sellek. But my current vote is for the most visible (lately): Roger Federer. All have substance and integrity, as did Eisenhower and Churchill, who also wore and endorsed Rolex.

General Yeager is a personal hero of mine, by the way...

redshirt1957 · 24 October 2008, 10:48 PM

Bubba The Redneck....best weed wacker in Home Depot.

Or Bubba's Fourth Wife....best weed eater at Waffle House.

Lisa · 24 October 2008, 10:48 PM

What? Not Tara Reid?

redshirt1957 · 24 October 2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

What? Not Tara Reid?

Don't forget her puppies.

SSD · 24 October 2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Bubba The Redneck....best weed wacker in Home Depot.

Or Bubba's Fourth Wife....best weed eater at Waffle House.

Tara Reid would have made Bubba the broke-est redneck in the Home Depot!!!

Joe, thou slayest me! You should do stand-up

Jimbits76 · 24 October 2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Bubba The Redneck....best weed wacker in Home Depot.

Or Bubba's Fourth Wife....best weed eater at Waffle House.

Oi Hijacker...get on line with the programme...that goes for you too Lisa...My restraining order prevents me commenting upon Miss Reid!

J

toph · 24 October 2008, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Oi Hijacker...get on line with the programme...that goes for you too Lisa...My restraining order prevents me commenting upon Miss Reid!

J

so thats Tara Reid and Eamonn Holmes now

Jimbits76 · 24 October 2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toph

so thats Tara Reid and Eamonn Holmes now

Eamonn Holmes....what have I done to him???????????

J

Quicksilver · 24 October 2008, 11:01 PM

Great thread. I know lots of ideas are going to occur to me about this one.

For starters, I like explorers - so how about Ranulph Fiennes ?

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

toph · 24 October 2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Eamonn Holmes....what have I done to him???????????

J

i was just kidding on

Jimbits76 · 24 October 2008, 11:03 PM

Be nice to see some ads with regular guys again...ranch hands, miners, firemen, soldiers...you get the picture!

J

jdc · 24 October 2008, 11:16 PM

I don't like the idea of a person being an ambassador, it would work better for me if it was associated with something of more worth. Maybe an art museum, historical or scientific project.

ahoude23 · 24 October 2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Be nice to see some ads with regular guys again...ranch hands, miners, firemen, soldiers...you get the picture!

J

I second that. Normal respectable people.

B Square · 24 October 2008, 11:59 PM

The King....Mr. Arnold Palmer

redshirt1957 · 25 October 2008, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Be nice to see some ads with regular guys again...ranch hands, miners, firemen, soldiers...you get the picture!

J

Well then, seems you are suggesting the Village People! Would you like to explain YOUR connection to these men.

Jimbits76 · 25 October 2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Well then, seems you are suggesting the Village People! Would you like to explain YOUR connection to these men.

You git!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only you Joe....only you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim

-Subsevens · 25 October 2008, 12:26 AM

Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery (not necessarily in that order).

Lisa · 25 October 2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

You git!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only you Joe....only you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim

Jim, I can get you an authentic American Indian headdress.... talk about your chick magnet!

Jimbits76 · 25 October 2008, 12:41 AM

Cool.

We need to get Martin a cop helmet and we're away...

"Young man....."

J

stevemulholland3 · 25 October 2008, 12:46 AM

I vote for bubba the redneck as well!!
(background:the sounds of a classic banjo and sung accordingly)-my long-- hair --cant cover up my red---neck,yeee--hawwww!

DSJ · 25 October 2008, 02:00 AM

Tom Selleck

delldeaton · 25 October 2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by -Subsevens

Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery (not necessarily in that order).

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Tom Selleck

Yup. And yup (still wish he and Monica Geller had worked it out on FRIENDS).

juleso · 25 October 2008, 02:33 AM

Most of these guys are getting on a bit, what about Russell Crowe?

24 October 2008, 10:23 PM	#1
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Nominations for Rolex Ambassador Keeping this thing going: Who would you nominate to be a Rolex Ambassador?????????? Serious answers please and no lame responses like JJ I want a reasoned answer why you think they suit the brand. My nomination would have been Johnny Cash...Rough, tough, hard knocked, maintained his integrity and a little bit mysterious. Perhaps Lee Marvin as well for the same reasons (ignoring Paint Your Wagon) J

24 October 2008, 10:32 PM	#3
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	mmm this is strange one but- Michael Palin for the GMT. Extremely interesting, funny and intelligent guy. His many series travelling all over the world put testamnet to that __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

24 October 2008, 10:40 PM	#6
delldeaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Dell Deaton Location: NAWCC Museum! Watch: Never kiss & tell! Posts: 883	Daniel Craig First off, I think he's been campaigning for it a bit lately. LINK Second, if he's really committed to taking "James Bond" back to the origins as Ian Fleming envisioned the character, that means Rolex. In no way is this meant to take anything away from the other brands featured or their value. But, let's face it: As of the novel On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which actually came after Dr. No was filmed with Sean Connery, Mr. Fleming specified a particular Rolex model as the personal choice of 007, and he did so w/ passion. If Mr. Craig decides to go in this direction, I'd even be willing to identify the correct Rolex model he'll need to perfect this image! Third, it seems he is looking to establish himself in sort of a classic tough-guy image. Rolex is the consumate timeless watch. Finally, it cuts ties with the more recent James Bonds and truly makes the character his own, personally. Intimately. Pierce Brosnan had and made Omega. Timothy Dalton had the Submariner Date. Roger Moore owned the digital era, most predominantly Seiko. Lazenby was the pre-Daytona chronograph. And Sean Connery, of course, the Submariner. As a Rolex ambassador, Daniel Craig can say, "those were all actors' watches; I'm wearing what Fleming specified." __________________ . Watches, James Bond Watches .

24 October 2008, 10:44 PM	#7
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Eric Clapton's done a pretty good job so far, as have Brad Pitt and Tom Sellek. But my current vote is for the most visible (lately): Roger Federer. All have substance and integrity, as did Eisenhower and Churchill, who also wore and endorsed Rolex. General Yeager is a personal hero of mine, by the way... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

24 October 2008, 11:01 PM	#15
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Great thread. I know lots of ideas are going to occur to me about this one. For starters, I like explorers - so how about Ranulph Fiennes ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranulph_Fiennes __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

24 October 2008, 10:33 PM	#4
Loggins Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NE England Posts: 105	Jj!

24 October 2008, 10:48 PM	#8
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Bubba The Redneck....best weed wacker in Home Depot. Or Bubba's Fourth Wife....best weed eater at Waffle House.

24 October 2008, 10:48 PM	#9
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	What? Not Tara Reid?

24 October 2008, 11:03 PM	#17
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Be nice to see some ads with regular guys again...ranch hands, miners, firemen, soldiers...you get the picture! J

24 October 2008, 11:16 PM	#18
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I don't like the idea of a person being an ambassador, it would work better for me if it was associated with something of more worth. Maybe an art museum, historical or scientific project.

24 October 2008, 11:59 PM	#20
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	The King....Mr. Arnold Palmer __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

25 October 2008, 12:26 AM	#23
-Subsevens "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: So. California Watch: Submariner Posts: 382	Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery (not necessarily in that order).

25 October 2008, 12:41 AM	#25
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Cool. We need to get Martin a cop helmet and we're away... "Young man....." J

25 October 2008, 12:46 AM	#26
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	I vote for bubba the redneck as well!! (background:the sounds of a classic banjo and sung accordingly)-my long-- hair --cant cover up my red---neck,yeee--hawwww!

25 October 2008, 02:00 AM	#27
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Tom Selleck __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

25 October 2008, 02:33 AM	#29
juleso Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: n.ireland Watch: S/S Blk SUB Date Posts: 31	Most of these guys are getting on a bit, what about Russell Crowe?

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