does Rolex Co monitor these forums

[ArcticMoose]

Originally Posted by gt3pilot

They are much more active then you would think.

If that is the case, it amazes me that things like this are allowed to go on:

http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2010/0...rfeits_07.html

EDIT: The blog post itself actually proves my theory wrong, stating "Interestingly, Rolex managing director Richard De Leyser said he was aware of the website."

It still amazes me that it can go on though.

The best part is at the end:

- OK - let's say that I do come into agreement with your boss and he does accepts
my replica money for his replica watches - which sounds like perfectly fair deal to me-
would you take that replica money as your wages?
- (upset voice) Are you serious??? I don't work for fake money!!
- no, no, no - it is not FAKE money, it is just REPLICA money mate...

In any case, as far as online activity is concerned, it looks to me that Rolex has more pressing matters than what a group of fans on a forum are up to. Also, my guess is that vocal forum members are not entirely representative of the Rolex-buying community, so even if we were all to be in agreement over a specific issue, say the leopard Daytona, it may still not be good advice for Rolex to take seriously.

[CaveDiver]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Their slimey lawyer firm in NY do.

I have heard the same thing. It appears the way US Rolex is run that it is the lawyers who are controlling the company.
Here is another question, have they made any change because of the information stated on this board?

[Speed]

I'm sure Rolex - like nearly every other company - conducts focus groups amongst varying levels of WIS, and less knowledgeable watch owners.

While they look at sites like this to ensure their brand is protected, I imagine they are looking for sleazy sales situations. Thankfully, there is little of the latter going on, thanks to our Mods and Owner.

Having said all this, you never know if the company takes back a nugget or two info which actually makes it into a product. So...don't stop believin'!!!

[gt3pilot]

Originally Posted by ArcticMoose

If that is the case, it amazes me that things like this are allowed to go on:

http://nickhacko.blogspot.com/2010/0...rfeits_07.html

EDIT: The blog post itself actually proves my theory wrong, stating "Interestingly, Rolex managing director Richard De Leyser said he was aware of the website."

It still amazes me that it can go on though.

The best part is at the end:

- OK - let's say that I do come into agreement with your boss and he does accepts
my replica money for his replica watches - which sounds like perfectly fair deal to me-
would you take that replica money as your wages?
- (upset voice) Are you serious??? I don't work for fake money!!
- no, no, no - it is not FAKE money, it is just REPLICA money mate...

In any case, as far as online activity is concerned, it looks to me that Rolex has more pressing matters than what a group of fans on a forum are up to. Also, my guess is that vocal forum members are not entirely representative of the Rolex-buying community, so even if we were all to be in agreement over a specific issue, say the leopard Daytona, it may still not be good advice for Rolex to take seriously.

I was referring to Rolex USA. Not sure what they do in the rest of the world. Rolex USA is an entity all its own. They probably pay more attention to the items for sale than the forum banter.....


-Scott B.

[wholesaleneon]

I promise they watch it. Change the name to "the only officially certified rolex forum" and see how long it takes before they tell you something.

[BASSETHOUNDS]

Originally Posted by wholesaleneon

I promise they watch it. Change the name to "the only officially certified rolex forum" and see how long it takes before they tell you something.

I'm pretty sure they don't even need that much before they come knocking on the the door

[Zed Homme]

Anybody know what country is home to the server? If TRF's server is outside the US, there is little that rolex USA can do about it...

[jatco]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

I'm pretty sure they don't even need that much before they come knocking on the the door

No kidding.
Ive heard the same about a couple of Ford forums..and Ford came knocking...!
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If it were me.. I'd have somebody in my Co. monitoring what is/was going on and around..
$.02

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

I'm pretty sure they don't even need that much before they come knocking on the the door

Exactly!! Let's start some very serious discussions about RADO and see how soon the Rolex Police clamp down on us!!

[JUSTROLEXES]

They are all over the place
I keep on getting love letters from them here and there That is one from last year

[TheVTCGuy]

Wow... Tony, what's up with that? You don't advertise yourself to be an AD, so what can they do about it?

[htc8p]

they should or else they go bankrupt!

[MoonDogJerry]

I think they only monitor the locktite threads.

[jatco]

So, Tony, you have the 'inside' edge to them?!?

[MagedMS]

TRF is a strong feedback tool to Rolex's products..

I guess the Swiss system depends on customers feedback on most of there products.. HILTI (The best Power Tools & Anchors manufacturer in the world) is a very good example.. As I am an old HILTI customer, I know they keep gathering feedbacks about there products.. And they design new products based on the customers needs..

[JUSTROLEXES]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow... Tony, what's up with that? You don't advertise yourself to be an AD, so what can they do about it?

I don't and never did but they always try to find things to push at you I also own few .com names that i use to fwd to my site and that was one of the reasons in one of the times I got that kinda letter

Originally Posted by jatco

So, Tony, you have the 'inside' edge to them?!?

Sure I do Few Times