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9 January 2013, 12:19 PM | #91 |
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Doesn't bother me, call it what you want. I don't refer to mine as Rollies, but if someone wants to that's their call.
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9 January 2013, 12:20 PM | #92 |
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That was hilarious
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9 January 2013, 12:30 PM | #93 |
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Yes for me
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9 January 2013, 12:56 PM | #97 |
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It tends to be a british thing.
does it bother me? yes does it effect me? no |
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9 January 2013, 01:37 PM | #100 |
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Couldn't care less about what other people say or do. I don't do it though.
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9 January 2013, 02:33 PM | #102 |
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Yes
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9 January 2013, 02:46 PM | #103 |
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I don't like it, especially if someone is speaking of my watch.
It's too familiar for my tastes.
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9 January 2013, 02:47 PM | #104 |
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No, not at all.
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9 January 2013, 03:01 PM | #105 |
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I think perhaps why the term "rollie" bothers some is because it sounds kinda low rent; and referring an esteemed brand in such manner really diminishes and tarnishes the brand.
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9 January 2013, 07:27 PM | #107 |
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10 January 2013, 01:35 AM | #108 |
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I think the "yes" vote is in the lead....
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10 January 2013, 02:23 AM | #109 |
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I hate Rollie, Beemer, and the terms "pros and cons", "young professional"
Btw it's Bimmer not Beemer but they both sound stupid.
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10 January 2013, 03:27 AM | #110 |
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love the Rollie! use it all the time! be proud!
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10 January 2013, 06:14 AM | #111 |
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It sounds flippant, as if you are some sort of 'high roller' or Vegas-type who wants others to think that you are important. Classless.
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10 January 2013, 08:11 AM | #112 |
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Rollie rollie rollie. Lol, seriously; I don't care/mind it. I saw someone call his faded submariner a Rollie Ghost and that was catchy! :)
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Can't stand it
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10 January 2013, 08:42 AM | #114 |
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I personally don't use the word but no, I don't care. An individual has the freedom to express himself however he chooses.
What's next, I can't say lambo, caddy, louis vee.....so now there's also "political correctness" invading what people call a watch, sheesh. How the heck does choosing to call a watch by a nickname give you the right to judge....I could see if I said something vulgar. Sorry to say but some of you need to get off your high horse. |
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anyone that it bothers has some deeper issues im sure lol
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10 January 2013, 08:49 AM | #116 |
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No one is saying that at all. Just a question posed and if you took the time to read the whole thread you would see that. Wasn't saying it is right or wrong, just annoys me and several other people. We have a great site here, and being able to express yourself is a wonderful thing. Call it whatever you want, but I prefer to call it "Rolex".... Sheesh
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10 January 2013, 08:50 AM | #117 |
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I dont mind when someone calls my watch a Rollie, I sometimes refer to it as a Rollie when I am at home and have to refer to it. However when I am around other WIS at a GTG I refer to it is a Rolex.
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10 January 2013, 08:59 AM | #118 |
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Someone help me. I can't decide which is better:
1) Rolex Hulk or 2) Rollie 116610LV
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I would say that if a person wants to judge me for using Rollie rather than Rolex to walk one year, week, day, or hour in my shoes and come out as level headed. Books are judged by their covers by those who believe they are too superior for the words they contain. This thread has been amusing, and its amazing that in our lives, same as way back in the day, words are given so much power. Its a word, at the end of the day and it should not conjure up the feelings of disgust that it has. Be disgusted by the poor starving, the uneducated separated by grades, dictatorships running countries and oppressing citizens, panda's sneezing on youtube getting a billion views, and that silly song by Rebecca Black "Friday" (okay the last two were jokes). But seriously, its just a word that people use for an item they may or may not possess. It does not detract away from its overall value. This reminds me of another word that I have been called a hand full of times in college and during my youth by those judging me by, um, my cover. Did I let that word bother me, nope, I just kept on trucking, and now I am in a financial position better than them, or before, to own a lovely watch that at times I call a Rolex, or Rollie. Cheers people, it's all just my humble opinion. CPT
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10 January 2013, 10:17 AM | #120 |
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I wonder if people call their Rolls Royce Rollie too?
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