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Old 24 March 2018, 07:17 AM   #91
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You Brits voted for Brexit and now complain about the unintended consequences? This seems to be a UK problem, and I for one do not agree with the letter.
If you don't understand the humour, that's fine, but you know the rule about politics on TRF. I know you do
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:19 AM   #92
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:53 AM   #93
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obviously a sarcastic letter mocking some members here
Excellent Dear Hanns Letter!!!

Priceless!!!

Thanks for taking the time; hope it adds some perspective but not holding my breath!!!
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:54 AM   #94
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If you don't understand the humour, that's fine, but you know the rule about politics on TRF. I know you do
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Old 24 March 2018, 08:39 AM   #95
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You Brits voted for Brexit and now complain about the unintended consequences? This seems to be a UK problem, and I for one do not agree with the letter.
Yeah but we didn't vote for Yorktown so we might just take you all back now.
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Old 24 March 2018, 08:40 AM   #96
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You are incorrect in your second paragraph sir. Without us Rolex is just fine.
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Old 24 March 2018, 08:41 AM   #97
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"without us you have nothing, you effectively work for us" haha this is amazing. Kind of like you are the King of the World. Rolex doesn't care - most of their customers are datejust buyers in Asia.
The ego is massive on this one.
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Old 24 March 2018, 08:47 AM   #98
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Hilarious and long overdue.
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Old 24 March 2018, 08:54 AM   #99
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There's a few concerns I would have added but that was great.
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:00 AM   #100
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Only thing missing was the postscript.

PS: I really do love you still...


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Old 24 March 2018, 09:31 AM   #101
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The ego is massive on this one.
You may want to read the entire thread.
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:38 AM   #102
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You may want to read the entire thread.
Why? Way more entertaining this way.
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:40 AM   #103
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Why? Way more entertaining this way.
You are so right.
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:59 AM   #104
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Why do you speak in "We" form?

I don't agree at all.


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Old 24 March 2018, 10:48 AM   #105
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1. Create clever satirical post.
2. Sit back and watch the parade of the stupid.
This. It's truly astonishing how many people can't detect the satire.
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Old 24 March 2018, 11:06 AM   #106
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Old 24 March 2018, 06:22 PM   #107
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Old 24 March 2018, 06:27 PM   #108
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I liked the letter, though I would have used a slightly less aggressive tone and just implement some good arguments.

I always bought second hand Rolex, since I couldn't afford a new one. Now I'm saving up for a new GMT, but I can't get on the list. They even ignored my e-mail! I don't mind waiting at all, but it has to be honest....
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:15 PM   #109
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I needed a good laugh
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:38 PM   #110
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I'm worried some people don't actually realise that this is sarcasm.
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:42 PM   #111
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I'm worried some people don't actually realise that this is sarcasm.
Then they must be quite slow.
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Old 24 March 2018, 07:58 PM   #112
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I'm worried some people don't actually realise that this is sarcasm.


I blame the author!


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Old 24 March 2018, 08:09 PM   #113
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Great piece of ironic writing.

Hilarious how it flies over many heads...

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Old 24 March 2018, 08:17 PM   #114
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I think Rolex's response will be the same as HK's...

"Because you suck. And we hate you."
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:34 PM   #115
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I don' t agree, but I understand you...
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Old 24 March 2018, 09:59 PM   #116
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“Who on earth do you think you are to decide whether or not we can have one of your watches? You have a basic mandate to provide enough watches for each and every one of us, failure to do this is clear dereliction of duty and cannot be tolerated any longer, we implore you to immediately build more facilities so that you can increase production to satisfy our needs.”

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Old 24 March 2018, 10:06 PM   #117
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Thought it was real in the beginning... by the time I got to the "reduce price" paragraph, I was laughing out loud.

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Old 24 March 2018, 10:16 PM   #118
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I don’t know what is funnier the original post or the responses by those who think this is serious! Which is what makes it brilliant. Well played Vince.
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Old 24 March 2018, 10:23 PM   #119
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Imagine if food stores started to restrict product to the masses. I guess someone would write an open letter about that, but over a course of many replies, the open letter is held out to be sarcasm.

I'm laughing now also, good one OP.
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Old 24 March 2018, 10:44 PM   #120
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I love it!!!!

Should we just add to the required Forum reading, to just get it out of the way for future TRF members ?
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