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TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 09:50 AM

This post is in regards to the individual who happened to be wearing a Breitling rather than about the brand itself. Nothing against the brand.

Walks into a jewelry counter and gets assistance. He asks the clerk what high-end watches he has. He replies: "Well, we have some Rolex(es)" - Breitling fan replies: "Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - They have to under $2,000."

You go buy your Breitling, buddy...

mrbill2mrbill2 · 29 February 2012, 10:00 AM

There is nothing wrong with Breitling watches. I own a Steefish and it is a high quality watch, just doesn't have the Rolex name and I'm okay with that.

In my opinion your candor will not be appreciated here.

If your post was meant as a joke, please post in appropriate sub forum.

TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 10:08 AM

Nothing against the brand. Just the fella representing them. He saw me standing there with my 14203 and his tone was in the fashion of being "better than" because he thought Rolex watches were "junk" - It was comical. When he bought a Tag they had he used three different credit cards to pay for it.

ecsub44 · 29 February 2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TimothyNelson

They have to under $2,000.

Does not compute...

TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 10:15 AM

That was part of the comical value of it. I guess he was looking for something "super high-end" for next to nothing. He ended up buying a $1,000 dollar Tag following it by stating that it was better than any Rolex that they had... and out came the three credit cards...

It was one of those situations where you just had to be there.

Art 1 · 29 February 2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbill2mrbill2

There is nothing wrong with Breitling watches. I own a Steefish and it is a high quality watch, just doesn't have the Rolex name and I'm okay with that.

In my opinion your candor will not be appreciated here.

If your post was meant as a joke, please post in appropriate sub forum.

Your Steelfish bracelet is better than a Sub bracelet.

FeelingTheBlues · 29 February 2012, 10:24 AM

Well for a moment I hoped he was right about Rolex being under 2 000$ but it seems like I'll have to keep saving...

Talk about a snobbish man, since when can you only judge a watch by its price?

toph · 29 February 2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Well for a moment I hoped he was right about Rolex being under 2 000$ but it seems like I'll have to keep saving...

Talk about a snobbish man, since when can you only judge a watch by its price?

exactly.. when you are trying to be something you are not

price and value ar two very different things

Rsvrider · 29 February 2012, 10:29 AM

This is a:

superdog · 29 February 2012, 10:32 AM

I'm very confused by this thread.

mike · 29 February 2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I'm very confused by this thread.

Me to since it really has nothing to do with Rolex. ...Oh look, we have a Breitling forum.

FeelingTheBlues · 29 February 2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by toph

exactly.. when you are trying to be something you are not

price and value ar two very different things

Carl and Christopher have talked, therefore you guys shall listen to our words of wisdom!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 29 February 2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Your Steelfish bracelet is better than a Sub bracelet.

I agree the Professional II bracelet is comfortable, good looking, and definitely high quality. I know this a Rolex forum, Brietling sub forum, but facts are facts.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 29 February 2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimothyNelson

This post is in regards to the individual who happened to be wearing a Breitling rather than about the brand itself. Nothing against the brand.

Walks into a jewelry counter and gets assistance. He asks the clerk what high-end watches he has. He replies: "Well, we have some Rolex(es)" - Breitling fan replies: "Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - They have to under $2,000."

You go buy your Breitling, buddy...

I see you edited your original post. I retact my first response - just cannot delete it.

ecsub44 · 29 February 2012, 11:44 AM

I still don't understand that last sentence. Makes my brain hurt...

TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 11:49 AM

I believe that he thought by saying that he may be offered a "junk" watch at under $2,000 since apparently that's all he had on his combined three credit cards. To him a Rolex is "junk" unless he could fit one on his three cards... Maybe the Breitling he was wearing was you know... not legit. Who knows. It was very amusing how the guy presented himself.

improviz · 29 February 2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TimothyNelson

"Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - They have to under $2,000."

They have to what?

TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 12:54 PM

Be under $2,000. He knew that wasn't going to happen so he called the entire brand "junk"

tranny · 29 February 2012, 01:13 PM

So what he said was more like....

"Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - Besides, I only have $2,000 to spend."

TimothyNelson · 29 February 2012, 01:22 PM

The Tag he bought was "junk" too, until he got the price down to almost half of what it was tagged. Then, it magically wasn't.

Some clown who wanted something for next to nothing and if he couldn't afford it (with his three credit cards combined) ... it was "junk" - His logic.

If it were my shop, I'd have shown him the door. You don't walk into an establishment and make a scene calling all the inventory "junk" because it's out of your league, which this was the case. But, hey, money is money and they made a sale. He should have stuck to the department stores on 40% off day. He could have gotten the same piece for $800 there. He paid $1,000. But, why would I tell him that? Good deal.

29 February 2012, 09:50 AM	#1
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	A Breitling Fan... This post is in regards to the individual who happened to be wearing a Breitling rather than about the brand itself. Nothing against the brand. Walks into a jewelry counter and gets assistance. He asks the clerk what high-end watches he has. He replies: "Well, we have some Rolex(es)" - Breitling fan replies: "Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - They have to under $2,000." You go buy your Breitling, buddy... __________________ Best, Timothy Last edited by TimothyNelson; 29 February 2012 at 10:11 AM.. Reason: Clarification

29 February 2012, 10:00 AM	#2
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	There is nothing wrong with Breitling watches. I own a Steefish and it is a high quality watch, just doesn't have the Rolex name and I'm okay with that. In my opinion your candor will not be appreciated here. If your post was meant as a joke, please post in appropriate sub forum. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

29 February 2012, 10:08 AM	#3
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	Nothing against the brand. Just the fella representing them. He saw me standing there with my 14203 and his tone was in the fashion of being "better than" because he thought Rolex watches were "junk" - It was comical. When he bought a Tag they had he used three different credit cards to pay for it. __________________ Best, Timothy

29 February 2012, 10:15 AM	#5
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	That was part of the comical value of it. I guess he was looking for something "super high-end" for next to nothing. He ended up buying a $1,000 dollar Tag following it by stating that it was better than any Rolex that they had... and out came the three credit cards... It was one of those situations where you just had to be there. __________________ Best, Timothy

29 February 2012, 10:24 AM	#7
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Well for a moment I hoped he was right about Rolex being under 2 000$ but it seems like I'll have to keep saving... Talk about a snobbish man, since when can you only judge a watch by its price? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

29 February 2012, 10:32 AM	#10
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,707	I'm very confused by this thread. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 February 2012, 11:44 AM	#15
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	I still don't understand that last sentence. Makes my brain hurt... __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

29 February 2012, 11:49 AM	#16
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	I believe that he thought by saying that he may be offered a "junk" watch at under $2,000 since apparently that's all he had on his combined three credit cards. To him a Rolex is "junk" unless he could fit one on his three cards... Maybe the Breitling he was wearing was you know... not legit. Who knows. It was very amusing how the guy presented himself. __________________ Best, Timothy

29 February 2012, 12:54 PM	#18
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	Be under $2,000. He knew that wasn't going to happen so he called the entire brand "junk" __________________ Best, Timothy

29 February 2012, 01:13 PM	#19
tranny Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Boston, MA Watch: 116509,A21330,MVQV Posts: 773	So what he said was more like.... "Nah. I don't like those. Rolex is junk - Besides, I only have $2,000 to spend."

29 February 2012, 01:22 PM	#20
TimothyNelson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Timothy Nelson Location: Minnesota Watch: 18038 Posts: 377	The Tag he bought was "junk" too, until he got the price down to almost half of what it was tagged. Then, it magically wasn't. Some clown who wanted something for next to nothing and if he couldn't afford it (with his three credit cards combined) ... it was "junk" - His logic. If it were my shop, I'd have shown him the door. You don't walk into an establishment and make a scene calling all the inventory "junk" because it's out of your league, which this was the case. But, hey, money is money and they made a sale. He should have stuck to the department stores on 40% off day. He could have gotten the same piece for $800 there. He paid $1,000. But, why would I tell him that? Good deal. __________________ Best, Timothy

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