"Yeah baby. It's a Rolex."

[Wildy]

This would have worked, lol

[gummy]

I think "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." should become the TRF secret handshake, suitable for use at any GTG or meet up.

It screams WIS.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by gummy

I think "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." should become the TRF secret handshake, suitable for use at any GTG or meet up.

It screams WIS.

It screams something.

[ragingcao]

Yeah, baby
Entertaining. Thanks for sharing

[Langnam]

Oh, this is a BC thread. Ok, then, this never really happened.


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[BiH115]

The older man:

[JnmEaton]

Guess this young cat isn't in the "under the radar" club......

[encarter13]

Does this work with guys too... "Yeah, Bro! Sporting a Rolex!"

[luvan12]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

I was standing in line at Peet's (a NorCal coffee shop) this morning and there were three of us (an older gentleman, myself and a younger guy) awaiting our turns at the counter. Shortly thereafter, a young woman joined us in line and apparently she was acquainted with the younger man standing behind me. After they shared hellos, I overheard her purr, "Ooh, did you get a new watch?" To which he replied, "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." And like a dog whose attention is piqued by a possible intruder, I felt compelled to turn around and have a peek and yes, he was sporting a TT/DJ.

What made this ordinarily mundane incident kind of funny was when I turned back around, the older man ahead of me was shaking his head as if to say "What an a-hole" and I then noticed that he was wearing what appeared to be an older/vintage-era bubbleback!

While walking out with my cup of Kona/black, I was reflecting on this brief dialogue and came to the conclusion that it might make for an interesting TV/print ad. Whether the conversation took place at an upscale restaurant/bar, a country club or in the depths of an urban ghetto, the response "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." would be an effective way of enhancing the brand recognition even further.

Then again it might not.

You may be on to something. I could def. see this on a campaign looking to tap in to the younger generation.

[Danny83]

Bristol ....

[htrap2294]

I've encountered a dude wearing a fake before say something like that. Only he said: "Of course it's real baby, it don't tick...". Maybe I was a jerk, but I interjected and told him it's a fake. He then was like: "Nah, its iced out!". Needless to say, I did not continue that conversation.

[KBM]

at the Austin Powers' voice comment. Now I can't imagine it any other way.

[tomchicago]

I would sell every Rollie I have if this suggestion comes to pass.

[Boaters]

Originally Posted by Wildy

This would have worked, lol

Perfect!

[jinikari01]

Sounds like something you might see on a Sienfeld episode. LOL.

[Wesley Crusher]

Oh man, how did I miss this thread... lol

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

I was standing in line at Peet's (a NorCal coffee shop) this morning and there were three of us (an older gentleman, myself and a younger guy) awaiting our turns at the counter. Shortly thereafter, a young woman joined us in line and apparently she was acquainted with the younger man standing behind me. After they shared hellos, I overheard her purr, "Ooh, did you get a new watch?" To which he replied, "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." And like a dog whose attention is piqued by a possible intruder, I felt compelled to turn around and have a peek and yes, he was sporting a TT/DJ.

What made this ordinarily mundane incident kind of funny was when I turned back around, the older man ahead of me was shaking his head as if to say "What an a-hole" and I then noticed that he was wearing what appeared to be an older/vintage-era bubbleback!

While walking out with my cup of Kona/black, I was reflecting on this brief dialogue and came to the conclusion that it might make for an interesting TV/print ad. Whether the conversation took place at an upscale restaurant/bar, a country club or in the depths of an urban ghetto, the response "Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." would be an effective way of enhancing the brand recognition even further.

Then again it might not.

I love that this story features the best kind of Rolex wearer (completely matter-of-fact about it; a good watch is a good watch) and the worst kind of Rolex wearer, which the company now chases, (the crown is the only thing that matters). Let's hope the second group jumps ship to Hublot!

[motoikkyu]

In my Rolex commercial, I'd have the young person sitting in a filthy cubicle in a nameless corporate setting, unshaven, empty cans of energy-drink all over, and glancing at the wall-clock, which has the minute hand missing or detached and the hour hand perilously close to 5 o'clock. Our hero then checks his wrist for the only bright, shiny, and hopeful thing in his joyless universe: his Rolex.

"Rolex. For when you truly want to know what time it is."

[Etschell]

What were you wearing?

[eonflux]

Sadly, a lot of Rolex buyers are like that kid

[BristolCavendish]

Originally Posted by Etschell

What were you wearing?

A pair of 501s, T-shirt, Wolverine work boots and believe it or not, I had left my 16610/NATO on the night stand this particular morning. So I guess you could say that I was just another 'Joe Blow' standing in line for coffee and catching the drift of the 'upwardly mobile'.

[Arclight]

Originally Posted by BristolCavendish

"Yeah baby. It's a Rolex." would be an effective way of enhancing the brand recognition even further.

Then again it might not.

Perhaps even more so if they could borrow Lady Gaga.

[Onikage]

Yeah baby, it's an Invicta.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by danny83

bristol ....

x2

[mtgjr]

It's Bristol baby!!

[broken_link]

Originally Posted by eonflux

Sadly, a lot of Rolex buyers are like that kid

Yeah, baby, it's a Rolex buyer!

[carlhaluss]

I suppose a lot of things would come into play here, like his body language, annotations in his voice, etc etc. At 68 years old, if somebody said the same thing to me, I might be inclined to give a similar response. A Rolex is a watch that is put on a pedestal by many people, including myself to a degree. Not because of the prestige so much as what the brand has to offer me over all the others.

At any rate, to most people a Rolex is a sign of accomplishment in life. It is a luxury item, and as such I would never take it so seriously as to berate someone on how they react to another person's appreciation or perception of the watch. I love my two Rolex watches, and hope to soon get a gold one. I have always wanted to have a solid gold watch, one that includes a solid gold bracelet. It is an indicator of prestige and achievement for me, and one Hell of a lot of fun. And I can pull it off very well by being proud of it and humble at the same time. If someone makes a similar comment to me, I will be very inclined to say: "Yeah, Baby, it's a solid gold Rolex!"

So, folks, life is short, and let's not take this whole fun hobby of ours too seriously!

[tamiya]

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

In my Rolex commercial, I'd have the young person sitting in a filthy cubicle in a nameless corporate setting, unshaven, empty cans of energy-drink all over, and glancing at the wall-clock, which has the minute hand missing or detached and the hour hand perilously close to 5 o'clock. Our hero then checks his wrist for the only bright, shiny, and hopeful thing in his joyless universe: his Rolex.

Yeowch... that cuts seriously close to my bone.

"Rolex. For when you truly want to know what time it is."

Yeah ITS TIME TO QUIT baybee...

[DocHorton]

Sorry my reply to the young lady offended you. But I did see you checking out my Rollie.

Doesn't everyone respond like that??

[grimps]

Although I'd never say anything loud like that in public whenever I've bought I new watch I can't wait to show it off to my family and friends , I'm guessing the guy so still in the new watch honeymoon period