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23 November 2005, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Tyler, a word of advice, m'lad. Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

That's why I left another forum voluntarily.

Baptistman · 23 November 2005, 11:19 PM

(Quote) is very much like indoctrinating new comers; similar to what the Christians did with South America and Africa. Give your readers a few glittery glass jewels and they will fill with joy.(Up yours)

Yo buddy now your stepping on my turf, with your anti Christianity jibes, this is a Rolex forum, where we in a light hearted manner discuss the ways and means of the brand, what's really your agenda?

Gedanken · 23 November 2005, 11:25 PM

Uh, Jon, who are you replying to?

Baptistman · 23 November 2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Uh, Jon, who are you replying to?

Sorry I was replying to up yours and got flustered on the keyboard

Gedanken · 23 November 2005, 11:37 PM

It's OK, Jon - the guy's tactless at best, and more likely a troublemaker. Rest assured we're all over him like ugly on a moose.

For the record, not that the regular members of this forum need to be told, religious matters are sensitive and I'd like everybody to treat such matters accordingly.

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

For the record, not that the regular members of this forum need to be told, religious matters are sensitive and I'd like everybody to treat such matters accordingly.

Gotcha.

Tyler

Gedanken · 23 November 2005, 11:46 PM

Actually, I am remiss in not noting that comment in all of the tripe that upyours posted. That was the last straw, and I've banned him - we don't need his brand of muckraking around these parts.

23 November 2005, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Actually, I am remiss in not noting that comment in all of the tripe that upyours posted. That was the last straw, and I've banned him - we don't need his brand of muckraking around these parts.

Man, this place rocks.

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Actually, I am remiss in not noting that comment in all of the tripe that upyours posted. That was the last straw, and I've banned him - we don't need his brand of muckraking around these parts.

Crikey mate! What the hell took so long?

Gedanken · 24 November 2005, 12:04 AM

Ehh, the bugger was begging for it and I'm not going to stand for anybody mistaking our kindness for our weakness.

Gedanken · 24 November 2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Crikey mate! What the hell took so long?

I was in a warm and fuzzy mood. Well, never fear - I'm back and I'm bad!

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

I was in a warm and fuzzy mood. Well, never fear - I'm back and I'm bad!

Right on brotha

baseballduck · 24 November 2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Actually, I am remiss in not noting that comment in all of the tripe that upyours posted. That was the last straw, and I've banned him - we don't need his brand of muckraking around these parts.

Go James you rock!!!

Man this place is awesome.

Tyler

dman · 24 November 2005, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

Right on brotha

You are upset aren't you Bruce?

Gedanken · 24 November 2005, 12:20 AM

's right - ah pity the fool who goes messin' wit me and gets me mad!

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

You are upset aren't you Bruce?

Not anymore mate!

Baptistman · 24 November 2005, 02:27 AM

Thanks guys for keeping this forum the bees knees

Goodwatch · 24 November 2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Man, this place rocks.

I wonder who's next?

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I wonder who's next?

Just don't start with the Goldmember stuff Frans

24 November 2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I wonder who's next?

If we are voting, I have a suggestion.........

for now at least.......

Goodwatch · 24 November 2005, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalon

If we are voting, I have a suggestion.........

for now at least.......

If you are getting older, like me, it’s very comforting to have a constant factor in your life. To me this is the Canadian Cold Shower I get everyday after I log on to this forum. After everything fails, I can rely on this!

Signed:

Oldmember.

P.S. Still love ya guys.

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

If you are getting older, like me, it’s very comforting to have a constant factor in your life. To me this is the Canadian Cold Shower I get everyday after I log on to this forum. After everything fails, I can rely on this!

Signed:

Oldmember.

P.S. Still love ya guys.

Frans you know we love you too mate

24 November 2005, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Signed:

Oldmember.

P.S. Still love ya guys.

Frans, you forgot the "G" on your signature..........

We love you too, Frans.......no really..........honest, no joking........

maverick · 24 November 2005, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by upyoursebay

I am far from being a technical person. My deepest respect must go to someone like Mr. Odets and the technical staff here in London that looks after my watches and where, on occasions, I have learnt something new (but, I am afraid, I am still very ignorant). My collection has had a number of Rolex watches: Submariner, Sea-dweller, Yacht-Master, GMT, Explorer, Daytona and a few of the gold ones (by the way – not one keeps the right time). On a daily basis I wear the Submariner although I think the Sea-dweller is probably my favorite. I have no “respect” for the Daytona and I don’t think much of the Yacht-master. I think it is probably easier and shorter to say what I haven’t got – these are – Parmigiani, Patek, Vacheron and Breguet. I prefer Oris to Omega while Bell & Ross is nice but I would say is overpriced. I like Tudor but my favorites are probably Corum and Ulysse Nardin. I have several Zenith, but I prefer a Revue-Thommen flyback against them or even a nice Sothis Spirit of moon.
Rolex is for showing off and, admittedly so, I wear them. But if I read carefully what I like and what I have written, I see that my instinct is attracted by practical somewhat elegant watches and, at the same time, what I very much consider good value for money (hence a Tudor compared to a Rolex - ~ even if the movement is different ~)
In Basel, a few years ago, I picked up a Chinese book on watches. Almost like “reading” Playboy my attention went straight to the pictures and there were some taken with a microscope on components made – IN HOUSE – by Ulysse Nardin. If I can scan them, I will send them to this Forum. In comparison look at the pictures taken but Walt Odets for the Rolex movement and you might understand my skepticism.
If we all get real and do a vivisection on most watches and their components, sadly so, the average price is $150 per piece (including Rolex movement). Hence my trend is to go for brands like Glycine, Oris, Tudor and Revue-Thommen where there is quality but not high prices. The most expensive watch that I have is a gold Rolex with a few diamonds and baguettes at £12,000. My dream for a Parmigiani Toric, Breguet Classique, Patek Sky-moon (VERY nice) and a UN Freak, will only remain dreams.
What I don’t like, apart from some obvious “low class” brands, are – most models of Tag-Heuer (they have been taking the **** for far too long), Paul Picot, Maurice Lacorix, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, Piaget and Ebel, while the Omega (somewhat ok”ish”) doesn’t do anything for me at all.
PS – I drive BMW and not Mercedes (while I think Bentley is probably my favorite) and I was not referring to anyone in the forum as ignorant but to the public at large out there.

Upyours, (a good pick for your own screen name) you have put forth nothing but your disjointed mis-informed opinion. You have presented NO facts to support any of your ravings. Many have pointed out how hypocritical you come across. How would you know the manufacturing cost of any Rolex? You do not. If you own any Rolex watches, let's see some pictures. I doubt you own any. Then you throw in a Patek Sky/Moon, recently selling for 1.3 MILLION dollars as a comparison to Rolex???? You come across as a troll to me and I notice your responses have stopped because you fulfilled your intention of being a troll. As far as my research I have turned up NO review W Odets has ever written on a Rolex that is complementary. (He even gives a good review to a Swatch) BTW, when Zenith movements were used in the Daytona, out of 250 parts, 220 were either modified or changed. So much for the great Zenith movement. What exactly does "none of my Rolex watches keep the correct time"? A meaningless statement to add to your troll posts. =) maverick

24 November 2005, 07:12 AM

Hey Mav, he's been banned.

Goodwatch · 24 November 2005, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick

As far as my research I have turned up NO review W Odets has ever written on a Rolex that is complementary. (He even gives a good review to a Swatch)

Hell, he even rated a $1 Canal Street 'watch' over the Explorer. Although it was a relative comparison, it was not tongue-in-cheek at all. I'll stop now, this only feeds the trolls

Even the banned ones

Rockrolex · 24 November 2005, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by maverick

Upyours, (a good pick for your own screen name) you have put forth nothing but your disjointed mis-informed opinion. You have presented NO facts to support any of your ravings. Many have pointed out how hypocritical you come across. How would you know the manufacturing cost of any Rolex? You do not. If you own any Rolex watches, let's see some pictures. I doubt you own any. Then you throw in a Patek Sky/Moon, recently selling for 1.3 MILLION dollars as a comparison to Rolex???? You come across as a troll to me and I notice your responses have stopped because you fulfilled your intention of being a troll. As far as my research I have turned up NO review W Odets has ever written on a Rolex that is complementary. (He even gives a good review to a Swatch) BTW, when Zenith movements were used in the Daytona, out of 250 parts, 220 were either modified or changed. So much for the great Zenith movement. What exactly does "none of my Rolex watches keep the correct time"? A meaningless statement to add to your troll posts. =) maverick

Well said, Dennis. Of course, you're preaching to the choir and talking to thin air. IOW, you're a bit late. We banned his a$$. So he won't show up again (at least under that name.

baseballduck · 24 November 2005, 09:57 AM

If I can get back on the original question for just a minute. For those of you who can't remember (me too) the question is "Why Rolex"? My answer to that would be, why not Rolex?

Tyler

Rockrolex · 24 November 2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

If I can get back on the original question for just a minute. For those of you who can't remember (me too) the question is "Why Rolex"? My answer to that would be, why not Rolex?

Tyler

Hey, who said you could drag this thread back on topic.

Now we have to hijack this thing all over again.

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Hey, who said you could drag this thread back on topic.

Now we have to hijack this thing all over again.

23 November 2005, 11:19 PM	#92
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	(Quote) is very much like indoctrinating new comers; similar to what the Christians did with South America and Africa. Give your readers a few glittery glass jewels and they will fill with joy.(Up yours) Yo buddy now your stepping on my turf, with your anti Christianity jibes, this is a Rolex forum, where we in a light hearted manner discuss the ways and means of the brand, what's really your agenda? __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it Last edited by Baptistman; 23 November 2005 at 11:29 PM..

23 November 2005, 11:25 PM	#93
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Uh, Jon, who are you replying to? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

23 November 2005, 11:37 PM	#95
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	It's OK, Jon - the guy's tactless at best, and more likely a troublemaker. Rest assured we're all over him like ugly on a moose. For the record, not that the regular members of this forum need to be told, religious matters are sensitive and I'd like everybody to treat such matters accordingly. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

23 November 2005, 11:46 PM	#97
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Actually, I am remiss in not noting that comment in all of the tripe that upyours posted. That was the last straw, and I've banned him - we don't need his brand of muckraking around these parts. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2005, 12:04 AM	#100
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ehh, the bugger was begging for it and I'm not going to stand for anybody mistaking our kindness for our weakness. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2005, 12:20 AM	#105
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	's right - ah pity the fool who goes messin' wit me and gets me mad! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

24 November 2005, 02:27 AM	#107
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Thanks guys for keeping this forum the bees knees __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

24 November 2005, 07:12 AM	#115
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Hey Mav, he's been banned.

24 November 2005, 09:57 AM	#118
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	If I can get back on the original question for just a minute. For those of you who can't remember (me too) the question is "Why Rolex"? My answer to that would be, why not Rolex? Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

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