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Dr. Robert · 14 April 2012, 04:39 PM

I like JM's guitar playing.....I like his jam w/ B.B. King & E.C. Had heard he was a watch guy, the article showed a simpatico side of a watch guy, I look forward to reading more of his stuff.

Chris B · 14 April 2012, 05:37 PM

One of the good-guys, thanks for sharing

mjclark32 · 14 April 2012, 07:13 PM

Very cool

travisb · 14 April 2012, 11:03 PM

I'll look foward to reading his contributions.

ecsub44 · 14 April 2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HongNinja

That's awesome! I had a feeling all that media sh*t talking was BS. John seems like a really nice guy, and it unfortunate when good guys get painted in a negative light.

I'm willing to bet John has a TRF account n

Thanks for sharing!

I'm unaware of any broad-based negative media for him. I know a lot of PEOPLE have a negative opinion because they don't understand/appreciate his self-deprecating and sarcastic humor. He doesn't take himself seriously at all...but everyone thinks he's uber arrogant. Which I think is probably what he's shooting for.

I enjoyed reading his contributions on VRF...and I'm looking forward to Hodinkee.

Wristmaster · 14 April 2012, 11:20 PM

Mayer for mayor. Respect.

FightOnSC! · 14 April 2012, 11:31 PM

it was a great article. I think one of the most refreshing parts about it was how un-snobby he was about other brands like G-Shock for example. yes, it's a Casio.

Watches are great and to each their own as far as what they want to spend or what makes their wrist feel special. I admit, there's certain brands I would never buy. But that doesn't mean that it isn't something special to someone or that person has a certain affinity to the brand that isn't so easily understood.

but lets not forget, for us to have and own watches on this site, we're part of a very small minority of people in the world who are lucky and fortunate enough to own such a luxury. Let's keep it classy and truthful like JM did. It's all too easy to come off the wrong way when you have something worth more than people's cars on your wrist!

Lol-x · 14 April 2012, 11:48 PM

Great article.

UKSub · 14 April 2012, 11:57 PM

Clapton is a big rolex fan, I wonder if he influenced JM more than just on the guitar front!

kilyung · 15 April 2012, 01:24 AM

Funny how things change. Saw him many times in Atlanta back in the 90s before his fame, really nice guy with a large local following. He didn't have those extraordinary pieces back then of course!

noche619 · 15 April 2012, 02:43 AM

I think the negative feelings about him (that I'm aware of) were due to his his talking personal trash about his relationships with women (Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston). Maybe he's an OK guy but was immature that way.

Dont flame me but have to say - If that's his wrist in the photo, it looks prettier than mine (and I'm a woman)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

I'm unaware of any broad-based negative media for him. I know a lot of PEOPLE have a negative opinion because they don't understand/appreciate his self-deprecating and sarcastic humor. He doesn't take himself seriously at all...but everyone thinks he's uber arrogant. Which I think is probably what he's shooting for.

I enjoyed reading his contributions on VRF...and I'm looking forward to Hodinkee.

Cabaiguan · 15 April 2012, 03:02 AM

You really know someone is a true WIS when he/she appreciates a G-Shock as much as a Patek. Very cool.

sleddog · 15 April 2012, 03:12 AM

A great read!!

xxthe_remedyxx · 15 April 2012, 03:40 AM

I was searching for the broken bezel post myself but no luck. Can anyone help me out with a PM?

Eric88 · 15 April 2012, 07:41 AM

John Mayer is way cool.

Here's a thread I wrote some time ago that has some cool info about John's watch obsession.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....4&postcount=15

I like this quote: “On tour, I can’t really carry around a lot of stuff,” he explained, sitting in a New York recording studio. “But you know what? I can pack a little roll of watches and wake up in the morning in Milwaukee and look at the watches and go, ‘Who do I want to be today through this one piece?’ It dictates a little bit of the mood.”

I think a lot of people on this forum can relate to this.

14 April 2012, 04:39 PM	#31
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,288	I like JM's guitar playing.....I like his jam w/ B.B. King & E.C. Had heard he was a watch guy, the article showed a simpatico side of a watch guy, I look forward to reading more of his stuff. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 April 2012, 07:13 PM	#33
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Very cool __________________

14 April 2012, 11:03 PM	#34
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Thanks for the link Sam. I'll look foward to reading his contributions.

14 April 2012, 11:48 PM	#38
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,241	Great article. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

15 April 2012, 03:02 AM	#42
Cabaiguan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Raf Location: NJ Watch: GMTII Posts: 2,150	You really know someone is a true WIS when he/she appreciates a G-Shock as much as a Patek. Very cool. __________________ "A ship of war is the best ambassador." - Oliver Cromwell

14 April 2012, 05:37 PM	#32
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,623	One of the good-guys, thanks for sharing

14 April 2012, 11:20 PM	#36
Wristmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: A.K.W Location: Indonesia Watch: Me Watching U Posts: 587	Mayer for mayor. Respect.

14 April 2012, 11:31 PM	#37
FightOnSC! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: J Location: El Lay Watch: AP. Rolex. The end Posts: 636	it was a great article. I think one of the most refreshing parts about it was how un-snobby he was about other brands like G-Shock for example. yes, it's a Casio. Watches are great and to each their own as far as what they want to spend or what makes their wrist feel special. I admit, there's certain brands I would never buy. But that doesn't mean that it isn't something special to someone or that person has a certain affinity to the brand that isn't so easily understood. but lets not forget, for us to have and own watches on this site, we're part of a very small minority of people in the world who are lucky and fortunate enough to own such a luxury. Let's keep it classy and truthful like JM did. It's all too easy to come off the wrong way when you have something worth more than people's cars on your wrist!

14 April 2012, 11:57 PM	#39
UKSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Watch: Rolex Sub 16610 Posts: 83	Clapton is a big rolex fan, I wonder if he influenced JM more than just on the guitar front!

15 April 2012, 01:24 AM	#40
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Funny how things change. Saw him many times in Atlanta back in the 90s before his fame, really nice guy with a large local following. He didn't have those extraordinary pieces back then of course!

15 April 2012, 03:12 AM	#43
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,903	A great read!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 April 2012, 03:40 AM	#44
xxthe_remedyxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,105	I was searching for the broken bezel post myself but no luck. Can anyone help me out with a PM?

15 April 2012, 07:41 AM	#45
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	John Mayer is way cool. Here's a thread I wrote some time ago that has some cool info about John's watch obsession. http://www.rolexforums.com/showpost....4&postcount=15 I like this quote: “On tour, I can’t really carry around a lot of stuff,” he explained, sitting in a New York recording studio. “But you know what? I can pack a little roll of watches and wake up in the morning in Milwaukee and look at the watches and go, ‘Who do I want to be today through this one piece?’ It dictates a little bit of the mood.” I think a lot of people on this forum can relate to this.

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