ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

clew84 · 30 April 2010, 12:14 PM

Stop wearing Panerai. Check out this article. Normally I find him amusing in a way but this time I think he's gone a wee bit overboard, to put it mildly. Plus, there are not too many people who can sell their PAM and buy a A. Lange & Sohne Datograph....

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-w...g-panerai.html

Psmith · 30 April 2010, 12:52 PM

Thanks Chris - I read this on 'risti.com - sounds like the author is a little envious of the BMW driver he refers to...

Cheers

htc8p · 30 April 2010, 01:08 PM

the world is such a better place with idiots like this...

B. Doggy · 30 April 2010, 11:34 PM

I bet if you actually broke down Panerai's demographic for this guy, he'd find that it's not really the "young" that buy these great watches.

mfer · 30 April 2010, 11:57 PM

I've made the mistake of reading one of his articles before. Not going to make that mistake again.

TswaneNguni · 1 May 2010, 02:01 AM

Interesting man ..... The Watch Snot

A1000 · 1 May 2010, 02:11 AM

Having read a few of his articles he appears to have an accurate name and a writing style designed to provoke. Can't fault him on his choice though, if you can afford it!

ocwatching · 1 May 2010, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1000

writing style designed to provoke!

I with Adrian...just to generate page views...

jameshe · 1 May 2010, 07:36 PM

Absolutely. I left 3 posts just now under the alias of 'snob sniper'.. I felt compelled! It is provocative, and it clearly worked on me. Oh well!

I have read the same thing before on ask men.com slating Rolex. These people target the larger, popular (more recognised) brands in order to cause the maximum furore. If he wrote an article criticising a Lange Datograph and hyping up a PP Moonphase, then few readers would have any kind of connection with it (and post as I have!).

I guess I should stay away from these things, but one thing this forum has taught me is how everyone's opinion is equal, and nobody has the right to dictate what is (without dispute) 'right' and what is 'wrong'.

Watches are a very personal purchase and buying decision. My friend loves his 2005 quartz SMP. I would never lay into him and tell him how much better everything else is compared to his watch, and how lacklustre it is. He loves it, and that is what is important.

(Incidentally, I like the SMP, and owned a 007 model when I was younger as my first watch - I always look upon them favourably for that reason).

Gotta admit this post irritated me somewhat as I am possibly hours away from selling my first Rolex (V SD - on TRF) for a 312 (first Panerai). I have had doubts BUT I LIKED IT (the Panerai) and that is why I want to go for it.

There are too many of these antagonistic self-interested individuals in the world.

That is what makes TRF so great

niels74 · 1 May 2010, 09:06 PM

Will i comment , na i wont , i was prob the one who splashed him on his pushbike with my beemer ....

Nica64 · 2 May 2010, 07:26 AM

Speed · 2 May 2010, 08:59 AM

< groan >

marcinthemiddle · 2 May 2010, 09:31 AM

The "watch knob" can get bent.

tech_controller · 2 May 2010, 12:34 PM

I must be a clown then....

lol

30 April 2010, 12:14 PM	#1
clew84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati Watch: me soar Posts: 930	The Watch Snob says... Stop wearing Panerai. Check out this article. Normally I find him amusing in a way but this time I think he's gone a wee bit overboard, to put it mildly. Plus, there are not too many people who can sell their PAM and buy a A. Lange & Sohne Datograph.... http://www.askmen.com/fashion/mens-w...g-panerai.html __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 Omega SMP IWC 3227-01 Autodromo Prototipo

30 April 2010, 12:52 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Thanks Chris - I read this on 'risti.com - sounds like the author is a little envious of the BMW driver he refers to... Cheers __________________

30 April 2010, 11:34 PM	#4
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I bet if you actually broke down Panerai's demographic for this guy, he'd find that it's not really the "young" that buy these great watches. __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

1 May 2010, 02:11 AM	#7
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Having read a few of his articles he appears to have an accurate name and a writing style designed to provoke. Can't fault him on his choice though, if you can afford it! __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

1 May 2010, 09:06 PM	#10
niels74 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siberia,yes it is Posts: 640	bla... Will i comment , na i wont , i was prob the one who splashed him on his pushbike with my beemer ....

30 April 2010, 01:08 PM	#3
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,451	the world is such a better place with idiots like this...

30 April 2010, 11:57 PM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I've made the mistake of reading one of his articles before. Not going to make that mistake again.

1 May 2010, 02:01 AM	#6
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Interesting man ..... The Watch Snot

1 May 2010, 07:36 PM	#9
jameshe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: AP ROC, SkyDweller Posts: 812	Absolutely. I left 3 posts just now under the alias of 'snob sniper'.. I felt compelled! It is provocative, and it clearly worked on me. Oh well! I have read the same thing before on ask men.com slating Rolex. These people target the larger, popular (more recognised) brands in order to cause the maximum furore. If he wrote an article criticising a Lange Datograph and hyping up a PP Moonphase, then few readers would have any kind of connection with it (and post as I have!). I guess I should stay away from these things, but one thing this forum has taught me is how everyone's opinion is equal, and nobody has the right to dictate what is (without dispute) 'right' and what is 'wrong'. Watches are a very personal purchase and buying decision. My friend loves his 2005 quartz SMP. I would never lay into him and tell him how much better everything else is compared to his watch, and how lacklustre it is. He loves it, and that is what is important. (Incidentally, I like the SMP, and owned a 007 model when I was younger as my first watch - I always look upon them favourably for that reason). Gotta admit this post irritated me somewhat as I am possibly hours away from selling my first Rolex (V SD - on TRF) for a 312 (first Panerai). I have had doubts BUT I LIKED IT (the Panerai) and that is why I want to go for it. There are too many of these antagonistic self-interested individuals in the world. That is what makes TRF so great

2 May 2010, 07:26 AM	#11
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	__________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

2 May 2010, 08:59 AM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	< groan >

2 May 2010, 09:31 AM	#13
marcinthemiddle Vacated Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: Connecticut Watch: PAM 111 'N' Posts: 2,558	The "watch knob" can get bent. __________________ NAWCC Member Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Executive Dorklehead

2 May 2010, 12:34 PM	#14
tech_controller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Daniel Location: Middle Earth Watch: Me Bleed... Posts: 687	I must be a clown then.... lol __________________ 126711CHNR \| 326935 \| 11613 black \| 11613 serti \| 16610 \| 116660 \| 116610LV \| 116713LN 116519 panda \| 116710LN \| 116713LB \| 116713LB diamond

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)