Wow you really got to love the level of posters on other forums out there

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by padi56

Think one of the funniest I have heard was posted by Dave at the other
place,about the guy working in a night club.He worked in a heavy cigarette smoking environment wondered if it would harm is Rolex.Not a bit worried what
it was doing to his health.

LOL! Yes, I do remember that one....a repeat of the same would send everyone here into raptures. LMAO!!

[Rockrolex]

Originally Posted by Manatee

What I meant by "just wristwatches" is that if you live in a (personal) world where you surround yourself with nice things, a watch like a Rolex isn't out of the ordinary -- it fits the lifestyle. So if you drive a Lexus, and maintain similar standards of quality and luxury in other things you choose to own, then Rolex fits right in. It's the watch you wear.

I'm not so sure that hypothesis really holds up, Peter. For years I drove a high end Lexus, but collected very specific Casio watches because they had the complications I love and they didn't need to be wound every day. At the time, the most I spent on a watch was probably $200. I was quite happy with them until I came to discover Rolex. Rather late, but when I did, I discovered them with a vengence. Then my discoveries spread further to other high end watches. But it's not because they fit my lifestyle. I enjoy them for the fine pieces of mechanical craftsmanship that they are and for (at least in my view) their inherent beauty. Fortunately I can afford them, but I'm not sure that's the point.

[QUOTE=dman]

For the record MHO's are:

Yes there are more "dumb" questions on a Rolex board then anywhere else. But there are also more people waiting to take a persons head off for asking them.

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Daren, I could not agree more, and in fact find the posts hammering these new people to be more frustrating than the odd questions themselves. As has been pointed out, we all had to start somewhere and berating/making fun of new people for the typical dumb questions does not encourage them to stick around and learn, IMHO.

I know some people are very bothered by these questions - my advice - don't read the posts!

[QUOTE=Avalon][QUOTE=dman]

For the record MHO's are:

Yes there are more "dumb" questions on a Rolex board then anywhere else. But there are also more people waiting to take a persons head off for asking them.

Daren, I could not agree more, and in fact find the posts hammering these new people to be more frustrating than the odd questions themselves. As has been pointed out, we all had to start somewhere and berating/making fun of new people for the typical dumb questions does not encourage them to stick around and learn, IMHO.

I know some people are very bothered by these questions - my advice - don't read the posts!

What a dumb-a$$ statement. Give your head a shake Al and Daren.. what the bloody 'ell are you guys smoking today?????

LMFAO, kidding of course!

[maverick]

When the CEO of Rolex was asked how watch sales were he responded, "We do not sell watches, we sell luxury items."
However, I disagree. A watch is a watch. Unless he has the power to change definitions. Wristwatch: "a watch worn on a strap or band around the wrist." The definition does not mention price or quality. =) maverick