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RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 12:29 PM

Hi

Question: Had the media/stars on TV steered toward your Rolex purchases? I am not talking about Rolex ads. I am talking about the likes of 2 pac or biggie smalls for example.

Note: if you are over the age of 40 years old. You are going to say who are you talking about? So perhaps this is not the thread for you unless you like rap.

Cheers.

kyle L · 3 January 2010, 12:31 PM

Not really...

mb hawaii · 3 January 2010, 12:36 PM

No they haven't and I doubt they will. I don't think Rolex is "bling" enough for the rap/hip-hop industry.

meloncap78 · 3 January 2010, 12:39 PM

I know that Christopher Wallace (Biggie) loved Rolex with a passion. Eminem also wears a stainless Sub. These are just things I notice, it had absolutely no impact on my like for Rolex. I happen to like Biggie, although some of his lyrics are a bit violent, they are genius at the same time.

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mb hawaii

No they haven't and I doubt they will. I don't think Rolex is "bling" enough for the rap/hip-hop industry.

Your right about the 2000's so far. As for the mid 1990's different story. 36 mm watches was choice and Rolex was the bomb for those rappers such as Mase, Tupac and biggie. as well as many others loved the datejust and day-date.

Safetrends · 3 January 2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle L

Not really...

Kyle why did you bring Mr T into this using a photo at least 30 years old.

Lets see if I can find a new photo????????????????

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 01:05 PM

You ever leave this form David? You seem to be here 24/7. Your post count is going up fast.

Nicko · 3 January 2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

2 pac or biggie smalls for example.

Wow, they are exactly why I bought my Subbie.....They were fresh outta POS diamond bezels though the day I got mine. Damn!

kyle L · 3 January 2010, 01:10 PM

He's following in JJ's footsteps.

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 01:13 PM

Ha Ha lol

JJ likes Rap??? Is that what you are saying Kyle??? LOL.

TSts · 3 January 2010, 01:21 PM

Not at all. Drug or party money drive the rap bling mentality. My timepieces were purchased with money made from the aerospace industry.

Word to your mother........

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TSts

Not at all. Drug or party money drive the rap bling mentality. My timepieces were purchased with money made from the aerospace industry.

Word to your mother........

Word up. I am down with aerospace G.

Mine was bought with money from ??? I will hold back now. Get grilled if I say.

14060MSUB · 3 January 2010, 01:30 PM

Im in Aerospace myself! Nothing could per sway me to buy anything, especially a Rolex!

Yo check it..

tthopp05 · 3 January 2010, 01:33 PM

This thread is,is,is

Wildwing · 3 January 2010, 01:39 PM

They haven't much in common.

Mosco · 3 January 2010, 02:25 PM

Came in the Range
Hopped out the Lexus
Every year since
I been on that next

Traded in the gold for platinum Rolex
Now a **** wrist match the status of my records
Used to rock a throwback
Ballin on the corner
Now I rock a tailored suit
Lookin like a owner
No I'm not a Jonas
Brother, I'm a grown up
No I'm not a virgin
I use my kahonas

(Jay-Z, 'On to the next one', from his last album)

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Came in the Range
Hopped out the Lexus
Every year since
I been on that next

Traded in the gold for platinum Rolex
Now a **** wrist match the status of my records
Used to rock a throwback
Ballin on the corner
Now I rock a tailored suit
Lookin like a owner
No I'm not a Jonas
Brother, I'm a grown up
No I'm not a virgin
I use my kahonas

(Jay-Z, 'On to the next one', from his last album)

Modern rap. Now I don't feel so old anymore. My memories are from the 90's in rap culture.

Mosco · 3 January 2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blendhpi

Modern rap. Now I don't feel so old anymore. My memories are from the 90's in rap culture.

Well - Jay is one of the guys I will still listen to, but I also grew up in that 90's culture. However, it is him and maybe three other acts I still accept, the rest is too silly and commercial.

Art 1 · 3 January 2010, 02:46 PM

None at all.

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosco

Well - Jay is one of the guys I will still listen to, but I also grew up in that 90's culture. However, it is him and maybe three other acts I still accept, the rest is too silly and commercial.

I hear ya on that one for sure. Rap has gone radio these days.

Warnsboy · 3 January 2010, 02:49 PM

Kyle gets an A+ and one step closer to Tosserdom!!!!!! (JJ's call)

Mosco gets all the cudos ever given to mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gimme a Snickers Bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 02:52 PM

How can I get one step closser to Tosserdom?

Warnsboy · 3 January 2010, 02:56 PM

Follow Kyle!!!He's my pick to be next...................But only JJ can gift!!!

Watchdog · 3 January 2010, 02:56 PM

Interesting. I'm not a rap aficionado by any means, but I have enjoyed some of Biggie's music and Tupac's too. As a casual fan, I had no idea they were into Rolex.

Any opinions on that movie depicting his life?

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Follow Kyle!!!He's my pick to be next...................But only JJ can gift!!!

Really. I am really interested now. Does this form have a list of tossers that JJ elected.

RolexPete32 · 3 January 2010, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingkongkelley

Interesting. I'm not a rap aficionado by any means, but I have enjoyed some of Biggie's music and Tupac's too. As a casual fan, I had no idea they were into Rolex.

Any opinions on that movie depicting his life?

Great movies. One was about Biggie forget name was recent and the other a few years back about Tupac (tupac resurrection) both great movies life stories.

Tupac wore a day date (yellow gold) in real life

Biggie wore a custom Date just two tone with dimond bezel in real life.

TSts · 3 January 2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blendhpi

Word up. I am down with aerospace G.

Mine was bought with money from ??? I will hold back now. Get grilled if I say.

Good ta know my boyz Blendhpi and mtuttle02 got my back without me axing them. AK's and grass pay it!

Speed · 3 January 2010, 04:33 PM

With the exception of James Bond...a character...I never saw a Rolex on a celeb and said, Hey, now I want one! I just liked the watch and wanted one on ME.

I bought the Hamilton Ventura (Quartz - before I knew better) in the late 90's...before Will Smith wore one in Men in Black. Almost threw mine away after people said, Hey, you have the Men in Black watch!!!

Yeesh.

flatpat · 3 January 2010, 05:24 PM

I think that's another facet (marketing) of the genius of Rolex. The watch brand stands on it own. Other brands heavily depend on celebrity endorsements to elevate the name, Rolex could do with or without them. Maybe its a good thing for us since Tiger Woods could of been heavily involved with Rolex and drag them through the mud somewhat.

Cato · 3 January 2010, 05:30 PM

To be honest they are a stain on Rolex's image. They sometimes make me consider Patek or Omega.

3 January 2010, 12:29 PM	#1
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Rap and Rolex. Hi Question: Had the media/stars on TV steered toward your Rolex purchases? I am not talking about Rolex ads. I am talking about the likes of 2 pac or biggie smalls for example. Note: if you are over the age of 40 years old. You are going to say who are you talking about? So perhaps this is not the thread for you unless you like rap. Cheers.

3 January 2010, 01:21 PM	#11
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Not at all. Drug or party money drive the rap bling mentality. My timepieces were purchased with money made from the aerospace industry. Word to your mother........ __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

3 January 2010, 02:25 PM	#16
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Came in the Range Hopped out the Lexus Every year since I been on that next Traded in the gold for platinum Rolex Now a ** wrist match the status of my records Used to rock a throwback Ballin on the corner Now I rock a tailored suit Lookin like a owner No I'm not a Jonas Brother, I'm a grown up No I'm not a virgin I use my kahonas (Jay-Z, 'On to the next one', from his last album) __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss “A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson**

3 January 2010, 12:31 PM	#2
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Not really...

3 January 2010, 12:36 PM	#3
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	No they haven't and I doubt they will. I don't think Rolex is "bling" enough for the rap/hip-hop industry.

3 January 2010, 12:39 PM	#4
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	I know that Christopher Wallace (Biggie) loved Rolex with a passion. Eminem also wears a stainless Sub. These are just things I notice, it had absolutely no impact on my like for Rolex. I happen to like Biggie, although some of his lyrics are a bit violent, they are genius at the same time.

3 January 2010, 01:05 PM	#7
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	You ever leave this form David? You seem to be here 24/7. Your post count is going up fast.

3 January 2010, 01:10 PM	#9
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	He's following in JJ's footsteps.

3 January 2010, 01:13 PM	#10
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	Ha Ha lol JJ likes Rap??? Is that what you are saying Kyle??? LOL.

3 January 2010, 01:30 PM	#13
14060MSUB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Washington Posts: 69	Im in Aerospace myself! Nothing could per sway me to buy anything, especially a Rolex! Yo check it..

3 January 2010, 01:33 PM	#14
tthopp05 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Watch: THE MIGHTY DEEPSEA Posts: 839	This thread is,is,is

3 January 2010, 01:39 PM	#15
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	They haven't much in common.

3 January 2010, 02:46 PM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	None at all.

3 January 2010, 02:49 PM	#21
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Kyle gets an A+ and one step closer to Tosserdom!!!!!! (JJ's call) Mosco gets all the cudos ever given to mankind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gimme a Snickers Bar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 January 2010, 02:52 PM	#22
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	How can I get one step closser to Tosserdom?

3 January 2010, 02:56 PM	#23
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Follow Kyle!!!He's my pick to be next...................But only JJ can gift!!!

3 January 2010, 02:56 PM	#24
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,739	Interesting. I'm not a rap aficionado by any means, but I have enjoyed some of Biggie's music and Tupac's too. As a casual fan, I had no idea they were into Rolex. Any opinions on that movie depicting his life?

3 January 2010, 04:33 PM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	With the exception of James Bond...a character...I never saw a Rolex on a celeb and said, Hey, now I want one! I just liked the watch and wanted one on ME. I bought the Hamilton Ventura (Quartz - before I knew better) in the late 90's...before Will Smith wore one in Men in Black. Almost threw mine away after people said, Hey, you have the Men in Black watch!!! Yeesh.

3 January 2010, 05:24 PM	#29
flatpat Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego CA. Posts: 29	I think that's another facet (marketing) of the genius of Rolex. The watch brand stands on it own. Other brands heavily depend on celebrity endorsements to elevate the name, Rolex could do with or without them. Maybe its a good thing for us since Tiger Woods could of been heavily involved with Rolex and drag them through the mud somewhat.

3 January 2010, 05:30 PM	#30
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	To be honest they are a stain on Rolex's image. They sometimes make me consider Patek or Omega.

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