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Twotone540
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Back on topic, I'd never own any watch sold by Vladdy Daddy.

I looked :shock: It was a Breitling :shock: It was...It was...I couldn't turn away :shock:
Ohhh! The inhumanity :shock:

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no, Invicta is not an OEM either, so none of those classify.

OK, I see where I got off track here. I missed your use of the word "an." I thought you were saying Invicta watches are not OEM watches, not that Invicta, as a company, is not an OEM of its watches. Given that you had just said "pimped up" watches don't qualify, I thought you were distinguishing between watches one might hate for their aftermarket alterations (as shown by Montexn), versus watches a person hates based on how they leave the factory (e.g., the leopard Daytona), and that somehow Invictas fell more into the aftermarket camp. Classic case of inferring through context, and missing the specific language used. My apologies for that, and for taking us so far down this road. (I still don't see why Invictas wouldn't qualify for this thread, but since you meant it tongue-in-cheek, I guess that's not a point worth belaboring.)

As a peace offering, I would like you to have this Invicta apron. I tried to get Tom to trade his Breiling boxers for it, but he wouldn't bite. :mrgreen:

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peace offering gladly accepted JacksonStone, though I can not promise I will wear the apron ?

here is another one by a major watch manufacturer, maybe the baby blue background makes it worse than it is in the metal, but I definitely would never wear it - and it seems too small for Geoff, so hopefully I am not hurting the feelings of a fellow Breitling aficionado:

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Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.

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Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.

And speaking for those who own one....We wouldn't want you to :nana:

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Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.

And speaking for those who own one....We wouldn't want you to :nana:

My main issue with Rolex (speaking as someone who has become quite fond of them recently) is that so many people wear them. So, I'm not about to encourage someone who dislikes them to change his mind...even though it's his loss. :wink:
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Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.


bold statement my friend. and i feel what you are saying. i was one of the biggest rolex haters around for YEARS! im willing to bet that you will change your opinion in time to come.
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Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.


bold statement my friend. and i feel what you are saying. i was one of the biggest rolex haters around for YEARS! im willing to bet that you will change your opinion in time to come.

It's slightly on the bold side, but I really can't bring myself to even consider buying a Rolex. I respect the technical aspect of the watches, especially the fact that EVERYTHING is produced in house, but 99% of people who own a Rolex wear it for the wrong reason . . . for the name. The company has done a fantastic job of market positioning and it's the go-to watch for people who want to boost their ego. The Rolex owners on this forum are not part of the 99% I'm referring to, so hopefully I don't start any flame wars over my comments. Everyone has a different view on brand perception and mine is certainly in the minority.

I used to not be so hot on Panerai, but have recently come around. I may change my tune on Rolex at some point, but I genuinely don't think one will ever be part of my collection.

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Well I suspect that many of you would never consider this piece that I am currently negotiating for......

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We'll take it as written that nr123 thinks that it looks like a $10 watch and that I don't care :lol:
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For me the, the height of bad taste would be the Franck Muller Master Calendar Pink Gold Case Chronograph..........
yukkety yuk. :cry:
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Well I suspect that many of you would never consider this piece that I am currently negotiating for......

We'll take it as written that nr123 thinks that it looks like a $10 watch and that I don't care :lol:


well Romain Jerome is certainly different. What happened with the DeLorean models, have not heard from those for some time ?
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Buy a Tag.............I have never seen the value in these watches. Also the brand "Toy" which seesm to be all the rage at my local Breitling AD. They seem like the cool watch not sure if they are wearing them on the jersey shore or something but everytime i turn around someone is wearing one

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bozman52 wrote:
Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.


bold statement my friend. and i feel what you are saying. i was one of the biggest rolex haters around for YEARS! im willing to bet that you will change your opinion in time to come.


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bozman52 wrote:
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bozman52 wrote:
Never, ever would I . . . buy a Rolex. Yeah, I said it.


bold statement my friend. and i feel what you are saying. i was one of the biggest rolex haters around for YEARS! im willing to bet that you will change your opinion in time to come.

It's slightly on the bold side, but I really can't bring myself to even consider buying a Rolex. I respect the technical aspect of the watches, especially the fact that EVERYTHING is produced in house, but 99% of people who own a Rolex wear it for the wrong reason . . . for the name. The company has done a fantastic job of market positioning and it's the go-to watch for people who want to boost their ego. The Rolex owners on this forum are not part of the 99% I'm referring to, so hopefully I don't start any flame wars over my comments. Everyone has a different view on brand perception and mine is certainly in the minority.

I used to not be so hot on Panerai, but have recently come around. I may change my tune on Rolex at some point, but I genuinely don't think one will ever be part of my collection.



well you can join us on the 1% and own it because you like it. in all honesty theyre not everyones cup of tea. but they do make timeless classic piece that will be with you for years to come. thats why they are appealing to so many.
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