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What does a Rolex say about a person??

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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 10:55 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by PLYRS 3
i have 2:

s/s submariner and blue/gold submariner.

for me, it was something i always wanted....what type of impression it leaves on others (if any), i can't speak to.....

do i get compliments from those that "know" watches??
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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People who can spend 19k on a Rolex don't worry about the price because they consider it an asset, not a liability.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by tokyo_james
I have a Rolex Explorer II .... nothing like the cost you are talking about, but a lovely timepiece IMHO .....
In black too as I understand... here's mine James

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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by dbjb
Start pricing Patek Phillipe, and your Rolex will seem like a Timex by comparison.

This is oh so true.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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i want a DAYTONA in in black.....

visited many dealers....all of whom laughed me out the door.

they are IMPOSSIBLE to get in canada.

they said they can probably get me one by the time my grand-kids are born - my oldest kid is 18 months - i guess i'll be waiting for quite a while
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:37 AM
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I have one in black as well. If you want one, I can get one but there will be a premium! Expect to pay US$10,500.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by wantone

I can get one but there will be a premium!
geez wantone.....you sound like an S2000 salesman
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:52 PM
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Know a few people with Rolex's, even with a watch like that they were continuously late for meetings.........I don't wear a watch and make my appointments on time, and that's not ish time like some people use............oh I'll be there 9ish.......and they don't show till 9:30 or so.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 12:58 PM
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Me myself i like the looks, sizes, and price of Movados'
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by THEOLDMAN
Know a few people with Rolex's, even with a watch like that they were continuously late for meetings.........I don't wear a watch and make my appointments on time, and that's not ish time like some people use............oh I'll be there 9ish.......and they don't show till 9:30 or so.
yeah, but al, no watch will help these people
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