John Ireland
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good point. at the same time I find everything
Nov 21, 2007,07:59 AM
getting so cluttered. if everything is "special" in the end nothing is special. Perhaps grouping watch companies by size would be more focused. Large companies such as Rolex and Seiko and Omega would have similarities of scale and purpose. Small companies such as Patek and Vacheron would be in very a different group. And the very small boutique houses would be another still. Three forums for three types of watches, plus (perhaps) a vintage forum (coverall all makes) though even that seems just another way to divide enthusiasts instead of bringing them together.
The "brand" fan club forums become too much awe and back slapping and fawning over every new model, and for me that reduces the quality of the information and discussion.
And let me bury in this post...as often happens in discussions...a question about Patek. What exactly designates a Calatrava? I see the name attached to lots of Pateks...but the only time I have seen it defined is when a dealer mentioned the Calatrava crown as if it was specific to that model. In my days of infatuation with the name Patek, I picked one up and it had all the style and look I wanted (35mm case, broad hands, center seconds), yet it never felt that special on the wrist and after a few hours I would take it off and put on something I liked more. Now the Patek has become my "wall clock"...it hangs on a push pin over my desk...I enjoy looking at it, and it seems quite happy there as well.
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Rolex forum? A straw poll.
By: Chromatic Fugue : November 19th, 2007-20:48
In prior posts, I noted my respect for the Rolex brand but argued that it would be a bad idea to start a Rolex forum here, largely because it would attract the wrong sort. I confess I am having second thoughts about that. Many of the people on this site, ...
Hope you're kidding
By: Geo : November 19th, 2007-23:12
It has nothing to do with respecting Rolex or not, the brand just does not belong here, for the very strong reason you mentioned yourself. If a brand like Cartier, with it's outstanding CPCP collection, great history and strong models, is not even getting...
Isn't it possible, Geo, that . . .
By: Dr No : November 20th, 2007-01:13
. . . a Purists Rolex forum would be constrained by the emphasis on propriety and form that is evident elsewhere on these pages? Curiously, Art
Is it that we like the brand but don't like their customers
By: Bill : November 20th, 2007-10:55
I am having a little trouble getting my head around the subject in pragmatic way. I have to admit that when I see someone prancing around in a very loud rolex it too am apprehensive of that person and it validates the negative. Having said that, I like ma...
I am a BIG Rolex fan...and I don't think you need a
By: John Ireland : November 20th, 2007-22:29
Rolex forum. I could argue there might be too many forums already. If this place is about the art and technology of watches...it doesn't matter who makes the watch...and you don't need a specific forum to ask a question about a specific watch. Yes, Rolex ...
There is a very simple way to achieve selectivity
By: Bill : November 20th, 2007-23:11
Simply use the edit option and just pick the forum(s) you want to see. home.watchprosite.com you will also have a one click view to see all post in that selection. home.watchprosite.com Rather than eliminate the choice for others who may want forum x or y...
We have seen quite a few Rolex threads recently...
By: carl : November 20th, 2007-13:48
And they have all been pretty well behaved (so far). Many of our members own, or have owned, Rolex and some collect vintage Rolexes. So the interest is definitely there. Now that I'm able to personalize the brands menu and use the MyView feature I never s...
Ah, Carl, the Paneristis are the envy of the rest of WISdom . . .
By: Dr No : November 20th, 2007-23:08
. . . their clannishness and devotion are inexplicable, but at least they're good sports. I think Al's and Geo's point is that Rolex fans have a reputation for taking an "us-vs-them" attitude towards the rest of the community, and I have no reason to doub...
;-) . . .
By: Dr No : November 21st, 2007-00:07
My 2c
By: BDLJ : November 21st, 2007-19:26
Are you kidding, Rolex Forum... all those wrong types?
By: justpen : November 23rd, 2007-07:35
'Gentlemen' Now for those of you that read my ravings, and have not heard the story about those wrong types, like the ones that drive Ferraris and wear those flashy Rolexs..... I will tell you the story. A man had driven his red Ferrari to the village and...
Jack smiley face
By: MTF : November 24th, 2007-08:19
Jack, To make a smiley face, just type : - ) without the spaces and the system will do the rest Regarding your comments, please note that we COULD have a Rolex discussion or forum; it's NOT ruled out as a "policy". The main discussion here is revolving ab...
the same not true for Patek or Lange?
By: Chromatic Fugue : November 24th, 2007-17:02
Last I checked, the relevant forums for those two brands in the rival website are much more highly populated than their counterparts here. The question isn't quantity, but quality. And that's what we have over the rival website. The same would probably be...
Intimidated?
By: MTF : November 25th, 2007-03:28
Dear Chromatic Fugue, I may have no rebuttal to your kind observations about our other fora. Mayhaps, we are a little intimidated by Big Green? They don't seem keen to have their insides bared for the world to see. We have never seen the inside of Rolex -...
Factory
By: BDLJ : November 26th, 2007-16:45
Thanks MTF for the info on Smiley Faces....re your
By: justpen : November 24th, 2007-18:26
comments of " All that can be said, is already being said, on other dedicated websites for Rolex." I take your point, but it is worth noting that after looking at several sites I decided to make and "Tag" this site in my Favourite File.....because I have ...
