Why Rolex Dominates Unsolicited Publicity: A Collector's Perspective
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Why Rolex Dominates Unsolicited Publicity: A Collector's Perspective

By cazalea · May 14, 2020 · 20 replies
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Cazalea's original post humorously questions why Rolex consistently receives unsolicited publicity, even in less-than-flattering news stories. He highlights a specific instance where a Rolex watch was mentioned in a criminal case involving the Paycheck Protection Program. This piece delves into the brand's pervasive cultural presence and its unintended role in public discourse, prompting a discussion among collectors about brand perception and value.

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The small-business loan program, known as the Paycheck Protection Program, is part of a $2.2 trillion economic package meant to reimburse businesses and households for lost income due to shutdowns and stay-at-home orders. The United States filed its first criminal charges for defrauding the bailout program last week.

Maurice Fayne, a star of the show who also goes by Arkansas Mo, was arrested on bank fraud charges for allegedly using more than $1.5 million he obtained in the name of Flame Trucking for himself, instead of retaining workers. He bought $85,000 worth of jewelry including a Rolex watch, made loan payments, and paid $40,000 for child support with the money, a DOJ statement said.

Fayne’s lawyer said: “There has been considerable confusion among small business owners about PPP guidelines—particularly around the question of whether and how business owners are permitted to pay themselves a salary or take an owner’s draw.”




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ROLEX always gets the free publicity! Why don't these crooks buy Seikos?

Cazalea (tongue in cheek)



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toxly347
May 14, 2020

Exactly what part of the post is tongue in cheek? Interesting choice of words.

SP
Spangles - Dr. Tabby
May 14, 2020

With that money, the child can buy a nice Rolex.

CA
cazalea
May 14, 2020

As has often been said, there's "No such thing as bad press"

JL
jleno
May 14, 2020

If I was in the same situation, I would want something that I could at least pawn off to purchase citizenship in a non-extradition country after I would inevitably get caught and have to flee the US. Maybe I'd go with a platinum 5711. I think that could hold me over for a while in Vanuatu until things quite down

BR
Brandon Skinner
May 14, 2020

Before I take delivery, please be sure to Pave the case and bracelet, sapphire baguettes down the center link to keep it classy.

TO
toxly347
May 14, 2020

In spite of the occasional brainhole and even a little bit of poor taste, it is hard to beat a Rolex.

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