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Jun 26, 2006,05:05 AM
Clavi is correct. He does wear a Rolex, or so said Cigar Magaazine. It must be an old one too, described thusly in a different article - "The Dalai Lama has busy hands, the left adorned with an agate string of prayers beads and a well worn wristwatch." It must have been a gift, as a living god of less modest means would surely wear a JLC Reverso.
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Dalai Lama
By: Vsqrd : June 25th, 2006-07:19
Does anyone perchance have sources for what wristwatches are in the Dalai Lama's collection? I've read in several articles that he's a passionate collector... I've always been interested to know if there's a JLC in his fold. Regards,
Not sure
By: sander : June 25th, 2006-08:20
I'm guessing not...
By: shari : June 25th, 2006-11:23
One of the main premises of Buddhism is practicing detachment to posessions. My guess is that the Dalai Lama would not own a luxury wrist watch while his people suffer endless indignations in Tibet under Chinese rule. Working with international relief org...
Actually he wears a Rolex
By: clavi : June 26th, 2006-04:04
Most of the time he doesn't wear anything, but he is spotted from times to times wearing a Rolex watch which was given to him by President Roosevelt