tabularasa415 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 How do I know this, you ask? Well, last evening at my restaurant the C.E.O. and Chairman of one of the largest companies in the world (net income of over $12 billion) invited many other very important C.E.O.s, chairmen, presidents of companies and a 4 star general to dinner at my restaurant to discuss how we can spark fire into our economy. (There was a lot of very interesting conversation and I learned a lot as I was the "point man" and not allowed to leave the room). Walking around the room all evening, I made an interesting observation: Of these 22 Corporate Giants, I counted 18 Rolex wristwatches. The best was the 5'7" man wearing a deep sea. Let me just say, that watch DOES NOT go with a suit well. I'm just sayin'.... So, there you have it. The #1 watch among the most powerful C.E.O.s in the world is Rolex. Oh, not one Patek.... Not one! :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin: :bangin:
tabularasa415 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Oh, let's play a fun game. Can anyone take a guess as to: 1.) What was the most frequent Rolex model I saw? 2.) What was the coolest Rolex model I saw? and... 3.) What was the Rolex model I saw that I thought, "Head nod to you... wasn't expecting to see that one."
freddy333 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Not sure that your epiphany ranks as very newsworthy (this has been common knowledge for decades), but I would love to know more about who attended & what, if any, new economic insights were proffered?
alligoat Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Most frequent would be either the Datejust or the Day-Date. Wasn't expecting to see.... maybe a vintage Daytona
Ephry73 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Oh, let's play a fun game. Can anyone take a guess as to: 1.) What was the most frequent Rolex model I saw? Cosmo or Date just 2.) What was the coolest Rolex model I saw? Daytona and... 3.) What was the Rolex model I saw that I thought, "Head nod to you... wasn't expecting to see that one." 1665 sea-dweller
dbutlerman Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Most Frequent = two-tone submariner. That's my guess...
Ephry73 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Not sure that your epiphany ranks as very newsworthy (this has been common knowledge for decades), but I would love to know more about who attended & what, if any, new economic insights were proffered? Definitely. Of course, also, who paid for all of this? Tax payers, or company share holders? E
tabularasa415 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Company. It was hosted by one of the C.E.O.s. I always figured that the corporate watch was Rolex, but I was just simply sharing how funny it was to see myself in person. That's all... There was some very interesting conversation as to how they all plan on increasing GDP growth in the following quarters. Definitely some very smart minds in attendance.
plymman Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 Oh, let's play a fun game. Can anyone take a guess as to: 1.) What was the most frequent Rolex model I saw? Datejust? 2.) What was the coolest Rolex model I saw? and... Vintage sea dweller 3.) What was the Rolex model I saw that I thought, "Head nod to you... wasn't expecting to see that one." Gaytona
tabularasa415 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Report Posted October 6, 2011 Good/educated guesses so far...
dluddy Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 I suspect Day/Dates and Subs were the norm and wouldn't be surpised if you saw a vintage Daytone
vlydog Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 gold day-date care to share the name of your restaurant?
blue_sphere Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 You do realize that Rolex is the number 1 recognized brand IN THE WORLD? Its a great company with a great history. All of which pale compared to its marketing department!
miagi Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 question is ; did they leave enough tip for your rolex?
wat44 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 bog standard submariner was the most common you saw one daytona
ZedWings Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 When my butt-plug company ranks alongside those corporate titans, I'll wear a hublot big bang.
Dave123 Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 When my butt-plug company ranks alongside those corporate titans, I'll wear a hublot big bang. LOL. Pm your offerings to "JohnG"....his order will help you get there.
JoeyB Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 I would think that most were wearing their 'work' watch, Two-tone Date Just on fine leather straps. Maybe a Daytona for the flashy guy. The General wore likely a GMT, or maybe a Submariner. And the one 'special' was a vintage Rolex.
Ronin Posted October 6, 2011 Report Posted October 6, 2011 I'll 2nd Two-Tone anything. Sub's and GMT. Then Datejusts, probably gold. Vintage/Daytona would have been the special. [edit] I think Freddy333 was actually in attendance and sporting his White Pan-AM 6542. He is just acting like he wasn't there... LOL
hackR Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 my question is: what watch were YOU wearing?...rep or gen?...
amespinosa Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Oh, let's play a fun game. Can anyone take a guess as to: 1.) What was the most frequent Rolex model I saw? -> this would be datejusts, then daydates or subs 2.) What was the coolest Rolex model I saw? -> actually the fugly YM2, i find it cool even though its ugly and... 3.) What was the Rolex model I saw that I thought, "Head nod to you... wasn't expecting to see that one." -> daytona in leather strap in our office, my boss sports various rollies but the most frequent is the two tone datejust with champagne dial and diamond markers ref 16233. i do wear a vintage oysterdate
lhooq Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 When my butt-plug company ranks alongside those corporate titans, I'll wear a hublot big bang. The market's a bit tight right now, but whatever you do, do NOT pull your product! 1
tabularasa415 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 my question is: what watch were YOU wearing?...rep or gen?... Gen Rolex 16220 datejust SS, silver dial, machined bezel
tabularasa415 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Report Posted October 7, 2011 3.) What was the Rolex model I saw that I thought, "Head nod to you... wasn't expecting to see that one." -> daytona in leather strap Amespinosa, your guess to #3 was my runner-up. Solid gold Daytona on brown alligator with gold deployment. I hate Daytonas, but this watch looked cool in an understated sort of way....
mbjoer Posted October 7, 2011 Report Posted October 7, 2011 Great post, even if not surprising. As to the composition of watches in attendence, I think the location might play a role. In London you would be more likely to see at least one Patek. ......And quite a few Timexes
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