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Jeff Stein


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President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Sun, 01 October 2017 07:02 Go to next message

We knew that President Obama was a watch guy, but now that he has left the White House, he seems to have made his first significant purchase.

A Rolex Cellini Time, Reference 50509 . . . the price, $15,200.

Jeff





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leostar


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Beautiful piece Sun, 01 October 2017 07:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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SteveK


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Elegant and sophisticated. Reflects him well. Sun, 01 October 2017 07:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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canonken


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What history with watches before (I only know about the Secret Service piece)? Sun, 01 October 2017 10:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message

What has he had/been seen with before?

And it would have been hilarious if he got a 'President'


JLC Master Control Automatic :: Rolex Explorer I :: Omega Speedmaster Professional :: Ball for BMW GMT :: Archimede Pilot

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Chris V.


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Prior to wearing the Jorg Gray watch... Sun, 01 October 2017 10:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message

with a now unique Secret Service dial, President Obama wore a Tag Heuer series 1500 two-tone diver's watch. His most recent watch demonstrates that the watch bug can bite any time.

Best,
Chris

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MoosicPa


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Sun, 01 October 2017 10:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message

Elegant and classic, with a clean dial. Nice choice for the former President.

To be or not to be, that is the ?

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MoosicPa


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Sun, 01 October 2017 10:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message

Looks like Prince Harry left his watch at the palace.

To be or not to be, that is the ?

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auto4me


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Prince Harry Sun, 01 October 2017 11:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message

I don't think Prince Harry usually wears a watch. Does wear a couple of bracelets on the right wrist though. Nice watch for the President. BR, Dave

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Downtown Mike


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That looks really nice Sun, 01 October 2017 13:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message



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blansky


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Great taste, love that watch. As for getting bitten by the watch bug... Sun, 01 October 2017 15:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message

it's considered bad form for the president these days to wear an expensive watch because some people will consider him elitist or tone deaf to the problems of everyman.

So most "public servants" shelve their expensive toys while in office.

Which would be a bummer to not wear your favorite watches for 4-8 years.


...that's nice, now get off my lawn.

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Michael Schott


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It is a shame... Sun, 01 October 2017 18:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message

It is about perception. The reality is the POTUS wears bespoke clothing so a fine watch should be part of the package. The current President I believe wears a nice VC.

Thanks, Mike.

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Simon Klopps


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Location: London
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Harry used to sport a Breitling Aero. His bro an Omega SMP. Sun, 01 October 2017 18:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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Chick


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Re: Great taste, love that watch. As for getting bitten by the watch bug... Sun, 01 October 2017 19:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message

I read in one of his bios, that Reagan took off his Corum the day he was shot because he did not want to be seen with it at a gathering of labor leaders.

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Jace


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Harry wore an Explorer II. Sun, 01 October 2017 20:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message

Trump has been seen wearing a Rolex president, before he was president.

I think that Obama is not a watch guy but may become one? A lot of past presidents do. Remember, he was not a wealthy guy before. Now, different story.


I have nothing to say.

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Michael G.


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Location: Israel
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Due to the pattern - he was definitely influenced by TZ. Mon, 02 October 2017 09:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message

This is the pattern:
Someone thinks he has a fine watch - a quartz TAG or Raymond Weil or Movado etc. A 1000$ watch!
The he discovers TZ.
Then he realized his fine quartz watch is not that fine. Actually - not fine at all, since it's a quartz.
Then he buys a fine mechanical.
And another one.
And another one.
Etc....


Sincerely, Michael

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SteveK


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Waiting on the CDC to establish medical codes for this condition. Mon, 02 October 2017 10:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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Deer Hunter


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Actually Mon, 02 October 2017 11:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message

the reverse is now happening for me. I caught the mechanical bug 20 years ago, and am the proud owner of a baker's dozen mechanical watches, but Im now more and more into quartz. They're a lot of great quartz watches out there. I love them. I'm even thinking about a high tech Omega or Brietling, although the fine print about how only the manufacturer can change out the battary concerns me!

Frank


"Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain

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SteveK


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Add Grand Seiko to your list then? Mon, 02 October 2017 13:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message

The pinnacle of quartz watches IMHO.

SteveK

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subseconds60


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Location: NY, NY
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Now I'm influenced by him; I gotta get me one of those Cellinis! Mon, 02 October 2017 13:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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Michael G.


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Could be worse...Smartwatches... Mon, 02 October 2017 15:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message




Sincerely, Michael

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Ravin


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Mon, 02 October 2017 22:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message

Thanks. Super! Watch as well as company!He looks relaxed.

Good Health to All.

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Tony A.H


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his 1st significant purchase ???! Wed, 04 October 2017 07:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message

why do some think that they know him on a personal level ?!.
we don't know what he has in his Safe. only his wife and closest friends know his watch collection.


the Emotion is aroused by something marvelous. gazed with Wonder.

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Jags_and_Healeys


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Registered: May 2008
Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Wed, 04 October 2017 17:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message

I recently saw this exact same watch in a pre-owned case at a nearby Rolex AD. It's even better looking in the metal. I think the rose gold version is even nicer than the white gold. Due to Cellini being less popular the price was great but, alas, the spousal unit was giving me stink eye the whole time I was in the store.

Randy


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Paulostad


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Registered: February 2017
Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Sat, 07 October 2017 17:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message

What a class! Elegant simplicity. let him wear it with pride

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KeyT


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Handsome watch and a great wrist shot! Sun, 08 October 2017 16:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message




“Our destiny is to reside in the realm of silence; shout and shake the dome of the universe while you can” - Hafez

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Dm50


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Registered: June 2017
Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Mon, 09 October 2017 11:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message

Beautiful classic stuff

Regards,Miller.

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haboshady


Messages: 108
Location: Greater Philadelphia
Registered: November 2008
It seems rha president's watch taste improves dramatically after leaving office! Clinton/Obama Wed, 11 October 2017 00:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message



IWC, Panerai, Rolex

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haboshady


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Location: Greater Philadelphia
Registered: November 2008
Re: What history with watches before (I only know about the Secret Service piece)? Wed, 11 October 2017 09:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message

He wore a Tag Heur when he was campaigning and then the secret service watch.

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H.Fman


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Location: united states
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I agree, that's startlingly impressive. Thu, 12 October 2017 17:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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Feggalanky


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Nice!!! he wears it well. Wed, 18 October 2017 17:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message

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timemachine34


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Mon, 23 October 2017 17:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message

It's very classy and looks good on him too

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marley54


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Fri, 03 November 2017 05:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message

That very impressive

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jakub.r


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Registered: July 2017
Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Mon, 11 December 2017 15:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message

classic

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arthelete


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Re: President Obama Has a New Watch -- $15,000 Rolex Fri, 02 February 2018 10:27 Go to previous message

what a classic piece.

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