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Flick · 11 May 2006, 04:47 PM

Hello gentleman,

Just purchased my first and possibly only Rolex. I did a lot of research, including reading through these forums. I purchased an SD from Ben Bridge Jewler's at my local mall in Honolulu about 4 hours ago. They are an AD at the mall and downtown. Apparently there are only 2 AD's in Hawaii, Ben Bridge being one of them. Just like to say it's awesome owning this time piece. I'm extremely excited and happy at this moment as this time piece graces my wrist.

I 've wanted to own a Rolex since I was a kid, and now, at 30, I finally have accomplished that feat.

JJ Irani · 11 May 2006, 04:49 PM

Hi Flick,

A BIG welcome to TRF!!

The SD is a super-duper acquisition, pal. Wear it in good health and post some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

Flick · 11 May 2006, 05:22 PM

Here's a couple of quick pic's off the wrist.

JJ Irani · 11 May 2006, 05:25 PM

Congrats and well done, Flick. Glad to see you got the whole tool-kit set with your SD. One of the guys recently bought an SD and the crooked dealer did not give him the screwdriver and extra link as well as that dive chart.

Just goes to prove that all that stuff still comes with the SD!!

Flick · 11 May 2006, 05:28 PM

Here's a few more pic's:

JJ Irani · 11 May 2006, 05:32 PM

Hey Flick,

Did you get this extra "L" link in a small plastic bag?

Flick · 11 May 2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Congrats and well done, Flick. Glad to see you got the whole tool-kit set with your SD. One of the guys recently bought an SD and the crooked dealer did not give him the screwdriver and extra link as well as that dive chart.

Just goes to prove that all that stuff still comes with the SD!!

That really sucks. I asked for everything and they were all over it. They were very nice, which is expected from an AD when purchasing such a high priced item.

Mr. K · 11 May 2006, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flick

Just purchased my first and possibly only Rolex.

I remember when I said the same thing.

Welcome, stick around here and your second will not be too far off.

worktolivelife · 11 May 2006, 06:51 PM

Best 24/7 Rolex there is IMO!, sold mine and really regret it!!!!!

steve

padi56 · 11 May 2006, 08:12 PM

Welcome to TRF Flick great choice of watch the SD is my favourite Sports Rolex wear it in good health.

Gedanken · 11 May 2006, 08:35 PM

Welcome aboard, Flick. I can already tell you're a man of exquitiste taste!

Prince · 11 May 2006, 09:27 PM

Welcome to TRF. Excellent choice for your "first" Rolex!!!

mailman · 11 May 2006, 10:10 PM

Welcome to TRF Flick.

Congratulations on your SD. It's a great watch. Wear it in good health

bhrees · 12 May 2006, 01:48 AM

Good Going! Enjoy that beauty

C.J. · 12 May 2006, 03:03 AM

edt

Flick · 12 May 2006, 03:07 AM

Thanks for the great welcome guys. I do have one question though. I've seen sharper image has a winder, which has different time settings i.e. 12min/hr, 9min/hr, 6min/hr and 3min/hr. Would you guys recommend something like that at night with it set to run 3 minutes per hour or just leave it lay on the night stand? Just curious.

Prince · 12 May 2006, 03:11 AM

I always recommend a winder that has multiple settings, and supports "fuzzy logic" operation. There are many brands to be had - some very good deals on Da-Bay as well. Best of luck with your winder purchase, and make sure that if you plan to be a full-fledged member of TRF, you will probably need one that supports four watches on the winder. Just a heads-up there, bro!

Flick · 12 May 2006, 03:14 AM

Do you have to own four watches to be a full fledged member of this forum?

Prince · 12 May 2006, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Flick

Do you have to own four watches to be a full fledged member of this forum?

LOL

No. You don't need ANY to be a member, but knowing the way this watch thing grows on you, you will probably wind up with four eventually!!!

Gentleman8 · 12 May 2006, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flick

Do you have to own four watches to be a full fledged member of this forum?

Actually you need to have owned 17 Rolexes to be Senior Member..

Atl · 13 May 2006, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flick

Do you have to own four watches to be a full fledged member of this forum?

It depends, either four watches, or one watch and three sheep, preferably slow moving ones, JJ can fix you up.

Goodwatch · 12 May 2006, 03:53 AM

Welcome! Great feeling heh? Just to handle the box, taking out the watch, holding it in your hand, studying the certificate. And again, and again..

Flick · 12 May 2006, 04:02 AM

Yeap, been loving it...again and again and again.

JJ Irani · 12 May 2006, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flick

Yeap, been loving it...again and again and again.

No worries, pal...you're quite NORMAL!!

Prince · 12 May 2006, 06:23 AM

At least normal for HERE!!!

C.J. · 12 May 2006, 07:48 AM

edt

Launch Mini · 12 May 2006, 07:52 AM

You shouldn't require a winder to get you through the night. The power reserve is closer to 48 hours. So unless your resting this baby for a few days, keep that spare change in the "Next Rolex" fund.

dman · 12 May 2006, 07:59 AM

Congrats Matt and welcome to TRF. I graduated from UH in the mid ninties as we are about the same age. I grew up in Seattle and live in Dallas now, though I miss Hawaii bad. Both my folks are from the islands and most all of my family still lives there. I was home visiting is January, good lord I miss it.

I was actually listening to some Hawaiian jams in the car today.

Flick · 12 May 2006, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Congrats Matt and welcome to TRF. I graduated from UH in the mid ninties as we are about the same age. I grew up in Seattle and live in Dallas now, though I miss Hawaii bad. Both my folks are from the islands and most all of my family still lives there. I was home visiting is January, good lord I miss it.

I was actually listening to some Hawaiian jams in the car today.

Hey Daren,

Been here 10 years and love it.

AdamSD-DC · 14 May 2006, 04:07 AM

Flick,
yes, definitely a great purchase! I too just bought my first Rolex this week (from Tiny Jewel Box in Washington D.C.). So far, I am really happy with it. However, I notice you rec'd an anchor key-chain in your kit. I don't really care about the swag, but didn't get the anchor in my box. Does anyone else know whether this is typical? Should I go marching over to TJB and demand an anchor? Could the lack of an anchor harm my watch's resale? Thanks gang! This is a great group!

11 May 2006, 04:47 PM	#1
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Just purchased first Rolex Hello gentleman, Just purchased my first and possibly only Rolex. I did a lot of research, including reading through these forums. I purchased an SD from Ben Bridge Jewler's at my local mall in Honolulu about 4 hours ago. They are an AD at the mall and downtown. Apparently there are only 2 AD's in Hawaii, Ben Bridge being one of them. Just like to say it's awesome owning this time piece. I'm extremely excited and happy at this moment as this time piece graces my wrist. I 've wanted to own a Rolex since I was a kid, and now, at 30, I finally have accomplished that feat. Last edited by Flick; 12 May 2006 at 01:12 AM..

11 May 2006, 04:49 PM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Flick, A BIG welcome to TRF!! The SD is a super-duper acquisition, pal. Wear it in good health and post some pics when you can. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 May 2006, 05:25 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats and well done, Flick. Glad to see you got the whole tool-kit set with your SD. One of the guys recently bought an SD and the crooked dealer did not give him the screwdriver and extra link as well as that dive chart. Just goes to prove that all that stuff still comes with the SD!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 May 2006, 05:32 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hey Flick, Did you get this extra "L" link in a small plastic bag? __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 May 2006, 08:12 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,865	Welcome to TRF Flick great choice of watch the SD is my favourite Sports Rolex wear it in good health. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 May 2006, 05:22 PM	#3
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Here's a couple of quick pic's off the wrist.

11 May 2006, 05:28 PM	#5
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Here's a few more pic's:

11 May 2006, 06:51 PM	#9
worktolivelife "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 1,365	Best 24/7 Rolex there is IMO!, sold mine and really regret it!!!!! steve

11 May 2006, 08:35 PM	#11
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Welcome aboard, Flick. I can already tell you're a man of exquitiste taste! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

11 May 2006, 09:27 PM	#12
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF. Excellent choice for your "first" Rolex!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

11 May 2006, 10:10 PM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,472	Welcome to TRF Flick. Congratulations on your SD. It's a great watch. Wear it in good health __________________ JJ

12 May 2006, 01:48 AM	#14
bhrees "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Brian Location: Cleveland Ohio Watch: SS/WG DJ jubilee Posts: 131	Good Going! Enjoy that beauty __________________ Regards Brian

12 May 2006, 03:03 AM	#15
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 04:28 AM..

12 May 2006, 03:07 AM	#16
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Thanks for the great welcome guys. I do have one question though. I've seen sharper image has a winder, which has different time settings i.e. 12min/hr, 9min/hr, 6min/hr and 3min/hr. Would you guys recommend something like that at night with it set to run 3 minutes per hour or just leave it lay on the night stand? Just curious.

12 May 2006, 03:11 AM	#17
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I always recommend a winder that has multiple settings, and supports "fuzzy logic" operation. There are many brands to be had - some very good deals on Da-Bay as well. Best of luck with your winder purchase, and make sure that if you plan to be a full-fledged member of TRF, you will probably need one that supports four watches on the winder. Just a heads-up there, bro! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 May 2006, 03:14 AM	#18
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Do you have to own four watches to be a full fledged member of this forum?

12 May 2006, 03:53 AM	#22
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Welcome! Great feeling heh? Just to handle the box, taking out the watch, holding it in your hand, studying the certificate. And again, and again.. __________________ Member# 127

12 May 2006, 04:02 AM	#23
Flick "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Matt Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Watch: SD Posts: 60	Yeap, been loving it...again and again and again.

12 May 2006, 06:23 AM	#25
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	At least normal for HERE!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

12 May 2006, 07:48 AM	#26
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	edt __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 25 May 2006 at 04:50 AM..

12 May 2006, 07:52 AM	#27
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	You shouldn't require a winder to get you through the night. The power reserve is closer to 48 hours. So unless your resting this baby for a few days, keep that spare change in the "Next Rolex" fund. __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

12 May 2006, 07:59 AM	#28
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Congrats Matt and welcome to TRF. I graduated from UH in the mid ninties as we are about the same age. I grew up in Seattle and live in Dallas now, though I miss Hawaii bad. Both my folks are from the islands and most all of my family still lives there. I was home visiting is January, good lord I miss it. I was actually listening to some Hawaiian jams in the car today. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

14 May 2006, 04:07 AM	#30
AdamSD-DC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2	Flick, yes, definitely a great purchase! I too just bought my first Rolex this week (from Tiny Jewel Box in Washington D.C.). So far, I am really happy with it. However, I notice you rec'd an anchor key-chain in your kit. I don't really care about the swag, but didn't get the anchor in my box. Does anyone else know whether this is typical? Should I go marching over to TJB and demand an anchor? Could the lack of an anchor harm my watch's resale? Thanks gang! This is a great group!

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