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1 January 2019, 07:35 AM | #1 |
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Hello All, I have been a long time lurker on TRF. I have read interesting stories and have learned a lot about Rolex and watches in general. It is great to learn how much I have in common with others around the world.
A little about me. In August 2018, I decided to look at Rolex watches. I have been an very amateur collector of watches (mostly Omega and Tag) for many years but recently got pulled into the Smart Watch frenzy. I tried many Smart Watches over the years but never really found one that made me smile. I decided to look at the Rolex website to see if there was pieces that I would be interested in. Many years ago, I was talking to a guy that had a Two Tone Sub (I now know it was a 16613) that I thought was the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. Then, the cost of a Rolex was way beyond my budget. I went into an AD with the hopes of trying on a OP39 or DJ41. There were a few DJ41's in the case and no OP39's. I tried on the DJ41 and loved the way that it looked under the lights but was not ready to buy anything that night. The AD gave me a large book of watches to take home. I thought about the watch for several more days and decided to go with the DJ41. I ordered the DJ41 and the AD said it may be sometime before it comes but it arrived about 3 weeks later. After wearing the watch for a few days I was addicted. At that time I had no idea about the Rolex SS shortage but I quickly learned about it when I went back into the AD and acquired about a BNLR or Sub LVc. It was not really a big deal since I was not in a hurry for another new watch and I told the AD to call me if a BLNR or Sub LVc came in. The AD called me in November to let me know that they had a BLNR if I wanted it. Of course I said yes. Since then, I have also been lucky enough to purchase an SD43. At this point I am content with my small Rolex collection. I am looking forward to getting to know you all and sharing stories. file_25_DJ41_2.jpeg file_24_BLNR_2.jpeg file26_SD43_2.jpeg |
1 January 2019, 07:54 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to TRF!
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1 January 2019, 08:14 AM | #3 |
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Welcome! Great story and very nice collection!
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1 January 2019, 08:16 AM | #4 |
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Welcome and great Watches. You caught the bug.
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1 January 2019, 08:16 AM | #5 |
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Welcome. Great collection.
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1 January 2019, 09:00 AM | #6 |
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Welcome! A nice start to your collection!
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1 January 2019, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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Welcome :)
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1 January 2019, 09:21 AM | #8 |
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Congratulations!! Welcome to TRF
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1 January 2019, 09:22 AM | #9 |
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Welcome and enjoy!!!
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1 January 2019, 01:12 PM | #10 |
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Glad to see you are easing into this.
Nice GS, BTW. I admire your taste in both categories. |
1 January 2019, 09:15 PM | #11 |
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Welcome
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1 January 2019, 11:07 PM | #12 |
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Welcome.
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1 January 2019, 11:41 PM | #13 |
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Welcome
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2 January 2019, 03:42 AM | #14 |
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Welcome! And I find that DJ dial to be quite interesting.
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2 January 2019, 04:22 AM | #15 |
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Welcome to the forum
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2 January 2019, 04:48 AM | #16 |
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2 January 2019, 05:46 AM | #17 |
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Welcome!
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2 January 2019, 05:49 PM | #18 |
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Welcome to TRF~~
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5 January 2019, 05:42 PM | #19 |
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Welcome
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6 February 2019, 07:24 AM | #20 |
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