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Fofo · 14 October 2009, 05:37 AM

Howdy!

Well, I've been looking forward to getting my very first Rolex. I had always been mesmerized by the displays when walking past ADs, and of course, the first one that called my attention was the Submariner. But then I saw an ad (I think it was National Geographic) and saw the booklet, and I just _knew_ that The One was the Explorer II -- maybe my pictures will tell why :). I was undecided on the dial color, but I chose black (and I'm happy with it).

Thank you very much to all in TRF! You have been an endless source of knowledge. I have learned more about Rolex and watches in general in the month that I've been here than in the years before.

And now, some pictures, because you really helped in my decision and purchasing process, so I'd like to share.

Thank you!

Lol-x · 14 October 2009, 04:46 PM

Congrats cool pics, I especially like the one you have adopted as your avatar,

Brushpup · 14 October 2009, 10:34 PM

Looks like you chose the right watch for a climber! Welcome to TRF.......Enjoy your stay.

AWATCH · 14 October 2009, 10:37 PM

Welcome to TRF, nice watch, cool pictures...

idk01 · 14 October 2009, 10:50 PM

Welcome to TRF Fofo

I'm looking forward to receiving and EXPII early in January

Excellent shots of an excellent ExpII, wear it with pride

have a great time here at TRF

Enjoy,

Dave.

theloxmyth · 14 October 2009, 10:51 PM

Dude!

Sweet.

R1@160@alltimes · 14 October 2009, 11:47 PM

Welcome to TRF

dalip · 15 October 2009, 12:02 AM

great watch. congratulations

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 02:33 AM

Thank you very much to all! Thanks for the warm welcome. I was just talking last night to a friend (he is in this forum too, and he also got recently his first Rolex, a TT Submariner) and we were commenting on how strange this "addiction" is. Strange, but really enjoyable!

JJ Irani · 15 October 2009, 02:35 AM

Welcome to TRF, Fofo......and congrats on a very fine acquisition!!

Cheers - JJ

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Congrats cool pics, I especially like the one you have adopted as your avatar,

Thanks, Lol-x!!!

Yeah, I liked that picture too, and it was really an accident.

I had one of the pictures open in Photoshop, I just wanted to adjust the colors a little bit and blur one part that was "competing" with the watch for attention, and while going to the "blur" effect I clicked on this one by mistake and I thought "Whoa, that actually looks pretty good!" so I looked for one picture that would really showcase the Explorer II.

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Welcome to TRF, Fofo......and congrats on a very fine acquisition!!

Cheers - JJ

Thanks, JJ!

You are legendary in this forum.

And if you don't mind a lowly newbie asking you a question, I have had this in my mind for a while (well, a few weeks): you have an awesome review of an Explorer II, it has been viewed 46,816 times as of this morning. Do you still have it? It's just that it's not listed in your signature

so I wonder if you decided to let it go to another wrist.

- Fofo

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Dude!

Sweet.

Hey, nice watch, theloxmyth!!!

JJ Irani · 15 October 2009, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fofo

Thanks, JJ!

You are legendary in this forum.

And if you don't mind a lowly newbie asking you a question, I have had this in my mind for a while (well, a few weeks): you have an awesome review of an Explorer II, it has been viewed 46,816 times as of this morning. Do you still have it? It's just that it's not listed in your signature

so I wonder if you decided to let it go to another wrist.

- Fofo

Hi Fofo,

Thanks for asking, but I don't have it........but who knows what the future might bring?

Cheers and enjoy that watch. Hope you enjoy your stay on this wonderful forum of ours.

Best wishes - JJ

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idk01

Welcome to TRF Fofo

I'm looking forward to receiving and EXPII early in January

Excellent shots of an excellent ExpII, wear it with pride

have a great time here at TRF

Enjoy,

Dave.

Thanks, Dave!

I'm sure (speaking from experience

) that you'll enjoy your Explorer II. May the time fly until you have it on your wrist!

- Fofo

sleddog · 15 October 2009, 10:26 AM

Welcome to TRF Fofo......A great first Rolex to have + some interesting and good shots to....!!! Enjoy it here,I do..!
Rob.

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 10:51 AM

Thanks, Rob!

I like your signature "He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!!"

sleddog · 15 October 2009, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fofo

Thanks, Rob!

I like your signature "He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!!"

Thanxs Fofo.....

sakuraba · 15 October 2009, 12:10 PM

Welcome to TRF, Fofo!

I like your pics! Looks like you're putting your Explorer through its paces.

Fofo · 15 October 2009, 03:39 PM

Thanks, sakuraba!

Actually, they were only staged pictures. Now the Explorer is in the safe, it won't see the sun again because it might fade and scratch

ng:

No!!! I'm wearing it all day, every day! Soon I'll take it into a cave and take some pictures there.

BTW, I recognize your avatar. Very true!

(and funny!)
BTW2, I'm in the Monterey area...

DSJ · 16 October 2009, 01:09 AM

Congratulations on a GREAT watch! I've been wearing mine all week!

Fofo · 16 October 2009, 04:22 AM

Thanks, DSJ!

Awesome. BTW, I heard that you had the first snow of the season this weekend in Minnesota. It must look beautiful also, with the fall colors!

kcmo · 17 October 2009, 01:53 AM

Welcome Fofo and congrats on your Explorer 2! Enjoy it!

Fofo · 17 October 2009, 02:55 AM

Thanks, Karis!

I brought it yesterday to the San Francisco service center, with Giovanni. He is great!

He helped me adjust it (I needed to take one more link out on the 6 side, but it was one of the permanent ones), did it in a couple of minutes and now it fits perfectly.

He has a white Explorer II, about 10 years old and still looking great, and he was really interested in checking out a new model. And then we spent some time checking out some magazines with collectors models (like a cream dial Explorer II).

kcmo · 17 October 2009, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fofo

Thanks, Karis!

I brought it yesterday to the San Francisco service center, with Giovanni. He is great!

He helped me adjust it (I needed to take one more link out on the 6 side, but it was one of the permanent ones), did it in a couple of minutes and now it fits perfectly.

He has a white Explorer II, about 10 years old and still looking great, and he was really interested in checking out a new model. And then we spent some time checking out some magazines with collectors models (like a cream dial Explorer II).

Sounds like a great afternoon!

14 October 2009, 04:46 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,329	Congrats cool pics, I especially like the one you have adopted as your avatar, __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

14 October 2009, 10:34 PM	#3
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Looks like you chose the right watch for a climber! Welcome to TRF.......Enjoy your stay. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

14 October 2009, 10:50 PM	#5
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Welcome to TRF Fofo I'm looking forward to receiving and EXPII early in January Excellent shots of an excellent ExpII, wear it with pride have a great time here at TRF Enjoy, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

14 October 2009, 11:47 PM	#7
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Welcome to TRF __________________

15 October 2009, 12:02 AM	#8
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	great watch. congratulations __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 October 2009, 10:37 PM	#4
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Welcome to TRF, nice watch, cool pictures...

14 October 2009, 10:51 PM	#6
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Dude! Sweet.

15 October 2009, 02:33 AM	#9
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Thank you very much to all! Thanks for the warm welcome. I was just talking last night to a friend (he is in this forum too, and he also got recently his first Rolex, a TT Submariner) and we were commenting on how strange this "addiction" is. Strange, but really enjoyable!

15 October 2009, 02:35 AM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Fofo......and congrats on a very fine acquisition!! 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!!

15 October 2009, 10:26 AM	#16
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,916	Welcome to TRF Fofo......A great first Rolex to have + some interesting and good shots to....!!! Enjoy it here,I do..! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 October 2009, 10:51 AM	#17
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Thanks, Rob! I like your signature "He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!!"

15 October 2009, 12:10 PM	#19
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF, Fofo! I like your pics! Looks like you're putting your Explorer through its paces. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

15 October 2009, 03:39 PM	#20
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Thanks, sakuraba! Actually, they were only staged pictures. Now the Explorer is in the safe, it won't see the sun again because it might fade and scratch ng: No!!! I'm wearing it all day, every day! Soon I'll take it into a cave and take some pictures there. BTW, I recognize your avatar. Very true! (and funny!) BTW2, I'm in the Monterey area...

16 October 2009, 01:09 AM	#21
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Congratulations on a GREAT watch! I've been wearing mine all week! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

16 October 2009, 04:22 AM	#22
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Thanks, DSJ! Awesome. BTW, I heard that you had the first snow of the season this weekend in Minnesota. It must look beautiful also, with the fall colors!

17 October 2009, 01:53 AM	#23
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Welcome Fofo and congrats on your Explorer 2! Enjoy it!

17 October 2009, 02:55 AM	#24
Fofo Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 554	Thanks, Karis! I brought it yesterday to the San Francisco service center, with Giovanni. He is great! He helped me adjust it (I needed to take one more link out on the 6 side, but it was one of the permanent ones), did it in a couple of minutes and now it fits perfectly. He has a white Explorer II, about 10 years old and still looking great, and he was really interested in checking out a new model. And then we spent some time checking out some magazines with collectors models (like a cream dial Explorer II).

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