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Arturo · 25 February 2007, 01:12 AM

I recently sold the Platinum Ladies YM finally privately, and after much thought, since that was kind of the last in a series of tasks to do regarding cleaning up old business from my prior marriage, I walked into my AD and was struck by the Kermit. I thought about it for a few days, and then just walked in and got her.

I am thrifty and already have a GMT ll, and personally have a hard time justifying having 2 Rolexes for myself, but I must say, I REALLY love my new Kermit. It is a Z series, and very handsome.

I was going to mention this on my last post on another thread, but it seemed inappropriate there. I didn't get it for rarity, but rather for the maxi dial at night and I love the green bezel. But I will say that my AD only gets one a year, and she called me to tell me about it. I think it is pretty cool.

I will try to get some photos.

President · 25 February 2007, 01:21 AM

Congratulations!

mike · 25 February 2007, 02:45 AM

Congrats on the LV!

It's a great watch, and my favorite of the modern pieces. The maxi-dial is so user friendly in less than ideal lighting.

I find the green bezel attractive. It will make a great compliment to the GMT!!

JJ Irani · 25 February 2007, 03:35 AM

Well done, Art....can't wait for the pics. So hurry up, will ya!!

Arturo · 25 February 2007, 03:53 AM

I have a bunch of tedious stuff do today before I can play tennis, but will try to get photos later. I realized, however, that I referred to Kermit as a "she". Kermit is really a "he" according to the world of Rolexademia which has a culture that came up with this kind name. Kermit the frog actually turned 50 in 2005. I don't know if this watch emerged in 2005 or 2006, but if it was 2005, the name is more than a mere friendly reference to the green frog, but has intrinsic value to shared brothers on their shared 50th birthday. Was it 2005 guys?

I will try to photo "him" later in the day or tomorrow. I have to get my dogs' shots and that kind of thing this morning.

JJ Irani · 25 February 2007, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Arturo

I have a bunch of tedious stuff do today before I can play tennis, but will try to get photos later. I realized, however, that I referred to Kermit as a "she". Kermit is really a "he" according to the world of Rolexademia which has a culture that came up with this kind name. Kermit the frog actually turned 50 in 2005. I don't know if this watch emerged in 2005 or 2006, but if it was 2005, the name is more than a mere friendly reference to the green frog, but has intrinsic value to shared brothers on their shared 50th birthday. Was it 2005 guys?

I will try to photo "him" later in the day or tomorrow. I have to get my dogs' shots and that kind of thing this morning.

Well, Art, since the Submariner was first introduced to the world in 1953, its 50th anniversary fell in 2003 and that's the year the "kermit" was introduced.

JJ

A. Jacobs · 25 February 2007, 10:30 AM

Congrats on the LV

Tombstone · 25 February 2007, 10:54 AM

Arturo, congratulations Where did you get your LV Sub? as Tony says Welcome to "Club LV." I am wearing mine right now.

sinbad · 25 February 2007, 11:02 AM

Congrats. I also have the LV. You will surely love it.

tonelar · 25 February 2007, 11:19 AM

definintely, Arturo... great purchase and a great watch!

Welcome to the club!

ROLEX4EvEr · 25 February 2007, 11:25 AM

Congrats

Prince · 25 February 2007, 12:55 PM

Congratulations, Arturo. Wear in the very best of health. We'll be waiting for the photos...

Tomko · 25 February 2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Arturo

I have to get my dogs' shots and that kind of thing this morning.

<<<Okay I've spent the last few minutes really trying to get my head around this whole kermit thing...

Congrats on the watch. It's a nice token of your new life. But sorry about your dogs broh. I just don't know how you can be so casual about it.

tag_addict · 25 February 2007, 01:29 PM

Congrats, I love mine!

Arturo · 25 February 2007, 01:32 PM

Dog shots....not dogs shot. Like rabies shots, so they can get their licenses. I wasn't planning on shooting them, although when the bishon pees in the house I would like to....

Spencer · 25 February 2007, 04:27 PM

Congrats Arturo

tonelar · 25 February 2007, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

Dog shots....not dogs shot. Like rabies shots, so they can get their licenses. I wasn't planning on shooting them, although when the bishon pees in the house I would like to....

My dog's licensed, but I swear I'm not letting her drive anywhere...

Arturo · 25 February 2007, 04:56 PM

By the way Tomko, thanks for the thoughts. I am sure I am not the first person on this serve to have had a divorce. And this very much was a gift to myself for getting through it...the green looked like the Spring of life to me, and St. Patricks day is around the corner. It was a 15 year marriage, and a very complex and very expensive divorce, both financially and spiritually. I virtually disappeared from the list for a year as I was consumed with the whole thing and keeping my practice and family running. But this was a nice gift to myself, and I am a real stainless steel kind of guy as I am afraid I would scratch the hell out of gold. And I am back to bug you guys on a more regular basis.

Blown Wide Open · 25 February 2007, 05:07 PM

Always a great choice, they are growing on me.

PAtrick

Blue Bull · 25 February 2007, 05:58 PM

If Kermit gets the LV,then surely the Leopard Daytona suits Miss Piggy ....

Tomko · 25 February 2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arturo

By the way Tomko, thanks for the thoughts. I am sure I am not the first person on this serve to have had a divorce. And this very much was a gift to myself for getting through it...the green looked like the Spring of life to me, and St. Patricks day is around the corner. It was a 15 year marriage, and a very complex and very expensive divorce, both financially and spiritually. I virtually disappeared from the list for a year as I was consumed with the whole thing and keeping my practice and family running. But this was a nice gift to myself, and I am a real stainless steel kind of guy as I am afraid I would scratch the hell out of gold. And I am back to bug you guys on a more regular basis.

This is a very positive message. You will always cherish your LV as a symbol of all that you went through to get you to where you are today. It takes a lot of guts to do what you've done. It takes a lot of strength too. I wonder how many have thought about pulling the ejection seat but took the path of least resistance instead. You took the pain over a year but now you can have a life full of gain. You should rightly be proud of yourself. You've demonstrated that you recognized that you made a mistake and you did what you had to do to move forward. Congratulations Brother Art, and welcome back home.

25 February 2007, 01:12 AM	#1
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	New Kermit in the family I recently sold the Platinum Ladies YM finally privately, and after much thought, since that was kind of the last in a series of tasks to do regarding cleaning up old business from my prior marriage, I walked into my AD and was struck by the Kermit. I thought about it for a few days, and then just walked in and got her. I am thrifty and already have a GMT ll, and personally have a hard time justifying having 2 Rolexes for myself, but I must say, I REALLY love my new Kermit. It is a Z series, and very handsome. I was going to mention this on my last post on another thread, but it seemed inappropriate there. I didn't get it for rarity, but rather for the maxi dial at night and I love the green bezel. But I will say that my AD only gets one a year, and she called me to tell me about it. I think it is pretty cool. I will try to get some photos.

25 February 2007, 03:35 AM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Well done, Art....can't wait for the pics. So hurry up, will ya!! __________________ 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!!

25 February 2007, 10:30 AM	#7
A. Jacobs "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Andrew Location: Ohio Watch: SS Sub Date 16610 Posts: 629	Congrats on the LV __________________ Rolex Submariner 16610 "Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity."

25 February 2007, 10:54 AM	#8
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Arturo, congratulations Where did you get your LV Sub? as Tony says Welcome to "Club LV." I am wearing mine right now. __________________ Always working...by choice

25 February 2007, 11:19 AM	#10
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	definintely, Arturo... great purchase and a great watch! Welcome to the club! __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

25 February 2007, 01:21 AM	#2
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Congratulations!

25 February 2007, 02:45 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on the LV! It's a great watch, and my favorite of the modern pieces. The maxi-dial is so user friendly in less than ideal lighting. I find the green bezel attractive. It will make a great compliment to the GMT!!

25 February 2007, 03:53 AM	#5
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	I have a bunch of tedious stuff do today before I can play tennis, but will try to get photos later. I realized, however, that I referred to Kermit as a "she". Kermit is really a "he" according to the world of Rolexademia which has a culture that came up with this kind name. Kermit the frog actually turned 50 in 2005. I don't know if this watch emerged in 2005 or 2006, but if it was 2005, the name is more than a mere friendly reference to the green frog, but has intrinsic value to shared brothers on their shared 50th birthday. Was it 2005 guys? I will try to photo "him" later in the day or tomorrow. I have to get my dogs' shots and that kind of thing this morning.

25 February 2007, 11:02 AM	#9
sinbad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midwest U.S. Posts: 164	Congrats. I also have the LV. You will surely love it.

25 February 2007, 11:25 AM	#11
ROLEX4EvEr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Freddy Location: NYC Watch: My Back Posts: 819	Congrats __________________

25 February 2007, 12:55 PM	#12
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congratulations, Arturo. Wear in the very best of health. We'll be waiting for the photos... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

25 February 2007, 01:29 PM	#14
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Congrats, I love mine!

25 February 2007, 01:32 PM	#15
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Dog shots....not dogs shot. Like rabies shots, so they can get their licenses. I wasn't planning on shooting them, although when the bishon pees in the house I would like to....

25 February 2007, 04:27 PM	#16
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Congrats Arturo __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

25 February 2007, 04:56 PM	#18
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	By the way Tomko, thanks for the thoughts. I am sure I am not the first person on this serve to have had a divorce. And this very much was a gift to myself for getting through it...the green looked like the Spring of life to me, and St. Patricks day is around the corner. It was a 15 year marriage, and a very complex and very expensive divorce, both financially and spiritually. I virtually disappeared from the list for a year as I was consumed with the whole thing and keeping my practice and family running. But this was a nice gift to myself, and I am a real stainless steel kind of guy as I am afraid I would scratch the hell out of gold. And I am back to bug you guys on a more regular basis.

25 February 2007, 05:07 PM	#19
Blown Wide Open "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Real Name: Patrick Location: Pennsylvania Watch: All with a crown. Posts: 504	Always a great choice, they are growing on me. PAtrick __________________ "I wouldn't be part of any club that would have me as a member." Instagram: El_Diablo_Rosso

25 February 2007, 05:58 PM	#20
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	If Kermit gets the LV,then surely the Leopard Daytona suits Miss Piggy ....

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