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20 June 2011, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: North Carolina
Watch: dog
Posts: 15
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First Rolex—Thanks TRF!
After hanging out on the forum for about a month, I am now the owner of a submariner. I spent most of it lurking-seems like just about every question I had had already been discussed at length in some post or other.
I took a trip to the local AD to check out the latest models, which confirmed my interest in a no-date sub. Back to the forum to consider the 5513 versus the 14060m, the non-COSC versus the COSC. Finally decided I’m a 2-line guy. I felt like I should prefer the 5513, but the raised indices were what smiled at me. So, I finally pulled the trigger—thanks very much to 757doc001 for a beautiful watch and a smooth transaction, and to Kanger for his help. I got the watch in time to take it on vacation with me last week:  14060M & Sandy I am even more pleased with the quality of the Rolex than I had expected. I am not second-guessing the raised indices—I like the way they catch the light and give depth to the dial. The 93150 bracelet was a pleasant surprise—I had always heard bad things about the rattly Rolex bracelets, and was planning to slap a NATO on it right away, since I wouldn’t have time to go by the jeweler before going out of town. But it happened to fit my wrist out of the box—and I found it to be quite comfortable, and much more secure than the butterfly clasp I am used to. Back home for father’s day—I did try out a NATO, seen here with my eight-year old and “her” Alpha GMT:  Fathers day watches So, a happy ending. Or it would be, if my time on the forum hadn’t got me thinking about a birth year red 1680. Maybe next year… Meanwhile, thanks, TRF! |
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20 June 2011, 09:17 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,707
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Welcome to TRF and happy it worked out for you!!
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20 June 2011, 09:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: RG DD40
Posts: 1,149
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Welcome and congrats!
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20 June 2011, 09:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Thien
Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon
Watch: All Rolex
Posts: 2,754
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Welcome and congrats on your new Rolex.
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20 June 2011, 09:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
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Congratulations and welcome to TRF.
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20 June 2011, 09:22 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,917
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Great choice on the Sub Beau!!
 The non cosc is my favorite as well.... Enjoy the new watch, Rob.
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20 June 2011, 07:21 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 32,911
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Nice choice Beau!
Congrats! Looks great!
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20 June 2011, 07:33 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
Posts: 34,888
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Yup, that seems like about all the time TRF needs.  Congrats on a great watch and nice pix.
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20 June 2011, 09:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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Very nice. Congrats!
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20 June 2011, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: U.K
Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C
Posts: 2,178
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Welcome.
Fantastic watches!!
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20 June 2011, 09:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: .
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Congrats and nice pics!
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20 June 2011, 10:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,639
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Yep big welcome, great watches.
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20 June 2011, 10:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,588
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Congrats and welcome.
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20 June 2011, 11:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
Posts: 9,536
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Congrats and welcome to TRF!
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20 June 2011, 11:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Here and there
Posts: 12,485
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congrats and welcome, that's a real nice colletion! Air and Sea
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20 June 2011, 11:12 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Tony
Location: London, England
Watch: Hmmm...
Posts: 2,482
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That's lovely - congrats. And welcome, of course
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20 June 2011, 11:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Welcome and Congrats on the pick-up!
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21 June 2011, 12:40 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Mark-O!
Location: Arlington, TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 12,714
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Nice choice! And welcome to TRF!
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21 June 2011, 01:27 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: North Carolina
Watch: dog
Posts: 15
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Thanks, all, for the warm welcome.
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21 June 2011, 03:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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21 June 2011, 03:55 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
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Congrats.
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21 June 2011, 03:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: West Coast
Posts: 44
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Nice watch!
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21 June 2011, 04:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Scott
Location: Arizona, USA
Watch: your 6.
Posts: 388
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Congratulations on acquiring a fine timepiece. I've always liked the no-Date Sub, a classic, timeless watch. Enjoy.
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22 June 2011, 09:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Yuri
Location: NL
Watch: 14000M, 16570
Posts: 574
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Congrats on the new watch! Indeed a timeless classic!
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22 June 2011, 09:21 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: john
Location: Scotland
Watch: sub 16610Lv
Posts: 13,523
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welcome. it looks great.
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23 June 2011, 08:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: Danny
Location: georgia
Watch: it Bub
Posts: 1,334
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very nice... welcome...
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23 June 2011, 10:57 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,193
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Congrats & welcome to TRF...
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