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22 November 2013, 09:35 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Charles
Location: Valley Forge, PA
Watch: 1977 GMT Master
Posts: 4
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Hello! from Valley Forge, PA
It's about time I got around to this....
What a great Community! and so very International. My wife and I have been members of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors for many years. http://tinyurl.com/nceq7zx And as if we don't get enough history around us here in Valley Forge, we have been associates with the National Watch & Clock Museum in nearby Columbia, PA. since it's inception (1977?). We only had about 1,000 objects of time when we started, but now claim (rather cheeky ;) to be "America's Largest Timekeeping Collection". If you're ever around Lancaster County, PA you should consider stopping by the Museum. They have tremendous collections from all over Europe and N.America. http://tinyurl.com/oypalb8 My area is collectible clocks, but i bought my first Rolex in 1975.. a GMT Master. And a lifetime romance began. ;) The Rolexes in my life have proven to be all they were ever said to be, and more. They will be going onto my grandchildren. I was originally referred to TRF by my old friend and newly retired Watchmaker, who sold me that first Rolex. An accident has my 16610 Submariner bezel with a ghastly scar on it and was hoping to pick up a replacement, without the watch leaving for a 2-3 month vacation in NYC. (It's looking to be a very bad choice on my part. I should have asked first.) But, I'm really enjoying reading all of the discussions, and the enthusiasm for the much deserved history and heritage of the Rolex. I have to admit I need to get up to speed on some model numbers and which was when. ;) It's great to be here, and I'll look forward to seeing you out on the Boards. Best regards. Booker ;) |
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22 November 2013, 11:41 PM
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Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
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Welcome to TRF.
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23 November 2013, 12:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Welcome to TRF!
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23 November 2013, 12:13 AM
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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, from Radnor
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23 November 2013, 12:19 AM
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Location: Kingstown
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23 November 2013, 02:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 63
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Welcome.
That King of Prussia mall is HUGE! |
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23 November 2013, 05:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Christopher
Location: Georgia, USA
Watch: ing the Sea...
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Welcome aboard!
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23 November 2013, 09:19 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Charles
Location: Valley Forge, PA
Watch: 1977 GMT Master
Posts: 4
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Thanks for the welcoming nods.
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The thing about it is the breadth and quality of its Banner-stores. Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom's, Tiffany etc. Omega has their own storefront and there is a watch store which has every single current model on display of Rolex and the other Brand names listed here in the Boards section. A recent favorite of mine was Tesla putting their first Dealer Showroom for PA as a storefront inside of the Mall, next to Apple's largest Mall store. IMHO, the car is a work of art in design, with the likes of a silky-smooth American muscle-car performance engineered in. I swear... if Rolex or Apple were going to make their own car, it would come out something like the Tesla. Now if this old, semi-retired average-Charles could just hit the lottery or something. ;) I could probably extract the cash from our retirement funds and buy a Tesla... but then there would be the costs of the divorce proceedings, and fighting off my wife trying to have me committed to an institution. ;) Have a good weekend everyone. ;) |
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23 November 2013, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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23 November 2013, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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23 November 2013, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
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Welcome!
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23 November 2013, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Adam
Location: Philly ‘burbs
Posts: 5,647
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Welcome, from Blue Bell.
I absolutely love the King of Prussia Mall. I am there at least 2-3 times a month.
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25 November 2013, 04:29 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Mr. Bill
Location: South Florida
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26 November 2013, 12:18 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Charles
Location: Valley Forge, PA
Watch: 1977 GMT Master
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I have mixed feelings about Blue Bell. I met my wife at the Broad Axe Tavern. These days are great. But then there are some when I wonder why I should have to suffer so, for just one mistake. ;) Holy Christmas Holidays!... went to the Mall on Saturday to pick up my wife's watch at the Yurman boutique. I should have packed food and water. It took over a half hour to find a place to park and get into the Mall. The place was rockin', and it's not even Thanksgiving yet. ;). |
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26 November 2013, 12:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Real Name: Adam
Location: Philly ‘burbs
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Hey yo! Philly style :)
LOL! I like the Broad Axe Tavern. Blue Bell has lots of good places to eat and drink. Talking about your turf...I met my wife at the late Gator's in Berwyn. If I am not mistaken, it's not there anymore. I won't step near any mall between Black Friday and New Years. No way, no how! Quote:
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26 November 2013, 12:51 AM
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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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Can get a little closer to home, how about old oaks
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27 November 2013, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Welcome
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27 November 2013, 02:45 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,607
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Welcome!
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27 November 2013, 07:09 PM
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Banned
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