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matt. · 17 September 2015, 08:55 AM

Hello there, I've been fortunate enough to finally realise my hope of owning my first fine Swiss watch this week.

After years of thought, research and saving I finally came to the conclusion that I would purchase a Rolex. It's funny as when I started out never would I have thought I'd be looking to own one, once past the stigma though I came to realise the Rolex heritage and how I identified with it greatly.

After deciding that I would purchase a late series GMT Master and missing out, the hunter for a no-date Sub began. However once going to a Rolex dealer and trying on the Milgauss GV I knew it had to be the one. It all seemed wrong on paper, too many colours, too polished, not anything like the original but on my wrist I knew it was the right one for me. Heritage without taking itself too seriously is how I like to think of it. The experience of purchasing a watch in-store, with my own full warranty is also something that I'm glad I did for my first buy.

A small wrist and my generally young age (under 30) I think it's a good place to start. As I transition out of my current consumption habits (some would call it collecting I guess) I think that timepieces may be my new vice... A slippery slope indeed as I am already thinking about what I would like next!

sleddog · 17 September 2015, 09:18 AM

Nice intro Matt, and welcome to the forum!

Congrats on that GV also...

Psmith · 17 September 2015, 09:35 AM

Welcome Matt

Urosfan · 17 September 2015, 10:22 AM

Welcome

brandrea · 17 September 2015, 10:25 AM

Welcome aboard Matt, nice to meet you

Hairdude1 · 17 September 2015, 02:26 PM

Welcome!

padi56 · 18 September 2015, 01:38 AM

Welcome to TRF.

sea-dweller · 18 September 2015, 10:47 AM

Congrats!

SearChart · 20 September 2015, 01:12 AM

Welcome Matt

hamza · 21 September 2015, 06:48 PM

Welcome

toneafficianado · 21 September 2015, 06:56 PM

Welcome and congrats. Love the Milgauss!
Ain't the Aussie exchange rate terrible right now though?!

HL65 · 21 September 2015, 07:32 PM

Welcome Matt

swatty · 21 September 2015, 07:48 PM

Welcome to TRF , nice GV

Snow-Dweller · 21 September 2015, 08:31 PM

Welcome, and congratulations.

G-Web · 24 September 2015, 04:12 AM

Welcome Matt!
-GW

Gerry62 · 24 September 2015, 05:54 AM

Welcome

Heu · 24 September 2015, 06:02 AM

Welcome!

DCgator · 24 September 2015, 10:54 AM

Welcome aboard and congratz on that beautiful GV!
Looks nice on your wrist for sure.

Steve Downunder · 6 October 2015, 02:41 PM

Nice looking Rolex Matt, it really does look good on the wrist.
I too am in Australia, Melbourne and waiting to purchase my first Rolex, either a SS Submariner or a GMT II. I am on the waiting list with a Melbourne AD, some of the Melbourne AD's advised their waiting lists were too long and wouldn't put me on there, the difference between the service of the Melbourne AD's was significant, how did you find the AD's?

17 September 2015, 08:55 AM	#1
matt. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 2	G'day from Australia Hello there, I've been fortunate enough to finally realise my hope of owning my first fine Swiss watch this week. After years of thought, research and saving I finally came to the conclusion that I would purchase a Rolex. It's funny as when I started out never would I have thought I'd be looking to own one, once past the stigma though I came to realise the Rolex heritage and how I identified with it greatly. After deciding that I would purchase a late series GMT Master and missing out, the hunter for a no-date Sub began. However once going to a Rolex dealer and trying on the Milgauss GV I knew it had to be the one. It all seemed wrong on paper, too many colours, too polished, not anything like the original but on my wrist I knew it was the right one for me. Heritage without taking itself too seriously is how I like to think of it. The experience of purchasing a watch in-store, with my own full warranty is also something that I'm glad I did for my first buy. A small wrist and my generally young age (under 30) I think it's a good place to start. As I transition out of my current consumption habits (some would call it collecting I guess) I think that timepieces may be my new vice... A slippery slope indeed as I am already thinking about what I would like next!

17 September 2015, 09:18 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,927	Nice intro Matt, and welcome to the forum! Congrats on that GV also... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

17 September 2015, 09:35 AM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome Matt __________________

17 September 2015, 02:26 PM	#6
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18 September 2015, 01:38 AM	#7
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17 September 2015, 10:22 AM	#4
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,340	Welcome

17 September 2015, 10:25 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,847	Welcome aboard Matt, nice to meet you

18 September 2015, 10:47 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 September 2015, 06:48 PM	#10
hamza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Karachi Posts: 685	Welcome

21 September 2015, 06:56 PM	#11
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,203	Welcome and congrats. Love the Milgauss! Ain't the Aussie exchange rate terrible right now though?!

21 September 2015, 07:32 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,873	Welcome Matt __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 September 2015, 07:48 PM	#13
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,409	Welcome to TRF , nice GV

21 September 2015, 08:31 PM	#14
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,282	Welcome, and congratulations. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

24 September 2015, 04:12 AM	#15
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	Welcome Matt! -GW

24 September 2015, 05:54 AM	#16
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,426	Welcome

24 September 2015, 06:02 AM	#17
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Welcome!

24 September 2015, 10:54 AM	#18
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Welcome aboard and congratz on that beautiful GV! Looks nice on your wrist for sure.

6 October 2015, 02:41 PM	#19
Steve Downunder "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Melbourne AUS Watch: Submariner116613LB Posts: 23	Nice looking Rolex Matt, it really does look good on the wrist. I too am in Australia, Melbourne and waiting to purchase my first Rolex, either a SS Submariner or a GMT II. I am on the waiting list with a Melbourne AD, some of the Melbourne AD's advised their waiting lists were too long and wouldn't put me on there, the difference between the service of the Melbourne AD's was significant, how did you find the AD's?

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