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Authier · 27 November 2007, 01:37 PM

Hi everyone,
Here are a couple of pics of my first Rolex, a GMT-MASTER II. 16710
My wife bought it for me for Christmas. Unfortunately I can't
have until than. She did though take me in to get the watch
so I was able to experience the thrill and excitement of finally
getting my first Rolex. What a great feeling it is to have such
a beautiful watch. This is my first post, I hope I did okay.

chevycorvette · 27 November 2007, 01:58 PM

a good start, sure u will have a next on in your mind.

i bought my 1st rolex in october. and after 3 weeks. i went to get another one. can't believe i bought 2 in a month

dallasdan · 27 November 2007, 03:18 PM

Looks good. I too tried to resist but bought a second and now have my sights on #3.

vitacura · 27 November 2007, 03:32 PM

Can't have it until Christmas?

That's torture!

You have a beautiful watch and a very generous wife! Congrats!

Authier · 27 November 2007, 03:50 PM

It is torture!!!!But at least she let me take it out to take some
pics. Sadly though I had to put it back in its box. Maybe I can
talk her into letting me look at it a few times between now and Christmas.

AZDAYTONA · 27 November 2007, 03:55 PM

my very first rolex also!

boa2 · 27 November 2007, 04:43 PM

Tell your wife you're celebrating Hannukah this year, and you'll be wearing that beauty by next week. Hmmmm....

Robb · 27 November 2007, 08:55 PM

Congrats and Welcome!

frostie · 27 November 2007, 11:16 PM

welcome to TRF you did a great start

Alcan · 28 November 2007, 12:00 AM

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Sounds like this is going to be a looooooong 4 weeks.

Rockrolex · 28 November 2007, 12:06 AM

Welcome to TRF. Beautiful watch. You will enjoy it (once you get to start wearing it for real

).

And a big welcome to the 4 hand club. If you do any kind of travelling you will come to rely on that watch a lot.

meshari · 28 November 2007, 12:32 AM

welcome .... nice watch

vukotab · 28 November 2007, 12:36 AM

Fantastic watch!
Welcome to TRF!

Anthony · 28 November 2007, 05:09 AM

Congrats on a great watch

Welcome to the 4 hand club and to TRF!!

Authier · 28 November 2007, 06:23 AM

Anthony,
How long have you had your watch? Any pointers on how you take care of it besides the 5 year maintenance etc...Everytime
I looked at the Rolexes I always admired the GMT so it wasn't too hard to choose when I finally got the thumbs up from the wife.

mikey · 28 November 2007, 08:13 AM

I been in the Rolex ownership for more than 10 years and I pick up my next one in February. You can never have too much of a good thing.

rolexlover · 28 November 2007, 02:56 PM

Can I borrow your wife??? Beautiful watch. My brother has the same one.

Dan Pierce · 28 November 2007, 10:57 PM

Authier,
That's a nice starter Rolex.

Got my GMT II just about 1 year ago. It's a great watch.
Welcome to the 4 hand club.

dP

Anthony · 28 November 2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Authier

Anthony,
How long have you had your watch? Any pointers on how you take care of it besides the 5 year maintenance etc...Everytime
I looked at the Rolexes I always admired the GMT so it wasn't too hard to choose when I finally got the thumbs up from the wife.

Hey Authier,
I've had this baby for a whole month now. I couldn't be happier, this watch has always caught my eye. This is one tough watch. I like to wear it to the shower, which cleans it off well. If not, I atleast try to run it under some warm water and mild hand soap, just to keep the dirt, dust, and grim from piling up. Once a week I take a soft toothbrush with soap and water and gently go over it, especially around the bezel and bracelet. Thats pretty much it. Feel free to PM me if you ever want to discuss anymore issues with our watches.

take care

Anthony

Authier · 29 November 2007, 12:13 AM

Anthony,
Thanx for your pointers. Everyone on this board are so nice.
A person feels very welcome and a part of the group no matter
how new you are.
thanx!!!!

Teofilo · 29 November 2007, 05:27 AM

Classic Rolex, and great photos.
Beware of Rolex fever however.........it will sneak up on you !

pilapandet · 29 November 2007, 05:38 AM

Well, I just upgrade from four hand to six hand last week. Last week, Just received my Daytona SS with black dail from a dealer in Waikiki, HI. But, I will keep my GMT-MASTER II SS black/red for ever. I will keep my new watch for my son who will be 4 next month. Daytona may be my dream watch. But, my beloved GMT which I have had more than nine years will alway be my fravorite watch to wear every day.

Well, since I already got the black dail now I am still in line to get the white one..........

Alex

ohsixx · 29 November 2007, 06:39 AM

SLR · 1 December 2007, 02:45 AM

nice choice!

that's my favorite GMT, including the GMTIIc! i bet you're counting the days till christmas.

rogerfromco · 1 December 2007, 02:51 AM

Congrats on the "gift" and having a wife who allows such luxuries!

If you make reservations at Briarwood or Flagstaff for a special "holiday dinner" to say thanks, maybe she'll let you wear it early!

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28 November 2007, 12:00 AM	#10
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28 November 2007, 12:06 AM	#11
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,821	Welcome to TRF. Beautiful watch. You will enjoy it (once you get to start wearing it for real ). And a big welcome to the 4 hand club. If you do any kind of travelling you will come to rely on that watch a lot. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 November 2007, 05:09 AM	#14
Anthony "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Here and There Watch: 116710 GMT II Posts: 94	Congrats on a great watch Welcome to the 4 hand club and to TRF!! __________________

28 November 2007, 02:56 PM	#17
rolexlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Saint Louis Watch: Explorer I, AP ROO Posts: 29	My first Rolex Can I borrow your wife??? Beautiful watch. My brother has the same one. __________________ Explorer I Vintage Air-King Date w/ rare blue dial 18038 YG Day-Date "President" Panerai Luminor Marina-PAM 00048 Audemars Piguet ROO Rubber Clad

27 November 2007, 01:58 PM	#2
chevycorvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: willie Location: pie hole Watch: still looking Posts: 924	a good start, sure u will have a next on in your mind. i bought my 1st rolex in october. and after 3 weeks. i went to get another one. can't believe i bought 2 in a month

27 November 2007, 03:18 PM	#3
dallasdan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 36	Looks good. I too tried to resist but bought a second and now have my sights on #3. __________________ DallasDan Rolex Explorer II 216570 IWC Pilot Chronograph 371701 Omega Seamaster 120

27 November 2007, 03:32 PM	#4
vitacura "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 290	Can't have it until Christmas? That's torture! You have a beautiful watch and a very generous wife! Congrats!

27 November 2007, 03:50 PM	#5
Authier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 7	It is torture!!!!But at least she let me take it out to take some pics. Sadly though I had to put it back in its box. Maybe I can talk her into letting me look at it a few times between now and Christmas.

27 November 2007, 03:55 PM	#6
AZDAYTONA Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Mike Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 135	my very first rolex also!

27 November 2007, 04:43 PM	#7
boa2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: US Watch: Me Now Posts: 3,731	Tell your wife you're celebrating Hannukah this year, and you'll be wearing that beauty by next week. Hmmmm....

27 November 2007, 11:16 PM	#9
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	welcome to TRF you did a great start

28 November 2007, 12:32 AM	#12
meshari Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Meshari Location: USA Watch: Rolex 1016 Posts: 31	welcome .... nice watch

28 November 2007, 12:36 AM	#13
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Fantastic watch! Welcome to TRF!

28 November 2007, 06:23 AM	#15
Authier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 7	Anthony, How long have you had your watch? Any pointers on how you take care of it besides the 5 year maintenance etc...Everytime I looked at the Rolexes I always admired the GMT so it wasn't too hard to choose when I finally got the thumbs up from the wife.

28 November 2007, 08:13 AM	#16
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I been in the Rolex ownership for more than 10 years and I pick up my next one in February. You can never have too much of a good thing.

28 November 2007, 10:57 PM	#18
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,024	Authier, That's a nice starter Rolex. Got my GMT II just about 1 year ago. It's a great watch. Welcome to the 4 hand club. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 November 2007, 12:13 AM	#20
Authier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 7	Anthony, Thanx for your pointers. Everyone on this board are so nice. A person feels very welcome and a part of the group no matter how new you are. thanx!!!!

29 November 2007, 05:27 AM	#21
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Classic Rolex, and great photos. Beware of Rolex fever however.........it will sneak up on you !

29 November 2007, 05:38 AM	#22
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Well, I just upgrade from four hand to six hand last week. Last week, Just received my Daytona SS with black dail from a dealer in Waikiki, HI. But, I will keep my GMT-MASTER II SS black/red for ever. I will keep my new watch for my son who will be 4 next month. Daytona may be my dream watch. But, my beloved GMT which I have had more than nine years will alway be my fravorite watch to wear every day. Well, since I already got the black dail now I am still in line to get the white one.......... Alex

29 November 2007, 06:39 AM	#23
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	__________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

1 December 2007, 02:45 AM	#24
SLR "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: SS Daytona B/W Posts: 362	nice choice! that's my favorite GMT, including the GMTIIc! i bet you're counting the days till christmas. __________________ SLR

1 December 2007, 02:51 AM	#25
rogerfromco Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ... Posts: 180	Fancy dinner might get that box open faster Congrats on the "gift" and having a wife who allows such luxuries! If you make reservations at Briarwood or Flagstaff for a special "holiday dinner" to say thanks, maybe she'll let you wear it early!

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