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edco · 5 June 2011, 01:18 PM

Greetings from Central NJ (Metuchen)

My name is Ed. I retired in 2009 after 35 years at IBM. After about 3 months, of sitting and watching the market, a miracle happened. A golf buddy called and said he was working with a growing systems integrator and they needed a marketing guy, and would I be interested. Would I ?! Absolutely!

My wife and I have 2 sons, one of whom is married and living in Charlotte, and who has given us our first grandchild - a boy too :0. My youngest just finished his first year of college, only to announce he's not sure what he wants to study and wants to take a year off to work, and make some choices. We'll see how that works. UGH.

My wife works at the local Y in a variety of jobs, but primarily recruits and manages volunteers (of which I am occasionally one). We have a great marriage and I am very lucky guy to have fooled her into thinking me charming and amusing for such a long time.

I stumbled onto this board since we are leaving in the morning for Bermuda (business for me, relaxation for her), and have heard stories about the supposed great deals in Bermuda on Rolex watches. It appears that they really aren't that great, especially if you declare it and pay the tax on the way home.

So I posted that I was looking to start gently as I attempt to find a Rolex to nestle next to my Omega which has been totally perfect for over 10 years. My post asks for ideas on where to best spend about $5000. I do not dive so don't really have much need for a Submariner. I'd prefer to find a Day Date or something a bit thinner, but not too fancy..which may be a daydream, but I won't know unless I ask.

Thank you in advance for your advice. I look forward to joining any of the NY Tri-staters for any get togethers in the near future.

Regards
ed

J72 · 5 June 2011, 11:07 PM

Hi Ed,

Welcome to TRF! that was a great introduction.
check out the for sale section here in TRF there are a lot of great deals there.
look for datejust, gmt 2 and explorer 2.
before you buy ask for references and feedbacks!

goodluck and post some pictures!

jay_man2 · 5 June 2011, 11:12 PM

Welcome, and Congrats on the 35 years at IBM. Lots of changes over that time in the industry in general.

HL65 · 5 June 2011, 11:25 PM

Welcome to TRF! Enjoy your vacation and I am sure you will find a great Rolex to your liking after a short time here!!

rolexguynfl · 5 June 2011, 11:26 PM

Welcome Ed

sea-dweller · 6 June 2011, 01:45 AM

Welcome!

Art 1 · 6 June 2011, 02:40 AM

Welcome.

chicagofan · 6 June 2011, 06:56 AM

Welcome to TRF.

MonBK · 6 June 2011, 07:00 AM

Welcome

hnltime · 6 June 2011, 07:40 AM

welcome!

CoopJr · 6 June 2011, 07:49 AM

Welcome Ed! Fellow NJ guy here.

DCgator · 6 June 2011, 08:16 AM

Welcome aboard, Ed, and happy hunting!

rfknauss · 6 June 2011, 09:52 AM

Ed, welcome to TRF!

Lol-x · 6 June 2011, 10:14 AM

You would be surprised how great a Submariner is to wear although you may have nothing to do with diving.

The Submariner is shown on the Rolex website being worn with a suit. It also works perfectly well when worn with a T-shirt.

The versatility of a Submariner is second to none and you can get it in TT or solid 18K if you wish. Once you have worn one you will know.

etp095 · 6 June 2011, 12:15 PM

Welcome to the forum,happy hunting Ed.

usbzoso · 6 June 2011, 12:18 PM

get explorer II "polar" white dial

evanvito · 7 June 2011, 09:07 AM

Welcome Ed. May I suggest you get the new 39mm Explorer. Awesome watch.

dilly_56 · 8 June 2011, 10:14 AM

welcome

edco · 11 June 2011, 02:39 PM

WOW !!
Thanks all for the wonderful reception..
Back from Bermuda. No dealing there.
I do think I like the blue dial date just I tried on, though a little above my price point on "sale" for $7250 at Crisson's in Hamilton.
Thanks again, ed in NJ

KarlFr · 18 June 2011, 06:44 PM

Welcome!

Andad · 18 June 2011, 07:44 PM

Welcome to the Forum Ed.

Take your time - there are great buys to be found.

Tman68 · 18 June 2011, 09:55 PM

Go to Delaware Ed and save on the tax!!! There's a AD in Wilmington it's worth the gas and tolls trust me

TSW · 6 July 2011, 03:05 PM

Welcome to TRF Ed

johnbeth · 6 July 2011, 03:20 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Chipmunk · 7 July 2011, 11:30 AM

Hi Ed.

daunwaun · 8 July 2011, 01:10 PM

Welcome ed and good luck in your search!

dddrees · 9 July 2011, 08:02 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Good luck with your hunt.

5 June 2011, 01:18 PM	#1
edco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: New Jersey Watch: Omega Posts: 8	Old Guy on the planet, New Guy here Greetings from Central NJ (Metuchen) My name is Ed. I retired in 2009 after 35 years at IBM. After about 3 months, of sitting and watching the market, a miracle happened. A golf buddy called and said he was working with a growing systems integrator and they needed a marketing guy, and would I be interested. Would I ?! Absolutely! My wife and I have 2 sons, one of whom is married and living in Charlotte, and who has given us our first grandchild - a boy too :0. My youngest just finished his first year of college, only to announce he's not sure what he wants to study and wants to take a year off to work, and make some choices. We'll see how that works. UGH. My wife works at the local Y in a variety of jobs, but primarily recruits and manages volunteers (of which I am occasionally one). We have a great marriage and I am very lucky guy to have fooled her into thinking me charming and amusing for such a long time. I stumbled onto this board since we are leaving in the morning for Bermuda (business for me, relaxation for her), and have heard stories about the supposed great deals in Bermuda on Rolex watches. It appears that they really aren't that great, especially if you declare it and pay the tax on the way home. So I posted that I was looking to start gently as I attempt to find a Rolex to nestle next to my Omega which has been totally perfect for over 10 years. My post asks for ideas on where to best spend about $5000. I do not dive so don't really have much need for a Submariner. I'd prefer to find a Day Date or something a bit thinner, but not too fancy..which may be a daydream, but I won't know unless I ask. Thank you in advance for your advice. I look forward to joining any of the NY Tri-staters for any get togethers in the near future. Regards ed

5 June 2011, 11:25 PM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,951	Welcome to TRF! Enjoy your vacation and I am sure you will find a great Rolex to your liking after a short time here!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

5 June 2011, 11:26 PM	#5
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6 June 2011, 09:52 AM	#13
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,496	Ed, welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

6 June 2011, 10:14 AM	#14
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,488	You would be surprised how great a Submariner is to wear although you may have nothing to do with diving. The Submariner is shown on the Rolex website being worn with a suit. It also works perfectly well when worn with a T-shirt. The versatility of a Submariner is second to none and you can get it in TT or solid 18K if you wish. Once you have worn one you will know. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

5 June 2011, 11:07 PM	#2
J72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jason G Location: Bayarea, Cali Watch: Gmt Master ll C Posts: 62	Hi Ed, Welcome to TRF! that was a great introduction. check out the for sale section here in TRF there are a lot of great deals there. look for datejust, gmt 2 and explorer 2. before you buy ask for references and feedbacks! goodluck and post some pictures!

5 June 2011, 11:12 PM	#3
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	Welcome, and Congrats on the 35 years at IBM. Lots of changes over that time in the industry in general.

6 June 2011, 01:45 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome!

6 June 2011, 02:40 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome.

6 June 2011, 06:56 AM	#8
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Welcome to TRF.

6 June 2011, 07:00 AM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Welcome

6 June 2011, 07:40 AM	#10
hnltime "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: David Location: Honolulu Watch: 5513 Gilt, Posts: 6,937	welcome!

6 June 2011, 07:49 AM	#11
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Welcome Ed! Fellow NJ guy here.

6 June 2011, 08:16 AM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Welcome aboard, Ed, and happy hunting!

6 June 2011, 12:15 PM	#15
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Welcome to the forum,happy hunting Ed. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

6 June 2011, 12:18 PM	#16
usbzoso Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Stan Location: Dallas Watch: 16610/16600/16800 Posts: 1,231	get explorer II "polar" white dial

7 June 2011, 09:07 AM	#17
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	Welcome Ed. May I suggest you get the new 39mm Explorer. Awesome watch.

8 June 2011, 10:14 AM	#18
dilly_56 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: HAWAII Posts: 1,289	welcome

11 June 2011, 02:39 PM	#19
edco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ed Location: New Jersey Watch: Omega Posts: 8	WOW !! Thanks all for the wonderful reception.. Back from Bermuda. No dealing there. I do think I like the blue dial date just I tried on, though a little above my price point on "sale" for $7250 at Crisson's in Hamilton. Thanks again, ed in NJ

18 June 2011, 06:44 PM	#20
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Welcome!

18 June 2011, 07:44 PM	#21
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,437	Welcome to the Forum Ed. Take your time - there are great buys to be found. __________________ E

18 June 2011, 09:55 PM	#22
Tman68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 25	Go to Delaware Ed and save on the tax!!! There's a AD in Wilmington it's worth the gas and tolls trust me

6 July 2011, 03:05 PM	#23
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome to TRF Ed __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

6 July 2011, 03:20 PM	#24
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Welcome to TRF!

7 July 2011, 11:30 AM	#25
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Hi Ed. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

8 July 2011, 01:10 PM	#26
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Welcome ed and good luck in your search! __________________ DAUNWAUN

9 July 2011, 08:02 AM	#27
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Welcome to TRF. Good luck with your hunt. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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