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Kevin In Houston · 19 May 2010, 10:12 AM

Hello everyone. I'm Kevin from The Woodlands, Texas. A community just north of Houston. I'm searching for my first 'grown up watch.' I am completely uninformed with respect to fine watches. My only other venture into the better timepieces was a Longines that my mother gave me to celebrate flying solo for the first time. I wore the watch for the past 30 years until it stopped working this week.

My first challenges are what Rolex to buy and where to buy it.

I am looking forward to reading the posts on this site and learning more about Rolex.

Lol-x · 19 May 2010, 04:46 PM

Welcome Kevin

Well I'm sure you will see many great watches here to we your appetite.

Your first solo flight must be an experience to remember. So are you still flying? If so a GMT-Master would be the natural Rolex model to consider.

etp095 · 19 May 2010, 05:50 PM

welcome to the forum Kevin.
the Gmt-master would be a nice first/only Rolex.A stainless submariner w/date would be a great 1st rolex too,a true classic,you can't go wrong with either watches.if you decide on a sub,the new model will be available this fall.i use to live in the woodlands,cochrans crossing area,really nice community.
good luck

NutNut · 19 May 2010, 05:55 PM

I think you'll love the GMTIIc.

Welcome to TRF!

rolexguynfl · 19 May 2010, 07:26 PM

Welcome Kevin

Kevin In Houston · 20 May 2010, 12:23 AM

Thank you all for the welcome and the recommendation. I'm going today to talk to the jewelers. I'm looking forward to making this a fun experience.

Yes, Lol-x, It was a great adventure to learn to fly. I went on to fly for the military and the airlines. I strongly recommend it to anyone. Even if you have no desire to fly more than a solo. It takes between eight and twelve hours of flying and is so much fun.

etp095, yes, I love The Woodlands. You'd be surprised at how much it has grown in such a short time.

Thanks, again for the welcome.

Foneguy · 20 May 2010, 02:35 AM

Welcome !!

sam. · 20 May 2010, 05:14 AM

Hi Kevin, welcome and congrats!

Rigsby1 · 20 May 2010, 05:25 AM

Welcome to TRF have fun

sleddog · 20 May 2010, 09:18 AM

Welcome to TRF Kevin!!

Lots to learn here and great people as well......Enjoy!

Rob.

sea-dweller · 20 May 2010, 09:48 AM

Welcome to TRF !!!

rfknauss · 20 May 2010, 10:08 AM

Kevin, welcome to TRF!

JMIND · 20 May 2010, 01:07 PM

Hi Kevin and welcome to TRF!

train-time · 20 May 2010, 01:22 PM

Welcome!! This is a great place to hang out

Lol-x · 20 May 2010, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin In Houston

Yes, Lol-x, It was a great adventure to learn to fly. I went on to fly for the military and the airlines. I strongly recommend it to anyone. Even if you have no desire to fly more than a solo. It takes between eight and twelve hours of flying and is so much fun.

Wow, you really did take to flying in a major way

Well that reinforces my recommendation to you, the GMT either the current model or any of the what we call vintage models made anywhere from the 1960's through to 2009 there are a lot of different GMT's to choose from.

The GMT was first made famous by Pan-Am where their pilots were advertised wearing that model as it is capable of tracking the time in a secondary timezone with it's additional 24 hour hand.

Good luck and I hope you will enjoy the flight

Ser_Chris · 23 May 2010, 03:19 PM

Hello Kevin, I am in Sugar Land TX. There is no real "starter" Rolex I dont think, since your probably going to spend a couple thousand on a watch you might as well find something you really like and just get it done right the first time so you dont have regrets every time you check the time. I opted for a daydate because I saw a bunch of guys wearing it in movies I liked (Patrick Bateman- American Psycho) also the two tone really tickles my fancy. Thanks to Rolex's I have been very attracted to gold. I use to always think gold as being out fashioned and old but im starting to dig it.
Thing about the Submariner, GMT Master, and Sea Dweller is they look so similar. If you dont know your Rolex's people are just going to assume your wearing a SS Submariner if you get a GMT or Sea Dweller.

19 May 2010, 10:12 AM	#1
Kevin In Houston "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	Hello from The Woodlands, Texas USA Hello everyone. I'm Kevin from The Woodlands, Texas. A community just north of Houston. I'm searching for my first 'grown up watch.' I am completely uninformed with respect to fine watches. My only other venture into the better timepieces was a Longines that my mother gave me to celebrate flying solo for the first time. I wore the watch for the past 30 years until it stopped working this week. My first challenges are what Rolex to buy and where to buy it. I am looking forward to reading the posts on this site and learning more about Rolex.

19 May 2010, 04:46 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,420	Welcome Kevin Well I'm sure you will see many great watches here to we your appetite. Your first solo flight must be an experience to remember. So are you still flying? If so a GMT-Master would be the natural Rolex model to consider. __________________ *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

19 May 2010, 05:50 PM	#3
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	welcome to the forum Kevin. the Gmt-master would be a nice first/only Rolex.A stainless submariner w/date would be a great 1st rolex too,a true classic,you can't go wrong with either watches.if you decide on a sub,the new model will be available this fall.i use to live in the woodlands,cochrans crossing area,really nice community. good luck __________________ 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)

20 May 2010, 09:18 AM	#10
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,927	Welcome to TRF Kevin!! Lots to learn here and great people as well......Enjoy! Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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19 May 2010, 05:55 PM	#4
NutNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: LasIslasFilipinas Watch: TT GMT IIc Posts: 826	I think you'll love the GMTIIc. Welcome to TRF!

19 May 2010, 07:26 PM	#5
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20 May 2010, 12:23 AM	#6
Kevin In Houston "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Kevin Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2	Thank you all for the welcome and the recommendation. I'm going today to talk to the jewelers. I'm looking forward to making this a fun experience. Yes, Lol-x, It was a great adventure to learn to fly. I went on to fly for the military and the airlines. I strongly recommend it to anyone. Even if you have no desire to fly more than a solo. It takes between eight and twelve hours of flying and is so much fun. etp095, yes, I love The Woodlands. You'd be surprised at how much it has grown in such a short time. Thanks, again for the welcome.

20 May 2010, 02:35 AM	#7
Foneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Florida Watch: 116234 Posts: 828	Welcome !!

20 May 2010, 05:14 AM	#8
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	Hi Kevin, welcome and congrats!

20 May 2010, 05:25 AM	#9
Rigsby1 Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Darren Location: England Posts: 401	Welcome to TRF have fun

20 May 2010, 10:08 AM	#12
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	Kevin, welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

20 May 2010, 01:07 PM	#13
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Hi Kevin and welcome to TRF!

20 May 2010, 01:22 PM	#14
train-time 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US Posts: 4,089	Welcome!! This is a great place to hang out

23 May 2010, 03:19 PM	#16
Ser_Chris "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston Watch: Datejust TT Posts: 44	Hello Kevin, I am in Sugar Land TX. There is no real "starter" Rolex I dont think, since your probably going to spend a couple thousand on a watch you might as well find something you really like and just get it done right the first time so you dont have regrets every time you check the time. I opted for a daydate because I saw a bunch of guys wearing it in movies I liked (Patrick Bateman- American Psycho) also the two tone really tickles my fancy. Thanks to Rolex's I have been very attracted to gold. I use to always think gold as being out fashioned and old but im starting to dig it. Thing about the Submariner, GMT Master, and Sea Dweller is they look so similar. If you dont know your Rolex's people are just going to assume your wearing a SS Submariner if you get a GMT or Sea Dweller.

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