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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
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10,000 reasons to be grateful - A recap of my last 10 years on TRF and a Grail
*Disclaimer: this is going to be a long one - for a TLDR version and just the incoming, go on and scroll to the end.
![]() How does one become a watch aficionado? When you start down this path, there is no telling all the watches you'll experience, wildly different people you'll meet, exotic places you'll travel to, friends for life that you'll make and all the incredible moments that you'll live because of the hobby and your love for horology. It's been 12 years since I registered on TRF and, 10,000 posts later, I'm taken by a feeling of gratitude for everything this amazing place has allowed me to experience. I've met some incredible people both online and in person, acquired a treasure chest of knowledge, which keeps growing every time I log on, and shared the joy of countless incomings of friends and forum mates. I've also discovered, developed and matured my own taste in watches, through much trial and error, but also by listening and learning from all of you. Finally, moderating and keeping a forum such as this up and running smoothly is a herculean task - as well as usually thankless - so I'd also like to take this moment to show my recognition to our TRF mods and to Steve - you guys are rockstars! Over all this time, a lot has changed in the watch world. Sadly, many of the brands and models we all know and love have (momentarily, as we would like to hope) became so called assets, fungible commodities, and collectors no more than consumers. In this supply and demand driven universe, the mercantile nature of the relationships formed leave little to be appreciated in the way of creating life experiences to accompany the acquisition of a special piece. There still are, however, brands that promote the love of horology above all else. They treat their products like art and their collectors like family. For some brands, not only is the material object exceptional in all respects, but the respect and care shown to its collectors remind you of what the relationships in this hobby *should* be all about. This is a piece that was a long, long time in the making for me. When the model was first launched, over 10 years ago, it was something completely removed from my reality, but as chance would have it, I became ready for it just as the very last unit of the metal I wanted was available in one of the brand's few ADs. So, after many zoom calls and with the help of some amazing friends over in the US, the deal was closed and this grail came to be. I can't think of a better one to celebrate 10k posts here and all the journey has represented so far. Thank you for all these years, TRF. Here's to the next 10,000 posts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Absolutely gorgeous, congrats on the new acquisition!
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Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Illinois
Watch: Breguet marine
Posts: 757
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Great post and even better watch! Congrats across the board!
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Real Name: Steven
Location: Glocal
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Ya know what I love about your post?!?!?
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Real Name: PJ
Location: Monterey CA
Watch: I have more than 1
Posts: 2
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New to this forum and already have the bug. Looking forward to my journey to 10,000! Happy New Year
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: detroit
Posts: 532
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Beautiful. Congrats!
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
Watch: A few.
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Hi K,
Congratulations on your first 10k posts. Mojon and Voutilainen with MB&F made an amazing watch. I really like the vertical power reserve indicator and that 14mm balance wheel is a work of art. Most can only aspire to owning one especially in Pt. Enjoy wearing it while posting your next 10000. E.
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: HK
Posts: 2,275
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Awesome!
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA & France
Posts: 11,078
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Congrats on the milestones!
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: California
Posts: 2,176
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You're an asset to this forum and a post like this showcases that. We appreciate your well written sentiments. Congratulations on that amazing acquisition!
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
Posts: 9,844
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What an awesome post, an awesome 10k milestone, and AN AMAZING INCOMING! That thing is just beautiful on your wrist. Glad to have you here, and looking forward to 10k more posts! Happy New Year and Happy New Watch!
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Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: États-Unis
Watch: Patek, Rolex, Sinn
Posts: 901
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Wow, what an MB&F! Congratulations and Happy New Year!
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: @jb.watching
Location: NYC
Posts: 1,481
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That’s is a truly epic marker to celebrate the journey so far. Amazing.
On to the next 10K ! |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: USA
Watch: P A T E K
Posts: 4,704
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Congrats :)
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,290
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Huge congratulations! What a fantastic way to celebrate your journey and your 10,000th post!
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Bob
Location: NorCal
Watch: 5212 (blasphemy!)
Posts: 1,753
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Beautiful piece!
And it looks great on you…. “Wear it in good health”! These days, that’s really what matters, eh? All the best!!! ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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. Blessed with SO many beautiful baubles, and only TWO wrists on which to wear them!
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Watch: FPJ OPTIMUM
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Congratulations!!!! A great watch!!!
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Real Name: Eddie
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Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 9,056
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Great watch, great post, great member. Congrats!
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Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Daniel
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Watch: my signature
Posts: 2,684
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fantastic watch.......thanks for sharing
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Planet Earth
Watch: Varies
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Congrats Kaue! Great 10K post by one of the great TRF members.
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Bob
Location: NorCal
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Terrific video!! Makes me interested in a brand to which I’ve never given much thought. Very magical…… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 76,382
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Watch: es make me smile
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Kaue, congratulations on 10000 posts, and to many many more
![]() You’re an original (so to speak) and I always look forward to your posts and hearing your thoughtful insights here on the forum. Congratulations on the new MB&F, it looks like it was made for you my friend ![]() |
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex SS Daytona
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Congrats!
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Location: Paris, France
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![]() Many congrats!! Thank you for sharing, thanks for your post and thanks for all your contributions over the years. ![]() |
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Congratulations.
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Real Name: D'OH!
Location: Kentucky
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Posts: 36,024
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Congrats on all of it, my friend! The watch
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Thanks a lot, Bryan!
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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