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drockadam · 26 June 2012, 01:00 AM

Hello TRF Members,

I haven't really talked about this, so I would like to. If that's alright with you! A few weeks ago, I got my first job! I work at the Community Donation Center at Value Village. Okay, it's not the most glamorous job, but it is great. I work with great people, excellent work conditions and not to shabby paychecks!

I've worked around 60 hours already and I'm starting to realize, by the end of the summer (WHICH HASN'T EVEN STARTED YET, FOR ME) that I might be able to purchase a Rolex. I've been drooling over 16610's for over a year now. Knowing now, I won't be able to purchase a 16610 right away. I have been told by a collector in Italy, to get an entry piece first. Such as a old date (1500, 1601). Then work my way into a 16610.

I would just like to hear your comments and suggestions.

Thanks!

z32turbo · 26 June 2012, 01:06 AM

I say go for the one you love and get the 16610 Sub!

No regrets and not having to save for two watches. WIN WIN in my book!

drockadam · 26 June 2012, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z32turbo

I say go for the one you love and get the 16610 Sub!

No regrets and not having to save for two watches. WIN WIN in my book!

Yeah your right. Well, let's see what I'll be able to afford in time.

The Joker · 26 June 2012, 01:21 AM

Patience is a virtue Adam.

It's up to you, but I would say keep saving and you will get the 16610 sooner.

Congrats on the job.

azguy · 26 June 2012, 01:25 AM

Save and get the watch you want, it'll be all that much sweeter when it finally happens

rodrob59 · 26 June 2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by azguy

Save and get the watch you want, it'll be all that much sweeter when it finally happens

I couldn't agree more. You'll have plenty of opportunities to settle later, no need to start out that way.

Cru Jones · 26 June 2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

Patience is a virtue Adam.

It's up to you, but I would say keep saving and you will get the 16610 sooner.

Congrats on the job.

this!

good luck.

cedargrove · 26 June 2012, 01:28 AM

You'll get to the Sub quicker if you just save for it, but you might have more fun saving with a Rolex on your wrist.

If you saw something inexpensive that you liked, then I'd suggest you pick it up. It may delay getting the Sub a bit, but it will partially fulfill your desire for a Rolex in the meantime. But you really have to like it - no point in picking up something inexpensive that you won't wear or appreciate.

A.J.R. · 26 June 2012, 01:29 AM

Keep your eyes on the prize.

kcmo · 26 June 2012, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J.R.

Keep your eyes on the prize.

Agree! You'll be there in no time

MoBe · 26 June 2012, 01:33 AM

Get the Submariner if that`s what you want,save a bit more,take your time and you will be satisfied,no doubt about it.

East Bay Rider · 26 June 2012, 02:10 AM

You've gone this long. Keep working, keep saving. It will be a great day when you get it. No sense postponing the big day by spending 'Submariner fund' money on something else.

kilyung · 26 June 2012, 02:20 AM

Get the 16610

Johny · 26 June 2012, 02:25 AM

keep saving for the sub.

hdrazor251 · 26 June 2012, 02:30 AM

Echo what others have said. You will only have one "first Rolex", so it should be the one you want and not the one you settled for.

Good luck and congrats on your first job.

mannyv11 · 26 June 2012, 02:27 AM

As they have all said before... buy the watch you dream about and have had your eyes on it for so long. Why make yourself wait longer by purchasing an "entry level" watch just because its cheaper, you will still be dreaming about that sub take it from me I know this first hand... I bought a watch that I thought was a great deal but still kept dreaming about the sub I always wanted. In the end I ended up selling the watch I bought for a loss so I could finally get the sub =)...

Goodluck and keep your eyes on the prize you truly want... and I hope you get to wear it for many many years in great health

gmh1013 · 26 June 2012, 03:35 AM

Get the Sub....great first Rolex or last Rolex

chicfarmer1 · 26 June 2012, 03:43 AM

First, congrats! Great that you have a job you're enjoying.

If you buy a Rolex, will you have any money left for anything in the near future? Like a car, anything for living expenses or tuition? If the answer is no or close to no, take the opportunity to develop your saving habit.

T-Rip · 26 June 2012, 03:46 AM

Get the Sub.. you will regret it if you do..

Michael M. · 26 June 2012, 03:50 AM

Get the sub for sure! Congrats on your new job Adam, look forward to hearing about it when you come to L.A!!

Blue Owl · 26 June 2012, 04:08 AM

Time flies so fast, Adam....You'll get what you wanted very soon. Congrats on your new job.

threemonkeys · 26 June 2012, 04:11 AM

Nice, Adam. Congrats on your first job.

Kringkily · 26 June 2012, 04:14 AM

glad to see young people with such drive. Looking around work I wish we had more of that here.

FeelingTheBlues · 26 June 2012, 04:35 AM

Congratulations on your first job Adam (although I've told you this before!

), it's great to hear that you work in such a nice environment and with great people!

As for the Rolex, I'd go with the 16610 right away (provided that you will have some money left in the end, of course!), there's no "entry level Rolex" to me, there's just the one you want at the moment you want.

77T · 26 June 2012, 04:57 AM

A vintage DJ may also work into your budget...

drockadam · 26 June 2012, 06:50 AM

Thank you very much everyone! I'm starting to lean towards as you guys say "Keep your eyes on the prize".

jim251 · 26 June 2012, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drockadam

Thank you very much everyone! I'm starting to lean towards as you guys say "Keep your eyes on the prize".

Bingo... Accept no substitutes, in watches and in life - the only way to go. Try it and you'll see.

SaddleSC · 26 June 2012, 07:05 AM

I would go for the 16610 that you have always wanted. Otherwise, save a few $$ and buy a 14060 for a similar look and feel.

perpetualman88 · 26 June 2012, 07:10 AM

save for the 16610 my friend good luck on your pursuit :)

thewatchguy93 · 26 June 2012, 07:24 AM

Hey Adam mate!!!! Huge congrats on the first job!!!

16610 all the way, I should know, never buy something/ settle for something you don't actually "want". Eyes on the prize indeed!!!!

26 June 2012, 01:00 AM	#1
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Well, I have started to work! Hello TRF Members, I haven't really talked about this, so I would like to. If that's alright with you! A few weeks ago, I got my first job! I work at the Community Donation Center at Value Village. Okay, it's not the most glamorous job, but it is great. I work with great people, excellent work conditions and not to shabby paychecks! I've worked around 60 hours already and I'm starting to realize, by the end of the summer (WHICH HASN'T EVEN STARTED YET, FOR ME) that I might be able to purchase a Rolex. I've been drooling over 16610's for over a year now. Knowing now, I won't be able to purchase a 16610 right away. I have been told by a collector in Italy, to get an entry piece first. Such as a old date (1500, 1601). Then work my way into a 16610. I would just like to hear your comments and suggestions. Thanks! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

26 June 2012, 01:06 AM	#2
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I say go for the one you love and get the 16610 Sub! No regrets and not having to save for two watches. WIN WIN in my book! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

26 June 2012, 01:29 AM	#9
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Keep your eyes on the prize. __________________

26 June 2012, 02:10 AM	#12
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,109	You've gone this long. Keep working, keep saving. It will be a great day when you get it. No sense postponing the big day by spending 'Submariner fund' money on something else. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

26 June 2012, 02:25 AM	#14
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,522	keep saving for the sub. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

26 June 2012, 01:21 AM	#4
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Patience is a virtue Adam. It's up to you, but I would say keep saving and you will get the 16610 sooner. Congrats on the job.

26 June 2012, 01:25 AM	#5
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Save and get the watch you want, it'll be all that much sweeter when it finally happens

26 June 2012, 01:28 AM	#8
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	You'll get to the Sub quicker if you just save for it, but you might have more fun saving with a Rolex on your wrist. If you saw something inexpensive that you liked, then I'd suggest you pick it up. It may delay getting the Sub a bit, but it will partially fulfill your desire for a Rolex in the meantime. But you really have to like it - no point in picking up something inexpensive that you won't wear or appreciate.

26 June 2012, 01:33 AM	#11
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Get the Submariner if that`s what you want,save a bit more,take your time and you will be satisfied,no doubt about it.

26 June 2012, 02:20 AM	#13
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Get the 16610

26 June 2012, 02:30 AM	#15
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Echo what others have said. You will only have one "first Rolex", so it should be the one you want and not the one you settled for. Good luck and congrats on your first job. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

26 June 2012, 02:27 AM	#16
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,541	As they have all said before... buy the watch you dream about and have had your eyes on it for so long. Why make yourself wait longer by purchasing an "entry level" watch just because its cheaper, you will still be dreaming about that sub take it from me I know this first hand... I bought a watch that I thought was a great deal but still kept dreaming about the sub I always wanted. In the end I ended up selling the watch I bought for a loss so I could finally get the sub =)... Goodluck and keep your eyes on the prize you truly want... and I hope you get to wear it for many many years in great health

26 June 2012, 03:35 AM	#17
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	Get the Sub....great first Rolex or last Rolex

26 June 2012, 03:43 AM	#18
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	First, congrats! Great that you have a job you're enjoying. If you buy a Rolex, will you have any money left for anything in the near future? Like a car, anything for living expenses or tuition? If the answer is no or close to no, take the opportunity to develop your saving habit.

26 June 2012, 03:46 AM	#19
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Get the Sub.. you will regret it if you do.. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

26 June 2012, 03:50 AM	#20
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Get the sub for sure! Congrats on your new job Adam, look forward to hearing about it when you come to L.A!!

26 June 2012, 04:08 AM	#21
Blue Owl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Leo Location: Planet Earth Watch: 16610LV 116610LV Posts: 989	Time flies so fast, Adam....You'll get what you wanted very soon. Congrats on your new job.

26 June 2012, 04:11 AM	#22
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Nice, Adam. Congrats on your first job.

26 June 2012, 04:14 AM	#23
Kringkily "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: George Location: New York Watch: Speedmaster, Rolex Posts: 3,082	glad to see young people with such drive. Looking around work I wish we had more of that here.

26 June 2012, 04:35 AM	#24
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Congratulations on your first job Adam (although I've told you this before! ), it's great to hear that you work in such a nice environment and with great people! As for the Rolex, I'd go with the 16610 right away (provided that you will have some money left in the end, of course!), there's no "entry level Rolex" to me, there's just the one you want at the moment you want. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

26 June 2012, 04:57 AM	#25
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,609	A vintage DJ may also work into your budget... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

26 June 2012, 06:50 AM	#26
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Thank you very much everyone! I'm starting to lean towards as you guys say "Keep your eyes on the prize". __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

26 June 2012, 07:05 AM	#28
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,147	I would go for the 16610 that you have always wanted. Otherwise, save a few $$ and buy a 14060 for a similar look and feel. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

26 June 2012, 07:10 AM	#29
perpetualman88 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,270	save for the 16610 my friend good luck on your pursuit :)

26 June 2012, 07:24 AM	#30
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Hey Adam mate!!!! Huge congrats on the first job!!! 16610 all the way, I should know, never buy something/ settle for something you don't actually "want". Eyes on the prize indeed!!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

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