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Gaijin · 25 February 2007, 06:22 AM

So, I jokingly (repeatedly) mention to my girlfriend that i want a Rolex for Valentine's Day. Imagine my surprise when on that day that will forever change me

I recieved my first Rolex! An Air King. Blue dial. Man, that was the best present anybody, anywhere, anytime had given me.

Since then I have read every shred of Rolex related material I could find on the web and was thrilled to find this forum. I even went to see the AD who sold the Air King and he offered me a green Submariner Z series. He pulled it out of a drawer, it was not in the display case. He went on and on that it was a 50 year anniversary and that it was rare. I considered it a sales pitch, but liked the watch and ended up getting it. Now I love it! It has really grown on me.

Anyway cheers to you all, glad to be a member and can't wait to buy my next Rolex. Don't know how anybody could ever sell one. Both have become a part of me.

Uncle-AJ · 25 February 2007, 06:29 AM

Congratulations on the watches and welcome to the club.

President · 25 February 2007, 06:31 AM

Welcome!

Gaijin · 25 February 2007, 06:44 AM

Pic for you..

Can anybody see this? The only thing I know less about than Rolex timepieces are computers.

JJ Irani · 25 February 2007, 07:08 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF.

Sorry, can't see the pics - only a red cross.

JJ

Uncle-AJ · 25 February 2007, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Pic for you..

Can anybody see this? The only thing I know less about than Rolex timepieces are computers.

No sorry but looking at your link you have put your computer's G drive in the link. You need a web hosting site like Photobucket etc. Load your picture to them then use the copy facility to link your picture.

President · 25 February 2007, 07:28 AM

You are a Cyber-Shot user, eh?

Gaijin · 25 February 2007, 09:21 AM

Yes, I was using a Sony Cybershot.

Prince · 25 February 2007, 09:32 AM

Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your time here, and when you figure out the graphics hosting thingy, we will all enjoy seeing pics of your Rollies.

Cheers...

Gaijin · 25 February 2007, 12:02 PM

My Kermit and Air King!

Gaijin · 25 February 2007, 12:04 PM

Green Submariner LV

Air King

Alcan · 25 February 2007, 12:26 PM

Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your 2 new Rolex.

P.S. Hang onto that girlfriend!

ABushman · 25 February 2007, 06:41 PM

Congratulations, and welcome! Very nice indeed.

padi56 · 26 February 2007, 12:27 AM

Welcome to TRF nice duo.

Gaijin · 26 February 2007, 07:31 AM

Thanks everybody!

Hotrod64 · 26 February 2007, 08:07 AM

KansaiVet,

Nice watches! I'm going to try and post mine too.

Gaijin · 26 February 2007, 08:45 AM

Man, I am feeling addicted. I can't take my eyes off of my watches and I can't wait to get another!

Is there any cure for this!?

Prince · 26 February 2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Man, I am feeling addicted. I can't take my eyes off of my watches and I can't wait to get another!

Is there any cure for this!?

No. And stop trying!!! Its much easier on you when you just go with the flow...

Gaijin · 26 February 2007, 09:23 AM

By the way if anybody cares I paid $5,525 for my LV at my AD. Just got the credit card bill. First Rolex purchase. How did I do?

I need professional help.

Prince · 26 February 2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

By the way if anybody cares I paid $5,525 for my LV at my AD. Just got the credit card bill. First Rolex purchase. How did I do?

I need professional help.

I think you did very well, since the "Buy Now" price for most of the LVs on eBay is $6,150.00!!!

And forget the professional help. The doctor will probably be wearing a Day-Date himself!!!

Hotrod64 · 26 February 2007, 11:22 AM

KansaiVet,

Prince is right. Forget the professional help. There is no help. There is no cure. I've had this "sickness" for quite a long time now, and it won't go away. Every time I enter a Tourneau, Bailey, Banks, and Biddle, Carlyle & Co., or any Rolex retailer, I just lose my mind... again.

Prince · 26 February 2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod64

Prince is right. Forget the professional help. There is no help. There is no cure. I've had this "sickness" for quite a long time now, and it won't go away. Every time I enter a Tourneau, Bailey, Banks, and Biddle, Carlyle & Co., or any Rolex retailer, I just lose my mind... again.

See - here's a man who has come to grips with his "sickness", has embraced it, and learned to appreciate it!!! Good on you, Rodney...

Gaijin · 26 February 2007, 12:02 PM

I am officially obssessed.

I just polished my two watches for over an hour to within an inch of thier beautiful lives.

I need help.

Is there a 12 step program for this?

astcell · 26 February 2007, 12:09 PM

Yes there is a 12 step program. You need to buy 11 more watches.

Gaijin · 26 February 2007, 12:10 PM

10 more. Ok, 11. Baker's dozen.

astcell · 26 February 2007, 12:49 PM

Or course. The first watch is not a problem.

Hotrod64 · 26 February 2007, 12:52 PM

Prince,

I bought a new Philip Stein Teslar last week to help with my "sickness", but so far it "ain't workin'". So, I'm going to look at some Submariners and Turn-O-Graphs tomorrow.

Prince · 26 February 2007, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrod64

Prince,

I bought a new Philip Stein Teslar last week to help with my "sickness", but so far it "ain't workin'". So, I'm going to look at some Submariners and Turn-O-Graphs tomorrow.

Now you're talkin', Rodney!

Tombstone · 26 February 2007, 01:05 PM

Beautiful watches, welcome to the LV Sub Club. Love the Air King Blue dials are so nice I love the Blue Roman dial Rolex makes as well.

25 February 2007, 06:22 AM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Introduction. Greetings all. So, I jokingly (repeatedly) mention to my girlfriend that i want a Rolex for Valentine's Day. Imagine my surprise when on that day that will forever change me I recieved my first Rolex! An Air King. Blue dial. Man, that was the best present anybody, anywhere, anytime had given me. Since then I have read every shred of Rolex related material I could find on the web and was thrilled to find this forum. I even went to see the AD who sold the Air King and he offered me a green Submariner Z series. He pulled it out of a drawer, it was not in the display case. He went on and on that it was a 50 year anniversary and that it was rare. I considered it a sales pitch, but liked the watch and ended up getting it. Now I love it! It has really grown on me. Anyway cheers to you all, glad to be a member and can't wait to buy my next Rolex. Don't know how anybody could ever sell one. Both have become a part of me.

25 February 2007, 06:29 AM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Congratulations on the watches and welcome to the club. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

25 February 2007, 07:08 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats and welcome to TRF. Sorry, can't see the pics - only a red cross. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

25 February 2007, 09:32 AM	#9
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your time here, and when you figure out the graphics hosting thingy, we will all enjoy seeing pics of your Rollies. Cheers... __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

25 February 2007, 12:26 PM	#12
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Welcome to TRF and congratulations on your 2 new Rolex. P.S. Hang onto that girlfriend! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

25 February 2007, 06:31 AM	#3
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Welcome!

25 February 2007, 06:44 AM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Pic for you.. Can anybody see this? The only thing I know less about than Rolex timepieces are computers.

25 February 2007, 07:28 AM	#7
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	You are a Cyber-Shot user, eh?

25 February 2007, 09:21 AM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Yes, I was using a Sony Cybershot.

25 February 2007, 12:02 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	My Kermit and Air King!

25 February 2007, 12:04 PM	#11
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Green Submariner LV Air King

25 February 2007, 06:41 PM	#13
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Congratulations, and welcome! Very nice indeed.

26 February 2007, 12:27 AM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,045	Welcome to TRF nice duo. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

26 February 2007, 07:31 AM	#15
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Thanks everybody!

26 February 2007, 08:07 AM	#16
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	KansaiVet, Nice watches! I'm going to try and post mine too.

26 February 2007, 08:45 AM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Man, I am feeling addicted. I can't take my eyes off of my watches and I can't wait to get another! Is there any cure for this!?

26 February 2007, 09:23 AM	#19
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	By the way if anybody cares I paid $5,525 for my LV at my AD. Just got the credit card bill. First Rolex purchase. How did I do? I need professional help.

26 February 2007, 11:22 AM	#21
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	KansaiVet, Prince is right. Forget the professional help. There is no help. There is no cure. I've had this "sickness" for quite a long time now, and it won't go away. Every time I enter a Tourneau, Bailey, Banks, and Biddle, Carlyle & Co., or any Rolex retailer, I just lose my mind... again.

26 February 2007, 12:02 PM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I am officially obssessed. I just polished my two watches for over an hour to within an inch of thier beautiful lives. I need help. Is there a 12 step program for this?

26 February 2007, 12:09 PM	#24
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Yes there is a 12 step program. You need to buy 11 more watches.

26 February 2007, 12:10 PM	#25
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	10 more. Ok, 11. Baker's dozen.

26 February 2007, 12:49 PM	#26
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Or course. The first watch is not a problem.

26 February 2007, 12:52 PM	#27
Hotrod64 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Rodney Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: 18kt RG/SSDJ, SSDJ Posts: 176	Prince, I bought a new Philip Stein Teslar last week to help with my "sickness", but so far it "ain't workin'". So, I'm going to look at some Submariners and Turn-O-Graphs tomorrow.

26 February 2007, 01:05 PM	#29
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Beautiful watches, welcome to the LV Sub Club. Love the Air King Blue dials are so nice I love the Blue Roman dial Rolex makes as well. __________________ Always working...by choice

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