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USMCsilver · 9 July 2007, 03:39 AM

Okay, just got done typing a long "intro" post, but it never posted...odd.

Anyway, a member of GlockTalk.com told me to come over here because I was asking Rolex quetions on a gun board, and, well, he said this place would be much better. Duh! Thanks!!!

I'm in the market for my 1st Rolex and prefer a GMT-Master II, Submariner, or maybe even an Explorer II. I'm currently trying to sell a Heckler & Koch Mark 23 in order to partially fund this purchase. Kinda odd trying to hock a gun for a watch, eh? Usually it's the other way around.

I do have a few nice watches, but nothing too great:

Tungsten Carbide Movado Valor
Tag Formula One Chronograph
Titanium Tissot T-Touch
Seikos (3)

Anyway, looks like a great place and I can't wait to learn more. I've done a lot of reading, but haven't found too much info on how to spot fakes. I've been looking at "pre-owned" Rolex sites, and I just feel leary about purchasing a watch from some of those places.

John685 · 9 July 2007, 04:25 AM

Welcome to TRF Sterling.

You've come to the right place for information. There are a lot of informed members here and it's a friendly site for any questions you might have.

JJ Irani · 9 July 2007, 04:27 AM

Welcome to TRF, Sterling.

Hope you get your Rolex soon. All the models you seek are excellent. Go with the one that YOU really like.

Cheers - JJ

Tools · 9 July 2007, 06:29 AM

Welcome to TRF Sterling.

I have those three, you cannot go wrong with any of them.

Pre-owned sites are a grab bag of fakes, overprices, and the occasional good deal on a genuine Rolex.

I think very many on TRF would recommend that you bite the bullet (no pun here) for your first purchase and go to an Authorized Dealer for that first one.

Good luck on your search - that's half the fun.

Gaijin · 9 July 2007, 06:52 AM

If you are ever out on the West Coast I can definitely get you 10% off with no sales tax on the Explorer II. White or black dial. $4500 out the door. MSRP is $5000. 7% on the other two.

Semper Fi!

USMCsilver · 9 July 2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I think very many on TRF would recommend that you bite the bullet (no pun here) for your first purchase and go to an Authorized Dealer for that first one.

My wife is saying the same thing. We've got a guy at Reeds Jewelers who's a nice guy and we've done business with before. I told him today that I'd buy the LV Sub if he could find one. He's got my number and is supposed to be looking around. We're gonna ship out of state to save a couple hundred bucks. Sadly, he said no discount on any Subs, even TT.

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Originally Posted by KansaiVet

If you are ever out on the West Coast I can definitely get you 10% off with no sales tax on the Explorer II. White or black dial. $4500 out the door. MSRP is $5000. 7% on the other two.

Thanks Vet, but it'll be some time before we're out that way. Gonna be in Punta Cana in September though. Got any hook-ups there?

BLSampson · 9 July 2007, 11:12 AM

Welcome Sterling. Check the Ft Bragg area for ADs. Lots of SOF guys wear rollies.

Uncle-AJ · 9 July 2007, 12:17 PM

Welcome to TRF Sterling.

dman · 9 July 2007, 12:26 PM

Welcome to TRF, great collection you already have and happy hunting on the Rolex.

9 July 2007, 03:39 AM	#1
USMCsilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Sterling Location: Middle of SC Watch: Anniv. GMT II Posts: 908	Newbie Here Okay, just got done typing a long "intro" post, but it never posted...odd. Anyway, a member of GlockTalk.com told me to come over here because I was asking Rolex quetions on a gun board, and, well, he said this place would be much better. Duh! Thanks!!! I'm in the market for my 1st Rolex and prefer a GMT-Master II, Submariner, or maybe even an Explorer II. I'm currently trying to sell a Heckler & Koch Mark 23 in order to partially fund this purchase. Kinda odd trying to hock a gun for a watch, eh? Usually it's the other way around. I do have a few nice watches, but nothing too great: Tungsten Carbide Movado Valor Tag Formula One Chronograph Titanium Tissot T-Touch Seikos (3) Anyway, looks like a great place and I can't wait to learn more. I've done a lot of reading, but haven't found too much info on how to spot fakes. I've been looking at "pre-owned" Rolex sites, and I just feel leary about purchasing a watch from some of those places.

9 July 2007, 04:25 AM	#2
John685 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Kansas Watch: YG DD Posts: 497	Welcome to TRF Sterling. You've come to the right place for information. There are a lot of informed members here and it's a friendly site for any questions you might have. __________________ Regards, John There is never enough time, unless you're serving it. His: TT DJ (116233) YG/Oyster/White dial, romans TT DJ (116231) RG/Jubilee/Black dial, romans Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub Hers: TT LDJ (179171) RG/Jubilee/BMOP dial, romans

9 July 2007, 04:27 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Welcome to TRF, Sterling. Hope you get your Rolex soon. All the models you seek are excellent. Go with the one that YOU really like. Cheers - 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!!

9 July 2007, 06:29 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,681	Welcome to TRF Sterling. I have those three, you cannot go wrong with any of them. Pre-owned sites are a grab bag of fakes, overprices, and the occasional good deal on a genuine Rolex. I think very many on TRF would recommend that you bite the bullet (no pun here) for your first purchase and go to an Authorized Dealer for that first one. Good luck on your search - that's half the fun. Last edited by Tools; 9 July 2007 at 10:16 AM..

9 July 2007, 11:12 AM	#7
BLSampson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bryan Location: Kansas City, MO Watch: TT Blue Submariner Posts: 930	Welcome Sterling. Check the Ft Bragg area for ADs. Lots of SOF guys wear rollies. __________________ Yoboman "People sleep safely in their beds at night because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

9 July 2007, 06:52 AM	#5
Gaijin 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,227	If you are ever out on the West Coast I can definitely get you 10% off with no sales tax on the Explorer II. White or black dial. $4500 out the door. MSRP is $5000. 7% on the other two. Semper Fi!

9 July 2007, 12:17 PM	#8
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Sterling. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

9 July 2007, 12:26 PM	#9
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Welcome to TRF, great collection you already have and happy hunting on the Rolex. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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