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The Crown · 21 August 2007, 08:38 AM

I just purchased my first rolex. Stainless Submariner. I am so excited. I have been a watch fan for a long time, but not up to the caliber of some of the finest (Patek, Rolex, Briet ect.) and now finally have my very own. I am a college student here in florida. Many of my peers think its a waste of money, but what they fail to understand is that it's an investment that I can play with!
Just thought I would drop in and say hello!!
Phillip

Rubenonfire · 21 August 2007, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the forum, and enjoy the most iconic Rolex!

Don't worry about your friends. Like our mod Daren says "you either get it, or you don't."

Rockrolex · 21 August 2007, 11:24 AM

Welcome to TRF, Phillip. Don't let your friends mislead you. You've got the classic iconic Rolex. It will never go out of style and with a little care it will last you a lifetime and then some.

Stick around and join the fun here. I see you're in Boca. Are you at FAU?

The Crown · 21 August 2007, 11:47 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys...
I'm already saving up for number two, although I may have to go the omega route...
Who knows mabye a dj or something...
Yeah I'm at FAU, just transfered.
Phillip

Rockrolex · 21 August 2007, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crown

Thanks for the warm welcome guys...
I'm already saving up for number two, although I may have to go the omega route...
Who knows mabye a dj or something...
Yeah I'm at FAU, just transfered.
Phillip

We have several members from that neck of the woods. We've got a place on S. Ocean Blvd, but only get down there about 5 times a year for long weekends.

Robb · 21 August 2007, 12:23 PM

Welcome!

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 August 2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crown

I'm already saving up for number two, although I may have to go the omega route...
Phillip

Welcome to TRF, Phillip!

"Go the Omega route"?

That sounds a bell with me!

Please read my "Signature" quote (of myself)

JJ Irani · 21 August 2007, 05:12 PM

Welcome to TRF, Phillip. The Steel Sub-date is still the finest Rolex out there!!

Wear it in good health.

Cheers - JJ

roadcarver · 22 August 2007, 06:29 AM

Nothing wrong with Omega Bo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Welcome to TRF, Phillip!

"Go the Omega route"?

That sounds a bell with me!

Please read my "Signature" quote (of myself)

kcmo · 22 August 2007, 06:41 AM

Welcome Phillip! You picked a true classic that you will love for a lifetime. I've just celebrated my one year anniversary with mine and love it to bits

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 August 2007, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadcarver

Nothing wrong with Omega Bo

I agree

Rolex just seems to go that "Omega-Breitling" way (i.e. BLING-BLING!-way) recently.

The Crown · 22 August 2007, 10:41 AM

the ending was something profane about how the sub is going to be my next watch and I'm gonna leave the planet ocean alone for a little bit. Cant get my eyes off those subs...

padi56 · 21 August 2007, 06:05 PM

Welcome to TRF Phillip the Sub is the Rolex classic

Earl · 21 August 2007, 07:32 PM

welcome Phillip do hope you enjoy your timer here

mike · 22 August 2007, 12:38 AM

Welcome!

and congrats on a classic timepiece.

Tools · 22 August 2007, 01:38 AM

Welcome Phillip

Alcan · 22 August 2007, 02:03 AM

Hi Phillip, welcome aboard!

S2000 Driver · 22 August 2007, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crown

I just purchased my first rolex. Stainless Submariner. I am so excited. I have been a watch fan for a long time, but not up to the caliber of some of the finest (Patek, Rolex, Briet ect.) and now finally have my very own. I am a college student here in florida. Many of my peers think its a waste of money, but what they fail to understand is that it's an investment that I can play with!
Just thought I would drop in and say hello!!
Phillip

She's a beauty, Phillip.

Welcome, and enjoy her in good health!

watchgeek · 22 August 2007, 06:16 AM

Great watch Phillip, and welcome. The thing about saving for the Omega is that once you've been bitten by the Rolex bug it might not measure up. I got an Omgea after purchasing my first Rolex and ended up trading it up (with cash) for a Rolex, which will always hold it's value.

The Crown · 22 August 2007, 08:25 AM

I actually just saw a serti dial sub with blue bezel and silver face...

Phillip

frostie · 22 August 2007, 09:15 PM

Welcome to TRF. you did a great purchase enjoy your watch

Flyjet601 · 22 August 2007, 09:41 PM

Welcome to TRF...great choice. You will enjoy it........

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 August 2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crown

I just purchased my first rolex. Stainless Submariner. I am so excited.
Just thought I would drop in and say hello!!
Phillip

But be careful about getting TOO excited about that new Sub Date of yours so that you do NOT forget to SCREW IN THE CROWN before swimming with it or washing it.

Dan Pierce · 22 August 2007, 10:00 PM

Congrats on a true classic. But be warned. It can start an addiction that's hard to stop and very costly.

dP

SSD · 22 August 2007, 10:48 PM

After a month with a Sub Date I'm hooked bigger than I ever thought possible! Great, isn't it? Welcome to TRF, and enjoy!

jac67 · 22 August 2007, 10:59 PM

Nice Sub, and welcome.

John.

Downing · 23 August 2007, 12:05 AM

Welcome aboard, matey.

Nice watch!

haakon59 · 23 August 2007, 12:21 AM

Welcome to the forum-you can learn a lot here. As many have already noted, the Submariner is a classic and is perhaps the most iconic dive watch of all time. Enjoy your new watch. If you decide to save to buy an Omega next, you will not only be in good company, but Omega also makes outstanding watches. Good luck.

ashu2289 · 23 August 2007, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Crown

I just purchased my first rolex. Stainless Submariner. I am so excited. I have been a watch fan for a long time, but not up to the caliber of some of the finest (Patek, Rolex, Briet ect.) and now finally have my very own. I am a college student here in florida. Many of my peers think its a waste of money, but what they fail to understand is that it's an investment that I can play with!
Just thought I would drop in and say hello!!
Phillip

Hey pal congrats on your gr8 Rolex!!!!!!!!

N dont listen to your frens as I'm also a college student n get the same kinda comments frm the fellow mates.
They cant understand the gr8 feeling of owning a gr8 Rolex

The Crown · 23 August 2007, 02:32 AM

Well at least my father knows watches so I am not all alone...
He loves Patek, Hublot, Piquet....
Has a couple rollies as well, Solid gold sub, Daytona, Presidential (18k White Gold)
So he knows where I am coming from and so do you. I guess what it comes down to is really loving your watch and realizing its more than just a piece of man jewelry, it's a piece of art.

21 August 2007, 08:38 AM	#1
The Crown Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Phillip Location: Boca Raton Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 22	New to the Forums, and to rolex I just purchased my first rolex. Stainless Submariner. I am so excited. I have been a watch fan for a long time, but not up to the caliber of some of the finest (Patek, Rolex, Briet ect.) and now finally have my very own. I am a college student here in florida. Many of my peers think its a waste of money, but what they fail to understand is that it's an investment that I can play with! Just thought I would drop in and say hello!! Phillip

21 August 2007, 10:50 AM	#2
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Welcome to the forum, and enjoy the most iconic Rolex! Don't worry about your friends. Like our mod Daren says "you either get it, or you don't." __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

21 August 2007, 11:24 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,941	Welcome to TRF, Phillip. Don't let your friends mislead you. You've got the classic iconic Rolex. It will never go out of style and with a little care it will last you a lifetime and then some. Stick around and join the fun here. I see you're in Boca. Are you at FAU? __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 August 2007, 12:23 PM	#6
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21 August 2007, 05:12 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Phillip. The Steel Sub-date is still the finest Rolex out there!! Wear it in good health. 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!!

21 August 2007, 11:47 AM	#4
The Crown Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Phillip Location: Boca Raton Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 22	Thanks for the warm welcome guys... I'm already saving up for number two, although I may have to go the omega route... Who knows mabye a dj or something... Yeah I'm at FAU, just transfered. Phillip

22 August 2007, 06:41 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Welcome Phillip! You picked a true classic that you will love for a lifetime. I've just celebrated my one year anniversary with mine and love it to bits

22 August 2007, 10:41 AM	#12
The Crown Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Phillip Location: Boca Raton Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 22	the ending was something profane about how the sub is going to be my next watch and I'm gonna leave the planet ocean alone for a little bit. Cant get my eyes off those subs...

21 August 2007, 06:05 PM	#13
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,024	Welcome to TRF Phillip the Sub is the Rolex classic __________________ 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

21 August 2007, 07:32 PM	#14
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	welcome Phillip do hope you enjoy your timer here

22 August 2007, 12:38 AM	#15
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! and congrats on a classic timepiece.

22 August 2007, 01:38 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	Welcome Phillip

22 August 2007, 02:03 AM	#17
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Phillip, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

22 August 2007, 06:16 AM	#19
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	Great watch Phillip, and welcome. The thing about saving for the Omega is that once you've been bitten by the Rolex bug it might not measure up. I got an Omgea after purchasing my first Rolex and ended up trading it up (with cash) for a Rolex, which will always hold it's value.

22 August 2007, 08:25 AM	#20
The Crown Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Phillip Location: Boca Raton Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 22	I actually just saw a serti dial sub with blue bezel and silver face... Phillip Last edited by Lol-x; 22 August 2007 at 08:54 AM.. Reason: Profanity is not allowed

22 August 2007, 09:15 PM	#21
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF. you did a great purchase enjoy your watch

22 August 2007, 09:41 PM	#22
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Welcome to TRF...great choice. You will enjoy it........ __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

22 August 2007, 10:00 PM	#24
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	Congrats on a true classic. But be warned. It can start an addiction that's hard to stop and very costly. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

22 August 2007, 10:48 PM	#25
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	After a month with a Sub Date I'm hooked bigger than I ever thought possible! Great, isn't it? Welcome to TRF, and enjoy! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

22 August 2007, 10:59 PM	#26
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Nice Sub, and welcome. John.

23 August 2007, 12:05 AM	#27
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Welcome aboard, matey. Nice watch! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

23 August 2007, 12:21 AM	#28
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Welcome to the forum-you can learn a lot here. As many have already noted, the Submariner is a classic and is perhaps the most iconic dive watch of all time. Enjoy your new watch. If you decide to save to buy an Omega next, you will not only be in good company, but Omega also makes outstanding watches. Good luck.

23 August 2007, 02:32 AM	#30
The Crown Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Phillip Location: Boca Raton Watch: SS Submariner Posts: 22	Well at least my father knows watches so I am not all alone... He loves Patek, Hublot, Piquet.... Has a couple rollies as well, Solid gold sub, Daytona, Presidential (18k White Gold) So he knows where I am coming from and so do you. I guess what it comes down to is really loving your watch and realizing its more than just a piece of man jewelry, it's a piece of art.

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