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porkchopcash · 14 June 2009, 11:48 PM

Brand new to forum, have lurked but just joined a few days ago. I purchased (cash, not financed or credit card) my first Rolex on Friday. Got a Coke GMT (P series). Thought about new GMT, even went and tried it on twice, but it was too flashy for my tastes and looked a little clunky on my wrist. I also considered a SS sub, no date because of how clean they look. But I travel a lot in my job and actually know how to use a GMT watch so it seemed the obvious choice.
To realize how huge this is for me you must understand my love affair with watches. I have worn one on my wrist ever day of my life since I was 4 years old. Not kidding, in my 4 year old posed pictures (you know, the Sears portrait studio we all went to as kids) I am wearing a leather strapped, roman numeral dress watch.
I have also slept with a watch on every night since early teens. This was out of necessity because I was extremely nearsighted and could not read the numbers on large alarm clock beside bed. So I always slept with a watch so I was aware of what time it was.
This meant I could wear any watch in the summer which had hands that absorbed light and glowed but could only wear Luminox watches in the winter. Think about it, in the winter you wear long sleeves so your watches never recharge the hands in light.
I am no longer nearsighted as I have 20/15 vision from Lasik surgery (best decision I ever made) but still sleep with a watch on every night out of habit.
For someone as "watch crazy" as me it was a goal to have a Rolex before I died. (btw, I am 43 so I have a lot of years left to wear it)
Three and 1/2 years ago I lost my job and was unemployed for 7 months. It was tough and we went through a lot of our savings. I then began my own consulting business and through a lot of hard work, it has become profitable to the point of more than doubling my previous income.
This has come at a sacrifice of spending a lot of time away from wife and kids and beating my brains out marketing. Fortunately, the family is now also enjoying a higher quality of life because of my success too though. My birthday was last week and when my wife had asked me the week before what I wanted, I said "I think it is time I buy a Rolex". She knows my love affair with watches and said "Ok, you deserve it".
So, let others say it is just a watch. That is not true, when I look down at my wrist, my beautiful GMT tells a story to me and reminds me of many things. It reflects the fulfillment of a goal I have had for a long time. It reminds me of how my wife and family stuck by me and believed in me when I started my own business. It says a lot things to me.
That is why I wear it, not for others but for me.
I know this is a long post but I think some of you can relate to it and probably have similar stories. Thanks for reading and I love your forum here.

Rockrolex · 15 June 2009, 12:18 AM

Great story, and welcome to TRF.

Enjoy your time here.

Oh, how about some pics of that beauty. We love pics here.

mike · 15 June 2009, 12:21 AM

Welcome and congrats on "the first".

porkchopcash · 15 June 2009, 12:23 AM

Will have pics in a few days.
Really busy over next few days with family stuff (baseball games, daughter taking online courses for college credit, mom and pop visiting from out of town, etc.)
Thanks for the warm reception.

Skullring · 15 June 2009, 12:29 AM

Congratulations on your first Rolex. Welcome to the forum.

DRAWTOOL · 15 June 2009, 12:45 AM

Welcome aboard Pork Chop, really great story, Now you can enjoy the inevitable yearning for that 2nd Rolex for around town and by the BBQ and that all important 3rd Rolex, you'll call it your "Beater" and you will say 'I don't care if gets scatched up'. You may even mean it.

AIKO · 15 June 2009, 01:10 AM

Having struggled some makes your new Rolex that much more rewarding I bet. Way to go!

hba · 15 June 2009, 01:22 AM

Thanks for your post, very nice story, enjoy your watch in good health and company!

Best, Herman

Arby · 15 June 2009, 01:28 AM

Congrats on the Rolex and enjoy your time here!

Nica64 · 15 June 2009, 02:18 AM

Congratulations on your new Rolex, enjoy and wear in good health

Welcome to TRF!!

Scream · 15 June 2009, 02:42 AM

Congrats on your first, wear it in good health :)

Armand · 15 June 2009, 03:19 AM

To save is the right way to buy a Rolex. Especially the FIRST one!

And you chose the right watch!

There is no better watch than the GMT II, and the non ceramic models have a STRONG following!

Enjoy your masterpiece, you deserve it!

Hermann

karmatp · 15 June 2009, 03:44 AM

I love stories like this, you are a very deserving individual. Congrats on a fantastic purchase and welcome to TRF.

Watchdog · 15 June 2009, 03:54 AM

Really great story. I truly believe that struggles before success make achievement and the acquisition much sweeter.

Congrats and welcome!

Jet · 15 June 2009, 04:11 AM

Congrats! Wear it in good health!

Dan Pierce · 15 June 2009, 04:14 AM

Great read.

Welcome to TRF and the 4 hand club.

NOW LET'S SEE SOME PICS!!!!!

dP

TheVTCGuy · 15 June 2009, 04:26 AM

PorkChop, I can totally relate to your story. I'm a watch fanatic as well, it's your thread so I won't go in to details, but in my late 30s I had a terrible time in life; emotionally, financially, career etc. I owned a Daytona, which I absolutely cherished, that had to be sold to try and make ends meet. I kept on plugging, saying: "One day, I'm going to buy (back) my Daytona" Through hard work, or fate, or maybe just plain dumb luck, my life started to turn around a couple years later, and just a couple years ago, I was able to purchase a brand new Daytona, from a local AD. That watch means so much to me... I completely understand how you feel.

Anyway, I'm sorry to add so much to your thread, but I commend you on your hard work, your dedication to your family and career, and congratulate you on attaining a hard earned goal. Every time you look down at your Coke, pat yourself on the back, like your wife said: "You deserve it!"

Hurry up with the pictures!!!!

kcmo · 15 June 2009, 05:16 AM

Welcome to TRF and CONGRATS on your GMT!

It sounds like you are a very appreciative owner! Enjoy it!

allanofcalifornia · 15 June 2009, 09:20 AM

Congratulations! Glad you were finally able to get your Rolex! Wear it in good health!

Allan

dakbrar · 15 June 2009, 10:34 AM

beautiful story. i've been a lurker here for quite a bit without a post, but your post just made me want to reply. thanks for the story. i envy those with rolex that have "stories" behind it. congratulations on your rolex and perseverance.

bodybump · 15 June 2009, 11:44 AM

thanks for sharing!!! I hope you enjoy your stay!!!

ijen0311 · 15 June 2009, 11:47 AM

Big congrats!

I have those old pics of me too... I used to have a little leather band watch with the olympic rings on it

DATEJUSTSS · 15 June 2009, 12:00 PM

Great story and excellent choice! Enjoy and wear in good health.

rmcarlton · 15 June 2009, 12:53 PM

Congrats and welcome!!

GMTJOHNNY · 15 June 2009, 01:00 PM

Welcome and come back daily! This place is great for laughs and incredible information!

gmh1013 · 15 June 2009, 01:19 PM

I thought I was going to cry with that story!

Andad · 15 June 2009, 01:34 PM

Hi porkchop.

Welcome to the Forum.

Enjoy wearing your GMT.

Atl · 15 June 2009, 03:09 PM

There is no better reason in the world for getting one, than yours.

Enjoy it, wear it to bed, smile. You did it!

steven.veres · 15 June 2009, 03:29 PM

great story

enjoy the watch.

Singslinger · 15 June 2009, 05:02 PM

I agree 100% with everything you've said - especially the part about a Rolex being more than "just a watch''! Great story and welcome to TRF!

14 June 2009, 11:48 PM	#1
porkchopcash Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 36	Wearing my first Rolex, Yeah, Yeah !!! Brand new to forum, have lurked but just joined a few days ago. I purchased (cash, not financed or credit card) my first Rolex on Friday. Got a Coke GMT (P series). Thought about new GMT, even went and tried it on twice, but it was too flashy for my tastes and looked a little clunky on my wrist. I also considered a SS sub, no date because of how clean they look. But I travel a lot in my job and actually know how to use a GMT watch so it seemed the obvious choice. To realize how huge this is for me you must understand my love affair with watches. I have worn one on my wrist ever day of my life since I was 4 years old. Not kidding, in my 4 year old posed pictures (you know, the Sears portrait studio we all went to as kids) I am wearing a leather strapped, roman numeral dress watch. I have also slept with a watch on every night since early teens. This was out of necessity because I was extremely nearsighted and could not read the numbers on large alarm clock beside bed. So I always slept with a watch so I was aware of what time it was. This meant I could wear any watch in the summer which had hands that absorbed light and glowed but could only wear Luminox watches in the winter. Think about it, in the winter you wear long sleeves so your watches never recharge the hands in light. I am no longer nearsighted as I have 20/15 vision from Lasik surgery (best decision I ever made) but still sleep with a watch on every night out of habit. For someone as "watch crazy" as me it was a goal to have a Rolex before I died. (btw, I am 43 so I have a lot of years left to wear it) Three and 1/2 years ago I lost my job and was unemployed for 7 months. It was tough and we went through a lot of our savings. I then began my own consulting business and through a lot of hard work, it has become profitable to the point of more than doubling my previous income. This has come at a sacrifice of spending a lot of time away from wife and kids and beating my brains out marketing. Fortunately, the family is now also enjoying a higher quality of life because of my success too though. My birthday was last week and when my wife had asked me the week before what I wanted, I said "I think it is time I buy a Rolex". She knows my love affair with watches and said "Ok, you deserve it". So, let others say it is just a watch. That is not true, when I look down at my wrist, my beautiful GMT tells a story to me and reminds me of many things. It reflects the fulfillment of a goal I have had for a long time. It reminds me of how my wife and family stuck by me and believed in me when I started my own business. It says a lot things to me. That is why I wear it, not for others but for me. I know this is a long post but I think some of you can relate to it and probably have similar stories. Thanks for reading and I love your forum here.

15 June 2009, 12:18 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,110	Great story, and welcome to TRF. Enjoy your time here. Oh, how about some pics of that beauty. We love pics here. __________________ 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

15 June 2009, 12:29 AM	#5
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Congratulations on your first Rolex. Welcome to the forum. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

15 June 2009, 01:22 AM	#8
hba Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Herman Location: Philly burbs Watch: hmm a rolex Posts: 238	Welcome! Thanks for your post, very nice story, enjoy your watch in good health and company! Best, Herman

15 June 2009, 02:18 AM	#10
Nica64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,596	Congratulations on your new Rolex, enjoy and wear in good health Welcome to TRF!! __________________ ______________________________ You can't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.

15 June 2009, 12:21 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Welcome and congrats on "the first".

15 June 2009, 12:23 AM	#4
porkchopcash Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 36	Will have pics in a few days. Really busy over next few days with family stuff (baseball games, daughter taking online courses for college credit, mom and pop visiting from out of town, etc.) Thanks for the warm reception.

15 June 2009, 12:45 AM	#6
DRAWTOOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Mikey Uí Néill Location: Olden Texas Watch: 14060M & 16570 Posts: 1,941	Welcome aboard Pork Chop, really great story, Now you can enjoy the inevitable yearning for that 2nd Rolex for around town and by the BBQ and that all important 3rd Rolex, you'll call it your "Beater" and you will say 'I don't care if gets scatched up'. You may even mean it.

15 June 2009, 01:10 AM	#7
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	Having struggled some makes your new Rolex that much more rewarding I bet. Way to go!

15 June 2009, 01:28 AM	#9
Arby "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: NJ Posts: 726	Congrats on the Rolex and enjoy your time here!

15 June 2009, 02:42 AM	#11
Scream 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Jax Posts: 928	Congrats on your first, wear it in good health :) __________________ .ROLEXROLEX

15 June 2009, 03:19 AM	#12
Armand Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Hermann Location: Middle of Europe Watch: 16710/3185 16613 B Posts: 413	To save is the right way to buy a Rolex. Especially the FIRST one! And you chose the right watch! There is no better watch than the GMT II, and the non ceramic models have a STRONG following! Enjoy your masterpiece, you deserve it! Hermann

15 June 2009, 03:44 AM	#13
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	I love stories like this, you are a very deserving individual. Congrats on a fantastic purchase and welcome to TRF. __________________ My grails:

15 June 2009, 03:54 AM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,842	Really great story. I truly believe that struggles before success make achievement and the acquisition much sweeter. Congrats and welcome!

15 June 2009, 04:11 AM	#15
Jet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jet Location: SoCal, USA Watch: SD/Sub/GMT/Daytona Posts: 796	Congrats! Wear it in good health!

15 June 2009, 04:14 AM	#16
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,331	Great read. Welcome to TRF and the 4 hand club. NOW LET'S SEE SOME PICS!!!!! 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

15 June 2009, 04:26 AM	#17
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,539	PorkChop, I can totally relate to your story. I'm a watch fanatic as well, it's your thread so I won't go in to details, but in my late 30s I had a terrible time in life; emotionally, financially, career etc. I owned a Daytona, which I absolutely cherished, that had to be sold to try and make ends meet. I kept on plugging, saying: "One day, I'm going to buy (back) my Daytona" Through hard work, or fate, or maybe just plain dumb luck, my life started to turn around a couple years later, and just a couple years ago, I was able to purchase a brand new Daytona, from a local AD. That watch means so much to me... I completely understand how you feel. Anyway, I'm sorry to add so much to your thread, but I commend you on your hard work, your dedication to your family and career, and congratulate you on attaining a hard earned goal. Every time you look down at your Coke, pat yourself on the back, like your wife said: "You deserve it!" Hurry up with the pictures!!!!

15 June 2009, 05:16 AM	#18
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Welcome to TRF and CONGRATS on your GMT! It sounds like you are a very appreciative owner! Enjoy it!

15 June 2009, 09:20 AM	#19
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Congratulations! Glad you were finally able to get your Rolex! Wear it in good health! Allan

15 June 2009, 10:34 AM	#20
dakbrar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: sam Location: seoul Posts: 3	beautiful story. i've been a lurker here for quite a bit without a post, but your post just made me want to reply. thanks for the story. i envy those with rolex that have "stories" behind it. congratulations on your rolex and perseverance.

15 June 2009, 11:44 AM	#21
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2025 TITANIUM Yacht-Master Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	thanks for sharing!!! I hope you enjoy your stay!!! __________________

15 June 2009, 11:47 AM	#22
ijen0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jen Location: Jax, FL Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 3,977	Big congrats! I have those old pics of me too... I used to have a little leather band watch with the olympic rings on it

15 June 2009, 12:00 PM	#23
DATEJUSTSS Banned Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jesse Location: Central FLA Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 447	Great story and excellent choice! Enjoy and wear in good health.

15 June 2009, 12:53 PM	#24
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Congrats and welcome!!

15 June 2009, 01:00 PM	#25
GMTJOHNNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: LONG ISLAND, NY Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT Posts: 1,378	Welcome and come back daily! This place is great for laughs and incredible information! __________________ ROLEX DAY DATE 118238 (2007) ROLEX DAY DATE 18238 (1997) ROLEX GMT 16750 PEPSI (1987) ROLEX AIR KING 14000 (1991) ROLEX GMTIIC TT 116713LN (2008)

15 June 2009, 01:19 PM	#26
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	I thought I was going to cry with that story!

15 June 2009, 01:34 PM	#27
Andad 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,729	Hi porkchop. Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy wearing your GMT. __________________ E

15 June 2009, 03:09 PM	#28
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	There is no better reason in the world for getting one, than yours. Enjoy it, wear it to bed, smile. You did it!

15 June 2009, 03:29 PM	#29
steven.veres "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 152	great story enjoy the watch.

15 June 2009, 05:02 PM	#30
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	I agree 100% with everything you've said - especially the part about a Rolex being more than "just a watch''! Great story and welcome to TRF!

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