ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

alexwolf1216 · 15 November 2011, 02:27 PM

After 2 years of sitting on my tail being undecided about which watch to get, I finally pulled the trigger. I wired the money tonight to a seller here on TRF. If everything goes smooth it will be here on Wednesday.

There were too many choices....I had a midsize DJ 3 years ago and found it was a bit too small for my taste. I sold it and decided to buy a GMT/Sub/something similar. The 16610LV caught my eye, but was a bit out of my budget. Almost immediately after both my wife and I lost our jobs. There went the watch fund.

My mom died not too long ago and left me my dad's Rolex Daytona from the year I was born. It was a 1979 gold on a strap. During probate the watch was stolen. I was on a mission to find a Daytona and I was going to fund it by selling her estate jewelry.

In May of this year we have our first baby, Ethan. He has been my little life changer. Gone was the convertible Lexus and in comes the 4 door sedan. Still hunting for my Daytona I read something on here that inspired me. I decided to get a watch from the year of my sons birth. I then put 2 and 2 together and realized my sons birthstone was an Emerald. Guess what watch is coming in the mail?

Alex

z32turbo · 15 November 2011, 02:28 PM

Congrats!!!!

Can't wait to see the pics.

520Matt · 15 November 2011, 02:31 PM

16610lv

alexwolf1216 · 15 November 2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 520Matt

16610lv

Close but no cigar....

CShum1221 · 15 November 2011, 02:35 PM

Gv?

alexwolf1216 · 15 November 2011, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CShum1221

Gv?

That was a consideration too, but no.

520Matt · 15 November 2011, 02:36 PM

Ahhh let me try again. 116610LV. Congrats BTW!!!

alexwolf1216 · 15 November 2011, 02:36 PM

Haha thats it! I saw one at my AD and fell in love.....I am so stoked.

520Matt · 15 November 2011, 02:38 PM

Way to go and great idea to commemorate your signs birth with a Rolex

sleddog · 15 November 2011, 02:40 PM

Definitely plenty of green in that choice Alex..Congratulations!

alexwolf1216 · 15 November 2011, 02:41 PM

My wife thinks im going to flip it like everything else I buy lol.....I am considering getting his initials and bday engraved on the back. Thoughts?

koc · 15 November 2011, 02:42 PM

Great choice, congrats,

john7 · 15 November 2011, 02:46 PM

Congrats...Good luck..

FeelingTheBlues · 15 November 2011, 02:47 PM

Congratulations for that purchase and I hope to see some pictures soon! As for the engravings perhaps you'd like to make sure you will keep it before. If you're a notorious flipper that might not be the best idea.

Actsulb · 15 November 2011, 02:49 PM

That's a very nice touch.

Congrats!

mdtddd2007 · 15 November 2011, 03:11 PM

awesome picked. congrats...one of my favorite.

sea-dweller · 15 November 2011, 03:21 PM

Congrats!

TSW · 15 November 2011, 03:23 PM

Congrats!

Explorertwo · 15 November 2011, 04:26 PM

Congrats!!
I've an ex2 from the year of birth of my son!
Great excuse to buy and wear a beautifull watch!!

Enjoy!

esm · 15 November 2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexwolf1216

My wife thinks im going to flip it like everything else I buy lol.....I am considering getting his initials and bday engraved on the back. Thoughts?

Sorry to hear about your mum and a huge congrats on the new born.

Have a 4 months old, so know exactly what you are going through

IMO - engraving on the caseback is abit OTT for me. I personally think the name and date (if bought on the same date) on the warranty card would be enough.

I have bought my baby girl a birth year watch (both birth year "made" and "purchased"), pity the watch was not released until September of this year... But the warranty card has her full name on it ;chuckle:

Congrats in advance. The LV is a great piece.

ersnyder · 15 November 2011, 04:35 PM

Looking forward to the pics, congratulations!!

afc333 · 15 November 2011, 06:01 PM

Nice! & great story... look forward to the pic's

yannis · 15 November 2011, 06:43 PM

Congratulations Alex!!!

dddrees · 15 November 2011, 06:48 PM

Great choice, Congrats.

Make sure to post some PICs when you get a chance.

Cru Jones · 15 November 2011, 07:06 PM

CONGRATS! love the hulk.

all the background story going into that watch will have you cherishing it forever. enjoy.

DiamondJack · 15 November 2011, 07:50 PM

Congrats and here's to NOT flipping this one

franzy · 15 November 2011, 08:06 PM

Alex,

That's a nice story you shared. I think you made a great decision getting the HULK

Here's to the new watch and best of luck with everything else.

Puffy · 15 November 2011, 08:23 PM

well done mate and congrats on the baby

sorry to hear about your mum

brettpaul · 15 November 2011, 09:06 PM

Great story Alex - congrats on the 'life changer' and HIS new watch!!

HL65 · 15 November 2011, 09:09 PM

Congrats Alex!

15 November 2011, 02:27 PM	#1
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	Well, I did it..... After 2 years of sitting on my tail being undecided about which watch to get, I finally pulled the trigger. I wired the money tonight to a seller here on TRF. If everything goes smooth it will be here on Wednesday. There were too many choices....I had a midsize DJ 3 years ago and found it was a bit too small for my taste. I sold it and decided to buy a GMT/Sub/something similar. The 16610LV caught my eye, but was a bit out of my budget. Almost immediately after both my wife and I lost our jobs. There went the watch fund. My mom died not too long ago and left me my dad's Rolex Daytona from the year I was born. It was a 1979 gold on a strap. During probate the watch was stolen. I was on a mission to find a Daytona and I was going to fund it by selling her estate jewelry. In May of this year we have our first baby, Ethan. He has been my little life changer. Gone was the convertible Lexus and in comes the 4 door sedan. Still hunting for my Daytona I read something on here that inspired me. I decided to get a watch from the year of my sons birth. I then put 2 and 2 together and realized my sons birthstone was an Emerald. Guess what watch is coming in the mail? Alex __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

15 November 2011, 02:28 PM	#2
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see the pics. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

15 November 2011, 02:35 PM	#5
CShum1221 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 89	Gv? __________________ C. - Rolex Addict _________________________________________________ 118238,116523,116233,116203,116234,116264,16610LV, 16570,16710,78274,116200,16220, Calatrava 5119J, 5711A

15 November 2011, 02:36 PM	#8
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	Haha thats it! I saw one at my AD and fell in love.....I am so stoked. __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

15 November 2011, 02:40 PM	#10
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Definitely plenty of green in that choice Alex..Congratulations! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

15 November 2011, 02:31 PM	#3
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	16610lv

15 November 2011, 02:38 PM	#9
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Way to go and great idea to commemorate your signs birth with a Rolex

15 November 2011, 02:41 PM	#11
alexwolf1216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: None ATM Posts: 84	My wife thinks im going to flip it like everything else I buy lol.....I am considering getting his initials and bday engraved on the back. Thoughts? __________________ 116610LV Omega Seamaster Quartz

15 November 2011, 02:42 PM	#12
koc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: emad Location: Kuwait Watch: LV-PAM312-214270 Posts: 252	Great choice, congrats,

15 November 2011, 02:46 PM	#13
john7 Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 25	Congrats...Good luck..

15 November 2011, 02:47 PM	#14
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Congratulations for that purchase and I hope to see some pictures soon! As for the engravings perhaps you'd like to make sure you will keep it before. If you're a notorious flipper that might not be the best idea. __________________ 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

15 November 2011, 02:49 PM	#15
Actsulb "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	That's a very nice touch. Congrats! __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

15 November 2011, 03:11 PM	#16
mdtddd2007 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,795	awesome picked. congrats...one of my favorite.

15 November 2011, 03:21 PM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

15 November 2011, 03:23 PM	#18
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 November 2011, 04:26 PM	#19
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Congrats!! I've an ex2 from the year of birth of my son! Great excuse to buy and wear a beautifull watch!! Enjoy!

15 November 2011, 04:35 PM	#21
ersnyder 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,103	Looking forward to the pics, congratulations!!

15 November 2011, 06:01 PM	#22
afc333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: H Location: Kent, UK Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 235	Nice! & great story... look forward to the pic's

15 November 2011, 06:43 PM	#23
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congratulations Alex!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

15 November 2011, 06:48 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,258	Great choice, Congrats. Make sure to post some PICs when you get a chance. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 November 2011, 07:06 PM	#25
Cru Jones 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,655	CONGRATS! love the hulk. all the background story going into that watch will have you cherishing it forever. enjoy.

15 November 2011, 07:50 PM	#26
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Congrats and here's to NOT flipping this one

15 November 2011, 08:06 PM	#27
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Alex, That's a nice story you shared. I think you made a great decision getting the HULK Here's to the new watch and best of luck with everything else.

15 November 2011, 08:23 PM	#28
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	well done mate and congrats on the baby sorry to hear about your mum __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 November 2011, 09:06 PM	#29
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Great story Alex - congrats on the 'life changer' and HIS new watch!!

15 November 2011, 09:09 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,286	Congrats Alex! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)