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PennsyBill · 26 June 2008, 09:43 AM

Hi,

Ran across this site while looking for info to help me make an informed choice on a new watch --- Rolex, of course.

This will be my 1st Rolex and I think I'm getting close to finding what I want. So far my favorites are the DateJust, the AirKing and, to my son's dismay, a Quartz.

I"ll be sure to post some photos when I make up my mind.

P.S. I'm a retired "double-dipper" --- 1st from the USAF (weather officer) and then from local government.

toph · 26 June 2008, 09:46 AM

Welcome to TRF
The Datejust and the Airking are lovely watches but i prefer the datejust personally.
Good luck with your decision and i look forward to the photos- we love photos on here

oneillba · 26 June 2008, 12:04 PM

Simply, welcome and have a good time here.

Terry Newton · 26 June 2008, 12:26 PM

Thank-You for serving our country. I have many ex-military that are retired that work for me. They make great workers. I see why you can afford a Rolex with two nice pensions and health care for life. It's a nice lifestyle and I'm sure you paid your dues to get there.

I would go to an AD and try several on. I had the TT "Bluesy" Submariner all decided on and then went in a completely different direction when I went to the authorized dealers.

Welcome to TRF and I hope you enjoy your stay here and make several friends.

Terry Newton

PennsyBill · 26 June 2008, 03:11 PM

Thanks for the kind words.

The two pensions, etc are just barely enough as I"ve got a couple of expensive hobbies and it looks like coveting a Rolex is going to lead to another.

I'm also a competitive shotgunner with way to many custom guns (really) + I try and take at least one hunting trip each year --- Argentina or Canada for bird shooting or Canada, Alaska or Africa for the big game.

Anyone out there who needs a quality shotgun for skeet or trap shooting who'd like to trade a Rolex?

shedlock2000 · 26 June 2008, 04:05 PM

Welcome, welcome, welcome

Come on in, sit down and feel free to loose your fisrst 3 or 4 hours in an eye blink!! Glad you could join us, feel at home, ...................and throw me another beer will you, while i flick through the next few posts!!

Welcome to the world....of the real

pwrslider · 26 June 2008, 06:16 PM

Welcome....alot of info and pics here!!!! Enough to drive ya mad!

SPACE-DWELLER · 26 June 2008, 09:56 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Can't wait for the pics, so make up your mind, will ya?!

Have great fun here!

PlatinumMaster08 · 27 June 2008, 09:04 AM

Would like to thank you all for the help. I have been looking at the forum for a few months now and learned a great deal from you guys about our passion.I bought a Breitling cockpit because I got sticker shock looking at the Rolex I wanted until I realized you only live once and I can afford it. Platty YM as the smiling man JJ refers to it as. I love it and wish I would have bought this first maybe I wouldn't have bought the B. But the B is a beautiful piece as well.

Lol-x · 27 June 2008, 10:16 AM

Welcome Brian,
I sure do like both your selections and great to know you are happy with the too

DSJ · 27 June 2008, 12:39 PM

Welcome to you both, Bill and Brian!

Tools · 28 June 2008, 10:19 AM

Welcome..

Stick around, ask questions...We'll help you make a decision...or two...

ROLEX MAN · 4 July 2008, 10:38 PM

Hallo and welcome to the "MADNESS"

pwrslider · 4 July 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLEX MAN

Hallo and welcome to the "MADNESS"

very true!! Welcome Brian!

Brushpup · 5 July 2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PennsyBill

Thanks for the kind words.

The two pensions, etc are just barely enough as I"ve got a couple of expensive hobbies and it looks like coveting a Rolex is going to lead to another.

I'm also a competitive shotgunner with way to many custom guns (really) + I try and take at least one hunting trip each year --- Argentina or Canada for bird shooting or Canada, Alaska or Africa for the big game.

Anyone out there who needs a quality shotgun for skeet or trap shooting who'd like to trade a Rolex?

I'd like to say thanks for you service as well. MUCH APPRECIATED. Looks like we have a similar problem/addiction too as I have a nice Webley 702 20 bore I would consider trading for the right Rolex. More of a bird gun man myself, but love SC shooting too. I don't need another expensive addiction but the ROLEX bug has stung me and I can't seem to shake it.

Welcome to the board and enjoy. I lurk more than write, but there are some nice and informative folks here.

Cheers,
Patrick

tudorman8276 · 6 July 2008, 05:09 AM

Enjoy your stay!!

Stan.

26 June 2008, 09:43 AM	#1
PennsyBill Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 77	New Member & 1st Post Hi, Ran across this site while looking for info to help me make an informed choice on a new watch --- Rolex, of course. This will be my 1st Rolex and I think I'm getting close to finding what I want. So far my favorites are the DateJust, the AirKing and, to my son's dismay, a Quartz. I"ll be sure to post some photos when I make up my mind. P.S. I'm a retired "double-dipper" --- 1st from the USAF (weather officer) and then from local government.

26 June 2008, 09:46 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Welcome to TRF The Datejust and the Airking are lovely watches but i prefer the datejust personally. Good luck with your decision and i look forward to the photos- we love photos on here __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

26 June 2008, 12:04 PM	#3
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Simply, welcome and have a good time here. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

26 June 2008, 12:26 PM	#4
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Thank-You for serving our country. I have many ex-military that are retired that work for me. They make great workers. I see why you can afford a Rolex with two nice pensions and health care for life. It's a nice lifestyle and I'm sure you paid your dues to get there. I would go to an AD and try several on. I had the TT "Bluesy" Submariner all decided on and then went in a completely different direction when I went to the authorized dealers. Welcome to TRF and I hope you enjoy your stay here and make several friends. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

26 June 2008, 03:11 PM	#5
PennsyBill Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 77	New Member Thanks for the kind words. The two pensions, etc are just barely enough as I"ve got a couple of expensive hobbies and it looks like coveting a Rolex is going to lead to another. I'm also a competitive shotgunner with way to many custom guns (really) + I try and take at least one hunting trip each year --- Argentina or Canada for bird shooting or Canada, Alaska or Africa for the big game. Anyone out there who needs a quality shotgun for skeet or trap shooting who'd like to trade a Rolex?

26 June 2008, 04:05 PM	#6
shedlock2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	Welcome, welcome, welcome Come on in, sit down and feel free to loose your fisrst 3 or 4 hours in an eye blink!! Glad you could join us, feel at home, ...................and throw me another beer will you, while i flick through the next few posts!! Welcome to the world....of the real __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT Last edited by shedlock2000; 26 June 2008 at 04:06 PM.. Reason: er...guess

26 June 2008, 06:16 PM	#7
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Welcome....alot of info and pics here!!!! Enough to drive ya mad! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

26 June 2008, 09:56 PM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! Can't wait for the pics, so make up your mind, will ya?! Have great fun here! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

27 June 2008, 09:04 AM	#9
PlatinumMaster08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: MIAMI Watch: Rolex YM Platinum Posts: 8	Sunny in Miami Would like to thank you all for the help. I have been looking at the forum for a few months now and learned a great deal from you guys about our passion.I bought a Breitling cockpit because I got sticker shock looking at the Rolex I wanted until I realized you only live once and I can afford it. Platty YM as the smiling man JJ refers to it as. I love it and wish I would have bought this first maybe I wouldn't have bought the B. But the B is a beautiful piece as well. Attached Images

27 June 2008, 10:16 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,711	Welcome Brian, I sure do like both your selections and great to know you are happy with the too __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 June 2008, 12:39 PM	#11
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Welcome to you both, Bill and Brian! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 June 2008, 10:19 AM	#12
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Welcome.. Stick around, ask questions...We'll help you make a decision...or two... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 July 2008, 10:38 PM	#13
ROLEX MAN 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,743	Hallo and welcome to the "MADNESS" __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

6 July 2008, 05:09 AM	#16
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	....a simple....WELCOME!! Enjoy your stay!! Stan.

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