ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

epicGMT · 3 April 2008, 04:56 AM

Finally one of my dreams came true and I got my first Rolex. First I was planning to buy a brand new SS Date, white gold fluted bezel (115234) with pink dial and all, but it would have taken till June before the AD I contacted would have gotten one for me. I had already lurked here for a bit at that time and started considering a pre-owned one - maybe I would be able to get a nice deal on a TT DJ 16233 from somewhere, the precise model I had fallen in love with all those years ago.

I did, at least I found something I dared to order and did not think I was getting ripped off from the overall price point of view. I also managed to put the order in a day before the shop upped their pre-owned stock by over 20% across the board.

Paid through wire, waited, waited, waited, weekend, damn

and on monday FedEx guy called where to stash the box since nobody seemed to be around.

This was what was waiting for me:

This tool would surely be approppriate for opening the box:

Oh, hey, a receipt:

Bubbles bubbles everywhere, but no time to pop them now, that will have to be later:

Almost there:

Ahhhhh:

Up close and personal:

My camera and shooting arrangements really do not do justice on how awesome and unused it looks when held. It was sold as a 1997, serial and bracelet codes place it somewhere from 94 till 97 (W and V2 respectively) so it is close enough.

There was a snag though, it has 12 links on top and 8 links bottom and my wrist is colossal. It is very very tight and I ordered a couple of links from the nearest AD where the ckloksmith was very cool and promised to send me a couple of steel links to tide me over till the actual links arriwe - as a loan, no charge

And I am happy for the purchase, but now I want another one. Maybe a nice GMT IIc or a Sea Dweller, I really could use a colossal watch for my colossal wrist. The next time I will not be in such a hurry to get it, having one already increases patience.

Oh yeah, thanks for all the helpful info available on this forum, a must visit place for anyone contemplating on getting a rolex or owning a whole bunch of them. The picture threads here rule!

Edit: Messed the pictures, I hope they show now.

frostie · 3 April 2008, 05:05 AM

Nice story

Congrats on your watch and welcome to TRF wear your watch in good health

Enjoy this forum and have a nice stay here

DSJ · 3 April 2008, 05:06 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on your watch. I can't see the pics though...

JJ Irani · 3 April 2008, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Welcome to TRF and congrats on your watch. I can't see the pics though...

Same here....only tiny red crosses.

Welcome to TRF!!

mfer · 3 April 2008, 05:08 AM

congrats. let's see some pics!!!!

Brunotheboxer · 3 April 2008, 05:10 AM

congrats. X

kcmo · 3 April 2008, 05:25 AM

Congrats on your watch! A real classic!

frostie · 3 April 2008, 05:27 AM

Nice pics the watch look beautiful

Overkill · 3 April 2008, 05:27 AM

congratulations! enjoy it!

diversified · 3 April 2008, 05:37 AM

Great watch, a true Rolex classic.

ttannert · 3 April 2008, 05:40 AM

Congrats!

nhdblfan · 3 April 2008, 05:44 AM

I will say I enjoy these step by step open the package posts.But they are dangerous as they are addictive as they make you want to open a package with a rollie in it too!
I have one on a UPS Air comming from Dallas today,wired the funda late yesterday,will do a thread when it gets here,have camera all ready to go.
Looks like a nice mint OP epicGMT,great to see them little packages work out nicely

colemanitis · 3 April 2008, 05:45 AM

Congrats! Beautiful Rolex!

f16570 · 3 April 2008, 06:24 AM

Welcome and wear in good health. It is a great feeling the first watch. Enjoy.

Beef · 3 April 2008, 06:27 AM

Welcome and congrats on the first, hopefully not the last!

Terry Newton · 3 April 2008, 06:32 AM

Congratulations. They are addictive though. I got a TT GMT II c at Christmas time. Then I bought a SS Date Submariner in February. Now I sprung for a custom made RGM Chronograph. That's over 20K on new watches. For a conservative old guy I have a lot of anxiety and need to keep reminding myself that I can sell them here if I need to in a relatively short time as I bought desirable watches.

Welcome to the forum. You'll love the comradeship that occurs here. A good group of people.

Terry Newton

epicGMT · 4 April 2008, 03:48 AM

Thanks for all the welcomes and nice comments

Received the temporary loan steel links today and it does not look half bad. Usability is now 100% better:

All Rolex wristshots display abundance of hair mine not being an exception:

Bonus pic of a watch I almost fell for, but the price was 7100EUR and I came to my senses after realizing I could get a very nice Rolex at that price:

They had one just sitting around in the jewellers, waiting for someone to take the plunge. Pretty awesome considering that there are not that many left. I believe Loiste I is already discontinued and II is not far behind.

I sincerely hope the pictures went right this time on the first try.

Lol-x · 10 April 2008, 11:54 AM

Welcome, the datejust is great value for money.

JBat · 10 April 2008, 11:58 AM

Welcome to TRF and enjoy the new watch.

Rockrolex · 10 April 2008, 11:58 AM

Congrats on a great classic Rolex. You couldn't have done better for the first time out. Wear it in good health and enjoy.

Texsubmariner · 10 April 2008, 12:07 PM

Nice DJ! That's a classic Rolex. Welcome to TRF.

Hamilton Carvalho · 10 April 2008, 12:08 PM

Congrats, it feels great to get the first Rolex. Enjoy it in good health!

watchlady · 10 April 2008, 12:18 PM

Congrats! Enjoy your new DJ!!!

Markg · 10 April 2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epicGMT

And I am happy for the purchase, but now I want another one.

thats the problem....we all want another one...another one....another one....

CONGRATS on the FIRST one!! looks Great!

timackerman · 10 April 2008, 01:18 PM

Congrats!

3 April 2008, 04:56 AM	#1
epicGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: finland Posts: 18	Bit the bullet and got my first Rolex Finally one of my dreams came true and I got my first Rolex. First I was planning to buy a brand new SS Date, white gold fluted bezel (115234) with pink dial and all, but it would have taken till June before the AD I contacted would have gotten one for me. I had already lurked here for a bit at that time and started considering a pre-owned one - maybe I would be able to get a nice deal on a TT DJ 16233 from somewhere, the precise model I had fallen in love with all those years ago. I did, at least I found something I dared to order and did not think I was getting ripped off from the overall price point of view. I also managed to put the order in a day before the shop upped their pre-owned stock by over 20% across the board. Paid through wire, waited, waited, waited, weekend, damn and on monday FedEx guy called where to stash the box since nobody seemed to be around. This was what was waiting for me: This tool would surely be approppriate for opening the box: Oh, hey, a receipt: Bubbles bubbles everywhere, but no time to pop them now, that will have to be later: Almost there: Ahhhhh: Up close and personal: My camera and shooting arrangements really do not do justice on how awesome and unused it looks when held. It was sold as a 1997, serial and bracelet codes place it somewhere from 94 till 97 (W and V2 respectively) so it is close enough. There was a snag though, it has 12 links on top and 8 links bottom and my wrist is colossal. It is very very tight and I ordered a couple of links from the nearest AD where the ckloksmith was very cool and promised to send me a couple of steel links to tide me over till the actual links arriwe - as a loan, no charge And I am happy for the purchase, but now I want another one. Maybe a nice GMT IIc or a Sea Dweller, I really could use a colossal watch for my colossal wrist. The next time I will not be in such a hurry to get it, having one already increases patience. Oh yeah, thanks for all the helpful info available on this forum, a must visit place for anyone contemplating on getting a rolex or owning a whole bunch of them. The picture threads here rule! Edit: Messed the pictures, I hope they show now. Attached Images Last edited by epicGMT; 3 April 2008 at 05:17 AM.. Reason: Pictures did not show

3 April 2008, 05:05 AM	#2
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice story Congrats on your watch and welcome to TRF wear your watch in good health Enjoy this forum and have a nice stay here __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

3 April 2008, 05:06 AM	#3
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Welcome to TRF and congrats on your watch. I can't see the pics though... __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP Last edited by DSJ; 3 April 2008 at 05:44 AM.. Reason: Okay, I see them now!

3 April 2008, 05:08 AM	#5
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	congrats. let's see some pics!!!! __________________ member#3242

3 April 2008, 05:27 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice pics the watch look beautiful __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

3 April 2008, 05:10 AM	#6
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	congrats. X

3 April 2008, 05:25 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on your watch! A real classic!

3 April 2008, 05:27 AM	#9
Overkill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Youssef Location: Cairo, Egypt Watch: Milgauss Z-Blue Posts: 925	congratulations! enjoy it! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 116700 Rolex Explorer 214270 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue IWC Portuguese Hand Wound IW5454-08 Panerai Radiomir PAM183

3 April 2008, 05:37 AM	#10
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Great watch, a true Rolex classic.

3 April 2008, 05:40 AM	#11
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	Congrats! __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

3 April 2008, 05:44 AM	#12
nhdblfan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: New Hampshire Watch: 18K DD 118238 Posts: 196	I will say I enjoy these step by step open the package posts.But they are dangerous as they are addictive as they make you want to open a package with a rollie in it too! I have one on a UPS Air comming from Dallas today,wired the funda late yesterday,will do a thread when it gets here,have camera all ready to go. Looks like a nice mint OP epicGMT,great to see them little packages work out nicely

3 April 2008, 05:45 AM	#13
colemanitis "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: PAM 1090 Posts: 3,723	Congrats! Beautiful Rolex! __________________ Member #471

3 April 2008, 06:24 AM	#14
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome and wear in good health. It is a great feeling the first watch. Enjoy. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

3 April 2008, 06:27 AM	#15
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Welcome and congrats on the first, hopefully not the last! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

3 April 2008, 06:32 AM	#16
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Congratulations. They are addictive though. I got a TT GMT II c at Christmas time. Then I bought a SS Date Submariner in February. Now I sprung for a custom made RGM Chronograph. That's over 20K on new watches. For a conservative old guy I have a lot of anxiety and need to keep reminding myself that I can sell them here if I need to in a relatively short time as I bought desirable watches. Welcome to the forum. You'll love the comradeship that occurs here. A good group of people. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

4 April 2008, 03:48 AM	#17
epicGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: finland Posts: 18	Thanks for all the welcomes and nice comments Received the temporary loan steel links today and it does not look half bad. Usability is now 100% better: All Rolex wristshots display abundance of hair mine not being an exception: Bonus pic of a watch I almost fell for, but the price was 7100EUR and I came to my senses after realizing I could get a very nice Rolex at that price: They had one just sitting around in the jewellers, waiting for someone to take the plunge. Pretty awesome considering that there are not that many left. I believe Loiste I is already discontinued and II is not far behind. I sincerely hope the pictures went right this time on the first try.

10 April 2008, 11:54 AM	#18
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,698	Welcome, the datejust is great value for money. __________________ *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

10 April 2008, 11:58 AM	#19
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Welcome to TRF and enjoy the new watch.

10 April 2008, 11:58 AM	#20
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: 38,126	Congrats on a great classic Rolex. You couldn't have done better for the first time out. Wear it in good health and enjoy. __________________ 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

10 April 2008, 12:07 PM	#21
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Nice DJ! That's a classic Rolex. Welcome to TRF. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

10 April 2008, 12:08 PM	#22
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	Congrats, it feels great to get the first Rolex. Enjoy it in good health!

10 April 2008, 12:18 PM	#23
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Congrats! Enjoy your new DJ!!! __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

10 April 2008, 01:18 PM	#25
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Congrats! You will enjoy it __________________ Daytona 116520

10 April 2008, 01:30 PM	#26
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations on your first Rolex, and thanks for taking us through the memorable experience. __________________

10 April 2008, 02:23 PM	#27
cmr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: marcus Location: us, oklahoma Posts: 1,646	congrats man, i love a tt dj!! __________________ cmr OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona,

10 April 2008, 03:00 PM	#28
Chappy Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Colin Location: ontario, canada Watch: ND Sub 14060M cosc Posts: 217	congrats on your purchase ...

10 April 2008, 03:02 PM	#29
ROLEX MAN 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,743	wow love it __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

10 April 2008, 04:20 PM	#30
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Nice read and very nice watch. Congrats. Enjoy it, you definitely made the right choice. __________________ Ron

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

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode