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Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 05:54 AM

Well, I missed out on yet another fun filled afternoon! Dang.

dman · 19 November 2005, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by upyoursebay

As in the most democratic world, of course, you can feel free to delete my postings (as it was done previously, anyway).
Nice knowing you guys !
Cheerio

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:12 AM

It's amazing how people think we buy a Rolex just to get noticed, show it off, flash it, prove we've made it or some other assinine reason. Granted , there are people like this but not our core people here. I could give two sh*ts who sees my watch or knows I have one. Why can't people buy something just because they like it? Tyler is 14 and he is mature enough to know what he wants not because of prestige, but because it smiles at him, it makes him drool, just like we did when we made our purchases for whatever reasons they were.

Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

It's amazing how people think we buy a Rolex just to get noticed, show it off, flash it, prove we've made it or some other assinine reason. Granted , there are people like this but not our core people here. I could give two sh*ts who sees my watch or knows I have one. Why can't people buy something just because they like it? Tyler is 14 and he is mature enough to know what he wants not because of prestige, but because it smiles at him, it makes him drool, just like we did when we made our purchases for whatever reasons they were.

Is that why you always wear short sleeves, come rain or shine?

P.S. Sorry, couldn't resist!

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Is that why you always wear short sleeves, come rain or shine?

P.S. Sorry, couldn't resist!

No because our uniform shirts are Dutch made and they stiffed us on the rest of the sleeves.

Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

No because our uniform shirts are Dutch made and they stiffed us on the rest of the sleeves.

I'll be waiting in the bar of the Ameritania Hotel, drinks are on me!

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

I'll be waiting in the bar of the Ameritania Hotel, drinks are on me!

WIsh I could join you, Frans.

Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

WIsh I could join you, Frans.

You ARE in New York City, aren't you?

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You ARE in New York City, aren't you?

No. I'm in Utica. It's about five hours upstate from the city. I'm about one hour east of Syracuse. Don't know if this helps. Are you in NYC now?

Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

No. I'm in Utica. It's about five hours upstate from the city. I'm about one hour east of Syracuse. Don't know if this helps. Are you in NYC now?

Utica, isn't that a State Prison?

(Explaines a lot

). No, alas, I'm still in Rotterdam.

But there's a 90% chance that we'll be there next year. We've been in NYC 4 times now and love it. Have been going a couple of times to Portugal after NYC and really love the atmosphere there, very relaxing.

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Utica, isn't that a State Prison?

(Explaines a lot

). No, alas, I'm still in Rotterdam.

But there's a 90% chance that we'll be there next year. We've been in NYC 4 times now and love it. Have been going a couple of times to Portugal after NYC and really love the atmosphere there, very relaxing.

RELAXING? IN NYC? Are you kidding me? It's the city that never sleeps. Ohhhh, wait a minute. I get it. You must go to the hooka dens when you're there.

Goodwatch · 19 November 2005, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

RELAXING? IN NYC? Are you kidding me? It's the city that never sleeps. Ohhhh, wait a minute. I get it. You must go to the hooka dens when you're there.

Have been going a couple of times to Portugal AFTER NYC and, blah, blah, blah.....

dman · 19 November 2005, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

RELAXING? IN NYC? Are you kidding me? It's the city that never sleeps. Ohhhh, wait a minute. I get it. You must go to the hooka dens when you're there.

kingblackbolt · 20 November 2005, 02:34 AM

As a relative newcomer to the world of watch collecting, I was unfamiliar with most brands of watches, but of course had heard of the Rolex brand when I started my watch researching about a year ago... now the first major watch I bought was an Omega Speedmaster Professional, a classic and unique watch that has remained unchanged for so many years and of course it's claim to fame certified by NASA for all space missions. Now I am ready to purchase a Rolex not because (after all my research) it is a prestige item, although that is not a negative in my eyes, but the model I am looking for is unique as well for it's depth rating, build quality and classic design. The Sea Dweller in my opinion is well worth the cost as it will last me a lifetime and will also give me value back as it will keep it's value.
Now you can argue that a Sub is not worth the cost due to the amount spent on manufacturing, but really if you are willing to pay then it is well worth it to you, and if you know nothing or are a watch expert and you pay, as you have admitted to doing UPYOURS, then obviously you are willing to ay for more than just the cost of production, you are willing to pay for the intangible aspect of a Rolex.
I don't need a Sea Dweller to impress my friends, or associates only myself!

padi56 · 20 November 2005, 05:25 AM

Quite correct mate you buy things you like and want,myself have many brands from Rolex to Poljot, all are just as important to me.I don't wear a watch for prestige,or to show off to friends or colleagues.Most would not give a toss,anyway
on this forum we don't care what watches you own.As we talk
about and own many many different brands.

.

kingblackbolt · 23 November 2005, 12:04 PM

Even a Rado?

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 01:41 PM

Ok UPYOURS if you "hate" Rolex why have you owned over six of them? Also if you think they aren't worth the money and are"crap" why have you blown thousands and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars on them. I mean if I didn't like the watch I definately wouldn't buy a solid gold one for $20 thousand and up. I could buy a freakin car for that. Also I don't care about the prestige factor. If I thought Rolex was complete crap I would live with the two Seiko's I have, but I personally think that Rolex are some of the best built timepieces in the world. Built just like a tank. Sure maybe they are not finished as well as a PP, VC, AP, or UN but I want a watch that tells time, looks good, and is functional. I don't particularaly want to stare at the movement all day. If I did I would go by a well finished movement and hang it in a display case in my room. The reason I want a Rolex is because it appeals to me. Sure a $30 Timex tells time too. A bycicle gets you from point A to B just as good as your BMW does plus you get exercise while doing it. My final question to you would be this. Why are you such a hypocrite? And yes I am 14. Rant over.

Tyler

dman · 23 November 2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Ok UPYOURS if you "hate" Rolex why have you owned over six of them? Also if you think they aren't worth the money and are"crap" why have you blown thousands and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars on them. I mean if I didn't like the watch I definately wouldn't buy a solid gold one for $20 thousand and up. I could buy a freakin car for that. Also I don't care about the prestige factor. If I thought Rolex was complete crap I would live with the two Seiko's I have, but I personally think that Rolex are some of the best built timepieces in the world. Built just like a tank. Sure maybe they are not finished as well as a PP, VC, AP, or UN but I want a watch that tells time, looks good, and is functional. I don't particularaly want to stare at the movement all day. If I did I would go by a well finished movement and hang it in a display case in my room. The reason I want a Rolex is because it appeals to me. Sure a $30 Timex tells time too. A bycicle gets you from point A to B just as good as your BMW does plus you get exercise while doing it. My final question to you would be this. Why are you such a hypocrite? And yes I am 14. Rant over.

Tyler

PSSSSSSST Tyler, he is trying to get a rise out of you, leave it alone.

Very well written post though mate.

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 01:46 PM

Thank you Daren. It took me a while too. LOL A whole five minutes.

Tyler

dman · 23 November 2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Thank you Daren. It took me a while too. LOL A whole five minutes.

Tyler

The only problem is it is like pissing in the wind. People are people and some just like to rile up things. I like Rolex, I would not go to an Omega forum just to say Omega is no good, makes no sense pal.

Gedanken · 23 November 2005, 01:49 PM

Tyler, a word of advice, m'lad. Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.

kingblackbolt · 23 November 2005, 02:00 PM

14?! Good lord son you are wise beyond your years... you know what you like and would'nt go to a forum just to argue with people about why they should'nt like it... I guess age is not a reflection of wisdom.

dman · 23 November 2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

14?! Good lord son you are wise beyond your years... you know what you like and would'nt go to a forum just to argue with people about why they should'nt like it... I guess age is not a reflection of wisdom.

Of course it is not, look at JJ, hell he is 399 years old and not all that wise yet.

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 02:03 PM

Wow JJ is only 399? Damnit I've forgotten how to count again.

Btw thanks Kingblackbolt.

Tyler

Gedanken · 23 November 2005, 02:16 PM

Daren, why do you keep forgetting the "1" infront of the "399"? Remember, JJ's older than Yoda!

dman · 23 November 2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Daren, why do you keep forgetting the "1" infront of the "399"? Remember, JJ's older than Yoda!

You made mountain dew shoot out my mouth and all over my keyboard.

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 02:20 PM

I love Mountain Dew. It's like half sugar and half caffine. The two basic food groups!

Tyler

dman · 23 November 2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

I love Mountain Dew.

Tyler

My version of coffee, but again we digress off topic. We really are good at this eh!!

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 02:22 PM

I'm learning slowly but steadily. Fourtunatley I don't get hyper off of sugar and caffine. I just can't sleep good when I have much of it. I am determined to prove that you need at least one Mountain Dew a day to get the previously mentioned two main food groups caffine and sugar. Woot!

Tyler

JJ Irani · 23 November 2005, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Ok UPYOURS if you "hate" Rolex why have you owned over six of them? Also if you think they aren't worth the money and are"crap" why have you blown thousands and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars on them. I mean if I didn't like the watch I definately wouldn't buy a solid gold one for $20 thousand and up. I could buy a freakin car for that. Also I don't care about the prestige factor. If I thought Rolex was complete crap I would live with the two Seiko's I have, but I personally think that Rolex are some of the best built timepieces in the world. Built just like a tank. Sure maybe they are not finished as well as a PP, VC, AP, or UN but I want a watch that tells time, looks good, and is functional. I don't particularaly want to stare at the movement all day. If I did I would go by a well finished movement and hang it in a display case in my room. The reason I want a Rolex is because it appeals to me. Sure a $30 Timex tells time too. A bycicle gets you from point A to B just as good as your BMW does plus you get exercise while doing it. My final question to you would be this. Why are you such a hypocrite? And yes I am 14. Rant over.

Tyler

WOW!! Hey Tyler, slow down....let me catch my breath. That was a very well written post, my young friend.

Now you can relax!!

19 November 2005, 05:54 AM	#61
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Well, I missed out on yet another fun filled afternoon! Dang. __________________ Member# 127

19 November 2005, 08:12 AM	#63
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,509	It's amazing how people think we buy a Rolex just to get noticed, show it off, flash it, prove we've made it or some other assinine reason. Granted , there are people like this but not our core people here. I could give two sh*ts who sees my watch or knows I have one. Why can't people buy something just because they like it? Tyler is 14 and he is mature enough to know what he wants not because of prestige, but because it smiles at him, it makes him drool, just like we did when we made our purchases for whatever reasons they were. __________________ JJ

20 November 2005, 02:34 AM	#74
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	As a relative newcomer to the world of watch collecting, I was unfamiliar with most brands of watches, but of course had heard of the Rolex brand when I started my watch researching about a year ago... now the first major watch I bought was an Omega Speedmaster Professional, a classic and unique watch that has remained unchanged for so many years and of course it's claim to fame certified by NASA for all space missions. Now I am ready to purchase a Rolex not because (after all my research) it is a prestige item, although that is not a negative in my eyes, but the model I am looking for is unique as well for it's depth rating, build quality and classic design. The Sea Dweller in my opinion is well worth the cost as it will last me a lifetime and will also give me value back as it will keep it's value. Now you can argue that a Sub is not worth the cost due to the amount spent on manufacturing, but really if you are willing to pay then it is well worth it to you, and if you know nothing or are a watch expert and you pay, as you have admitted to doing UPYOURS, then obviously you are willing to ay for more than just the cost of production, you are willing to pay for the intangible aspect of a Rolex. I don't need a Sea Dweller to impress my friends, or associates only myself! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

20 November 2005, 05:25 AM	#75
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Quite correct mate you buy things you like and want,myself have many brands from Rolex to Poljot, all are just as important to me.I don't wear a watch for prestige,or to show off to friends or colleagues.Most would not give a toss,anyway on this forum we don't care what watches you own.As we talk about and own many many different brands. . __________________ 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

23 November 2005, 12:04 PM	#76
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Even a Rado? __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

23 November 2005, 01:41 PM	#77
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Ok UPYOURS if you "hate" Rolex why have you owned over six of them? Also if you think they aren't worth the money and are"crap" why have you blown thousands and possibly hundreds of thousands of dollars on them. I mean if I didn't like the watch I definately wouldn't buy a solid gold one for $20 thousand and up. I could buy a freakin car for that. Also I don't care about the prestige factor. If I thought Rolex was complete crap I would live with the two Seiko's I have, but I personally think that Rolex are some of the best built timepieces in the world. Built just like a tank. Sure maybe they are not finished as well as a PP, VC, AP, or UN but I want a watch that tells time, looks good, and is functional. I don't particularaly want to stare at the movement all day. If I did I would go by a well finished movement and hang it in a display case in my room. The reason I want a Rolex is because it appeals to me. Sure a $30 Timex tells time too. A bycicle gets you from point A to B just as good as your BMW does plus you get exercise while doing it. My final question to you would be this. Why are you such a hypocrite? And yes I am 14. Rant over. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84 Last edited by baseballduck; 23 November 2005 at 01:43 PM..

23 November 2005, 01:46 PM	#79
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Thank you Daren. It took me a while too. LOL A whole five minutes. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

23 November 2005, 01:49 PM	#81
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Tyler, a word of advice, m'lad. Never argue with an idiot - he'll drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

23 November 2005, 02:00 PM	#82
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	14?! Good lord son you are wise beyond your years... you know what you like and would'nt go to a forum just to argue with people about why they should'nt like it... I guess age is not a reflection of wisdom. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

23 November 2005, 02:03 PM	#84
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Wow JJ is only 399? Damnit I've forgotten how to count again. Btw thanks Kingblackbolt. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84 Last edited by baseballduck; 23 November 2005 at 02:04 PM..

23 November 2005, 02:16 PM	#85
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Daren, why do you keep forgetting the "1" infront of the "399"? Remember, JJ's older than Yoda! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

23 November 2005, 02:20 PM	#87
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I love Mountain Dew. It's like half sugar and half caffine. The two basic food groups! Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84 Last edited by baseballduck; 23 November 2005 at 02:21 PM..

23 November 2005, 02:22 PM	#89
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	I'm learning slowly but steadily. Fourtunatley I don't get hyper off of sugar and caffine. I just can't sleep good when I have much of it. I am determined to prove that you need at least one Mountain Dew a day to get the previously mentioned two main food groups caffine and sugar. Woot! Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84 Last edited by baseballduck; 23 November 2005 at 02:23 PM..

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