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JustRoy · 10 February 2010, 09:23 AM

I picked up my first Rolex from Bachendorfs at the Galleria mall. I tried to take a picture just now, but my phone doesn't take good pictures.

It is an Explorer II with a white face. I saw an ad for it in Wired magazine and had to have it.

I actually have only told three people that I purchased it. I kind of feel like people are going to judge me, question how much money I have. Even though its non of their business. How do you guys deal with it?

I've only had it three weeks, I wear it every day to the office. Nobody has noticed it and I'm kind of thankful. I'm 31 years old and I've always heard Rolex's were for older guys; but I've always loved nice watches. When I graduated highschool I purchased a 800.00 watch from Zales to build my credit. Ended up breaking that watch, by having it in the pocket of my jeans while it went thru the dryer a few times.....

I will surf the boards for all the other questions I have about the actual watch. I love it, feels great. Looks great with my dress clothes and when I have jeans on.

Take care

sleddog · 10 February 2010, 10:13 AM

Welcome to TRF Roy!!

You have come to the right place to learn about Rolex and you have actually chosen a very popular model with many of the members here...Congrat's on your first Rolex and if you stick around here long enough,it won't be your last...

Rob.

MURRAY · 10 February 2010, 10:34 AM

Welcome Roy!!

rfknauss · 10 February 2010, 10:40 AM

Roy, welcome to TRF!

Volant997 · 10 February 2010, 11:33 AM

Hey Roy - great story! When I graduated from HS I bought my first "real" watch, a Tissot (which I still have BTW), which was a HUGE stretch for me at the time. I (and I assume you) have come a long way from that point. Enjoy what you have earned and wear it with pride!

Cheers -

ParisDakarBmw · 10 February 2010, 11:33 AM

Welcome to TRF!

tandrup · 10 February 2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRoy

I actually have only told three people that I purchased it. I kind of feel like people are going to judge me, question how much money I have. Even though its non of their business. How do you guys deal with it?

Congrats on your watch. Great choice. And welcome to TRF. With regards to your question: Some of my colleagues and friends know about my watches and the ones who do typically are the ones that like watches too. The rest of them really don't care - and couldn't tell a Timex from a Rolex. I haven't met any negative reactions - but I have met people who just don't understand why I would spend thousands of dollars on watches.

JustRoy · 10 February 2010, 12:01 PM

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I honesty do feel like its a club I joined when I purchased my watch. I didn't know this was a popular model, I just liked the ad. Guess it worked.

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Originally Posted by Volant997

Hey Roy - great story! When I graduated from HS I bought my first "real" watch, a Tissot (which I still have BTW), which was a HUGE stretch for me at the time. I (and I assume you) have come a long way from that point. Enjoy what you have earned and wear it with pride!

Cheers -

I just remembered the name of the watch it was a Raymond Weil Parsifal. Really clean simple face, and a nice bracelet. I was young when it broke to 25 pieces and didn't have the means to get it fixed. Wish I would have kept it. I have come a very long way from there. Guess the rough times make these; not so rough times seem sweeter then they may be? :)

Glad you still have your Tissot, those are nice watches too. I think in another 5-10 years I'll get another watch. If I can convince my wife. ;)

Ya'll take care, I'll be seeing you guys 'round.

sakuraba · 10 February 2010, 01:47 PM

Welcome to TRF Roy!

JMIND · 10 February 2010, 01:50 PM

Hi Roy; welcome to TRF!

Jerry

TSW · 10 February 2010, 08:36 PM

Welcome to TRF Roy!!

chrisok · 11 February 2010, 01:39 AM

Welcome also! I am envious of your watch! Its on my must have list!

sea-dweller · 11 February 2010, 01:57 AM

Welcome and enjoy your new watch !!!

brkanand · 11 February 2010, 02:47 AM

Contrats and Enjoy. It is a lovely watch.

B Square · 11 February 2010, 03:01 AM

Welcome Roy

Excellent choice

Boyd

10 February 2010, 09:23 AM	#1
JustRoy Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Roy Location: Texas Watch: Explorer II white Posts: 17	Hello from Dallas I picked up my first Rolex from Bachendorfs at the Galleria mall. I tried to take a picture just now, but my phone doesn't take good pictures. It is an Explorer II with a white face. I saw an ad for it in Wired magazine and had to have it. I actually have only told three people that I purchased it. I kind of feel like people are going to judge me, question how much money I have. Even though its non of their business. How do you guys deal with it? I've only had it three weeks, I wear it every day to the office. Nobody has noticed it and I'm kind of thankful. I'm 31 years old and I've always heard Rolex's were for older guys; but I've always loved nice watches. When I graduated highschool I purchased a 800.00 watch from Zales to build my credit. Ended up breaking that watch, by having it in the pocket of my jeans while it went thru the dryer a few times..... I will surf the boards for all the other questions I have about the actual watch. I love it, feels great. Looks great with my dress clothes and when I have jeans on. Take care

10 February 2010, 10:13 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Welcome to TRF Roy!! You have come to the right place to learn about Rolex and you have actually chosen a very popular model with many of the members here...Congrat's on your first Rolex and if you stick around here long enough,it won't be your last... Rob. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

10 February 2010, 10:34 AM	#3
MURRAY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Michigan Watch: for that TRF bug!! Posts: 275	Welcome Roy!! __________________

10 February 2010, 10:40 AM	#4
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Roy, welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

10 February 2010, 08:36 PM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome to TRF Roy!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

10 February 2010, 11:33 AM	#5
Volant997 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern VA Watch: 116520, 14060M Posts: 129	Hey Roy - great story! When I graduated from HS I bought my first "real" watch, a Tissot (which I still have BTW), which was a HUGE stretch for me at the time. I (and I assume you) have come a long way from that point. Enjoy what you have earned and wear it with pride! Cheers -

10 February 2010, 11:33 AM	#6
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Welcome to TRF!

10 February 2010, 01:47 PM	#9
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF Roy!

10 February 2010, 01:50 PM	#10
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Hi Roy; welcome to TRF! Jerry

11 February 2010, 01:39 AM	#12
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Welcome also! I am envious of your watch! Its on my must have list!

11 February 2010, 01:57 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome and enjoy your new watch !!! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

11 February 2010, 02:47 AM	#14
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Contrats and Enjoy. It is a lovely watch.

11 February 2010, 03:01 AM	#15
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Welcome Roy Excellent choice Boyd __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

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