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26 January 2011, 12:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Joe
Location: DC
Posts: 10
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Greetings from DC and a quick story...
Hi everyone. Just joined yesterday after a google search to figure out why my GMT II 16710 gains about 20 sec/day.
I received the watch as a gift from my lovely wife in 2006 when I retired from the Navy. A rolex had been on my "bucket list" as a "someday" item, so I was pretty blown away when I saw the box. WOW, what a great gift! Around 2008, I noticed that the watch was gaining time, so I decided to fire it off to Rolex, NY for a look see. I went through the registered mail and insurance drill and sent it on its way. A week later, I decided to call Rolex to confirm receipt and was very surprised to hear that they hadn't received it. Off to the post office for a "what's up?" discussion and they tell me that they had lost an entire bag of registered mail and that they were investigating. Weeks go by and they come up with nothing. The postmaster finally tells me to file the insurance claim. Arrrrgh! So, I collect all the forms and start the process of documenting my claim. I go back to the AD where the watch was purchased and discover that I under insured to the tune of about $750. Ouch! It's now been about 2 months. I roll back into work after a week long business trip to find a message on my machine from the postmaster. "We found the mail, and your package, you can come get it". At this point I just want it back and I don't even care if it runs fast! Off I go to the post office and he tells me " I called on Monday and since I didn't hear back, I just sent it". WHAT!!! By now I had added Rolex NY to my speed dial so I made the call... "Yes sir, we have it". Whew! I got it back a few weeks later and it looked and ran great. Rolex did a great job and and didn't charge me even though tyhe watch was a few months out of warranty. |
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26 January 2011, 12:21 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: God
Location: Washington, D.C.
Watch: What do you think?
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Welcome to TRF. Glad to hear the story had a happy ending. Now how about some pics of that beauty.
 
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26 January 2011, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
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That's a beautiful story with a happy ending.
Welcome. |
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26 January 2011, 12:46 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA & France
Posts: 11,078
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Jeez, what a story!
First of all - lovely gesture from your wife! She's a keeper!!! :-) Secondly, what a circus! I'm glad you got your original watch back. I never send anything with registered mail anymore, last time I did it took 10 days between NYC and DC, so the best way is USPS Express Overnight, even if they only insure up to $5,000. Now enjoy that watch and your Navy retirement. Thank you for your service! Cheers, Patrick |
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26 January 2011, 01:14 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: England
Watch: Milgauss Black
Posts: 288
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Welcome! i hope you enjoy your time here.
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26 January 2011, 01:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Joe
Location: DC
Posts: 10
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You don't by chance have a daughter that plays softball (3rd grade)? I know Rolex guy named "Pat" from my daughters softball league. |
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26 January 2011, 02:20 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA & France
Posts: 11,078
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Hence, I said "Navy retirement"! :-)
I've got kids right that age but sorry, no softball players in this family. Nice pepsi!!! Cheers mate! |
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26 January 2011, 04:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
Posts: 8,123
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Welcome aboard, fellow Service retiree! Glad it all worked out for you, and free service too? Yes!!!
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26 January 2011, 06:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Here and there
Posts: 12,485
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welcome mate, great first story!!
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26 January 2011, 06:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Scotland
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 1,201
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Welcome and glad to hear the story had a happy ending.
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26 January 2011, 06:57 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,196
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Wow what a story. I'm glad everything worked out for you...
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26 January 2011, 07:02 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Peter
Location: Sydney
Watch: The Game
Posts: 17,415
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Welcome to TRF
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26 January 2011, 08:43 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida, Canada
Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega
Posts: 30,244
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Welcome.
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26 January 2011, 08:57 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,930
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Scary story......
Welcome to TRF!!!  Enjoy the boards, Rob.
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26 January 2011, 09:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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26 January 2011, 10:23 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Ed
Location: FL Keys
Watch: my avatar move...
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Welcome - interesting story with a great ending.
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26 January 2011, 10:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
Posts: 9,536
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What a story! At least now u are reunited with the watch running perfect. Enjoy TRF!
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26 January 2011, 11:47 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Fred
Location: KY, USA
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 10,042
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Welcome to TRF!
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26 January 2011, 11:48 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Richard
Location: Macungie, PA
Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub
Posts: 14,497
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Welcome to TRF!
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26 January 2011, 01:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: John
Location: MS & LA
Watch: Rolex Day-Date II
Posts: 1,084
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Hello and welcome!
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26 January 2011, 11:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Jon
Location: ENGLAND
Watch: #296
Posts: 792
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Welcome, enjoy!
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27 January 2011, 12:31 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Newport Beach, CA
Posts: 8,391
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Welcome to TRF, cool story and watch!
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27 January 2011, 11:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 16610LV
Posts: 841
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Welcome!!!
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