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admranger · 3 February 2011, 02:59 PM

that makes you want more of them? It sure feels that way.

Milgauss, Explorer, Sea Dweller, and the non-date Subs are all calling to me now, as well as needing a birth-year Rolex.

Confess. What does Rolex put on these to make us want more?

t e x · 3 February 2011, 03:03 PM

endorphins

jessiethe3rd · 3 February 2011, 04:42 PM

The more I see the white faced Explorer II the more I want it... The more I see a white faced Daytona the more I want it... None of it is need... it's just desire... I may go Explorer II... it's so under loved and such a lovely little watch (that takes a good beating on.) Then again the THC... Tudor has kinda got me looking even though it's not a collection piece to me with the booboo movement... anyway - lots of wants... lots.

dddrees · 3 February 2011, 06:36 PM

The look, feel, quality, history, and workmanship. Whatever it is just combine that with TRF and all the pictures of great looking watches, the stories, and Boom.

You have been infected.

Fiery · 3 February 2011, 08:09 PM

My first Rolex (SS Sub-C LN) reflects everything that I learnt about Rolex at TRF, but most of all, it feels exactly like the "mother of all diver's watches". I've had and handled quite a few quality time pieces before, but the quality that oozes from the Sub-C still blows me away, everytime I put it on my wrist. And quite frankly, I'd be happy to own those qualities in a form of another Rolex, e.g. a more dressier piece. That's why I'm playing with the idea of picking up a SS/WG DJ II, or a TT GMT IIC, or a hypothetical Sub-C NoDate.

HL65 · 3 February 2011, 09:04 PM

Me eyes and mind...then it kicks in!!! Welcome to the world of Rolex Junkies!!!

jamesbondOO7 · 3 February 2011, 11:48 PM

They are very well made and all shiny....

smurfolino · 3 February 2011, 11:58 PM

remindes me how time is precious

OLJR · 4 February 2011, 12:44 AM

I think that there is something.

I would never have thought that I would have ever become so interested in watches before I bought my GMTII.

speedo · 4 February 2011, 12:51 AM

this is the secret ingredient:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays
he does it good indeed

kaiserphoenix · 4 February 2011, 02:24 AM

I bought a GMT IIMC 2 weeks ago and I already wanna buy a Submariner...

donnapg · 4 February 2011, 03:10 AM

My first "real" watch was a Rolex, but that was 25 years ago and I have been happy with it since.

Since I have a significant birthday coming up I decided it was time to change up the watch a bit - bigger face, new style etc.

I had decided against a Rolex since I wanted a change.

Looked seriously at Breitling and Cartiers. Was all set to get a Cartier but after an indepth discussion with the salesperson at Wempe I went back to a rolex.

I am a low manienance jewelry person and I want a watch I can wear 24/7/365 - and it seems that Rolexes with the screw in crown are my best bet for baths/showers etc.

So, have it narrowed down to 2 Rolexes, both very different than my current.

Will make a decision as soon as they get them in and I an try them both on.

TopNotchChach · 4 February 2011, 04:06 AM

I love how my sub c shines.

yesterday at target i saw this lady with a SUB C HULK and it looked great!
(jealous that she had no scruffs on her bracelet, mine has some minimal.. cant wait for it to get buffed!)

NEXT UP.. GMT PEPSI! I just love how it looks.

onryo · 4 February 2011, 05:13 AM

I don't know what they put on them, but I know a lot of companies would kill for this 'secret ingredient'. :-)

bemik · 4 February 2011, 05:23 AM

The coronet & 5 letters... "ROLEX"

3 February 2011, 02:59 PM	#1
admranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Las Vegas Watch: Daytona 16523 Posts: 27	Is there something on your first Rolex that makes you want more of them? It sure feels that way. Milgauss, Explorer, Sea Dweller, and the non-date Subs are all calling to me now, as well as needing a birth-year Rolex. Confess. What does Rolex put on these to make us want more?

3 February 2011, 03:03 PM	#2
t e x "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Joel Location: Renton, WA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 2,990	endorphins __________________ ___/ /_/ /_____ 16610LV; Ball Diver EMT II \:::::::::::::::/ ~~~~~~~~~~

3 February 2011, 06:36 PM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	The look, feel, quality, history, and workmanship. Whatever it is just combine that with TRF and all the pictures of great looking watches, the stories, and Boom. You have been infected. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 February 2011, 09:04 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,989	Me eyes and mind...then it kicks in!!! Welcome to the world of Rolex Junkies!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 February 2011, 11:48 PM	#7
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,073	They are very well made and all shiny.... __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

3 February 2011, 04:42 PM	#3
jessiethe3rd Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 316	The more I see the white faced Explorer II the more I want it... The more I see a white faced Daytona the more I want it... None of it is need... it's just desire... I may go Explorer II... it's so under loved and such a lovely little watch (that takes a good beating on.) Then again the THC... Tudor has kinda got me looking even though it's not a collection piece to me with the booboo movement... anyway - lots of wants... lots.

3 February 2011, 08:09 PM	#5
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	My first Rolex (SS Sub-C LN) reflects everything that I learnt about Rolex at TRF, but most of all, it feels exactly like the "mother of all diver's watches". I've had and handled quite a few quality time pieces before, but the quality that oozes from the Sub-C still blows me away, everytime I put it on my wrist. And quite frankly, I'd be happy to own those qualities in a form of another Rolex, e.g. a more dressier piece. That's why I'm playing with the idea of picking up a SS/WG DJ II, or a TT GMT IIC, or a hypothetical Sub-C NoDate.

3 February 2011, 11:58 PM	#8
smurfolino "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Croatia Posts: 17	remindes me how time is precious

4 February 2011, 12:44 AM	#9
OLJR Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Oliver Location: Qatar Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 260	I think that there is something. I would never have thought that I would have ever become so interested in watches before I bought my GMTII.

4 February 2011, 12:51 AM	#10
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	this is the secret ingredient: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Bernays he does it good indeed

4 February 2011, 02:24 AM	#11
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,709	I bought a GMT IIMC 2 weeks ago and I already wanna buy a Submariner...

4 February 2011, 03:10 AM	#12
donnapg Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 28	My first "real" watch was a Rolex, but that was 25 years ago and I have been happy with it since. Since I have a significant birthday coming up I decided it was time to change up the watch a bit - bigger face, new style etc. I had decided against a Rolex since I wanted a change. Looked seriously at Breitling and Cartiers. Was all set to get a Cartier but after an indepth discussion with the salesperson at Wempe I went back to a rolex. I am a low manienance jewelry person and I want a watch I can wear 24/7/365 - and it seems that Rolexes with the screw in crown are my best bet for baths/showers etc. So, have it narrowed down to 2 Rolexes, both very different than my current. Will make a decision as soon as they get them in and I an try them both on.

4 February 2011, 04:06 AM	#13
TopNotchChach "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Near the Ocean! Watch: 116610 Posts: 1,299	I love how my sub c shines. yesterday at target i saw this lady with a SUB C HULK and it looked great! (jealous that she had no scruffs on her bracelet, mine has some minimal.. cant wait for it to get buffed!) NEXT UP.. GMT PEPSI! I just love how it looks.

4 February 2011, 05:13 AM	#14
onryo Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Seattle Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 410	I don't know what they put on them, but I know a lot of companies would kill for this 'secret ingredient'. :-)

4 February 2011, 05:23 AM	#15
bemik "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Tommy Location: Seoul, Korea Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 337	The coronet & 5 letters... "ROLEX" __________________ Everything happens for a reason. But some things just happen.

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