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submariner92 · 28 April 2011, 04:38 PM

Recently got my first rolex, an Explorer 2. I'm starting to get interested in watch collecting and timepieces in general. Was wondering if some of you could give me some advice on the best way to learn more about watches and if I could get some help in getting a focus in my collection.

sleddog · 29 April 2011, 11:37 AM

Welcome...

You could start by doing some research right here!!

dalip · 29 April 2011, 11:41 AM

Welcome. You've come to the right place to learn about your new found addiction....I mean hobby!!!

A wealth of info here....

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submariner92 · 29 April 2011, 11:42 AM

lol forgot to post the picture!

Art 1 · 29 April 2011, 11:43 AM

Hang out on the watch forums, buy WatchTime magazine.

tkc324 · 29 April 2011, 11:43 AM

This is a great place to start my friend... read some of the reviews of watches in the review section... post some questions if you have them... lots and lots of friendly experts here to help out.

nauticajoe · 29 April 2011, 11:44 AM

Welcome & congrats on the Exp!

Stick around....you'll learn a lot in TRF!

Abid · 29 April 2011, 11:44 AM

I say collect what you like, there's no certain rules to watch collecting.

MortgageGuy · 29 April 2011, 11:58 AM

Your going to love it here and that is a great looking Exp II

SPARTAN2161 · 29 April 2011, 01:11 PM

youll learn a lot by staying around here and reading the forum. welcome its a lot of fun!

Tools · 29 April 2011, 01:36 PM

Sometimes it takes years before a collector gets "focus" and starts zeroing in on their collection goals..

You're starting off fine... There is a wide range of "4 hand" watches that give you plenty of latitude, diversity, and collector enjoyment..

Here are some of my 4 hand watches... (I've even got some Ulysse Nardin GMT/dual time watches that do it with only 3 hands, but an extra wheel window)

submariner92 · 29 April 2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Sometimes it takes years before a collector gets "focus" and starts zeroing in on their collection goals..

You're starting off fine... There is a wide range of "4 hand" watches that give you plenty of latitude, diversity, and collector enjoyment..

Here are some of my 4 hand watches... (I've even got some Ulysse Nardin GMT/dual time watches that do it with only 3 hands, but an extra wheel window)

That's a crazy watch man. I've been taking a big interest in antique watches recently though. Anyone know of any good publications/information sources I could use to learn more? Specifically antique rolexes but I'm keen on PP's and others as well.

submariner92 · 29 April 2011, 02:56 PM

also i recently saw the baselmaster 2011 new explorer 2's with the orange hand etc. and was wondering if this diminishes or increases the value of the watch i have now?

HACKNSACK44 · 29 April 2011, 03:01 PM

Congrats!! Enjoy your Explorer 2!!

Tools · 30 April 2011, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner92

also i recently saw the baselmaster 2011 new explorer 2's with the orange hand etc. and was wondering if this diminishes or increases the value of the watch i have now?

The release of a new model will never diminish the previous model of Rolex..

Typically the discontinued model will spike in value as interest is generated in them.. It the GMT II is any indicator, there will be a mania of sorts when everyone realizes that the Explorer II discontinued models have a 3186 in them, (earlier models used the 3185) and the new 42mm models have a 3187, leaving only a handful of 3186 movement Explorer II's...

This will become an Internet craze and flurry with silly asking prices, but will only last a couple of years....

Stonedcl · 30 April 2011, 02:01 AM

nice watch.. That is my next watch..

roadcarver · 30 April 2011, 02:07 AM

Congratulations! It's a sick hobby!

There will be at times buyers remorse, seller's remorse etc, but overall it's a good hobby.

Seriously, it's the only 'jewelry' that us men have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by submariner92

Recently got my first rolex, an Explorer 2. I'm starting to get interested in watch collecting and timepieces in general. Was wondering if some of you could give me some advice on the best way to learn more about watches and if I could get some help in getting a focus in my collection.

mtrunner · 30 April 2011, 02:08 AM

Welcome. JKust hanging out here will give you a vast knowledge of watches in general. I essentially knew nothing about watches when I first joined but this site has been amazing. You will soon find yourself addicted and trying to figure out ways to add more watches to your collection.

Bob Gott · 2 May 2011, 03:01 AM

Stop now while you still have a chance...just kidding...you only go around once, so you might as well do what you like. I collect Rolex spert watches and prefer to buy them pre owned...they hold their value nicely if you buy right. Good luck and have fun.

Roja · 2 May 2011, 03:06 AM

Welcome. You're in the right place.

TempoKing · 2 May 2011, 03:07 AM

I would concetrate into Rolex sport steel models first.

Daytona
Explorer I (you now have the II)
GMT
Milgauss
SeaDweller
Submariner
Yachtmaster
Turn-O-Graph
AirKing
DateJust
Date
Oyster

zocsos · 2 May 2011, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Sometimes it takes years before a collector gets "focus" and starts zeroing in on their collection goals..

You're starting off fine... There is a wide range of "4 hand" watches that give you plenty of latitude, diversity, and collector enjoyment..

Here are some of my 4 hand watches... (I've even got some Ulysse Nardin GMT/dual time watches that do it with only 3 hands, but an extra wheel window)

UN Dual Time is one of my favourite!!

28 April 2011, 04:38 PM	#1
submariner92 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: United States Watch: 16570 Explorer II Posts: 32	First Rolex Recently got my first rolex, an Explorer 2. I'm starting to get interested in watch collecting and timepieces in general. Was wondering if some of you could give me some advice on the best way to learn more about watches and if I could get some help in getting a focus in my collection.

29 April 2011, 11:37 AM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Welcome... You could start by doing some research right here!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

29 April 2011, 11:41 AM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Welcome. You've come to the right place to learn about your new found addiction....I mean hobby!!! A wealth of info here.... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

29 April 2011, 11:42 AM	#4
submariner92 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: United States Watch: 16570 Explorer II Posts: 32	lol forgot to post the picture! Attached Images

29 April 2011, 11:58 AM	#9
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Your going to love it here and that is a great looking Exp II __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

29 April 2011, 11:43 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Hang out on the watch forums, buy WatchTime magazine.

29 April 2011, 11:43 AM	#6
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,718	This is a great place to start my friend... read some of the reviews of watches in the review section... post some questions if you have them... lots and lots of friendly experts here to help out.

29 April 2011, 11:44 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome & congrats on the Exp! Stick around....you'll learn a lot in TRF!

29 April 2011, 11:44 AM	#8
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	I say collect what you like, there's no certain rules to watch collecting.

29 April 2011, 01:11 PM	#10
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	youll learn a lot by staying around here and reading the forum. welcome its a lot of fun!

29 April 2011, 01:36 PM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,669	Sometimes it takes years before a collector gets "focus" and starts zeroing in on their collection goals.. You're starting off fine... There is a wide range of "4 hand" watches that give you plenty of latitude, diversity, and collector enjoyment.. Here are some of my 4 hand watches... (I've even got some Ulysse Nardin GMT/dual time watches that do it with only 3 hands, but an extra wheel window) __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 April 2011, 02:56 PM	#13
submariner92 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Barry Location: United States Watch: 16570 Explorer II Posts: 32	also i recently saw the baselmaster 2011 new explorer 2's with the orange hand etc. and was wondering if this diminishes or increases the value of the watch i have now?

29 April 2011, 03:01 PM	#14
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! Enjoy your Explorer 2!! __________________ 114060

30 April 2011, 02:01 AM	#16
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	nice watch.. That is my next watch..

30 April 2011, 02:08 AM	#18
mtrunner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,836	Welcome. JKust hanging out here will give you a vast knowledge of watches in general. I essentially knew nothing about watches when I first joined but this site has been amazing. You will soon find yourself addicted and trying to figure out ways to add more watches to your collection.

2 May 2011, 03:01 AM	#19
Bob Gott "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 34	Stop now while you still have a chance...just kidding...you only go around once, so you might as well do what you like. I collect Rolex spert watches and prefer to buy them pre owned...they hold their value nicely if you buy right. Good luck and have fun.

2 May 2011, 03:06 AM	#20
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Welcome. You're in the right place.

2 May 2011, 03:07 AM	#21
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,496	I would concetrate into Rolex sport steel models first. Daytona Explorer I (you now have the II) GMT Milgauss SeaDweller Submariner Yachtmaster Turn-O-Graph AirKing DateJust Date Oyster

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