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Old 2 January 2008, 10:54 AM   #1
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Greetings From a new guy, and an observation...

Greetings All,

New to the boards, though I have been perusing for some time. It would appear, like myself, several here start with a date-just, and move along from there. My S/S DJ started another collecting habit, that has resulted in 3 Rolex in 3 years, and I have this years prospect lined up...

What was your first experience that persuaded you (or someone) to get you that first Rolex? Me? my wife seemed to purchase a new watch for me every other year, though she always noticed I'd glance at the Rolex. First year anniversary gift from my better half was my S/S DJ. That was it for me... Hooked on them since....

Nice to be here, and look forward to contributing

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Old 2 January 2008, 11:33 AM   #2
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I wanted a Rolex most of my adult life. Finally bought a pre-owned GMT when I was in my forties. Wore that daily for close to 20 years. The itch for a new one was still there and then I discovered TRF! The itch was scratched to the tune of three new watches this year, a new Sub/date, a TT datejust, and a SS Daytona. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!
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Old 2 January 2008, 12:05 PM   #3
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I wanted a Rolex most of my adult life. Finally bought a pre-owned GMT when I was in my forties. Wore that daily for close to 20 years. The itch for a new one was still there and then I discovered TRF! The itch was scratched to the tune of three new watches this year, a new Sub/date, a TT datejust, and a SS Daytona. Be afraid, be VERY afraid!


I'm afraid my story isn't much different.
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Old 2 January 2008, 02:01 PM   #4
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I recently bought my first Rollie soon after watch shopping for my girlfriends Christmas present. It gave me the bug big time and I ended up with the GMT IIc. I had been wanting a new watch anyway to go with my 5 year old SMP, but once I saw the new GMT is was over in about a week. I got a good deal, so that helped. I'm lovin' it so far! I'll try to wait a while before taking the plunge on another.
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Old 2 January 2008, 03:00 PM   #5
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I wanted a Rolex watch ever since childhood. Thought it was out of reach until just recently, really. Always keep your eye on the prize!!!
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Old 2 January 2008, 03:16 PM   #6
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I bought my first Rolex when I was in my early 20's (I'm turning 50 this year). All of a sudden I was making good money (for that time) and I saw a Rolex in the window of Tourneau NYC and bought it. I think at that time it was about $1100 for a ladies ss datejust and I paid cash for it. I've had several since then and have 6 now plus other fine watches.

I still have a want list and it seems to grow just hanging around here. This forum certainly makes you want more watches. Enjoy!
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Old 2 January 2008, 07:04 PM   #7
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Welcome to TRF!

Actually, I bought my first Rolex, an SS Sub Date, on an impulse back in 1989. Since then I have had quite a few watches, some bought on impulse, some being ordered as models I desire.
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