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JJ Irani · 12 March 2008, 05:05 PM

Hi guys,

The last few months have suddenly made me realise how important family and good health are.

Lose any one of those and you're screwed....good and proper!!

Watches are just a luxury which we indulge in. 99.9% of folk out there couldn't give a rat's ass about the watch they wear....as long as it tells the right time.

It's we watchnuts who give so much importance to watches. While I love and appreciate our beloved brand so much......I've also come to understand and realise the true meaning of family values and good health.

THANK GOD I HAVE THEM BOTH!!!

BiG JeEzY · 12 March 2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

The last few months have suddenly made me realise how important family and good health are.

Lose any one of those and you're screwed....good and proper!!

Watches are just a luxury which we indulge in. 99.9% of folk out there couldn't give a rat's ass about the watch they wear....as long as it tells the right time.

It's we watchnuts who give so much importance to watches. While I love and appreciate our beloved brand so much......I've also come to understand and realise the true meaning of family values and good health.

THANK GOD I HAVE THEM BOTH!!!

That is so great to hear JJ!!! Good health and family always comes first in my book. Without one or the other, there is no Jerome. I also feel so blessed that I have both as well!

My uncle always told me when I was younger, that you only live life once so you should enjoy it to the fullest. Life's also about making choices and how you respond to those choices. It was his advice that also led me to want to own a Rolex besides that my dad introduced me to the brand. Because for sure, these watches really make me enjoy life more, and I feel one of the purposes of living is to enjoy life.

jasonbellevue · 12 March 2008, 05:15 PM

Well said, my friend.

Love of God, family and health are important to me. Life is too short, learn to live, laugh and love.

BiG JeEzY · 12 March 2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Well said, my friend.

Love of God, family and health are important to me. Life is too short, learn to live, laugh and love.

I agree x2!! Well said Jason.

pa7el · 12 March 2008, 05:18 PM

Thank God for that and pray it want change!

Gaijin · 12 March 2008, 05:19 PM

What's important to me...

Getting the best possible discount on whatever my next Rolex wil be.

frostie · 12 March 2008, 07:02 PM

Nice words and thoughts JJ

Family is the best thing to have

vukotab · 12 March 2008, 08:33 PM

You`re right,JJ!
Screw the watches,cars,money...the true happyness lies in good health and life without stress.And what is better for stress prevention than good,loving family?
Just keep going the same path as you go today,my friend,and you`ll never miss.

And,just to make a life little bit more interesting,there will always be some Rolex to buy or trade...

Dan Pierce · 12 March 2008, 10:39 PM

Agreed, JJ!

We can own all the Rolex watches in the world and without family, friends, and health they don't mean nothin'!

We are truely blessed to wear a Rolex but it's only the icing on the cake.

dP

Tools · 13 March 2008, 01:41 AM

Good for you JJ..

Most of us will only be here for less than a century.........it seems it would be a better experience for us if we reflect on those things...

................

Bama · 13 March 2008, 01:43 AM

Great post, JJ

Numismatist · 13 March 2008, 01:47 AM

Absolutely, right on JJ. What a wonderful collection of people that's been created here.

kingblackbolt · 13 March 2008, 01:47 AM

JJ,

You are preaching to the choir my friend! A watch is a nice piece of jewelery that provides an excellent distraction from life's stresses once in a while... but nothing comes close to family and good friends. Enjoy your platty and most importantly enjoy that beautiful family...

Mort · 13 March 2008, 01:51 AM

Great post JJ.

kcmo · 13 March 2008, 02:32 AM

Absolutely right JJ! Health and family are above everything else, no doubt

Carolina · 13 March 2008, 03:17 AM

Amen, my silly but lovable friend!

CPTL · 13 March 2008, 03:33 AM

Good post, JJ.

Tomi · 13 March 2008, 06:32 AM

Nice, JJ.

Health and liberty.
You only miss it when it's gone.

DSJ · 13 March 2008, 12:35 PM

Would you add friends as an additional (albeit lesser) component too? I value my friendships too, especially those who stay beside me through the tough times. I even value my new TRF friends!

CPTL · 13 March 2008, 03:40 PM

David, friendships are absolutely included. These guys are much more than just guys to go play golf with. Throughout a lifetime, they are my peer-review group, business partners, next door neighbors, and role-models for my kids. They're buying rounds at the celebrations, and lending a hand at the mournings. Good friends that you will trust with your family, finances, and Rolex (

) are irreplacable. Couldn't imagine life without them.

abigsecret · 13 March 2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

The last few months have suddenly made me realise how important family and good health are.

Lose any one of those and you're screwed....good and proper!!

Watches are just a luxury which we indulge in. 99.9% of folk out there couldn't give a rat's ass about the watch they wear....as long as it tells the right time.

It's we watchnuts who give so much importance to watches. While I love and appreciate our beloved brand so much......I've also come to understand and realise the true meaning of family values and good health.

THANK GOD I HAVE THEM BOTH!!!

True that, my dear friend!

I have both sorta, kinda, half-a$$, but hey, I'll take what I can get!

JJ Irani · 13 March 2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Would you add friends as an additional (albeit lesser) component too? I value my friendships too, especially those who stay beside me through the tough times. I even value my new TRF friends!

Absolutely, David.....I value real good friendship....almost as much as I value my family and good health!!

BiG JeEzY · 13 March 2008, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Absolutely, David.....I value real good friendship....almost as much as I value my family and good health!!

Friends, good health, family, equality, and.....wisdom. Those are the things in life I value.

unclesallie · 13 March 2008, 09:09 PM

you cannot get through life successfully without your friends. sometimes family(not in your case JJ) will abandon you, but in my experience, your friends are always there!
now can someone tell me how to get big pics like the great one Kevin posted? I have billions of digital photos. do i have to buy a macro lens? and then what's the trick of having BIG photos??
best, dan

CPTL · 13 March 2008, 09:36 PM

Dan,

I upload all my pics directly to the server using the "manage attachments" function. Basically, my shots are all taken on 5-8 megapixel digital point-n-shoot cameras; they come out to between 1.5 and 3 megs. I resize them in MS Photo Manager to about 30% original size (also has a compression function that is set for internet web-posting that makes them a little smaller). When they come out to about 200 kb, they're about right for filling up the screen on TRF without busting the size limit.

nsolga · 15 March 2008, 07:31 PM

It's about people, health, happiness and living life to the fullest.

Cheers JJ,

Trurolexer · 15 March 2008, 08:41 PM

Nice JJ!!! Salute for you!!!
For me the most important in my life is :
1. My GOD (You know who HE is...)
2. My Family (My father, wife, sons and my sisters)
3. Last but not least...My life

KJacques · 15 March 2008, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

The last few months have suddenly made me realise how important family and good health are.

You might even say that those are the top of the list in important things. The best litmus test is to imagine those "final moments" thoughts and most people last thoughts would be of those they loved and been loved by. I doubt anyone would even think about the greatest business deal they've made. (Tho, there might be some.)

A luxury watch?

Meaningless. Enjoy them but have no attachment to them.

12 March 2008, 05:05 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	The past few months have made me realise the more important things in life!! Hi guys, The last few months have suddenly made me realise how important family and good health are. Lose any one of those and you're screwed....good and proper!! Watches are just a luxury which we indulge in. 99.9% of folk out there couldn't give a rat's ass about the watch they wear....as long as it tells the right time. It's we watchnuts who give so much importance to watches. While I love and appreciate our beloved brand so much......I've also come to understand and realise the true meaning of family values and good health. THANK GOD I HAVE THEM BOTH!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 March 2008, 05:15 PM	#3
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Well said, my friend. Love of God, family and health are important to me. Life is too short, learn to live, laugh and love. __________________

12 March 2008, 05:18 PM	#5
pa7el Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Pavel Location: Moscow, RF Watch: 16600 Posts: 30	JJ, You Are The Man Thank God for that and pray it want change!

12 March 2008, 07:02 PM	#7
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Nice words and thoughts JJ Family is the best thing to have __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

12 March 2008, 10:39 PM	#9
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,347	Agreed, JJ! We can own all the Rolex watches in the world and without family, friends, and health they don't mean nothin'! We are truely blessed to wear a Rolex but it's only the icing on the cake. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 March 2008, 05:19 PM	#6
Gaijin 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,237	What's important to me... Getting the best possible discount on whatever my next Rolex wil be.

12 March 2008, 08:33 PM	#8
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	You`re right,JJ! Screw the watches,cars,money...the true happyness lies in good health and life without stress.And what is better for stress prevention than good,loving family? Just keep going the same path as you go today,my friend,and you`ll never miss. And,just to make a life little bit more interesting,there will always be some Rolex to buy or trade...

13 March 2008, 01:41 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,686	Good for you JJ.. Most of us will only be here for less than a century.........it seems it would be a better experience for us if we reflect on those things... ................ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 March 2008, 01:43 AM	#11
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Great post, JJ

13 March 2008, 01:47 AM	#12
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Absolutely, right on JJ. What a wonderful collection of people that's been created here. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

13 March 2008, 01:47 AM	#13
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	JJ, You are preaching to the choir my friend! A watch is a nice piece of jewelery that provides an excellent distraction from life's stresses once in a while... but nothing comes close to family and good friends. Enjoy your platty and most importantly enjoy that beautiful family... __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

13 March 2008, 01:51 AM	#14
Mort "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,001	Great post JJ. __________________ Collection Stainless DJ II Rhodium with Arabic Dial 116334, Longines RG Master Collection Chronograph Triple Date Moon, Maurice Lacroix TT Masterpiece Triple Date Moon, Vintage Gallet SS Flying Officer Chronograph

13 March 2008, 02:32 AM	#15
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Absolutely right JJ! Health and family are above everything else, no doubt

13 March 2008, 03:17 AM	#16
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Amen, my silly but lovable friend! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

13 March 2008, 03:33 AM	#17
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Good post, JJ. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

13 March 2008, 06:32 AM	#18
Tomi Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Tomi Location: Finland Posts: 165	Nice, JJ. Health and liberty. You only miss it when it's gone.

13 March 2008, 12:35 PM	#19
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Would you add friends as an additional (albeit lesser) component too? I value my friendships too, especially those who stay beside me through the tough times. I even value my new TRF friends! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

13 March 2008, 09:09 PM	#24
unclesallie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	you cannot get through life successfully without your friends. sometimes family(not in your case JJ) will abandon you, but in my experience, your friends are always there! now can someone tell me how to get big pics like the great one Kevin posted? I have billions of digital photos. do i have to buy a macro lens? and then what's the trick of having BIG photos?? best, dan

13 March 2008, 09:36 PM	#25
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Dan, I upload all my pics directly to the server using the "manage attachments" function. Basically, my shots are all taken on 5-8 megapixel digital point-n-shoot cameras; they come out to between 1.5 and 3 megs. I resize them in MS Photo Manager to about 30% original size (also has a compression function that is set for internet web-posting that makes them a little smaller). When they come out to about 200 kb, they're about right for filling up the screen on TRF without busting the size limit. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

15 March 2008, 07:31 PM	#26
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	It's about people, health, happiness and living life to the fullest. Cheers JJ, __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

15 March 2008, 08:41 PM	#27
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Nice JJ!!! Salute for you!!! For me the most important in my life is : 1. My GOD (You know who HE is...) 2. My Family (My father, wife, sons and my sisters) 3. Last but not least...My life

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