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santaclaus2100 · 21 February 2007, 02:02 PM

Hi there everyone,

I have been visiting this forum for about 7-10 days now, before signing up a few days ago.

There is a wealth of information here, I was simply dazzled.

A little background, I have been collecting watches since the early 90's (albeit a small collection). I was a little snob in the initial years, saying that I will NEVER buy a Rolex. As it was expensive and mass produced, I could not see the value in it. Incidentally, when I was living in Sydney, I bought a 70's vintage TT DJ in jubilee. The bracelet was very loose considering how old it is.

Anyway, as the years passed, slowly I was getting disappointed with my watches.

I thought that good movements should NOT have problems. In the last 1-2 years. My Zenith El Primero (calibre 410, 3-date) was getting "hanged" at around 1120pm every night, seems not to be able to "click over".

Then, my Jaeger Le Coultre Master moon, has got a "disengaged" moon phase. I did send it back when it was still under warranty when it happened. The problem has come back again.

After researching Rolex on this forum and other numerous resources, I am quite convinced now, that I am correct to shop for my next piece, and it is going to be a Rolex.

Either a traditional black sub (if I want to be tight with money) or a TT GMT II in brown dial (16713) or if I go "crazy" maybe the 116713 will sing out to me.

I have got in touch with Ohlins (a fellow forum member) and he has pointed me in the right direction. Thanks very much, Ohlins.

Anyway, let's see what happens in the next week or so.

padi56 · 22 February 2007, 03:37 AM

Welcome to TRF sorry to hear of your watch problems, but like everything mechanical they all sometimes go wrong.

JJ Irani · 22 February 2007, 05:05 AM

Welcome to TRF, pal. Ohlins certainly did point you in the RIGHT direction!! This is a great place with a wealth of information.

Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Cheers - JJ

ABushman · 22 February 2007, 07:04 AM

Welcome to the forum!

Gedanken · 27 February 2007, 10:39 PM

Welcome aboard, Nick!

Gee, the Singaporean contingent is growing here. I see a chapter growing out of this.

Uncle-AJ · 27 February 2007, 11:10 PM

Welcome to TRF Nick and good luck with the shopping.

President · 27 February 2007, 11:35 PM

Welcome to TRF.

21 February 2007, 02:02 PM	#1
santaclaus2100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Han Location: Singapore Watch: TT GMT Master II Posts: 130	Greetings from a Newbie Hi there everyone, I have been visiting this forum for about 7-10 days now, before signing up a few days ago. There is a wealth of information here, I was simply dazzled. A little background, I have been collecting watches since the early 90's (albeit a small collection). I was a little snob in the initial years, saying that I will NEVER buy a Rolex. As it was expensive and mass produced, I could not see the value in it. Incidentally, when I was living in Sydney, I bought a 70's vintage TT DJ in jubilee. The bracelet was very loose considering how old it is. Anyway, as the years passed, slowly I was getting disappointed with my watches. I thought that good movements should NOT have problems. In the last 1-2 years. My Zenith El Primero (calibre 410, 3-date) was getting "hanged" at around 1120pm every night, seems not to be able to "click over". Then, my Jaeger Le Coultre Master moon, has got a "disengaged" moon phase. I did send it back when it was still under warranty when it happened. The problem has come back again. After researching Rolex on this forum and other numerous resources, I am quite convinced now, that I am correct to shop for my next piece, and it is going to be a Rolex. Either a traditional black sub (if I want to be tight with money) or a TT GMT II in brown dial (16713) or if I go "crazy" maybe the 116713 will sing out to me. I have got in touch with Ohlins (a fellow forum member) and he has pointed me in the right direction. Thanks very much, Ohlins. Anyway, let's see what happens in the next week or so.

22 February 2007, 03:37 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Welcome to TRF sorry to hear of your watch problems, but like everything mechanical they all sometimes go wrong. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

22 February 2007, 05:05 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, pal. Ohlins certainly did point you in the RIGHT direction!! This is a great place with a wealth of information. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

27 February 2007, 10:39 PM	#5
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Welcome aboard, Nick! Gee, the Singaporean contingent is growing here. I see a chapter growing out of this. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

27 February 2007, 11:10 PM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Nick and good luck with the shopping. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

22 February 2007, 07:04 AM	#4
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Welcome to the forum!

27 February 2007, 11:35 PM	#7
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Welcome to TRF.

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