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Alcan · 25 December 2010, 01:51 PM

Is it just me, or in the last few years have we become subjected to dozens of one time newbies with the same theme, more or less:

"Hi. I have a watch. What is it worth?"

t e x · 25 December 2010, 02:44 PM

Haha Al, I saw the thread title and thought you were pulling a joke. Well since I joined and been here consistently, there's been a number of those one off threads...

paverman · 25 December 2010, 03:33 PM

I bet there's a bunch of regulars on the forum with 1000's of posts that started out in much the same fashion.

It seems like a popular "beginner" type question, hopefully to be followed by years of participation.

figbo · 26 December 2010, 02:01 AM

Can I take a shower with my watch?

HL65 · 26 December 2010, 02:10 AM

Do you sleep with your Rolex on...Do you leave the stickers on....How much does an AD pay for a watch....Is the GMT M 3186 worth more money.....Do you wear two watches on your wrist....Here is to a better 2011--more interesting topics please!!!! Merry Christmas all!!!

Badfish179 · 26 December 2010, 02:12 AM

I bought the same Rolex that was used by SEALS in Viet Nam. I was wondering...do you think it would be O.K. if I swim with it? I put tape on the edges so it doesn't get scratched. Oh and by the way...do you think it would hurt the watch if I sleep with it on?

MonBK · 26 December 2010, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Do you sleep with your Rolex on...Do you leave the stickers on....How much does an AD pay for a watch....Is the GMT M 3186 worth more money.....Do you wear two watches on your wrist....Here is to a better 2011--more interesting topics please!!!! Merry Christmas all!!!

I'm glad you posted those questions as I'd like to know the answers as well.

Mosco · 26 December 2010, 02:15 AM

It's 1:47 p.m. on Tuesday. What are you wearing?

Cannop · 26 December 2010, 03:42 AM

You forgot "Does your crown stay upright when screwed in?"

Watchdog · 26 December 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

It's 1:47 p.m. on Tuesday. What are you wearing?

Welshwatchman · 26 December 2010, 03:54 AM

... but would Rolex beat Omega in a fist fight?

I can't get enough of those.

JJ Irani · 26 December 2010, 04:11 AM

And the most annoying question of them all.............do you wear your watch on the right hand or left hand??

And even more annoying is the number of guys who actually answer that stupid question.

Like at the end of the thread anyone's even going to remember whether Tom, Dick or Harry wears the watch around his left hand, right hand or even around his friggin' neck!!!

JJ

tfduff723 · 26 December 2010, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Is it just me, or in the last few years have we become subjected to dozens of one time newbies with the same theme, more or less:

"Hi. I have a watch. What is it worth?"

One meeellliiiion doallars!

Not sure how to spell the way Dr. Evil says $1 million

gmh1013 · 26 December 2010, 06:17 AM

I'll give you 10 bucks for any rolex

tfduff723 · 26 December 2010, 07:56 AM

Let's not forget the classic..."how do I wind my watch?"

moviefreak · 26 December 2010, 09:29 AM

and the swindle or swirl your watch gently before winding it... that is crazy talk...

JBat · 26 December 2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Is it just me, or in the last few years have we become subjected to dozens of one time newbies with the same theme, more or less:

"Hi. I have a watch. What is it worth?"

No, it's not just you, Al. No introductions, no nothing, just a demanding post. More than a little annoying.

swatty · 26 December 2010, 07:11 PM

My watch keeps stopping, does it need a new battery ?

jcherskine · 26 December 2010, 09:39 PM

I forgot to take my sub off when I went swimming....what do I do now?

rajurama · 26 December 2010, 09:55 PM

My rolex jus stopped!!! Hows it possible its new! shouldnt the batteries last longer!!!

padi56 · 26 December 2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Is it just me, or in the last few years have we become subjected to dozens of one time newbies with the same theme, more or less:

"Hi. I have a watch. What is it worth?"

Would agree Al afraid today with many especially with Rolex its all now £££$$$ and nothing else.Which IMHO is quite sad as in my day you bought the watch because you wanted too.And knowing that watch would last with a little care a life time.Today its mostly will this or that go up in value how much is this worth with X or Y movement will it be worth more etc,today its now mostly $$$$$£££££.

Nicko · 26 December 2010, 10:59 PM

Or the infamous "I found it in the back of my safe."

HL65 · 26 December 2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Would agree Al afraid today with many especially with Rolex its all now £££$$$ and nothing else.Which IMHO is quite sad as in my day you bought the watch because you wanted too.And knowing that watch would last with a little care a life time.Today its mostly will this or that go up in value how much is this worth with X or Y movement will it be worth more etc,today its now mostly $$$$$£££££.

Well said Peter--couldn't agree more with you!!

kareemthedream33 · 27 December 2010, 01:57 AM

The noob questions can be annoying but I usually try to answer them as long as the author seems sincere. We all started out at some point with little to no knowledge and had to get the foundation for our information from somewhere. Answering such questions ensures a healthy and active TRF that will continue to grow.

Tsuami · 27 December 2010, 02:24 AM

Well you can agree with me or not but as every reason stated above is the reason why i don't post on this forum that often!

I know we all have a passion for rolex, that being said i had one question that i posted on the forum about a 118238 DD diamond clarity and my question was answered.

All the other conversations can fall by wayside because they really do not have any significance, just my 2 Cents.

mjm800 · 27 December 2010, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

Is it just me, or in the last few years have we become subjected to dozens of one time newbies with the same theme, more or less:

"Hi. I have a watch. What is it worth?"

Most are really not asking what it's worth, rather they are asking how obvious of a fake is this watch.

nowzen · 27 December 2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko

Or the infamous "I found it in the back of my safe."

Wouldn't it be wonderful to be rich enough that I need a safe AND rich enough that I could own a Rolex that I forgot I had.

HaaaaHaaaa

allegedly · 28 December 2010, 02:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up guys.....with hindsight, as a newbie on here it was about to get very embarrassing.!! Damn, I've run out of questions....
Rob

It gets wet ok...
On the left.......
Need to move my wrist more................
Bit too late to use the tape protectors..
Not a lot to someone else, priceless to me.....
Everyday, Tuesday or not....

Mosco · 28 December 2010, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allegedly

Thanks for the heads up guys.....with hindsight, as a newbie on here it was about to get very embarrassing.!! Damn, I've run out of questions....
Rob

It gets wet ok...
On the left.......
Need to move my wrist more................
Bit too late to use the tape protectors..
Not a lot to someone else, priceless to me.....
Everyday, Tuesday or not....

Now here's a good sport!

We all started somewhere (needless to say my beginning here wasn't the smoothest), but it's all about how we choose to continue.

allegedly · 28 December 2010, 02:38 AM

Hehehe....thanks Greg! This forum is a constant way of finding out that I didn't know I didn't know that!
By the way, great quote by Hunter.
Rob

25 December 2010, 01:51 PM	#1
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25 December 2010, 02:44 PM	#2
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HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,301	Do you sleep with your Rolex on...Do you leave the stickers on....How much does an AD pay for a watch....Is the GMT M 3186 worth more money.....Do you wear two watches on your wrist....Here is to a better 2011--more interesting topics please!!!! Merry Christmas all!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 December 2010, 02:12 AM	#6
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I bought the same Rolex that was used by SEALS in Viet Nam. I was wondering...do you think it would be O.K. if I swim with it? I put tape on the edges so it doesn't get scratched. Oh and by the way...do you think it would hurt the watch if I sleep with it on? __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

25 December 2010, 03:33 PM	#3
paverman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ken Location: Illinois Watch: Too many Posts: 2,870	I bet there's a bunch of regulars on the forum with 1000's of posts that started out in much the same fashion. It seems like a popular "beginner" type question, hopefully to be followed by years of participation.

26 December 2010, 02:15 AM	#8
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26 December 2010, 03:42 AM	#9
Cannop "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Duncan Location: UK Watch: Lots Posts: 443	You forgot "Does your crown stay upright when screwed in?" __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten" - Sir Henry Royce (1863 -1933) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

26 December 2010, 03:54 AM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	... but would Rolex beat Omega in a fist fight? I can't get enough of those. __________________ ..33

26 December 2010, 04:11 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	And the most annoying question of them all.............do you wear your watch on the right hand or left hand?? And even more annoying is the number of guys who actually answer that stupid question. Like at the end of the thread anyone's even going to remember whether Tom, Dick or Harry wears the watch around his left hand, right hand or even around his friggin' neck!!! JJ

26 December 2010, 06:17 AM	#14
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	I'll give you 10 bucks for any rolex

26 December 2010, 07:56 AM	#15
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Let's not forget the classic..."how do I wind my watch?"

26 December 2010, 09:29 AM	#16
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	and the swindle or swirl your watch gently before winding it... that is crazy talk... __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

26 December 2010, 07:11 PM	#18
swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	My watch keeps stopping, does it need a new battery ?

26 December 2010, 09:39 PM	#19
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	I forgot to take my sub off when I went swimming....what do I do now?

26 December 2010, 09:55 PM	#20
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,139	My rolex jus stopped!!! Hows it possible its new! shouldnt the batteries last longer!!! __________________ रोलेक्स

26 December 2010, 10:59 PM	#22
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Or the infamous "I found it in the back of my safe."

27 December 2010, 01:57 AM	#24
kareemthedream33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,748	The noob questions can be annoying but I usually try to answer them as long as the author seems sincere. We all started out at some point with little to no knowledge and had to get the foundation for our information from somewhere. Answering such questions ensures a healthy and active TRF that will continue to grow.

27 December 2010, 02:24 AM	#25
Tsuami Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: John Location: east chicago Watch: 18238 DD Posts: 53	Well you can agree with me or not but as every reason stated above is the reason why i don't post on this forum that often! I know we all have a passion for rolex, that being said i had one question that i posted on the forum about a 118238 DD diamond clarity and my question was answered. All the other conversations can fall by wayside because they really do not have any significance, just my 2 Cents.

28 December 2010, 02:23 AM	#28
allegedly "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: UK Watch: My Sea Dweller Posts: 62	Ahhh.... Thanks for the heads up guys.....with hindsight, as a newbie on here it was about to get very embarrassing.!! Damn, I've run out of questions.... Rob It gets wet ok... On the left....... Need to move my wrist more................ Bit too late to use the tape protectors.. Not a lot to someone else, priceless to me..... Everyday, Tuesday or not.... __________________ Please do not try to read between the lines with me, you'll find there's nothing there!

28 December 2010, 02:38 AM	#30
allegedly "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: UK Watch: My Sea Dweller Posts: 62	Ahhh.... Hehehe....thanks Greg! This forum is a constant way of finding out that I didn't know I didn't know that! By the way, great quote by Hunter. Rob __________________ Please do not try to read between the lines with me, you'll find there's nothing there!

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