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Eric88 · 12 December 2011, 01:52 PM

Hey TRF,

It still seems like yesterday that I became enamored with Rolex watches and found my way over to TRF after a year+ at other watch forums. I remember TRF had an allure of being a very elite "member's only" type club and so I was a little hesitant about whether I'd fit in with my limited Rolex credentials. I've found that this forum is extremely friendly and helpful. It is one of my favorite internet destinations and I'd like to thank everyone for making it such a cool place.

To recollect and reminisce, I was a late-blooming WIS, having tapped into watches in the past 3 years with an initial heavy fall into Omega models. I found Rolex fairly quickly and have now been through a number of them with more still to come. I tried a Sub 14060M early and then a 16610LV that really hooked me into this Rolex sports watch craze.

I initially posted about my experience with reversing the clasp for small wrists. Kinda boring in retrospect, but was exciting to me at the time, LOL.

Another early thread was all about my pride in doing a Sub LV bezel swap. This was one of my earliest Rolex loves and I still think I'll get another one someday.

Around that same time, I picked up my first "project watch," a 16700 I remember buying for a song <$2500 and getting all serviced and nice. I still question my motives for selling it.

After my love affair with these models, I was totally smitten by the Sub-C, a watch that hooked me really hard and I loved it for a long time. I will probably own this one again in the future as it really is pretty (but those lugs are sooooo wide, LOL.

After wearing this one non-stop for 6 months or longer, I started to dip my toes into vintage Rolex watches. This led to the sale of my beloved Sub-C. What came next? A nice luminova red Sub. It was a beauty.

Then what? I traded it for a modern 16600 Sea Dweller. So you'll notice I can't quite decide, much like many others on this forum, heh heh.

I was darn convinced that this SD would be my one and only watch, but no way could that come true. Within a few months, I scored another sweet vintage Sub 1680 that remains with me.

I left out a number of others that have quickly been caught and released. We know how that goes. What's next for me? Not sure. I think I'm hooked by the notion of having 1-2 uber modern Rolexes and 1-2 vintage Rolexes. I'll keep a 1680 or 5513 near to me and either my SD or something like the new 42mm Explorer II. We shall see!

I have really enjoyed being a part of this community! I've learned a lot and would like to think that my posts have been more about quality vs. quantity.

Regards,
Eric

bgriz · 12 December 2011, 01:58 PM

Congrats on 1000

77T · 12 December 2011, 02:01 PM

Nice journey - congrats

sleddog · 12 December 2011, 02:02 PM

Nice post Eric!

You've had some great pieces there. Hopefully some will stick eventually!

Good job on the first 1K. It's gets easier from there!

wantonebad · 12 December 2011, 02:03 PM

you sir have very fine taste! Nice pieces!

nauticajoe · 12 December 2011, 02:03 PM

Congrats on the 1K!

dddrees · 12 December 2011, 09:05 PM

Congrats on 1K Eric.

Very nice collection.

MoBe · 12 December 2011, 09:14 PM

Flying a kite eh ?

Very interesting,I don`t think I`ve seen that on this forum before.

Lol-x · 12 December 2011, 09:20 PM

Yes that kite photo is very cool

Congrats on the 1K and thank you for your 'quality' contributions, its been a pleasure having you here

Interesting that you started off with modern and then as your tastes evolved you went to vintage. I agree there is a place for both modern and vintage in ones life.

HL65 · 12 December 2011, 09:30 PM

Congrats on 1k...Keep em coming!!

1675-David · 12 December 2011, 09:32 PM

well done Erik!!

Art 1 · 12 December 2011, 09:36 PM

Congrats.

Cru Jones · 12 December 2011, 09:53 PM

nice post, story and pix. thanks!

azguy · 13 December 2011, 12:44 AM

Thanks for sharing, pretty good with a camera too

daunwaun · 13 December 2011, 12:47 AM

Congrats and what a great 1000th post!!

eric23 · 13 December 2011, 12:47 AM

Congrats!

Dan2010 · 13 December 2011, 12:48 AM

Eric its been great traveling on this watch journey together. I know you and I have had some interesting talks about this watch craze we have been addicted to. Looks like neither of us won the bet............we are both too weak!

matt4hand · 13 December 2011, 12:51 AM

Good work Eric!
I love seeing my 1680 on your arm! I question my selling that watch as well.
Matt

Hooper · 13 December 2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Hey TRF,

It still seems like yesterday that I became enamored with Rolex watches and found my way over to TRF after a year+ at other watch forums. I remember TRF had an allure of being a very elite "member's only" type club and so I was a little hesitant about whether I'd fit in with my limited Rolex credentials. I've found that this forum is extremely friendly and helpful. It is one of my favorite internet destinations and I'd like to thank everyone for making it such a cool place.

To recollect and reminisce, I was a late-blooming WIS, having tapped into watches in the past 3 years with an initial heavy fall into Omega models. I found Rolex fairly quickly and have now been through a number of them with more still to come. I tried a Sub 14060M early and then a 16610LV that really hooked me into this Rolex sports watch craze.

I initially posted about my experience with reversing the clasp for small wrists. Kinda boring in retrospect, but was exciting to me at the time, LOL.

Another early thread was all about my pride in doing a Sub LV bezel swap. This was one of my earliest Rolex loves and I still think I'll get another one someday.

Around that same time, I picked up my first "project watch," a 16700 I remember buying for a song <$2500 and getting all serviced and nice. I still question my motives for selling it.

After my love affair with these models, I was totally smitten by the Sub-C, a watch that hooked me really hard and I loved it for a long time. I will probably own this one again in the future as it really is pretty (but those lugs are sooooo wide, LOL.

After wearing this one non-stop for 6 months or longer, I started to dip my toes into vintage Rolex watches. This led to the sale of my beloved Sub-C. What came next? A nice luminova red Sub. It was a beauty.

Then what? I traded it for a modern 16600 Sea Dweller. So you'll notice I can't quite decide, much like many others on this forum, heh heh.

I was darn convinced that this SD would be my one and only watch, but no way could that come true. Within a few months, I scored another sweet vintage Sub 1680 that remains with me.

I left out a number of others that have quickly been caught and released. We know how that goes. What's next for me? Not sure. I think I'm hooked by the notion of having 1-2 uber modern Rolexes and 1-2 vintage Rolexes. I'll keep a 1680 or 5513 near to me and either my SD or something like the new 42mm Explorer II. We shall see!

I have really enjoyed being a part of this community! I've learned a lot and would like to think that my posts have been more about quality vs. quantity.

Regards,
Eric

I too am fast approaching the 1000 mark !!, it certainly does seem like yesterday ! I love this site, and all the friendly folks on board and those that have passed (RIP JJ)

alexxelor · 13 December 2011, 02:35 AM

congrats !

MortgageGuy · 13 December 2011, 04:13 AM

Well Done!!! To another 1000

yannis · 13 December 2011, 04:37 AM

Congrats Eric!!!

FeelingTheBlues · 13 December 2011, 04:39 AM

Congratulations Eric, keep them coming and spoil us more with your pictures!

TSW · 13 December 2011, 05:54 AM

Well done Eric!
Here's too many more

12 December 2011, 01:52 PM	#1
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	My humble 1000th post! Hey TRF, It still seems like yesterday that I became enamored with Rolex watches and found my way over to TRF after a year+ at other watch forums. I remember TRF had an allure of being a very elite "member's only" type club and so I was a little hesitant about whether I'd fit in with my limited Rolex credentials. I've found that this forum is extremely friendly and helpful. It is one of my favorite internet destinations and I'd like to thank everyone for making it such a cool place. To recollect and reminisce, I was a late-blooming WIS, having tapped into watches in the past 3 years with an initial heavy fall into Omega models. I found Rolex fairly quickly and have now been through a number of them with more still to come. I tried a Sub 14060M early and then a 16610LV that really hooked me into this Rolex sports watch craze. I initially posted about my experience with reversing the clasp for small wrists. Kinda boring in retrospect, but was exciting to me at the time, LOL. Another early thread was all about my pride in doing a Sub LV bezel swap. This was one of my earliest Rolex loves and I still think I'll get another one someday. Around that same time, I picked up my first "project watch," a 16700 I remember buying for a song <$2500 and getting all serviced and nice. I still question my motives for selling it. After my love affair with these models, I was totally smitten by the Sub-C, a watch that hooked me really hard and I loved it for a long time. I will probably own this one again in the future as it really is pretty (but those lugs are sooooo wide, LOL. After wearing this one non-stop for 6 months or longer, I started to dip my toes into vintage Rolex watches. This led to the sale of my beloved Sub-C. What came next? A nice luminova red Sub. It was a beauty. Then what? I traded it for a modern 16600 Sea Dweller. So you'll notice I can't quite decide, much like many others on this forum, heh heh. I was darn convinced that this SD would be my one and only watch, but no way could that come true. Within a few months, I scored another sweet vintage Sub 1680 that remains with me. I left out a number of others that have quickly been caught and released. We know how that goes. What's next for me? Not sure. I think I'm hooked by the notion of having 1-2 uber modern Rolexes and 1-2 vintage Rolexes. I'll keep a 1680 or 5513 near to me and either my SD or something like the new 42mm Explorer II. We shall see! I have really enjoyed being a part of this community! I've learned a lot and would like to think that my posts have been more about quality vs. quantity. Regards, Eric

12 December 2011, 01:58 PM	#2
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Congrats on 1000 __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

12 December 2011, 02:01 PM	#3
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,940	Nice journey - congrats __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

12 December 2011, 02:02 PM	#4
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Nice post Eric! You've had some great pieces there. Hopefully some will stick eventually! Good job on the first 1K. It's gets easier from there! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

12 December 2011, 02:03 PM	#5
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	you sir have very fine taste! Nice pieces! __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

12 December 2011, 02:03 PM	#6
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats on the 1K!

12 December 2011, 09:05 PM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats on 1K Eric. Very nice collection. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 December 2011, 09:14 PM	#8
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Flying a kite eh ? Very interesting,I don`t think I`ve seen that on this forum before.

12 December 2011, 09:20 PM	#9
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,559	Yes that kite photo is very cool Congrats on the 1K and thank you for your 'quality' contributions, its been a pleasure having you here Interesting that you started off with modern and then as your tastes evolved you went to vintage. I agree there is a place for both modern and vintage in ones life. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 December 2011, 09:30 PM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Congrats on 1k...Keep em coming!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 December 2011, 09:32 PM	#11
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	well done Erik!!

12 December 2011, 09:36 PM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats.

12 December 2011, 09:53 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,261	nice post, story and pix. thanks!

13 December 2011, 12:44 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Thanks for sharing, pretty good with a camera too

13 December 2011, 12:47 AM	#15
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Congrats and what a great 1000th post!! __________________ DAUNWAUN

13 December 2011, 12:47 AM	#16
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Congrats!

13 December 2011, 12:48 AM	#17
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Eric its been great traveling on this watch journey together. I know you and I have had some interesting talks about this watch craze we have been addicted to. Looks like neither of us won the bet............we are both too weak!

13 December 2011, 12:51 AM	#18
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	Good work Eric! I love seeing my 1680 on your arm! I question my selling that watch as well. Matt

13 December 2011, 02:35 AM	#20
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	congrats !

13 December 2011, 04:13 AM	#21
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Well Done!!! To another 1000 __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

13 December 2011, 04:37 AM	#22
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats Eric!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 December 2011, 04:39 AM	#23
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Congratulations Eric, keep them coming and spoil us more with your pictures! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

13 December 2011, 05:54 AM	#24
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Well done Eric! Here's too many more __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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