The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Miscellaneous Forums > New Members
Reload this Page New from GA
Register FAQ Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 9 March 2013, 03:22 AM   #1
ParsonBrown
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
New from GA
Howdy folks!

New guy checking in here. I came across the site after joining WUS a few weeks ago while looking for a new watch. I picked up a couple of nice watches...Seiko 5 and a nice Smiths Everest...over the past 3-4 weeks. I really like both of them, but I'm more of a one watch guy. Just based on the Citizen I replaced and the two new purchases this month...ONE Rolex may end up being cheaper in the long run ...if I don't stop the buying NOW! I attached a little pic of my Smiths on a Nato...

So I'm looking possibly to get a Rolex to get me by until my time is up LOL! I'm trying to decide between an Explorer I or Submariner. Closest AD is over an hour away, and I hope to visit in the next couple weeks. Personally, I don't have to buy new...but I also value a good relationship with someone local.

I'm in no rush to buy so I'm reading and learning a good bit on TRF. So far most of my questions have been pretty basic and the ones that get beat to deat ...
Attached Images
File Type: jpeg SE3.jpeg (64.2 KB, 51 views)
ParsonBrown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 11:23 AM   #2
sea-dweller
"TRF" Member
 
sea-dweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
Welcome!
sea-dweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 11:56 AM   #3
incontrol
"TRF" Member
 
incontrol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 10,355
Welcome to the forum!
__________________
Patek Philippe
Rolex
incontrol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 12:22 PM   #4
malarky_hk
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: ...
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,466
Welcome to TRF.
malarky_hk is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 12:53 PM   #5
Psmith
"TRF" Member
 
Psmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
Welcome!
__________________
Psmith is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 04:05 PM   #6
TSW
"TRF" Member
 
TSW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
Welcome
__________________

AP Owners Club
IG @swiss.watch.connection
TSW is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 10:37 PM   #7
ParsonBrown
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
Thanks for the welcome!
ParsonBrown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9 March 2013, 10:46 PM   #8
AmbSteve
"TRF" Member
 
AmbSteve's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: San Angelo, TX
Watch: Rlx,Omega,JLC,Breg
Posts: 1,699
Welcome! Definitely don't want to rush the decision on what to get so take some time to check out the forum and see what sings to you
__________________
AmbSteve is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 March 2013, 12:13 AM   #9
Lol-x
Facilitator
 
Lol-x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,553
Welcome

That "Smiths" is a very nice watch indeed
It looks very similar to a vintage Rolex Explorer 1016.

I would suggest that you look at a Submariner or a GMT. Buying new is not always the best and there are some remarkably good vintage Rolex watches around.

You know they don't make them like they used to. That doesn't mean that the newer models are worse, they are very well made, however, vintage cool is something you cannot get from a brand new watch.

Enjoy
__________________

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
Lol-x is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 March 2013, 01:40 AM   #10
HL65
TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
 
HL65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,981
Welcome to TRF!
__________________

SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT
HL65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 March 2013, 03:50 AM   #11
eric23
"TRF" Member
 
eric23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
Posts: 9,595
Welcome to TRF!
eric23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 March 2013, 04:22 AM   #12
ParsonBrown
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lol-x View Post
Welcome

That "Smiths" is a very nice watch indeed
It looks very similar to a vintage Rolex Explorer 1016.

I would suggest that you look at a Submariner or a GMT. Buying new is not always the best and there are some remarkably good vintage Rolex watches around.

You know they don't make them like they used to. That doesn't mean that the newer models are worse, they are very well made, however, vintage cool is something you cannot get from a brand new watch.

Enjoy
I hear you. I'm comfortable either way...new or used. I definitely feel myself leaning Sub, but we will see. Got to get a few on the wrist and go from there!

I'm already liking the deals on the sales section...accidentally ended up in the vintage subforum and I could see where that would get tempting real quick too...be still my beating wallet...I mean heart :)
ParsonBrown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10 March 2013, 06:56 AM   #13
77T
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
77T's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,891
Welcome to TRF from another Georgian!
__________________


Does anyone really know what time it is?
77T is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 March 2013, 03:32 AM   #14
1675-David
"TRF" Member
 
1675-David's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 6,060
Hello and Welcome to TRF!!
1675-David is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 March 2013, 08:17 PM   #15
mrbill2mrbill2
"TRF" Member
 
mrbill2mrbill2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Mr. Bill
Location: South Florida
Watch: 16610
Posts: 6,148
Welcome to TRF!

__________________
Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13
mrbill2mrbill2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 March 2013, 10:16 PM   #16
ParsonBrown
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
Quote:
Originally Posted by 77T View Post
Welcome to TRF from another Georgian!
WOW! They let multiple people from GA on the site. Must be a decent place
ParsonBrown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 March 2013, 03:35 PM   #17
rwolfhaus123
"TRF" Member
 
rwolfhaus123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Robert
Location: Houston
Watch: Zenith El Primero
Posts: 219
go dawgs!
rwolfhaus123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12 March 2013, 05:15 PM   #18
Watchonisto
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Alex
Location: European Union
Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM
Posts: 4,344
Welcome
Watchonisto is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 March 2013, 03:01 AM   #19
ParsonBrown
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
Quote:
Originally Posted by rwolfhaus123 View Post
go dawgs!
I may live in GA, but go Gators!

Not sure what could be more violent...Rolex vs Omega or Gators vs Dawgs

For me I don't worked up too much over either debate...but still go Gators!
ParsonBrown is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 March 2013, 09:42 AM   #20
rwolfhaus123
"TRF" Member
 
rwolfhaus123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Robert
Location: Houston
Watch: Zenith El Primero
Posts: 219
Well in that case, go Gators and Johnny Football hopes to see you guys in the 2013 SEC Championship...should of "had us some gator" this year, it was early and we just didn't quite know how good we were! Wonder what time the game will be? I better bring a accurate watch! ;-)

Go Aggies, Gig'em!
rwolfhaus123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 March 2013, 10:23 AM   #21
nick c
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
Welcome!
nick c is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 14 March 2013, 05:51 AM   #22
mjclark32
"TRF" Member
 
mjclark32's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
Welcome
__________________
mjclark32 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 March 2013, 05:02 AM   #23
new-owner
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Jack
Location: Bristol
Watch: Gmt, Ranger
Posts: 33
Icon6
Welcome! Happy Rolex hunting
new-owner is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado


*Banners Of The Month*
 This space is provided to horological resources.



Contact Us - The Rolex Forums - Archive - Top


Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.