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Dagmus · 29 April 2014, 07:20 AM

Rolex Owners,

This is a pretty long story but it's one I would love to share..

25 Years ago I attended a private all boys private school in Baltimore. My parents not being wealthy struggled to get me the quality education they thought I deserved. While in this school the other kids were pretty well off I mean Porsche for first car well off and after graduation most went on to attend Ivy League schools. After four years with graduation quickly approaching a lot of kids got Rolex's for graduation gifts. My family of course struggle to get me a simple car. I vividly remember the senior trip to NYC I bought a replica Rolex to fit in I mean this thing was barely a watch no way it could pass for a Rolex. The other kids of course were not shy to point it out. I stated I'm not trying to pass it off as real I just want a reminder of what I want and a reminder to work hard so I can get it!!

Fast forward 25 years, I'm now a father of three boys my oldest is in college. I own a IT Security consulting firm and finally got a GMT from my graduation year, yes I still own the replica as a reminder.

I did buy a new Sub while I was hunting for the GMT II...

The moral of the story these watches are not about status they are about personal achievement!!!

I recently got a Rolex GMT that was made my graduation year

Shawn

GradyPhilpott · 29 April 2014, 07:21 AM

Ibtl

newu5er · 29 April 2014, 07:22 AM

Nice story. I've never owned a replica, nor have I ever thought a watch had anything to do with my success, but I understand your premise.

MonBK · 29 April 2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Ibtl

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mike · 29 April 2014, 07:25 AM

Closed.

29 April 2014, 07:20 AM	#1
Dagmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Newman Location: Fredericksburg Watch: Rolex Posts: 148	How a Poorly made Rolex Replica made me successful.. Please tell me your story.. Rolex Owners, This is a pretty long story but it's one I would love to share.. 25 Years ago I attended a private all boys private school in Baltimore. My parents not being wealthy struggled to get me the quality education they thought I deserved. While in this school the other kids were pretty well off I mean Porsche for first car well off and after graduation most went on to attend Ivy League schools. After four years with graduation quickly approaching a lot of kids got Rolex's for graduation gifts. My family of course struggle to get me a simple car. I vividly remember the senior trip to NYC I bought a replica Rolex to fit in I mean this thing was barely a watch no way it could pass for a Rolex. The other kids of course were not shy to point it out. I stated I'm not trying to pass it off as real I just want a reminder of what I want and a reminder to work hard so I can get it!! Fast forward 25 years, I'm now a father of three boys my oldest is in college. I own a IT Security consulting firm and finally got a GMT from my graduation year, yes I still own the replica as a reminder. I did buy a new Sub while I was hunting for the GMT II... The moral of the story these watches are not about status they are about personal achievement!!! I recently got a Rolex GMT that was made my graduation year Shawn

29 April 2014, 07:21 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 14060M Posts: 34,480	Ibtl __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

29 April 2014, 07:22 AM	#3
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	Nice story. I've never owned a replica, nor have I ever thought a watch had anything to do with my success, but I understand your premise.

29 April 2014, 07:25 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Closed.

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