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chad951 · 16 March 2008, 11:37 AM

Hello all,

I am a new member. My name is Chad Schmidt and I live in the bi state St. Louis area. I am currently searching for my first Rolex. I have been meaning to purchase a Rolex for a few years now but other toys have seemed to suck the old money buck clean. Well, the bucket is finally full again so a Daytona is getting priority. Plus, the wife is cool with it so you can't beat that with a stick. Anyway, I hope my stay will be enjoyable and a good learning experience to boot.

Thanks in advance,
Chad

Tools · 16 March 2008, 12:36 PM

Welcome to the forum Chad..

We'll be looking for pictures of that Daytona......

mike · 16 March 2008, 12:38 PM

Welcome!

Good luck on the hunt. The Daytona is a wonderfull piece.

chad951 · 16 March 2008, 12:49 PM

Oh crap....I just noticed that there was a new member section. Leave it to newb to post in the wrong section.

Sorry admins...you can move this thread anytime.

You guys can beat I will post some pictures of the Daytona as soon as I can. I'm hoping to have one in hand in the next few weeks so stay tuned.

Thanks again,

karmatp · 16 March 2008, 12:52 PM

Welcome and good luck with your Daytona search.

Letsgodiving · 16 March 2008, 12:57 PM

Which Daytona are you planning to get? Welcome, and looking forward to your pics & contribution.

Robb · 16 March 2008, 01:00 PM

Welcome!!

jcay · 16 March 2008, 01:06 PM

I am also a new member and planing to buy explorer 1 but still dreaming about milgauss... I will probably go to NYC in 2 weeks to check out prices and availability.
But sometimes I am not sure i am gonna be patient enought to wait another 2 weeks... I will post pictures as soon as i get it!

n9zez · 16 March 2008, 01:49 PM

Welcome and GL to you in your search.

McQ · 16 March 2008, 02:09 PM

Welcome and good luck with the Daytona search.

Art 1 · 16 March 2008, 02:32 PM

Welcome and good luck, the Daytona is a very nice one.

nsolga · 16 March 2008, 04:11 PM

Welcome sir! The Daytona is very nice indeed.... keep us informed on the search!

TARDIS · 16 March 2008, 04:15 PM

Welcome to TRF Chad.

What particular model of Daytona takes your fancy?

jasonbellevue · 16 March 2008, 05:22 PM

Welcome to TRF, best of luck with the hunt.

The FIRST one is always memorable.

frostie · 16 March 2008, 05:26 PM

Welcome to the forum

Enjoy your stay here and have a great time

kensei · 16 March 2008, 06:10 PM

Welcome to TRF

problmchylde · 16 March 2008, 06:18 PM

Welcome and enjoy your stay here.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 March 2008, 06:24 AM

Welcome to TRF, Chad!

The Daytona is a very fine watch, indeed. It's movement ranks on the Top Ten list over the best movements EVER made.

If you like, you can read my review of the SS Daytona 116520.

I hope you get one soon!

Felly Jr. · 17 March 2008, 06:29 AM

Chad, have you decided which Daytona you would like to get? I would recommend getting on the list for one of these.

PhilM · 17 March 2008, 06:36 AM

Hello and welcome to TRF

Texsubmariner · 17 March 2008, 07:40 AM

Welcome to TRF! Wow, the Daytona would make a heck of a "1st Rolex". Hope you will get it!

nsolga · 17 March 2008, 08:30 AM

That black dial daytona is smooth!

Baptistman · 17 March 2008, 08:34 AM

welcome Chad

chad951 · 17 March 2008, 02:12 PM

Thank you all for the kind words and warm reception. I just bought a Canon D40 that I need some snap time behind so expect a few pictures once the watch is in hand.

For those of you who asked which Daytona I am looking for...below is a picture of the elusive beast. I honestly can not wait. If I am unable to locate a new one with this dial I am going to try and see if Rolex will do a dial swap on any new TT for me. I will be sure to let everyone know how things go.

Thanks again,

watchlady · 17 March 2008, 02:32 PM

Welcome Chad, Congrats on you new D40 and looking forward to seeing pics when you get your new Rolex!

marshallr47 · 17 March 2008, 06:21 PM

Chat welcome to TRF. I hope you enjoy your stay here. There's a lot of great info on this forum and you will learn a lot about Rollies. Good luck on your search for the "Grail" and keep us posted when you find one.

Trurolexer · 17 March 2008, 07:50 PM

WELCOME CHAD, WELCOME JCAY!!! WELCOME TO TRF!!! Daytona is a GREAT watch!!!

16 March 2008, 11:37 AM	#1
chad951 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chad Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona Posts: 63	New member Hello all, I am a new member. My name is Chad Schmidt and I live in the bi state St. Louis area. I am currently searching for my first Rolex. I have been meaning to purchase a Rolex for a few years now but other toys have seemed to suck the old money buck clean. Well, the bucket is finally full again so a Daytona is getting priority. Plus, the wife is cool with it so you can't beat that with a stick. Anyway, I hope my stay will be enjoyable and a good learning experience to boot. Thanks in advance, Chad

16 March 2008, 12:36 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Welcome to the forum Chad.. We'll be looking for pictures of that Daytona...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 March 2008, 12:57 PM	#6
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Which Daytona are you planning to get? Welcome, and looking forward to your pics & contribution. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

16 March 2008, 01:00 PM	#7
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Welcome!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

16 March 2008, 01:49 PM	#9
n9zez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jordan Location: Indiana Watch: GMT Master II C Posts: 418	Welcome and GL to you in your search. __________________ 116710 GMT Master II Ceramic Black Bezel M Serial (HAVE) 16710 GMT Master II Coke (HAD) 16622 Yacht-Master Platinum / SS (WANT) 116509 Daytona WG Meteorite (GRAIL)

16 March 2008, 12:38 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome! Good luck on the hunt. The Daytona is a wonderfull piece.

16 March 2008, 12:49 PM	#4
chad951 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chad Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona Posts: 63	Oh crap....I just noticed that there was a new member section. Leave it to newb to post in the wrong section. Sorry admins...you can move this thread anytime. You guys can beat I will post some pictures of the Daytona as soon as I can. I'm hoping to have one in hand in the next few weeks so stay tuned. Thanks again,

16 March 2008, 12:52 PM	#5
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Welcome and good luck with your Daytona search.

16 March 2008, 01:06 PM	#8
jcay "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 12	I am also a new member and planing to buy explorer 1 but still dreaming about milgauss... I will probably go to NYC in 2 weeks to check out prices and availability. But sometimes I am not sure i am gonna be patient enought to wait another 2 weeks... I will post pictures as soon as i get it!

16 March 2008, 02:09 PM	#10
McQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: PA, USA Watch: Sub LV Posts: 72	Welcome and good luck with the Daytona search.

16 March 2008, 02:32 PM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome and good luck, the Daytona is a very nice one.

16 March 2008, 04:11 PM	#12
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	Welcome sir! The Daytona is very nice indeed.... keep us informed on the search! __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

16 March 2008, 04:15 PM	#13
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Welcome to TRF Chad. What particular model of Daytona takes your fancy?

16 March 2008, 05:22 PM	#14
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Welcome to TRF, best of luck with the hunt. The FIRST one is always memorable. __________________

16 March 2008, 05:26 PM	#15
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to the forum Enjoy your stay here and have a great time __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 March 2008, 06:10 PM	#16
kensei Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ned Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 185	Welcome to TRF

16 March 2008, 06:18 PM	#17
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Welcome and enjoy your stay here.

17 March 2008, 06:24 AM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Chad! The Daytona is a very fine watch, indeed. It's movement ranks on the Top Ten list over the best movements EVER made. If you like, you can read my review of the SS Daytona 116520. I hope you get one soon! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

17 March 2008, 06:29 AM	#19
Felly Jr. "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Felly Location: Washington State Watch: SS Daytona/GV Posts: 2,998	Chad, have you decided which Daytona you would like to get? I would recommend getting on the list for one of these.

17 March 2008, 06:36 AM	#20
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Hello and welcome to TRF

17 March 2008, 07:40 AM	#21
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Welcome to TRF! Wow, the Daytona would make a heck of a "1st Rolex". Hope you will get it! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

17 March 2008, 08:30 AM	#22
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	That black dial daytona is smooth! __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

17 March 2008, 08:34 AM	#23
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	welcome Chad __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

17 March 2008, 02:12 PM	#24
chad951 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Chad Location: St. Louis Watch: Daytona Posts: 63	Thank you all for the kind words and warm reception. I just bought a Canon D40 that I need some snap time behind so expect a few pictures once the watch is in hand. For those of you who asked which Daytona I am looking for...below is a picture of the elusive beast. I honestly can not wait. If I am unable to locate a new one with this dial I am going to try and see if Rolex will do a dial swap on any new TT for me. I will be sure to let everyone know how things go. Thanks again,

17 March 2008, 02:32 PM	#25
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Welcome Chad, Congrats on you new D40 and looking forward to seeing pics when you get your new Rolex! __________________ Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234 Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White

17 March 2008, 06:21 PM	#26
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Chat welcome to TRF. I hope you enjoy your stay here. There's a lot of great info on this forum and you will learn a lot about Rollies. Good luck on your search for the "Grail" and keep us posted when you find one. __________________ Ron

17 March 2008, 07:50 PM	#27
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	WELCOME CHAD, WELCOME JCAY!!! WELCOME TO TRF!!! Daytona is a GREAT watch!!!

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