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rootbeer7 · 19 June 2015, 04:32 AM

How and when and by whom did this amazing forum start? I've looked back at the earliest pages and cried at the prices in 2005, but I'd like to know more. Wasn't sure where to place this request, so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

joe100 · 19 June 2015, 05:47 AM

First, the earth cooled, then there was TrF. Some stuff happened in between but nothing of note.

Maxy · 19 June 2015, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

First, the earth cooled, then there was TrF. Some stuff happened in between but nothing of note.

I heard something similar including that Internet was invented/started to support TRF.

rootbeer7 · 19 June 2015, 06:26 AM

You're both bloody comedians!!!!! ;)

Alcan · 19 June 2015, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

First, the earth cooled, then there was TrF. Some stuff happened in between but nothing of note.

Yep, something like that.

padi56 · 19 June 2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

How and when and by whom did this amazing forum start? I've looked back at the earliest pages and cried at the prices in 2005, but I'd like to know more. Wasn't sure where to place this request, so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

It was late 2004 early 2005 TRF was first started by the original founder Mark and with most of today's Mods.But in those early days we had then just a few loyal members around 35 in total, most of those from another well known forum but did not like how that forum was run so left to form TRF,but that's now water under the bridge. And look how we have grown over the past 10 years, so as a forum we must be very proud of its members and what TRF has achieved today, the best Rolex and other watch forum on the net.

rootbeer7 · 19 June 2015, 07:56 PM

Thank you Padi. It has both inspired me and encouraged me and the depth of knowledge is staggering. Happy Friday

1William · 19 June 2015, 08:44 PM

Thanks for the information. I'm glad we have it and thanks to the founders.

brandrea · 19 June 2015, 08:49 PM

Nice to know a bit of the history

locutus49 · 19 June 2015, 08:54 PM

The big bang, and then life formed, and then TRF.

malarky_hk · 21 June 2015, 07:59 PM

Great question, OP.

Thanks for the info Padi. Here's to the next 10 years...

rootbeer7 · 21 June 2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Great question, OP.

Thanks for the info Padi. Here's to the next 10 years...

Thanks Buddy. I'm obsessed by heritage and like our love of watches, this site has it in spade-loads

Lol-x · 22 June 2015, 09:52 PM

There are a great many people who have made TRF what it is today.

Padi56 is a classic example of the great many contributions we are privileged to enjoy.

We are blessed to have this space and opportunity to enjoy our interest in the fine art of esteemed watchmaking and community spirit.

Rags · 26 June 2015, 07:16 AM

Thanks to Steve & all the mods who keep it running so smooth. It's a wealth of knowledge not only for Rolex watches but for many other topics. I've learned a lot since becoming a member.

19 June 2015, 04:32 AM	#1
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,177	how did this incredible forum start? How and when and by whom did this amazing forum start? I've looked back at the earliest pages and cried at the prices in 2005, but I'd like to know more. Wasn't sure where to place this request, so apologies if it's in the wrong place.

19 June 2015, 05:47 AM	#2
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	First, the earth cooled, then there was TrF. Some stuff happened in between but nothing of note. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 June 2015, 09:52 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,619	There are a great many people who have made TRF what it is today. Padi56 is a classic example of the great many contributions we are privileged to enjoy. We are blessed to have this space and opportunity to enjoy our interest in the fine art of esteemed watchmaking and community spirit. __________________ *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

26 June 2015, 07:16 AM	#14
Rags 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,199	Thanks to Steve & all the mods who keep it running so smooth. It's a wealth of knowledge not only for Rolex watches but for many other topics. I've learned a lot since becoming a member. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

19 June 2015, 06:26 AM	#4
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,177	You're both bloody comedians!!!!! ;)

19 June 2015, 07:56 PM	#7
rootbeer7 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 6,177	Thank you Padi. It has both inspired me and encouraged me and the depth of knowledge is staggering. Happy Friday

19 June 2015, 08:44 PM	#8
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,138	Thanks for the information. I'm glad we have it and thanks to the founders.

19 June 2015, 08:49 PM	#9
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,617	Nice to know a bit of the history

19 June 2015, 08:54 PM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,193	The big bang, and then life formed, and then TRF.

21 June 2015, 07:59 PM	#11
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Great question, OP. Thanks for the info Padi. Here's to the next 10 years...

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