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Lindsay · 26 July 2008, 12:15 AM

Hi all,

Just want to say hello to everyone here.

I have lurked forn the past month or so reading, enjoying and gathering information and for that I am most grateful.

I first got interested in Rolex as a watch when I started work as a trainee trader in financial derivatives markets when I left school. It seemed that the uniform of a successful derivs trader back in the early 90's was not complete unless there was either a SS or TT Sub on their wrist. I looked up to these guys, as anyone in my situation would and decided that when I could afford it I would need to own one.

Fortunately that time came sooner rather that later and I was able to secure a SS Sub for AUD 3,200 duty free before an o/s trip in 1997.

Putting the piece on my wrist as the aircraft took off from SYD heading to Charles De Gaulle was great but gave me no indication of the obsession that was to follow.

Here we are now 10 years later and that faithful sub is still on my left wrist, occasionally swapped for her TT sister (purchased in Singapore 2007).

My AD has promised me the next (maybe last) SD she gets so am looking to add to my collection soon.

I know everyone here likes photos and I will oblige when someone tells me how take/ post them!

Thanks

toph · 26 July 2008, 12:40 AM

Hi Lindsay - thats a good deal you got on that watch!!
welcome to TRF

Lindsay · 26 July 2008, 12:47 AM

Thanks for the welcome Toph. I will say though that 3.2k AUD back then seemed like a fortune!

Cheers

DSJ · 26 July 2008, 12:55 AM

Welcome to TRF Lindsay!

Lindsay · 26 July 2008, 01:18 AM

Thanks David, the welcome is much appreciated. Any tips on photos?

I have the aformentioned Subs that I am keen to photograph but am thinking that I might need a pro for the macro shots...?

Cheers.

LaHora · 26 July 2008, 02:11 AM

Welcome! Here's a tutorial that Uncle AJ posted a while back on posting pictures:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

kcmo · 26 July 2008, 07:12 AM

Hi Lindsay and welcome! Sounds like you have a great pair already!

frostie · 26 July 2008, 07:38 AM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here

Lindsay · 26 July 2008, 11:40 AM

Thanks for the replies gents. I am thinking of getting some professional photos done to a) post here and b) to save in case I ever flip them (unlikely but you never know)

Cheers

mike · 26 July 2008, 11:10 PM

Welcome Lindsay, great to have you here.

Tools · 27 July 2008, 02:40 AM

Welcome to the Forum...

Jimbits76 · 27 July 2008, 07:15 AM

Welcome to TRF Lindsay.

J

ROLEX MAN · 29 July 2008, 10:26 PM

hallo and welcome to the madness!

pwrslider · 30 July 2008, 10:20 PM

Welcome Lindsay!!! Lets see those pics!

mfer · 30 July 2008, 11:59 PM

Welcome! How about some pics of those beauties.

26 July 2008, 12:15 AM	#1
Lindsay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 4	Introduction Hi all, Just want to say hello to everyone here. I have lurked forn the past month or so reading, enjoying and gathering information and for that I am most grateful. I first got interested in Rolex as a watch when I started work as a trainee trader in financial derivatives markets when I left school. It seemed that the uniform of a successful derivs trader back in the early 90's was not complete unless there was either a SS or TT Sub on their wrist. I looked up to these guys, as anyone in my situation would and decided that when I could afford it I would need to own one. Fortunately that time came sooner rather that later and I was able to secure a SS Sub for AUD 3,200 duty free before an o/s trip in 1997. Putting the piece on my wrist as the aircraft took off from SYD heading to Charles De Gaulle was great but gave me no indication of the obsession that was to follow. Here we are now 10 years later and that faithful sub is still on my left wrist, occasionally swapped for her TT sister (purchased in Singapore 2007). My AD has promised me the next (maybe last) SD she gets so am looking to add to my collection soon. I know everyone here likes photos and I will oblige when someone tells me how take/ post them! Thanks

26 July 2008, 12:40 AM	#2
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Hi Lindsay - thats a good deal you got on that watch!! welcome to TRF __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

26 July 2008, 12:55 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Welcome to TRF Lindsay! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

26 July 2008, 07:38 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

27 July 2008, 02:40 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,499	Welcome to the Forum... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 July 2008, 12:47 AM	#3
Lindsay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 4	Thanks for the welcome Toph. I will say though that 3.2k AUD back then seemed like a fortune! Cheers

26 July 2008, 01:18 AM	#5
Lindsay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 4	Thanks David, the welcome is much appreciated. Any tips on photos? I have the aformentioned Subs that I am keen to photograph but am thinking that I might need a pro for the macro shots...? Cheers.

26 July 2008, 02:11 AM	#6
LaHora Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Enrique Location: USA Posts: 20	Welcome! Here's a tutorial that Uncle AJ posted a while back on posting pictures: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

26 July 2008, 07:12 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Hi Lindsay and welcome! Sounds like you have a great pair already!

26 July 2008, 11:40 AM	#9
Lindsay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Posts: 4	Thanks for the replies gents. I am thinking of getting some professional photos done to a) post here and b) to save in case I ever flip them (unlikely but you never know) Cheers

26 July 2008, 11:10 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome Lindsay, great to have you here.

27 July 2008, 07:15 AM	#12
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Welcome to TRF Lindsay. J

29 July 2008, 10:26 PM	#13
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,716	hallo and welcome to the madness! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

30 July 2008, 10:20 PM	#14
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Welcome Lindsay!!! Lets see those pics! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

30 July 2008, 11:59 PM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	Welcome! How about some pics of those beauties. __________________ member#3242

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