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Atl · 2 July 2009, 01:51 PM

Who here has the most Rolexes? Tudors do not count, nor do sheep named Rolex (JJ), nor children named Rolex (god forbid!). So who is the biggest, baddest, TRF'er EVER! Who has the biggest collection??

10?
20?
30 Rolexes??

(Sorry if this has been asked before)

TheVTCGuy · 2 July 2009, 01:54 PM

I submit myself for the sickest member.... I only have one Rolex... but still thing I'm pretty strange....

Taffi Abernathy · 2 July 2009, 02:28 PM

Is the relevant issue here number of watches or the amount of money spent? A member might have multiple SS watches, but two President or platinum models cost more.

SLS · 2 July 2009, 03:43 PM

If Mike Wood is a member, he has over 150!
Scott

allanofcalifornia · 2 July 2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

If Mike Wood is a member, he has over 150!
Scott

WOW! What does one do with over 150 Rolexes?

Allan

Porsche · 2 July 2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

WOW! What does one do with over 150 Rolexes?

Allan

Whatever you want

You could use them as paperweights.

You could hang them around the house or from teh ceiling like decorations or make a candelabra
Maybe tie them all together as a boat anchor (they're waterproof remember!)
leave one in every room and corner of the house so you could swap watches at anytime within arms reach

I'm sure you guys could come up with more ideas....

Jocke · 2 July 2009, 07:38 PM

I use to be the sickest one, but that have nothing to do with how many watches I have.

Jocke

Idle Swede · 2 July 2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to be the sickest one, but that have nothing to do with how many watches I have.

Jocke

You still are.....

Trurolexer · 2 July 2009, 07:46 PM

TEMPOKING aka Mr. BIG A

You Guys will shock if you know how many Rolexes he have in His collection.

He's my mentor.

padi56 · 2 July 2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

Is the relevant issue here number of watches or the amount of money spent? A member might have multiple SS watches, but two President or platinum models cost more.

Have to agree and who is going to brag who's got the biggest collection of Rolex or any other watches.This is a public forum and such details should be kept private.Today with some quite simple checks you can find a lot of details from forums. I am sure we would not like to give details of say what you earn etc but the amount of Rolex watches equate to a lot of cash.And when TRF was started just over 4 years ago it was by group of guys who loved Rolex plus other watches.But most of all it was for the friendship.And to belong to TRF you don't even have to a watch of any description
.

44racer · 2 July 2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by allanofcalifornia

WOW! What does one do with over 150 Rolexes?

Allan

If I had 150 Rolexes I know what my Christmas tree would look like!

SeamasterGMT · 2 July 2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree and who is going to brag who's got the biggest collection of Rolex or any other watches.This is a public forum and such details should be kept private.Today with some quite simple checks you can find a lot of details from forums. I am sure we would not like to give details of say what you earn etc but the amount of Rolex watches equate to a lot of cash.And when TURF was started just over 4 years ago it was by group of guys who loved Rolex plus other watches.But most of all it was for the friendship.And to belong to TRF you don't even have to a watch of any description
.

Why should people keep collections private? I don't understand that at all. I love to see people's collections. I agree with you that you don't need a collection to be a member here. I only have one Rolex and that doesn't make me feel inferior in any way. I joined before I owned a Rolex but come on guys...lets see the collections.

redshirt1957 · 2 July 2009, 09:55 PM

I have quite an infection. Does that count?

mic6 · 2 July 2009, 10:00 PM

jj

Atomant · 3 July 2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Why should people keep collections private? I don't understand that at all. I love to see people's collections. I agree with you that you don't need a collection to be a member here. I only have one Rolex and that doesn't make me feel inferior in any way. I joined before I owned a Rolex but come on guys...lets see the collections.

+1

Yes, please.

Bebot · 3 July 2009, 03:45 AM

I would say DavidSW. He's always selling his watches. He also never wear them or used them.

Did I mentioned that he sells them cheap as well.

RJC · 3 July 2009, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

have to agree and who is going to brag who's got the biggest collection of rolex or any other watches.this is a public forum and such details should be kept private.today with some quite simple checks you can find a lot of details from forums. I am sure we would not like to give details of say what you earn etc but the amount of rolex watches equate to a lot of cash.and when turf was started just over 4 years ago it was by group of guys who loved rolex plus other watches.but most of all it was for the friendship.and to belong to trf you don't even have to a watch of any description
.

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JJ Irani · 3 July 2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mic6

jj

How the hell did I get dragged into this one?

Nakow · 3 July 2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How the hell did I get dragged into this one?

Its true JJ ! You have Rolexitis !

::justk iddi

SLS · 3 July 2009, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

How the hell did I get dragged into this one?

Simple, because your JJ!

Scott

sexner · 3 July 2009, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I have quite an infection. Does that count?

I am not sick but I'm not well

Jocke · 3 July 2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nakow

Its true JJ ! You have Rolexitis !

::justk iddi

Wrong, he have Rolex tits.

Jocke

Nakow · 3 July 2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

Wrong, he have Rolex tits.

Jocke

Hayy Jocke !! No cleavage

Atl · 3 July 2009, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Why should people keep collections private? I don't understand that at all. I love to see people's collections. I agree with you that you don't need a collection to be a member here. I only have one Rolex and that doesn't make me feel inferior in any way. I joined before I owned a Rolex but come on guys...lets see the collections.

This was just for fun, I have two at the moment, and 50 SWATCHs, plus a Jeager LeCoultre Reverso Grande Talle.

I never meant it to be about $$ or gold and Plat. vs. SS, I actually wondered if we had any members with more than 10 Rolexes. I would if I had the cash. And to see some pictures of giant collections.

This was strictly for fun! It never occured to me it would cause jealousy or hurt the feelings of members without a Rolex. I never even thought that.

Feel free to make fun of the SWATCHes, but I bet I am not the only one with a SWATCH here!

mike · 3 July 2009, 08:29 AM

I would submit that most true collectors will tell you it's never about the number of watches in a given collection, but the quality, history, and provenance of those pieces in a collection.

I'm aware of several collections (some owned by members here) that while small represent what some consider the best Rolex ever offered. That these same collections are worth multiples of ten's of thousands of dollars is not the motivating factor in the assembly of these collections, but the passion these watches represent.

It has always been to the benefit of all that many of these people share not only there watches, but the knowledge they gain in putting these collections together.

Any number of well heeled individuals can assemble a gathering of expensive watches, the collector is known to take it to the "next level".

And yes.....there are those that have amazing collections that do not post their watches.

One of the downsides of the internet era has to some extent been the creation of instant "experts" that seem to take a certain amount of glee in tearing apart a given reference as "wrong", "not original", "flawed", or "fake" when in reality they simply don't know what there talking about.

Mike Wood not only has perhaps the best collection of sport Rolex I've ever seen, but those that know Mike will know that he has ALWAYS been a never ending source of information and passion about all things vintage Rolex.....and his Patek's and Panerai's are bad either.

Atl · 3 July 2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RJC

x 2

PADI,
please read my last post, I think you got the wrong impression. I was honestly hoping for pictures of mega collections.

snow_rocks · 3 July 2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Who here has the most Rolexes? Tudors do not count, nor do sheep named Rolex (JJ), nor children named Rolex (god forbid!). So who is the biggest, baddest, TRF'er EVER! Who has the biggest collection??

10?
20?
30 Rolexes??

(Sorry if this has been asked before)

Are you thinking about starting an RA; Rolex Anonymous?

USP45Tim · 3 July 2009, 08:53 AM

Well first there's denial, then anger and finally acceptance.

I know that I've finally accepted my fate..... and it is good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Are you thinking about starting an RA; Rolex Anonymous?

Atl · 3 July 2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snow_rocks

Are you thinking about starting an RA; Rolex Anonymous?

Absolutely!! but at my meetings there would be many adult beverages consumed, along with fine cigars, food, etc., and your spouse would be welcomed, because, let's be honest, with any treatment program, the spouse should be involved!

snow_rocks · 3 July 2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Atl

Absolutely!! but at my meetings there would be many adult beverages consumed, along with fine cigars, food, etc., and your spouse would be welcomed, because, let's be honest, with any treatment program, the spouse should be involved!

These meetings, with the treatment you suggest, would be to encourage the acquisition and collection of fine time keeping devices marked with the Rolex monicker, that is your intention?

2 July 2009, 01:51 PM	#1
Atl Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: David Location: Sandy Springs, Ga Watch: GMT II, new Subbie Posts: 937	Who is our sickest member??? Who here has the most Rolexes? Tudors do not count, nor do sheep named Rolex (JJ), nor children named Rolex (god forbid!). So who is the biggest, baddest, TRF'er EVER! Who has the biggest collection?? 10? 20? 30 Rolexes?? (Sorry if this has been asked before)

2 July 2009, 02:28 PM	#3
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Is the relevant issue here number of watches or the amount of money spent? A member might have multiple SS watches, but two President or platinum models cost more. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

2 July 2009, 03:43 PM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	If Mike Wood is a member, he has over 150! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

2 July 2009, 07:38 PM	#7
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I use to be the sickest one, but that have nothing to do with how many watches I have. Jocke __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

2 July 2009, 10:00 PM	#14
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	jj __________________

2 July 2009, 01:54 PM	#2
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	I submit myself for the sickest member.... I only have one Rolex... but still thing I'm pretty strange....

2 July 2009, 07:46 PM	#9
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	TEMPOKING aka Mr. BIG A You Guys will shock if you know how many Rolexes he have in His collection. He's my mentor.

2 July 2009, 09:55 PM	#13
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I have quite an infection. Does that count?

3 July 2009, 03:45 AM	#16
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	I would say DavidSW. He's always selling his watches. He also never wear them or used them. Did I mentioned that he sells them cheap as well.

3 July 2009, 08:29 AM	#25
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I would submit that most true collectors will tell you it's never about the number of watches in a given collection, but the quality, history, and provenance of those pieces in a collection. I'm aware of several collections (some owned by members here) that while small represent what some consider the best Rolex ever offered. That these same collections are worth multiples of ten's of thousands of dollars is not the motivating factor in the assembly of these collections, but the passion these watches represent. It has always been to the benefit of all that many of these people share not only there watches, but the knowledge they gain in putting these collections together. Any number of well heeled individuals can assemble a gathering of expensive watches, the collector is known to take it to the "next level". And yes.....there are those that have amazing collections that do not post their watches. One of the downsides of the internet era has to some extent been the creation of instant "experts" that seem to take a certain amount of glee in tearing apart a given reference as "wrong", "not original", "flawed", or "fake" when in reality they simply don't know what there talking about. Mike Wood not only has perhaps the best collection of sport Rolex I've ever seen, but those that know Mike will know that he has ALWAYS been a never ending source of information and passion about all things vintage Rolex.....and his Patek's and Panerai's are bad either.

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