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uracowman · 3 April 2010, 09:15 AM

Just got off the phone with the AD and placed my order. Although I am thrilled, the worst part about this is that I have to wait for the watch to be made and shipped from Rolex. I am one of the most impatient people in the world, so this is like hell to me.

For those of you that don't know me, I made my account two years ago but am finally buying myself a Rolex. I am a 22 year old college student, but I have had great success as an options and equity trader. This past Thursday marked the end of my fiscal year since April 1st is the last day to fund your IRA. I secured my third consecutive year where I have CRUSHED the S&P 500 as far as year over year returns. As a reward and pat on the back, I decided to add a Rolex to my collection.

Rolex's slogan is "A Crown for Every Achievement". This watch marks the first of many to come.

Faide · 3 April 2010, 09:17 AM

Welcome .....errr can you tell us which Rolex you bought?

_Faide

uracowman · 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Faide

Welcome .....errr can you tell us which Rolex you bought?

_Faide

I was planning on doing a live box opening. This is where I will create a thread, then in 30 minutes I would document the opening picture by picture. I guess if no one was interested in that, I could just spill the beans.

Faide · 3 April 2010, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by uracowman

I was planning on doing a live box opening. This is where I will create a thread, then in 30 minutes I would document the opening picture by picture. I guess if no one was interested in that, I could just spill the beans.

Ahh ok sorry.

Yeah i remember those early days when i used to sit there and take pics as i opened the box haha (sounding like an old-timer now)

Looking forward to it...

_Faide

smallcandle · 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Faide

Welcome .....errr can you tell us which Rolex you bought?

_Faide

I think we're supposed to "guess which Rolex" it is until it arrives.

HL65 · 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM

Good for you--congrats and welcome to TRF!

Johny · 3 April 2010, 09:30 AM

do the live box opening.

Johny · 3 April 2010, 09:36 AM

are you getting some pics organized

uracowman · 3 April 2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

are you getting some pics organized

watch hasn't come in yet because i just ordered it. Should be here in 7-10 business days.

Johny · 3 April 2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by uracowman

watch hasn't come in yet because i just ordered it. Should be here in 7-10 business days.

hi am i correct in stating that that the photos are not on their way now in the next 30 mins.

datejust1 · 3 April 2010, 09:33 AM

Congrats!!! Hope to see the pics soon!!

kingblackbolt · 3 April 2010, 09:38 AM

Love those box opening sets... especially if this is your first! Congrats and looking forward to those shots my friend.

Johny · 3 April 2010, 09:41 AM

it is 40 mins after midnight here in Scotland our glasses are charged and we await the first tantalising photogragh

bewithabob · 3 April 2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Love those box opening sets...

I did a box opening recently...

bewithabob · 3 April 2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kingblackbolt

Love those box opening sets...

I did a box opening recently...

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=118887

gregmoeck · 3 April 2010, 10:00 AM

how long do you have to wait for it? Congrads to u!

sea-dweller · 3 April 2010, 10:59 AM

Congrats !

PeteNYC13 · 3 April 2010, 11:58 AM

Is this the first pre-opening thread... I enjoy the guess which watch is under this cloth thread (especially when it was mine! lol) but this is the first I have seen of the guess when I will be posting the opening thread! We are all sick -lol
I can't wait to see, I am betting on the DSSD or SS Sub.

-Pete

Brit78 · 3 April 2010, 12:01 PM

Your secret is safe with me. Can't wait to see it.

Mrdi · 3 April 2010, 12:02 PM

If you crushed the 500..
then it must be platinum.
When I was 22 I hadn't crushed 500
As a matter of fact not even 50.

uracowman · 3 April 2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrdi

If you crushed the 500..
then it must be platinum.
When I was 22 I hadn't crushed 500
As a matter of fact not even 50.

well it isn't platinum let's put it that way. I saw a platinum rolex (can't remember if it was a DJ or Sub) at and AD but they wanted $47,995. Screw that.

I would say I crushed the 500. 140% return in 2007, 986% return in 2008, 165% return in 2009.

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Originally Posted by Johny

hi ura ten days to go and already the festivities have started it is going to be one good watch. johny

Lol thanks johny. I'll pour myself a Macallan's the day I get the watch in your honor.

Faide · 3 April 2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by uracowman

well it isn't platinum let's put it that way. I saw a platinum rolex (can't remember if it was a DJ or Sub) at and AD but they wanted $47,995. Screw that.

I would say I crushed the 500. 140% return in 2007, 986% return in 2008, 165% return in 2009.

Lol thanks johny. I'll pour myself a Macallan's the day I get the watch in your honor.

Ooops i posted before i saw this post! Good stuff!

_Faide

Joey_V · 3 April 2010, 12:07 PM

Congrats!!

LIVE LIVE LIVE box opening!!

I say GMTIIC... I bet that's what you got.

Faide · 3 April 2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by uracowman

....but I have had great success as an options and equity trader. This past Thursday marked the end of my fiscal year since April 1st is the last day to fund your IRA. I secured my third consecutive year where I have CRUSHED the S&P 500 as far as year over year returns. ...

Rolex's slogan is "A Crown for Every Achievement". This watch marks the first of many to come.

Just a question and i'll be the first to admit im not very good with stocks but isnt the S&P 500 DOWN about 18% from Apr 2007 to now?

A professional colleague of mine is a Mutual Fund mgr and im always slightly amused when he says he is doing well because he is beating his benchmark index. If the index is the S&P500 for example and the index is down 18%. So long as he is down LESS than the index then he is rewarded

It doesnt matter if he actually lost money. As far as statistics are concerned he outperformed his benchmark.

Oh and since people are trying to guess your incoming watch. I'll guess you're getting a DSSD

_Faide

uracowman · 4 April 2010, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faide

Just a question and i'll be the first to admit im not very good with stocks but isnt the S&P 500 DOWN about 18% from Apr 2007 to now?

A professional colleague of mine is a Mutual Fund mgr and im always slightly amused when he says he is doing well because he is beating his benchmark index. If the index is the S&P500 for example and the index is down 18%. So long as he is down LESS than the index then he is rewarded

It doesnt matter if he actually lost money. As far as statistics are concerned he outperformed his benchmark.

Oh and since people are trying to guess your incoming watch. I'll guess you're getting a DSSD

_Faide

you can make money in a down market by short selling. going long isn't the only way to profit.

DS_Obsessed · 3 April 2010, 02:39 PM

Any luck with the price you were looking for in Dallas?

DS_Obsessed · 3 April 2010, 02:39 PM

My guess is the dj with black dial. Right?

3 April 2010, 09:15 AM	#1
uracowman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 461	Just ordered my first Rolex Just got off the phone with the AD and placed my order. Although I am thrilled, the worst part about this is that I have to wait for the watch to be made and shipped from Rolex. I am one of the most impatient people in the world, so this is like hell to me. For those of you that don't know me, I made my account two years ago but am finally buying myself a Rolex. I am a 22 year old college student, but I have had great success as an options and equity trader. This past Thursday marked the end of my fiscal year since April 1st is the last day to fund your IRA. I secured my third consecutive year where I have CRUSHED the S&P 500 as far as year over year returns. As a reward and pat on the back, I decided to add a Rolex to my collection. Rolex's slogan is "A Crown for Every Achievement". This watch marks the first of many to come.

3 April 2010, 09:21 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Good for you--congrats and welcome to TRF! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 April 2010, 09:38 AM	#12
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Love those box opening sets... especially if this is your first! Congrats and looking forward to those shots my friend. __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

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3 April 2010, 11:58 AM	#18
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	Is this the first pre-opening thread... I enjoy the guess which watch is under this cloth thread (especially when it was mine! lol) but this is the first I have seen of the guess when I will be posting the opening thread! We are all sick -lol I can't wait to see, I am betting on the DSSD or SS Sub. -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

3 April 2010, 09:17 AM	#2
Faide Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: SS Sub/GMTII/EXPII Posts: 203	Welcome .....errr can you tell us which Rolex you bought? _Faide

3 April 2010, 09:30 AM	#7
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	do the live box opening.

3 April 2010, 09:36 AM	#8
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	are you getting some pics organized

3 April 2010, 09:33 AM	#11
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Congrats!!! Hope to see the pics soon!!

3 April 2010, 09:41 AM	#13
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	it is 40 mins after midnight here in Scotland our glasses are charged and we await the first tantalising photogragh

3 April 2010, 10:00 AM	#16
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	how long do you have to wait for it? Congrads to u!

3 April 2010, 12:01 PM	#19
Brit78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: USA Posts: 1,704	Your secret is safe with me. Can't wait to see it. __________________ 118239, 16710, 16610lv

3 April 2010, 12:02 PM	#20
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	If you crushed the 500.. then it must be platinum. When I was 22 I hadn't crushed 500 As a matter of fact not even 50.

3 April 2010, 12:07 PM	#23
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Congrats!! LIVE LIVE LIVE box opening!! I say GMTIIC... I bet that's what you got. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

3 April 2010, 02:39 PM	#26
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	Any luck with the price you were looking for in Dallas? __________________ _______________________________ Currently wearing : 116000 V / 116660 V / PAM 292 / AP royal Oak Offshore Safari / Royal Oak Offshore Volcano / Tudor heritage / 116520 “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

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