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TRF is a growing and dynamic watch enthusiast Forum..

It seems like just last year we were thrilled with 30,000 members and celebrated 1,000,000 posts. Today, we are fast approaching 50,000 members and have over 2,500,000 posts. Whew !!

The Forum has over 2,000 posts a day, and many times that in hits and looks so it is a task to herd all the cats involved...

However................ We are pleased to have you here..

If you've joined TRF this past year, Jump In and tell us a bit about yourself, why you joined TRF, your favorite Rolex/watch, and what you think of the place.........

................... Welcome aboard ..........

[Nebuchadnezzar]

Lurked here for awhile trying to absorb as much info as I could.

Walked into a reputable watch shop a few months ago and walked out with a 14060 no date sub. Too good of a deal to pass up, the best part is it was a little scuffed up so I didn't have to worry too much about wearing it everyday. My poor T-SAR has almost been forgotten since I got the sub.

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[Danand]

Jumping in! Jonathan from Ottawa Canada. I'm in health care work wise, married with two sons, the older of whom is so highly into watches it isn't funny(he is fascinated by the movements, complications, etc). My favorite rolex at the moment would be my sub c ( also my only rolex) although I really like the look of the gold Daytona on leather. I found the forum shortly before I bought my watch while doing some research on it; I certainly have found it to be an interesting place to learn and share opinions. Although I do often think there is a bit too much emphasis by some on whether or not they will make money in the future on their purchases. The biggest problem IMHO of online forums is the difficulty sometimes in getting the correct tone to a posting-what can sound like a joke verbally will often come across as rude or obnoxious in print. Cheers all and thanks!

[TRW]

Welcome Guys to TRF,enjoy and Learn

[chrisshank]

Hey All! I'm Chris and am pretty new to the forums, too. I am in healthcare down in Houston. I've had a TTSub (Blue) and a SD, which I've sold on these forums, leaving me with a TTDJ that I inherited from a father about 10 years ago. I hope to add another sport model (probably a GMT or SubC) within the next six months (although I haven't decided whether I'll get this one at an AD or on here...). Anyways, thanks to the more experienced members for making this a great learning environment!

[CanuckArborist]

I have been a watch enthusiast for many years, starting when I was younger with G-Shocks, Citizen and Seiko Divers. The first high value watch I bought was my Ebel 1911 BTR, I had always lusted after a Sub and then I found myself in the financial position to buy my first Rolex. After trying on several Subs I also tried on the Sea Dweller and totally fell for it. So after spending a sizeable part of my disposable income and a Google search..., here I am

The forum so far seems like a friendly and knowledgeable place that I think that I'll be happy to be part of for the foreseeable future.

[Frankie13]

I found this great forum last year when I was researching on some info to buy my first Rolex (GMT-Master II Ceramic) and came across this awesome forum.
A couple of days later I pulled the trigger on my first Rolex and have been back on this forum every day since .
It’s like my hot cup of coffee in the morning!!

[KirkWilfred]

Originally Posted by Frankie13

I found this great forum last year when I was researching on some info to buy my first Rolex (GMT-Master II Ceramic) and came across this awesome forum.
A couple of days later I pulled the trigger on my first Rolex and have been back on this forum every day since .
It’s like my hot cup of coffee in the morning!!

well said!

[onkyo]

to TRF!!

[DCgator]

Got my first "education" about Rolex from a very knowledgeable salesman back in 1991 when I bought my first Oysterquartz, which I later traded up for a Thunderbird. This dude later became an area manager and then onto being a SVP for a large jewelry company. Lasy year a friend suggested I sign up on TRF and I've been a regular in here ever since, even now that I'm deployed. Terrific people here, vast knowledge, lots of humor and bantering. Bought two Rolex watches in the last four months from a terrific and reliable TRF seller.

Glad to be here.

[xjeeunitx]

Originally Posted by DCgator

Got my first "education" about Rolex from a very knowledgeable salesman back in 1991 when I bought my first Oysterquartz, which I later traded up for a Thunderbird. This dude later became an area manager and then onto being a SVP for a large jewelry company. Lasy year a friend suggested I sign up on TRF and I've been a regular in here ever since, even now that I'm deployed. Terrific people here, vast knowledge, lots of humor and bantering. Bought two Rolex watches in the last four months from a terrific and reliable TRF seller.

Glad to be here.

Iraq or Afghanistan? I thank you for your service.

I did the same during my last deployment back in 2007. I've been through about three Rolex watches ever since then. IMHO, TRF is one of the best.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Keep those stories coming
and to all the non members that just search and leave the site...I would like to invite you be part of the forum
I myself before joining I searched and read for a good half year me, not sure what i was waiting for
So save yourself some time and Jump in as you will love that place

[DG123]

1) a golf equipment forum I visit had a thread about Rolex's
2) I started thinking about the brand
3) Google search led me to TRF
4) read lots of TRF threads
5) visited some local AD's
6) bought my first Rolex and am truly enjoying the pleasure of wearing it

[Simac427]

Joined up searching for my first rolex. Been very happy with responses from everyone and have learned some priceless knowledge.

BTW. still looking to buy

[dddrees]

I found this site just last year when I first thought seriously about getting my first Rolex. I decided to get the GMTIIC and I haven't looked back since.

I have since been to my first GTG, picked up a couple of books, and a few more watches.

TRF is a wonderfull place to visit, where you can meet a number of real good people who have alot of knowledge about watches.

Thanks TRF!!!

[jbullis]

I have been lurking around this forum daily for about the last two months. I tripped over it looking for info about servicing my watch. I have two a GMT that is my daily wearer for the last eight years, and before that my datejust that I wore daily for about 10 to 12 years. Now after finding this, it has made me want another, I have fallen victim for now want a deepsea, I would of never wanted it, if it wasnt for this forum.......

[brownbear]

Hi Rolex Forum.
My name is Danny and I am a Watch-A-Holic.

[sailmed]

Originally Posted by brownbear

Hi Rolex Forum.
My name is Danny and I am a Watch-A-Holic.

Hello Danny

[rdb8879]

I am Roger from southern Georgia. I have always wanted a Rolex, 1. To show I appreciate the best and 2nd, well because it's a ROLEX. I started researching Rolex and came across this AWESOME forum. There is nothing better. I work in the IT field. I bought my new Sub-C from an AD after a few months of hanging around here. The next one(s) will come from right here on TRF! I learn something new everyday and look forward to visiting every night. There are some great and knowledgeable folks here.
Thanks Everyone!

[sperez1971]

New to the forum as well, however I bought the watch first (gmt IIc) and via google found this great forum. The only problem is that I now want another Rolex!!! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the senior members of this forum for the great overall advice.

[LAJM]

Larry from Calgary. I found the site when looking for information about Rolex watches to see if it would be a good purchase and got hooked by the very helpful and knowlegeable members and of course a great watch..Rolex.

It is a site I go to daily and when it is down (thankfully rarely) I go through withdrawals!!!

Plan on being member LONG TIME!

[uhmeebuh]

I'm Brandon from Palo Alto CA (just north of San Jose). After getting into watches a few years ago, I was drawn to dives watches and almost all of them looked like the venerable submariner. But at that point, $500 was WAY too much to spend on a watch. After many different dive watches, I took the plunge in December and picked up a Sub-C as a nice (but expensive!) Christmas present to myself.

TRF was my main resource for my purchase. Hopefully, I'll stay strong against the pull of a new Panerai (damn you Panerai forum!!)

[Esexx]

Dean from the South Bay area. I love TRF! Hopefully, I will be able to add to my collection of...1! (LOL)

I am learning a lot and "meeting" great people here. This is my last stop almost daily before I hit the hay.

[bluemartinifan]

Originally Posted by Esexx

Dean from the South Bay area. I love TRF! Hopefully, I will be able to add to my collection of...1! (LOL)

I am learning a lot and "meeting" great people here. This is my last stop almost daily before I hit the hay.

GREAT pics dean! from an ex S.Cal guy - now living in Dallas

[darthmouse]

Originally Posted by Esexx

Dean from the South Bay area. I love TRF! Hopefully, I will be able to add to my collection of...1! (LOL)

I am learning a lot and "meeting" great people here. This is my last stop almost daily before I hit the hay.

Stellar pictures! I especially like how you caught the sky's colors in each shot.

[phantom357]

Glad to have all of you aboard!

[mikey080]

Hi, I am Michael from Middle Tennessee and involved in the printing industry besides selling Real Estate. The watch bug has been around me for a while and when I got more serious into actually breaking down and buying a Rolex. I found this site and the overwhelming knowledge that is on TRF helped ease my worries and answer any question or reservation I had. I bought an Air King I must have looked for a good 7 months trying to find the right one. A few days after joining TRF I pulled the trigger and bought my first Rolex from right here on the site. I was a little nervous at first only having 1 post under my belt and getting ready to wire a large some of cash to someone I never met. The transaction went smoothly thanks to RobRobin and I could not have been happier. My first Rolex purchase was only 4 months ago and I'm now on my next prowl for a Sub 14060M with all tags, boxes etc.

[Brent]

I may be new to TRF, but old to Rolex's. Bought this ref. 6263 on September 1, 1978. That's 32 years ago.

[JUSTROLEXES]

Originally Posted by Brent

I may be new to TRF, but old to Rolex's. Bought this ref. 6263 on September 1, 1978. That's 32 years ago.

Oh Boy That is a Beauty

[Eric88]

I joined in April 2010 after being a regular on WatchUSeek before I was ensnared by Rolex. I had heard rumors that you had to be really serious before joining TRF, but I've found this to be an open and friendly community. I still favor using the search feature before I launch into a new thread that could be duplicative.

I started my Rolex fun with a Sub 14060M and have been through at least a half dozen in the past year. My currently daily beater is the black Sub-C.

I come to TRF every day, multiple times. I really enjoy it!