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Brushpup · 6 July 2007, 09:44 PM

Well, I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and thought I should say hi to everyone. I'm a little 'ways out from getting my first Rolex but came here to learn. In my short time on the board I have learned a lot and something new each time I come. I've always loved watches, but it's only been in the last three or four years that I really started to care about the inside and completely lost interest in just about any watch with a battery.

I decided on this forum as it seems to be the best and most friendly, not to mention the most informative, and classy. It's also in the same format as my fav shotgun forum so I like that too. I have really enjoyed reading your posts and appreciate the information gleened so far. The FAQ sticky post is great for newbies BTW so hats off for that as well. I look forward to chatting on here and hope you all dont mind all the questions I have.

The first I would like to pose to you all is what are your biggest do's/dont's on purchasing a new Rollie? I would appreciate any and all feedback.

Take care all and thanks,
Patrick

padi56 · 6 July 2007, 11:38 PM

Well if you have little knowledge in the Rolex world,then my advise buy only from a AD.Now even at a authorised dealer don't be afraid to ask many questions try watches on etc.And even ask for a discount the grey market if you buy from this source you will not get the Rolex warranty.Now IMO thats not all that important as most grey dealers offer there own warranty.Myself would only buy from grey market,if they had a bricks motor store.Avoid places
like Ebay although there are some very trusted sellers there.But places like that you buy the seller do your home work on him etc before you part with cash.Now most watch forums you will get good deals,but again do your home work on seller dont be afraid to ask questions.But for a first buyer I would strongly recommend the AD route.
Ps Welcome TRF Patrick.

Tools · 7 July 2007, 01:09 AM

Welcome brushpup.

We love questions here. Of course, you will have to sort out the answers and pick the one that tells you what you want to hear

Post your last question over in the General Forum. You will get lot's of replies.

Uncle-AJ · 7 July 2007, 02:59 AM

Hello Patrick and welcome to TRF. I'm with Padi, I'd go the AD route if possible.

JJ Irani · 7 July 2007, 05:11 AM

Welcome to TRF, Patrick.

This is a great place with a wealth of information and some wonderful members.

In your case, my best advice is to walk through the hallowed portals of an Authorised Rolex Dealer and make your FIRST purchase.

At least, you'll always be 100% sure you've got the real McCoy on your wrist!

Cheers - JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 July 2007, 06:34 AM

You kind of double-threaded, Patrick, so my welcoming to you is in the main Rolex forum

Gaijin · 7 July 2007, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Welcome to TRF, Patrick.

This is a great place with a wealth of information and some wonderful members.

In your case, my best advice is to walk through the hallowed portals of an Authorised Rolex Dealer and make your FIRST purchase.

At least, you'll always be 100% sure you've got the real McCoy on your wrist!

Cheers - JJ

I absolutely agree. Get that piece of mind. Plus, there is nothing like the feeling of that first Rolex purchase. I can remember mine so well. It was magical. The experience of geting one in an AD in person is so much fun.

6 July 2007, 09:44 PM	#1
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	New and why I am here... Well, I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and thought I should say hi to everyone. I'm a little 'ways out from getting my first Rolex but came here to learn. In my short time on the board I have learned a lot and something new each time I come. I've always loved watches, but it's only been in the last three or four years that I really started to care about the inside and completely lost interest in just about any watch with a battery. I decided on this forum as it seems to be the best and most friendly, not to mention the most informative, and classy. It's also in the same format as my fav shotgun forum so I like that too. I have really enjoyed reading your posts and appreciate the information gleened so far. The FAQ sticky post is great for newbies BTW so hats off for that as well. I look forward to chatting on here and hope you all dont mind all the questions I have. The first I would like to pose to you all is what are your biggest do's/dont's on purchasing a new Rollie? I would appreciate any and all feedback. Take care all and thanks, Patrick

6 July 2007, 11:38 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	Well if you have little knowledge in the Rolex world,then my advise buy only from a AD.Now even at a authorised dealer don't be afraid to ask many questions try watches on etc.And even ask for a discount the grey market if you buy from this source you will not get the Rolex warranty.Now IMO thats not all that important as most grey dealers offer there own warranty.Myself would only buy from grey market,if they had a bricks motor store.Avoid places like Ebay although there are some very trusted sellers there.But places like that you buy the seller do your home work on him etc before you part with cash.Now most watch forums you will get good deals,but again do your home work on seller dont be afraid to ask questions.But for a first buyer I would strongly recommend the AD route. Ps Welcome TRF Patrick. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 July 2007, 02:59 AM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello Patrick and welcome to TRF. I'm with Padi, I'd go the AD route if possible. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

7 July 2007, 05:11 AM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Patrick. This is a great place with a wealth of information and some wonderful members. In your case, my best advice is to walk through the hallowed portals of an Authorised Rolex Dealer and make your FIRST purchase. At least, you'll always be 100% sure you've got the real McCoy on your wrist! Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 July 2007, 06:34 AM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You kind of double-threaded, Patrick, so my welcoming to you is in the main Rolex forum __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 July 2007, 01:09 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome brushpup. We love questions here. Of course, you will have to sort out the answers and pick the one that tells you what you want to hear Post your last question over in the General Forum. You will get lot's of replies.

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