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impulse · 22 December 2007, 02:09 AM

Christmas shopping yesterday took me to the usual jewelery stores picking a gift for my wife. However, I came across a new store, and in there found a watch that I just had to have. So with no research (or intention of purchasing), I purchased for myself a gold Yachtmaster with the black oyster face.

This was my first Rolex purchase, I have several Tag's, Breitling and Omega's - but had not really looked at Rolex's before.

Thoughts? Is this a good purchase?

wantonebad · 22 December 2007, 02:12 AM

ABSOLUTELY!!

This is a GREAT watch, wear it in good health and welcome!! Post some pics if you get a chance

SSD · 22 December 2007, 02:12 AM

Well, you sure didn't go wrong! Welcome to TRF, please post pics when you can! Enjoy your stay, its a lot of fun around here...

abigsecret · 22 December 2007, 02:12 AM

PICTURES please!!!!
That black mother-of-pearl dial on the yellow YM is my FAVORITE!!!

Let's see it!!!!

stewie · 22 December 2007, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abigsecret

PICTURES please!!!!
That black mother-of-pearl dial on the yellow YM is my FAVORITE!!!

Let's see it!!!!

what he said!!!

impulse · 22 December 2007, 03:40 AM

Here she is, sorry not a great pic, just taken using my mobile.

Good point regarding the discount, how could $3,500 off be turned down.

JJ Irani · 22 December 2007, 03:43 AM

That's a beauty.....but a clearer picture would be nice!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 December 2007, 02:13 AM

Welcome to TRF!

You did the right thing by getting a Rolex that smiled back at you!

I am sure you will love that beauty of a Rolex for many, many years.

Please post a wristshot!

JJ Irani · 22 December 2007, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

Christmas shopping yesterday took me to the usual jewelery stores picking a gift for my wife. However, I came across a new store, and in there found a watch that I just had to have. So with no research (or intention of purchasing), I purchased for myself a gold Yachtmaster with the black oyster face.

This was my first Rolex purchase, I have several Tag's, Breitling and Omega's - but had not really looked at Rolex's before.

Thoughts? Is this a good purchase?

Welcome to TRF, pal.

If your watch looks anything like this, you have my utmost admiration and respect!!!

CoopJr · 22 December 2007, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by impulse

However, I came across a new store,

Was this store an AD? Went out for some earrings and picked up a YM....WOW!

BuffaloRolex · 22 December 2007, 02:26 AM

Congratulations! That's the way to do it. Unadulterated love at first site!

impulse · 22 December 2007, 02:31 AM

I have to admit that I stuffed the box in a cupbard when I got home, wasn't quite sure how to bring it up last night! I shall go home for lunch and break it out.

Many thanks for the positive responses, I feel vindicated in my choice.

wantonebad · 22 December 2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

I have to admit that I stuffed the box in a cupbard when I got home, wasn't quite sure how to bring it up last night! I shall go home for lunch and break it out.

Many thanks for the positive responses, I feel vindicated in my choice.

Well we're not exactly objective here LOL!! If you told me you had cashed in a life insurance policy or stole from your kids college fund to pay for it I would probably say something like "nice watch"

But hey as long as you can afford it, it really is one of a kind

CoopJr · 22 December 2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

I have to admit that I stuffed the box in a cupbard when I got home, wasn't quite sure how to bring it up last night! I shall go home for lunch and break it out.

Many thanks for the positive responses, I feel vindicated in my choice.

Vindicated indeed! That is one damn fine time piece

If your wife shows shock at the price, explain about the great discount you got it for.....even if you did'nt

gha · 22 December 2007, 03:37 AM

Nice goin'.....If it is like the one JJ posted, it's a beauty. Looks heavy...(I'm sure it's a beauty even if it doesn't look quite like that)..gha

rolex5 · 22 December 2007, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

... This was my first Rolex purchase, I have several Tag's, Breitling and Omega's - but had not really looked at Rolex's before...

Not surprised if your next question is: "Should I get rid all of the above?"

Big congrat, enjoy your baby & don't forget to tell us your feelings.

f16570 · 22 December 2007, 04:56 AM

Welcome, and wear in good health.

f

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 December 2007, 05:34 AM

Thanks for sharing the pic!

Now, that is a beauty if there ever was one!

Teofilo · 22 December 2007, 06:22 AM

Just tell your wife that you've had it for years......"this old thing ?"......
Thats what they do to us all the time !

Tallboy · 22 December 2007, 06:23 AM

That's hitting a home run your first time at-bat!

ROGERB · 22 December 2007, 06:28 AM

HOLY SH**!!
Congrats and enjoy
R

kcmo · 22 December 2007, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROGERB

HOLY SH**!!
Congrats and enjoy
R

Ditto!!!

Gaijin · 22 December 2007, 06:47 AM

Amazing!!

DATEJUSTSS · 22 December 2007, 09:23 AM

Whoa man, that's a serious Roller. Post up some clear pix, would ya?

impulse · 2 July 2011, 02:07 AM

Long story, but i managed to damage this watch strap in a fall and maybe 2 probably 3 links will need to be replaced.

Any idea if this these can be replaced at the AD, or do you think that it will need to be sent to a service centre?

(also any idea of costs?)

Many thanks

dddrees · 2 July 2011, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

Long story, but i managed to damage this watch strap in a fall and maybe 2 probably 3 links will need to be replaced.

Any idea if this these can be replaced at the AD, or do you think that it will need to be sent to a service centre?

(also any idea of costs?)

Many thanks

Can the damage be polished out or do they absolutely need to be replaced?

PICs might help.

GED · 2 July 2011, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

Christmas shopping yesterday took me to the usual jewelery stores picking a gift for my wife. However, I came across a new store, and in there found a watch that I just had to have. So with no research (or intention of purchasing), I purchased for myself a gold Yachtmaster with the black oyster face.

This was my first Rolex purchase, I have several Tag's, Breitling and Omega's - but had not really looked at Rolex's before.

Thoughts? Is this a good purchase?

Is this a good purchase? Is the Pope Catholic?

impulse · 2 July 2011, 02:34 AM

Damage cant be polished out. One of the links snapped with the links either side twisted. No damage anywhere else on the watch.

I only cracked a few ribs.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 2 July 2011, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

Damage cant be polished out. One of the links snapped with the links either side twisted. No damage anywhere else on the watch.

I only cracked a few ribs.

What happened? Glad to hear you are okay.

Get your check book out - it won't be cheap.

2th Dr · 2 July 2011, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by impulse

Damage cant be polished out. One of the links snapped with the links either side twisted. No damage anywhere else on the watch.

I only cracked a few ribs.

Darn! Glad you survived. Probably will need to be sent to RSC, and it won't be cheap!

22 December 2007, 02:09 AM	#1
impulse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BVI Posts: 9	What have I done? Christmas shopping yesterday took me to the usual jewelery stores picking a gift for my wife. However, I came across a new store, and in there found a watch that I just had to have. So with no research (or intention of purchasing), I purchased for myself a gold Yachtmaster with the black oyster face. This was my first Rolex purchase, I have several Tag's, Breitling and Omega's - but had not really looked at Rolex's before. Thoughts? Is this a good purchase?

22 December 2007, 02:12 AM	#3
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Well, you sure didn't go wrong! Welcome to TRF, please post pics when you can! Enjoy your stay, its a lot of fun around here... __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

22 December 2007, 02:12 AM	#4
abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	PICTURES please!!!! That black mother-of-pearl dial on the yellow YM is my FAVORITE!!! Let's see it!!!! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

22 December 2007, 03:40 AM	#6
impulse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BVI Posts: 9	Here she is, sorry not a great pic, just taken using my mobile. Good point regarding the discount, how could $3,500 off be turned down. Attached Images

22 December 2007, 03:43 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	That's a beauty.....but a clearer picture would be nice!! __________________ 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!!

22 December 2007, 02:12 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	ABSOLUTELY!! This is a GREAT watch, wear it in good health and welcome!! Post some pics if you get a chance

22 December 2007, 02:13 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! You did the right thing by getting a Rolex that smiled back at you! I am sure you will love that beauty of a Rolex for many, many years. Please post a wristshot! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 December 2007, 02:26 AM	#11
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Congratulations! That's the way to do it. Unadulterated love at first site!

22 December 2007, 02:31 AM	#12
impulse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BVI Posts: 9	I have to admit that I stuffed the box in a cupbard when I got home, wasn't quite sure how to bring it up last night! I shall go home for lunch and break it out. Many thanks for the positive responses, I feel vindicated in my choice.

22 December 2007, 03:37 AM	#15
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Nice goin'.....If it is like the one JJ posted, it's a beauty. Looks heavy...(I'm sure it's a beauty even if it doesn't look quite like that)..gha

22 December 2007, 04:56 AM	#17
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Welcome, and wear in good health. f

22 December 2007, 05:34 AM	#18
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Thanks for sharing the pic! Now, that is a beauty if there ever was one! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

22 December 2007, 06:22 AM	#19
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Just tell your wife that you've had it for years......"this old thing ?"...... Thats what they do to us all the time !

22 December 2007, 06:23 AM	#20
Tallboy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chuck Location: Venice, Florida Watch: 07 Air King Posts: 125	That's hitting a home run your first time at-bat!

22 December 2007, 06:28 AM	#21
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	HOLY SH**!! Congrats and enjoy R

22 December 2007, 06:47 AM	#23
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Amazing!!

22 December 2007, 09:23 AM	#24
DATEJUSTSS Banned Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jesse Location: Central FLA Watch: GMT IIC Posts: 447	Whoa man, that's a serious Roller. Post up some clear pix, would ya?

2 July 2011, 02:07 AM	#25
impulse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BVI Posts: 9	Long story, but i managed to damage this watch strap in a fall and maybe 2 probably 3 links will need to be replaced. Any idea if this these can be replaced at the AD, or do you think that it will need to be sent to a service centre? (also any idea of costs?) Many thanks

2 July 2011, 02:34 AM	#28
impulse "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: BVI Posts: 9	Damage cant be polished out. One of the links snapped with the links either side twisted. No damage anywhere else on the watch. I only cracked a few ribs.

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