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technicaldirector · 11 February 2008, 12:56 PM

Greetings from Sunny Seattle.

Two weeks ago my watch radar came on strong. After some haggling I became the proud new owner of a lovely (IMO) 16030 DJ. She needs some TLC- the kind RSCs love to give. The watch went out 2 weeks ago for a full service. I'll be sure to post some after pictures.

Part I of my great week was nice, part II was even better. My usual ebay searches leave much to be desired; wrong dial color/low feedback etc. Something caught my eye though- a shiny Tudor 9411/0 Snowflake Submariner. After the B.I.N was deppresed the waiting game began. After 3 days of waiting and a quick trip for some temporary generic springbars she was on my wrist. The lovely Riveted 7206 bracelet is off the watch and a folded link is on for daily wearing

My name is Mike, I live and work in beautiful (Sunny?) Seattle, WA in Broadcast Television. Thankyou for the wonderful site- I hope to learn and contribute as much as possible.

Now for the pictures- enjoy:

(click image to view large versions)

badsmac · 11 February 2008, 02:15 PM

Very nice

Thanks for posting all the pics.
(It's good to know it's sunny in Seattle as usual

, I'll be there on monday for a few days)
p.s for those outside the USA. IT'S NEVER SUNNY IN SEATTLE

And welcome to TRF!

jasonbellevue · 12 February 2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

...p.s for those outside the USA. IT'S NEVER SUNNY IN SEATTLE

It's always sunny in Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC - it's called liquid sunshine!

technicaldirector · 11 February 2008, 02:48 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

fear · 11 February 2008, 03:53 PM

That's a tough looking Tudor. I like it!

Gaijin · 11 February 2008, 03:55 PM

Congrats from sunny Portland!!

gha · 11 February 2008, 03:59 PM

Welcome Mike....Great looking watches, nice mix...gha

tandrup · 11 February 2008, 05:08 PM

Congrats - great looking watch.

Mr. K · 11 February 2008, 05:23 PM

Welcome Mike! Nice watches.

About Seattle, you just wait, we are supposed to get sun sometime in May this year.

technicaldirector · 11 February 2008, 05:38 PM

^...Counting down the days. I've already got my eye on a 1675 or 16750- the Rolex bug has a heck of a bite.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 February 2008, 06:41 PM

Welcome to TRF, Mike!

Terrific story and stunning watches! Thanks for sharing!

Incurable · 11 February 2008, 06:43 PM

Welcome... I'm in the same general area as yourself. Always nice to see others from here. Which station?

technicaldirector · 11 February 2008, 06:58 PM

"The Mighty Seven"

Incurable · 12 February 2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technicaldirector

"The Mighty Seven"

Ah yes... Wappler wetlands

mailman · 12 February 2008, 02:43 PM

Congrats Mike. That's a great find

Welcome to TRF

technicaldirector · 12 February 2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Incurable

Ah yes... Wappler wetlands

Everyone here is great to work with- Wappler is a funny guy off camera.

Robb · 11 February 2008, 09:04 PM

Welcome!!

buz-lh · 11 February 2008, 10:01 PM

Welcome aboard. Two neat watches. I saw the sun in Seattle once. Of course it was 3am and I was trying to find my hotel.

Trurolexer · 11 February 2008, 10:32 PM

WELCOME TO TRF!!! Beautiful Tudor you have!!! I always love Tudor Sub!!! Congrats, Man...

etp095 · 11 February 2008, 10:44 PM

very nice choices you have there,welcome.

JBat · 12 February 2008, 04:02 AM

Congrats on the watch, Mike.

In what capacity do you work in broadcast TV?

Edit: Disregard my question. I'm assuming your user name says it all!

GoldenBear · 12 February 2008, 04:06 AM

"Sunny Seattle"...Isn't that an Oxymoron?

JBat · 12 February 2008, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

"Sunny Seattle"...Isn't that an Oxymoron?

Hey!!

Gurmot · 12 February 2008, 04:49 AM

Welcome. That's a stunning snowflake Tudor. A great catch.

Scooby · 12 February 2008, 05:12 AM

Never been to Seattle, but was a Seahawks fan growing up. Go figure.

Welcome to TRF!!

RLX-lvr · 12 February 2008, 06:40 AM

Very nice watches Mike.

btw,
Where did you pick up the "Rolex Hero Stories Book" that is in
the background of the last picture?

technicaldirector · 12 February 2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLX-lvr

Very nice watches Mike.

btw,
Where did you pick up the "Rolex Hero Stories Book" that is in
the background of the last picture?

I picked it up from the local AD 10 years ago when I was in highshcool. I had 2 copies- one of which was just sold.

DS/B MINI S · 12 February 2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Welcome. That's a stunning snowflake Tudor. A great catch.

True dat

FBender · 13 February 2008, 12:28 PM

Hello Mike, welcome aboard

LDLemu4U · 13 February 2008, 01:30 PM

Good looking watch! Was there overnight to pick up my Rootbeer GMT ref 16753.

Congratulations!

11 February 2008, 12:56 PM	#1
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	The week of Mike. Greetings from Sunny Seattle. Two weeks ago my watch radar came on strong. After some haggling I became the proud new owner of a lovely (IMO) 16030 DJ. She needs some TLC- the kind RSCs love to give. The watch went out 2 weeks ago for a full service. I'll be sure to post some after pictures. Part I of my great week was nice, part II was even better. My usual ebay searches leave much to be desired; wrong dial color/low feedback etc. Something caught my eye though- a shiny Tudor 9411/0 Snowflake Submariner. After the B.I.N was deppresed the waiting game began. After 3 days of waiting and a quick trip for some temporary generic springbars she was on my wrist. The lovely Riveted 7206 bracelet is off the watch and a folded link is on for daily wearing My name is Mike, I live and work in beautiful (Sunny?) Seattle, WA in Broadcast Television. Thankyou for the wonderful site- I hope to learn and contribute as much as possible. Now for the pictures- enjoy: (click image to view large versions)

11 February 2008, 05:08 PM	#8
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	Congrats - great looking watch. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

11 February 2008, 06:41 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Mike! Terrific story and stunning watches! Thanks for sharing! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 February 2008, 06:43 PM	#12
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	Welcome... I'm in the same general area as yourself. Always nice to see others from here. Which station? __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

12 February 2008, 02:43 PM	#15
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Congrats Mike. That's a great find Welcome to TRF __________________ JJ

11 February 2008, 02:15 PM	#2
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	Very nice Thanks for posting all the pics. (It's good to know it's sunny in Seattle as usual , I'll be there on monday for a few days) p.s for those outside the USA. IT'S NEVER SUNNY IN SEATTLE And welcome to TRF!

11 February 2008, 02:48 PM	#4
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	Thanks for the warm welcome!

11 February 2008, 03:53 PM	#5
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	That's a tough looking Tudor. I like it!

11 February 2008, 03:55 PM	#6
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Congrats from sunny Portland!!

11 February 2008, 03:59 PM	#7
gha "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: gha Location: Canada Watch: Rolex DateJust Posts: 664	Welcome Mike....Great looking watches, nice mix...gha

11 February 2008, 05:23 PM	#9
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Welcome Mike! Nice watches. About Seattle, you just wait, we are supposed to get sun sometime in May this year.

11 February 2008, 05:38 PM	#10
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	^...Counting down the days. I've already got my eye on a 1675 or 16750- the Rolex bug has a heck of a bite.

11 February 2008, 06:58 PM	#13
technicaldirector "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Los Angeles Watch: 1675 Pepsi GMT Posts: 181	"The Mighty Seven"

11 February 2008, 09:04 PM	#17
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Welcome!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

11 February 2008, 10:01 PM	#18
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Welcome aboard. Two neat watches. I saw the sun in Seattle once. Of course it was 3am and I was trying to find my hotel. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

11 February 2008, 10:32 PM	#19
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats...Congrats... WELCOME TO TRF!!! Beautiful Tudor you have!!! I always love Tudor Sub!!! Congrats, Man...

11 February 2008, 10:44 PM	#20
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	very nice choices you have there,welcome.

12 February 2008, 04:02 AM	#21
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats on the watch, Mike. In what capacity do you work in broadcast TV? Edit: Disregard my question. I'm assuming your user name says it all!

12 February 2008, 04:06 AM	#22
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	"Sunny Seattle"...Isn't that an Oxymoron? __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

12 February 2008, 04:49 AM	#24
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Welcome. That's a stunning snowflake Tudor. A great catch.

12 February 2008, 05:12 AM	#25
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Never been to Seattle, but was a Seahawks fan growing up. Go figure. Welcome to TRF!!

12 February 2008, 06:40 AM	#26
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Very nice watches Mike. btw, Where did you pick up the "Rolex Hero Stories Book" that is in the background of the last picture?

13 February 2008, 12:28 PM	#29
FBender Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: Perth Australia Watch: LV Posts: 201	Hello Mike, welcome aboard

13 February 2008, 01:30 PM	#30
LDLemu4U Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Watch: GMT Master IIc Posts: 472	Good looking watch! Was there overnight to pick up my Rootbeer GMT ref 16753. Congratulations!

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