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Old 11 August 2014, 09:21 AM   #1
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Just picked up my first and hopefully last rolex.
A big hello to everyone.

As with any new purchase I am happy to be joining this forum with all of my fellow watch enthusiasts. I plan to browse around and build up some knowledge on the subject. The reason I say last rolex is because, if its anything like my car addiction, I hear that this watch interest can quickly turn into a hobby, which can lead to full blown addiction.

My first initial love was for a certain watch company, but as of recently I was introduced to white face rolexes and I fell in love. It was a white Daytona that caught my interest, but after being introduced to a polar EXP II, there was an itch on my wrist that I just couldn't scratch.

Anyway enough about me, here is the watch that I hope to hold on to for a while and maybe even hand down to my children.







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Old 11 August 2014, 09:27 AM   #2
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:27 AM   #3
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Just picked up my first and hopefully last rolex.

blasphemy!

and congrats!
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:30 AM   #4
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Congrats.

If you stick around here, it won't be your last.
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:45 AM   #5
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Congrats.

If you stick around here, it won't be your last.
True. When I joined, I'd just bought the TT Sub C pictured to the left to go with the DJ I bought in 1987. I recently added a Polar Explorer II, making it a total of 5 in the collection. In between I picked up a Sub C LN and a Sub C LV.
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Old 11 August 2014, 12:52 PM   #6
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Congrats.

If you stick around here, it won't be your last.

Exactly.


And congrats! You said "children", so each one should have his/her own. Don't make them fight over only one Rolex.
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:31 AM   #7
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Congrats and welcome to TRF! Stick around here and you will eat those words.
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:17 AM   #8
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Congrats and welcome to TRF! Stick around here and you will eat those words.
Pretty soon . . . .
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:32 AM   #9
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Congrats!! Great watch!
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:34 AM   #10
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:36 AM   #11
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Gongrats! Great choice! Wear it in good health!
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:37 AM   #12
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:41 AM   #13
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Won't be your last...but huge congrats!
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:46 AM   #14
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:49 AM   #15
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Congrats...but let's not be crazy here, last Rolex...never!
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Old 11 August 2014, 09:53 AM   #16
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Congrats, nice watch Already looking for your next ? Must be itching by now
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Old 11 August 2014, 10:01 AM   #17
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Nice, welcome and congrats, can't wait to see that Daytona!!
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Old 11 August 2014, 10:19 AM   #18
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Guy on the other incoming thread we thought was literally dying and thus leaving the hobby and forum, well today he bought a new Rolex!
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Old 11 August 2014, 10:22 AM   #19
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Great choice if there is to be only one! But there will be others...

Congrats!
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Old 11 August 2014, 10:50 AM   #20
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:01 AM   #21
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Congrats! That was almost my first Rolex but in the 11th hour I zig-zagged over to the BLNR. There is a high likelihood the EXP II will be my next... 2015?
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:05 AM   #22
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CONGRATS!!!

Stay on here awhile longer....that collection will start growing. But way to start off....and good lucky trying to hold out on another.
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:08 AM   #23
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I want that watch!!! Congrats!
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:13 AM   #24
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Congrats on the first of many! Just kidding. Here's hoping you can stick with only one. The Exp II is gorgeous.
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:15 AM   #25
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Congratulations! Great choice. I have a feeling this will not be your last.
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:23 AM   #26
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Glad to see you made it to the forums, Fil!
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:25 AM   #27
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Congrats on your first, bet it won't be your last!
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:23 AM   #28
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A white sport collection would be a cool concept....
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:24 AM   #29
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It looks like I am gonna need to limit my daily browsing on here if I want to stick to one rolex, but how could I with this place being so inviting. Seriously, this has been one of the most inviting forums I have been on. I want to thank each and everyone of you for your warm welcomes. God Bless.
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Old 11 August 2014, 11:30 AM   #30
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Welcome to the forum family.
The day it's your last Rolex is the same day you wake up on the wrong side of the lawn.
You've just opened the door to a whole new world.
Enjoy the journey my forum friend
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