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B-ling88 · 18 June 2008, 08:54 AM

to purchase a new watch but it was a watch that I had before in my collection? So here is the story. I was on a small vacation over the weekend visting my Dad for Fathers Day and I stopped by a Rolex AD in his city just to take a look and tried on alot of Rolexes.

Tried on a White Gold Silver dial Daytona, a TT white faced Daytona, a Submariner LV, a few Datejusts, and a Datejust Turnograph.

I thought to try the TOG again since I do miss my old one after trading it for my cousin's Subdate and him giving the TOG as a gift to his Dad. Funny thing though is why a Black dial again? For some reason the black dial sings to me more compared to the white.

Anyhow the Daytonas were stunning but was way out of my budget but I would love to own a WG Daytona or even a SS version one day. The Datejusts dials that I tried didn't really float my boat for me. Then I was chatting with the AD and told her I had a TOG before in my collection. Even though out of all the dials on the Datejusts I've seen for some reason this Datejust sings to me more. So she offered me a steal deal on a Z series so after that it was game over for me...

I must admit that I find one of the most comfortable Rolexes out there would be the Datejust:)

Here's my current family

Cheers,

Andy

stevemulholland3 · 18 June 2008, 08:57 AM

so did you get it?

B-ling88 · 18 June 2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

so did you get it?

Yes I did end up buying it

Thani · 18 June 2008, 08:59 AM

your not crazy

once you go black you never go back

nice collection by the way

Leighton · 18 June 2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Thani

your not crazy

once you go black you never go back

nice collection by the way

Hamilton Carvalho · 18 June 2008, 08:59 AM

Beautiful collection Andy, congrats!

BTW, you're not crazy, you just realized you made a mistake and to fix it you bought another TOG.

B-ling88 · 18 June 2008, 09:13 AM

Thanks for understanding my crazyness guys:) I guess it wouldn't be called crazy, more likely a WIS's Illness:P Anyhow I loved the Sub LV as well and it sang to me too but the fact of already having a regular 16610 it might seem odd for me to purchase the LV. Maybe one day I'll sell the 16610 and get the LV to replace it.

redshirt1957 · 18 June 2008, 09:37 AM

Yes you are crazy and that is just fine around here. Very nice watch. If I were to buy a newer, or new, watch; yours would be it.

JimSnyder · 18 June 2008, 09:48 AM

A very nice family photo

Jim

Hamilton Carvalho · 18 June 2008, 09:52 AM

He is not that crazy Bubba, I mean, he is not talking to his watches as of yet.

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Yes you are crazy and that is just fine around here. Very nice watch. If I were to buy a newer, or new, watch; yours would be it.

RW16610 · 18 June 2008, 09:58 AM

Excellent collection you have there!

No you are not crazy at all, the dark dial watches seem to be a big hit with most people I know.

redshirt1957 · 18 June 2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hamilton Carvalho

He is not that crazy Bubba, I mean, he is not talking to his watches as of yet.

Are you saying that locking myself in the basement and ignoring all my responsibilities; and then talking to my watchs...there is a problem?

RW16610 · 18 June 2008, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Are you saying that locking myself in the basement and ignoring all my responsibilities; and then talking to my watchs...there is a problem?

Lol

Hamilton Carvalho · 18 June 2008, 10:50 AM

No, no, no, of course not.

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Are you saying that locking myself in the basement and ignoring all my responsibilities; and then talking to my watchs...there is a problem?

Steven79 · 18 June 2008, 10:08 AM

I think the TOG is very very handsome! looks fantastic! congrats!!

Lol-x · 18 June 2008, 10:49 AM

I really like the TOG and especially the model that you just purchased.
I can well understand your attraction to that watch, it is great.

pwrslider · 18 June 2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

I really like the TOG and especially the model that you just purchased.
I can well understand your attraction to that watch, it is great.

I agree!! Not really my style...but a beautiful watch none the less!!

badsmac · 18 June 2008, 03:24 PM

Awesome watch Andy

Congrats. Now how could you come to a watch forum and ask if you are crazy. We're all watch crazy. The more the merrier. BTW, nice collection.

CoopJr · 18 June 2008, 10:53 AM

Not crazy at all...the TOG is the finest DJ going...IMO.

RW16610 · 18 June 2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Not crazy at all...the TOG is the finest DJ going...IMO.

Fully agree with you there.

B-ling88 · 18 June 2008, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Not crazy at all...the TOG is the finest DJ going...IMO.

I also +1 on this quote.

Gaijin · 18 June 2008, 03:31 PM

Amazing! Nicely done!

Why would you be crazy!?

The Black Dial TOG is a super hot DJ!

Magik · 18 June 2008, 06:43 PM

Congratulations on your purchase. I love the red second hand on the black dial of the TOG. Beautiful collection you have there.

toph · 18 June 2008, 07:32 PM

Nice collection, what do you think of the super-ocean Heritage? i think it looks really smart i tried on the larger version and thought it had such a classic look.

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 June 2008, 07:38 PM

Nice ToG!

A perfect addition to your fine collection!

SKSeoul81 · 18 June 2008, 07:45 PM

Pardon my ignorance, but what makes the turn-o-graph special among the DJ 'family'? What purpose does the bezel serve, I presume it turnable, but what does it do?

Nice watch :)

michaelhutchinson · 18 June 2008, 08:24 PM

Hi Andy...I have the same watch with a slate dial and I love it. From your photos the dial on your model looks more slate than solid black!!!

danberger · 18 June 2008, 08:43 PM

if you are mad and ask normal people whether you are mad they will say yes.

if you are mad and ask mad people whether you are mad they will say no.

you are amongs the maddest WIS's out there !!

Nigel Tufnel · 18 June 2008, 11:48 PM

Andy, I knew you were going to do that eventually, as I recall your dilemma in contemplating the initial trade with your cousin. I think this "deal" worked out for all three parties (you, cousin, his father) in the long run. I'm glad it did.

B-ling88 · 19 June 2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Nice collection, what do you think of the super-ocean Heritage? i think it looks really smart i tried on the larger version and thought it had such a classic look.

I think the SOH38 is a very simple clean looking Breitling. Among most Breitlings out there the dials are a bit too busy for my liking but the looks on the SOH is just right. Also my gf wears this watch more then I do and I think it looks very hot on her

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Originally Posted by SKSeoul81

Pardon my ignorance, but what makes the turn-o-graph special among the DJ 'family'? What purpose does the bezel serve, I presume it turnable, but what does it do?

Nice watch :)

I don't know what exact purpose of the Turnographs Bezel is for but I use it for time references for meetings in 10-20minutes etc. If it isn't used for that it still brings the great presence and looks for the TOG as it's a sports line for the Datejusts out there.

Andy

18 June 2008, 08:54 AM	#1
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	Am I crazy? to purchase a new watch but it was a watch that I had before in my collection? So here is the story. I was on a small vacation over the weekend visting my Dad for Fathers Day and I stopped by a Rolex AD in his city just to take a look and tried on alot of Rolexes. Tried on a White Gold Silver dial Daytona, a TT white faced Daytona, a Submariner LV, a few Datejusts, and a Datejust Turnograph. I thought to try the TOG again since I do miss my old one after trading it for my cousin's Subdate and him giving the TOG as a gift to his Dad. Funny thing though is why a Black dial again? For some reason the black dial sings to me more compared to the white. Anyhow the Daytonas were stunning but was way out of my budget but I would love to own a WG Daytona or even a SS version one day. The Datejusts dials that I tried didn't really float my boat for me. Then I was chatting with the AD and told her I had a TOG before in my collection. Even though out of all the dials on the Datejusts I've seen for some reason this Datejust sings to me more. So she offered me a steal deal on a Z series so after that it was game over for me... I must admit that I find one of the most comfortable Rolexes out there would be the Datejust:) Here's my current family Cheers, Andy

18 June 2008, 10:49 AM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	I really like the TOG and especially the model that you just purchased. I can well understand your attraction to that watch, it is great. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

18 June 2008, 07:32 PM	#24
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Nice collection, what do you think of the super-ocean Heritage? i think it looks really smart i tried on the larger version and thought it had such a classic look. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

18 June 2008, 07:38 PM	#25
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Nice ToG! A perfect addition to your fine collection! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 June 2008, 07:45 PM	#26
SKSeoul81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: JS Location: Amsterdam Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 182	Pardon my ignorance, but what makes the turn-o-graph special among the DJ 'family'? What purpose does the bezel serve, I presume it turnable, but what does it do? Nice watch :) __________________ Rolex SS Submariner 16610 Rolex Date 1500 Tag Heuer Aquaracer

18 June 2008, 08:57 AM	#2
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	so did you get it?

18 June 2008, 08:59 AM	#4
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	your not crazy once you go black you never go back nice collection by the way

18 June 2008, 08:59 AM	#6
Hamilton Carvalho Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,225	Beautiful collection Andy, congrats! BTW, you're not crazy, you just realized you made a mistake and to fix it you bought another TOG.

18 June 2008, 09:13 AM	#7
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	Thanks for understanding my crazyness guys:) I guess it wouldn't be called crazy, more likely a WIS's Illness:P Anyhow I loved the Sub LV as well and it sang to me too but the fact of already having a regular 16610 it might seem odd for me to purchase the LV. Maybe one day I'll sell the 16610 and get the LV to replace it.

18 June 2008, 09:37 AM	#8
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Yes you are crazy and that is just fine around here. Very nice watch. If I were to buy a newer, or new, watch; yours would be it.

18 June 2008, 09:48 AM	#9
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	A very nice family photo Jim

18 June 2008, 09:58 AM	#11
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Excellent collection you have there! No you are not crazy at all, the dark dial watches seem to be a big hit with most people I know.

18 June 2008, 10:08 AM	#15
Steven79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Steven Location: Houston Watch: Sub Posts: 1,175	I think the TOG is very very handsome! looks fantastic! congrats!!

18 June 2008, 03:24 PM	#18
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	Awesome watch Andy Congrats. Now how could you come to a watch forum and ask if you are crazy. We're all watch crazy. The more the merrier. BTW, nice collection.

18 June 2008, 10:53 AM	#19
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Not crazy at all...the TOG is the finest DJ going...IMO.

18 June 2008, 03:31 PM	#22
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Amazing! Nicely done! Why would you be crazy!? The Black Dial TOG is a super hot DJ!

18 June 2008, 06:43 PM	#23
Magik Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Royal Kunia, HI Watch: Sub-Date & GMT ll Posts: 603	Congratulations on your purchase. I love the red second hand on the black dial of the TOG. Beautiful collection you have there.

18 June 2008, 08:24 PM	#27
michaelhutchinson Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London Posts: 30	Hi Andy...I have the same watch with a slate dial and I love it. From your photos the dial on your model looks more slate than solid black!!!

18 June 2008, 08:43 PM	#28
danberger Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 500	if you are mad and ask normal people whether you are mad they will say yes. if you are mad and ask mad people whether you are mad they will say no. you are amongs the maddest WIS's out there !!

18 June 2008, 11:48 PM	#29
Nigel Tufnel Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 420	Andy, I knew you were going to do that eventually, as I recall your dilemma in contemplating the initial trade with your cousin. I think this "deal" worked out for all three parties (you, cousin, his father) in the long run. I'm glad it did.

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