3000th Post with a big bonus

[samuel019]

Yes I strategically cheated a tad

But its been an amazing 10 years since I joined here on TRF. Over these last ten years I have learned quite a lot, laughed quite a lot, and oh yeah "spent" quite a lot.

Just wanna say a big thanks to Steve, Ken, Padi, Larry, and all the guys I'm missing for all they do in making TRF by far my most visited site. By Far!! Takes a good bit of work behind the scenes I imagine keeping TRF up and running which allowed me to make these 3000 posts. Granted my 3000 posts pale in comparison to a lot of members here. Even still I hit 10 years next month.

As to the big bonus, well I have to give a shout out to two of my buddies here that steered/supported me in this direction. The big bonus focuses on size and not money per se. But anyway thanks Jay and Rory.

One last thing, no I'm not retiring from TRF or Rolex but yes I do realize "incoming threads" have been blasted of late as kinda silly, its just a watch we've all seen a thousand times, who cares, etc etc which is all well and good. This post was primarily to say thanks to a few people and to some internet friends I've made along the way.

Oh yeah, the watch. Just a boring somewhat controversial black diver that just so happened to literally arrive this morning. SD4"3". Ha!

[samuel019]

Oh yeah a pic or two




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[garyk]

Originally Posted by samuel019

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Thanks for your post, excellent spirit and people like you are the reason I am on this site at all. I also appreciate the incomings as they gave me hope during the last few years that I might still receive a new watch from an AD. Got my LV Submariner in April and it was a crazy good feeling after a 7 year waiting period. Congrats on the SD, great watch!!

[ltmgeller]

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Exactly my point Mike. Same join month and year but I'm only a measly 15,000 posts behind you

Jeez I got some work to do

[samuel019]

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[Robf52]

Nice post. Wear in good health.

[brandrea]

First, congratulations on 3000 and almost 10 years Anthony. I enjoy many of your posts and contributions to this forum. You’re a good guy

Second, HUGE congratulations on your SD43. I knew you’ve been eying one, and I’m truly happy to see you take the plunge (no pun intended)

I hope you love the watch, it’s an amazing reference. Wear it in the best of health

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by brandrea

First, congratulations on 3000 and almost 10 years Anthony. I enjoy many of your posts and contributions to this forum. You’re a good guy

Second, HUGE congratulations on your SD43. I knew you’ve been eying one, and I’m truly happy to see you take the plunge (no pun intended)

I hope you love the watch, it’s an amazing reference. Wear it in the best of health

Thanks Brian and yours as well. You were definitely someone who I thought of. I know you own one as well and also my perceived love of guitar you also have as I pretty much play every single day to unwind.

But jeez louise you also have me smoked on post count. At the rate I'm going it'll take me 30 years to catch you and only if you dont make another single post

Initial thoughts? Well having a good bit of wrist time with my 216570, 326935, 16600 and a 116600 I thought to myself "Meh cant be that different than those" Well I may have been too bullish. Its different. Not any wrist discomfort as I've read nor do I see that as a possibility granted it is day one. Overall zero complaints. Love the PM type heft, wider bracelet, splash of red on the dial, and the clasp feels different than the SDK. Height/thickness all good.

My only minor gripe and one I can definitely live with or else I wouldnt have got it........This damn cyclops

Any SD43 owners ever removed theres? I have read the adhesive is like super duper on the SD43 making me think it wont be easy to remove. Am I wrong? If so I just might do it if someone can tell me how. Might being the key word

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by samuel019

Thanks Brian and yours as well. You were definitely someone who I thought of. I know you own one as well and also my perceived love of guitar you also have as I pretty much play every single day to unwind.



But jeez louise you also have me smoked on post count. At the rate I'm going it'll take me 30 years to catch you and only if you dont make another single post



Initial thoughts? Well having a good bit of wrist time with my 216570, 326935, 16600 and a 116600 I thought to myself "Meh cant be that different than those" Well I may have been too bullish. Its different. Not any wrist discomfort as I've read nor do I see that as a possibility granted it is day one. Overall zero complaints. Love the PM type heft, wider bracelet, splash of red on the dial, and the clasp feels different than the SDK. Height/thickness all good.



My only minor gripe and one I can definitely live with or else I wouldnt have got it........This damn cyclops



Any SD43 owners ever removed theres? I have read the adhesive is like super duper on the SD43 making me think it wont be easy to remove. Am I wrong? If so I just might do it if someone can tell me how. Might being the key word

There was someone here on the forum who removed the cyclops... if memory services he actually replaced the crystal but with what, I do not recall.

Maybe you'll have luck if you search for it.

I think ad you get older you'll like the cyclops





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[swexlin]

Congrats! Still waiting on mine, wish it would come in.

How long was your wait?

[Cambo]

Congrats and perfect timing!

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by swexlin

Congrats! Still waiting on mine, wish it would come in.

How long was your wait?

Honestly? Less than 24 hours. Took advantage of the “dying” market. There are some good deals to be had on certain models. SD43 being one of them.

[LC23]

nice

[rolexjackson]

That is most excellent!!! Congratulations !!!


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[jaySL350]

Nice one Anthony,,,,
congrats on 3000 posts and your new watch
Wear in good health,,,,

[mountainjogger]

Congrats on the post and the watch. Great reference.

[CHRONOLEX]

Perfect reference - congrats

[Mystro]

Congrats. Huge score.
FYI you get a “TRF oven mitt” at the 10k post mark.

[Jets_fan44]

J, E, T, S, Jets, Jets, Jets

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by Jets_fan44

J, E, T, S, Jets, Jets, Jets

6 rings, 6 rings, 6 rings, 6 rings

[Jets_fan44]

Originally Posted by samuel019

6 rings, 6 rings, 6 rings, 6 rings

Mad respect - we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by Jets_fan44

Mad respect - we’re not worthy, we’re not worthy

I'm sorry brother. I didnt wanna do that

But dont feel to bad its not like I think we are gonna do anything special this year. BB cant sign a FA WR to save his life or draft one for that matter in his life!!

Oh yeah we got 2 failed "defensive/special teams" former FIRED head coaches guiding our offense. What in the actual hell

Maybe we can get the guy in my avatar to come back

[jonf]

Very nice! Congrats!

[samuel019]

For some size comparison I figured I’d line up my 42’s next to the 43. Amazing how much a supposed 1 mm makes




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[mile2424]

Awesome congrats! Always enjoy reading your posts and looks like a great addition to the collection!

[FloydRedford]

Congratulations on the new piece and the 3K post. 2999 ahead of me:)

[Carguy87]

Congrats Anthony!! On the watch and your tenure here on the forum! I’m pretty new on here but I’m very appreciative of the knowledge and perspective guys like you give to new guys like me. Thanks again and wear that new piece in the best of health!

[JSolution]

Congrats Anthony pleasure to help and a pleasure to speak to stand up guy :)

[Little machines]

Congratulations! Great looking diver!