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12 July 2010, 03:46 AM
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Rolex watch syndrome!
I've recently purchased an Explorer (114270 V series) and I'm already looking at new models! Is this normal?! Did any others feel this way?
I love the Explorer II with white dial and upon seeing the new green Sub I could weep with joy. The problem, of course is the expense. One day I'll build the collection, but my Explorer needs to 'explore' first before I even think about it. Damn you, Rolex! |
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12 July 2010, 03:49 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Welcome. Congrats on your new Explorer.
 Yes, it is a sickness. Being here doesn't make it any better either. 
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12 July 2010, 03:50 AM
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Welcome to the sickness....RS
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12 July 2010, 04:03 AM
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Location: United Kingdom
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I too now also have the sickness! Until a couple of weeks ago I would only wear Omega watches (had 3 but just sold 1) but finally gave in and purchased a new Rolex Submariner 16610. Since this purchase the bug has infected me and I am already thinking about my next Rolex. However, I am going in the opposite direction and thinking of a vintage 1960s made Submariner 5513.
The illness brings much enjoyment but also a sickly bank balance :p M Last edited by NMS75; 12 July 2010 at 04:04 AM.. Reason: Typos |
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12 July 2010, 04:17 AM
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The cure for Rolexitis...buy 2 Rolexes & call me in the morning.
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12 July 2010, 04:23 AM
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12 July 2010, 04:34 AM
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Another victim of rolexitus it's getting like a pandemic
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12 July 2010, 05:16 AM
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Same problem here... Just purchased a 2001 SS/WG DJ two weeks ago, my first Rolex. Already wanting more. Does go nice with my collection, but would like either a Sub or GMT Master (or both) to go along with it. This is a great website...
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12 July 2010, 05:21 AM
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Real Name: Eric
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There is no cure! You will go to your grave with the disease!!
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12 July 2010, 08:02 AM
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He who dies w/ the most Rolexes, Tudors & Cellinis wins.
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12 July 2010, 08:12 AM
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I'm loving my ExpII, but I'm wondering what it would look like on an alligator strap. So, yes, it is a sickness. |
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12 July 2010, 11:58 AM
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12 July 2010, 12:06 PM
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 Welcome, perfectly normal! I always have one on my wishlist, at least one 
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12 July 2010, 12:06 PM
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Real Name: Andrew
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welcome to the rolex outbreak.... it is more than a disease ..... never ending saga begins now...
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12 July 2010, 12:07 PM
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You should sell your Rolex Explorer immediately, and delete any bookmarks or history of this forum....
Because that is the ONLY way you can stop the addiction. But then again - chances of that happening is really slim... You'd probably be a Rolex junky like we are here... lol |
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12 July 2010, 12:09 PM
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I went 10+ years with only one watch, then I made the mistake to buy another one a few months ago...
6 weeks after that one came another one, and I'm still itching for another one... This hobby is a b..ch...
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12 July 2010, 12:28 PM
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Oh by the way - just give in - don't fight the urge. It's to no avail. You'll lose anyway... so don't bother trying, you'll just be wasting your time and energy. The outcome is imminent... hehehehe...
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12 July 2010, 12:46 PM
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dude its just the beginning!!!!!
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12 July 2010, 12:46 PM
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I have it too! Since I first saw "Goldfinger" - I am a huge Fleming and Bond fan.....it never stops! :)
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12 July 2010, 03:26 PM
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12 July 2010, 03:43 PM
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Yes, my first Rolex was also an Explorer I (114270 D series) less than a year later I purchased a Bremont ALT1- Z then last year I bought a Rolex Sea -Dweller now I want a Daytona! |
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12 July 2010, 04:09 PM
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the only cure (and it works):
get as many Rolex as you can, until you are immune to it
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12 July 2010, 07:24 PM
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i think most of us here in this forum share the same sickness / syndrome...
just can't get enough of it! |
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12 July 2010, 07:28 PM
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I wanted just one and ended up with three!!!!
there is one cure though.....when the watch cash fund is empty then the buying stops.....
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13 July 2010, 04:32 AM
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13 July 2010, 06:42 AM
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There is no cure. All you can do is slow the spread of the disease.
Glad to know I am not alone. |
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13 July 2010, 07:03 AM
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oh crap ! I have got it bad, just ordered a DSSD today
DOH ! please help me 
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16 July 2010, 03:24 AM
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My first was a Datejust in 2007, Sub Date in Feb 2010 and GMT2 Ceramic in May 2010....i feel so sick...and now aiming on a Sub Ceramic. Someone pls stop me!
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16 July 2010, 03:42 AM
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Real Name: Tommy
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If you are the type of person that always do lots of research before buying anything. This is what happen when you have done too much research before you buy your first Rolex.
And yes this is only beginning
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