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mojodk · 9 April 2008, 04:33 AM

Hi all,

After having lurked around for about a week reading a lot of posts and enjoying the wonderful pics that are posted in the forums, I guess I better tell a bit about myself:

My interest in watches started 17-18 months ago when I came across a picture of a Breitling Emergency on the 'net. 1st thought: Wow, I gotta have one of those! 2nd thought: Naah, it's probably a bit too much and a bit too large to be really practical as a daily watch. So I started looking for something similar, but less substantial. I very much liked the Breitlings, so in the end I bought a Breitling Aerospace.

Until this point I hadn't given much thought to quartz vs. mechanical/automatic watches, but reading more about other Breitling models, then moving on to Omega, Rolex etc. sparked my interest for automatic watches. That led to the purchase of an Omega SMP (2254.50) a few months later. I really love that watch - it's a though, reliable, not-too-expensive no-nonsense watch that isn't too flashy, but still a joy to look at every day.

Some months ago I bought a vintage Boluva Snorkel Automatic. It has been under repair almost ever since (getting parts for these old watches obviously isn't easy), so it hasn't gotten much wrist-time yet :-(

Recently I was finally able to buy my first Rolex. I have had my eyes on the SD for some time now, so the choice was easy! That watch is a bunch of excellent engineering, great history and fantastic craftmanship - all wrapped up in a nice little package right there on my wrist! I am afraid this is where this hobby gets really addictive and expensive :-)

In the future I see a couple of Breitlings coming, a couple of Omegas (one of them a Speedmaster, of course), a couple of Rolex's (most likely GMT-Master and Yacht-Master) and perhaps even a vintage Sub some day...

Looking forward to a lot of fun here!

BR,
Morten

OYSTERMANN · 9 April 2008, 08:33 AM

Morten,

Welcome to TRF and thanks for an interesting introduction about your watches and aspirations

.

Enjoy taking part - it's great.

frostie · 9 April 2008, 10:10 AM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here and have a great time

jasonbellevue · 9 April 2008, 06:09 PM

Welcome to TRF, stick around and join the fun.

Tools · 10 April 2008, 03:29 AM

Welcome to the Forums..

Nice collection...

boa2 · 11 April 2008, 06:58 AM

Welcome, Morten. Very nice introduction!

toph · 11 April 2008, 08:07 AM

Welcome Morten- you are definitely in the right place!

ROLEX MAN · 11 April 2008, 11:03 PM

welcome to the madness!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 12 April 2008, 10:29 PM

Velkommen til TRF, Morten!

Rart at se endnu en dansker her! Claus ("Remember2") er også fra Danmark.

Glæder mig til at læse dine indlæg!

Terry Newton · 13 April 2008, 02:58 AM

Welcome to the forum Morten. You have your eye on some nice timepieces. Enjoy your stay here.

Terry Newton

TDH · 13 April 2008, 04:03 AM

Welcome to TRF & enjoy your stay here!

9 April 2008, 04:33 AM	#1
mojodk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Morten Location: Copenhagen, DK Watch: Omega SMP 2254.50 Posts: 20	Hello from Denmark Hi all, After having lurked around for about a week reading a lot of posts and enjoying the wonderful pics that are posted in the forums, I guess I better tell a bit about myself: My interest in watches started 17-18 months ago when I came across a picture of a Breitling Emergency on the 'net. 1st thought: Wow, I gotta have one of those! 2nd thought: Naah, it's probably a bit too much and a bit too large to be really practical as a daily watch. So I started looking for something similar, but less substantial. I very much liked the Breitlings, so in the end I bought a Breitling Aerospace. Until this point I hadn't given much thought to quartz vs. mechanical/automatic watches, but reading more about other Breitling models, then moving on to Omega, Rolex etc. sparked my interest for automatic watches. That led to the purchase of an Omega SMP (2254.50) a few months later. I really love that watch - it's a though, reliable, not-too-expensive no-nonsense watch that isn't too flashy, but still a joy to look at every day. Some months ago I bought a vintage Boluva Snorkel Automatic. It has been under repair almost ever since (getting parts for these old watches obviously isn't easy), so it hasn't gotten much wrist-time yet :-( Recently I was finally able to buy my first Rolex. I have had my eyes on the SD for some time now, so the choice was easy! That watch is a bunch of excellent engineering, great history and fantastic craftmanship - all wrapped up in a nice little package right there on my wrist! I am afraid this is where this hobby gets really addictive and expensive :-) In the future I see a couple of Breitlings coming, a couple of Omegas (one of them a Speedmaster, of course), a couple of Rolex's (most likely GMT-Master and Yacht-Master) and perhaps even a vintage Sub some day... Looking forward to a lot of fun here! BR, Morten

9 April 2008, 08:33 AM	#2
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Morten, Welcome to TRF and thanks for an interesting introduction about your watches and aspirations. Enjoy taking part - it's great. __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

9 April 2008, 10:10 AM	#3
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here and have a great time __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

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jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Welcome to TRF, stick around and join the fun. __________________

10 April 2008, 03:29 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Welcome to the Forums.. Nice collection... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 April 2008, 06:58 AM	#6
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,942	Welcome, Morten. Very nice introduction!

11 April 2008, 08:07 AM	#7
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Welcome Morten- you are definitely in the right place! __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

11 April 2008, 11:03 PM	#8
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	welcome to the madness!! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

12 April 2008, 10:29 PM	#9
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Velkommen til TRF, Morten! Rart at se endnu en dansker her! Claus ("Remember2") er også fra Danmark. Glæder mig til at læse dine indlæg! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

13 April 2008, 02:58 AM	#10
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	Welcome to the forum Morten. You have your eye on some nice timepieces. Enjoy your stay here. Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

13 April 2008, 04:03 AM	#11
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Welcome to TRF & enjoy your stay here!

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