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7 March 2009, 05:34 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Jon
Location: New England
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New member & proud new rolex owner!!
Hey everyone!! Well, I joined this forum a few days ago and already posted several things on here. I noticed there were quite a few people writing threads to introduce themselves and thought to do so myself. I recently just purchased my 1st Rolex!! I've been wanting one since I was around 15 but I was too young then and didn't have the financial ability to afford one. Now, I finally recently graduated from college and entered the working world, I decided its time to fulfill my dream. I spent at least a year shopping around and going to ADs frequently to try on each Rolex they had. I originally really wanted the Milgauss GV but couldn't find one at the ADs and when I finally got a chance to see the Milgauss in person, it just didn't spark for me. I wanted a watch that not only I wanted to wear but something that would be a good investment as well. The GV was interesting to me b/c the green crystal just seemed like something special, but unfortunately the watch was kinda plain for my tastes. But who knows, if the time is right, I may just get one. Anyways...getting back on track. I also really liked the TT Submariner with black dial but for my age, the gold may not be the right time for my age. I looked online and travelled too all the dealers in Massachusetts to find the right one. Finally, I came upon a GD online and found out he was in Connecticut so I drove all the way down there and took a look at a watch I saw on his site. There were actually two, both SS Daytonas 116520, but one was a white face and the other black. I was down there for probably 1 hour and finally decided on a preowned black face SS Daytona 116520 D serial. I just love the timeless design and it really fits my personality given I am an extreme car enthusiast. Well I guess this was my journey to buying my first Rolex and hope to meet a lot of great people here. I recently noticed the prices coming down a lot on Rolexes whether due to demand and the economy, but I hope this is temporary and that I made a wise investment. I will definitely posts some pics when I finally get a chance to take some pics.
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7 March 2009, 05:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Congrats on the Daytona and welcome to TRF buddy!
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7 March 2009, 05:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Boyd
Location: NC
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Welcome Jon and congrats on a real beauty
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7 March 2009, 05:48 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Location: Kentucky
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Congrats.
If you enjoy the Daytona, it's a wise investment. dP
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7 March 2009, 06:14 AM
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Banned
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Real Name: Mark-O!
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Congrats Jon, and welcome to TRF!
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7 March 2009, 06:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
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Welcome Jon and congrats! Enjoy it!
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7 March 2009, 06:47 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Danny
Location: Ca
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 936
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WELCOME TO TRF! The first and last stop for Rolex addicts. Hope you enjoy your time here. Congratulations on a beautiful timepiece.
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7 March 2009, 06:52 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Howard
Location: Utah
Watch: Lover
Posts: 3,939
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WooHoo...congratulations!
Welcome to the forum!
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7 March 2009, 06:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
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Congrats on the Daytona and Welcome to the Forum!
~Scott
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7 March 2009, 07:30 AM
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Banned
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Real Name: Jon
Location: New England
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Thanks for the warm welcomes!!
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7 March 2009, 11:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Andy
Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY
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Congrats and welcome to TRF
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7 March 2009, 11:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Jarrett
Location: San Antonio TX
Watch: ing everybody
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Welcome to TRF, and wear your Daytona in good health
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7 March 2009, 11:59 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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Very nice watch. My thought on the Daytona is that while it doesn't seem to be for everyone, the ones it does affect, it hits pretty hard. Welcome to the forum.
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7 March 2009, 12:11 PM
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Welcome and
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7 March 2009, 01:13 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Location: So Cal, USA
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That's a great entry with Daytona.
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7 March 2009, 01:14 PM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
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Welcome to TRF and congrats on the Daytona. Post some pics when you can.
Cheers - JJ
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7 March 2009, 01:17 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Richard
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Great Jon!!!!
Welcome to here!!!!! 
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7 March 2009, 04:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Alan
Location: Netherlands
Watch: Submariner Date
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Congrats on a wonderful watch. Enjoy!
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8 March 2009, 03:45 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Fred
Location: KY, USA
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Welcome to TRF and to your nice watch
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8 March 2009, 03:50 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: Greg Dolley
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Rose Gold Daytona
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Welcome to the forum!
Please post some pics when you have a chance.
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13 February 2010, 07:37 AM
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Banned
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Real Name: Jon
Location: New England
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Finally, found some pics. It's been almost a year when I first purchase this but never had the time to take a photo. These were taken by the seller before I purchased it. I will try to take some photos of my own this coming weekend since I have finally found out how to attach pics.
  
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13 February 2010, 07:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
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^^ Great watch Jon!!!
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13 February 2010, 07:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Neil
Location: West Midlands UK
Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub
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Welcome, Jon
What a fabulous Rolex
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13 February 2010, 07:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
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WOW! Way to start the collection!! Welcome to the forum and congrats on the fine purchase!
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13 February 2010, 08:01 AM
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congratulations Jon indeed its a beauty..welcome to trf
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13 February 2010, 08:02 AM
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great pics
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13 February 2010, 08:12 AM
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lol.. don't be in such a hurry to post pics..
 almost a year later, the thread is revived.. anyways, congrats on a beautiful classic ! looking forward to your pics (not the orig seller's pics) ..perhaps next year ?
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13 February 2010, 08:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Tom
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Congrats man~
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13 February 2010, 08:47 AM
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Real Name: Jon
Location: New England
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Hahah...hopefully not. I'm always busy 7 days a week so by the time I go home, taking a picture of a watch is probably the last thing I have in mind. I will try to do so this weekend though, or else I'll see u all next year hahaha...
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13 February 2010, 08:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Watch: 14060M
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Jon, Welcome to TRF. That is a very nice first Rolex to get. Good for you.
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