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TheDeuce · 13 July 2009, 06:18 AM

OK, we need some background to the story...

After graduating from University in 1995 I started to pursue my Certified Management Accounting designation. Given that my Bachelor of Science didn't get me a whole lot of accounting exemptions, it was the start of a very long haul, with a few stops and starts, three different jobs, a marriage, and now our firstborn son (coming up on his 1st birthday!).

Fast forward to this past April. With the last of the exams scheduled for June, I felt that finally going after the Rolex that I've always lusted after would be an appropriate way to celebrate finishing my courses. It was either a YM in SS & Platinum, a TT Blue Sub, or a YG Day-Date with the President band. Given the unique nature of the event being commemorated, I decided to pursue the President and began the online search.

And then I saw the Day-Date in Rose gold! That will be my defining Rolex moment. The clouds parted, the sun rose, and the lights from the sky fell upon me when I saw that beauty! Some online negotiation got an amazing deal on a P-Series with the Rose Roman dial and fluted bezel.

Coincidentally, Mother's Day was coming up - my wife's first. Not wanting her to feel left out when I finally got my Rollie, I negotiated a sweet deal on a lady Datejust for my sweetie. What better way to commemorate her first Mother's Day?

Which brings us to the snafu and the dilemma!

The snafu: Shauna's watch, due to the tight timeline, didn't get delivered in time for Mother's Day. So now I had a Rolex for her, but no occasion for which to present it! Solution: our 4th wedding anniversary was at the end of June so I had to keep her watch hidden for all that time. Thanks to the local AD for providing storage long after they were done the appraisals!

The Dilemma: My new DD was to commemorate my graduation, and that's not until the end of August! So now I have my Rollie, but no occasion for which to present it to myself! Solution: I just wear it 'around the house' to make sure it is in working order and to test the timekeeping ability {cough}.

Which brings us to the present. Still wearing it around the house and only my wife and boss (and AD) know about it.

Here's looking forward to the end of August when I can say "It's Official!"

In the meantime, I thought I'd share a few snaps. Man, I thought I was an OK photographer, but this macro stuff is killer!

FYI - the second last one was the answer to the question no one asked: "What does a Rolex look like in the infrared spectrum?"

More to follow - that Yachtmaster and a Lady President may follow sooner than we expected.

m.

Rockrolex · 13 July 2009, 06:21 AM

Welcome to TRF. That's a great introduction. Congratulations on (a) graduating; (b) your wife's first Mother's Day; and (c) your new and beautiful Rollies.

Stick around and join the fun and make yourself at home here.

allanofcalifornia · 13 July 2009, 06:24 AM

Glad you finally got your Rolex! Congratulations! Beautiful watch! Enjoy and wear it in good health!

Allan

kcmo · 13 July 2009, 06:25 AM

Welcome to TRF and congrats on all accounts!!!

Art 1 · 13 July 2009, 06:25 AM

Congrats.

MrCowboy99 · 13 July 2009, 06:26 AM

very nice and congrads

marshallr47 · 13 July 2009, 09:18 AM

Very nice and congrats. Welcome to TRF.

JRA21 · 13 July 2009, 09:33 AM

Nice !

shandy · 13 July 2009, 09:37 AM

I really love a story like this! Congratulations on a well earned landmark! It sounds like both you and your wife have a great relationship. I have a feeling that your watch will stay in your family for many years to come!

Finley · 13 July 2009, 09:48 AM

Congrats on all of the above!

Yume-sama · 13 July 2009, 11:10 AM

Congrats! Great watch!

bodybump · 13 July 2009, 12:44 PM

Welcome to TRF!!! Class President!!! Beautiful!!!

Dr.B · 13 July 2009, 01:06 PM

Congrats!!!

Watchdog · 13 July 2009, 01:10 PM

Always enjoy the stories behind the watches.

Congrats and enjoy!

KK

TheDeuce · 13 July 2009, 02:30 PM

Thanks all, thanks all...

Nice to know how many others out there appreciate the history and quality of Rolex. It's one of those things - if you have to ask what's so special about Rolex, you just wouldn't understand.

m.

TheDeuce · 13 July 2009, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

Welcome to TRF!!! Class President!!! Beautiful!!!

lol - and that one went right over my head the first read!

m.

ashu2289 · 13 July 2009, 05:46 PM

Welcome to TRF and what a great post

Huge congrats on your classic Rolex

presario · 13 July 2009, 05:55 PM

Hell of a first Rolex! Congrats and welcome!

SDDS · 13 July 2009, 08:36 PM

congratulations ..wear it in good health

The GMT Kid · 13 July 2009, 08:41 PM

Wear it and enjoy. Rolex does not require a special occasion.

Lion · 13 July 2009, 08:49 PM

Enjoy your new watch which is a beauty and Congrats on all fronts!!!

Desperado · 13 July 2009, 08:56 PM

Congrats....amazing first Rolexes :)

hflee55 · 13 July 2009, 11:58 PM

Congrats!

els4 · 14 July 2009, 12:27 AM

Congrats on all your accomplishments...and on your Rolex(es). Enjoy them in good health, and mostly, enjoy your family.

newsean2000 · 14 July 2009, 01:06 AM

verrryy nice. congrats!

sea-dweller · 14 July 2009, 01:33 AM

Congrats !

TheDeuce · 14 July 2009, 01:55 AM

Now if I can just get a shout-out from JJ I'll really feel like a member of the family!

Lol-x · 14 July 2009, 02:19 AM

Welcome man, and thanks for the story, all good.

Jimbits76 · 14 July 2009, 02:26 AM

Welcome to TRF...congrats that really is a beautiful timepiece!!!!

J

SLS · 14 July 2009, 04:46 AM

Congrats! August is not that far away!

Scott

13 July 2009, 06:18 AM	#1
TheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Winnipeg Watch: DD&YM&DaytonaOMy Posts: 294	It's Unofficial! I have my first Rolex! OK, we need some background to the story... After graduating from University in 1995 I started to pursue my Certified Management Accounting designation. Given that my Bachelor of Science didn't get me a whole lot of accounting exemptions, it was the start of a very long haul, with a few stops and starts, three different jobs, a marriage, and now our firstborn son (coming up on his 1st birthday!). Fast forward to this past April. With the last of the exams scheduled for June, I felt that finally going after the Rolex that I've always lusted after would be an appropriate way to celebrate finishing my courses. It was either a YM in SS & Platinum, a TT Blue Sub, or a YG Day-Date with the President band. Given the unique nature of the event being commemorated, I decided to pursue the President and began the online search. And then I saw the Day-Date in Rose gold! That will be my defining Rolex moment. The clouds parted, the sun rose, and the lights from the sky fell upon me when I saw that beauty! Some online negotiation got an amazing deal on a P-Series with the Rose Roman dial and fluted bezel. Coincidentally, Mother's Day was coming up - my wife's first. Not wanting her to feel left out when I finally got my Rollie, I negotiated a sweet deal on a lady Datejust for my sweetie. What better way to commemorate her first Mother's Day? Which brings us to the snafu and the dilemma! The snafu: Shauna's watch, due to the tight timeline, didn't get delivered in time for Mother's Day. So now I had a Rolex for her, but no occasion for which to present it! Solution: our 4th wedding anniversary was at the end of June so I had to keep her watch hidden for all that time. Thanks to the local AD for providing storage long after they were done the appraisals! The Dilemma: My new DD was to commemorate my graduation, and that's not until the end of August! So now I have my Rollie, but no occasion for which to present it to myself! Solution: I just wear it 'around the house' to make sure it is in working order and to test the timekeeping ability {cough}. Which brings us to the present. Still wearing it around the house and only my wife and boss (and AD) know about it. Here's looking forward to the end of August when I can say "It's Official!" In the meantime, I thought I'd share a few snaps. Man, I thought I was an OK photographer, but this macro stuff is killer! FYI - the second last one was the answer to the question no one asked: "What does a Rolex look like in the infrared spectrum?" More to follow - that Yachtmaster and a Lady President may follow sooner than we expected. m. Attached Images

13 July 2009, 06:21 AM	#2
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marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice and congrats. Welcome to TRF. __________________ Ron

13 July 2009, 09:33 AM	#8
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13 July 2009, 06:24 AM	#3
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	Glad you finally got your Rolex! Congratulations! Beautiful watch! Enjoy and wear it in good health! Allan

13 July 2009, 06:25 AM	#4
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13 July 2009, 09:37 AM	#9
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	I really love a story like this! Congratulations on a well earned landmark! It sounds like both you and your wife have a great relationship. I have a feeling that your watch will stay in your family for many years to come!

13 July 2009, 09:48 AM	#10
Finley "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: United States Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 417	Congrats on all of the above! __________________ I have to be successful because I like expensive things.

13 July 2009, 11:10 AM	#11
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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	Welcome to TRF!!! Class President!!! Beautiful!!! __________________

13 July 2009, 01:06 PM	#13
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Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Always enjoy the stories behind the watches. Congrats and enjoy! KK

13 July 2009, 02:30 PM	#15
TheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Winnipeg Watch: DD&YM&DaytonaOMy Posts: 294	Thanks all, thanks all... Nice to know how many others out there appreciate the history and quality of Rolex. It's one of those things - if you have to ask what's so special about Rolex, you just wouldn't understand. m.

13 July 2009, 05:46 PM	#17
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Welcome to TRF and what a great post Huge congrats on your classic Rolex __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

13 July 2009, 05:55 PM	#18
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13 July 2009, 08:36 PM	#19
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13 July 2009, 08:41 PM	#20
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	Wear it and enjoy. Rolex does not require a special occasion.

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Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Congrats....amazing first Rolexes :)

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14 July 2009, 12:27 AM	#24
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14 July 2009, 01:55 AM	#27
TheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Winnipeg Watch: DD&YM&DaytonaOMy Posts: 294	Now if I can just get a shout-out from JJ I'll really feel like a member of the family!

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