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jwl-2 · 1 November 2006, 05:01 AM

Hi everybody,
The confused part stems from me also being a member of the German Rolex forum that has a completely different lay-out.
I am a new member from The Netherlands, a Rolex fan ever since I saw the first gold Day Date back in 1967, worn by the owner of the cy. I started to work for.
Got my first SS Oyster Perpetual in 1969, regrettably stolen from my home.
Than twice a steel & gold Oyster Perpetual and than two gold day dates with president bracelet the first one costing $ 1388,- tax free (strong dollars)
I sold it at a small profit thinking I could buy it again but than prices shot up with the Nixon policy of releasing the gold - dollar fixed price so the second one cost me $ 2500,- Later I sold that one too and bought a large size Audemars Piquet Royal Oak, way to expensive and to heavy for a small wrist (it still hurts) and a very poor finish compared to Rolexes at that time. That was the only watch I had to take a financial beating on upon selling it.
After that side step from Rolex I bought a Midsize Datejust gold with presidents bracelet which I only recently sold because I did not want a gold Rolex watch any more as most Dutch that wear one these days are good for 10 to life so now I got a cool looking midsize Rolesium Yachtmaster.
Joost.

C.J. · 1 November 2006, 05:07 AM

Welcome to TRF

We're glad you joined up. It sounds as though you've had quite a selection of great watches

We're looking forward to hearing more from you. Enjoy

mike · 1 November 2006, 05:43 AM

Welcome! Join right in!

Goodwatch · 1 November 2006, 05:57 AM

Welkom op dit mooie forum. Ut Grunningen?

1 November 2006, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Welkom op dit mooie forum. Ut Grunningen?

Oh boy... two dutchies... now the forum takes a turn for the worse.

Welkom, as Frans said. Good to have you aboard!

Rockrolex · 1 November 2006, 06:41 AM

Welcome, jwl. Glad you found your way to our merry madhouse. Stay away from your fellow Dutchman. He has some bad habits, which is why we call him the Flying Dutchman.

1 November 2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Welcome, jwl. Glad you found your way to our merry madhouse. Stay away from your fellow Dutchman. He has some bad habits, which is why we call him the Flying Dutchman.

We also call him Goldmember.

Goodwatch · 1 November 2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

We also call him Goldmember.

I was hoping for 'friend'. Another dream shattered

There's but one way out, a dive in a bottle. Uncle Jack, here I come

jwl-2 · 1 November 2006, 07:21 AM

No out of pot city

C.J. · 1 November 2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Welkom op dit mooie forum. Ut Grunningen?

Oh geez, here we go

Goosh gash geesh wakendorf. Does that mean anything in Dutch anything?

Goodwatch · 1 November 2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jwl-2

No out of pot city

Ja, daar snap ik dus niks van. Pot city?

Goodwatch · 1 November 2006, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.J.

Oh geez, here we go

Goosh gash geesh wakendorf. Does that mean anything in Dutch anything?

Yes. I means: "I want to put my underpants over my head". If that suits you Ceej, to each his own I always say

Otis · 1 November 2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Oh boy... two dutchies... now the forum takes a turn for the worse.

It'll be like 'The Flodders' all over again....

mailman · 1 November 2006, 09:21 AM

Welcome to TRF new Dutchie

You've had some very nice watches. Hope you can stick around and join in on the fun

mailman · 1 November 2006, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Oh boy... two dutchies... now the forum takes a turn for the worse.

Not necessarily Johnny. It just means we have another supplier

Uncle-AJ · 1 November 2006, 11:29 AM

Hello Joost and welcome to our crazy forum. We were all sane before Frans arrived.

Rockrolex · 1 November 2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hello Joost and welcome to our crazy forum. We were all sane before Frans arrived.

With one well known exception from that small island a few miles from Oz.

JJ Irani · 1 November 2006, 04:42 PM

Hi Joost,

A big welcome to TRF.

If you've gone through this entire thread welcoming you aboard this forum, you would have realised what a crazy bunch we are....so just post away and have yourself a ball on TRF.

Post some pics of your watches when you can.

Cheers - JJ

JJ Irani · 1 November 2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

With one well known exception from that small island a few miles from Oz.

Now who the hell could you be talkin' about?

padi56 · 1 November 2006, 06:52 PM

Welcome to TRF any friend of the Amsterdam laughing grass is a friend indeed.

Otis · 1 November 2006, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

With one well known exception from that small island a few miles from Oz.

It's not an island..... it's more like a tear in the Fabric of the Trousers of Time.
If you think that doesn't make sense, that about sums it up!

2 November 2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Otis

It's not an island..... it's more like a tear in the Fabric of the Trousers of Time.
If you think that doesn't make sense, that about sums it up!

That tear in the trousers thing is how JJ tricks his vigin wool.

jwl-2 · 2 November 2006, 12:58 AM

Smoke pot??? Amsterdam perhaps????

jwl-2 · 2 November 2006, 01:19 AM

Out of sheer modesty I even forgot to mention a wg JLC Reverso duo used for official occasions, hereby corrected (the modesty)

JJ Irani · 2 November 2006, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwl-2

Out of sheer modesty I even forgot to mention a wg JLC Reverso duo used for official occasions, hereby corrected (the modesty)

A few pics would be nice, Joost!!

jwl-2 · 2 November 2006, 03:19 AM

They would, however with my only camera (oh shame) Trust 735 Powercam pictures at close range are too poor to use.
Camera´s are deffinitly not items I spend money on after twice having lost (analog) Nikons I owned to burglars and being of an age that one has enough pictures of oneself to justify not buying a decent quality new camera.
Sorry,
Joost

1 November 2006, 05:01 AM	#1
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	New and somewhat confused Hi everybody, The confused part stems from me also being a member of the German Rolex forum that has a completely different lay-out. I am a new member from The Netherlands, a Rolex fan ever since I saw the first gold Day Date back in 1967, worn by the owner of the cy. I started to work for. Got my first SS Oyster Perpetual in 1969, regrettably stolen from my home. Than twice a steel & gold Oyster Perpetual and than two gold day dates with president bracelet the first one costing $ 1388,- tax free (strong dollars) I sold it at a small profit thinking I could buy it again but than prices shot up with the Nixon policy of releasing the gold - dollar fixed price so the second one cost me $ 2500,- Later I sold that one too and bought a large size Audemars Piquet Royal Oak, way to expensive and to heavy for a small wrist (it still hurts) and a very poor finish compared to Rolexes at that time. That was the only watch I had to take a financial beating on upon selling it. After that side step from Rolex I bought a Midsize Datejust gold with presidents bracelet which I only recently sold because I did not want a gold Rolex watch any more as most Dutch that wear one these days are good for 10 to life so now I got a cool looking midsize Rolesium Yachtmaster. Joost. Attached Images

1 November 2006, 05:07 AM	#2
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1 November 2006, 05:57 AM	#4
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1 November 2006, 09:21 AM	#14
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1 November 2006, 07:21 AM	#9
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	No out of pot city

1 November 2006, 11:29 AM	#16
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1 November 2006, 04:42 PM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Hi Joost, A big welcome to TRF. If you've gone through this entire thread welcoming you aboard this forum, you would have realised what a crazy bunch we are....so just post away and have yourself a ball on TRF. Post some pics of your watches when you can. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

1 November 2006, 06:52 PM	#20
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2 November 2006, 12:58 AM	#23
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	Smoke pot??? Amsterdam perhaps????

2 November 2006, 01:19 AM	#24
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	Out of sheer modesty I even forgot to mention a wg JLC Reverso duo used for official occasions, hereby corrected (the modesty) __________________ Watch the watch timing the time

2 November 2006, 03:19 AM	#26
jwl-2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 29	They would, however with my only camera (oh shame) Trust 735 Powercam pictures at close range are too poor to use. Camera´s are deffinitly not items I spend money on after twice having lost (analog) Nikons I owned to burglars and being of an age that one has enough pictures of oneself to justify not buying a decent quality new camera. Sorry, Joost __________________ Watch the watch timing the time

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