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StevenReid1 · 12 July 2010, 03:46 AM

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!

nauticajoe · 12 July 2010, 03:49 AM

Welcome. Congrats on your new Explorer.

Yes, it is a sickness. Being here doesn't make it any better either.

R S · 12 July 2010, 03:50 AM

Welcome to the sickness....RS

NMS75 · 12 July 2010, 04:03 AM

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

Dr. Robert · 12 July 2010, 04:17 AM

The cure for Rolexitis...buy 2 Rolexes & call me in the morning.

Dan Pierce · 12 July 2010, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

The cure for Rolexitis...buy 2 Rolexes & call me in the morning.

Or, buy me 2 Rolexes and you don't have to call me at all.

dP

jonathon555 · 12 July 2010, 04:34 AM

Another victim of rolexitus it's getting like a pandemic

bigwatchman · 12 July 2010, 05:16 AM

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...

ersnyder · 12 July 2010, 05:21 AM

There is no cure! You will go to your grave with the disease!!

Dr. Robert · 12 July 2010, 08:02 AM

He who dies w/ the most Rolexes, Tudors & Cellinis wins.

jldc · 12 July 2010, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenReid1

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!

You could be me. I just bought a white explorer II and I'm already looking at the sub - ceramic vs old school, black vs green, etc.

I'm loving my ExpII, but I'm wondering what it would look like on an alligator strap.

So, yes, it is a sickness.

MortgageGuy · 12 July 2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Or, buy me 2 Rolexes and you don't have to call me at all.

dP

Welcome!!! My name is Adam and I am a watchaholic.

Latrodectus · 12 July 2010, 12:06 PM

Welcome, perfectly normal!

I always have one on my wishlist, at least one

andrew79 · 12 July 2010, 12:06 PM

welcome to the rolex outbreak.... it is more than a disease ..... never ending saga begins now...

Shade · 12 July 2010, 12:07 PM

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

wisguy · 12 July 2010, 12:09 PM

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...

Shade · 12 July 2010, 12:28 PM

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...

fc3s2k · 12 July 2010, 12:46 PM

dude its just the beginning!!!!!

NYTechGuy · 12 July 2010, 12:46 PM

I have it too! Since I first saw "Goldfinger" - I am a huge Fleming and Bond fan.....it never stops! :)

Speed · 12 July 2010, 03:26 PM

mjm800 · 12 July 2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenReid1

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?

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!

HFLO · 12 July 2010, 04:09 PM

the only cure (and it works):
get as many Rolex as you can, until you are immune to it

welem · 12 July 2010, 07:24 PM

i think most of us here in this forum share the same sickness / syndrome...

just can't get enough of it!

petesjag · 12 July 2010, 07:28 PM

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.....

vintage69 · 13 July 2010, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenReid1

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!

NO CURE,NO CURE IT IS TERMINAL

bahrenj · 13 July 2010, 06:42 AM

There is no cure. All you can do is slow the spread of the disease.
Glad to know I am not alone.

jonathon555 · 13 July 2010, 07:03 AM

oh crap ! I have got it bad, just ordered a DSSD today

DOH !

please help me

darylc · 16 July 2010, 03:24 AM

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!

omg · 16 July 2010, 03:42 AM

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

12 July 2010, 03:46 AM	#1
StevenReid1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK / Australia Watch: Explorer Posts: 7	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!

12 July 2010, 03:50 AM	#3
R S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: N.O.LA. Posts: 475	Welcome to the sickness....RS __________________

12 July 2010, 04:03 AM	#4
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	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

12 July 2010, 12:06 PM	#13
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Welcome, perfectly normal! I always have one on my wishlist, at least one __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

12 July 2010, 12:06 PM	#14
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	welcome to the rolex outbreak.... it is more than a disease ..... never ending saga begins now... __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

12 July 2010, 03:49 AM	#2
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome. Congrats on your new Explorer. Yes, it is a sickness. Being here doesn't make it any better either.

12 July 2010, 04:17 AM	#5
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	The cure for Rolexitis...buy 2 Rolexes & call me in the morning.

12 July 2010, 04:34 AM	#7
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Another victim of rolexitus it's getting like a pandemic

12 July 2010, 05:16 AM	#8
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	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...

12 July 2010, 05:21 AM	#9
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	There is no cure! You will go to your grave with the disease!!

12 July 2010, 08:02 AM	#10
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	He who dies w/ the most Rolexes, Tudors & Cellinis wins.

12 July 2010, 12:07 PM	#15
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	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

12 July 2010, 12:09 PM	#16
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	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... __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

12 July 2010, 12:28 PM	#17
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	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...

12 July 2010, 12:46 PM	#18
fc3s2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Barry Location: california Watch: OFFICINE PANERAI Posts: 1,289	dude its just the beginning!!!!!

12 July 2010, 12:46 PM	#19
NYTechGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: John Location: Upstate NY Watch: 116710 GMT II Posts: 121	I have it too! Since I first saw "Goldfinger" - I am a huge Fleming and Bond fan.....it never stops! :)

12 July 2010, 03:26 PM	#20
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706

12 July 2010, 04:09 PM	#22
HFLO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: 1803 DD Posts: 377	the only cure (and it works): get as many Rolex as you can, until you are immune to it __________________ time is what a clock measures . . . especially ROLEX !

12 July 2010, 07:24 PM	#23
welem Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 167	i think most of us here in this forum share the same sickness / syndrome... just can't get enough of it!

12 July 2010, 07:28 PM	#24
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	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..... __________________ 116718LN Black dial

13 July 2010, 06:42 AM	#26
bahrenj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 39	There is no cure. All you can do is slow the spread of the disease. Glad to know I am not alone.

13 July 2010, 07:03 AM	#27
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	oh crap ! I have got it bad, just ordered a DSSD today DOH ! please help me

16 July 2010, 03:24 AM	#28
darylc "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: malaysia Posts: 59	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!

16 July 2010, 03:42 AM	#29
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	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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