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Cardinals Fan · 28 August 2010, 02:07 PM

Hello again.

I didn't think I would become a "watch guy" in only a few short weeks. It all started with a trip to Grand Cayman for a quick seven day vacation with the family. We planned an afternoon trip to George Town for some shopping and lunch. The "shopping trip" turned into me looking at Rolex's at a local AD while my wife and two daughters looked at everything else in the store. We must have been in that store for two hours looking and looking. What made it sort of strange is I never considered a Rolex before in my life (any watch for that matter). I left that store bitten by the Rolex bug without a Rolex.

I tried to justify why I wanted a Rolex for the rest of the vacation (i.e., a mile stone birthday in just a few short weeks, 40 argggg, wedding anniversary in a few short weeks, etc.). I almost pulled the trigger while I was in Grand Cayman but I am glad I didn't because I would have overpaid and I would have ended up with a model that I wasn't 100% happy with. I didn't know this at the time but I am glad I waited.

I returned home to Houston and started my research. Where to buy it, how much should I spend, should I buy new or pre-owned, what model should I get, TT or SS, and on and on.......

After a few weeks of research (and some help from some of the TRF members), I pulled the trigger and purchased a pre-owned (LNIB with papers) SS Sub - 16610 Z. I have learned a little from reading various threads, so I was sure to post pics (no pics, never happened LOL).

Two things I plan never to leave home without.....

Cheers....

wjrw592 · 28 August 2010, 02:15 PM

Welcome to TRF & becoming a part of the "family'.

Hey, congrats as sounds like you got the bug but did not get bit in the butt
by the AD pricetag! Enjoy the new piece as I think the 16610 was a great
choice as it was my first Rolex as well and stay safe.

Cardinals Fan · 28 August 2010, 02:20 PM

Sorry about the pic. I just ready the post about no guns pics. It was not my intention to offend anyone. I will be sure to only post pics of my watch in the future.

Earl · 28 August 2010, 02:31 PM

I moded this then PM'd him "always good to read the forum rules prior to posting"

Cardinals Fan · 28 August 2010, 02:37 PM

Hello again,

I didn't think I would become a "watch guy" in only a few short weeks. It all started with a trip to Grand Cayman for a quick seven day vacation with the family. We planned an afternoon trip to George Town for some shopping and lunch. The "shopping trip" turned into me looking at Rolex's at a local AD while my wife and two daughters looked at everything else in the store. We must have been in that store for two hours looking and looking. What made it sort of strange is I never considered a Rolex before in my life (any watch for that matter). I left that store bitten by the Rolex bug without a Rolex.

I tried to justify why I wanted a Rolex for the rest of the vacation (i.e., a mile stone birthday in just a few short weeks, 40 argggg, wedding anniversary in a few short weeks, etc.). I almost pulled the trigger while I was in Grand Cayman but I am glad I didn't because I would have overpaid and I would have ended up with a model that I wasn't 100% happy with. I didn't know this at the time but I am glad I waited.

I returned home to Houston and started my research. Where to buy it, how much should I spend, should I buy new or pre-owned, what model should I get, TT or SS, and on and on.......

After a few weeks of research (and some help from some of the TRF members), I pulled the trigger and purchased a pre-owned (LNIB with papers) SS Sub - 16610 Z. I have learned a little from reading various threads, so I was sure to post pics (no pics, never happened LOL).

Cheers....

sleddog · 28 August 2010, 02:45 PM

Congratulations......A great choice for your first!!

lee2375 · 28 August 2010, 02:50 PM

Congrats! But a Cards fan in H-town? Thats an NL central no-no isn't it?

Cardinals Fan · 28 August 2010, 03:02 PM

Cardinals fan in any town...... St. Louis is a baseball town (probably the best in the country if you ask me, just my 2cents). Houston is a football town. When the Astros can win 10 or more world championships, I might have a problem.

:-)

marshallr47 · 28 August 2010, 03:06 PM

Congrats on the trigger pull. I'm sure you're going to love this watch. Enjoy it and don't forget to post pics.

dddrees · 28 August 2010, 08:29 PM

Congrats.

I had a similiar experience. Me and my wife were in Maui the beginning of this year when I went into a couple of the Rolex stores on the island.

I didn't end up getting my first Rolex until I got back home. Once you see one its almost impossible not to get one. Heck the Bug bit me so hard I got three!!!

The only treatment because there is no cure is to get another one.

rfknauss · 29 August 2010, 12:09 AM

Very nice ..... great choice!

DCgator · 29 August 2010, 12:42 AM

Congrats on the fine watch!

JUSTROLEXES · 29 August 2010, 12:46 AM

Weclome to TRF and Congrats on the purchase

The Sub is a Great watch to start with

B. Doggy · 29 August 2010, 01:23 AM

Sweet

ersnyder · 29 August 2010, 01:31 AM

Congratulations, a great piece!

Art 1 · 29 August 2010, 01:34 AM

Congrats.

kcmo · 29 August 2010, 07:01 AM

Great choice.....can't go wrong with a Sub! Enjoy it!

snoride · 30 August 2010, 08:42 AM

Congrats on your new Sub! I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I and many others do.

BarkMaster · 30 August 2010, 08:46 AM

Congrats. Traitor.

997Opus · 30 August 2010, 08:47 AM

Congrats, wear it in good health....

28 August 2010, 02:07 PM	#1
Cardinals Fan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: SS Sub Posts: 16	Pulled the trigger (well one trigger at least) Hello again. I didn't think I would become a "watch guy" in only a few short weeks. It all started with a trip to Grand Cayman for a quick seven day vacation with the family. We planned an afternoon trip to George Town for some shopping and lunch. The "shopping trip" turned into me looking at Rolex's at a local AD while my wife and two daughters looked at everything else in the store. We must have been in that store for two hours looking and looking. What made it sort of strange is I never considered a Rolex before in my life (any watch for that matter). I left that store bitten by the Rolex bug without a Rolex. I tried to justify why I wanted a Rolex for the rest of the vacation (i.e., a mile stone birthday in just a few short weeks, 40 argggg, wedding anniversary in a few short weeks, etc.). I almost pulled the trigger while I was in Grand Cayman but I am glad I didn't because I would have overpaid and I would have ended up with a model that I wasn't 100% happy with. I didn't know this at the time but I am glad I waited. I returned home to Houston and started my research. Where to buy it, how much should I spend, should I buy new or pre-owned, what model should I get, TT or SS, and on and on....... After a few weeks of research (and some help from some of the TRF members), I pulled the trigger and purchased a pre-owned (LNIB with papers) SS Sub - 16610 Z. I have learned a little from reading various threads, so I was sure to post pics (no pics, never happened LOL). Two things I plan never to leave home without..... Cheers.... Last edited by Lol-x; 28 August 2010 at 02:49 PM.. Reason: Firearm photo removed. Please see the rules.

28 August 2010, 02:15 PM	#2
wjrw592 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: PA/NJ - USA Watch: What time is it? Posts: 172	Welcome to TRF & becoming a part of the "family'. Hey, congrats as sounds like you got the bug but did not get bit in the butt by the AD pricetag! Enjoy the new piece as I think the 16610 was a great choice as it was my first Rolex as well and stay safe. __________________

28 August 2010, 02:37 PM	#5
Cardinals Fan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: SS Sub Posts: 16	Pulled the trigger (well one trigger at least) Hello again, I didn't think I would become a "watch guy" in only a few short weeks. It all started with a trip to Grand Cayman for a quick seven day vacation with the family. We planned an afternoon trip to George Town for some shopping and lunch. The "shopping trip" turned into me looking at Rolex's at a local AD while my wife and two daughters looked at everything else in the store. We must have been in that store for two hours looking and looking. What made it sort of strange is I never considered a Rolex before in my life (any watch for that matter). I left that store bitten by the Rolex bug without a Rolex. I tried to justify why I wanted a Rolex for the rest of the vacation (i.e., a mile stone birthday in just a few short weeks, 40 argggg, wedding anniversary in a few short weeks, etc.). I almost pulled the trigger while I was in Grand Cayman but I am glad I didn't because I would have overpaid and I would have ended up with a model that I wasn't 100% happy with. I didn't know this at the time but I am glad I waited. I returned home to Houston and started my research. Where to buy it, how much should I spend, should I buy new or pre-owned, what model should I get, TT or SS, and on and on....... After a few weeks of research (and some help from some of the TRF members), I pulled the trigger and purchased a pre-owned (LNIB with papers) SS Sub - 16610 Z. I have learned a little from reading various threads, so I was sure to post pics (no pics, never happened LOL). Cheers.... Attached Images

28 August 2010, 02:45 PM	#6
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Congratulations......A great choice for your first!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

28 August 2010, 02:50 PM	#7
lee2375 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Dallas, Houston, Watch: 5 Digit Hoarder Posts: 5,556	Congrats! But a Cards fan in H-town? Thats an NL central no-no isn't it? __________________ Instagram/Twitter @wxwatches Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 August 2010, 02:20 PM	#3
Cardinals Fan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: SS Sub Posts: 16	Sorry about the pic. I just ready the post about no guns pics. It was not my intention to offend anyone. I will be sure to only post pics of my watch in the future.

28 August 2010, 02:31 PM	#4
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	I moded this then PM'd him "always good to read the forum rules prior to posting"

28 August 2010, 03:02 PM	#8
Cardinals Fan Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: SS Sub Posts: 16	Cardinals fan in any town...... St. Louis is a baseball town (probably the best in the country if you ask me, just my 2cents). Houston is a football town. When the Astros can win 10 or more world championships, I might have a problem. :-)

28 August 2010, 03:06 PM	#9
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Congrats on the trigger pull. I'm sure you're going to love this watch. Enjoy it and don't forget to post pics. __________________ Ron

28 August 2010, 08:29 PM	#10
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats. I had a similiar experience. Me and my wife were in Maui the beginning of this year when I went into a couple of the Rolex stores on the island. I didn't end up getting my first Rolex until I got back home. Once you see one its almost impossible not to get one. Heck the Bug bit me so hard I got three!!! The only treatment because there is no cure is to get another one. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 August 2010, 12:09 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Very nice ..... great choice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

29 August 2010, 12:42 AM	#12
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats on the fine watch!

29 August 2010, 12:46 AM	#13
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	Weclome to TRF and Congrats on the purchase The Sub is a Great watch to start with __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

29 August 2010, 01:23 AM	#14
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Sweet __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

29 August 2010, 01:31 AM	#15
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Congratulations, a great piece!

29 August 2010, 01:34 AM	#16
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats.

29 August 2010, 07:01 AM	#17
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great choice.....can't go wrong with a Sub! Enjoy it!

30 August 2010, 08:42 AM	#18
snoride "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hilton Head Posts: 149	Congrats on your new Sub! I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I and many others do.

30 August 2010, 08:46 AM	#19
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	Congrats. Traitor. Attached Images __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

30 August 2010, 08:47 AM	#20
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	Congrats, wear it in good health....

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