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18 August 2011, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: 88 keys
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Couldn't take it. I'm out!
Those of you that have enjoyed Seinfeld may get this reference right away. It's a tad obscure. How does it relate to TRF? Well, about 2-3 months ago, I made a "pledge" that I would wear the same watch for one year.
 I thought maybe I could do it with my beloved SD 16600, the best Rolex I've owned. However, surfing this forum daily and looking at posts plus getting some peer pressure from some fellow WIS friends via email and PM...well, it just was not meant to be. I'm keeping the SD 16600 for sure, but a sibling has joined the fold. So my pledge to be a "one watch, one year" guy has gone out the window.  I found the Seinfeld episode script and feel like it applies to me pretty closely: (Kramer casually enters, takes a few step toward the kitchen, and slaps a wad of bills onto the counter) KRAMER: (Declaring) I'm out! (Kramer now has the attention of everyone in the room. Jerry's mouth is open in shock. A moment passes) ELAINE: What?! KRAMER: Yeah, I'm out - I'm out of the contest. GEORGE: You're out?! KRAMER: Yeah, yeah.. (Notes their reactions) what? ELAINE: Well, that was fast! JERRY: Well, it was that woman across the street. (To Jerry) You know, you better be careful, buddy. She's gonna get you next. (Walks out, shutting the door behind him) (Jerry, Elaine, and George all look at each other, reflecting) ELAINE: ..And then there were three. (Scene ends) |
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18 August 2011, 06:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: Michael
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 3,474
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Sorry you couldn't be "master of your own domain", but congrats on the purchase non the less!
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18 August 2011, 06:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: .
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"Stick a fork in me, I'm done" Kramer
Well it was a valiant effort, but in the end TRF hidden powers always win This place is VERY dangerous, but you made it longer than most of us could (or at least admitted it). WELCOME BACK.  
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18 August 2011, 06:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Serg
Location: US of A
Watch: AP
Posts: 7,437
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Lord of the Manor!
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18 August 2011, 06:50 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Islam
Location: Montreal, Canada
Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV
Posts: 742
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Yes. I remember your post. Iam totally understand you as Iam in the same boat, I bought a sub c and told to myself this is the keeper watch but after two months I was looking in to trade it toword AP diver, finally I think I should keep the sub and wait to save to buy the AP. Today I tried the speedy and told to myself its nice. Do I buy the speedy now or wait till save almost twice the money to buy the AP......its a freakin hoppy..LOL
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18 August 2011, 06:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Jay
Location: Northern Virginia
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,490
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So what did you acquire?
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18 August 2011, 06:56 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA
Watch: 16523 TT daytona
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i wore my same sub from 96 ( purchased new ) everyday and still do? whats the issue?
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18 August 2011, 07:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: South Carolina
Watch: Panerai 914
Posts: 6,540
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I win the bet, I win the bet........................yeeeeehaaaaaw!
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18 August 2011, 07:08 AM
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Location: 88 keys
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18 August 2011, 07:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Serg
Location: US of A
Watch: AP
Posts: 7,437
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I wore my black Explorer II for 10 years save the odd trip to an unholy place where it would call too much attention ... I just now bought a Sub C ....
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18 August 2011, 07:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Adam
Location: Orlando, Florida
Watch: Me
Posts: 9,935
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Love Seinfeld
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18 August 2011, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
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The most important thing is to enjoy whatever path you have decided to take. Congrats Eric, and enjoy that new watch.
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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 |
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18 August 2011, 07:30 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
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Watch: This N That
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Besides it seems he has changed direction once or twice ot three times if not more.
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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 |
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18 August 2011, 07:37 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: USA
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I got it right away. To take it a step further, you could go earlier in the episode where for Elaine to be in the contest she had to put up more money because it was easier for a woman. And, in this case being true to watch might be easier as well.
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18 August 2011, 07:55 AM
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Banned
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I wonder what you got...
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18 August 2011, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Great episode Eric! It's tough being the 'king of your own domain'! I love Seinfeld.
Oh well, at least you gave it a shot with one of the most classic watches out there. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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18 August 2011, 09:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Time for you to mix it up!
What did you get?
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18 August 2011, 09:37 AM
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I'm king of the castle with my newly-acquired 16710 with lug holes and SEL bracelet. Best of both worlds! It goes nicely with my SD 16600. I have the coke insert with a new black insert on the way. Next up is the pepsi insert. Let's see how long I can hold tight with this pair!
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18 August 2011, 09:43 AM
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18 August 2011, 09:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Ari
Location: Florida
Watch: ...me go broke
Posts: 2,428
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You've got hand. And you're gonna need it. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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18 August 2011, 10:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
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Congrats Eric.
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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 |
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18 August 2011, 10:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
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Congrats on the new acquisition!
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18 August 2011, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Watch: Panerai 914
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18 August 2011, 11:01 AM
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18 August 2011, 11:56 AM
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Quick photo as requested
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18 August 2011, 12:51 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
Posts: 34,460
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That was one funny episode.
Congratulations on your new acquisition. It was a dumb pledge, anyway. I think you are now really the master of your domain.
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18 August 2011, 12:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Raf
Location: NJ
Watch: GMTII
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18 August 2011, 12:55 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: George
Location: Seattle
Watch: One of Them
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I too am not the master of my domain. I would never even try.
My favorite Rolex diver is the 16600. So many great watches so few wrists.
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18 August 2011, 12:57 PM
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Member
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Real Name: N/A
Location: N/A
Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC
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I've worn my SubC everyday since Nov09.2010
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18 August 2011, 01:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers
Posts: 7,973
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Good to know that you are not getting rid of the 16600, and that you have the perfect complementing watch on the way. I bet you should be able to make it for quite a while with those 2 watches. Congrats on a great incoming watch. You and I think much alike........I have a 16710 with drilled through lugs and a SEL bracelet. LOVE IT.
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