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sbessel · 18 January 2012, 03:36 AM

Hello,

I am a new member to the Rolex family. I just received my first Rolex this weekend as a birthday present from my wife. It is a brand new Submariner 116613LN, black, silver and gold.

I have been collecting watches for over 30 years, never anything very expensive, my criteria was always appearance and uniqueness. At this point I have over 150 watches, mainly lower end, Casio, Fossil, a couple Movado's, a rare Tiffany and Co. and a couple of Invicta's, one that is quite similar to the base model Submariner. Lots of very unique and odd watches though...

Ever since my first job and the owner showed me his gold date adjust Rolex I have wanted one... but since life has always been a financial struggle, and with 3 kids it has never been high on my list of priorities. But thankfully things are going very well and this year we decided it was time, actually it was this or a new Ducati, and my wife deemed the watch much safer

and to be honest I think the watch is a better investment all around.

I love my new watch, and hopefully this will lead to many more. I really was torn between the GMTII, but the color combination of my Sub was hard to beat, as all they had for the GMTII was the full gold model, and it was a bit over the top for me. I also toyed with a used model, but since I was a newbie I didn't want to chance it, and the features of the latest model really sold it for me.

My only issue is that now my wife wants one, she picked out a ladies Date Adjust, silver with diamonds and a pink mother of pearl dial. (very close to 116244 on the Rolex site)

Thanks for listening, and I look forward to all this forum has to offer.

Scott

dddrees · 18 January 2012, 03:54 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Cyberintercept · 18 January 2012, 03:56 AM

Welcome Scott,

And great choice on the watch! You currently have 150 watches or have been through 150 watches? That's a lot! Awesome!

millmax · 18 January 2012, 03:59 AM

Hellooo

eric23 · 18 January 2012, 04:58 AM

Welcome to TRF!

TSW · 18 January 2012, 05:03 AM

Welcome!

MonBK · 18 January 2012, 05:32 AM

Welcome

sbessel · 18 January 2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyberintercept

Welcome Scott,

And great choice on the watch! You currently have 150 watches or have been through 150 watches? That's a lot! Awesome!

Last count was ~150 total in my possession currently. I have had more but know I have lost a few over the years. Never sold one... of course not that they are really worth anything.

Scott

chicagofan · 18 January 2012, 11:05 AM

Welcome to TRF.

HL65 · 18 January 2012, 11:17 AM

Welcome to TRF!

rolexguynfl · 18 January 2012, 11:37 AM

Welcome Scott - very nice addition - looks great in your avatar

77T · 18 January 2012, 03:11 PM

Enjoy the Sub - welcome to the forum.

sea-dweller · 19 January 2012, 09:15 AM

Welcome!

beyondhonesty · 19 January 2012, 11:41 AM

Welcome to TRF from NJ.

Grissom · 21 January 2012, 06:22 PM

A California TRF welcome Scott, from San Diego. Great choice, the 116613!! I have the 116713 and imagine I will add the 116613LN one of these days. Wear it in good health!

omegabenz · 21 January 2012, 06:34 PM

Welcome Scott! Great choice by your wife! I guess that is one way to increase your watch collection, start talking about motorcycles!

SS Oyster · 21 January 2012, 07:07 PM

Welcome aboard sir.

Call it the XO in me, but being a Rolex guy means knowing the terminology.

As such, minor point of correction (sorry) --- it's "datejust", not "date adjust"

Please take this in spirit given - trying to help :)

experimentjon · 21 January 2012, 07:11 PM

Congrats on your first Rolex! Indeed, it is a much safer choice than a Ducati...and something you can enjoy in a suit too! :D

Welcome to TRF!

Formulansx · 21 January 2012, 07:37 PM

Congrats on the new Rolex!

bgriz · 23 January 2012, 05:40 AM

Welcome

18 January 2012, 03:36 AM	#1
sbessel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Scott Location: Folsom, CA Watch: Rolex Sub 116613LN Posts: 58	California Greetings Hello, I am a new member to the Rolex family. I just received my first Rolex this weekend as a birthday present from my wife. It is a brand new Submariner 116613LN, black, silver and gold. I have been collecting watches for over 30 years, never anything very expensive, my criteria was always appearance and uniqueness. At this point I have over 150 watches, mainly lower end, Casio, Fossil, a couple Movado's, a rare Tiffany and Co. and a couple of Invicta's, one that is quite similar to the base model Submariner. Lots of very unique and odd watches though... Ever since my first job and the owner showed me his gold date adjust Rolex I have wanted one... but since life has always been a financial struggle, and with 3 kids it has never been high on my list of priorities. But thankfully things are going very well and this year we decided it was time, actually it was this or a new Ducati, and my wife deemed the watch much safer and to be honest I think the watch is a better investment all around. I love my new watch, and hopefully this will lead to many more. I really was torn between the GMTII, but the color combination of my Sub was hard to beat, as all they had for the GMTII was the full gold model, and it was a bit over the top for me. I also toyed with a used model, but since I was a newbie I didn't want to chance it, and the features of the latest model really sold it for me. My only issue is that now my wife wants one, she picked out a ladies Date Adjust, silver with diamonds and a pink mother of pearl dial. (very close to 116244 on the Rolex site) Thanks for listening, and I look forward to all this forum has to offer. Scott

18 January 2012, 03:54 AM	#2
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18 January 2012, 11:17 AM	#10
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18 January 2012, 11:37 AM	#11
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18 January 2012, 03:56 AM	#3
Cyberintercept "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Rolex, VC, Panerai Posts: 86	Welcome Scott, And great choice on the watch! You currently have 150 watches or have been through 150 watches? That's a lot! Awesome!

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18 January 2012, 03:11 PM	#12
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19 January 2012, 09:15 AM	#13
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19 January 2012, 11:41 AM	#14
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21 January 2012, 06:22 PM	#15
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	A California TRF welcome Scott, from San Diego. Great choice, the 116613!! I have the 116713 and imagine I will add the 116613LN one of these days. Wear it in good health! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

21 January 2012, 06:34 PM	#16
omegabenz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: 209 Watch: 116400GV, o2531.80 Posts: 240	Welcome Scott! Great choice by your wife! I guess that is one way to increase your watch collection, start talking about motorcycles!

21 January 2012, 07:07 PM	#17
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,222	Welcome aboard sir. Call it the XO in me, but being a Rolex guy means knowing the terminology. As such, minor point of correction (sorry) --- it's "datejust", not "date adjust" Please take this in spirit given - trying to help :)

21 January 2012, 07:11 PM	#18
experimentjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Honolulu Posts: 292	Congrats on your first Rolex! Indeed, it is a much safer choice than a Ducati...and something you can enjoy in a suit too! :D Welcome to TRF!

21 January 2012, 07:37 PM	#19
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Congrats on the new Rolex!

23 January 2012, 05:40 AM	#20
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