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Old 12 January 2014, 11:37 PM   #1
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Hey there

Hi guys,

I'm David from Germany. I'm a 28 years old phD engineering student, and I just got my first Rolex, which I consider a good time to introduce myself and admit my watchoholism.

As the pictures tell you, the alps are my playground.



Looking forward to having a good time with you guys, David
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Old 12 January 2014, 11:38 PM   #2
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Hi David, pleased to meet you and welcome!
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Old 13 January 2014, 12:14 AM   #3
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Old 13 January 2014, 12:18 AM   #4
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Welcome to TRF David !
Good taste in watches there. I like them both and it are both classics, if you ask me. Love the Omega Seamaster Chrono you have there, I have the Non-chrono version as a daily beater (regret not having the chrono). And the Rolex (pepsi) GMT..... well done man! Also a good choice as a first Rolex
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Old 13 January 2014, 01:21 AM   #5
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Thank you, everyone!
Sometimes I happen to think the other way around about my chrono. The guy is pretty bulky in height and a true heavy weight, but I wouldn't wanna get rid of it. It's a nice counter part to the lovely GMT.
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Old 13 January 2014, 01:33 AM   #6
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Thank you, everyone!
Sometimes I happen to think the other way around about my chrono. The guy is pretty bulky in height and a true heavy weight, but I wouldn't wanna get rid of it. It's a nice counter part to the lovely GMT.
glad to hear you say it. I love a watch to have a certain weight, it's a + for me And you must admit the Omega seamaster looks good and can take a beating ! I think you have a perfect duo there to start your collection with
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Old 13 January 2014, 01:51 AM   #7
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Old 13 January 2014, 01:52 AM   #8
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Old 13 January 2014, 02:55 AM   #9
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glad to hear you say it. I love a watch to have a certain weight, it's a + for me And you must admit the Omega seamaster can take a beating !
No shit! I was climbing and hiking several times with it, and it definitely took some serious blows, went >14,000ft, went to the sauna, did pretty much everything with the watch, and still runs with +-0s, while the crystal is still flawless. Great quality, therefore.
I won't expose the Rolex to equally rough situations, though.

Sincerely, David
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Old 13 January 2014, 03:39 AM   #10
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No shit! I was climbing and hiking several times with it, and it definitely took some serious blows, went >14,000ft, went to the sauna, did pretty much everything with the watch, and still runs with +-0s, while the crystal is still flawless. Great quality, therefore.
I won't expose the Rolex to equally rough situations, though.

Sincerely, David
It's normal that you will be a bit more careful with your new Rolex GMT David. But I can tell you that your GMT can take some hard work too! It's definitely a toolwatch, so enjoy it.
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Old 13 January 2014, 05:53 AM   #11
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Old 13 January 2014, 12:39 PM   #12
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Old 13 January 2014, 03:21 PM   #13
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Old 14 January 2014, 06:49 PM   #14
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The GMT is so pretty pretty with all its cute little details compared to the omega. If it was a human, it would be a little girl. And the Omega would be her pumped up, scarred big brother.
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Old 14 January 2014, 06:50 PM   #15
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I myself feel bit like a girl ever since ^^
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Old 14 January 2014, 06:55 PM   #16
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Nice watch collection, the Omega was my first one back in the days. Welcome to TRF!
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Old 15 January 2014, 08:59 PM   #17
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Old 27 January 2014, 04:43 AM   #18
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As many people write about their first contact, I wanna share mine, too.
Whenever somebody gave me a watch when I was a kid, I wore it for a couple of weeks, whereafter I forgot about the watch forever. I'm a pretty messy dude, anyway, so I simply forgot putting them on and, finally, about the watch.
So I didn't give a dm about watches until 2012.
Somebody I don't really like came in with a 16600 Sea Dweller around his wrist (which at that time I din't know; not even the Rolex design, I just noticed the watch because I care about things). My first question: "Is this an actual Rolex?". I was thinking wtf; expensive watches ain't tradition in my family. He told me a lot of bullshit about the watch and brand. He always tells bullshit about everything; lot of fairy-tale content.
Anyhow, something happend to me.
Then everything started. I gave it a first shot with the crappy Omega watch in order to see, whether the watch thing is for me or not. And it turned out to be.
So nothing spectecular. I still can't explain why I spend ridiculously much money on watches and can't quit, but I'm OK with it.

I hope you can sense irony in this post, when I mean it.

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Old 27 January 2014, 04:46 AM   #19
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welcome to the forum ,, once the bug bites ,, theres no cure ,,, your an addict. enjoy.
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Old 27 January 2014, 05:03 AM   #20
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Old 27 January 2014, 05:15 AM   #21
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Old 27 January 2014, 11:15 PM   #22
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Welcome Sir,

You're in very good company here. Plenty of us love sharing in our addiction.
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Old 28 January 2014, 08:43 AM   #23
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Old 28 January 2014, 05:01 PM   #24
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Love the Alps, and your shot with the rope was excellent. I wonder if you will get the Explorer bug before long (this place will help you with that). Welcome to TRF!
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Old 28 January 2014, 08:45 PM   #25
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I already have. Love the X-II
Have been attracted to the 216570 big time, but back when I put the 16710 on for the first time, I knew what Rolex is about.
However, I still want the ExII.
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Old 25 November 2014, 12:37 AM   #29
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