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jonathon555 · 2 July 2010, 07:24 AM

Is there such a thing as a Rolex collectors disease ?

Once you get your first Rolex & feel how good wearing it makes you feel .....

You want more !

It's as if you feel you have finally overcome lifes big climb & you have got to the summit ! ( a small summit it may be to you lot)

You have the holy grail .................. your first Rolex.

Then suddenly you need more ......

I have always thought Rolex = Success (in finacial ways) Maybe i am wrong

I grew up in a hard working very poor family, my Dad always promised himself a Rolex but could never afford one even today.

I have one

soon to be more

My Dad is even proud LOL.

Getting dressed in a " Flame retardent clothes as I type "

Let the ridicule & Piss taking begin.

The GMT Master · 2 July 2010, 07:31 AM

Mate, we all have the Rolex disease here

The official term is WIS (watch idiot savant), and pretty much all of us loons here at TRF are grade A WISes. You're in good company

Mr. Greene · 2 July 2010, 07:32 AM

yes we all have it, no go buy your Dad one

sakuraba · 2 July 2010, 09:59 AM

As Chris has pointed out, it's called WISitis, and there is no cure!

Congratulations on your Rolex. Your dad has reason to be proud.

andrew79 · 2 July 2010, 10:01 AM

indeed, it is a disease and sickness.... this forum is spreading the outbreak... LOL.. congrats.

Dr. Robert · 2 July 2010, 10:12 AM

Rolexitis isn't so bad...there are worst diseases.

TSW · 2 July 2010, 10:14 AM

Your in good company!!

MortgageGuy · 2 July 2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Greene

yes we all have it, no go buy your Dad one

Yes, I will 2nd this... What a great opportunity to say Thank you to your Father for all he has done for you if you get the opportunity to buy a Rolex for him

I bought my mother one last year and she just about fell out of her chair

inLine4 · 2 July 2010, 10:19 AM

Too late for me...

Chipmunk · 2 July 2010, 10:19 AM

Watch out for signs and symptoms of Collectorstitis........it's serious with no
known treatment.

2th Dr · 2 July 2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Greene

yes we all have it, no go buy your Dad one

dddrees · 2 July 2010, 11:23 AM

I think I aquired my sickness so fast I barely had time to realize it. I purchased my first Rolex in May and I already have a second Rolex on layway.

I have been infected.

Rex Kwon Do · 2 July 2010, 11:28 AM

As much as I love my watches, there is no better experience than giving one away. I surprised my wife with one a few years ago....just a great moment.

I think it would be even cooler to give one to your father who loves Rolex but has never been able to have one....frankly I bet it will be one of the neatest moments of your life.

Johny · 2 July 2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

As Chris has pointed out, it's called WISitis, and there is no cure!

Congratulations on your Rolex. Your dad has reason to be proud.

x2 no cure.

gone-rolex-mad · 2 July 2010, 05:11 PM

I am infected, I'm a terminal case!

jonathon555 · 2 July 2010, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gone-rolex-mad

I am infected, I'm a terminal case!

No cure !

Oh well, best Get back to looking for another one.

mike · 2 July 2010, 06:25 PM

I like to think of it as a "condition". With proper care and maintance (more watches), there's no reason not to expect a mostly normal life.

Tech_wizard001 · 2 July 2010, 07:18 PM

When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem.

PS - This is a verdict from the Mrs.

Tech_wizard001 · 2 July 2010, 07:19 PM

When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem.

PS - This is a verdict from the Mrs.

Tech_wizard001 · 2 July 2010, 07:19 PM

When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem.

PS - This is a verdict from the Mrs.

jonathon555 · 2 July 2010, 07:40 PM

Whoa , you have it bad.

You must also have repetative strain injury as you have posted 3 times

ASW1 · 2 July 2010, 08:37 PM

In answer to the original post - YES.

"When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem."

Seems perfectly normal to me.

nauticajoe · 2 July 2010, 09:42 PM

Welcome to the club!

Watch Professor · 2 July 2010, 10:13 PM

I thought of joining Rolex Anonymous but I gave up. Just got #2 and looking for the next and the next.....

Kiddodoc · 2 July 2010, 10:22 PM

There is no damn cure and that is that way I like it!

B. Doggy · 3 July 2010, 02:32 AM

The fact that we're all posting on this forum assumes we have that disease....

R1@160@alltimes · 3 July 2010, 04:01 AM

I contribute this condition to TRF in some small insignificant way

TheVTCGuy · 3 July 2010, 04:07 AM

And I thought I just had Malaria

TattooedGQ · 3 July 2010, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Greene

yes we all have it, no go buy your Dad one

Quote:

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Yes, I will 2nd this... What a great opportunity to say Thank you to your Father for all he has done for you if you get the opportunity to buy a Rolex for him

I bought my mother one last year and she just about fell out of her chair

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th DR

What they said!!!

MagedMS · 3 July 2010, 09:04 PM

I am infected too by these Bugs.. I have the Rolex Disease !!!

My doctor said that to cure,,, I have to add a TT YM and a SS Daytona !

2 July 2010, 07:24 AM	#1
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Rolex Collectors Disease ..... Is there such a thing as a Rolex collectors disease ? Once you get your first Rolex & feel how good wearing it makes you feel ..... You want more ! It's as if you feel you have finally overcome lifes big climb & you have got to the summit ! ( a small summit it may be to you lot) You have the holy grail .................. your first Rolex. Then suddenly you need more ...... I have always thought Rolex = Success (in finacial ways) Maybe i am wrong I grew up in a hard working very poor family, my Dad always promised himself a Rolex but could never afford one even today. I have one soon to be more My Dad is even proud LOL. Getting dressed in a " Flame retardent clothes as I type " Let the ridicule & Piss taking begin.

2 July 2010, 09:59 AM	#4
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	As Chris has pointed out, it's called WISitis, and there is no cure! Congratulations on your Rolex. Your dad has reason to be proud. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

2 July 2010, 10:01 AM	#5
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	indeed, it is a disease and sickness.... this forum is spreading the outbreak... LOL.. congrats. __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

2 July 2010, 10:14 AM	#7
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Your in good company!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

2 July 2010, 10:19 AM	#9
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	Too late for me... __________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

2 July 2010, 07:31 AM	#2
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Mate, we all have the Rolex disease here The official term is WIS (watch idiot savant), and pretty much all of us loons here at TRF are grade A WISes. You're in good company

2 July 2010, 07:32 AM	#3
Mr. Greene "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: arizona Watch: Seiko 7A28 7049 Posts: 371	yes we all have it, no go buy your Dad one

2 July 2010, 10:12 AM	#6
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Rolexitis isn't so bad...there are worst diseases.

2 July 2010, 10:19 AM	#10
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Watch out for signs and symptoms of Collectorstitis........it's serious with no known treatment. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

2 July 2010, 11:23 AM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I think I aquired my sickness so fast I barely had time to realize it. I purchased my first Rolex in May and I already have a second Rolex on layway. I have been infected.

2 July 2010, 11:28 AM	#13
Rex Kwon Do "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Watch: 116710,16610,1601 Posts: 70	As much as I love my watches, there is no better experience than giving one away. I surprised my wife with one a few years ago....just a great moment. I think it would be even cooler to give one to your father who loves Rolex but has never been able to have one....frankly I bet it will be one of the neatest moments of your life.

2 July 2010, 05:11 PM	#15
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	I am infected, I'm a terminal case! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

2 July 2010, 06:25 PM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I like to think of it as a "condition". With proper care and maintance (more watches), there's no reason not to expect a mostly normal life.

2 July 2010, 07:18 PM	#18
Tech_wizard001 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Desmond Location: Singapore Watch: Milgauss Black Posts: 51	When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem. PS - This is a verdict from the Mrs.

2 July 2010, 07:19 PM	#19
Tech_wizard001 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Desmond Location: Singapore Watch: Milgauss Black Posts: 51	When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem. PS - This is a verdict from the Mrs.

2 July 2010, 07:40 PM	#21
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Whoa , you have it bad. You must also have repetative strain injury as you have posted 3 times

2 July 2010, 08:37 PM	#22
ASW1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 420	In answer to the original post - YES. "When you have only two wrists and have more than 9 Rolex, definetly there is a problem." Seems perfectly normal to me.

2 July 2010, 09:42 PM	#23
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome to the club!

2 July 2010, 10:13 PM	#24
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I thought of joining Rolex Anonymous but I gave up. Just got #2 and looking for the next and the next.....

2 July 2010, 10:22 PM	#25
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,534	There is no damn cure and that is that way I like it!

3 July 2010, 02:32 AM	#26
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	The fact that we're all posting on this forum assumes we have that disease.... __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

3 July 2010, 04:01 AM	#27
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I contribute this condition to TRF in some small insignificant way __________________

3 July 2010, 04:07 AM	#28
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	And I thought I just had Malaria

3 July 2010, 09:04 PM	#30
MagedMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Maged Location: Egypt Watch: SUBMARINER 114060 Posts: 514	Rolex Bugs !!! I am infected too by these Bugs.. I have the Rolex Disease !!! My doctor said that to cure,,, I have to add a TT YM and a SS Daytona ! Attached Images __________________ ROLEX SUBMARINER-114060/116610 LN/116613 LB ROLEX DEEPSEA-116660/116660 DBL/SD43-126600 ROLEX GMT II C-116710 LN/EXPLORER II-216570 BK ROLEX DAYTONA-116503 BLABR ROLEX MILLGAUSS-116400 GV

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