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Stevenbrla · 15 August 2010, 02:29 AM

Of little consequence, but thought I'd share...

For most of my life I've thought Rolexes were cool, and a few times over my adult life I've looked at them here and there... even tried one on many, many years ago... with two thoughts... "wow, that's a big and heavy watch", and "wow, not sure if I'll ever really care to spend that much on a watch...even as cool as it is."

Career-wise, I was doing pretty darn good working for someone else... by my standards at the time anyway.... best money I had ever made, solid company, working with very good people. And then...

I literally stumbled on a biz opportunity that I couldn't resist... so after 18 months of indecision and working this opportunity part time, I quit my job and started my own biz, fulltime now. Somewhere in there go re-aquainted with a friend (who was doing very well), noticed his very nice Sub (I think!).... Got me thinking... when/if I hit this certain income goal (which exceeded what I was earning at the "good" job I left), I'm going to buy myself a watch like THAT. (Pretty sure his is a Sub, but I wouldn't bet too much on it.)

Anywho... in my third year of full time biz right now, and hit that annual number that I was after by the end of July... SOOOO.... reward time.

I came to this forum to learn... and that I did, pretty much from many, many, many threads... and pm'd with a few very nice and knowledgable sellers who I appreciate very much.

I wanted a daily wearer, and I really "work" often... so to me, buying used was the obvious answer to me... and I have a relatively small wrist, so the old-skool style seemed right for my wrist... so our friend Jacek in San Francisco fixed me up.

Next goal? Avoid the watch addiction that most of you seem to suffer from...

Thanks again for the help, everyone.

obligatory pics (well, more like snapshots in my case)

rmcarlton · 15 August 2010, 02:31 AM

Welcome and congrats!!! Classic watch.

niseko · 15 August 2010, 02:31 AM

Congrats on your business and that lovely Sub !

JUSTROLEXES · 15 August 2010, 02:32 AM

Great story and congrats on the watch and the hard work...

Enjoy your watch now

Frogman4me · 15 August 2010, 02:33 AM

Very nice choice and great story. GL with your business and I'm sure rolex number two will be in your future.

Dan Pierce · 15 August 2010, 02:35 AM

Congrats on completing your goal and it's reward.

The addiction? You'll be as weak as the rest of us.

dP

jcherskine · 15 August 2010, 02:37 AM

Nice Sub..wear it in good health.

The difficult part now is to "Avoid the watch addiction that most of you seem to suffer from...

The only medication for it is to purchase additional Rolex.

Which one is next on your list?

mc1010 · 15 August 2010, 03:45 AM

The Sub classic looks great. Good luck and more success with your business. If you hang around the TRF, addiction is inevitable.

Roselló · 15 August 2010, 03:48 AM

Nice.

rfknauss · 15 August 2010, 03:57 AM

Steven, very very nice!

kcmo · 15 August 2010, 07:53 AM

Congrats on the Sub!

It sounds very well-deserved. Enjoy!

15 August 2010, 02:29 AM	#1
Stevenbrla "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 37	My first Rolex story... Of little consequence, but thought I'd share... For most of my life I've thought Rolexes were cool, and a few times over my adult life I've looked at them here and there... even tried one on many, many years ago... with two thoughts... "wow, that's a big and heavy watch", and "wow, not sure if I'll ever really care to spend that much on a watch...even as cool as it is." Career-wise, I was doing pretty darn good working for someone else... by my standards at the time anyway.... best money I had ever made, solid company, working with very good people. And then... I literally stumbled on a biz opportunity that I couldn't resist... so after 18 months of indecision and working this opportunity part time, I quit my job and started my own biz, fulltime now. Somewhere in there go re-aquainted with a friend (who was doing very well), noticed his very nice Sub (I think!).... Got me thinking... when/if I hit this certain income goal (which exceeded what I was earning at the "good" job I left), I'm going to buy myself a watch like THAT. (Pretty sure his is a Sub, but I wouldn't bet too much on it.) Anywho... in my third year of full time biz right now, and hit that annual number that I was after by the end of July... SOOOO.... reward time. I came to this forum to learn... and that I did, pretty much from many, many, many threads... and pm'd with a few very nice and knowledgable sellers who I appreciate very much. I wanted a daily wearer, and I really "work" often... so to me, buying used was the obvious answer to me... and I have a relatively small wrist, so the old-skool style seemed right for my wrist... so our friend Jacek in San Francisco fixed me up. Next goal? Avoid the watch addiction that most of you seem to suffer from... Thanks again for the help, everyone. obligatory pics (well, more like snapshots in my case)

15 August 2010, 02:31 AM	#2
rmcarlton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Monty Location: Georgia Watch: Sub LV Posts: 787	Welcome and congrats!!! Classic watch. __________________ DJ, LV, GV, PAM 25

15 August 2010, 02:32 AM	#4
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Great story and congrats on the watch and the hard work... Enjoy your watch now __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

15 August 2010, 02:35 AM	#6
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Congrats on completing your goal and it's reward. The addiction? You'll be as weak as the rest of us. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 August 2010, 03:48 AM	#9
Roselló "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SA, Texas. Watch: * { SD & DJ } * Posts: 943	Nice. __________________ ......... All In.

15 August 2010, 02:31 AM	#3
niseko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 64	Congrats on your business and that lovely Sub !

15 August 2010, 02:33 AM	#5
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Very nice choice and great story. GL with your business and I'm sure rolex number two will be in your future.

15 August 2010, 02:37 AM	#7
jcherskine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: DJII 116300 Posts: 1,970	Nice Sub..wear it in good health. The difficult part now is to "Avoid the watch addiction that most of you seem to suffer from... The only medication for it is to purchase additional Rolex. Which one is next on your list?

15 August 2010, 03:45 AM	#8
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	The Sub classic looks great. Good luck and more success with your business. If you hang around the TRF, addiction is inevitable.

15 August 2010, 03:57 AM	#10
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Steven, very very nice! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

15 August 2010, 07:53 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on the Sub! It sounds very well-deserved. Enjoy!

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