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Old 5 June 2011, 06:30 PM   #1
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Disease

No sooner have I posted - very pleased with my new SS Sub c - I've notices the SS explorer and have immediately started wanting one :-(

Is this a recurring thing? Will I end up with more timepieces than I need!? lol

What about anyone else? Anyone bought a single rolex and then a few months later ended up buying another one?

Really loving the look of the explorer...
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Old 5 June 2011, 06:36 PM   #2
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Perfectly normal round these parts....Nothing normal about the parts though. Need has nothing to do with it!!
The explorer is a great watch...and a good choice to accompany your SubC.
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Old 5 June 2011, 06:37 PM   #3
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It's quite normal around TRF!
Don't worry, you're perfectly sane....
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:17 PM   #4
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Oh boy......

This is only the begining.
It only gets worse from here.
Many here can confirm buying more than one Rolex in the same week.
Enjoy the ride.
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:18 PM   #5
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:25 PM   #6
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It has only just begun. Stick around and you will have quite a collection soon! Perfectly normal though---for us Rolex junkies that is! Just surrender to it now!
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:26 PM   #7
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It happed tu us all : )
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:36 PM   #8
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A very slippery slope!
When you reach the bottom you will find a whole pile of us there!!
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Old 5 June 2011, 09:46 PM   #9
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Very true. Bought 3 with a couple of months time. I just aquired a DSSD and are looking at the new Explorer II and I. I am so glad to know there are others aroud like me.
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Old 5 June 2011, 10:16 PM   #10
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I have been able to hold off new purchases for some time. My last addition was my SS Daytona but that does not mean I don't crave! Have a large project in my backyard that has taken my watch funds for a while. LOL.
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Old 5 June 2011, 10:16 PM   #11
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Oh, and it is a disease that most don't want a cure for!
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Old 5 June 2011, 10:19 PM   #12
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You are infected.....there is no cure....you are among friends!!

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Old 5 June 2011, 10:40 PM   #13
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I have the same disease.
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Old 6 June 2011, 01:14 AM   #14
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It is a sickness illness A Fever.
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Old 6 June 2011, 01:16 AM   #15
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Stop. Turn around and run. Otherwise just give in and enjoy the ride.
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Old 6 June 2011, 02:16 AM   #16
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thats normal...at least here on the forum!
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Old 6 June 2011, 02:42 AM   #17
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Over the last year or so I have bought 6 Rolexes and flipped them all but one. I bought 2 different models TWICE. So yes, this is a sickness. By the way, an Explorer is a perfect compliment to the Sub. I'm waiting to see the new Explorer II in person myself to possibly add to the stable.
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Old 6 June 2011, 03:38 AM   #18
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i just got my expII polar, already thinking of the same with black face
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Old 6 June 2011, 03:51 AM   #19
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4 Subs and 2 EX II's within a year and now I've acquired Daytona craving fever!!!
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Old 6 June 2011, 04:03 AM   #20
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YES, YES you are hooked Unfortunately it gets much worse and there is NOT a known cure
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Old 6 June 2011, 04:16 AM   #21
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now that you have the Sub you also need the Exp II. you'll love the black and white together. oh yeah!!
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Old 6 June 2011, 04:27 AM   #22
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Run Forrest run!!!! Welcome to the madness.
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Old 6 June 2011, 04:49 AM   #23
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like others have said, seems totally normal what youre going through. you will also notice spending more time at your pc staring at pics and communicating with completely random people that you meet through the forums
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Old 6 June 2011, 05:28 AM   #24
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YES, YES you are hooked Unfortunately it gets much worse and there is NOT a known cure
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Old 6 June 2011, 05:43 AM   #25
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We are all inflicted. Believe me when I say this, if you stick around here you will only get sicker and sicker.
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Old 6 June 2011, 05:49 AM   #26
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you've been bitten by the watch bug. in this case, it's the rolex bug. some of us experience server symptoms, but there are others who have better immunity against it. unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. you will start to look at strangers' wrists when you are walking on the street. then you will get excited when you notice a fellow rolex wearer. and you'll get super excited when someone wears the same watch as you. the worst of all... you will be blown away when a fellow wis comes up to you and start talking about your watch. yes, this is common among us all.
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Old 6 June 2011, 07:10 AM   #27
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Same here. I'm buying one with a white face very soon. I want to get the current model before they start making the the Maxisplorer.
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Old 6 June 2011, 07:17 AM   #28
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It only gets worse from here... much worse

I DO HAVE A CURE FOR YOU IF YOU WANT IT

CUT BOTH ARMS OFF AT THE ELBOW

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Old 6 June 2011, 07:21 AM   #29
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lol Thanks everyone - glad I'm not the only one!

My AD is also the best Jeweller in Aberdeen - and I made subtle undertones to future business regarding engagements, wedding rings - things like that...

I'm now smiling at the thought of our next conversation being yet ANOTHER watch for me and whether the lovely lady who looked after me will assume it's about the other business that I can't quite remember much about now... ;-)
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Old 6 June 2011, 07:30 AM   #30
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Its a severe illness, I am thinking of talking to my shrink about it. About two months ago my grandfather gave me his old 1960's Omega Deville Caliber 620. I had the wathc restored and wore it. Than a friend of mine had a 1960's Omega Geneve Caliber 562, I bought it and restored it. Than I recently bought my 1980's TT Rolex Date. I am hungry again. I need help, i know how you feel. My watch fetish might ruin my relationship with my partner. He hates watches, and is pissed that I spend a decent amount of money on them. Watches keep me from having a full mental breakdown.
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