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pknopp · 23 August 2012, 02:33 PM

New guy here. I don't own a Rolex but I've wanted one for a long time. I though this was a good place to start. I'm going to look local first but I figured I'd do my research first.

I admit I'm a bit tight which is why I am still without one.

77T · 24 August 2012, 02:06 PM

Welcome to TRF

It is only hard to part with that hard-earned money the first time...after that it gets really easy!

malarky_hk · 24 August 2012, 02:12 PM

Welcome. Check out the sales corner - some reasonable deals to be had on new and used models.

Watchonisto · 24 August 2012, 02:50 PM

Welcome

toph · 24 August 2012, 03:36 PM

Welcome and enjoy

Art 1 · 24 August 2012, 08:52 PM

Welcome.

sea-dweller · 25 August 2012, 12:42 AM

Welcome!

nick c · 25 August 2012, 12:43 AM

welcome!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 25 August 2012, 07:44 AM

Welcome to TRF! Enjoy the hunt. Putting all that money down for a watch is hard the first time.

I remember second guessing myself for a day or two.

Psmith · 25 August 2012, 10:47 AM

Welcome

TSW · 26 August 2012, 09:06 AM

Welcome

chicagofan · 26 August 2012, 01:48 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Feras · 26 August 2012, 06:03 PM

Welcome and looking forward to see your first ;)

pknopp · 28 August 2012, 04:23 AM

Thanks all. I'll be reading for a good bit unless I get lucky. LOL

Tell me if I should follow my initial desire or if it's best for a novice to stay away from the vintage watches?

I generally prefer vintage. The new watches are simply beautiful, but I've seen a few people list watches from the 40's and I really like them. Are they more problem prone? I don't say this as it seems as a generalization they are less expensive but I really do generally like the more vintage watches.

Less likely to run into fakes? I wouldn't purchase anything right now without running it in front of someone far more knowledgeable than I.

HL65 · 28 August 2012, 08:57 AM

Welcome

DiverAsia · 28 August 2012, 11:43 AM

Welcome, and good luck in your hunt.

23 August 2012, 02:33 PM	#1
pknopp Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: WV Posts: 50	Newbie New guy here. I don't own a Rolex but I've wanted one for a long time. I though this was a good place to start. I'm going to look local first but I figured I'd do my research first. I admit I'm a bit tight which is why I am still without one.

24 August 2012, 02:06 PM	#2
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,959	Welcome to TRF It is only hard to part with that hard-earned money the first time...after that it gets really easy! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

24 August 2012, 03:36 PM	#5
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Welcome and enjoy __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

25 August 2012, 07:44 AM	#9
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Welcome to TRF! Enjoy the hunt. Putting all that money down for a watch is hard the first time. I remember second guessing myself for a day or two. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

25 August 2012, 10:47 AM	#10
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome __________________

24 August 2012, 02:12 PM	#3
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Welcome. Check out the sales corner - some reasonable deals to be had on new and used models.

24 August 2012, 02:50 PM	#4
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Welcome

24 August 2012, 08:52 PM	#6
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25 August 2012, 12:42 AM	#7
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26 August 2012, 09:06 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

26 August 2012, 01:48 PM	#12
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Welcome to TRF.

26 August 2012, 06:03 PM	#13
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Welcome and looking forward to see your first ;)

28 August 2012, 04:23 AM	#14
pknopp Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: WV Posts: 50	Thanks all. I'll be reading for a good bit unless I get lucky. LOL Tell me if I should follow my initial desire or if it's best for a novice to stay away from the vintage watches? I generally prefer vintage. The new watches are simply beautiful, but I've seen a few people list watches from the 40's and I really like them. Are they more problem prone? I don't say this as it seems as a generalization they are less expensive but I really do generally like the more vintage watches. Less likely to run into fakes? I wouldn't purchase anything right now without running it in front of someone far more knowledgeable than I.

28 August 2012, 08:57 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,993	Welcome __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 August 2012, 11:43 AM	#16
DiverAsia "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: Taiwan Watch: 16014 16610 372 Posts: 1,044	Welcome, and good luck in your hunt.

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