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3 February 2013, 03:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: TX, USA
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Replicas --> Frankens --> Gens
As I put on my flame retardant suit and bare my soul.
This madness all started 3 years ago when someone got me a fake panerai as a gift...the journey has been not so long, but very windy as I learned that there is nothing like understanding how a mechanical watch works, and even more importantly, the subtle differences in a watch profile, and size and how they wear on a wrist. As I wondered through the virtual world of watch fora and got to see both extremes of opinions of gens and replicas, you learn, you form an opinion, you evolve and evolve and evolve. 3 years ago, a rep was fine, then you learn the heritage and history and everything that makes a brand a brand. 2 years ago, a modern day gen was on the radar but I never found the watch that was my grail. All this time I tried different size watches from 35mm to 47mm and ebbed and flowed through different ranges. 1 year ago, I discovered vintage watches (pre 1970s). Between the rich history, age patina and hidden stories each stories each piece carried my interests grew and am ready to take my first bug step. I currently own some old enicars and Angelus, but am ready to take a plunge into a vintage rolex. My goal here is - to learn more about vintage pieces, mainly the 5508, 6202 and 6536.....basically a not GMT sub with no crown guard. - to build a reputation within the forum so that when the time comes, and If my potential purchase is with a fellow member, that the person will be at ease with transacting with me. - to purchase my grail, something to use, keep and pass down to my kids. I look forward to learning, your honest opinions (painful or not), and eventually being a productive contributor to the forum. |
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3 February 2013, 04:58 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Mr. Bill
Location: South Florida
Watch: 16610
Posts: 6,148
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Welcome to TRF!
Good luck on your journey. 
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3 February 2013, 06:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
Posts: 27,449
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Welcome
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3 February 2013, 06:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
Posts: 58,279
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Welcome
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3 February 2013, 06:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Welcome
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3 February 2013, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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3 February 2013, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome
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3 February 2013, 10:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Martin
Location: NY And FLA
Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba
Posts: 2,695
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I'd venture to say, most on here won't judge you based on the past and your experiences.. I know I won't, it's when people try to pose and fake it, when it causes a disgust !
Welcome aboard and good luck finding your grail :) |
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3 February 2013, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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3 February 2013, 11:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: A.J.
Location: USA
Watch: TT Yachtmaster II
Posts: 347
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Welcome aboard!!
I think you'll find everything you are looking for right here, all in 1 place.. Enjoy,relax and have fun! 
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4 February 2013, 12:43 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: TX, USA
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Thank you all for the warm welcome. I've been reading up lots...posted a couple of awkward comments....scanned the classifieds....discovering that eBay has some questionable / fakes watches.
It looks like a great place here...none of that badgering that occasionally happens on some other watch forums. My thumbs up to the members and moderators of the forum. |
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4 February 2013, 01:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Switzerland
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welcome and good luck with your first 'bug step' ! 
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4 February 2013, 01:08 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Alex
Location: European Union
Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM
Posts: 4,344
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Welcome
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4 February 2013, 03:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Washington, DC
Watch: AP ROO 43 mm
Posts: 25
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4 February 2013, 03:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
Posts: 9,595
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Welcome to TRF!
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4 February 2013, 05:41 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 42,024
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Welcome to TRF!
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9 February 2013, 11:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 152
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Welcome to the forum. Here is a picture of my 6536/1 to get you started on your journey.
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26 September 2013, 08:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Pin
Location: singapore
Posts: 44
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welcome
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27 September 2013, 06:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Welcome
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27 September 2013, 08:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: sam
Location: Dallas, TX
Watch: Me Tint
Posts: 3,777
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Welcome aboard
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