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25 September 2008, 06:40 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
Posts: 34,460
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Howdy
I just wanted to introduce myself.
I bought an Explorer a couple of day ago. It's my first Rolex. I enjoy reading about others' experience and contributing some of my own. I belong to two other watch boards and own many more modest brands. Speaking of modesty, the Explorer strikes me as being sort of the quiet, elegant, but tough member of the Rolex Family. Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously. 
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25 September 2008, 06:49 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Burnaby
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Congrats! It looks great on ya!
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25 September 2008, 07:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Trevor
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,740
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Very nice, congrats. I have been wearing Rolex watches for quite a while and nobody in my family even has a clue, except my wife of course who see large withdraws from our checking account.
 I like you, prefer it that way, I wear a Rolex because I love them, not for anyone else. You have a beautiful watch their, enjoy. 
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25 September 2008, 07:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John Eaton
Location: Nome Alaska USA
Watch: Red1680 metres 1st
Posts: 1,869
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Howdy back....
And welcome to TRF RE: Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously. So what did the psychiatrist have to say about your purchase of a Rolex? Enquiring minds want to know 
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25 September 2008, 07:15 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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Thank you, all.
The good doctor was interested in my reasons for having purchased it, but had no comment, except that he thought it was an elegant design. He never wears a watch and I honestly think that he doesn't even own one. |
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25 September 2008, 07:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: Art
Location: San Francisco
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 2,266
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Welcome to TRF, Grady. That watch is great therapy for whatever ails you!
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25 September 2008, 07:22 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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I have not regretted my purchase for even one second, even though I spent the entire afternoon after getting it home almost completely without words to express my feelings. |
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25 September 2008, 07:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Buz
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam
Posts: 5,108
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Congrats and welcome Grady. You have a classic.
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Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis 
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25 September 2008, 08:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John Eaton
Location: Nome Alaska USA
Watch: Red1680 metres 1st
Posts: 1,869
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WIS is both contagious and dangerous, avoid conversations with JJ or you may need more therapy very quickly 
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25 September 2008, 08:24 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Richard
Location: USA
Watch: YM Deep Space
Posts: 12,521
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There is NOTHING like a Rolex! Nothing!
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25 September 2008, 08:40 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,516
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Welcome to the Forum..
The Explorer has one of the most recognized dials in the world.. I also think it is one of the best designed.... The original Subs came with that dial and I wish they still did............
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(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member |
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25 September 2008, 08:40 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Location: New Mexico
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Quote:
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I have seen the light!
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25 September 2008, 08:53 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: So Cal, USA
Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man
Posts: 7,383
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Congrats.
I had to agree, after pulling the trigger for my first Rollie, the bullet just kept coming out and has not stopped since
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25 September 2008, 08:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Jack
Location: Atlanta, GA
Watch: 126619LB & 114270
Posts: 767
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What a classic - it looks great.
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25 September 2008, 04:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: WXSW
Watch: GMT (116710)
Posts: 2,723
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Welcome to TRF. Congratulations on your Explorer, a true classic!
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-Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out." |
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25 September 2008, 04:31 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Bill
Location: USA
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welcome and congrats
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26 September 2008, 11:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Brad
Location: NC
Watch: Any Rolex
Posts: 378
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Welcome to TRF! Very nice Explorer!
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Wearing a Rolex is perpetual bliss! |
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26 September 2008, 11:35 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Earth
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 448
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I've always loved that Explorer.
Welcome aboard. |
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26 September 2008, 12:13 PM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Jerry
Location: NY
Watch: Granda's
Posts: 312
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Welcome to the forum,and superb watch. It has a great pedigree and history, hell it was the first to the top of Everest.
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26 September 2008, 12:16 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: Jeannie
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 533
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26 September 2008, 12:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: L.A., Ca.
Posts: 104
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Congrats! And I am telling you ahead of time that it will not be your last :).
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26 September 2008, 12:54 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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Just kidding. I like quartz, too, but I'll leave that technology to the Japanese. Thanks to you all for the warm welcome! |
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26 September 2008, 12:55 PM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
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Congrats - beauty in all that simplicity!!
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Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
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26 September 2008, 12:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Singapore
Watch: GMT Master II
Posts: 286
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Grady, congrats again on the Explorer!
Good to see u here too!
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Cheers, sys12345
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26 September 2008, 12:57 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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It's creepy, but in a good way.  Hey, sys and JJ! I'm getting around! |
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27 September 2008, 12:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
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Congrats and welcome to TRF!
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27 September 2008, 12:56 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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What was I thinking? |
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27 September 2008, 01:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: David
Location: London+Guangzhou
Watch: ing watches
Posts: 2,603
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Very good choice for a first Rolex - the Explorer is a proven classic. Enjoy
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27 September 2008, 01:03 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
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Thank you, Quicksilver.
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27 September 2008, 01:14 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Matt
Location: Arlington, VA
Watch: Lange One MP
Posts: 4,043
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Only thing different about you and us, is watches are driving us to the psychiatrist and you had a head start. |
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