I just got my first Rolex

[ryan_m]

Since this is my first ever post and thread. I would like to introduce myself to the rolexforums.com family. My name is Ryan, living in Toronto.

Here's my story on how i got my first Rolex. It was in 2003 when i finished college for automotive studies. i was only 19 at the time. my mom and dad said "once you get your automotive service technician license, we'll buy you a Rolex" they both have one aswell. my dad has a ss DJ which he got in 1982 in Saudi Arabia and my mom has a ss ladies DJ. were not a wealthy family, but strive for the best.

Now its 2007. i passed the test for my automotive license. and its time for the Rolex my parents promised me. i was stuck in between the Explorer II and the GMT. after doing my research on which Rolex to get. i choose the new ss GMT 116710. after reading rolexforums.com. i realised that this watch was hard to get. so i called the 3 local AD in Toronto. with a call to one of AD. they told me they were expecting one in the following days. i was very surprised it was on its way. i called my parents from work and told them they were getting one. 3 days later i have a call from my AD he said " your watch will be here in 30 minutes". so i called my parents from work. and said the watch is on its way. my whole family went except me. after a week of torture of not getting it yet. they finally present the watch to me on my party for recieving my automotive license.

Now only 23 years old with a beautiful timepiece. all my family and friends are awe struck of the beauty, elegence and the price of the watch. they all ask me "is it real?" i always respond back with this answer "just look at my face and you'll know if its real or fake" pics will be up soon. and thanks for this forum. for educating me on Rolex's.

[USMCsilver]

Congrats and great story; welcome, too...

Sounds like an excellent present, and a keeper for all times.

Thought my dad would give me his vintage TT GMT for my college graduation at age 27, but didn't get it. Maybe for my 30th birthday...

Enjoy the watch and wear it in the best of health.

[Alcan]

Hi Ryan, welcome aboard!

Congratulations on the GMT, but even more so on getting your C of Q.

Where did you go for trade school, Centennial, Mohawk?

[Tools]

Welcome Ryan..

Great story...Great watch, and you've chosen an admirable profession

[John685]

Welcome to TRF Ryan and congratulations on your graduation.

You picked a great watch and wear it in good health.

[ab88]

Now that's some excellent motivation! Congratulations on passing... and of course on getting the watch

[BiG JeEzY]

Congratulations on your new acquisition! You have made a great choice!

It just goes to show that all the hard work will definitely pay off in the end.

Enjoy your new GMT and you have such an awesome profession. You will need a nice, classic muscle car to go with your new GMT!

Welcome to TRF Ryan, glad to have you aboard!!

[jac67]

Congratulations Ryan and welcome.

The new GMT is a beautiful watch indeed.

It will be with you for a long, long time. When you retire (and a Grandfather), you will still have it, and it will be still working.

If it could only talk.

Wear it in good health.


John.

[kcmo]

Well done Ryan! Congrats on receiving your license! Great accomplishment. Wonderful gift from your parents as well! I'm sure you'll cherish it for a lifetime

[SPACE-DWELLER]

BIG welcome to TRF, Ryan

And congratulations on getting that perfect GMT II 116710.

AWESOME Rolex, that is!

Can you please post pics of it?

[ryan_m]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Hi Ryan, welcome aboard!

Congratulations on the GMT, but even more so on getting your C of Q.

Where did you go for trade school, Centennial, Mohawk?

i actually went to centennial college. i guess your very familiar with the trade schools in ontario. i took the map 32 toyota program. which is basically a modified apprenticeship program which last 32 weeks of school working on toyota's.

[Alcan]

Originally Posted by ryan_m

i actually went to centennial college. i guess your very familiar with the trade schools in ontario. i took the map 32 toyota program. which is basically a modified apprenticeship program which last 32 weeks of school working on toyota's.

I've been teaching Gear Trains and Running Gear at Mohawk for almost 30 years. We do block and day release, as well as GM ASEP. Haven't run any MAP programs for a while. Congratulations again on obtaining your C of Q.

[Rubenonfire]

Congrats, Ryan! Your watch is well-earned and will certainly be well-loved . Post some pics when you can.

[rjw0501]

Nice Ryan, I am a General Manager of the largest Honda Dealership on the east cast, if there is anything I can do for you let me know, and congrats on your accomplishments.

-Bob

[leopardprey]

Welcome to the Forum. That is a great watch you got that will serve you well the rest of your life!! And it is a very special Rolex as was a gift from your Parents and celebrates an accomplishment as well! NEVER PART WITH IT! And don't baby it either, wear it all the time! Remember if it gets dinged, scrathed, damaged, the RSC can alwasy repair and reservice for you!

So you work on Jeeps? Install lift kits?

[Anthony]

Welcome Ryan and congrats on both your graduation and your new Rolex

[GerardoG]

Welcome to the club! I also got my first Rolex when I got my college degree (but it was a present from me to myself), memorable time!

[Solar]

Congrats on the new watch Ryan.

Which AD did you get the GMT from?

[ryan_m]

Originally Posted by Solar

Congrats on the new watch Ryan.

Which AD did you get the GMT from?

my parents purchased the watch from humbertown jewelers. the AD said it was the only one of that model to come in 2 months. so i got really lucky. there is one on bloor st. in downtown toronto. the lady said their expecting one aswell.

[f16570]

Enjoy your watch and don't be afraid to wear it every day. It is only a watch after all.

Cheers
f

[Kris]

Originally Posted by ryan_m

my parents purchased the watch from humbertown jewelers. the AD said it was the only one of that model to come in 2 months. so i got really lucky. there is one on bloor st. in downtown toronto. the lady said their expecting one aswell.

Enjoy the watch.

Too bad. Had you advertised your interest in one of these on this forum earlier and mentioned you were a Torontonian, I could have got you a nice deal on the price. I'm assuming you're talking about almost buying from Royal DeVersaille on Bloor and Bay St. I did business with Irene when I got my SD and got a nice discount on a cash purchase. Helped out a fellow TRF'er here on a similar deal with her.

[Solar]

Kris did steer me to Irene, which led to the best discount I've ever found to date, so he knows whereof he speaks.

Best,

Chris

[ryan_m]

Originally Posted by Kris

Enjoy the watch.

Too bad. Had you advertised your interest in one of these on this forum earlier and mentioned you were a Torontonian, I could have got you a nice deal on the price. I'm assuming you're talking about almost buying from Royal DeVersaille on Bloor and Bay St. I did business with Irene when I got my SD and got a nice discount on a cash purchase. Helped out a fellow TRF'er here on a similar deal with her.

well actually im looking for another rolex. the gmt 2 that i got as a gift has alot of sentimental value to me. which makes me want to leave it home, also im in the automotive trade, and i dont want my expensive watch lying around in my toolbox. right now im just looking for a ss datejust. if you can help me out with that. it would be greatly appreciated.

[Rubenonfire]

Originally Posted by ryan_m

well actually im looking for another rolex. the gmt 2 that i got as a gift has alot of sentimental value to me. which makes me want to leave it home, also im in the automotive trade, and i dont want my expensive watch lying around in my toolbox. right now im just looking for a ss datejust. if you can help me out with that. it would be greatly appreciated.

Ryan's had his Rollie for a week and he's already talking like a WIS! Gotta love it.

[Tombstone]

Ryan
Welcome, and congratulations to you.

[frostie]

Congras enjoy your watch

[alexcord]

Congratulations, welcome to the club!

[supermarz]

welcome to the forum....
what a great read.... i can imagine all the excitement
oh good pick of watch by the way .... i like the new ss GMT.

im gonna say ...."enjoy wearing the watch" instead of saying "wear it in good health" liek some other tossers here

marz

[Gedanken]

Welcome aboard, Ryan! Congratulations on graduating and getting one of the best timepieces out there!

[ashu2289]

Congrats on your gr8 watch on a gr8 occasion
You would definitely cherish this memory for the rest of ur life