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16 June 2012, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: South Florida
Watch: WG Daytona, Meteor
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First Rolex, first post, introductions!
Not sure if introduction posts are the norm, but it seems a friendly enough place, so I figured since I've been lurking around so much, might as well join up and join in!
I just received my first fine watch from my family as a graduation gift (I'm a doctor! Yay!) . . . I must say, I was shocked... they brought me all over to look at different styles and makes, but the only ones who kept my eye were Rolex's. I felt guilty as hell after seeing the prices, so I gave up and decided I didn't need a fancy watch. ...Two days later, my father thought he'd give me one last push and brought me to an authorized Rolex dealer. They happened to have been overlooked in our search, so their inventory was completely unknown to me. The second I walked in, I saw the standard fare of submariners and datejusts, but the ones that always caught my eye were the daytonas. My dad, knowing this, walked us over to the daytonas and asked me if I saw anything I liked. I did, but told him that this was too expensive a gift. He explained that this wasn't so much a gift as an heirloom, something I can give to my child once I'm in his position, and apparently I'd understand the need to mark a special occasion with something I'd never forget when I become a father. So my father covered up the prices and told me to choose. I resisted and told him that I knew how much they cost from memory, and he told me not to worry, I'm not walking out without a watch, so I better choose one I love. I yielded and narrowed it down between two: A SS Daytona with Black dial, or a WG Daytona w/ leather strap with Meteorite face. I loved them both, but leaned more towards the meteorite. . . couldn't love the price though . . . Thus, practicality made me gravitate towards the SS. I think my father sensed this, and he told them to box up the meteorite. I was awestruck and upset at the same time. I had the exact watch I wanted, but thought I'd never get, but couldn't get over how effortlessly my father purchased it. He asked if I was happy, and, still in shock, I eeked out a meager 'very' response. Then he told me I'd understand when I'm older. . . and if it made me feel better, then I'd owe him :P So I figure, this is long enough for an introduction. TL;DR: Hey all! |
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16 June 2012, 05:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Not enough ;-)
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Three great thing !
Your dad . . . the Daytona . . . and the possibility to hand it over to your kids later . . . Great story Enjoy it HAGWe 
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16 June 2012, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Andreas
Location: Margaritaville
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 Enjoy and welcome to the forum.
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16 June 2012, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: Jimmy
Location: Sydney
Watch: yatalkinboutwillis
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Congrats on becoming a doctor
 and what a great gift from your dad Welcome and enjoy the forums
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16 June 2012, 06:39 PM
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What a nice start here! Welcome!
Congrats to the graduation, and to a wonderful gift! Best, A |
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16 June 2012, 06:41 PM
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Real Name: Craig
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Wow! One of my grails as a first watch! That's awesome! I'm in shock too!
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16 June 2012, 06:50 PM
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Real Name: A
Location: Austin, TX
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Wow, what a totally awesome gift from your father, a gold Rolex!
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16 June 2012, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Will
Location: land of oz
Watch: sundial
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wow strong first rolex,great dad and congrats doc
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16 June 2012, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Steven
Location: Jazoom
Watch: Milgauss GV
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Great story, congrats on becoming a doctor, the Rolex and especially your Father
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16 June 2012, 07:00 PM
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Real Name: Johan
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Watch: Rolex
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Wow, what I watch to begin your collection with! It's stunning! Many congratulations!!
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16 June 2012, 07:15 PM
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Exactly my thoughts. Congrats and welcome! Beautiful watch.
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16 June 2012, 07:27 PM
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Real Name: Clive
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Nice story - welcome and congrats
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16 June 2012, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Real Name: Kyung
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Welcome and congrats! (watch and graduation
)The meteorite with the black strap is a gorgeous piece!
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16 June 2012, 07:34 PM
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That is a particularly nice meteorite dial you have there.
Enjoy wearing it.
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16 June 2012, 07:38 PM
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Fantastic
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16 June 2012, 07:48 PM
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Congrats!
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16 June 2012, 08:16 PM
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Woow, amazing Piece, congrats!!
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16 June 2012, 08:22 PM
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Real Name: MJC
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Beautiful piece, heirloom for sure!
Congrats doc!
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16 June 2012, 08:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Mark
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Watch: SD / LV / Daytona
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Welcome and congrats on a stunning Daytona, a noteworhty graduation, and one smart father.
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16 June 2012, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Mark
Location: uk Derbyshire
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Congrats and welcome to the forum.
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16 June 2012, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Great Daytona!
Welcome to TRF
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16 June 2012, 10:08 PM
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Nice intro and story.
Congrats all around.
Your father is obviously extremely proud of you. Beautiful combo on the Daytona!
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16 June 2012, 10:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Congrats and congrats!!! Welcome and what a great looking Daytona!
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16 June 2012, 10:19 PM
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Real Name: Willie
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Congrats, beautiful watch
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16 June 2012, 10:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Atlanta
Watch: SS Daytona
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Simply beautiful!
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16 June 2012, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NH
Watch: 16613
Posts: 232
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Very Nice. Welcome!
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16 June 2012, 11:02 PM
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Welcome, great story, truly amazing watch
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16 June 2012, 11:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: New Jersey
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My dad let me pick between a 16610LV and a 16610 when I graduatred medical school. I called family services for the abuse. No seriously though, that is an awesome story. Congrats.
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16 June 2012, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Carl
Location: Always moving
Watch: If you wish...
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That was a very nice story and first post, welcome to TRF and enjoy that piece (with such a background it deserves a lot of wrist time)!
P.S.: We do like introduction posts and yours was great!
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16 June 2012, 11:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Gotham City
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CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment!
My wife is a doctor and I have seen her go through med school, residency, fellowship, etc... BIG CONGRATS! As for the watch - I buy "expensive watches" for milestones -- The story will be so much better when you will pass it down to your child - perhaps when they follow in your foot-steps --- although I will say, being a doc isn't want it used to be! Congrats again! |
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