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tadbart · 22 July 2018, 06:06 PM

I worked in triage in my ER tonight. Saw a guy signing his wife in, and caught a glimpse of an Oyster bracelet from across the room. When they came into the triage office, I said "Nice DeepSea!" He said, "Thanks! Nice Sub!" Apparently he noticed mine while I was signing in the patient ahead of them.

We did the medical thing, then talked toys for a bit. He owns a concrete pumping apparatus that can pump 300 cubic yards of concrete in an hour. He said that business was good enough to buy the missus a Corvette, and he always wanted a Rolex.

Guess how he saved for it?

Saving quarters in a 5-gallon water jug.

Man, that's patience and dedication. He sure was proud of that watch, and we had a great conversation about careers, dreams, and goals.

Have a good Sunday, Ladies and Gents!

jeffgo888 · 22 July 2018, 06:18 PM

Patience and dedication.. the characters of aRolex owner.. except me...I'm the bottom feeder

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tadbart · 22 July 2018, 06:34 PM

Don't feel bad, Jeff. I bought mine in a roundabout way. A coworker needed cash for a nasty divorce and was selling a TT Serti Sub CHEAP. I bought it cash, then flipped it for a stainless Sub and enough cash to pay off the wife's car.

I'm currently investing for the next one, now- Nurse Practitioner school and yes, a jug of change.

Thinking a classic pre-owned TT DJ with white dial and gold romans.

Burlington · 22 July 2018, 07:59 PM

Great story - and it does show how perseverance can pay off !

The strongest of all warriors are Time and Patience.

Number3 · 22 July 2018, 08:17 PM

Lovely story Ken.

peterpl · 22 July 2018, 08:23 PM

Great story but I'm afraid I'm totally opposite.

I have no patience and I want everything now. LOL

ukms · 22 July 2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tadbart

I worked in triage in my ER tonight. Saw a guy signing his wife in, and caught a glimpse of an Oyster bracelet from across the room. When they came into the triage office, I said "Nice DeepSea!" He said, "Thanks! Nice Sub!" Apparently he noticed mine while I was signing in the patient ahead of them.

We did the medical thing, then talked toys for a bit. He owns a concrete pumping apparatus that can pump 300 cubic yards of concrete in an hour. He said that business was good enough to buy the missus a Corvette, and he always wanted a Rolex.

Guess how he saved for it?

Saving quarters in a 5-gallon water jug.

Man, that's patience and dedication. He sure was proud of that watch, and we had a great conversation about careers, dreams, and goals.

Have a good Sunday, Ladies and Gents!

Impressive saving strategy ! :)

Working in an ER you must be very lucky to be wearing a wristwatch handling patients ..... ‘bare below the elbows’ is pretty common these days due to infection control !

SG56 · 23 July 2018, 01:28 AM

Aww that's a nice story!

I'll go look for the big water bottle!!

tadbart · 24 July 2018, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukms

Impressive saving strategy ! :)

Working in an ER you must be very lucky to be wearing a wristwatch handling patients ..... ‘bare below the elbows’ is pretty common these days due to infection control !

Interesting concept, and I do see how the implementation of it could improve infection control. Forgive me if I do not mention it to management, however!

Pretty sure it's a rule in the OR, but rules are a lot more lax in the ER.

I split my change up, and got about 5cm deep of quarters in a 1.75L Jack Daniel's bottle. Got a way to go, if that's how I'm paying for my next watch...

Yobber76 · 24 July 2018, 08:09 AM

Cool story, a lesson in discipline.

bradyb · 24 July 2018, 08:36 AM

Perfect!

richard371 · 24 July 2018, 08:40 AM

Wonder how much that weighed when it was full?

The Joker · 24 July 2018, 08:43 AM

Would of loved to see him walk into the AD with the jug

Easy E · 24 July 2018, 09:02 AM

I love this story. This is also my #1 complaint against the current shortage and all those who cheer "The Strategy." This guy worked his tail off, saved diligently, and if he walked into an AD today he would be told "we will put you on the list." That blows.

Thanks for sharing.

E-

uniqueMR · 24 July 2018, 09:34 AM

Time, Dedication and Patience

brandrea · 24 July 2018, 09:37 AM

Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum

Chiboy · 24 July 2018, 09:48 AM

This is a way better story than the usual, "I wasn't planning on picking up a watch this week but went into my AD and came home with 2 Rolexes and a Patek" post.

Bruins7 · 24 July 2018, 10:27 AM

Well deserved. Working hard and setting a goal and reaching it in that fashion shows great character.

Headshrinker · 24 July 2018, 10:46 AM

Great story! Not every owner of a Rolex is dripping with money. He will probably appreciate his watch more than most.

tadbart · 24 July 2018, 01:34 PM

Thanks, Brandrea!

Yeah, Headshrinker, he was THRILLED that someone else appreciated it. It's my guess that watch will be covered in "daily experience, mileage, and stories" before long, just as it should.

Grace · 24 July 2018, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Burlington

Great story - and it does show how perseverance can pay off !

The strongest of all warriors are Time and Patience.

I agree! And thanks for sharing that story

SoCal_Batman · 24 July 2018, 04:28 PM

Wow, love the story and shows with time and perseverance great things will come your way.

With that said, I’m thinking I should go ahead and start my BLRO water jug fund now

!!

Andad · 24 July 2018, 05:20 PM

Nice story.

But $100 notes are lighter and take up much less space.

rolexandrolex · 24 July 2018, 10:55 PM

touching

Highjinx · 24 July 2018, 10:57 PM

Cubic yards! What an idiotic unit of volume. Come on the metric system. One cubic metre of water weighs one tonne. Obviously a good idea.

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superdog · 24 July 2018, 11:07 PM

love this story.

Rashid.bk · 24 July 2018, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

I love this story. This is also my #1 complaint against the current shortage and all those who cheer "The Strategy." This guy worked his tail off, saved diligently, and if he walked into an AD today he would be told "we will put you on the list." That blows.

Thanks for sharing.

E-

Exactly, not to mention you have rich folks in here wishing Rolex would raise prices.
Thank you for the story op.

nutsxperia · 24 July 2018, 11:47 PM

Nice to way to save up for a Rolex!

GerardoG · 25 July 2018, 12:36 AM

Thank you for sharing!

Watchflair · 25 July 2018, 01:08 AM

Wondering what my wife is saving for now - we have a big 5 gallon jug in the basement storage room half filled with only quarters...

22 July 2018, 06:18 PM	#2
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,938	Patience and dedication.. the characters of aRolex owner.. except me...I'm the bottom feeder Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

22 July 2018, 07:59 PM	#4
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	Great story - and it does show how perseverance can pay off ! The strongest of all warriors are Time and Patience. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

23 July 2018, 01:28 AM	#8
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24 July 2018, 09:34 AM	#15
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Time, Dedication and Patience __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

24 July 2018, 09:48 AM	#17
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	This is a way better story than the usual, "I wasn't planning on picking up a watch this week but went into my AD and came home with 2 Rolexes and a Patek" post. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

22 July 2018, 06:06 PM	#1
tadbart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Snowbirdville Watch: 14060 Posts: 301	Inspirational story I worked in triage in my ER tonight. Saw a guy signing his wife in, and caught a glimpse of an Oyster bracelet from across the room. When they came into the triage office, I said "Nice DeepSea!" He said, "Thanks! Nice Sub!" Apparently he noticed mine while I was signing in the patient ahead of them. We did the medical thing, then talked toys for a bit. He owns a concrete pumping apparatus that can pump 300 cubic yards of concrete in an hour. He said that business was good enough to buy the missus a Corvette, and he always wanted a Rolex. Guess how he saved for it? Saving quarters in a 5-gallon water jug. Man, that's patience and dedication. He sure was proud of that watch, and we had a great conversation about careers, dreams, and goals. Have a good Sunday, Ladies and Gents!

22 July 2018, 06:34 PM	#3
tadbart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Snowbirdville Watch: 14060 Posts: 301	Don't feel bad, Jeff. I bought mine in a roundabout way. A coworker needed cash for a nasty divorce and was selling a TT Serti Sub CHEAP. I bought it cash, then flipped it for a stainless Sub and enough cash to pay off the wife's car. I'm currently investing for the next one, now- Nurse Practitioner school and yes, a jug of change. Thinking a classic pre-owned TT DJ with white dial and gold romans.

22 July 2018, 08:17 PM	#5
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,987	Lovely story Ken.

22 July 2018, 08:23 PM	#6
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Great story but I'm afraid I'm totally opposite. I have no patience and I want everything now. LOL

24 July 2018, 08:09 AM	#10
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,986	Cool story, a lesson in discipline.

24 July 2018, 08:36 AM	#11
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	Perfect!

24 July 2018, 08:40 AM	#12
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	Wonder how much that weighed when it was full?

24 July 2018, 08:43 AM	#13
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Would of loved to see him walk into the AD with the jug

24 July 2018, 09:02 AM	#14
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,085	I love this story. This is also my #1 complaint against the current shortage and all those who cheer "The Strategy." This guy worked his tail off, saved diligently, and if he walked into an AD today he would be told "we will put you on the list." That blows. Thanks for sharing. E-

24 July 2018, 09:37 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,135	Thanks for sharing and welcome to the forum

24 July 2018, 10:27 AM	#18
Bruins7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LA Watch: Rolex(4),15400 Posts: 1,105	Well deserved. Working hard and setting a goal and reaching it in that fashion shows great character.

24 July 2018, 10:46 AM	#19
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Great story! Not every owner of a Rolex is dripping with money. He will probably appreciate his watch more than most.

24 July 2018, 01:34 PM	#20
tadbart "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Snowbirdville Watch: 14060 Posts: 301	Thanks, Brandrea! Yeah, Headshrinker, he was THRILLED that someone else appreciated it. It's my guess that watch will be covered in "daily experience, mileage, and stories" before long, just as it should.

24 July 2018, 04:28 PM	#22
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Wow, love the story and shows with time and perseverance great things will come your way. With that said, I’m thinking I should go ahead and start my BLRO water jug fund now !! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

24 July 2018, 05:20 PM	#23
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Nice story. But $100 notes are lighter and take up much less space. __________________ E

24 July 2018, 10:55 PM	#24
rolexandrolex Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 38	touching

24 July 2018, 10:57 PM	#25
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	Cubic yards! What an idiotic unit of volume. Come on the metric system. One cubic metre of water weighs one tonne. Obviously a good idea. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

24 July 2018, 11:07 PM	#26
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	love this story. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

24 July 2018, 11:47 PM	#28
nutsxperia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 16	Nice to way to save up for a Rolex!

25 July 2018, 12:36 AM	#29
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you for sharing!

25 July 2018, 01:08 AM	#30
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	Wondering what my wife is saving for now - we have a big 5 gallon jug in the basement storage room half filled with only quarters... __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

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