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gel9001 · 30 April 2009, 11:25 AM

Hi,
I'm Peter, last Saturday I bought my first Rolex, wow I never thought I would own one. Now I'm looking forward to my second, I like the millgaus. I bought it at the Tourneau Time Machine in NYC. I bought a Tag Carerra from them over the summer and a few years ago I bought a Tudor Monarch.
My first question is what quality of white gold is the bezel likely made of 18K, thats my guess.
Second question is the watch is running fast. I put it away Sunday, but Monday to Tuesday it was 5 minutes fast in 1 day. Yesterday it was 18 seconds, today about 5 seconds, I'll see how it wakes up tomorrow. I set the time according to my cell phone time (is that a good idea?). You folks think this is part of the break in period?
I know I pay a premium for buying @ tourneau, but the peace of mind I get knowing that the piece is authentic is worth it. How long should I wait before I take it in, right now I'm thing I would like an exchange instead of a repair/adjustment. With what they cost you would think it would be accurate right away.

Finally some thoughts. I always felt that a Rolex is for someone who has excelled in their carreer, for someone who's made it. And thought I have other nice watches I would refrain from buying a Rolex untill I reached the epitome of my carreer, but recently I began thinking, hey you know what maybe I have made it and maybe I should but one, so I did and I'm very happy. I'm so glad I ran into this sight I've been on it all day and will monitor it constantly, thanks in advance for your presence.

Peter

Lol-x · 30 April 2009, 01:45 PM

Welcome Peter, I hope you will continue to enjoy your Rolex and the Forums.

Let your watch settle down for a couple of weeks, to see how it runs. No worries there. You can get it adjusted by Rolex without charge during the first 2 years from purchase.

The GMT Kid · 30 April 2009, 01:59 PM

That would be 18K gold.

Rippin · 30 April 2009, 02:32 PM

Congrats on your first Rolex, but ya know, it doesn't really exist until we see some pics

If you're looking to sync your watch try this link:
http://time.gov/

Vous · 30 April 2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rippin

Congrats on your first Rolex, but ya know, it doesn't really exist until we see some pics

If you're looking to sync your watch try this link:
http://time.gov/

x1

mck22 · 30 April 2009, 02:56 PM

Congrats and enjoy your time on here!!! It a great place

2th Dr · 30 April 2009, 11:37 PM

Welcome to a great forum Peter! Enjoy your Rolex. But, WE NEED PICTURES!

I love the 116234. You picked a good first Rollie!

East Bay Rider · 30 April 2009, 11:45 PM

Congrats on your new Rolex.
Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your stay.

idk01 · 1 May 2009, 12:05 AM

Hi Peter,

Welcome to TRF

you've come to a great place

Congrats on your first Rolex and its nice to hear you're looking for a second, Good taste by the way Tudor monarch is a fine addition to any collection!

We need to see some picks of your DJ :-) we love pics!!!!! for that matter post some up of your collection, show them off

Enjoy,

Dave.

kcmo · 1 May 2009, 12:47 AM

Congrats on a classic model! Yup, we DO need photos!

sea-dweller · 1 May 2009, 12:48 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF !

hflee55 · 1 May 2009, 01:01 AM

Welcome to TRF & congrats on your DJ.

SDDS · 1 May 2009, 01:06 AM

congratulations some pics plz

gel9001 · 1 May 2009, 06:36 AM

Hi,
Would love to post pic, but the instructions available show how to add urls to a pic/file location. Hate to ask a question that has been asked many times but how do I insert a pic in the body of a post?

thanks,
Peter

rik byatt · 1 May 2009, 06:46 AM

Congratulations & welcome

Rambam · 1 May 2009, 07:21 AM

Welcome Peter and congratulations with your first Rolex

I think you`ll like it here. You came for the watches, but stay for the people

As to the picture part, do you have a photobucket account? If so you simple copy the link that says IMG in front of it and Voila!

-Ram

30 April 2009, 11:25 AM	#1
gel9001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2	1st Rolex DJ 116234 Hi, I'm Peter, last Saturday I bought my first Rolex, wow I never thought I would own one. Now I'm looking forward to my second, I like the millgaus. I bought it at the Tourneau Time Machine in NYC. I bought a Tag Carerra from them over the summer and a few years ago I bought a Tudor Monarch. My first question is what quality of white gold is the bezel likely made of 18K, thats my guess. Second question is the watch is running fast. I put it away Sunday, but Monday to Tuesday it was 5 minutes fast in 1 day. Yesterday it was 18 seconds, today about 5 seconds, I'll see how it wakes up tomorrow. I set the time according to my cell phone time (is that a good idea?). You folks think this is part of the break in period? I know I pay a premium for buying @ tourneau, but the peace of mind I get knowing that the piece is authentic is worth it. How long should I wait before I take it in, right now I'm thing I would like an exchange instead of a repair/adjustment. With what they cost you would think it would be accurate right away. Finally some thoughts. I always felt that a Rolex is for someone who has excelled in their carreer, for someone who's made it. And thought I have other nice watches I would refrain from buying a Rolex untill I reached the epitome of my carreer, but recently I began thinking, hey you know what maybe I have made it and maybe I should but one, so I did and I'm very happy. I'm so glad I ran into this sight I've been on it all day and will monitor it constantly, thanks in advance for your presence. Peter

30 April 2009, 01:45 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Welcome Peter, I hope you will continue to enjoy your Rolex and the Forums. Let your watch settle down for a couple of weeks, to see how it runs. No worries there. You can get it adjusted by Rolex without charge during the first 2 years from purchase. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 April 2009, 02:56 PM	#6
mck22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: St Louis Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 1,516	Congrats and enjoy your time on here!!! It a great place __________________ 16610 Submariner GMT Master II 16710 1675

30 April 2009, 11:45 PM	#8
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Congrats on your new Rolex. Welcome to TRF. Enjoy your stay. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

1 May 2009, 12:05 AM	#9
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Hi Peter, Welcome to TRF you've come to a great place Congrats on your first Rolex and its nice to hear you're looking for a second, Good taste by the way Tudor monarch is a fine addition to any collection! We need to see some picks of your DJ :-) we love pics!!!!! for that matter post some up of your collection, show them off Enjoy, Dave. __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

30 April 2009, 01:59 PM	#3
The GMT Kid Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: S.F. Peninsula Watch: what you say! Posts: 815	That would be 18K gold.

30 April 2009, 02:32 PM	#4
Rippin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: PNW Watch: All of them Posts: 326	Congrats on your first Rolex, but ya know, it doesn't really exist until we see some pics If you're looking to sync your watch try this link: http://time.gov/

30 April 2009, 11:37 PM	#7
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Welcome to a great forum Peter! Enjoy your Rolex. But, WE NEED PICTURES! I love the 116234. You picked a good first Rollie!

1 May 2009, 12:47 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats on a classic model! Yup, we DO need photos!

1 May 2009, 12:48 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats and welcome to TRF ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

1 May 2009, 01:01 AM	#12
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	Welcome to TRF & congrats on your DJ.

1 May 2009, 01:06 AM	#13
SDDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Yazan Location: Canada Posts: 4,782	congratulations some pics plz __________________ Patek Philippe 5167 Patek Philippe 5905P black dial Rolex Deepsea 116660 M series Rolex Oysterquartz 17000 N series Rolex OP 41MM 124300 Green Dial

1 May 2009, 06:36 AM	#14
gel9001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2	posting pic Hi, Would love to post pic, but the instructions available show how to add urls to a pic/file location. Hate to ask a question that has been asked many times but how do I insert a pic in the body of a post? thanks, Peter

1 May 2009, 06:46 AM	#15
rik byatt Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Rik(obviously) Location: Manchester, UK Watch: 16613,15210,220050 Posts: 136	Congratulations & welcome

1 May 2009, 07:21 AM	#16
Rambam Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norway Posts: 408	Welcome Peter and congratulations with your first Rolex I think you`ll like it here. You came for the watches, but stay for the people As to the picture part, do you have a photobucket account? If so you simple copy the link that says IMG in front of it and Voila! -Ram

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