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The GMT Master · 22 July 2010, 11:49 PM

Hey all,

Today, the number 2 has quite a lot going on for me. Firstly, there's the date - it's the 22nd, which means it's my birthday! Got a big night out planned, so I'm really looking forward to it. It also happens to be my 20th birthday - the number of decades I've graced/plagued (delete as applicable

), again comes to two.

Two years ago today was when I received my first (and only, to date) Rolex watch, a beautiful Datejust 116200 on an Oyster band, with a black Arabic dial. It's one I picked out, a unique looking watch, and a combination I've not come across again - I'm not bothered about if it's rare or not, but it's nice to have something that feels unique to me. The dial I chose has also been removed from the master catalogue this year as well, which I feel is a shame - for me, the dial is classic Rolex through and through, with a modern twist. The newer lume filled Arabics just don't have the same timeless appeal, in my opinion

In addition, to coincide with the watch, I decided to finally pluck up the courage and join TRF that same day. I'd been a long time lurker, looking to learn a bit more about the brand for my work - I still can't believe how much information TRF has provided, and I feel lucky that such a fine collection of Rolex experts exists on the internet. I don't think I'd:

a) Know half as much about the brand or
b) Be half as enthusiastic about the brand

had I not discovered this site. I also hope that I've been able to make a decent contribution to the forums, and that I haven't gotten under the skin of fellow members too much

So, to sum up, a big thankyou to the TRF community - many faces have come and gone in this two year time period, and there have been highs and lows. I've had the honour of meeting 7 different TRF members, all of whom have been brilliant - the one thing I've noticed with every single meeting is that I've been able to get on with them as if I've known them for years. The London GTG was fantastic, one of my highlights of the year, and I can only owe that to TRF.

Despite the difficulties that the forum has had to endure in recent times, I'm glad that the core ethos of TRF hasn't changed - to provide a helpful and insightful resource for the watches that we all love. As well as that, there aren't any high-and-mighty members who intimidate those who haven't found all the answers yet - we might poke fun from time to time, but for the most part, it's all very well natured. I'm glad that things aren't taken too seriously here - where would TRF be without our crack team of hijackers?

Today has a lot of "2s" with a lot of meaning for me - thankyou TRF

And tonight, in the grand tradition of Leo, Raf, Dalip and Tristan, I'm going to have a good few tonight to celebrate!

Thanks for reading, and here's to another 2 excellent years on TRF!

Chris

BASSETHOUNDS · 22 July 2010, 11:54 PM

Congrats !

Idle Swede · 23 July 2010, 12:00 AM

Happy Birthday Chris.

Have a wonderful day today but be careful with the liquids tonight.

esm · 23 July 2010, 12:04 AM

happy birthday Chris - i will have a drink for you this evening!

have fun!

ducatidoc · 23 July 2010, 12:12 AM

Happy Birthday Chris. Just for today, you can be 22, and nobody will say nothin' !

mtrunner · 23 July 2010, 12:12 AM

Happy Birthday. Have a great time out tonight.

Foneguy · 23 July 2010, 12:22 AM

Happy Birthday TWICE !!!!!

figbo · 23 July 2010, 12:37 AM

Stay thirsty,my friend!

esm · 23 July 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Today has a lot of "2s" with a lot of meaning for me - thankyou TRF

And tonight, in the grand tradition of Leo, Raf, Dalip and Tristan, I'm going to have a good few tonight to celebrate!

Thanks for reading, and here's to another 2 excellent years on TRF!

Chris

hey Chris, how awesome would it be if this post was created at 2:22pm?

sakuraba · 23 July 2010, 12:52 AM

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Hope you have a great day 2day.

And don't drink 2much 2night.

figbo · 23 July 2010, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

Happy Birthday, Chris!

Hope you have a great day 2day.

And don't drink 2much 2night.

Don't listen to this guy,he's just a party pooper!

sakuraba · 23 July 2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by figbo

Don't listen to this guy,he's just a party pooper!

Good morning 2 you 2, Raf!

B Square · 23 July 2010, 01:01 AM

Happy Birthday Chris

Enjoy the day and be safe

Boyd

RRGHOST1 · 23 July 2010, 01:03 AM

Happy Birthday to you, and at only 20 years old, you have plenty of time to build up a nice collection of Rolex watches. Good health my friend.

Dr. Robert · 23 July 2010, 02:56 AM

Happy birthday!

beetoy · 23 July 2010, 03:11 AM

happy birthday chris!

Johny · 23 July 2010, 03:56 AM

all the best chris. thank you for the help and advice in the past. have a good one mate. johny

JJ Irani · 23 July 2010, 04:03 AM

Happy birthday, Chris. That watch looks beautiful on your hairless arm!!

Wish I could say the same!

Cheers, buddy - JJ

BASSETHOUNDS · 23 July 2010, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Happy birthday, Chris. That watch looks beautiful on your hairless arm!!

Wish I could say the same!

Cheers, buddy - JJ

Don't be greedy J.J. you already have a hairless head .. can't have it all

JJ Irani · 23 July 2010, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BASSETHOUNDS

Don't be greedy J.J. you already have a hairless head .. can't have it all

Fair enough I guess, ya tosser!!

The GMT Master · 23 July 2010, 04:37 AM

Thankyou all for the kind messages, I really appreciate it

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

hey Chris, how awesome would it be if this post was created at 2:22pm?

Indeed! But if you check the first photo, it was taken at 2.22, and that wasn't even intentional!

esm · 23 July 2010, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Indeed! But if you check the first photo, it was taken at 2.22, and that wasn't even intentional!

YOU DA MAN Chris!

have a great one this evening mate - lets see some pix tomorrow?

OYSTERMANN · 23 July 2010, 07:12 AM

Happy Birthday, Chris!!

datejust1 · 23 July 2010, 07:35 AM

Congrats, Chris! I love that Datejust!

Sailor66 · 23 July 2010, 08:16 AM

Hope the evening out goes well my friend

As one of the "7" members you've met along the way I can honestly say that I hope all future meetings with other TRF members are just as successful

rfknauss · 23 July 2010, 08:38 AM

Happy Birthday Chris!

Brushpup · 23 July 2010, 08:44 AM

Happy Birthday pal...have a nice one and take Leo's advice. Nice watch BTW~!

sleddog · 23 July 2010, 09:37 AM

A big "Happy Birthday" Chris!!! Hope it's a fun one..

Rolesor · 23 July 2010, 09:46 AM

Happy birthday man - nice DJ as well - I went with arabics as well only it's the one you don't like haha

Have a great night!

East Bay Rider · 23 July 2010, 09:50 AM

Happy birthday 2 you
Happy birthday 2 you

22 July 2010, 11:49 PM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	Today and the Number 2 Hey all, Today, the number 2 has quite a lot going on for me. Firstly, there's the date - it's the 22nd, which means it's my birthday! Got a big night out planned, so I'm really looking forward to it. It also happens to be my 20th birthday - the number of decades I've graced/plagued (delete as applicable ), again comes to two. Two years ago today was when I received my first (and only, to date) Rolex watch, a beautiful Datejust 116200 on an Oyster band, with a black Arabic dial. It's one I picked out, a unique looking watch, and a combination I've not come across again - I'm not bothered about if it's rare or not, but it's nice to have something that feels unique to me. The dial I chose has also been removed from the master catalogue this year as well, which I feel is a shame - for me, the dial is classic Rolex through and through, with a modern twist. The newer lume filled Arabics just don't have the same timeless appeal, in my opinion In addition, to coincide with the watch, I decided to finally pluck up the courage and join TRF that same day. I'd been a long time lurker, looking to learn a bit more about the brand for my work - I still can't believe how much information TRF has provided, and I feel lucky that such a fine collection of Rolex experts exists on the internet. I don't think I'd: a) Know half as much about the brand or b) Be half as enthusiastic about the brand had I not discovered this site. I also hope that I've been able to make a decent contribution to the forums, and that I haven't gotten under the skin of fellow members too much So, to sum up, a big thankyou to the TRF community - many faces have come and gone in this two year time period, and there have been highs and lows. I've had the honour of meeting 7 different TRF members, all of whom have been brilliant - the one thing I've noticed with every single meeting is that I've been able to get on with them as if I've known them for years. The London GTG was fantastic, one of my highlights of the year, and I can only owe that to TRF. Despite the difficulties that the forum has had to endure in recent times, I'm glad that the core ethos of TRF hasn't changed - to provide a helpful and insightful resource for the watches that we all love. As well as that, there aren't any high-and-mighty members who intimidate those who haven't found all the answers yet - we might poke fun from time to time, but for the most part, it's all very well natured. I'm glad that things aren't taken too seriously here - where would TRF be without our crack team of hijackers? Today has a lot of "2s" with a lot of meaning for me - thankyou TRF And tonight, in the grand tradition of Leo, Raf, Dalip and Tristan, I'm going to have a good few tonight to celebrate! Thanks for reading, and here's to another 2 excellent years on TRF! Chris

23 July 2010, 12:12 AM	#5
ducatidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: the doc side Watch: zenith Posts: 3,779	Happy Birthday Chris. Just for today, you can be 22, and nobody will say nothin' ! __________________ The payments remain long after the novelty has worn off. # 26371 NAWCC Member

23 July 2010, 12:22 AM	#7
Foneguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Buddy Location: Florida Watch: 116234 Posts: 828	Happy Birthday TWICE !!!!! __________________ 116234 Breitling SOH 46, SA, Bentley LE GMT Omega 2908.50.82 Member # 6132

23 July 2010, 12:37 AM	#8
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Stay thirsty,my friend! __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

23 July 2010, 12:52 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Happy Birthday, Chris! Hope you have a great day 2day. And don't drink 2much 2night. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

22 July 2010, 11:54 PM	#2
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Congrats !

23 July 2010, 12:00 AM	#3
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Happy Birthday Chris. Have a wonderful day today but be careful with the liquids tonight.

23 July 2010, 12:04 AM	#4
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	happy birthday Chris - i will have a drink for you this evening! have fun!

23 July 2010, 12:12 AM	#6
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Happy Birthday. Have a great time out tonight.

23 July 2010, 01:01 AM	#13
B Square "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Boyd Location: NC Posts: 1,815	Happy Birthday Chris Enjoy the day and be safe Boyd __________________ 16610M 16710Z Pepsi 16570V White

23 July 2010, 01:03 AM	#14
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Happy Birthday to you, and at only 20 years old, you have plenty of time to build up a nice collection of Rolex watches. Good health my friend.

23 July 2010, 02:56 AM	#15
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	Happy birthday!

23 July 2010, 03:11 AM	#16
beetoy Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: anthony Location: missouri Watch: 116231 Posts: 27	happy birthday chris!

23 July 2010, 03:56 AM	#17
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	all the best chris. thank you for the help and advice in the past. have a good one mate. johny __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

23 July 2010, 04:03 AM	#18
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Happy birthday, Chris. That watch looks beautiful on your hairless arm!! Wish I could say the same! Cheers, buddy - JJ __________________ 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!!

23 July 2010, 07:12 AM	#23
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	Happy Birthday, Chris!! __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

23 July 2010, 07:35 AM	#24
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Congrats, Chris! I love that Datejust!

23 July 2010, 08:16 AM	#25
Sailor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Gordon Location: Gtr Man UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 109	Hope the evening out goes well my friend As one of the "7" members you've met along the way I can honestly say that I hope all future meetings with other TRF members are just as successful

23 July 2010, 08:38 AM	#26
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Happy Birthday Chris! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

23 July 2010, 08:44 AM	#27
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Happy Birthday pal...have a nice one and take Leo's advice. Nice watch BTW~! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

23 July 2010, 09:37 AM	#28
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	A big "Happy Birthday" Chris!!! Hope it's a fun one.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

23 July 2010, 09:46 AM	#29
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	Happy birthday man - nice DJ as well - I went with arabics as well only it's the one you don't like haha Have a great night! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

23 July 2010, 09:50 AM	#30
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Happy birthday 2 you Happy birthday 2 you __________________ 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

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