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mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 11:20 AM

Hello guys,

I am a new joiner, I am 24 years of age and currently living in Saudi Arabia.

I posted a photo of my current rolex collection, the picture is not great but does the job.

Explorer II, SS Sub, 50th Anv. TT GMT-MASTER II.

Cheers.http://www.flickr.com/photos/8806456@N04/562687765/

Uncle-AJ · 18 June 2007, 12:08 PM

Hello and welcome to TRF from another Saudi resident. I'm on the other side of the country in Al Khobar.

(non alcoholic)

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Hello and welcome to TRF from another Saudi resident. I'm on the other side of the country in Al Khobar.

(non alcoholic)

Hello Steve,

Nice to see that I am not the only one from Saudi here.

What did you vote for?

Uncle-AJ · 18 June 2007, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mohdbak

Hello Steve,

Nice to see that I am not the only one from Saudi here.

What did you vote for?

Hell Moh,

Actually my names not Steve, that's just an old joke.

I voted for SS sub and then I thought, why did I vote for that when the last watch I bought was the 50th Anniversary TT GMT ll.

Got to run, I have to be at work for 06:00

RT · 18 June 2007, 01:24 PM

Welcome to the forum. I voted for the TT GMTII because I own one myself. Mine is an older model with a Jubilee bracelet, which I bought 10 years ago.

I asked "Uncle Al" before about the prices of Rolexes in Saudi, but he said he had never bought one in the Kingdom so he couldn't provide me w/the info. Did you buy yours (Rolexes) in Saudi or overseas? If former, how were the prices in Saudi in comparison to the USA or the UK or Australia?

Has the city of Jubail ever been completed? The project to build that city was halted back in 1985 because the drop in oil prices, even though the city itself was 80%built and billions of dollars spent. That was the last I've heard of it. Just curious.

Thanks.

Ronnie Rolex · 18 June 2007, 01:25 PM

The only reason I pick TT is because I don't have one!

Welcome to the board.

Taurus75 · 18 June 2007, 01:26 PM

Of the 3, it has to be the SS Sub

. Its a classic and IMO the most recognizable rolex in its sports model line. Try the SD as well cos you may actually like it.

royce · 18 June 2007, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taurus75

Of the 3, it has to be the SS Sub

. Its a classic and IMO the most recognizable rolex in its sports model line. Try the SD as well cos you may actually like it.

I agree, although the GMT is starting to grow on me. The Sea Dweller is a true beauty as well and I look forward to owning one in the near future

welcome to the forum

Andad · 18 June 2007, 02:40 PM

Hi,

I voted for the Explorer.

I have an SS Sub and picked up my new GMT TT 50th this morning.

I have made the bracelet adjustments and it is perfect.

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 04:32 PM

Hello,

The Prices here are consistant with what you would find in ant Rolex AD. I got the TT 50th Anv GMT II for around USD 8,500, USD 5,000 for the other two,

Cheers

JJ Irani · 18 June 2007, 05:13 PM

Welcome to TRF....great collection!!

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Welcome to TRF....great collection!!

JJ, a great honor having you a part of the thread and poll!

Thanks for your kind and inviting participation.

Cheers,

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 07:08 PM

So far, the Explorer II is the forgotten child...

SPACE-DWELLER · 18 June 2007, 07:22 PM

SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

I voted for the Submariner Date - The classic over all classics of all time

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 07:28 PM

Cheers Bo!

MAXI DIAL · 18 June 2007, 09:13 PM

Welcome Mohammed,

This here is the best forum for Rolex you could ever find. Members are so friendly and helpfull.

I was just in Jeddah last week after my Omrah... It was great.

welcome again

Dimitris · 18 June 2007, 10:10 PM

Mohdbak, just get the Exp II, without a turnable bezel like subs have, in SA with so much dust it will stuck and wont turn, I had the same problem here in Rhodes, and we dont have as much sand as you there.

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXI DIAL

Welcome Mohammed,

This here is the best forum for Rolex you could ever find. Members are so friendly and helpfull.

I was just in Jeddah last week after my Omrah... It was great.

welcome again

May yoyr Omrah be accepted Maxi Dial.

It is true, The most informative and friendliest Rolex forum I have came accross.

God's speed.

mohdbak · 18 June 2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitris

Mohdbak, just get the Exp II, without a turnable bezel like subs have, in SA with so much dust it will stuck and wont turn, I had the same problem here in Rhodes, and we dont have as much sand as you there.

I have all three.

The poll is designed to measure popularity more than anything else.

I love all of them equallyyy.

Dan Pierce · 18 June 2007, 10:33 PM

Must need more coffee. I don't get the poll.

Nice collection. Welcome to TRF though.

dP

Dan Pierce · 18 June 2007, 10:35 PM

Forgot to add, this jubilee bracelet just came from Saudi Arabia.

dP

nko51 · 19 June 2007, 02:47 AM

SS Sub date is a good place to start.

cbird · 19 June 2007, 03:11 AM

Hi. I voted for the GMT II because it offers pretty much all of the functions of both the Sub and Explorer II, but I'd prefer the SS version (sportier). Other than that the Sub is a close second - and maybe first, depending on how I'm feeling at the time. I think it would be cool if Rolex offered an optional Sub bezel that could be fitted on the GMT II.

mohdbak · 19 June 2007, 03:43 AM

Ok, we have an official Tie between the SS Sub and the TT GMT-II. Interesting.

Peter · 19 June 2007, 06:16 AM

Hello All,

I voted for the Explorer II as I'm considering getting one as a daily wearer.

mohdbak · 19 June 2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter

Hello All,

I voted for the Explorer II as I'm considering getting one as a daily wearer.

good choice, i use it as a daily wearer and its amazing

mohdbak · 22 June 2007, 09:39 PM

The poll is still going guys...

View Poll Results: Which one would You Get
SS Sub	24	45.28%
Explorer II	6	11.32%
TT GMT II	23	43.40%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll

18 June 2007, 11:20 AM	#1
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	New Guy from Arabia Hello guys, I am a new joiner, I am 24 years of age and currently living in Saudi Arabia. I posted a photo of my current rolex collection, the picture is not great but does the job. Explorer II, SS Sub, 50th Anv. TT GMT-MASTER II. Cheers.http://www.flickr.com/photos/8806456@N04/562687765/

18 June 2007, 12:08 PM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello and welcome to TRF from another Saudi resident. I'm on the other side of the country in Al Khobar. (non alcoholic) __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

18 June 2007, 01:26 PM	#7
Taurus75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SEA Watch: Daytona Posts: 87	Of the 3, it has to be the SS Sub . Its a classic and IMO the most recognizable rolex in its sports model line. Try the SD as well cos you may actually like it. __________________

18 June 2007, 02:40 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi, I voted for the Explorer. I have an SS Sub and picked up my new GMT TT 50th this morning. I have made the bracelet adjustments and it is perfect. __________________ E

18 June 2007, 01:24 PM	#5
RT Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 355	Welcome to the forum. I voted for the TT GMTII because I own one myself. Mine is an older model with a Jubilee bracelet, which I bought 10 years ago. I asked "Uncle Al" before about the prices of Rolexes in Saudi, but he said he had never bought one in the Kingdom so he couldn't provide me w/the info. Did you buy yours (Rolexes) in Saudi or overseas? If former, how were the prices in Saudi in comparison to the USA or the UK or Australia? Has the city of Jubail ever been completed? The project to build that city was halted back in 1985 because the drop in oil prices, even though the city itself was 80%built and billions of dollars spent. That was the last I've heard of it. Just curious. Thanks.

18 June 2007, 01:25 PM	#6
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	The only reason I pick TT is because I don't have one! Welcome to the board.

18 June 2007, 04:32 PM	#10
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	Hello, The Prices here are consistant with what you would find in ant Rolex AD. I got the TT 50th Anv GMT II for around USD 8,500, USD 5,000 for the other two, Cheers

18 June 2007, 05:13 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF....great collection!! __________________ 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!!

18 June 2007, 07:08 PM	#13
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	So far, the Explorer II is the forgotten child...

18 June 2007, 07:22 PM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	SUPERLATIVE WELCOMING OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED I voted for the Submariner Date - The classic over all classics of all time __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 June 2007, 07:28 PM	#15
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	Cheers Bo!

18 June 2007, 09:13 PM	#16
MAXI DIAL "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Jamal Location: Dubai, U.A.E. Posts: 862	Welcome Mohammed, This here is the best forum for Rolex you could ever find. Members are so friendly and helpfull. I was just in Jeddah last week after my Omrah... It was great. welcome again

18 June 2007, 10:10 PM	#17
Dimitris Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhodes, Greece Posts: 85	Mohdbak, just get the Exp II, without a turnable bezel like subs have, in SA with so much dust it will stuck and wont turn, I had the same problem here in Rhodes, and we dont have as much sand as you there.

18 June 2007, 10:33 PM	#20
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Must need more coffee. I don't get the poll. Nice collection. Welcome to TRF though. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

18 June 2007, 10:35 PM	#21
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Forgot to add, this jubilee bracelet just came from Saudi Arabia. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

19 June 2007, 02:47 AM	#22
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	SS Sub date is a good place to start. __________________

19 June 2007, 03:11 AM	#23
cbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 34	Hi. I voted for the GMT II because it offers pretty much all of the functions of both the Sub and Explorer II, but I'd prefer the SS version (sportier). Other than that the Sub is a close second - and maybe first, depending on how I'm feeling at the time. I think it would be cool if Rolex offered an optional Sub bezel that could be fitted on the GMT II.

19 June 2007, 03:43 AM	#24
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	Ok, we have an official Tie between the SS Sub and the TT GMT-II. Interesting.

19 June 2007, 06:16 AM	#25
Peter Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois Watch: 18078 Day Date Posts: 59	Hello All, I voted for the Explorer II as I'm considering getting one as a daily wearer.

22 June 2007, 09:39 PM	#27
mohdbak Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jed-Saudi Arabia Posts: 56	The poll is still going guys...

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