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Eric88 · 18 August 2011, 06:33 AM

Those of you that have enjoyed Seinfeld may get this reference right away. It's a tad obscure. How does it relate to TRF? Well, about 2-3 months ago, I made a "pledge" that I would wear the same watch for one year.

I thought maybe I could do it with my beloved SD 16600, the best Rolex I've owned. However, surfing this forum daily and looking at posts plus getting some peer pressure from some fellow WIS friends via email and PM...well, it just was not meant to be.

I'm keeping the SD 16600 for sure, but a sibling has joined the fold. So my pledge to be a "one watch, one year" guy has gone out the window.

I found the Seinfeld episode script and feel like it applies to me pretty closely:

(Kramer casually enters, takes a few step toward the kitchen, and slaps a wad of bills onto the counter)

KRAMER: (Declaring) I'm out!
(Kramer now has the attention of everyone in the room. Jerry's mouth is open in shock. A moment passes)

ELAINE: What?!

KRAMER: Yeah, I'm out - I'm out of the contest.

GEORGE: You're out?!

KRAMER: Yeah, yeah.. (Notes their reactions) what?

ELAINE: Well, that was fast!

JERRY: Well, it was that woman across the street. (To Jerry) You know, you better be careful, buddy. She's gonna get you next. (Walks out, shutting the door

behind him)

(Jerry, Elaine, and George all look at each other, reflecting)

ELAINE: ..And then there were three.

(Scene ends)

mastermixer · 18 August 2011, 06:37 AM

Sorry you couldn't be "master of your own domain", but congrats on the purchase non the less!

texex91 · 18 August 2011, 06:42 AM

"Stick a fork in me, I'm done" Kramer

Well it was a valiant effort, but in the end TRF hidden powers always win

This place is VERY dangerous, but you made it longer than most of us could (or at least admitted it).

WELCOME BACK.

masterserg · 18 August 2011, 06:49 AM

Lord of the Manor!

Luv rolex · 18 August 2011, 06:50 AM

Yes. I remember your post. Iam totally understand you as Iam in the same boat, I bought a sub c and told to myself this is the keeper watch but after two months I was looking in to trade it toword AP diver, finally I think I should keep the sub and wait to save to buy the AP. Today I tried the speedy and told to myself its nice. Do I buy the speedy now or wait till save almost twice the money to buy the AP......its a freakin hoppy..LOL

jay_man2 · 18 August 2011, 06:51 AM

So what did you acquire?

mtgmt · 18 August 2011, 06:56 AM

i wore my same sub from 96 ( purchased new ) everyday and still do? whats the issue?

Dan2010 · 18 August 2011, 07:00 AM

I win the bet, I win the bet........................yeeeeehaaaaaw!

Eric88 · 18 August 2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan2010

I win the bet, I win the bet........................yeeeeehaaaaaw!

You don't win until you stay true to ONE WATCH for longer than me. Since your latest journey reset within the past week, you have some time before you can truly take the prize and be master of this domain!

masterserg · 18 August 2011, 07:21 AM

I wore my black Explorer II for 10 years save the odd trip to an unholy place where it would call too much attention ... I just now bought a Sub C ....

MortgageGuy · 18 August 2011, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastermixer

Sorry you couldn't be "master of your own domain", but congrats on the purchase non the less!

Love Seinfeld

dddrees · 18 August 2011, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastermixer

Sorry you couldn't be "master of your own domain", but congrats on the purchase non the less!

X2

The most important thing is to enjoy whatever path you have decided to take. Congrats Eric, and enjoy that new watch.

dddrees · 18 August 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

You don't win until you stay true to ONE WATCH for longer than me. Since your latest journey reset within the past week, you have some time before you can truly take the prize and be master of this domain!

X2

Besides it seems he has changed direction once or twice ot three times if not more.

Beaumont Miller II · 18 August 2011, 07:37 AM

I got it right away. To take it a step further, you could go earlier in the episode where for Elaine to be in the contest she had to put up more money because it was easier for a woman. And, in this case being true to watch might be easier as well.

glimmer · 18 August 2011, 07:55 AM

I wonder what you got...

nauticajoe · 18 August 2011, 08:54 AM

Great episode Eric! It's tough being the 'king of your own domain'! I love Seinfeld.

Oh well, at least you gave it a shot with one of the most classic watches out there.

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mjclark32 · 18 August 2011, 09:28 AM

Time for you to mix it up!
What did you get?

Eric88 · 18 August 2011, 09:37 AM

I'm king of the castle with my newly-acquired 16710 with lug holes and SEL bracelet. Best of both worlds! It goes nicely with my SD 16600. I have the coke insert with a new black insert on the way. Next up is the pepsi insert. Let's see how long I can hold tight with this pair!

mjclark32 · 18 August 2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

I'm king of the castle with my newly-acquired 16710 with lug holes and SEL bracelet. Best of both worlds! It goes nicely with my SD 16600. I have the coke insert with a new black insert on the way. Next up is the pepsi insert. Let's see how long I can hold tight with this pair!

Great, pics when you can

Megalobyte · 18 August 2011, 09:51 AM

You've got hand. And you're gonna need it. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Coffee?

dddrees · 18 August 2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

I'm king of the castle with my newly-acquired 16710 with lug holes and SEL bracelet. Best of both worlds! It goes nicely with my SD 16600. I have the coke insert with a new black insert on the way. Next up is the pepsi insert. Let's see how long I can hold tight with this pair!

Nice choice, that was my last one.

Congrats Eric.

DCgator · 18 August 2011, 10:52 AM

Congrats on the new acquisition!

Dan2010 · 18 August 2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dddrees

X2

Besides it seems he has changed direction once or twice ot three times if not more.

I don't know what youre talking about............

Dan2010 · 18 August 2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

You don't win until you stay true to ONE WATCH for longer than me. Since your latest journey reset within the past week, you have some time before you can truly take the prize and be master of this domain!

Oh I got this man, I got this.......!

Eric88 · 18 August 2011, 11:56 AM

Quick photo as requested

GradyPhilpott · 18 August 2011, 12:51 PM

That was one funny episode.

Congratulations on your new acquisition.

It was a dumb pledge, anyway.

I think you are now really the master of your domain.

Cabaiguan · 18 August 2011, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Quick photo as requested

Eric, you bailed big time! Bahahaha!

George Ab · 18 August 2011, 12:55 PM

I too am not the master of my domain. I would never even try.

My favorite Rolex diver is the 16600. So many great watches so few wrists.

tulsaokusa · 18 August 2011, 12:57 PM

I've worn my SubC everyday since Nov09.2010

Jason71 · 18 August 2011, 01:27 PM

Good to know that you are not getting rid of the 16600, and that you have the perfect complementing watch on the way. I bet you should be able to make it for quite a while with those 2 watches. Congrats on a great incoming watch. You and I think much alike........I have a 16710 with drilled through lugs and a SEL bracelet. LOVE IT.

18 August 2011, 06:33 AM	#1
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Couldn't take it. I'm out! Those of you that have enjoyed Seinfeld may get this reference right away. It's a tad obscure. How does it relate to TRF? Well, about 2-3 months ago, I made a "pledge" that I would wear the same watch for one year. I thought maybe I could do it with my beloved SD 16600, the best Rolex I've owned. However, surfing this forum daily and looking at posts plus getting some peer pressure from some fellow WIS friends via email and PM...well, it just was not meant to be. I'm keeping the SD 16600 for sure, but a sibling has joined the fold. So my pledge to be a "one watch, one year" guy has gone out the window. I found the Seinfeld episode script and feel like it applies to me pretty closely: (Kramer casually enters, takes a few step toward the kitchen, and slaps a wad of bills onto the counter) KRAMER: (Declaring) I'm out! (Kramer now has the attention of everyone in the room. Jerry's mouth is open in shock. A moment passes) ELAINE: What?! KRAMER: Yeah, I'm out - I'm out of the contest. GEORGE: You're out?! KRAMER: Yeah, yeah.. (Notes their reactions) what? ELAINE: Well, that was fast! JERRY: Well, it was that woman across the street. (To Jerry) You know, you better be careful, buddy. She's gonna get you next. (Walks out, shutting the door behind him) (Jerry, Elaine, and George all look at each other, reflecting) ELAINE: ..And then there were three. (Scene ends)

18 August 2011, 07:37 AM	#14
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	I got it right away. To take it a step further, you could go earlier in the episode where for Elaine to be in the contest she had to put up more money because it was easier for a woman. And, in this case being true to watch might be easier as well. __________________

18 August 2011, 09:28 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Time for you to mix it up! What did you get? __________________

18 August 2011, 12:51 PM	#26
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	That was one funny episode. Congratulations on your new acquisition. It was a dumb pledge, anyway. I think you are now really the master of your domain. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 August 2011, 12:55 PM	#28
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I too am not the master of my domain. I would never even try. My favorite Rolex diver is the 16600. So many great watches so few wrists. __________________

18 August 2011, 06:37 AM	#2
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Sorry you couldn't be "master of your own domain", but congrats on the purchase non the less!

18 August 2011, 06:42 AM	#3
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	"Stick a fork in me, I'm done" Kramer Well it was a valiant effort, but in the end TRF hidden powers always win This place is VERY dangerous, but you made it longer than most of us could (or at least admitted it). WELCOME BACK.

18 August 2011, 06:49 AM	#4
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Lord of the Manor!

18 August 2011, 06:50 AM	#5
Luv rolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Islam Location: Montreal, Canada Watch: DJ,SD 4000,LV Posts: 742	Yes. I remember your post. Iam totally understand you as Iam in the same boat, I bought a sub c and told to myself this is the keeper watch but after two months I was looking in to trade it toword AP diver, finally I think I should keep the sub and wait to save to buy the AP. Today I tried the speedy and told to myself its nice. Do I buy the speedy now or wait till save almost twice the money to buy the AP......its a freakin hoppy..LOL

18 August 2011, 06:51 AM	#6
jay_man2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jay Location: Northern Virginia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,490	So what did you acquire?

18 August 2011, 06:56 AM	#7
mtgmt Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Watch: 16523 TT daytona Posts: 257	i wore my same sub from 96 ( purchased new ) everyday and still do? whats the issue?

18 August 2011, 07:00 AM	#8
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I win the bet, I win the bet........................yeeeeehaaaaaw!

18 August 2011, 07:21 AM	#10
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I wore my black Explorer II for 10 years save the odd trip to an unholy place where it would call too much attention ... I just now bought a Sub C ....

18 August 2011, 07:55 AM	#15
glimmer Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Here, everywhere Posts: 1,244	I wonder what you got...

18 August 2011, 08:54 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great episode Eric! It's tough being the 'king of your own domain'! I love Seinfeld. Oh well, at least you gave it a shot with one of the most classic watches out there. --- - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 August 2011, 09:37 AM	#18
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	I'm king of the castle with my newly-acquired 16710 with lug holes and SEL bracelet. Best of both worlds! It goes nicely with my SD 16600. I have the coke insert with a new black insert on the way. Next up is the pepsi insert. Let's see how long I can hold tight with this pair!

18 August 2011, 09:51 AM	#20
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	You've got hand. And you're gonna need it. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Coffee?

18 August 2011, 10:52 AM	#22
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congrats on the new acquisition!

18 August 2011, 11:56 AM	#25
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Quick photo as requested

18 August 2011, 12:57 PM	#29
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	I've worn my SubC everyday since Nov09.2010

18 August 2011, 01:27 PM	#30
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Good to know that you are not getting rid of the 16600, and that you have the perfect complementing watch on the way. I bet you should be able to make it for quite a while with those 2 watches. Congrats on a great incoming watch. You and I think much alike........I have a 16710 with drilled through lugs and a SEL bracelet. LOVE IT. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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