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northerner · 3 January 2012, 03:58 AM

Hi. I've been a member here for a good 9 months or so, and only just getting round to introducing myself properly. I joined TRF after deciding I wanted to buy a Submariner early last year. This site has been a wealth of information!

I can't thank you all enough for the insight, knowledge & support that exists here.

I took the plunge and bought a new Sub C in May last year. I thought at the time that I'd buy new & really couldn't see the appeal of a 'vintage' watch. Boy has my opinion changed since I joined up here. I've read many times here that owning a Rolex and being part of this community becomes dangerously addictive. I dismissed this at the time, thinking that would never be me. Ha ha ha ha, okay I admit I was wrong. Only a few months after getting the bug, I've begun looking for a second watch, a vintage Rolex with character and a history. It was only after I bought new from an AD that the exciting world of 'vintage' became attractive to me.

I'm currently driving my wife mad. Spending far too much of my time researching what to buy next. This site is such a great resource.

So as well as saying hi, I'd also like to say thanks & express my pleasure at being part of a great, friendly & knowledgeable community.

Look what you've done to me! :)

Martin

AndyUK · 3 January 2012, 05:17 AM

Hi Martin,

Same here. Vowed I wouldn't buy a Rolex as I'd other, perfectly good watches (Panerai, Breitling, Longines).

Then I saw one of the new-style Sub C models and ended up getting an 'LV' in mid-December.

Now I've joined TRF I'm already searching out older Sub models plus, I'll probably 'need' an Explorer or GMT for when I'm going abroad. And of course, there's always the Tudor range which are just about to make a comeback to the UK ...

Happy TReffing!

Andy

TSW · 3 January 2012, 05:24 AM

Welcome and enjoy the best enabling forum there is!

HL65 · 3 January 2012, 05:28 AM

Welcome to TRF!

dddrees · 3 January 2012, 05:31 AM

Welcome to TRF.

chicagofan · 3 January 2012, 07:01 AM

Welcome.

rolexguynfl · 3 January 2012, 07:36 AM

Belated Welcome Martin

BH13GMT · 3 January 2012, 07:41 AM

Game over mate

Art 1 · 3 January 2012, 08:15 AM

Welcome.

RRGHOST1 · 3 January 2012, 08:21 AM

Welcome from the Wirral Cheshire.

northerner · 3 January 2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BH13GMT

Game over mate

I'm living in fear! This could be an expensive hobby.

Thanks all.

77T · 3 January 2012, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northerner

I'm living in fear! This could be an expensive hobby.

Thanks all.

Bwaaahaaahaaahaaa!

We have you under our power.

But welcome nonetheless...

bgriz · 3 January 2012, 01:26 PM

Welcome

eric23 · 4 January 2012, 12:21 AM

Welcome to TRF!

MonBK · 4 January 2012, 12:25 AM

Welcome

shaark · 4 January 2012, 04:23 AM

Welcome to TRF Martin, from up North!

northerner · 4 January 2012, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaark

Welcome to TRF Martin, from up North!

Born & raised in the North East, living in the South now.

sea-dweller · 4 January 2012, 01:02 PM

Welcome!

Rags · 5 January 2012, 03:31 AM

Welcome to TRF..

dysondiver · 5 January 2012, 03:44 AM

hello , hope you enjoy the forum.

jayys2 · 5 January 2012, 03:46 AM

Welcome! I myself just joined, couldn't be happier!

rfknauss · 5 January 2012, 10:08 AM

Welcome Martin to TRF!

johnbeth · 5 January 2012, 10:15 AM

Welcome to TRF!

3 January 2012, 03:58 AM	#1
northerner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Watch: Sub-C Posts: 7	Hello from UK... what have you done to me? :) Hi. I've been a member here for a good 9 months or so, and only just getting round to introducing myself properly. I joined TRF after deciding I wanted to buy a Submariner early last year. This site has been a wealth of information! I can't thank you all enough for the insight, knowledge & support that exists here. I took the plunge and bought a new Sub C in May last year. I thought at the time that I'd buy new & really couldn't see the appeal of a 'vintage' watch. Boy has my opinion changed since I joined up here. I've read many times here that owning a Rolex and being part of this community becomes dangerously addictive. I dismissed this at the time, thinking that would never be me. Ha ha ha ha, okay I admit I was wrong. Only a few months after getting the bug, I've begun looking for a second watch, a vintage Rolex with character and a history. It was only after I bought new from an AD that the exciting world of 'vintage' became attractive to me. I'm currently driving my wife mad. Spending far too much of my time researching what to buy next. This site is such a great resource. So as well as saying hi, I'd also like to say thanks & express my pleasure at being part of a great, friendly & knowledgeable community. Look what you've done to me! :) Martin

3 January 2012, 05:17 AM	#2
AndyUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Andrew Claxton Location: Sheffield, UK Watch: Breitling Navitime Posts: 5	Fellow sufferer in UK Hi Martin, Same here. Vowed I wouldn't buy a Rolex as I'd other, perfectly good watches (Panerai, Breitling, Longines). Then I saw one of the new-style Sub C models and ended up getting an 'LV' in mid-December. Now I've joined TRF I'm already searching out older Sub models plus, I'll probably 'need' an Explorer or GMT for when I'm going abroad. And of course, there's always the Tudor range which are just about to make a comeback to the UK ... Happy TReffing! Andy

3 January 2012, 05:24 AM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome and enjoy the best enabling forum there is! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

3 January 2012, 05:28 AM	#4
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3 January 2012, 05:31 AM	#5
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3 January 2012, 07:01 AM	#6
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3 January 2012, 07:36 AM	#7
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3 January 2012, 07:41 AM	#8
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3 January 2012, 08:15 AM	#9
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5 January 2012, 03:44 AM	#20
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5 January 2012, 10:08 AM	#22
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