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21 April 2012, 05:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: California
Watch: Tissot Navigator
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New member...lifelong Rolex lover
Hello All...my name is Jess and I work/live in Southern California.
My Grandfather wore a Rolex every day for decades and I always admired the watch. Now that I am a father (my son is 3), I find myself drawn to finally purchasing one...not just looking at them at my local dealer every few months. It's time to reward myself for all of my hard work!  The Explorer (1) is the perfect size for my wrist, but I'm not sure that is is flashy enough. I've always loved the GMT II (pepsi dial), but not sure it goes with everything I wear. The 50th Anniversary Green Submariner always catches my eye. Lately I've really been drawn to a two-tone GMT II with blue dial/bezel. I feel like I'll be "pulling the trigger" soon...any advice would be appreciated! Some questions I have are...is it better to buy from a Rolex authorize dealer vs. buying a new watch on ebay or some other website? What's up with the RSC registration process...is this necessary/advised? Any other advice you can provide would be appreciated. I'll post pics of the new addition as soon as I make the purchase. And if anyone in Southern California can recommend a good local store to purchase from...I'd appreciate it. Thanks,  Jess |
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21 April 2012, 12:13 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
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Welcome to TRF.
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21 April 2012, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Shannon
Location: USA
Watch: AP & Rolex
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Welcome to tRF!
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21 April 2012, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,253
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Welcome to TRF.
So many nice ones out there, sometimes making a choice seems impossible. It's not however, just remember whatever you chose your getting a great watch. It's always possible to get others later on if you should chose to do so. What's so great about the Pepsi and SubLV is that they provide a bit more flexibility with various inserts that you can use to change things up. Just take the time you need and determine which one you like best. Get that one first.  Good luck with your decision.
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21 April 2012, 02:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Alfred
Location: DC Metro
Watch: None
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Bro a GMT goes with everything.... Even in the showers lol
Welcome and join our GTG
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NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G | Patek 5167A | 16613 Serti | 116718 Green | 216570 Black | 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 | AP RG Ceramic | Patek 5712 | Patek 5130 |
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21 April 2012, 03:00 PM
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Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
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Welcome!
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21 April 2012, 03:52 PM
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Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
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Welcome to TRF Jess
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21 April 2012, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Alex
Location: European Union
Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM
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Welcome
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21 April 2012, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Welcome!
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22 April 2012, 12:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Ed
Location: FL Keys
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Welcome Jess
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22 April 2012, 01:00 AM
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Real Name: Fred
Location: Zurich
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Hi Jess, I'm also new here and have a GMT II on my wrist as I type this, a magnificent watch which you certainly won't regret purchasing. TT is a matter of taste, having a single colored bezel does little to detract from the watches character and is certainly easier to match to clothing. Going for a Pepsi bezel is more of a statement however and in turn wont need to be matched. It will just be there as its own thing, no matter what you have on... and since it is a GMT, that is fine.
In the interest of full disclosure I have to say though, mine has a black bezel and might have had a coke bezel if that had existed on the IIc. So I'm hardly practicing what I preach ;)
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22 April 2012, 01:13 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Al
Location: California, USA
Watch: GMT- Pepsi
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Welcome, another SoCal rolex fan...
Welcome,
A pepsi GMT is great first choice watch. You can change out the bezel colors, and they sit lower on the wrist compared to a submariner, they also have a thinner bracelet clasp....Here are mine: http://www.evozine.com In terms of stores, I've been on the hunt for stores in Northern San Diego and southern orange county--There are plenty of great stores. If you have the time, start visiting the stores in your area and get to know the owners, ask lots of questions- this is how I found my last two watches... In terms of the best selection of used Rolexes, I really like jewelers-on-time in Newport Beach. You can visit Kenny there, try on really nice watches and get a feel for what you like. Good luck
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22 April 2012, 02:18 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Joel
Location: Ontario, Canada
Watch: that gOLD Diddy
Posts: 483
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Welcome to TRF Jess!
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22 April 2012, 02:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
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Welcome aboard and happy hunting!
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22 April 2012, 09:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
Posts: 4,255
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Welcome.
Hang out here, learn a few things, take your time, and enjoy the hunt.
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23 April 2012, 01:26 AM
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Welcome to TRF
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23 April 2012, 08:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Shaun
Location: Cumbria, England
Watch: SS DJ 116200
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Welcome to TRF Jess!
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28 April 2012, 01:01 AM
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Welcome to TRF!
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