ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

smak · 27 May 2013, 04:58 AM

I started to feel the need for a proper watch late last year during a previous swiss retreat and ended up with a Ti Tissot T-Touch Expert model. What a great primer watch for me. It brought to light some personal habits that tend to scuff and scratch the clasp and bezel. I learned the ins and outs of airport security, beach etiquette etc..

It suited my lifestyle extremely well though and i made the needed adjustments.

I knew i would probably be going Rolex for my real keepsake and was on the fence about either DSSD which fits the tall T-Touch profile somewhat, the timeless Submariner or the GMT.

My choice is showcased below, i will try to add money shots to this tread before my departure.

Thanks all for your forum contributions which made researching easy and fun.

Furbo · 27 May 2013, 05:17 AM

Great watch and pic :) enjoy it

HL65 · 27 May 2013, 05:18 AM

Very cool pic!

smak · 27 May 2013, 05:50 AM

Thanks :) just my bb torch and some creativity..

nauticajoe · 27 May 2013, 06:44 AM

Nice shot.

BoomerSooner · 27 May 2013, 06:45 AM

Cool pic!

Darlinboy · 27 May 2013, 08:19 AM

Nice pic & a great watch!

nick c · 27 May 2013, 08:22 AM

Awesome pic

Nycturbovr6 · 27 May 2013, 01:40 PM

Great gmt!

Hairdude1 · 27 May 2013, 03:36 PM

Cool picture and great watch

Baran · 27 May 2013, 04:00 PM

Great pic

smak · 27 May 2013, 08:37 PM

was just at the train station in Bern, the Pretzel King conveys his regards!

dig the NATO! too bad about the light ;/

Cru Jones · 27 May 2013, 08:40 PM

great and unique pix!

and, of course, congrats on the great watch.

cop414 · 27 May 2013, 08:40 PM

Very, very nice, congratulations!

Chainring · 28 May 2013, 12:57 AM

Great watch and great pics. That came oh so close to being my first Rolex and a part of me still wishes it had been.

smak · 10 June 2013, 04:09 AM

although i intended to update the thread as my stay progressed, things were pretty busy so had to wait till my return.

Rashid.bk · 10 June 2013, 04:19 AM

Awesome choice, love the GMTc. First pic is epic.
Congrats.

Rashid.bk · 10 June 2013, 04:19 AM

I forgot, looks good on nato.

mrhy · 10 June 2013, 05:16 AM

Nice choice

smak · 10 June 2013, 05:23 AM

Thanks Rashid! I agree but its tough not to have an epic shot in such a serene atmosphere.

Is bk your quake clan? :)

Oh and ditto on the nato, it is a must for me.

mjclark32 · 10 June 2013, 05:33 AM

Gorgeous scenery and watch!

27 May 2013, 04:58 AM	#1
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	Sojourn at Helvetia I started to feel the need for a proper watch late last year during a previous swiss retreat and ended up with a Ti Tissot T-Touch Expert model. What a great primer watch for me. It brought to light some personal habits that tend to scuff and scratch the clasp and bezel. I learned the ins and outs of airport security, beach etiquette etc.. It suited my lifestyle extremely well though and i made the needed adjustments. I knew i would probably be going Rolex for my real keepsake and was on the fence about either DSSD which fits the tall T-Touch profile somewhat, the timeless Submariner or the GMT. My choice is showcased below, i will try to add money shots to this tread before my departure. Thanks all for your forum contributions which made researching easy and fun. Attached Images

27 May 2013, 05:18 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Very cool pic! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 May 2013, 08:19 AM	#7
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Nice pic & a great watch! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

27 May 2013, 08:37 PM	#12
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	was just at the train station in Bern, the Pretzel King conveys his regards! dig the NATO! too bad about the light ;/ Attached Images

27 May 2013, 08:40 PM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Very, very nice, congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

27 May 2013, 05:17 AM	#2
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	Great watch and pic :) enjoy it

27 May 2013, 05:50 AM	#4
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	Thanks :) just my bb torch and some creativity..

27 May 2013, 06:44 AM	#5
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice shot.

27 May 2013, 06:45 AM	#6
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Cool pic!

27 May 2013, 08:22 AM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Awesome pic

27 May 2013, 01:40 PM	#9
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Great gmt!

27 May 2013, 03:36 PM	#10
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Cool picture and great watch

27 May 2013, 04:00 PM	#11
Baran "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Istanbul/Turkey Posts: 20	Great pic

27 May 2013, 08:40 PM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	great and unique pix! and, of course, congrats on the great watch.

28 May 2013, 12:57 AM	#15
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Great watch and great pics. That came oh so close to being my first Rolex and a part of me still wishes it had been.

10 June 2013, 04:09 AM	#16
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	although i intended to update the thread as my stay progressed, things were pretty busy so had to wait till my return. Attached Images

10 June 2013, 04:19 AM	#17
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Awesome choice, love the GMTc. First pic is epic. Congrats.

10 June 2013, 05:16 AM	#19
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Nice choice

10 June 2013, 05:23 AM	#20
smak Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Big Land Posts: 233	Thanks Rashid! I agree but its tough not to have an epic shot in such a serene atmosphere. Is bk your quake clan? :) Oh and ditto on the nato, it is a must for me.

10 June 2013, 05:33 AM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Gorgeous scenery and watch! __________________

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)