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14 June 2014, 03:20 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Chicago
Watch: Speedy 3570
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Introduction - First BORING post....
Happy Friday to you all!
Long time lurker over here as I've been a quiet admirer of any and all things Rolex. My watch obsession began at a very young age when I would literally stare at my Casio for hours on end. I just loved the way they looked on the wrist. Ever since I was about 7 or 8, I always had a watch on my wrist. I've had some questionable watch decisions (as you will read below) but it was all a part of the maturation process......right? I won't even mention the "fashion watch" phase..... After graduating college, I bought my grail at the time. All through high school and college (late 90's / early 2000's) I was obsessed with Tags. So I finally took the plunge and bought myself a Tag Formula F1. Loved it and wore it daily for 5 years! Then on my 30th birthday, my girlfriend decided she would commemorate my milestone with a Bell & Ross BR03-92. The square design never sung to me prior to getting the watch...but I did like it on the nylon velcro strap it came with. It was a special gift and because of that, I will likely never part with it. I continued the big watch trend and got a PAM 111. I've been a big fan of Panerai's since I first saw one in the flesh. My cousin had one before I even heard of the brand and seeing it on his wrist stuck with me for many, many years. This is still presently my daily driver. It's a fantastic, solid watch. Within the past year I joined the Rolex family via a hand down. My stepfather had a gold DJ from the early 80's that he never wore and decided to give it to me. 36mm just doesn't look right on my wrist....but I love it. I may get this serviced and have my future wife wear it....it looks fantastic on her. So....what compelled me to finally emerge from the dark corners of TRF? After carefully observing for a while, I finally got comfortable with the Sales section of the forum and dipped my toe in the water a bit. I've always been a bit fascinated with the Speedmaster Pro - 3570. Moonwatch, hesalite crystal, yadda yadda....but it's not terribly expensive and presents great value in my opinion. I was set on finding one in brand new condition and was lucky enough to stumble across Sohail's FS thread. Took me a while to get comfortable with the idea of doing such a transaction online....but he was great. Had a bit of an adrenaline rush sending the payment....but I feel great now. Should be here tomorrow morning! Sorry for the long post....I feel like the guy you just meet and he pours out his life story....from birth. I'll keep the rest short....and will update once I receive this beauty. S/O to Sohail if you come across this thread! |
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14 June 2014, 04:01 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,514
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Welcome to the Forum..
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14 June 2014, 04:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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The Speedy is a great watch, congrats. And welcome.
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14 June 2014, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N/A
Posts: 11,137
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Welcome! One buy at a time!
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14 June 2014, 05:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Real Name: Jay
Location: TEXAS
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 7,648
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Great watch. Congrats and welcome.
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14 June 2014, 05:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 05:37 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Welcome
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14 June 2014, 05:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Not enough ;-)
Posts: 21,232
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Welcome !
And don't forget to post pics HAGWe
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14 June 2014, 05:43 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,006
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Welcome to TRF!
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14 June 2014, 05:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Chris
Location: Ontario, Canada
Watch: Explorer II 16550
Posts: 1,401
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Welcome to the forum family.
Hope you post some pics for us to enjoy.
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14 June 2014, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: San Diego
Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD
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Welcome, and looking forward to the pictures.
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14 June 2014, 06:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: James
Location: Toronto
Watch: IG: @j.project
Posts: 2,194
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Congrats and the Speedy Pro is a great watch. Looking forward to the pics.
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14 June 2014, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA
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Howdy!!
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14 June 2014, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Anthony
Location: California
Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai
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Welcome
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14 June 2014, 07:26 AM
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Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
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Bienvenido!
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14 June 2014, 07:30 AM
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Real Name: Nicholas
Location: UK
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Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 07:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Art
Location: Canada
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Posts: 121
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Great choice and welcome to TRF
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14 June 2014, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: New York
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Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: New York
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Fantastic and Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 09:01 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: So Cal
Watch: Rolex GMT 1675
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Welcome to TRF!
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14 June 2014, 09:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Tom
Location: Chi town
Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub
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Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 11:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Chicago
Watch: Speedy 3570
Posts: 87
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Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. Truly one of the best and friendliest boards around! Speedy is arriving tomorrow morning. Will post pics!
In the meantime, enjoying a mild summer evening in Chicago! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 June 2014, 11:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Jared
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex Sub-C
Posts: 110
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Welcome! Can't wait to see the pictures
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14 June 2014, 11:49 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Raleigh, NC
Watch: DSSD, TT sub
Posts: 532
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Welcome, and great choice. You have to love the history of the Speedy. I would love to get one some day.
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14 June 2014, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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Watch: addiction issues
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Welcome out from the darkness! Good choice on the speedy! I hear good things about sohail.
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14 June 2014, 01:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
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Nice little story
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14 June 2014, 01:10 PM
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Real Name: Larry
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Watch: ROLEX
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Welcome!
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14 June 2014, 01:15 PM
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14 June 2014, 01:38 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Agentorange!
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14 June 2014, 03:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: John
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Watch: 116710 GMT II
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Great story!
 Welcome !!
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