Why are YOU here…???

[Nissanzx1]

I want people to help me justify my absolutely insane behavior of collecting watches that I really shouldn't be buying. Lol. Nobody close to me is really into watches like I am. So this forum is good at enabling me.

If my friends and co workers knew how much money I was spending on watches, they would probably have me sent to the funny farm by now.

GH

[Jason71]

I was sending iMessages discussing one of the threads here on TRF Vintage in real-time last night as I posted in several of the threads. I was exchanging messages with a member of TRF. This is a member here that I have never met face-to-face, but we share similar tastes in vintage Rolex watches. That is how far my watch obsession has gone.

For me, it started with a fascination of automatic watches and the timekeeping ability that they possess. I started with Breitling and Doxa (modern) and actually loathed Rolex because of what I thought of the average Joe owner of a Rolex watch. I first delved into modern Rolex and have slowly began to migrate towards vintage Rolex. Although I buy both vintage Rolex and Tudor as well as modern Tudor and Rolex, I ABSOLUTELY PREFER vintage of both.

It is nice to be a part of a community that 'gets it'

[MitchSteel]

I have a lot of free time on my hands, so I'm here, learning, drooling, lurking,venting,joking, did I mention drooling?
This forum is greatto all vintage Rolex loonies

[Cc1966]

To share with others in this WIS sickness!

[JustinK]

To learn!
I have loved Rolex watches since I was young and only recently discovered "vintage" and this forum.
Thanks to all who are helping me along!!

Happy Holidays!

[GGGMT]

I'm here to live vicariously through others for my fascination I can ill afford! I'm at my rolex limit of 2 (gmt i 1994 and explorer i 2008).

[pdoukas]

To learn! I'm an old soul in a young body and appreciate vintage discussions and education.

And to piss off my wife!

[1675-David]

´cos I just can't stay away!

[mario848]

to learn so i dont get raped on my future vintage GMT or Sub purchase.

maybe someday i will feel comfortable responding to more posts. right now my limited knowledge prohibits such involvement.

[omitohud]

Its becoming an obsession for me and there is abundance of knowledge here. Of course also to make friends with like minded people.

[bondtoys]

I'm here for the chicks

[marcello pisani]

Originally Posted by bondtoys

i'm here for the chicks

loolllll

[CdnWatchDoc]

Originally Posted by marcello pisani

loolllll

And the scenery is great, too!!

[autofiend]

Originally Posted by Clay

It occurred to me the other day, while reading a few posts, that not everyone who comes to this site for the same reasons I do…



Not that that matters one bit…



There are a number of reasons I visit this site, but the biggest reason is simple…To share what I enjoy with people who enjoy the same thing…



I have only one close friend who is "into" watches…The rest of my friends and family have no interest what so ever…So here I am…



I also find it interesting that on the vast majority of "Posts", you get a less then 10% response rate…On many posts it's less then 5%…



I would guess that some people come here looking to have a specific question or questions answered, some come to have a value put on a watch they own, some come to buy and sell…



So I'm curious…Why are YOU here…???

I'm here also for the support and sharing provided by this site. I have literally 0 friends that share my interest in watches. Though the wife feigns interest, I know she probably couldn't care less.

I appreciate the International community here and the vast knowledge that comes from it more than I can express.

Happy Holidays all :)

[CrownMe]

My main reason is because this is one of the only places, where people understand the addiction.

I also love learning about watches in general.


Oh an the pictures are SWEET!!!

[CdnWatchDoc]

Originally came for education prior to my first Rolex purchase, and have stayed for the education and the banter...only a few fora have such open discussion! And from what I've learned here, we have set up a watch club and online discussion group! Thanks to all the collective wisdom here!

[crowncollection]

the great people on here, it is also great to talk to others who enjoy the same passion as me

[bluemartinifan]

Great topic Clay
I have been participating here for approx 5 years because this is an important passion and this is how I feed it.
I specifically come here to learn about Rolex vintage and modern, buy, sell and develop relationships that have become an important part of my life

[Beaumont Miller II]

Well said Russ.

[bungcarlo]

I'm a big fan of the Rolex watch and the title of the forum True Rolex Forum is what drove me here....and Bo...and JJ...and Jocke's humour... and Tool's knowledge on the product!

[Robbyvm]

i'm here because this is the place where i can get input when i have questions about my passion ( and give some whenever i feel that i'm competent to do so) ... there are no vintage Rolex enthousiast within my close relations (friends, family) so here is a platform where i can share my thoughts, watches, ... and get in touch with fellow collectors. even tough i've only met a couple of this forums members i hope i will be able to meet some of you guy's in the future.

i love this place !!

[steveclocks]

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

i'm here because this is the place where i can get input when i have questions about my passion ( and give some whenever i feel that i'm competent to do so) ... there are no vintage Rolex enthousiast within my close relations (friends, family) so here is a platform where i can share my thoughts, watches, ... and get in touch with fellow collectors. even tough i've only met a couple of this forums members i hope i will be able to meet some of you guy's in the future.

i love this place !!

Same here, I didn't know anyone to talk to about my passion for wristwatches.
I first came here for some information. I love the skilled photography of so many members on here (sadly, I am not as good at it!). Unexpectedly I made some good friends here too! The GTGs in London and Brussels took things even a bit further, as you can actually meet up and talk watches face to face. I've learned a lot thanks to you guys!
I am here to stay

[Ow11867]

To learn primarily, to share debate and discussion about the great company Rolex. And view beautiful pics of watches

Alan

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[RC2]

I love vintage rolex watches. This place is an amazing place to learn and discuss our passion. Also I met some awesome honest people here that I met , ate with , and talk to more often than some family members. Still others I have not met in person but somehow felt comfortable enough to send thousands of thousands off to and magically a piece of rolex history shows up at my door in a box! It's all about the confidence in the folks here and the passion we enjoy that binds the community. Rich

[strafer_kid]

Have really got into Rolex, particularly vintage Sports, and this forum is the ideal place in which to further develop that interest - it is the sort of place where you can literally learn something new every day suych is the wide level of knowledge and expertise on the forum. Fairly amazing facility!

[Dan Pierce]

At first I joined to be with others who share in the passion for mechanical watches. Now I'm here because it's nice to hangout w/ friends.
dP

[timely]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

At first I joined to be with others who share in the passion for mechanical watches. Now I'm here because it's nice to hangout w/ friends.
dP

Dan
I could not have said it better

[nsumner]

Like many I started coming to TRF for purely self serving purposes. I wanted advice, to buy or sell. I wanted to learn about the watches that I admire so much.

Now, after sometime I still do ask for some advise or try and sell something but it's more. I attempt to help others that I may be in a position to do so and contribute in a meaningful way.

[Vincent65]

to talk watches, share the passion and enjoy the photos

[jvo300]

To share knowledge and enthusiasm for my favorite hobby!