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buz-lh · 23 December 2008, 09:44 PM

Congratulations, your dad must love you a lot. Welcome to the best forum on the web.

Gedanken · 23 December 2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Anita

wow, everyone here is so nice..
Great to be a member..
Promise to find time to post pics soon..
keep it coming..
yet to hear from Singaporens..

I'm certain the Singaporeans will be here in short order. In the meantime, here's a "welcome aboard" from a quitter.

TempoKing · 23 December 2008, 10:56 PM

Welcome la

Anita · 26 December 2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

Congratulations, your dad must love you a lot. Welcome to the best forum on the web.

Hi, yes Dad gives lots of love...
This Yacht Master was his fav watch and he's got since 2000.
One of the first in this region..
Must be a great sacrifice for him..
Then again,, givinhg to me, his only child, hmnn speaks alot isn't it.
As promised heres' some pics.. abeit amaturish..

Note: Watch has yet to size to my tiny hands..
Also many scratches on watch. Don't know how to remove..

TDH · 26 December 2008, 08:33 PM

Welcome aboard Anita, a lovely watch and wear in good health.

Don't worry 'bout 'em scratches they come sooner anyway!

Lol-x · 26 December 2008, 11:52 PM

Welcome, that was a great gift to receive.

Thanks for sharing that photo

As for the scratches, you should be careful about getting the right person to remove those as an inexperienced person buffing your watch case could cause damage to the intended lines and profile of your watch case.

Watch polishing is an art. A skilled watchmaker in Rolex repairs will make it look like new. Maybe the safest bet would be to take it to Rolex Singapore, they will most likely help you out. If the watch is a 2000 model, then maybe it would benefit from a service (if it has not had one before) as 8 years is about the right time for a watch movement getting an oil change and tune up.

topcat30093 · 27 December 2008, 12:30 AM

Welcome and congratulations to you, Anita

Subexplorer · 27 December 2008, 04:53 AM

Welcome Anita!!
As you see Rolex got fans all over the world!
Great present given by your Father. You´ll treasure it forever. Hope you´ll enjoy it in good health.
Best regards, Abel from Argentina.

Art 1 · 27 December 2008, 05:12 AM

Welcome and Merry Christmas.

DoxaDavid · 27 December 2008, 06:52 AM

Hello Anita and welcome to TRF from the great arctic north here in Minnesota!

David

SLS · 27 December 2008, 06:54 AM

Congrats on the YM and Welcome to the forum! Great Pics too!
~Scott

Anita · 27 December 2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Welcome, that was a great gift to receive.

Thanks for sharing that photo

As for the scratches, you should be careful about getting the right person to remove those as an inexperienced person buffing your watch case could cause damage to the intended lines and profile of your watch case.

Watch polishing is an art. A skilled watchmaker in Rolex repairs will make it look like new. Maybe the safest bet would be to take it to Rolex Singapore, they will most likely help you out. If the watch is a 2000 model, then maybe it would benefit from a service (if it has not had one before) as 8 years is about the right time for a watch movement getting an oil change and tune up.

Any idea how much will a general servicing cost?

Andad · 27 December 2008, 04:18 PM

Hi Anita,

Welcome to the Forum.

Nice gift from your dad.

Enjoy wearing it.

I have never owned a SS/Plat Yachtmaster and so I will ask the guys and girls on the Forum.
Does this one have a triplok cos the crown looks a bit smaller than the 'full size' models I have seen?

falcor · 27 December 2008, 04:21 PM

Welcome to TRF, Anita. I saw a Rolex Service Center along Orchard Road when I visited Singapore last summer, try asking them for estimate cost for your watch's service... advance HAPPY NEW YEAR

CPCC · 27 December 2008, 04:29 PM

Congrats and welcome

mickeydainish · 27 December 2008, 04:34 PM

Very nice, Anita... Congrats and welcome to TRF. Hope you enjoy that baby when u get it sized.... :-)

kingblackbolt · 27 December 2008, 04:40 PM

Beautiful shots of a beautiful watch Anita... welcome and congratulations!

GBJIV · 27 December 2008, 05:32 PM

What a great watch. Sentimental value alone - I think it is nice to have something like that to pass down. Congratulations and welcome!

Anita · 27 December 2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falcor

Welcome to TRF, Anita. I saw a Rolex Service Center along Orchard Road when I visited Singapore last summer, try asking them for estimate cost for your watch's service... advance HAPPY NEW YEAR

Yes I saw a Rolex center along Ochard Road.
Will pop in next week for an estimation..
Ever since I got this watch, I am begining to notice people's watches..
Wow, I have never been prouder with my Rolex..

joeyk · 27 December 2008, 07:50 PM

welcome to you :)

Alcan · 27 December 2008, 11:59 PM

Hi Anita, welcome aboard!

Bisquitlips · 28 December 2008, 12:27 AM

WELCOME Anita!!!! We are sincerely glad you are here and are very glad to have another of the smarter, wiser gender on our forum!

A general servicing of your YM should be about $600.00 typically. It could be more or less depending on what needs to be done. It will come back to you looking new and will be worth every penny.

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. They will only come back so hold off if you can. Just give it a good soapy bath with a very soft brush and I will bet it will sparkle after you are finished. Only get the service done when the movement needs it.

Great to have another YM owner here!!!

Anita · 28 December 2008, 01:18 AM

[QUOTE=Bisquitlips;916476]WELCOME Anita!!!! We are sincerely glad you are here and are very glad to have another of the smarter, wiser gender on our forum!

A general servicing of your YM should be about $600.00 typically. It could be more or less depending on what needs to be done. It will come back to you looking new and will be worth every penny.

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. They will only come back so hold off if you can. Just give it a good soapy bath with a very soft brush and I will bet it will sparkle after you are finished. Only get the service done when the movement needs it.

Great to have another YM owner here!!!

Thks Bisquitlips... whew.. though I have to spend a bundle on my x'mas present..

Dad is not gonna sponsor the servicing..

Bisquitlips · 28 December 2008, 01:22 AM

[QUOTE=Anita;916517]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

WELCOME Anita!!!! We are sincerely glad you are here and are very glad to have another of the smarter, wiser gender on our forum!

A general servicing of your YM should be about $600.00 typically. It could be more or less depending on what needs to be done. It will come back to you looking new and will be worth every penny.

Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. They will only come back so hold off if you can. Just give it a good soapy bath with a very soft brush and I will bet it will sparkle after you are finished. Only get the service done when the movement needs it.

Great to have another YM owner here!!!

Thks Bisquitlips... whew.. though I have to spend a bundle on my x'mas present..

Dad is not gonna sponsor the servicing..

Heheheh! Again, I would just give it a nice, warm, soapy bath. Make sure the crown is screwed in tightly and I think it will clean right up. If you use a brush, make sure you use something very soft and don't scrub too hard.

That is a lovely Christmas present and if it were me, I would just wear it like it is after the bath. Then send it in once you need servicing on the movement (like if it begins to lose or gain time noticeably).

Congratulations and again, WELCOME!!

Gedanken · 28 December 2008, 01:23 AM

I think Richard might have overestimated the servicing cost somewhat. I got my Datejust fully serviced at Singapore RSC at the beginning of the year, and it cost me about S$400.

Anita · 28 December 2008, 01:39 AM

[QUOTE=Bisquitlips;916524]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anita

Heheheh! Again, I would just give it a nice, warm, soapy bath. Make sure the crown is screwed in tightly and I think it will clean right up. If you use a brush, make sure you use something very soft and don't scrub too hard.

That is a lovely Christmas present and if it were me, I would just wear it like it is after the bath. Then send it in once you need servicing on the movement (like if it begins to lose or gain time noticeably).

Congratulations and again, WELCOME!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

I think Richard might have overestimated the servicing cost somewhat. I got my Datejust fully serviced at Singapore RSC at the beginning of the year, and it cost me about S$400.

Thanks guys..
I will give it a gentle warm bath...
Only send in went timing has gone awfully wrong
Don't wanna spend unnecc..
Crisis around the corner.. got to be prudent..
Once again... thanks..

Bisquitlips · 28 December 2008, 01:43 AM

[QUOTE=Anita;916535]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Thanks guys..
I will give it a gentle warm bath...
Only send in went timing has gone awfully wrong
Don't wanna spend unnecc..
Crisis around the corner.. got to be prudent..
Once again... thanks..

Make sure you post some photos after the bath! I think there will be a world of difference!

Anita · 28 December 2008, 01:56 AM

[QUOTE=Bisquitlips;916540]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anita

Make sure you post some photos after the bath! I think there will be a world of difference!

Hey will do bro..

23 December 2008, 09:44 PM	#31
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congratulations, your dad must love you a lot. Welcome to the best forum on the web. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

26 December 2008, 11:52 PM	#36
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Welcome, that was a great gift to receive. Thanks for sharing that photo As for the scratches, you should be careful about getting the right person to remove those as an inexperienced person buffing your watch case could cause damage to the intended lines and profile of your watch case. Watch polishing is an art. A skilled watchmaker in Rolex repairs will make it look like new. Maybe the safest bet would be to take it to Rolex Singapore, they will most likely help you out. If the watch is a 2000 model, then maybe it would benefit from a service (if it has not had one before) as 8 years is about the right time for a watch movement getting an oil change and tune up. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 December 2008, 12:30 AM	#37
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Welcome and congratulations to you, Anita __________________

27 December 2008, 06:52 AM	#40
DoxaDavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: David Location: Minneapolis, Mn Posts: 3,271	Hello Anita and welcome to TRF from the great arctic north here in Minnesota! David __________________ DOXA-AFICIONADO "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. " Abraham Lincoln 1809-1865

27 December 2008, 06:54 AM	#41
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats on the YM and Welcome to the forum! Great Pics too! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 December 2008, 10:56 PM	#33
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Welcome la

26 December 2008, 08:33 PM	#35
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Welcome aboard Anita, a lovely watch and wear in good health. Don't worry 'bout 'em scratches they come sooner anyway!

27 December 2008, 04:53 AM	#38
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Welcome Anita!! As you see Rolex got fans all over the world! Great present given by your Father. You´ll treasure it forever. Hope you´ll enjoy it in good health. Best regards, Abel from Argentina.

27 December 2008, 05:12 AM	#39
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome and Merry Christmas.

27 December 2008, 04:18 PM	#43
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Anita, Welcome to the Forum. Nice gift from your dad. Enjoy wearing it. I have never owned a SS/Plat Yachtmaster and so I will ask the guys and girls on the Forum. Does this one have a triplok cos the crown looks a bit smaller than the 'full size' models I have seen? __________________ E

27 December 2008, 04:21 PM	#44
falcor Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: richmond Location: GMT +8 Posts: 53	Welcome to TRF, Anita. I saw a Rolex Service Center along Orchard Road when I visited Singapore last summer, try asking them for estimate cost for your watch's service... advance HAPPY NEW YEAR

27 December 2008, 04:29 PM	#45
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Congrats and welcome __________________

27 December 2008, 04:34 PM	#46
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	Very nice, Anita... Congrats and welcome to TRF. Hope you enjoy that baby when u get it sized.... :-)

27 December 2008, 04:40 PM	#47
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Beautiful shots of a beautiful watch Anita... welcome and congratulations! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

27 December 2008, 05:32 PM	#48
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	What a great watch. Sentimental value alone - I think it is nice to have something like that to pass down. Congratulations and welcome! __________________ Jackson

27 December 2008, 07:50 PM	#50
joeyk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk/earth Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 698	welcome to you :)

27 December 2008, 11:59 PM	#51
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Anita, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

28 December 2008, 12:27 AM	#52
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	WELCOME Anita!!!! We are sincerely glad you are here and are very glad to have another of the smarter, wiser gender on our forum! A general servicing of your YM should be about $600.00 typically. It could be more or less depending on what needs to be done. It will come back to you looking new and will be worth every penny. Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. They will only come back so hold off if you can. Just give it a good soapy bath with a very soft brush and I will bet it will sparkle after you are finished. Only get the service done when the movement needs it. Great to have another YM owner here!!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 December 2008, 01:18 AM	#53
Anita Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Anita Chong Location: singapore Watch: Rolex Yacht Master Posts: 21	[QUOTE=Bisquitlips;916476]WELCOME Anita!!!! We are sincerely glad you are here and are very glad to have another of the smarter, wiser gender on our forum! A general servicing of your YM should be about $600.00 typically. It could be more or less depending on what needs to be done. It will come back to you looking new and will be worth every penny. Honestly, I wouldn't worry too much about the scratches. They will only come back so hold off if you can. Just give it a good soapy bath with a very soft brush and I will bet it will sparkle after you are finished. Only get the service done when the movement needs it. Great to have another YM owner here!!! Thks Bisquitlips... whew.. though I have to spend a bundle on my x'mas present.. Dad is not gonna sponsor the servicing..

28 December 2008, 01:23 AM	#55
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	I think Richard might have overestimated the servicing cost somewhat. I got my Datejust fully serviced at Singapore RSC at the beginning of the year, and it cost me about S$400. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

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