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raydin · 25 March 2010, 05:43 AM

A journey complete?

I really don’t know, but certainly feels that way. Been through lots and lots of watches, many high-end and relatively expensive pieces from some of the best out there. Omega, Breitling, Sinn, Rolex and of course Seiko (JDM).

But against my better judgement it has always been Rolex that has kept me hooked for more.

Ever since my foray into the brand back in 2008 starting with a Sea-Dweller, I was pretty much drunk on kool-aid. Call it shallow, but there was a certain mystique about owning the watch. Though for a short period of time I thought that was it for me, but when the price of your watch is more than twice of your car, then something is wrong.

I sold her and boy was that a mistake I still regret.

Fast forward a few months, I try the Submariner 14060. No date meant a clean dial, and that is something I love and it was quintessentially Rolex.

Go through a few more watches in between before moving onto a Rolex Explorer. What a classy piece indeed and have many a happy memory with the watch. But I just felt it was too small for me.

Traded it for a 14060 again, and I was most pleased. Took only that watch into Scotland during the recent winter and put it through some crap; digging the car out of snow and photography trips. The watch just looked right with outdoor attire and on smart evening dinners. I couldn’t help but feel a certain feeling of joy, and would end up staring at the watch sometimes. (You too are guilty of this, I know you are)

When some of us are so passionate about watches, I have found there to be two routes you can take, One what your brain is telling you is the most sensible option, and two, what your heart is telling you.

Well I chose with my heart. I have done the brain thing,

and I haven't settled on anything.

So…..a few months down the line the chance to buy another 14060 comes up. I think hey, this could be it. I can be content. I can spend the money on a more interesting and exclusive piece. But with my conservative taste, there wasn’t much floating my boat.

So here she is gents:

The watches are from 2004 and 2007 – two years for which I am very fond of, 2004 when I started my first serious job seeing myself through university, 2007 when I began my career and finished university. And this week when I am out of my two years probation with flying colours. Needless to say the watches mean something to me.

A final shot for your enjoyment:

Will I return to watch hunting, probably, but right now I am happy to have these two by my side. :D
Note: all the images are avaialbe in super hi-res here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/farhand...7622530782778/

HL65 · 25 March 2010, 05:46 AM

Congrats--great shots too--enjoy them both!!

kcmo · 25 March 2010, 05:51 AM

Great classics! Enjoy!

Hooper · 25 March 2010, 05:54 AM

Great milestones ! brings a tear to my eye

JBat · 25 March 2010, 05:56 AM

Congrats!

Esexx · 25 March 2010, 06:18 AM

I enjoyed reading about your journey. Incredible pics too!

rfknauss · 25 March 2010, 06:26 AM

Beautiful pair ..... enjoy!

Len · 25 March 2010, 06:27 AM

A classic... I understand you. Fine pictures and interesting reading

marie · 25 March 2010, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raydin

A journey complete?

Ever since my foray into the brand back in 2008 starting with a Sea-Dweller, I was pretty much drunk on kool-aid.

I sold her and boy was that a mistake I still regret.

I couldn’t help but feel a certain feeling of joy, and would end up staring at the watch sometimes. (You too are guilty of this, I know you are)

When some of us are so passionate about watches, I have found there to be two routes you can take, One what your brain is telling you is the most sensible option, and two, what your heart is telling you.

Well I chose with my heart. I have done the brain thing,

and I haven't settled on anything.

Needless to say the watches mean something to me..... right now I am happy to have these two by my side. :D

I can relate to many of the things you wrote, but I could have never stated it so eloquently. Thank you for sharing it.

mpkRolex · 25 March 2010, 06:28 AM

Congrats! Enjoyed reading your post.

But didnt get why two of the same?

Or is it just your heart

Tunacan26 · 25 March 2010, 06:38 AM

It amazes me that 99.9 percent of the people on this site are into the "sport" type Rolex's. Like the Subs, Deep Sea, etc. I notice almost NO love for other watches, like, for example, the Datejust. I don't get it -- Yet. But hey, I've only been around a month or 2....

JMIND · 25 March 2010, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the story and pics; may you wear them in good health.

Omega_Precision · 25 March 2010, 09:12 AM

Great choice.

The last of a beauty.

bluemartinifan · 25 March 2010, 09:31 AM

Great story - love the bracelet and the strap

Arrgo · 25 March 2010, 09:48 AM

Great choices, enjoy them

faingator · 25 March 2010, 09:55 AM

awesome duo.. enjoy!

Faide · 25 March 2010, 10:25 AM

Great watches and wonderful pics!

_Faide

nauticajoe · 25 March 2010, 10:32 AM

Awesome pics! Congrats!!

superb · 25 March 2010, 10:33 AM

Thanks for sharing your journey with us... This makes my day. Appreciate it alot!

icnbne · 25 March 2010, 10:47 AM

great story, it really shows alot about who you are

AstroBoy · 25 March 2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

Congrats! Enjoyed reading your post.

But didnt get why two of the same?

Or is it just your heart

One for the "Brain" and one for the "Heart" ! Got it?

25 March 2010, 05:43 AM	#1
raydin Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 19	New Arrival - A Journey Complete? A journey complete? I really don’t know, but certainly feels that way. Been through lots and lots of watches, many high-end and relatively expensive pieces from some of the best out there. Omega, Breitling, Sinn, Rolex and of course Seiko (JDM). But against my better judgement it has always been Rolex that has kept me hooked for more. Ever since my foray into the brand back in 2008 starting with a Sea-Dweller, I was pretty much drunk on kool-aid. Call it shallow, but there was a certain mystique about owning the watch. Though for a short period of time I thought that was it for me, but when the price of your watch is more than twice of your car, then something is wrong. I sold her and boy was that a mistake I still regret. Fast forward a few months, I try the Submariner 14060. No date meant a clean dial, and that is something I love and it was quintessentially Rolex. Go through a few more watches in between before moving onto a Rolex Explorer. What a classy piece indeed and have many a happy memory with the watch. But I just felt it was too small for me. Traded it for a 14060 again, and I was most pleased. Took only that watch into Scotland during the recent winter and put it through some crap; digging the car out of snow and photography trips. The watch just looked right with outdoor attire and on smart evening dinners. I couldn’t help but feel a certain feeling of joy, and would end up staring at the watch sometimes. (You too are guilty of this, I know you are) When some of us are so passionate about watches, I have found there to be two routes you can take, One what your brain is telling you is the most sensible option, and two, what your heart is telling you. Well I chose with my heart. I have done the brain thing, and I haven't settled on anything. So…..a few months down the line the chance to buy another 14060 comes up. I think hey, this could be it. I can be content. I can spend the money on a more interesting and exclusive piece. But with my conservative taste, there wasn’t much floating my boat. So here she is gents: The watches are from 2004 and 2007 – two years for which I am very fond of, 2004 when I started my first serious job seeing myself through university, 2007 when I began my career and finished university. And this week when I am out of my two years probation with flying colours. Needless to say the watches mean something to me. A final shot for your enjoyment: Will I return to watch hunting, probably, but right now I am happy to have these two by my side. :D Note: all the images are avaialbe in super hi-res here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/farhand...7622530782778/

25 March 2010, 05:46 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats--great shots too--enjoy them both!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 March 2010, 06:18 AM	#6
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	I enjoyed reading about your journey. Incredible pics too! __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

25 March 2010, 06:26 AM	#7
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Beautiful pair ..... enjoy! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

25 March 2010, 06:28 AM	#10
mpkRolex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Watch: Pepsi Posts: 2,170	Congrats! Enjoyed reading your post. But didnt get why two of the same? Or is it just your heart __________________ Rest in peace JJ! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...light=JJ+irani "Rolex is highly addictive. Please shop responsibly"

25 March 2010, 05:51 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great classics! Enjoy!

25 March 2010, 05:54 AM	#4
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Great milestones ! brings a tear to my eye

25 March 2010, 05:56 AM	#5
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Congrats!

25 March 2010, 06:27 AM	#8
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	A classic... I understand you. Fine pictures and interesting reading

25 March 2010, 06:38 AM	#11
Tunacan26 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chuck Location: Florida Watch: Hulk, DJ, Bluesy Posts: 1,890	It amazes me that 99.9 percent of the people on this site are into the "sport" type Rolex's. Like the Subs, Deep Sea, etc. I notice almost NO love for other watches, like, for example, the Datejust. I don't get it -- Yet. But hey, I've only been around a month or 2....

25 March 2010, 09:10 AM	#12
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Thanks for the story and pics; may you wear them in good health.

25 March 2010, 09:12 AM	#13
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	Great choice. The last of a beauty.

25 March 2010, 09:31 AM	#14
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Great story - love the bracelet and the strap

25 March 2010, 09:48 AM	#15
Arrgo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Wet coast, Canada Watch: A few, yes Posts: 368	Great choices, enjoy them __________________ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. - Steven Wright

25 March 2010, 09:55 AM	#16
faingator "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 8,726	awesome duo.. enjoy! __________________ Rolex SS Blk Sub-C V-Series Rolex TT Blk Sub-C V-Series Rolex Sub 14060M V-Series Rolex Explorer II White V-Series Rolex Yachtmaster SS M-Series

25 March 2010, 10:25 AM	#17
Faide Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York City Watch: SS Sub/GMTII/EXPII Posts: 203	Great watches and wonderful pics! _Faide

25 March 2010, 10:32 AM	#18
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Awesome pics! Congrats!!

25 March 2010, 10:33 AM	#19
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	Thanks for sharing your journey with us... This makes my day. Appreciate it alot!

25 March 2010, 10:47 AM	#20
icnbne "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: J Location: Brisbane Watch: Rolex Omega Seiko Posts: 1,562	great story, it really shows alot about who you are __________________ https://www.instagram.com/invites/co...ontent=5yeough

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