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28 September 2010, 08:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Sam
Location: Gotham City
Watch: Wall Street
Posts: 9,954
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What does TRF Mean to You?
Ladies and Gents it has just recently dawned on me that I am addicted to this site (will pledge soon). I initially came here to research GMT models. I quietly studied posts from Mike (moderator) and JJ (116713 analysis) before I decided to sign up in 2009. I thought I would have been one and out after acquiring the 116710 from DavidSW, however, after seeing offerings from the likes of Tony G, LawrenceB, and everyone's favorite Bodybump, everything went downhill for me from there (no more AD shopping)
 . I have also met a great bunch of folks who have a passion for horology and have attained some spectacular pieces (Yazo, Kyle, and Chris (Zed Homme) quickly come to mind)... Enough of my rambling I am interested in hearing/reading what attracts YOU to TRF!!! Apologies if a thread like this has started already. Thanks in advance all! 
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28 September 2010, 08:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,253
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A wonderfull place to see some fantastic watches, get an amazing amount of information, and meet some friendly people.
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28 September 2010, 08:14 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK047
Posts: 34,460
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Fellowship and information.
That's an excellent combination.
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28 September 2010, 08:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Dallas TX
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,812
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I've been a part of a few online communities in the past and nothing, I mean NOTHING, compares to TRF. Like you mention Sam, the amount of knowledge and the willingness of members to help out (both on the boards and behind the scenes) is astounding. I've NEVER seen that anywhere - online and off. TRF is a pretty amazing community and like you I am addicted bro!!
BTW thanks for the shout out in your 1st post!! 
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28 September 2010, 08:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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It's a great information site !
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28 September 2010, 08:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Sea Level
Watch: Varies
Posts: 6,877
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It's the best of everything
Knowledgeable experts Truly dedicated hobbyists And a sales section to top it off The perfect combination.
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28 September 2010, 08:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Texas
Watch: 18078 YG DD
Posts: 7,962
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What does TRF mean to me?
The Rolex Forums.   Seriously... to me it's the best watch forum on the net. 
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28 September 2010, 08:53 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: England
Posts: 8,150
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Knowledge, friendship, laughs and reasoned debate. I owe a lot to TRF and the expertise of its members
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28 September 2010, 09:20 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Al
Location: Way Up North
Watch: your P's & Q's
Posts: 10,473
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28 September 2010, 09:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: El Raf-O
Location: florida
Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega
Posts: 19,687
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28 September 2010, 10:08 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Thomas
Location: YVR
Watch: 116233/79190
Posts: 50,551
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Well, if it wasn't for TRF, I may not have found the DJ I've wanted for a looong time.. @ the price I was willing to do.
. I really do enjoy this 'comradery' amongst the Rolex community.. for their insite, knowledge, and expertice, and for those who know 'what is what'...when it comes to a classic time piece... many thanks...
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28 September 2010, 10:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
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I keep coming back to see if Paulie's banned Raf yet.
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28 September 2010, 10:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Way Up North USA
Watch: Rolexes & Tudors
Posts: 6,361
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Prior to joining TRF, the thought of owning more than one Rolex had never crossed my mind despite having a 16613 for 18 years. I knew literally nothing about my watch, so I started asking embarrassingly simple questions about it. I've learned a great deal since, and I've purchased four more Rolexes from TRF sellers. I enjoy the site tremendously.
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28 September 2010, 10:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: LONG ISLAND, NY
Watch: 2007 DAY DATE 18KT
Posts: 1,378
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Is there a way you could have a pop-up display so we could interact live with JJ? I think it would be great to do an aficionado-of-the-week and have them live. IMHO. TRF Rocks!
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28 September 2010, 10:23 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Tony Geha
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: Yacht-Master
Posts: 51,120
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Speaking of myself and I'm going to be honest here,
I joined TRF Just for business at first, thinking it's another good place to make few extra sales here and there ...Sure enough That place turn out to be a great friendly place full of great guys that share the same interest, Not only you find the best watch related topics aslo you find general topics that are life related. Stevo and all the Mod are the best Mods ever I have been on other site for years before I joined TRF and still am as of today also my user name and pictures are known to everybody and they are easy to track but you can see that I have never posted a single reply to any subject on none of those forum...I go there list my watches and log off  VS here on TRF I reply to tons of post and I love doing that... I met tons of great guys and I keep on doing that day after day Love TRF
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28 September 2010, 10:27 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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Trf to me is all about exactly that....... I mean sure,the wealth of information is amazingly above and beyond..But the offline friendship is 2 fold what you see here. This is truely a family through and through!!!! Forgive me as I have to cut this short and find a tissue....
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28 September 2010, 10:29 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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 Your a respected member here Tony! .....
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28 September 2010, 10:43 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller
Join Date: Jul 2009
Real Name: Tony Geha
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: Yacht-Master
Posts: 51,120
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It's guys like you that keep me going
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28 September 2010, 10:58 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Real Name: David
Location: Orlando, Florida
Watch: 1655 EXP
Posts: 36,337
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TRF is IMHO more of a family to me... I have met some great people and continue to do so... Some of my best friends are members I met here on TRF... We share a common bond and most importantly we look out for each other... You can't find that anywhere else..............
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28 September 2010, 11:04 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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28 September 2010, 11:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Watch: ♛
Posts: 4,408
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The watch talk, the banter, the drama
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28 September 2010, 11:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
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It's hard to fathom how you can have "very close" friends whom you have never met.
But TRF is like that. I used to come to learn more about watches, now I find myself logging in to see my friends.
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F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland |
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28 September 2010, 11:15 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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Many I have met and many I have not! Some,face to face will be soon,but I already know we will get along like a house on fire.You see,you do actually get to know people when you talk to them almost everyday!! I look forward to our meet Jib.! Your one of many I am destined to meet...
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28 September 2010, 11:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
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You're definitely one of the close friends I have on TRF. Looking forward to meeting up someday. This weekend, though, I get to meet Bob and Bill! 
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28 September 2010, 11:38 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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28 September 2010, 11:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Jib
Location: SJ, California
Watch: sun dial
Posts: 8,189
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We've got one of the best cameramen on the planet!
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28 September 2010, 11:48 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,931
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28 September 2010, 12:07 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Richard
Location: Macungie, PA
Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub
Posts: 14,497
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 "Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!" TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron
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28 September 2010, 12:19 PM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,319
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Yes, he's had enough practice with me!!
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28 September 2010, 12:46 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: El Raf-O
Location: florida
Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega
Posts: 19,687
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That's true .my friend!
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