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ProfEd · 5 October 2010, 06:34 AM

Hi everyone,
I was pleased to stumble across this site. My wife and I live in Ocala where we are both able to enjoy the true beauty of "old Florida." She is completely enveloped in horses, so naturally this was where we ended up. Ultimately, we may move again, but we won't leave the state (I am 4th Generation, and I think there is some code about me not being able to leave).

I got my first Rolex when I was 18. It was a gift from my father, who received his first Rolex from his father when he was 18. I have always loved classic cars/boats/guns/watches, and my Dad got me a 1969 Rolex Submariner 1680 from a collector on Captiva Island, FL. I still wear it everyday; I still fish, dive, and work with it on. I wore it spearfishing in the Keys a couple months ago, to the dismay of some of my friends. Why have a "classic" dive watch if I can't wear it diving, right? I know it sounds corny, but pulling up a fat hogfish offshore of Sugarloaf on the end of a spear with my 40+ year old Rolex on makes me think about all of the awesome stuff this watch has "seen" since new!

My old 1680 has held up great, except the time I thought I would clean it in the shower and dropped it (big mistake), but after a lot of headaches a vintage rolex guy in Tampa was able to fix it up like new.

Last month I bought my wife her first Rolex. It is an older Ladies Date model, which was cleaned up by a watchmaker in Sarasota. It is the standard two tone with a jubilee band and Roman dial. It looks amazing and the wife loves it.

After scoring such a great deal on my wife's new (used) Rolex, I am in the market to get myself another one. I am seriously looking at a newer, no-date 14060M Sub, or possibly an older 5513 Sub. I really want the "James Bond" watch, but I have to find the right deal. I will definitely put the grey/black NATO band on it too. I bought a 1974 Carlson-Glastron Ski Boat like the one from "Live or Let Die" last year, which I have completely restored as a fun project. I really want that James Bond no-date Sub to go with it. I am also thinking about a GMT-II, and forgoing another Sub until later on. My Dad has a 1972 GMT Master, and I have always liked his old "Pepsi" Rolex, so maybe the GMT-II is the right move. I would love a GMT ceramic, but I just can't swing it right now.

Anyway, now that I am in the market for another Rolex I figured I would seek out some info. It is really disappointing that there are so many fakes! The insane number of fakes is what prompted me to educate myself a little more. I am very appreciative to have found this site, as there seems to be a well policed trading board, as well as a ton of great info. I'm happy to be here and I hope to learn a great deal from all of the more experienced collectors!

-Ed

buz-lh · 5 October 2010, 11:05 AM

Welcome to the forum. You will find all the info you need here.

CoopJr · 5 October 2010, 11:18 AM

Welcome to TRF Ed!

rfknauss · 5 October 2010, 11:20 AM

Ed, welcome to TRF!

Latrodectus · 5 October 2010, 01:36 PM

Welcome to TRF!

ParisDakarBmw · 5 October 2010, 02:41 PM

Welcome to TRF

Art 1 · 6 October 2010, 09:10 AM

Welcome from right down the road.

Numismatist · 6 October 2010, 09:13 AM

Welcome to TRF! Great story, love to see pix

sleddog · 6 October 2010, 10:34 AM

Welcome to TRF Ed!!!

Looking forward to some pics of the collection..
Enjoy the site,
Rob.!

sakuraba · 6 October 2010, 10:36 AM

Welcome to TRF, Ed!

TSW · 6 October 2010, 10:43 AM

Welcome to TRF Ed

Would love to see your boat

5 October 2010, 06:34 AM	#1
ProfEd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: Florida Watch: 1680 Sub,16710 gmt Posts: 19	Greetings from Ocala, FL Hi everyone, I was pleased to stumble across this site. My wife and I live in Ocala where we are both able to enjoy the true beauty of "old Florida." She is completely enveloped in horses, so naturally this was where we ended up. Ultimately, we may move again, but we won't leave the state (I am 4th Generation, and I think there is some code about me not being able to leave). I got my first Rolex when I was 18. It was a gift from my father, who received his first Rolex from his father when he was 18. I have always loved classic cars/boats/guns/watches, and my Dad got me a 1969 Rolex Submariner 1680 from a collector on Captiva Island, FL. I still wear it everyday; I still fish, dive, and work with it on. I wore it spearfishing in the Keys a couple months ago, to the dismay of some of my friends. Why have a "classic" dive watch if I can't wear it diving, right? I know it sounds corny, but pulling up a fat hogfish offshore of Sugarloaf on the end of a spear with my 40+ year old Rolex on makes me think about all of the awesome stuff this watch has "seen" since new! My old 1680 has held up great, except the time I thought I would clean it in the shower and dropped it (big mistake), but after a lot of headaches a vintage rolex guy in Tampa was able to fix it up like new. Last month I bought my wife her first Rolex. It is an older Ladies Date model, which was cleaned up by a watchmaker in Sarasota. It is the standard two tone with a jubilee band and Roman dial. It looks amazing and the wife loves it. After scoring such a great deal on my wife's new (used) Rolex, I am in the market to get myself another one. I am seriously looking at a newer, no-date 14060M Sub, or possibly an older 5513 Sub. I really want the "James Bond" watch, but I have to find the right deal. I will definitely put the grey/black NATO band on it too. I bought a 1974 Carlson-Glastron Ski Boat like the one from "Live or Let Die" last year, which I have completely restored as a fun project. I really want that James Bond no-date Sub to go with it. I am also thinking about a GMT-II, and forgoing another Sub until later on. My Dad has a 1972 GMT Master, and I have always liked his old "Pepsi" Rolex, so maybe the GMT-II is the right move. I would love a GMT ceramic, but I just can't swing it right now. Anyway, now that I am in the market for another Rolex I figured I would seek out some info. It is really disappointing that there are so many fakes! The insane number of fakes is what prompted me to educate myself a little more. I am very appreciative to have found this site, as there seems to be a well policed trading board, as well as a ton of great info. I'm happy to be here and I hope to learn a great deal from all of the more experienced collectors! -Ed

5 October 2010, 11:05 AM	#2
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Welcome to the forum. You will find all the info you need here. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 October 2010, 11:20 AM	#4
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Ed, welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

5 October 2010, 01:36 PM	#5
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Welcome to TRF! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

6 October 2010, 09:13 AM	#8
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Welcome to TRF! Great story, love to see pix __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

5 October 2010, 11:18 AM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Welcome to TRF Ed!

5 October 2010, 02:41 PM	#6
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Welcome to TRF

6 October 2010, 09:10 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome from right down the road.

6 October 2010, 10:34 AM	#9
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF Ed!!! Looking forward to some pics of the collection.. Enjoy the site, Rob.! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

6 October 2010, 10:36 AM	#10
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF, Ed! __________________ 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

6 October 2010, 10:43 AM	#11
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Welcome to TRF Ed Would love to see your boat __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

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