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Wiley · 1 March 2011, 01:54 AM

In a couple of month it will be my 20 year anniversary that I immigrated to our great country with $800 in my pocket. When I came here I didn't know a lot of English, worked minimum wage jobs for years, taught myself the language. I worked myself up the ladder and I think I did pretty good. Three weeks ago my wife "forced" me to reward myself with a GMT IIc.
I guess she got tired listening to me for years that I love to have a Rolex GMT but always looked at the money and how difficult it was in the past to make a living.

Well here it is and hasn't left my arm for weeks now

Otto · 1 March 2011, 06:55 AM

Great watch to mark your anniversary year! Congratulations!

Brenngun · 1 March 2011, 06:57 AM

A nice reward for hard work. The kind of ethic all need to have.

threemonkeys · 1 March 2011, 07:07 AM

Congratulations and a belated welcome. You and your family must be pretty proud of what you have achieved.

ocwatching · 1 March 2011, 07:10 AM

what a way to mark your achievements! nice one..you deserve it!

AK40DJ50 · 1 March 2011, 07:10 AM

Congratulations for both the beautiful watch and 20 successful years.

Grissom · 1 March 2011, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Congratulations and a belated welcome. You and your family must be pretty proud of what you have achieved.

x2!

bayerische · 1 March 2011, 07:11 AM

Awesome reward!

Congratulations!

Dan Pierce · 1 March 2011, 07:14 AM

You have done well, my friend.

Congrats!

dP

chrisshank · 1 March 2011, 07:26 AM

Great watch for a great story. Congrats!

Chris B · 1 March 2011, 07:28 AM

Many congratulations

conrail · 1 March 2011, 07:50 AM

You're the kind of immigrant America needs more of and should welcome! Congrats and good on you!

Cru Jones · 1 March 2011, 08:00 AM

Wonderful story and a fantastic watch. Congratulations!!

It's things like this that make me feel connected to Rolex and so proud to wear one...My parents came to America with $100, no English and a one-year old daughter....I know he experienced similar feelings to you when he received his TT DJ on his 40th birthday and it hasn't left his wrist since.

skypilot · 1 March 2011, 08:00 AM

Congratulations on a job well done, sounds like you earned that watch. It's amazing what happens when a person works hard instead of belly aching.

Chipmunk · 1 March 2011, 08:04 AM

Congrats.

Wincap · 1 March 2011, 08:07 AM

Awesome story and congrats on a job well done!

mjclark32 · 1 March 2011, 08:11 AM

Huge congrats to you!

bellvederecar · 1 March 2011, 08:12 AM

Congrats! Good for you, shows that hard work does in fact pay off.

Rolex Freak · 1 March 2011, 08:12 AM

Always nice to be able to reward yourself for your efforts. Good stuff.

4 Ranges · 1 March 2011, 08:14 AM

Congrats!

JasoninDenver · 1 March 2011, 08:16 AM

You are what makes this country what it is and I hope our doors will always be open to those who want to contribute. Thanks for coming over.

Dr. Robert · 1 March 2011, 08:18 AM

A most excellent success story! Mazeltov!

brownbear · 1 March 2011, 08:18 AM

congratulations and welcome

rmfnla · 1 March 2011, 08:21 AM

A true "rags to Rolex" story!

Jadam · 1 March 2011, 08:28 AM

Great way to celebrate your hard work, achieverment and. Success!

Paulie 50 · 1 March 2011, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skypilot

Congratulations on a job well done, sounds like you earned that watch. It's amazing what happens when a person works hard instead of belly aching.

My sentiments also.

Badfish179 · 1 March 2011, 08:33 AM

Congratulations on your new watch. Welcome to the forum and I am happy that you are a citizen of our country! What a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

May your new watch mark many happy hours of your life!

dddrees · 1 March 2011, 08:43 AM

Congrats, job well done.

bulldogdaddy · 1 March 2011, 09:07 AM

Smart Lady. It won't take nearly another 20 years before you realize what a truly great idea she had. Congratulations on all your hard work and achievements!

rolexsweep · 1 March 2011, 09:27 AM

congrats!!! gmt is my fav.

1 March 2011, 01:54 AM	#1
Wiley Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia SC Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 15	I think I do pretty good! In a couple of month it will be my 20 year anniversary that I immigrated to our great country with $800 in my pocket. When I came here I didn't know a lot of English, worked minimum wage jobs for years, taught myself the language. I worked myself up the ladder and I think I did pretty good. Three weeks ago my wife "forced" me to reward myself with a GMT IIc. I guess she got tired listening to me for years that I love to have a Rolex GMT but always looked at the money and how difficult it was in the past to make a living. Well here it is and hasn't left my arm for weeks now Attached Images

1 March 2011, 07:10 AM	#5
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	what a way to mark your achievements! nice one..you deserve it! __________________ too much into watches...

1 March 2011, 07:10 AM	#6
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Congratulations for both the beautiful watch and 20 successful years. __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

1 March 2011, 07:11 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Awesome reward! Congratulations! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

1 March 2011, 07:14 AM	#9
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	You have done well, my friend. Congrats! dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 March 2011, 06:55 AM	#2
Otto 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,023	Great watch to mark your anniversary year! Congratulations!

1 March 2011, 06:57 AM	#3
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,866	A nice reward for hard work. The kind of ethic all need to have.

1 March 2011, 07:07 AM	#4
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Congratulations and a belated welcome. You and your family must be pretty proud of what you have achieved.

1 March 2011, 07:26 AM	#10
chrisshank Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Houston, TX Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 183	Great watch for a great story. Congrats!

1 March 2011, 07:28 AM	#11
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Many congratulations

1 March 2011, 07:50 AM	#12
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	You're the kind of immigrant America needs more of and should welcome! Congrats and good on you! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

1 March 2011, 08:00 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Wonderful story and a fantastic watch. Congratulations!! It's things like this that make me feel connected to Rolex and so proud to wear one...My parents came to America with $100, no English and a one-year old daughter....I know he experienced similar feelings to you when he received his TT DJ on his 40th birthday and it hasn't left his wrist since.

1 March 2011, 08:00 AM	#14
skypilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 490	Congratulations on a job well done, sounds like you earned that watch. It's amazing what happens when a person works hard instead of belly aching.

1 March 2011, 08:04 AM	#15
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Congrats. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

1 March 2011, 08:07 AM	#16
Wincap Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Victor Location: Long Island (NY) Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 170	Awesome story and congrats on a job well done!

1 March 2011, 08:11 AM	#17
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Huge congrats to you! __________________

1 March 2011, 08:12 AM	#18
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	Congrats! Good for you, shows that hard work does in fact pay off.

1 March 2011, 08:12 AM	#19
Rolex Freak "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Sandro Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/GS Posts: 4,412	Always nice to be able to reward yourself for your efforts. Good stuff.

1 March 2011, 08:14 AM	#20
4 Ranges Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 94	Congrats!

1 March 2011, 08:16 AM	#21
JasoninDenver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 4,284	You are what makes this country what it is and I hope our doors will always be open to those who want to contribute. Thanks for coming over. __________________ Jason 116610 LN DateJust Pelagos FXD

1 March 2011, 08:18 AM	#22
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,258	A most excellent success story! Mazeltov! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 March 2011, 08:18 AM	#23
brownbear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Danny Location: georgia Watch: it Bub Posts: 1,334	congratulations and welcome

1 March 2011, 08:21 AM	#24
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	A true "rags to Rolex" story! __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

1 March 2011, 08:28 AM	#25
Jadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Belvidere,il Posts: 268	Great way to celebrate your hard work, achieverment and. Success!

1 March 2011, 08:33 AM	#27
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Congratulations on your new watch. Welcome to the forum and I am happy that you are a citizen of our country! What a great story. Thank you for sharing it with us. May your new watch mark many happy hours of your life! __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

1 March 2011, 08:43 AM	#28
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Congrats, job well done. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 March 2011, 09:07 AM	#29
bulldogdaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Boston Area Watch: ing my dogs sleep Posts: 74	Your wife's a keeper, too :-) Smart Lady. It won't take nearly another 20 years before you realize what a truly great idea she had. Congratulations on all your hard work and achievements!

1 March 2011, 09:27 AM	#30
rolexsweep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Australia Watch: RG DD40 Posts: 1,149	congrats!!! gmt is my fav.

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