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Teofilo · 28 August 2007, 08:32 AM

A good thing in itself....the more members, the more interesting threads that get started

But does anyone know why the numbers have suddenly gone through the roof recently ?
For my first 6 months here, the general Rolex forum was running at 25/30 people viewing at any one time. Now it always seems to be running at over 200......it seemed to happen all at once.
Any ideas ?

Destroy · 28 August 2007, 08:35 AM

I think:

1/ More broadband/internet users - especially with the older generation
2/ More wealth worldwide in general
3/ People genuinely have a yearning to find out more about their beloved Rolex!

ron17402 · 28 August 2007, 08:36 AM

I noticed and wondered the same thing. It is the forum recording software or has something happened to this forum. Positively, mind you.

walds11 · 28 August 2007, 08:43 AM

I have noticed it too, especially since this weekend. Huge spike. No idea what's going on.

C.J. · 28 August 2007, 08:44 AM

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walds11 · 28 August 2007, 09:11 AM

Thanks. Actually, I mean't to say that there has been a lot more postings than usual since this weekend.

kcmo · 28 August 2007, 09:16 AM

Lordy, I was blown away to see those numbers too! Ha!

Transient · 28 August 2007, 09:27 AM

I'm very new here. I had a look at the forum after I bought my 16610 2 weeks ago and, after reading some posts from you nice guys, I just had to sign myself up!!
I'm learning heaps of stuff on the world of Rolex everyday...

Destroy · 28 August 2007, 09:55 PM

Hey Transient, what part of sydney?

Tombstone · 28 August 2007, 10:04 PM

Without sounding tacky I feel it is because this is the best Rolex forum on the web at this time. I can think of one (that many of you know of and or are members of) which has more eye candy (Rolex photos) especially on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, but they do not have the great caliber of people like we have on this forum, so as a result this forum is better. JMHO

frostie · 28 August 2007, 10:44 PM

TRF is becoming popular. I am here 3 months and it's the first time that i see so many people online the more people the more interesting it will get

Jorwig · 28 August 2007, 10:45 PM

There has been alot of advertising as of late(rolex). Friends of mine have also shown alot of interest in watches lately. Not necessarily just rolex but watches in general. Rolex seems to be modernizing itself just a bit and its getting some people to notice....Like Me

frostie · 28 August 2007, 10:58 PM

Welcome to TRF Jorwig

Alcan · 28 August 2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorwig

its getting some people to notice....Like Me

Hi there, welcome aboard!

Arturo · 28 August 2007, 11:27 PM

The other main Rolex forum may have had some refugees....who knows. I was one at one time.

frostie · 28 August 2007, 11:28 PM

Maybe you are right Arturo nobody knows

Chris B · 28 August 2007, 11:51 PM

I've noticed the way threads rattle off the page pretty quick lately, TRF has become very popular & so it should be, this place rocks

frostie · 28 August 2007, 11:52 PM

it rocks and it will rock for sure

frostie · 28 August 2007, 11:53 PM

Maybe we should print T shirts

Warped · 29 August 2007, 12:10 AM

Well I'm also new here.

It's by far the most active source of information on Rolex. I am disappointed that some sites and forums see it fit to either ignore the brand or bash it constantly.

I'm hoping to acquire a Sea-Dweller in the near future for my birthday.

frostie · 29 August 2007, 12:11 AM

Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here. Hope that you will get the SD of your dreams

Flyjet601 · 29 August 2007, 12:26 AM

Lots of new members. It is great too see

Jorwig · 29 August 2007, 12:29 AM

I have to say...of all the forums I am involved in TRF is by far the most respectful and informative. Its refreshing to see people have such fun and conversation over timepieces.

frostie · 29 August 2007, 02:14 AM

That's ture Jorwig

TNRonin · 29 August 2007, 03:36 AM

This is an observation, and only that. I've noticed that the prices on Rolex (secondary market) have seemed to gone down a touch. As a result there are more people doing the following:

Looking for watches now that they are down a little.
Looking to sell watches on the forum.

Some people come on here to do both or one or the other. For example, I know there is a sub-date on another forum that is being offered in the low $3k range. And it is in super good shape. The seller had to lower his asking price (good to begin with IMHO) after it not moving. If I didn't have an SD, I'd be all over this watch.

Just my two cents.

Mitch

D2JP · 29 August 2007, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jorwig

I have to say...of all the forums I am involved in TRF is by far the most respectful and informative. Its refreshing to see people have such fun and conversation over timepieces.

Agree with you 100%

Seadweller · 29 August 2007, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warped

Well I'm also new here.

It's by far the most active source of information on Rolex. I am disappointed that some sites and forums see it fit to either ignore the brand or bash it constantly.

I'm hoping to acquire a Sea-Dweller in the near future for my birthday.

Welcome, you won't be disappointed with the exclusive SD.

divmat · 29 August 2007, 06:02 AM

I've owned Rolexes for over 15 years. To be honest, I never knew this site existed until I happened across it one day just surfing the web. That was about 4 months ago, but only recently registered as a new member.

Great site and some really funny off the wall stuff sometimes between members (JJ's sheep saga). The moderators seem a little more tolerant on this site than others.

Ed Rooney · 29 August 2007, 07:04 AM

PHP message boards are pretty much the rage right now. They are addicting. I belong to several golf boards, a few Toyota 4runner boards, and a frequent flyer board (same name on all of them). Message boards are great sources of info.

28 August 2007, 08:32 AM	#1
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Explosion of members ? A good thing in itself....the more members, the more interesting threads that get started But does anyone know why the numbers have suddenly gone through the roof recently ? For my first 6 months here, the general Rolex forum was running at 25/30 people viewing at any one time. Now it always seems to be running at over 200......it seemed to happen all at once. Any ideas ?

28 August 2007, 08:44 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	* __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there Last edited by C.J.; 22 September 2007 at 11:32 PM..

29 August 2007, 12:26 AM	#22
Flyjet601 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hong Kong Watch: All of them Posts: 2,789	Lots of new members. It is great too see __________________ I used to be indecisive, now I'm not sure

28 August 2007, 08:35 AM	#2
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	I think: 1/ More broadband/internet users - especially with the older generation 2/ More wealth worldwide in general 3/ People genuinely have a yearning to find out more about their beloved Rolex!

28 August 2007, 08:36 AM	#3
ron17402 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Charlotte, NC USA Watch: 116710 Posts: 435	I noticed and wondered the same thing. It is the forum recording software or has something happened to this forum. Positively, mind you.

28 August 2007, 08:43 AM	#4
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I have noticed it too, especially since this weekend. Huge spike. No idea what's going on.

28 August 2007, 09:11 AM	#6
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Thanks. Actually, I mean't to say that there has been a lot more postings than usual since this weekend.

28 August 2007, 09:16 AM	#7
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Lordy, I was blown away to see those numbers too! Ha!

28 August 2007, 09:27 AM	#8
Transient "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 697	I'm very new here. I had a look at the forum after I bought my 16610 2 weeks ago and, after reading some posts from you nice guys, I just had to sign myself up!! I'm learning heaps of stuff on the world of Rolex everyday...

28 August 2007, 09:55 PM	#9
Destroy Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: AJ Location: Australia Posts: 732	Hey Transient, what part of sydney?

28 August 2007, 10:04 PM	#10
Tombstone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Richard Location: LV, NV Watch: LV Sub and others Posts: 2,689	Without sounding tacky I feel it is because this is the best Rolex forum on the web at this time. I can think of one (that many of you know of and or are members of) which has more eye candy (Rolex photos) especially on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, but they do not have the great caliber of people like we have on this forum, so as a result this forum is better. JMHO

28 August 2007, 10:44 PM	#11
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	TRF is becoming popular. I am here 3 months and it's the first time that i see so many people online the more people the more interesting it will get

28 August 2007, 10:45 PM	#12
Jorwig "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nazareth,PA Posts: 16	There has been alot of advertising as of late(rolex). Friends of mine have also shown alot of interest in watches lately. Not necessarily just rolex but watches in general. Rolex seems to be modernizing itself just a bit and its getting some people to notice....Like Me

28 August 2007, 10:58 PM	#13
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF Jorwig

28 August 2007, 11:27 PM	#15
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	The other main Rolex forum may have had some refugees....who knows. I was one at one time.

28 August 2007, 11:28 PM	#16
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Maybe you are right Arturo nobody knows

28 August 2007, 11:51 PM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I've noticed the way threads rattle off the page pretty quick lately, TRF has become very popular & so it should be, this place rocks

28 August 2007, 11:52 PM	#18
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	it rocks and it will rock for sure

28 August 2007, 11:53 PM	#19
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Maybe we should print T shirts

29 August 2007, 12:10 AM	#20
Warped "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: South Africa Watch: Where you're going Posts: 135	Well I'm also new here. It's by far the most active source of information on Rolex. I am disappointed that some sites and forums see it fit to either ignore the brand or bash it constantly. I'm hoping to acquire a Sea-Dweller in the near future for my birthday.

29 August 2007, 12:11 AM	#21
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Welcome to TRF enjoy your stay here. Hope that you will get the SD of your dreams

29 August 2007, 12:29 AM	#23
Jorwig "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nazareth,PA Posts: 16	I have to say...of all the forums I am involved in TRF is by far the most respectful and informative. Its refreshing to see people have such fun and conversation over timepieces.

29 August 2007, 02:14 AM	#24
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	That's ture Jorwig

29 August 2007, 03:36 AM	#25
TNRonin Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cookeville TN. Watch: 2000 SD Posts: 287	This is an observation, and only that. I've noticed that the prices on Rolex (secondary market) have seemed to gone down a touch. As a result there are more people doing the following: Looking for watches now that they are down a little. Looking to sell watches on the forum. Some people come on here to do both or one or the other. For example, I know there is a sub-date on another forum that is being offered in the low $3k range. And it is in super good shape. The seller had to lower his asking price (good to begin with IMHO) after it not moving. If I didn't have an SD, I'd be all over this watch. Just my two cents. Mitch

29 August 2007, 06:02 AM	#28
divmat Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 52	I've owned Rolexes for over 15 years. To be honest, I never knew this site existed until I happened across it one day just surfing the web. That was about 4 months ago, but only recently registered as a new member. Great site and some really funny off the wall stuff sometimes between members (JJ's sheep saga). The moderators seem a little more tolerant on this site than others.

29 August 2007, 07:04 AM	#29
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	PHP message boards are pretty much the rage right now. They are addicting. I belong to several golf boards, a few Toyota 4runner boards, and a frequent flyer board (same name on all of them). Message boards are great sources of info.

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