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ArcticMoose · 26 February 2012, 01:19 AM

First of all, here is my submission of evidence.

Serial number research suggests it was born the same year that I was. From now on I consider it to be an indisputable fact that it is so.

I do have a few questions about procedure.

1. Do I need to get rid of my modern watches, or can I claim ignorance? I regrettably do have a certain emotional attachment to some of them.

2. Is it of any significance that I bought my 30++ year old watch just a few days ago, and that I did not buy it new and wear it since?

3. I'm afraid I really like solid end-links. Can an exception be made for me?

imono · 26 February 2012, 01:25 AM

I'll just say looks stunning!
And beautiful original colors too

ArcticMoose · 26 February 2012, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imono

I'll just say looks stunning!
And beautiful original colors too

Thanks!

Scary Hat · 5 March 2012, 05:30 PM

You are lucky!

For me a birth-year rolex would be outrageously expensive!

Wear yours in good health!

Chris B · 5 March 2012, 05:48 PM

Very nice

general · 5 March 2012, 06:38 PM

Your application has been approved. Welcome to the association.

swatty · 5 March 2012, 06:43 PM

Well done , looks great

rolexkiwi · 5 March 2012, 07:06 PM

Cool

travisb · 5 March 2012, 07:18 PM

Congrats!

Baronrojo · 5 March 2012, 08:04 PM

I like the old clasps better...beautiful watch!!!

bondtoys · 5 March 2012, 08:14 PM

Woah! What a beauty!

Which year is that?

dddrees · 5 March 2012, 08:15 PM

Well done, great looking watch.

HL65 · 5 March 2012, 08:41 PM

Very nice--congrats!

joe100 · 6 March 2012, 12:33 AM

If you get rid of your modern watches you will have more money to get lug holes.

Sell!

azguy · 6 March 2012, 12:34 AM

I'm thinking you are going to weat the heck out of that 1675

ArcticMoose · 7 March 2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

If you get rid of your modern watches you will have more money to get lug holes.

Yes, true progress is only achieved through sacrifice and pain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scary Hat

For me a birth-year rolex would be outrageously expensive!

Had I bought mine the year I was born it would only have been about $500, brand new.

http://minus4plus6.com/PriceEvolution.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondtoys

Which year is that?

It is a clear and undisputed fact that it was built and sold in 1977, and that all parts are entirely original.

Quote:

Originally Posted by general

Your application has been approved. Welcome to the association.

(Although I may have to hand the card back, I must admit I'm following the SKY-DWELLER thread with great interest. Bah, humbug!)

26 February 2012, 01:19 AM	#1
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	My application to the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeon and Lug Hole Loyalists First of all, here is my submission of evidence. Serial number research suggests it was born the same year that I was. From now on I consider it to be an indisputable fact that it is so. I do have a few questions about procedure. 1. Do I need to get rid of my modern watches, or can I claim ignorance? I regrettably do have a certain emotional attachment to some of them. 2. Is it of any significance that I bought my 30++ year old watch just a few days ago, and that I did not buy it new and wear it since? 3. I'm afraid I really like solid end-links. Can an exception be made for me?

5 March 2012, 07:06 PM	#8
rolexkiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Zealand Watch: Datejust 16233 Posts: 211	Cool __________________ No regrets

5 March 2012, 07:18 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Looks percfect! Congrats!

5 March 2012, 08:15 PM	#12
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Well done, great looking watch. __________________ 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

5 March 2012, 08:41 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice--congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

26 February 2012, 01:25 AM	#2
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	I'll just say looks stunning! And beautiful original colors too

5 March 2012, 05:30 PM	#4
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	You are lucky! For me a birth-year rolex would be outrageously expensive! Wear yours in good health!

5 March 2012, 05:48 PM	#5
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Very nice

5 March 2012, 06:38 PM	#6
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	Your application has been approved. Welcome to the association.

5 March 2012, 06:43 PM	#7
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Well done , looks great

5 March 2012, 08:04 PM	#10
Baronrojo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CA Watch: Rolex Posts: 268	I like the old clasps better...beautiful watch!!!

5 March 2012, 08:14 PM	#11
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	Woah! What a beauty! Which year is that?

6 March 2012, 12:33 AM	#14
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	If you get rid of your modern watches you will have more money to get lug holes. Sell! __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

6 March 2012, 12:34 AM	#15
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	I'm thinking you are going to weat the heck out of that 1675

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