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klmore · 17 September 2007, 05:18 AM

I've been lurking for some time now and thought it was time to start posting.

I started my Rolex journey this year when I bought a 1971 Datejust from a friend. I didn't think much of it at first, but the more I wore a Rolex the more I enjoyed it.

My Datejust kept excellent time and was well cared for until I filled it with water while swimming with my son on a Sunday afternoon. The following day I dropped my watch off for service and I found my wrist to be bare without a Rolex. I knew I was in for a new hobby at that moment.

It would be a couple of weeks before my watch would be ready so I did what many of you would do and visited my local AD and bought a new Sub LV.

This forum has been an excellent source of information for me, I look forward to being a member and starting my own collection.

Rockrolex · 17 September 2007, 06:27 AM

Welcome to TRF, Kelly. Sorry you had to damage your DJ in order to start building your collection, but you will not regret adding to your collection. The LV is a good choice (if you like green

). Post some pics when you get a chance.

Stick around and join the fun here.

Robb · 17 September 2007, 06:28 AM

Welcome!!!

Band Girl · 17 September 2007, 07:20 AM

Welcome.

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 September 2007, 07:21 AM

Welcome to TRF, Kelly!

NICE watches!

mailman · 17 September 2007, 07:31 AM

Glad you found us

mike · 17 September 2007, 08:24 AM

Hi Kelly, congrats on the LV!

I'm a big fan of the reference.

klmore · 17 September 2007, 08:31 AM

Sorry for the pictures. The copper counter tops in my kitchen have and odd reflection.

I wouldn't have thought taking a picture of a watch would be such a challenge. I really need to work on my camera skills.

I should have cleaned up the DJ more, the pictures don't do it justice.

Tools · 17 September 2007, 08:31 AM

Welcome,

You've started out nicely...

The photography is fine...

Lol-x · 17 September 2007, 09:47 AM

Welcome Kelly

The Datejust you have is a 1601, and has a very reliable and rugged 1575 movement

I'm not surprised that your Date-Just has grown on you over time, it is an outstanding watch. The ingress of water into your watch might have been due to the seals perishing and that begs the question how long is it since you had it properly serviced?

Nice green sub too!

desteoh · 17 September 2007, 09:59 AM

Welcome..........

the186element · 17 September 2007, 10:29 AM

welcome.

186

Zack · 17 September 2007, 12:09 PM

Welcome to TRF

JJ Irani · 17 September 2007, 05:44 PM

Welcome to TRF, Kelly!!

17 September 2007, 05:18 AM	#1
klmore Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Watch: SS DJ, LV Posts: 21	New guy I've been lurking for some time now and thought it was time to start posting. I started my Rolex journey this year when I bought a 1971 Datejust from a friend. I didn't think much of it at first, but the more I wore a Rolex the more I enjoyed it. My Datejust kept excellent time and was well cared for until I filled it with water while swimming with my son on a Sunday afternoon. The following day I dropped my watch off for service and I found my wrist to be bare without a Rolex. I knew I was in for a new hobby at that moment. It would be a couple of weeks before my watch would be ready so I did what many of you would do and visited my local AD and bought a new Sub LV. This forum has been an excellent source of information for me, I look forward to being a member and starting my own collection. Attached Images Last edited by klmore; 17 September 2007 at 08:27 AM..

17 September 2007, 06:27 AM	#2
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Welcome to TRF, Kelly. Sorry you had to damage your DJ in order to start building your collection, but you will not regret adding to your collection. The LV is a good choice (if you like green ). Post some pics when you get a chance. Stick around and join the fun here. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 September 2007, 06:28 AM	#3
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17 September 2007, 07:21 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Kelly! NICE watches! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw... Last edited by SPACE-DWELLER; 17 September 2007 at 08:43 AM..

17 September 2007, 07:31 AM	#6
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Glad you found us __________________ JJ

17 September 2007, 07:20 AM	#4
Band Girl Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Debbie Location: Chicago Posts: 21	Welcome.

17 September 2007, 08:24 AM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Kelly, congrats on the LV! I'm a big fan of the reference.

17 September 2007, 08:31 AM	#8
klmore Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Louisiana Watch: SS DJ, LV Posts: 21	Sorry for the pictures. The copper counter tops in my kitchen have and odd reflection. I wouldn't have thought taking a picture of a watch would be such a challenge. I really need to work on my camera skills. I should have cleaned up the DJ more, the pictures don't do it justice.

17 September 2007, 08:31 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome, You've started out nicely... The photography is fine...

17 September 2007, 09:47 AM	#10
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Welcome Kelly The Datejust you have is a 1601, and has a very reliable and rugged 1575 movement I'm not surprised that your Date-Just has grown on you over time, it is an outstanding watch. The ingress of water into your watch might have been due to the seals perishing and that begs the question how long is it since you had it properly serviced? Nice green sub too!

17 September 2007, 09:59 AM	#11
desteoh "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: desmond Location: new york Watch: rolex Posts: 62	Welcome..........

17 September 2007, 10:29 AM	#12
the186element Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: usa Watch: GMTII PEPSI Posts: 385	welcome welcome. 186

17 September 2007, 12:09 PM	#13
Zack deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Everywhere Watch: 16610 Posts: 447	Welcome to TRF

17 September 2007, 05:44 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Welcome to TRF, Kelly!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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