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caryyee · 20 September 2012, 08:47 AM

Well, here I am again ... at the point where gold lust has gotten the better of me. Since my journey started in March this year when I joined TRF, I've gone from zero Rolex's to six. Started off with a few SS models, then a RG, and then culminating in May with a plat DD. At that stage, I said to myself, and also on the forums, no more watches till at least next year. And no more Rolex's either as I've now gotten quite a spread of models, and it was now time to perhaps look at other brands for my next watch. I said, next year, though, not this year.

Being on TRF almost everyday, it's very hard to not get emotive when such wonderful photos of grails are being posted by members daily, especially in the WRUW threads. Over the last couple of days, there were a couple of watches that were catching my eye. I said to myself no, I am not to buy another watch till next year. Be strong, you can admire them, but you can't buy till next year.

Since I live in a big city, and work in the city center, there are a number of watch dealers within a few minutes walk from me. Every week or two, I like to spend my lunchtimes visiting these dealers and having a look around to see what's new that's come in. So yesterday I go visiting my favorite AD. Just to see what's new, and perhaps check out the two watches that have caught my eye in some recent postings. Anything new? No, nothing new that catches my attention. They did have a AP Bumblebee and a Diver which I tried to love, but they just don't sit well on my small wrists. They had a nice VC Overseas in SS and in RG on a strap, they fitted me reasonably ok. But didn't grab me too much. I also tried on, for the 3rd time, a DDII. I've really really tried to love this watch, but still no joy, it just looks too big on my wrist for a dress watch.

Anyways, I was more interested in the two models that I've been seeing pics of on the forums. I tried them both on. Yeah, I said, I want that one. So, I asked, what's your best price?? Well, they are pretty competitive, especially for Australia. Their best price came to within $1k of the TRF sellers for a BNIB watch but I'd have to fly out of the country to claim back the taxes. I wasn't planning on doing any flying soon, so I said, hmmm, I'll think about it.

So, last night, I went on the For Sale section of the forums, and found the model I liked, and it just so happens, it was lightly pre-owned and at a superb price, much better than at my AD due to it being pre-owned. I've never bought off a TRF trusted seller before, and never off someone I've never met in person, so it's a big leap of faith for me.

Contacted the seller, I immediately felt comfortable, so I said yes, lets do it.
Tried to do a wire transfer from internet banking, but it exceeds my allowable limit on the internet!! Bugger!!!! Will go into a branch later to see if I can do it there instead without incurring extra fees.

Can't wait for it to arrive!!!!

horseco · 20 September 2012, 08:50 AM

FremStar · 20 September 2012, 08:51 AM

I wonder what it could be?

Kingair · 20 September 2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

I wonder what it could be?

Let's wonder together . . . ;-)

HAGOne

FeelingTheBlues · 20 September 2012, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horseco

Oh, Joseph Ducreux, you always seem to find the appropriate words for every possible situation!

Now Cary, I would like to congratulate you in advance for the gold piece you are waiting for! I can't wait to see pictures but given your exquisite tastes I can only imagine it will be a stunning timepiece!

LightOnAHill · 20 September 2012, 09:20 AM

I'm gonna vote it's a YG DD

Sam Philip · 20 September 2012, 09:43 AM

Ym ii

Bangel · 20 September 2012, 11:36 AM

Wow Cary! You really have it bad. You're averaging a Rolex a month!!

Can't wait to see your golden treasure. Congrats in advance.

Psmith · 20 September 2012, 11:37 AM

Looking forward to seeing this one Cary

93 Turbo · 20 September 2012, 11:44 AM

Cary, watch out for the trusted TRF sellers...

I've bought 3 from a trusted seller in the US in just over 18 months, and it's saved me big $.

Looking froward to your pics. Jules

Hairdude1 · 20 September 2012, 02:40 PM

Congrats!

caryyee · 20 September 2012, 02:46 PM

Payment now sent, now awaiting confirmation from the seller and then the anticipation and waiting begins!

TRF is very very very bad for the bank balance!

JUSTROLEXES · 20 September 2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FremStar

I wonder what it could be?

Well we know it's yellow gold Sam

I guess we can use a hint or 2

Congrats in advance Cary

and looking fwd to meet Goldy

Watchonisto · 20 September 2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caryyee

TRF is very very very bad for the bank balance!

Watchonisto · 20 September 2012, 02:52 PM

Congrats for what will be

mvmbles · 20 September 2012, 03:13 PM

I've been feeling the same way lurking these forums recently about the gold lust. It's been a few months since my last major purchase, and now "the itch" for rose or yellow gold has become impossible to ignore. The enabling that is prevalent here on TRF is both educational and entertaining, but certainly isn't kind to the wallet!

Congrats! Can't wait to see your latest piece.

caryyee · 21 September 2012, 09:45 AM

Super super super excited!!!!! It's now been shipped!!! The waiting now begins!

20 September 2012, 08:47 AM	#1
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Gold lust has gotten the better of me ... an incoming hopefully in the next week ... Well, here I am again ... at the point where gold lust has gotten the better of me. Since my journey started in March this year when I joined TRF, I've gone from zero Rolex's to six. Started off with a few SS models, then a RG, and then culminating in May with a plat DD. At that stage, I said to myself, and also on the forums, no more watches till at least next year. And no more Rolex's either as I've now gotten quite a spread of models, and it was now time to perhaps look at other brands for my next watch. I said, next year, though, not this year. Being on TRF almost everyday, it's very hard to not get emotive when such wonderful photos of grails are being posted by members daily, especially in the WRUW threads. Over the last couple of days, there were a couple of watches that were catching my eye. I said to myself no, I am not to buy another watch till next year. Be strong, you can admire them, but you can't buy till next year. Since I live in a big city, and work in the city center, there are a number of watch dealers within a few minutes walk from me. Every week or two, I like to spend my lunchtimes visiting these dealers and having a look around to see what's new that's come in. So yesterday I go visiting my favorite AD. Just to see what's new, and perhaps check out the two watches that have caught my eye in some recent postings. Anything new? No, nothing new that catches my attention. They did have a AP Bumblebee and a Diver which I tried to love, but they just don't sit well on my small wrists. They had a nice VC Overseas in SS and in RG on a strap, they fitted me reasonably ok. But didn't grab me too much. I also tried on, for the 3rd time, a DDII. I've really really tried to love this watch, but still no joy, it just looks too big on my wrist for a dress watch. Anyways, I was more interested in the two models that I've been seeing pics of on the forums. I tried them both on. Yeah, I said, I want that one. So, I asked, what's your best price?? Well, they are pretty competitive, especially for Australia. Their best price came to within $1k of the TRF sellers for a BNIB watch but I'd have to fly out of the country to claim back the taxes. I wasn't planning on doing any flying soon, so I said, hmmm, I'll think about it. So, last night, I went on the For Sale section of the forums, and found the model I liked, and it just so happens, it was lightly pre-owned and at a superb price, much better than at my AD due to it being pre-owned. I've never bought off a TRF trusted seller before, and never off someone I've never met in person, so it's a big leap of faith for me. Contacted the seller, I immediately felt comfortable, so I said yes, lets do it. Tried to do a wire transfer from internet banking, but it exceeds my allowable limit on the internet!! Bugger!!!! Will go into a branch later to see if I can do it there instead without incurring extra fees. Can't wait for it to arrive!!!!

20 September 2012, 08:51 AM	#3
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I wonder what it could be? __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

20 September 2012, 11:37 AM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Looking forward to seeing this one Cary __________________

20 September 2012, 08:50 AM	#2
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,426

20 September 2012, 09:20 AM	#6
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I'm gonna vote it's a YG DD

20 September 2012, 09:43 AM	#7
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Ym ii

20 September 2012, 11:36 AM	#8
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Wow Cary! You really have it bad. You're averaging a Rolex a month!! Can't wait to see your golden treasure. Congrats in advance.

20 September 2012, 11:44 AM	#10
93 Turbo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Australia Watch: Rolex.Tudor.PAM Posts: 1,554	Cary, watch out for the trusted TRF sellers... I've bought 3 from a trusted seller in the US in just over 18 months, and it's saved me big $. Looking froward to your pics. Jules

20 September 2012, 02:40 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!

20 September 2012, 02:46 PM	#12
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Payment now sent, now awaiting confirmation from the seller and then the anticipation and waiting begins! TRF is very very very bad for the bank balance!

20 September 2012, 02:52 PM	#15
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Congrats for what will be

20 September 2012, 03:13 PM	#16
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	I've been feeling the same way lurking these forums recently about the gold lust. It's been a few months since my last major purchase, and now "the itch" for rose or yellow gold has become impossible to ignore. The enabling that is prevalent here on TRF is both educational and entertaining, but certainly isn't kind to the wallet! Congrats! Can't wait to see your latest piece.

21 September 2012, 09:45 AM	#17
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Super super super excited!!!!! It's now been shipped!!! The waiting now begins!

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