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floater156 · 3 January 2013, 03:03 AM

Like many of you, since I purchased my first Rolex, I have developed a desire acquire more timepieces. My goal was to own a TT, SS, and a YG Rolex. I already own a 116333 and my plan was to purchase a SS (116710 or 116610) in 2013. Although my grail watch is a YG Rolex, in the back of my head I was thinking that this wouldn’t happen until I was further along in my career or near retirement age (I’m 28). However, I was recently on vacation in the Bahamas and I had the opportunity to try on a 116718

(see below). It blew me away. Now I can’t stop thinking about owning gold, and I’ve been thinking about the following two statements:

You only live once.
If there is a will, there is a way.

With these statements in mind, I’ve decided to begin saving for a gold piece. To get the funds for the 116718, it will take me approximately 2 years of saving and I will have to sell my 116333, but I think it’s worth the effort. I will follow my gold purchase up with a SS and will probably not pick up another TT. I think I would be fully satisfied with a 116718 and 116610.

I was considering opening up an account on an online brokerage site (e.g. E-Trade) to put my savings in to see if I can get some growth over the two years. What do you think?

dysondiver · 3 January 2013, 03:08 AM

gold ,,,,mmmmmmmmmmmmmm gold ,,, in a hommer simpson way ,, i will own a 16808 one day ,, i will ,,
so
i say go for it.

mjclark32 · 3 January 2013, 03:10 AM

Sounds good, hope your patience stays strong!

andromeda160 · 3 January 2013, 03:14 AM

only problem with gold is how quickly it scratches, getting a gold bracelet refurbed is $$$, and golds softer so its gonna wear a hell of alot faster than your TT or SS bracelets.

goldrolielove · 3 January 2013, 03:17 AM

Good luck . You will have it sooner than you think .

GerardoG · 3 January 2013, 03:18 AM

It is worth the wait. Go for it.

JUSTROLEXES · 3 January 2013, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by goldrolielove

Good luck . You will have it sooner than you think .

I agree

superdog · 3 January 2013, 03:19 AM

Enjoy the journey!!

JustABreathAway · 3 January 2013, 03:30 AM

I think that DD looks like the best watch I've ever seen you wear.

joe100 · 3 January 2013, 03:37 AM

Gold GMT looks great. Ironic because most pilots I know make less than that watch costs

perpetualman88 · 3 January 2013, 03:45 AM

GL on your goal I am sure you will get it sooner than you think

MiamiLawyer · 3 January 2013, 03:49 AM

Nothing beats a YG Rollie!!! Go for it! I am sure you will have it on wrist before your 2 year mark! Good luck!

bbk · 3 January 2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

Gold GMT looks great. Ironic because most pilots I know make less than that watch costs

Yup, Gold GMT!

Trouble15 · 3 January 2013, 04:18 AM

Go for it! The 116718LN is one of my personal favorite references.

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Originally Posted by joe100

Gold GMT looks great. Ironic because most pilots I know make less than that watch costs

WhatTheDeuce · 3 January 2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by floater156

I think I would be fully satisfied with a 116718 and 116610.

good luck with that!!! It never really ends...

beebox · 3 January 2013, 04:22 AM

I think the day date looks good on you !

Purchasing it used might be an option.

kilyung · 3 January 2013, 04:26 AM

A wise decision! Between a SS and YG, you're good to go.

marnii · 3 January 2013, 04:47 AM

ss sub,tt gmt2,gold day-date,...i am starting to think resetting my collection

BCNJ · 3 January 2013, 05:13 AM

Love the Gold GMTII and the DDII.

porschejeff · 3 January 2013, 06:18 AM

Awesome piece. Worth savings for. Check out a nice preowned one, you may get there sooner than 2 years.

mgent · 3 January 2013, 06:38 AM

I love how this addiction works... I first got a SS Sub, then SS wasn't enough and added a few 2tone pieces, than the itch came for precious metals - I haven't picked up a non Gold piece in a few years, minus the DSSD... Just added a YG DD, my first Gold Rolex...

jlc123 · 3 January 2013, 07:00 AM

YG is awesome, but WG is incredible, no love for the smurf?

Ray T · 3 January 2013, 07:02 AM

starting to love rolex gold only recently, the weight adds a lot to the watches character!

FremStar · 3 January 2013, 07:06 AM

Hey Chris!

kcmo · 3 January 2013, 07:11 AM

Great plan, Chris! I am personally not a TT person, so it's always all steel or all gold for me.

Gotta say though, if it were me, I'd be all over that DD instead of the GMT!

Good luck!

TattooedGQ · 3 January 2013, 07:21 AM

Just to throw more fuel on the fire......the longer you wait, the more expensive it'll be....I mean we're at what 2 price increases a year these days?? Buy it, and Soon!

Personally I love the Everose...but that's just me.

katana · 3 January 2013, 07:59 AM

DD President, fits you perfect.

floater156 · 3 January 2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Enjoy the journey!!

Thanks Seth! I know it will be worth it in the end.

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Originally Posted by JustABreathAway

I think that DD looks like the best watch I've ever seen you wear.

Hey JBA! I love the DDII as well. In fact, I stopped into my local AD last week and they had a YG DDII with a black dial and gold romans. It was beautiful - I remember you saying that you may consider changing your dial to this variation at your first servicing. If you do, I think you will be very happy with the results!

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Originally Posted by WhatTheDeuce

good luck with that!!! It never really ends...

You're probably right

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Originally Posted by kilyung

A wise decision! Between a SS and YG, you're good to go.

Thanks, that means a lot coming from you, as I have a lot of respect for your view on timepieces!

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Originally Posted by jlc123

YG is awesome, but WG is incredible, no love for the smurf?

WG is beautiful too, but there is just something about YG that makes me smile

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Originally Posted by FremStar

Hey Chris!

Hey Sam!

I hope you don't mind, but I have a ton of your 116718 wrist shots saved on my computer!

FremStar · 3 January 2013, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floater156

Hey Sam!

I hope you don't mind, but I have a ton of your 116718 wrist shots saved on my computer!

;-) It's all good and I am looking forward to you landing the gold piece you finally decide on!

Happy new year sir!

c.rod · 3 January 2013, 08:29 AM

im not usually one for YG on any piece of jewelry. i prefer the "silver" look.

anyway. the YG gmt is the sexiest gold watch made!!! i want one.

3 January 2013, 03:03 AM	#1
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Saving for GOLD has begun!! Like many of you, since I purchased my first Rolex, I have developed a desire acquire more timepieces. My goal was to own a TT, SS, and a YG Rolex. I already own a 116333 and my plan was to purchase a SS (116710 or 116610) in 2013. Although my grail watch is a YG Rolex, in the back of my head I was thinking that this wouldn’t happen until I was further along in my career or near retirement age (I’m 28). However, I was recently on vacation in the Bahamas and I had the opportunity to try on a 116718 (see below). It blew me away. Now I can’t stop thinking about owning gold, and I’ve been thinking about the following two statements: You only live once. If there is a will, there is a way. With these statements in mind, I’ve decided to begin saving for a gold piece. To get the funds for the 116718, it will take me approximately 2 years of saving and I will have to sell my 116333, but I think it’s worth the effort. I will follow my gold purchase up with a SS and will probably not pick up another TT. I think I would be fully satisfied with a 116718 and 116610. I was considering opening up an account on an online brokerage site (e.g. E-Trade) to put my savings in to see if I can get some growth over the two years. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ Lead by example through production.

3 January 2013, 03:10 AM	#3
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Sounds good, hope your patience stays strong! __________________

3 January 2013, 03:19 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Enjoy the journey!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

3 January 2013, 03:37 AM	#10
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Gold GMT looks great. Ironic because most pilots I know make less than that watch costs __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

3 January 2013, 07:06 AM	#24
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Hey Chris! __________________ "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

3 January 2013, 03:08 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	gold ,,,,mmmmmmmmmmmmmm gold ,,, in a hommer simpson way ,, i will own a 16808 one day ,, i will ,, so i say go for it.

3 January 2013, 03:14 AM	#4
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	only problem with gold is how quickly it scratches, getting a gold bracelet refurbed is $$$, and golds softer so its gonna wear a hell of alot faster than your TT or SS bracelets.

3 January 2013, 03:17 AM	#5
goldrolielove "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Nick Location: nyc Watch: 116660 Posts: 331	Good luck . You will have it sooner than you think .

3 January 2013, 03:18 AM	#6
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	It is worth the wait. Go for it.

3 January 2013, 03:30 AM	#9
JustABreathAway Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I think that DD looks like the best watch I've ever seen you wear.

3 January 2013, 03:45 AM	#11
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	GL on your goal I am sure you will get it sooner than you think

3 January 2013, 03:49 AM	#12
MiamiLawyer Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Miami Watch: Bluesy, DDII Posts: 267	Nothing beats a YG Rollie!!! Go for it! I am sure you will have it on wrist before your 2 year mark! Good luck!

3 January 2013, 04:22 AM	#16
beebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 108	I think the day date looks good on you ! Purchasing it used might be an option.

3 January 2013, 04:26 AM	#17
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	A wise decision! Between a SS and YG, you're good to go.

3 January 2013, 04:47 AM	#18
marnii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: kevin Location: ny Posts: 235	ss sub,tt gmt2,gold day-date,...i am starting to think resetting my collection

3 January 2013, 05:13 AM	#19
BCNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Brendan Location: NJ Watch: Pepsi/LVC/DJII Posts: 446	Love the Gold GMTII and the DDII.

3 January 2013, 06:18 AM	#20
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	Awesome piece. Worth savings for. Check out a nice preowned one, you may get there sooner than 2 years.

3 January 2013, 06:38 AM	#21
mgent "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago / Boca Posts: 361	I love how this addiction works... I first got a SS Sub, then SS wasn't enough and added a few 2tone pieces, than the itch came for precious metals - I haven't picked up a non Gold piece in a few years, minus the DSSD... Just added a YG DD, my first Gold Rolex...

3 January 2013, 07:00 AM	#22
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	YG is awesome, but WG is incredible, no love for the smurf?

3 January 2013, 07:02 AM	#23
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	starting to love rolex gold only recently, the weight adds a lot to the watches character!

3 January 2013, 07:11 AM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great plan, Chris! I am personally not a TT person, so it's always all steel or all gold for me. Gotta say though, if it were me, I'd be all over that DD instead of the GMT! Good luck!

3 January 2013, 07:21 AM	#26
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Just to throw more fuel on the fire......the longer you wait, the more expensive it'll be....I mean we're at what 2 price increases a year these days?? Buy it, and Soon! Personally I love the Everose...but that's just me. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

3 January 2013, 07:59 AM	#27
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	DD President, fits you perfect. __________________

3 January 2013, 08:29 AM	#30
c.rod "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,252	im not usually one for YG on any piece of jewelry. i prefer the "silver" look. anyway. the YG gmt is the sexiest gold watch made!!! i want one.

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