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Armyguy03 · 12 January 2013, 11:40 AM

This thread was inspired by "Your Rolex and Your Profession" and "Your College Degree and Your Rolex" threads.

Since I've been in the Army I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with NATO and non NATO allies, and have shared some wonderful stories regarding our times in combat. Albiet, not were all gloomy, but some really heart touching situations transpired.

So, regardless of country of origin, please share the name of your combat tour or tours, and Rolex.

OIF 07-08
OEF 11-12

Rolex Sub - SS & C

Fuldagapflieger · 12 January 2013, 11:50 AM

Mosul and Balad, 2004....GMT||

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xjeeunitx · 12 January 2013, 12:07 PM

OIF 07-09

I had a 16570 Explorer II but it's long gone.

It's good to see another member of the armed forces on here. You will find a lot us active and retired/vets here.

masterserg · 12 January 2013, 12:10 PM

My hat off to you guys.

AK797 · 13 January 2013, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masterserg

My hat off to you guys.

bigheart · 13 January 2013, 10:45 AM

thanks to all those in this thread for their service

rockinray · 12 January 2013, 12:13 PM

Thank you for serving!

Psmith · 12 January 2013, 12:17 PM

Not a Rolex, but its famous 'brother-in-arms'... and what a story...

http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...ti-811728/s-0/

KBM · 14 January 2013, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psmith

Not a Rolex, but its famous 'brother-in-arms'... and what a story...

http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...ti-811728/s-0/

Great link, thanks for posting!

rockinray · 12 January 2013, 12:20 PM

I am the type of person that when I see someone in uniform, I walk up to them, shake their hand and tell them "thanks for serving".

To be honest most are quite surprised! But I feel it is worth it to let them know that we appreciate what they do for us!

garbageman83 · 12 January 2013, 01:57 PM

Oef, oif 2002-2003

NeedHelp · 12 January 2013, 02:39 PM

OEF in and out from 2009 - 2011, 16610 went with me but wore a Casio or Suunto 95% of the time.

perpetualman88 · 12 January 2013, 02:42 PM

Thank you to the men and woman of the US armed forces

financeman · 12 January 2013, 03:03 PM

Thanks to all you guys and gals for your service. Y'all are some amazing people.

itchy243mhz · 12 January 2013, 03:11 PM

Desert Storm 90-91, my watch then was a Seiko 6309-7040.

gpfps · 13 January 2013, 12:02 AM

Streets of Detroit, sub.

SJC · 13 January 2013, 12:41 PM

Retired from the Air Force in 2001. When in, could never afford as one does not serve to get rich. Now that I am on my "second" career, my wife treated me to a TT Sub in Black for Christmas. Somehow, it just makes me feel good to wear it...

myopiccoog · 13 January 2013, 12:42 PM

Thanks for all that you do!

FremStar · 13 January 2013, 01:14 PM

I do not have much to contribute here but my BeeLine pictures... Thank all of you gentlemen and women for your service and all you do and have done for us!

tudorluv · 13 January 2013, 02:21 PM

Desert Shield / Storm 90-91
JTF Aguila (Central America) 98
Iraqi Freedom 04-05
Iraqi Freedom 07-09

"Veterans for Peace"

116610LN, 16710, 7966, 56010N-68060N, 79220R

A10ACN · 13 January 2013, 02:22 PM

After over 20 years of 24/7 wear, I retired my SD that I bought through the old PX system (back when they carried nice items) when I was an E4 Paratrooper. Upgraded to a better fitting TT mid-size YM, but with no tritium, it was hard to read at 0400 in the AM. In a fit, I went down to a B&M dealer and bought an EXII, been wearing it daily for the last 7 years. Currently in OEF.
Bring back tritium.

Gregcar · 13 January 2013, 02:25 PM

Awesome thank you guys for everything you have done

jlc123 · 13 January 2013, 02:25 PM

Thank you for all you have done for us, your work is more than appreciated. You are great poeple.

Gregcar · 13 January 2013, 02:34 PM

Real men and real women who have actually with things that matter...things that are important and you are true heroes...

sstarbuck68 · 13 January 2013, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A10ACN

After over 20 years of 24/7 wear, I retired my SD that I bought through the old PX system (back when they carried nice items) when I was an E4 Paratrooper. Upgraded to a better fitting TT mid-size YM, but with no tritium, it was hard to read at 0400 in the AM. In a fit, I went down to a B&M dealer and bought an EXII, been wearing it daily for the last 7 years. Currently in OEF.
Bring back tritium.

http://hark.com/clips/dghqwzgcmp-i-know-his-name

... and he is to blame for me getting mine a few years later! We all used to drool over his... Started with a 16710 Coke (since stashed away for Jr.), took a detour with a 116400, and now have a 16570 Polar too...

Tours where bullets be flyin' in SEA, SA, SWA, and now AF with them.

Thanks, Bro. Miss ya and stay safe!

S

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Rashid.bk · 13 January 2013, 11:30 PM

oef
oif 1-2
no rolex for me on these tours. too poor then. wore a casio then a suunto.
finished my years jumping out of planes with my trusty omega po.

marshallr47 · 14 January 2013, 12:20 AM

My Brother In Arms, thank you for your service. My GMT II has served me well. Great thread.

OEF 02
OIF 05-06
OEF 08-09

Watch Professor · 14 January 2013, 12:22 AM

Thank you and all the men and women of the armed services for your service.

MJD · 14 January 2013, 12:42 AM

Oif 2009

RC2 · 14 January 2013, 12:55 AM

Casio during OIF1. I still have it. Still on active - 14060M daily watch

Rich

12 January 2013, 11:40 AM	#1
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Combat Tour and your Rolex This thread was inspired by "Your Rolex and Your Profession" and "Your College Degree and Your Rolex" threads. Since I've been in the Army I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with NATO and non NATO allies, and have shared some wonderful stories regarding our times in combat. Albiet, not were all gloomy, but some really heart touching situations transpired. So, regardless of country of origin, please share the name of your combat tour or tours, and Rolex. OIF 07-08 OEF 11-12 Rolex Sub - SS & C __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 January 2013, 12:10 PM	#4
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	My hat off to you guys. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

12 January 2013, 12:17 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Not a Rolex, but its famous 'brother-in-arms'... and what a story... http://blancpain.watchprosite.com/sh...ti-811728/s-0/ __________________

12 January 2013, 03:03 PM	#14
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Thanks to all you guys and gals for your service. Y'all are some amazing people. __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

12 January 2013, 03:11 PM	#15
itchy243mhz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Southern Maryland Watch: 14060M, 116613LB Posts: 389	Desert Storm 90-91, my watch then was a Seiko 6309-7040. __________________ Lug Hole Commando

12 January 2013, 11:50 AM	#2
Fuldagapflieger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Virginia Watch: GMT, Tudor Sub Posts: 19	Mosul and Balad, 2004....GMT\|\| Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 January 2013, 12:07 PM	#3
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,527	OIF 07-09 I had a 16570 Explorer II but it's long gone. It's good to see another member of the armed forces on here. You will find a lot us active and retired/vets here.

13 January 2013, 10:45 AM	#6
bigheart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: southern US Watch: 26 and 31mm DJ Posts: 97	thanks to all those in this thread for their service

12 January 2013, 12:13 PM	#7
rockinray "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ray Location: USA Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 246	Thank you for serving!

12 January 2013, 12:20 PM	#10
rockinray "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ray Location: USA Watch: TT Datejust Posts: 246	I am the type of person that when I see someone in uniform, I walk up to them, shake their hand and tell them "thanks for serving". To be honest most are quite surprised! But I feel it is worth it to let them know that we appreciate what they do for us!

12 January 2013, 01:57 PM	#11
garbageman83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: san francisco Watch: Rolex 16613 blue Posts: 27	Oef, oif 2002-2003

12 January 2013, 02:39 PM	#12
NeedHelp "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 72	OEF in and out from 2009 - 2011, 16610 went with me but wore a Casio or Suunto 95% of the time.

12 January 2013, 02:42 PM	#13
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	Thank you to the men and woman of the US armed forces

13 January 2013, 12:02 AM	#16
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	Streets of Detroit, sub.

13 January 2013, 12:41 PM	#17
SJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Watch: DSSD-Blue 126660 Posts: 91	Retired from the Air Force in 2001. When in, could never afford as one does not serve to get rich. Now that I am on my "second" career, my wife treated me to a TT Sub in Black for Christmas. Somehow, it just makes me feel good to wear it...

13 January 2013, 12:42 PM	#18
myopiccoog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 948	Thanks for all that you do!

13 January 2013, 01:14 PM	#19
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I do not have much to contribute here but my BeeLine pictures... Thank all of you gentlemen and women for your service and all you do and have done for us! __________________ "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

13 January 2013, 02:21 PM	#20
tudorluv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Erich Location: -5 Posts: 742	Desert Shield / Storm 90-91 JTF Aguila (Central America) 98 Iraqi Freedom 04-05 Iraqi Freedom 07-09 "Veterans for Peace" 116610LN, 16710, 7966, 56010N-68060N, 79220R

13 January 2013, 02:22 PM	#21
A10ACN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 1	After over 20 years of 24/7 wear, I retired my SD that I bought through the old PX system (back when they carried nice items) when I was an E4 Paratrooper. Upgraded to a better fitting TT mid-size YM, but with no tritium, it was hard to read at 0400 in the AM. In a fit, I went down to a B&M dealer and bought an EXII, been wearing it daily for the last 7 years. Currently in OEF. Bring back tritium.

13 January 2013, 02:25 PM	#22
Gregcar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode island Posts: 118	Awesome thank you guys for everything you have done

13 January 2013, 02:25 PM	#23
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Thank you for all you have done for us, your work is more than appreciated. You are great poeple.

13 January 2013, 02:34 PM	#24
Gregcar "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rhode island Posts: 118	Real men and real women who have actually with things that matter...things that are important and you are true heroes...

13 January 2013, 11:30 PM	#26
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	oef oif 1-2 no rolex for me on these tours. too poor then. wore a casio then a suunto. finished my years jumping out of planes with my trusty omega po.

14 January 2013, 12:20 AM	#27
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	My Brother In Arms, thank you for your service. My GMT II has served me well. Great thread. OEF 02 OIF 05-06 OEF 08-09 __________________ Ron

14 January 2013, 12:22 AM	#28
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Thank you and all the men and women of the armed services for your service. __________________

14 January 2013, 12:42 AM	#29
MJD Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 64	Oif 2009

14 January 2013, 12:55 AM	#30
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Casio during OIF1. I still have it. Still on active - 14060M daily watch Rich __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

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