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baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 11:48 AM

Hi all, I just joined and wanted to say hello and ask some questions. This may get long so don't get too bored

. I really want a submariner with the black dial/bezel with the SS bracelet. I'm only 13(almost 14) so my parents think I'm a idiot for wanting a Rolex. They also don't really want to spend the cash cause I would probably put too much wear and tear on it. What do you think about his matter? My other question is what is the difference between the 50th anniversary sub besides the green bezel?

Thanks, Tyler

Uncle-AJ · 3 July 2005, 12:11 PM

Hello and welcome to our crazy forum. I don't think you are an idiot to want a Rolex at your age, I think I wanted a Ferrari at that age and still hanker after one. It just shows you have good taste and it's a watch that would last you a life time. Good luck with your desire.

As far as the 50th anniversary goes (or Kermit as we like to call it) there are also larger markers on the dial at the hour points. I'm sure there may be other differences and I'm sure one of our experts will be able to enlighten us.

baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 12:17 PM

Thanks for the quick reply. I also forgot to add the other reason my parents won't buy me the sub, the price.

Uncle-AJ · 3 July 2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Thanks for the quick reply. I also forgot to add the other reason my parents won't buy me the sub, the price.

Now that is an important consideration................it's probably why I don't have a Ferrari.

baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 12:26 PM

Read below I accidentally double posted. Oops

baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 12:26 PM

I want the Ferrari too, the Rolex just over powers it. Plus I may(notice the word MAY) be able to afford one..........eventially.

Uncle-AJ · 3 July 2005, 12:28 PM

Hey, I heard you the first time.

baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 12:30 PM

dfn8tly · 3 July 2005, 01:27 PM

Hi Tyler, and welcome to the forum.

If you have any questions regarding your eventual acquisition of a Rolex watch feel free to ask away. One of the hallmarks of a good forum is that there are no silly questions (well, not too many). Now if we're also enjoying ourselves you may see some silly answers. However, all questions will be treated with the level of seriousness and honesty they deserve (some more than others).

By the way, don't worry very much about beating up a Rolex sport watch. They are really built to handle a lot --- some have even been known to survive all the way to high school.

(Here I start already. Don't take me seriously).

Sooo, set up a watch fund and let it grow. I'll bet if you keep those grades up you can even manage contributions from your family. GOOD LUCK!

Richard

baseballduck · 3 July 2005, 01:34 PM

Thanks Richard, I actually have started the "watch fund" it just kinda dissapears.

Thanks for the reply.
Tyler

RogerF · 3 July 2005, 04:49 PM

There is nothing wrong with wanting one at such a young age. I wanted a Rolex since I was 8 or 9 since my dad, mom and many of our relatives had them.

At your age I would suggest you and your parents do what mine did, if it is within their means, buy one now and put it away till you are ready. This suggestion comes simply because it is what members of our family did knowing that Rolex prices only raise.

I will be honest with you, my parents bought one for me when I was 12, but by the time I was old enough to wear it the price had increased more than $1500 CDN.

padi56 · 3 July 2005, 08:01 PM

Hi Tyler, and welcome to our new friendly forum.

Uncle-AJ · 4 July 2005, 05:32 AM

Tyler, just out of curiosity, how did you find us?

baseballduck · 4 July 2005, 08:55 AM

Well you see, I stumbled upon this awesome forum by searching "Rolex Submariner reviews" on Google. Then I read some well make that all of the threads in the General Rolex part of the forum and I liked it, so I joined. Hope that answers it lol.

Tyler

Uncle-AJ · 4 July 2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by baseballduck

Well you see, I stumbled upon this awesome forum by searching "Rolex Submariner reviews" on Google. Then I read some well make that all of the threads in the General Rolex part of the forum and I liked it, so I joined. Hope that answers it lol.

Tyler

Thanks for that. It's interesting to know how people find us. Most of us here are fugitives from another, not so friendly forum.

dfn8tly · 4 July 2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Thanks for that. It's interesting to know how people find us. Most of us here are fugitives from another, not so friendly forum.

Now wait a minute, Adrian.

There isn't a reward for my head, yet.

Richard

dman · 4 July 2005, 01:30 PM

Richard, at least you said yet, LOL!!

Rockrolex · 5 July 2005, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dfn8tly

Now wait a minute, Adrian.

There isn't a reward for my head, yet.

Richard

Richard, check out the interesting thread on that other place and you'll see that we may be next.

Earl · 6 July 2005, 01:57 AM

Hello there baseballduck, sorry I haveint welcomed you earlier but, I've been abit pre-occupied with a watch deal gone bad and the 4th of July weekend. Had to drown my sorrows and kill a few more brain cells LoL. Seriously, I can't spell for crap but, I love talking about Rolex's and any watch really. So, I hope you enjoy your time on TWF

Uncle-AJ · 6 July 2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

I can't spell for crap but, I love talking about Rolex's and any watch really. So, I hope you enjoy your time on TWF

You sertainly kan't spel..........shudn't that be TRF.

baseballduck · 6 July 2005, 05:57 AM

Don't worry abot speling, I mean come on I'm 13 how gewd do you expekt me to spel. LOL

(non alcoholic)

Earl · 6 July 2005, 12:00 PM

Adrian, that spell checker works great when I remember to use it ! and your right I was outta my mind this afternoon.

3 July 2005, 11:48 AM	#1
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	New member wanted to say hi. Hi all, I just joined and wanted to say hello and ask some questions. This may get long so don't get too bored . I really want a submariner with the black dial/bezel with the SS bracelet. I'm only 13(almost 14) so my parents think I'm a idiot for wanting a Rolex. They also don't really want to spend the cash cause I would probably put too much wear and tear on it. What do you think about his matter? My other question is what is the difference between the 50th anniversary sub besides the green bezel? Thanks, Tyler Last edited by baseballduck; 4 July 2005 at 11:49 AM..

3 July 2005, 01:27 PM	#9
dfn8tly Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Richard Location: The Villages, FL Watch: GMT-II Posts: 396	Welcome Hi Tyler, and welcome to the forum. If you have any questions regarding your eventual acquisition of a Rolex watch feel free to ask away. One of the hallmarks of a good forum is that there are no silly questions (well, not too many). Now if we're also enjoying ourselves you may see some silly answers. However, all questions will be treated with the level of seriousness and honesty they deserve (some more than others). By the way, don't worry very much about beating up a Rolex sport watch. They are really built to handle a lot --- some have even been known to survive all the way to high school. (Here I start already. Don't take me seriously). Sooo, set up a watch fund and let it grow. I'll bet if you keep those grades up you can even manage contributions from your family. GOOD LUCK! Richard

4 July 2005, 08:55 AM	#14
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Well you see, I stumbled upon this awesome forum by searching "Rolex Submariner reviews" on Google. Then I read some well make that all of the threads in the General Rolex part of the forum and I liked it, so I joined. Hope that answers it lol. Tyler Last edited by baseballduck; 4 July 2005 at 09:11 AM..

3 July 2005, 12:11 PM	#2
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hello and welcome to our crazy forum. I don't think you are an idiot to want a Rolex at your age, I think I wanted a Ferrari at that age and still hanker after one. It just shows you have good taste and it's a watch that would last you a life time. Good luck with your desire. As far as the 50th anniversary goes (or Kermit as we like to call it) there are also larger markers on the dial at the hour points. I'm sure there may be other differences and I'm sure one of our experts will be able to enlighten us.

3 July 2005, 12:17 PM	#3
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Thanks for the quick reply. I also forgot to add the other reason my parents won't buy me the sub, the price.

3 July 2005, 12:26 PM	#5
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Read below I accidentally double posted. Oops

3 July 2005, 12:28 PM	#7
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hey, I heard you the first time.

3 July 2005, 12:30 PM	#8
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018

3 July 2005, 01:34 PM	#10
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Thanks Richard, I actually have started the "watch fund" it just kinda dissapears. Thanks for the reply. Tyler

3 July 2005, 04:49 PM	#11
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	There is nothing wrong with wanting one at such a young age. I wanted a Rolex since I was 8 or 9 since my dad, mom and many of our relatives had them. At your age I would suggest you and your parents do what mine did, if it is within their means, buy one now and put it away till you are ready. This suggestion comes simply because it is what members of our family did knowing that Rolex prices only raise. I will be honest with you, my parents bought one for me when I was 12, but by the time I was old enough to wear it the price had increased more than $1500 CDN.

3 July 2005, 08:01 PM	#12
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,044	Hi Tyler, and welcome to our new friendly forum.

4 July 2005, 05:32 AM	#13
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Tyler, just out of curiosity, how did you find us?

4 July 2005, 01:30 PM	#17
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Richard, at least you said yet, LOL!!

6 July 2005, 01:57 AM	#19
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Hello there baseballduck, sorry I haveint welcomed you earlier but, I've been abit pre-occupied with a watch deal gone bad and the 4th of July weekend. Had to drown my sorrows and kill a few more brain cells LoL. Seriously, I can't spell for crap but, I love talking about Rolex's and any watch really. So, I hope you enjoy your time on TWF

6 July 2005, 05:57 AM	#21
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Don't worry abot speling, I mean come on I'm 13 how gewd do you expekt me to spel. LOL (non alcoholic)

6 July 2005, 12:00 PM	#22
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Adrian, that spell checker works great when I remember to use it ! and your right I was outta my mind this afternoon.

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