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damcv62 · 6 July 2016, 11:37 AM

And to say I'm hooked is an understatement. I'd never really paid much attention to watches, not really sure why, I can appreciate nice things but never really wore watches. I guess a lot of that comes from working my way up in the restaurant industry, that environment isn't kind to watches. Now that I type it out, guess it kind of makes sense. Now that I'm older and wiser and don't work(or own) an restaurants maybe that's why I'm into watches now.

A good friend of mine sent me some links to a couple of watches listed on this forum, I started browsing, and when I realized a Rolex doesn't actually have a battery(just to give you an idea of my interest in watches) and it was on. Emailed a couple of TS on here, DavidSW was fantastic to work with, and I had a package on its way.

Mittens doing his inspection. (Sorry if the photos don't resize, look huge in the preview.

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I went with a hulk a milgauss. My buddy was more of a dressy kinda guy, wears suits a lot. I don't, never have, hopefully never will have to. The hulk just spoke to me because while I liked the classic look of the sub I just wanted something a little different. My buddy said I was off my rocker, who would want a green watch? Now that I have it he is a believer.

All is well in the world right? Nope. Got asked to do a presentation for an investment group, so needed a suit. Found that my hulk and milgauss are a little tall for suits, so went with my buddy to try on a DJ. Ended up getting one from my local AD, but didn't care for the jubile bracelet. Looks too "fancy" for me. But no fear, letting my buddy wear it for the time being, thinking I'll give it a try in a month or so, see if it grows on me.

And sadly already put a deposit on the new Daytona with a white dial. I thought I was good with two. Then three. Now four. I can see how some of you end up with a whole cabinet full of them!

Thanks for the many informative posts, I hope to be able to add my own insight to some of you, I do get to travel a bit for work and come across strange foods and cigars so hopefully can add to this site on my own!

Jwin · 6 July 2016, 12:05 PM

Wow, from no interest in watches to 4 Rolexes in 3 months. That's a big jump! Great collection you have. Also, very nice of you to loan your DJ to your friend.

TimeRookie · 6 July 2016, 12:17 PM

Congratulations and welcome! Sorry about you new watch addiction...........not really.....

brandrea · 6 July 2016, 01:16 PM

Ticknaway · 6 July 2016, 01:20 PM

Great start, Welcome to the TRF!!

dadonn2 · 6 July 2016, 01:56 PM

You hit the ground running. Well done.

Watch Rob · 6 July 2016, 01:59 PM

Enjoy!

Rogdogg · 6 July 2016, 02:05 PM

Congrats and welcome. It sounds like you have it bad

Gotgolf52 · 6 July 2016, 02:06 PM

Time pieces collection is an ADDICTION. I went from hating Rolex to 4 Rolexes in 6 months, and now I am venturing into other brand as well. My other hobbies are taking the back seat at this time, I wanted add another Porsche GT3 to my stable but I ended up buying more and more watches.

michael067 · 6 July 2016, 02:16 PM

Congrats, nice pair of timepieces.

GB-man · 6 July 2016, 02:17 PM

I know the feeling...

jeffgo888 · 6 July 2016, 02:18 PM

its NOT just a ROLEX, it tells HISTORY
Here is your history:
Former NO watch lover
Future ROLEX WATCH addict

welcome!!!!
LOLOLOL...:)

AJM914 · 6 July 2016, 02:21 PM

Enjoy them!

daytonaTBR · 6 July 2016, 02:52 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

T01 · 6 July 2016, 02:55 PM

Congrats!

sea-dweller · 6 July 2016, 02:57 PM

Congrats!

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yannis · 6 July 2016, 03:03 PM

Congrats man!

anuradha · 6 July 2016, 06:09 PM

I really know the feeling. This is the most terrible, deadly, and destructive and also so most informative, lovely and welcome site in the web.

Muzz · 6 July 2016, 06:22 PM

Wow!! Very big congratulations!!!! Beautiful collection!!!

travisb · 6 July 2016, 07:55 PM

Welcome! Quite a start!

GeraldJ19 · 6 July 2016, 08:02 PM

Wow! Congrats on the quadruplets 😁

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Snow-Dweller · 6 July 2016, 08:05 PM

Wait till you try PM!

Just kidding.....enjoy your watches.

jsg · 6 July 2016, 08:52 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy and Wear these in good health.

Scapegoat · 6 July 2016, 08:55 PM

Wah! Well done!

1st amg · 6 July 2016, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clivek

Wait till you try PM!

Just kidding.....enjoy your watches.

HAHA, just wait....congrats on the splurges though!

ernie2 · 6 July 2016, 09:39 PM

good job

RMC12 · 6 July 2016, 09:56 PM

A great pair! They look fantastic together. Big Congrats!!!

1William · 6 July 2016, 09:59 PM

Congratulations.

Cru Jones · 6 July 2016, 10:00 PM

have fun and enjoy.

S0041464 · 6 July 2016, 10:01 PM

Straight to legend status

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6 July 2016, 11:37 AM	#1
damcv62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Donald Location: Pa Posts: 50	Well it's been three months...... And to say I'm hooked is an understatement. I'd never really paid much attention to watches, not really sure why, I can appreciate nice things but never really wore watches. I guess a lot of that comes from working my way up in the restaurant industry, that environment isn't kind to watches. Now that I type it out, guess it kind of makes sense. Now that I'm older and wiser and don't work(or own) an restaurants maybe that's why I'm into watches now. A good friend of mine sent me some links to a couple of watches listed on this forum, I started browsing, and when I realized a Rolex doesn't actually have a battery(just to give you an idea of my interest in watches) and it was on. Emailed a couple of TS on here, DavidSW was fantastic to work with, and I had a package on its way. Mittens doing his inspection. (Sorry if the photos don't resize, look huge in the preview. ) I went with a hulk a milgauss. My buddy was more of a dressy kinda guy, wears suits a lot. I don't, never have, hopefully never will have to. The hulk just spoke to me because while I liked the classic look of the sub I just wanted something a little different. My buddy said I was off my rocker, who would want a green watch? Now that I have it he is a believer. All is well in the world right? Nope. Got asked to do a presentation for an investment group, so needed a suit. Found that my hulk and milgauss are a little tall for suits, so went with my buddy to try on a DJ. Ended up getting one from my local AD, but didn't care for the jubile bracelet. Looks too "fancy" for me. But no fear, letting my buddy wear it for the time being, thinking I'll give it a try in a month or so, see if it grows on me. And sadly already put a deposit on the new Daytona with a white dial. I thought I was good with two. Then three. Now four. I can see how some of you end up with a whole cabinet full of them! Thanks for the many informative posts, I hope to be able to add my own insight to some of you, I do get to travel a bit for work and come across strange foods and cigars so hopefully can add to this site on my own!

6 July 2016, 12:17 PM	#3
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Congratulations and welcome! Sorry about you new watch addiction...........not really..... __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

6 July 2016, 02:05 PM	#8
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Congrats and welcome. It sounds like you have it bad __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

6 July 2016, 02:18 PM	#12
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,938	its NOT just a ROLEX, it tells HISTORY Here is your history: Former NO watch lover Future ROLEX WATCH addict welcome!!!! LOLOLOL...:) __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

6 July 2016, 02:57 PM	#16
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

6 July 2016, 12:05 PM	#2
Jwin "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: SEPA, USA Watch: 116710LN Posts: 62	Wow, from no interest in watches to 4 Rolexes in 3 months. That's a big jump! Great collection you have. Also, very nice of you to loan your DJ to your friend.

6 July 2016, 01:16 PM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129

6 July 2016, 01:20 PM	#5
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Great start, Welcome to the TRF!!

6 July 2016, 01:56 PM	#6
dadonn2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 1,557	You hit the ground running. Well done.

6 July 2016, 01:59 PM	#7
Watch Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: 114200 Posts: 1,265	Enjoy!

6 July 2016, 02:06 PM	#9
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	Time pieces collection is an ADDICTION. I went from hating Rolex to 4 Rolexes in 6 months, and now I am venturing into other brand as well. My other hobbies are taking the back seat at this time, I wanted add another Porsche GT3 to my stable but I ended up buying more and more watches.

6 July 2016, 02:16 PM	#10
michael067 Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Las Vegas Watch: TT DJ 16233 Posts: 1,002	Congrats, nice pair of timepieces.

6 July 2016, 02:17 PM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I know the feeling...

6 July 2016, 02:21 PM	#13
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Enjoy them!

6 July 2016, 02:52 PM	#14
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	Congrats and enjoy!

6 July 2016, 02:55 PM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Congrats!

6 July 2016, 03:03 PM	#17
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

6 July 2016, 06:09 PM	#18
anuradha "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Anuradha Location: Sri Lanka Watch: 16234,116613LN Posts: 345	I really know the feeling. This is the most terrible, deadly, and destructive and also so most informative, lovely and welcome site in the web.

6 July 2016, 06:22 PM	#19
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Wow!! Very big congratulations!!!! Beautiful collection!!!

6 July 2016, 07:55 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Welcome! Quite a start!

6 July 2016, 08:02 PM	#21
GeraldJ19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Gerald Location: Okinawa Watch: Seiko Black Monste Posts: 123	Well it's been three months...... Wow! Congrats on the quadruplets 😁 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 July 2016, 08:05 PM	#22
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Wait till you try PM! Just kidding.....enjoy your watches. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

6 July 2016, 08:52 PM	#23
jsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: J. Location: North east USA Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 581	Congratulations! Enjoy and Wear these in good health.

6 July 2016, 08:55 PM	#24
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Wah! Well done!

6 July 2016, 09:39 PM	#26
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	good job

6 July 2016, 09:56 PM	#27
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	A great pair! They look fantastic together. Big Congrats!!!

6 July 2016, 09:59 PM	#28
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations.

6 July 2016, 10:00 PM	#29
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	have fun and enjoy.

6 July 2016, 10:01 PM	#30
S0041464 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Canberra, Aus Watch: 116610LN Posts: 59	Straight to legend status Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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