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charliec · 12 January 2009, 11:37 PM

It's not as bad as the title but i feel I must shoulder the blame !!

As some of you know I bought my son for his 18th birthday a brand new Z series GMT II Pepsi. It looks absolutely fabulous and is his favourite watch. He also owns a Rolex Date with grey dial that was passed onto him just before his mum passed away.

Recently he has begun complaining that all I do is either spend time on this forum or talking about watches. I explained to him that this site is a wealth of knowledge for watch affectionados and that I'm discovering new things every day. Such as, it's incredibly easy to change the insert on his GMT either at an RSC or by doing it oneself.

Well no sooner had I said it, when he's on the phone to RSC St James Sq. £22.50 + vat (15%) for a new insert fitted.

All week he's been planning to take a half day off from work and pay a visit to RSC. Today was the day!! He has phoned me now 5 times to tell me how stunning the RSC building is, how helpful the techs were and how cheap he thinks the whole process was.

He paid the £22.50 and 10 mins later they returned his watch with a brand new black insert that apparently looks stunning. They tightened his clasp as they noticed it was ever so slightly loose. The gave the watch a quick clean (not a polish), returned to him his original insert in a steel case and promised him that should he EVER want to swap them over again just to pop in and they'll do it for him completely free of charge.

Basically in the last week or two all my son is talking about is Rolex and what a great new watch he basically has, will have and now has etc etc etc.

And so the MONSTER is born!!!

I want my old son back, the one who left his dirty pants everywhere, didn't tidy up, didn't put the toilet seat down and thought I was the weirdo who spent too much time with all you guys and gals on this site!!!

Where has that young man gone and why oh why did I introduce him to Rolex and TRF ???

padi56 · 12 January 2009, 11:45 PM

Great story and service and perhaps the guys accross the pond should get equal service as the RSC St James Sq. UK.Its time you guys accross the pond started to beat your chest a bit and stand up to Rolex USA for better customer service.

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2009, 11:52 PM

Been there, done that.

Congrats on your son's GMT. A classic to last a lifetime.

St James Rolex was a pleasure to deal with and one of the highlights, among many, of my London visit.

dP

charliec · 12 January 2009, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Been there, done that.

Congrats on your son's GMT. A classic to last a lifetime.

St James Rolex was a pleasure to deal with and one of the highlights, among many, of my London visit.

dP

Bingo !!! Sweet Dan, sweet!!

Quicksilver · 12 January 2009, 11:56 PM

He sounds like a very sensible and well adjusted young man - not the monster that you describe at all.

yannis · 12 January 2009, 11:58 PM

It is a good addiction charles well done for introducing him to Rolex and TRF!!

Dan Pierce · 12 January 2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charliec

Bingo !!! Sweet Dan, sweet!!

Y'all don't know how lucky you are to have Rolex service centers that actually provide SERVICE!!!

dP

SPORTSFAN · 13 January 2009, 12:00 AM

Hi Charlie,
Yes there is a downside...........BUT

Imagine.....For all his life he will have the GMT that his Dad bought him for his 18th.
Some things cost money .....others are priceless...

Regards Mike.

jbsteven · 13 January 2009, 12:25 AM

send him a picture of a Ice and say you are buying it for him.

I bet he would pass out on the spot. priceless.

vapalux · 13 January 2009, 12:31 AM

The old saying Like father like son is true!

You have given him a great interest and he is clearly happy with it.

I hope you have more than one pc!

Si

BZA · 13 January 2009, 12:32 AM

I say well done for introducing him to the finer things in life! As his enthusiasm/ interest in Rolex and watches grows as whole, he will always remember that it was his dad who set him on the path...

tsthk · 13 January 2009, 12:56 AM

If only all the dads in the world were like you!

captain_rossco · 13 January 2009, 01:15 AM

Brilliant! A jolly good read!

ronin7 · 13 January 2009, 01:43 AM

your son is going to grow into a fine young man,who will make you very proud!he loves rolex,the mark of a gentleman.my dad gave me his old omega when i was 18(which i ended up losing within 2 years!)i intend to show your post to my dad some day ,hopefully he will get the hint

Z-Sub · 13 January 2009, 01:58 AM

I hope RSC in the USA have this kind of good service

rolexsubuk · 13 January 2009, 02:00 AM

Top story chalice, well done mate.

Chris B · 13 January 2009, 02:11 AM

It's nice when they pick-up & run with it Charlie, I gotta warn you that they soon leave the "old man" behind though

charliec · 13 January 2009, 02:13 AM

Thanks all for enjoying the read and commenting on my young man in the Rolex making. The praise is not warrented but greatly appreciated.

We all do what we can for our children and laugh at what they do for themselves sometimes!

When I can pry the black 16710 GMT off his wrist I'll post some shots here on TRF.

Thanks again for the kind words .......you guys also make me laugh out loud at times !!!

SLS · 13 January 2009, 03:16 AM

Sorry Padi, but dealing with Rolex USA is....well, best described by the picture below!

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Great story and service and perhaps the guys accross the pond should get equal service as the RSC St James Sq. UK.Its time you guys accross the pond started to beat your chest a bit and stand up to Rolex USA for better customer service.

RLXer_WI · 13 January 2009, 03:26 AM

Very nice story. Thanks for sharing it.

Rob_b · 13 January 2009, 07:23 AM

Thanks for sharing that story charlie

Cherish this relationship with your son

Rob

mretzloff · 13 January 2009, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsthk

If only all the dads in the world were like you!

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Frost · 13 January 2009, 07:32 AM

Wonderful story Charlie about your son and great to hear the service provided by RSC

Parachrom · 13 January 2009, 07:46 AM

Look alike a pix of Prince Andrew beating a horse??? lol

kcmo · 13 January 2009, 12:46 PM

Charlie, we need PICS!!!

Bisquitlips · 13 January 2009, 12:52 PM

Heheheh! I am so impressed that giving your son a Rolex has converted him to a toilet seat putter downer! Wow! Isn't it amazing how that a fine timepiece changes the man!!

Gedanken · 13 January 2009, 01:07 PM

Ah, the fruit of the Malus appears to have adopted a trajectory of rather high gradient.

Well done, Charlie!

Bisquitlips · 13 January 2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Ah, the fruit of the Malus appears to have adopted a trajectory of rather high gradient.

Well done, Charlie!

Hehehe!!! Superb!!!

Boopie · 13 January 2009, 02:01 PM

What a wonderful gift. It's nice to hear that he appreciates the watch at this tender young age.

My father in law gave my husband a Rolex this year for my husband's 39th birthday. It is wonderful (TT black face Sub) but probably a bit nicer that what my husband might have purchased on his own (e.g. a SS Sub). He wears it proudly. Even nicer is that my father in law is happy to see my husband wearing it. My father in law had quite a nice collection of watches (Patek Phillipe, Vacheron Constantin, and one other high end watch) that were stolen along with some heirloom jewelry about 30 years ago, so this is the one really fancy item that he can pass along to my husband.

rayt · 13 January 2009, 02:56 PM

hi there
well it runs in the family now...its spreading...thats right like father like son. hey son ask your dad another rolex tommorow....here we go...congrats on all your rolex..

12 January 2009, 11:37 PM	#1
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	I've created a monster!! It's not as bad as the title but i feel I must shoulder the blame !! As some of you know I bought my son for his 18th birthday a brand new Z series GMT II Pepsi. It looks absolutely fabulous and is his favourite watch. He also owns a Rolex Date with grey dial that was passed onto him just before his mum passed away. Recently he has begun complaining that all I do is either spend time on this forum or talking about watches. I explained to him that this site is a wealth of knowledge for watch affectionados and that I'm discovering new things every day. Such as, it's incredibly easy to change the insert on his GMT either at an RSC or by doing it oneself. Well no sooner had I said it, when he's on the phone to RSC St James Sq. £22.50 + vat (15%) for a new insert fitted. All week he's been planning to take a half day off from work and pay a visit to RSC. Today was the day!! He has phoned me now 5 times to tell me how stunning the RSC building is, how helpful the techs were and how cheap he thinks the whole process was. He paid the £22.50 and 10 mins later they returned his watch with a brand new black insert that apparently looks stunning. They tightened his clasp as they noticed it was ever so slightly loose. The gave the watch a quick clean (not a polish), returned to him his original insert in a steel case and promised him that should he EVER want to swap them over again just to pop in and they'll do it for him completely free of charge. Basically in the last week or two all my son is talking about is Rolex and what a great new watch he basically has, will have and now has etc etc etc. And so the MONSTER is born!!! I want my old son back, the one who left his dirty pants everywhere, didn't tidy up, didn't put the toilet seat down and thought I was the weirdo who spent too much time with all you guys and gals on this site!!! Where has that young man gone and why oh why did I introduce him to Rolex and TRF ??? __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

12 January 2009, 11:45 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Great story and service and perhaps the guys accross the pond should get equal service as the RSC St James Sq. UK.Its time you guys accross the pond started to beat your chest a bit and stand up to Rolex USA for better customer service. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

12 January 2009, 11:52 PM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Been there, done that. Congrats on your son's GMT. A classic to last a lifetime. St James Rolex was a pleasure to deal with and one of the highlights, among many, of my London visit. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

12 January 2009, 11:56 PM	#5
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	He sounds like a very sensible and well adjusted young man - not the monster that you describe at all. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

12 January 2009, 11:58 PM	#6
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	It is a good addiction charles well done for introducing him to Rolex and TRF!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 January 2009, 12:00 AM	#8
SPORTSFAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: NW England Posts: 791	Hi Charlie, Yes there is a downside...........BUT Imagine.....For all his life he will have the GMT that his Dad bought him for his 18th. Some things cost money .....others are priceless... Regards Mike.

13 January 2009, 12:25 AM	#9
jbsteven Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 17	send him a picture of a Ice and say you are buying it for him. I bet he would pass out on the spot. priceless.

13 January 2009, 12:31 AM	#10
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	The old saying Like father like son is true! You have given him a great interest and he is clearly happy with it. I hope you have more than one pc! Si

13 January 2009, 12:32 AM	#11
BZA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: B Location: UK Posts: 976	I say well done for introducing him to the finer things in life! As his enthusiasm/ interest in Rolex and watches grows as whole, he will always remember that it was his dad who set him on the path... __________________ Current: 1: Rolex DSSD M 2008 2: Rolex Day-Date 40 YG White Dial Random 2018 3:Panerai Luminor Submersible Titanium PAM 25 2013 P Previous:[/B] 1: Rolex 16610 Y 2002 2: Rolex Daytona V 2008 3: Rolex 16610LV Z 2007 4: Rolex Milgauss 116400GV V 2008 5: Panerai Luminor Marina PR PAM 93 2005 6: AP ROO Diver H 2013 7: Rolex DJ II Slate w/ Grn Romans Random 2013 8:Panerai Submersible Ti PAM 25 2013

13 January 2009, 12:56 AM	#12
tsthk Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hong Kong Watch: White SS Daytona Posts: 53	If only all the dads in the world were like you!

13 January 2009, 01:15 AM	#13
captain_rossco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Rossco Location: South West UK Posts: 63	Brilliant! A jolly good read!

13 January 2009, 01:43 AM	#14
ronin7 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bucks uk Watch: green submariner Posts: 424	your son is going to grow into a fine young man,who will make you very proud!he loves rolex,the mark of a gentleman.my dad gave me his old omega when i was 18(which i ended up losing within 2 years!)i intend to show your post to my dad some day ,hopefully he will get the hint

13 January 2009, 01:58 AM	#15
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I hope RSC in the USA have this kind of good service __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

13 January 2009, 02:00 AM	#16
rolexsubuk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: mark Location: cheshire england Watch: 16610 Posts: 98	Top story chalice, well done mate.

13 January 2009, 02:11 AM	#17
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	It's nice when they pick-up & run with it Charlie, I gotta warn you that they soon leave the "old man" behind though

13 January 2009, 02:13 AM	#18
charliec "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK Posts: 969	Thanks all for enjoying the read and commenting on my young man in the Rolex making. The praise is not warrented but greatly appreciated. We all do what we can for our children and laugh at what they do for themselves sometimes! When I can pry the black 16710 GMT off his wrist I'll post some shots here on TRF. Thanks again for the kind words .......you guys also make me laugh out loud at times !!! __________________ Milgauss GV DSSD SS Daytona White Mid-size DJ Tudor 18ct Prince

13 January 2009, 03:26 AM	#20
RLXer_WI Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE WI Posts: 105	Very nice story. Thanks for sharing it.

13 January 2009, 07:23 AM	#21
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Thanks for sharing that story charlie Cherish this relationship with your son Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

13 January 2009, 07:32 AM	#23
Frost Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London Posts: 73	Wonderful story Charlie about your son and great to hear the service provided by RSC

13 January 2009, 07:46 AM	#24
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	Look alike a pix of Prince Andrew beating a horse??? lol

13 January 2009, 12:46 PM	#25
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Charlie, we need PICS!!!

13 January 2009, 12:52 PM	#26
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Heheheh! I am so impressed that giving your son a Rolex has converted him to a toilet seat putter downer! Wow! Isn't it amazing how that a fine timepiece changes the man!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

13 January 2009, 01:07 PM	#27
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Ah, the fruit of the Malus appears to have adopted a trajectory of rather high gradient. Well done, Charlie! __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

13 January 2009, 02:01 PM	#29
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	What a wonderful gift. It's nice to hear that he appreciates the watch at this tender young age. My father in law gave my husband a Rolex this year for my husband's 39th birthday. It is wonderful (TT black face Sub) but probably a bit nicer that what my husband might have purchased on his own (e.g. a SS Sub). He wears it proudly. Even nicer is that my father in law is happy to see my husband wearing it. My father in law had quite a nice collection of watches (Patek Phillipe, Vacheron Constantin, and one other high end watch) that were stolen along with some heirloom jewelry about 30 years ago, so this is the one really fancy item that he can pass along to my husband.

13 January 2009, 02:56 PM	#30
rayt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Earth Watch: must be rolex Posts: 630	hi there well it runs in the family now...its spreading...thats right like father like son. hey son ask your dad another rolex tommorow....here we go...congrats on all your rolex..

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