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reloxt · 29 January 2019, 02:41 AM

If you are not interested in some background (which I can understand), please skip the text and have a look at this brand new Rolex Explorer 214270.

I just felt obliged to share a little, as this forum has become kind of important to me and I kind of need to get this off my chest.

Being diagnosed with incurable cancer at age of 53 last year March and expected not even to outlive the battery of my old digital Casio that had 6 months to go, I thought I needed to concentrate on the important things and was done with watches and changing/flipping them. Well, I’m not and I will never be. Watches are an important thing for me. This forum is the first thing I read every early morning and a few times during the day as well. I guess the “new posts” button is one of the most often used ones.

During the years I went through most of the modern Rolexes and a few older ones. I recently bought a BLRO - yes, I was lucky to be offered one and I did pay a substantial premium, but it is worth it and I made good money on selling an as new Omega TinTin that I couldn’t wind anymore due to some side effects of the chemo in my fingers. To me the 126710 BLRO is the best watch I owned and I love the new jubilee -. And now I have a new Explorer, as I really “needed” something “simple”, black, no PCL and no date. I flipped the blue GV Millgaus. For me and my wrist it feels a little unbalanced (the weight and dimensions, not it’s beautiful and specific appearance). To be complete on the current collection : the Bluesy is one of my all time favorites and here to stay.

I spend a lot of time on the net and Insta (I can be found there as well as @ted_watches) looking at and reading about Rolex (favorite brand) and watches in general. At this moment I am beating the odds, outliving the diagnoses by 4 months already. Despite the continuous chemo, I am still in a reasonable condition (although that can change any time) and I live by the day, trying to do nice things, have fun and be happy (sounds easy but is hard some times). Collecting a new watch like today really helps, as the daily read of this forum does.

Thank you all for making this friendly forum what it is. I will enjoy this untill the very last day! And don’t worry about me. I am not afraid of what is coming, I have come to terms with it and I can handle the pain. I had (and still have) a very good, happy and lucky life, have a lovely family, great friends. I am greatful and I enjoy every day, no matter the “inconvenience”. Thanks for reading and have a good one!

Robbmill · 29 January 2019, 02:48 AM

Ted...wishing you nothing but the best.

Token74 · 29 January 2019, 02:51 AM

Keep beating the odds my friend

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twins2003 · 29 January 2019, 02:51 AM

Godspeed Ted! All the best to you and your family!

m j b · 29 January 2019, 02:57 AM

Ted, I like your avatar; it's nice that they named the movie after you. LOL

Hey, seriously, you seem to have a really good attitude and thanks for sharing. I think that if watches make you happy and you enjoy the flipping (even if that's on pause for now) then why not! We need to take in pleasure in whatever it is that "does it" for us, regardless of that others may think. And that focus may change as we get older, or our health declines (or gets better). Nothing wrong with that.

Best wishes,

Michael

Yeldraw · 29 January 2019, 03:11 AM

Keep fighting Ted. You sound like a top man.

Keep enjoying your BLRO.

Fortunately for me my wife bought me my BLRO for my birthday last year. I was never a jubilee fan but the BLRO has totally changed my mind. Feels really comfortable on the wrist. Its my go to watch at the moment.

Etschell · 29 January 2019, 03:04 AM

All the best and thanks for the reminder. Many forget. This made me laugh from your IG.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi3uHmJnTvI/

HogwldFLTR · 29 January 2019, 03:12 AM

Ted, Glad to hear of your gratitude. Is the pictures from your incoming in a different thread. I wish you an easy road no matter where it may take you!!! I want to see the incoming never the less. You need to add it to your signature as well!

AliJoi5 · 29 January 2019, 03:28 AM

Ted, I am new to the forum and just becoming acquainted with the frequent contributors. But I was so moved by your post, especially the part about how much joy this forum brings you. Please never stop doing what you love and enjoying your passion for timepieces. You will be in my thoughts... sending positive energy your way. 🙏 You have a great attitude and that is absolutely essential. Big congrats on your incoming... would love to see a pic.

dan993 · 29 January 2019, 03:13 AM

Wishing you all the best Ted great to have you here on the only watch forum that counts - TRF

Spdaddictry · 29 January 2019, 03:18 AM

Thank you for sharing. Keep fighting!

jaySL350 · 29 January 2019, 03:20 AM

All the very best Ted,
Great blro,,,,

dtwer · 29 January 2019, 03:32 AM

Ted your positive outlook is sheer amazing. I feel you might like this quote by Voltaire:

"God gave us the gift of life, it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well."

Live strong and live well, buddy. We are all rooting for you.

Psmith · 29 January 2019, 03:21 AM

Congrats and best wishes

tall4nothing · 29 January 2019, 03:23 AM

Keep Fighting Ted!

2001jesper · 29 January 2019, 03:23 AM

All the best Ted and thanks for sharing your story! Your attitude and approach to life is inspirational

Checked your Instagram and that BLRO looks sexy! Must be an absolute pleasure to slap that on the wrist every morning

edd26 · 29 January 2019, 03:25 AM

i wish you a lot of health Ted

MiDoon · 29 January 2019, 03:26 AM

Thank you for sharing this special note. It puts things into perspective very well.

I had a heart attack in the beginning of December. While in the hospital I thought about all the things I have done in my life and all the things I have wanted to do. One of them was owning a Rolex. Well a little over a month later I scratched that one off the list. I can't help but check the time now even when I know what time it is already.

Wishing you the very best my friend.

Tom

themast · 29 January 2019, 03:30 AM

Touchy post/thread. I wish you the best! It is nice to have interests in life and a solid place such as TRF to share/enjoy them with others.

SWISSAHOLICS · 29 January 2019, 03:31 AM

Ted, wish you nothing but the best.....keep beating the odds and we want to see more of your posts. Keep in touch!!

123Blueface · 29 January 2019, 03:31 AM

Awesome attitude and genuinely wish you the best in your battle.

ChrisMy · 29 January 2019, 03:35 AM

All the best ted !!

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brandrea · 29 January 2019, 03:37 AM

Thank you for posting Ted. Never quit because you just never know.

I’m super happy that you have great friends and family who support you. I’m also glad that you have this place as an outlet. We are like a dysfunctional family here at times,

but in the end I like to think we are all cheering for each other.

Be well Ted and congratulations on the Exp, great reference and I hope you enjoy it for a very long time to come

AndyK · 29 January 2019, 03:37 AM

Great perspective, wishing you the best. Keep up the good fight.

dafuture · 29 January 2019, 04:10 AM

Ted, we may not know each other, but I wish you all the best. I hope your watches and this forum keep bringing you joy and strengthen your resolve to keep fighting.

Vivalas · 29 January 2019, 04:30 AM

Wishing you all the best Ted. Keep fighting and keep enjoying your watches :-)

superdog · 29 January 2019, 04:33 AM

Keep it up brother.

Best of luck.

RichM · 29 January 2019, 04:36 AM

Wishing you the best of luck Ted.

42itus · 29 January 2019, 04:37 AM

One of the most meaningful posts I have read in a while. I love your attitude! Best wishes.

CDNWatchNut · 29 January 2019, 04:53 AM

Wishing you the best as well Ted! I hope that if I should ever have to face life as you are, that I do it with your attitude and grace.

29 January 2019, 02:41 AM	#1
reloxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Ted Location: Netherlands Posts: 383	Importance of this forum and incoming! If you are not interested in some background (which I can understand), please skip the text and have a look at this brand new Rolex Explorer 214270. I just felt obliged to share a little, as this forum has become kind of important to me and I kind of need to get this off my chest. Being diagnosed with incurable cancer at age of 53 last year March and expected not even to outlive the battery of my old digital Casio that had 6 months to go, I thought I needed to concentrate on the important things and was done with watches and changing/flipping them. Well, I’m not and I will never be. Watches are an important thing for me. This forum is the first thing I read every early morning and a few times during the day as well. I guess the “new posts” button is one of the most often used ones. During the years I went through most of the modern Rolexes and a few older ones. I recently bought a BLRO - yes, I was lucky to be offered one and I did pay a substantial premium, but it is worth it and I made good money on selling an as new Omega TinTin that I couldn’t wind anymore due to some side effects of the chemo in my fingers. To me the 126710 BLRO is the best watch I owned and I love the new jubilee -. And now I have a new Explorer, as I really “needed” something “simple”, black, no PCL and no date. I flipped the blue GV Millgaus. For me and my wrist it feels a little unbalanced (the weight and dimensions, not it’s beautiful and specific appearance). To be complete on the current collection : the Bluesy is one of my all time favorites and here to stay. I spend a lot of time on the net and Insta (I can be found there as well as @ted_watches) looking at and reading about Rolex (favorite brand) and watches in general. At this moment I am beating the odds, outliving the diagnoses by 4 months already. Despite the continuous chemo, I am still in a reasonable condition (although that can change any time) and I live by the day, trying to do nice things, have fun and be happy (sounds easy but is hard some times). Collecting a new watch like today really helps, as the daily read of this forum does. Thank you all for making this friendly forum what it is. I will enjoy this untill the very last day! And don’t worry about me. I am not afraid of what is coming, I have come to terms with it and I can handle the pain. I had (and still have) a very good, happy and lucky life, have a lovely family, great friends. I am greatful and I enjoy every day, no matter the “inconvenience”. Thanks for reading and have a good one! __________________ Instagram : @ted_watches ...Done flipping and changing....... (never...)

29 January 2019, 02:51 AM	#3
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Keep beating the odds my friend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

29 January 2019, 02:57 AM	#5
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Ted, I like your avatar; it's nice that they named the movie after you. LOL Hey, seriously, you seem to have a really good attitude and thanks for sharing. I think that if watches make you happy and you enjoy the flipping (even if that's on pause for now) then why not! We need to take in pleasure in whatever it is that "does it" for us, regardless of that others may think. And that focus may change as we get older, or our health declines (or gets better). Nothing wrong with that. Best wishes, Michael __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

29 January 2019, 03:04 AM	#7
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	All the best and thanks for the reminder. Many forget. This made me laugh from your IG. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi3uHmJnTvI/ __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

29 January 2019, 03:12 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Ted, Glad to hear of your gratitude. Is the pictures from your incoming in a different thread. I wish you an easy road no matter where it may take you!!! I want to see the incoming never the less. You need to add it to your signature as well! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

29 January 2019, 02:48 AM	#2
Robbmill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 56	Ted...wishing you nothing but the best.

29 January 2019, 02:51 AM	#4
twins2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Tim Location: Midwest USA Watch: GMT II Posts: 46	Godspeed Ted! All the best to you and your family!

29 January 2019, 03:11 AM	#6
Yeldraw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 215	Keep fighting Ted. You sound like a top man. Keep enjoying your BLRO. Fortunately for me my wife bought me my BLRO for my birthday last year. I was never a jubilee fan but the BLRO has totally changed my mind. Feels really comfortable on the wrist. Its my go to watch at the moment.

29 January 2019, 03:28 AM	#9
AliJoi5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: RI Posts: 45	Ted, I am new to the forum and just becoming acquainted with the frequent contributors. But I was so moved by your post, especially the part about how much joy this forum brings you. Please never stop doing what you love and enjoying your passion for timepieces. You will be in my thoughts... sending positive energy your way. 🙏 You have a great attitude and that is absolutely essential. Big congrats on your incoming... would love to see a pic.

29 January 2019, 03:13 AM	#10
dan993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kings Bromley Posts: 444	Wishing you all the best Ted great to have you here on the only watch forum that counts - TRF

29 January 2019, 03:18 AM	#11
Spdaddictry "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: USA Posts: 41	Thank you for sharing. Keep fighting!

29 January 2019, 03:20 AM	#12
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	All the very best Ted, Great blro,,,,

29 January 2019, 03:32 AM	#13
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,507	Ted your positive outlook is sheer amazing. I feel you might like this quote by Voltaire: "God gave us the gift of life, it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well." Live strong and live well, buddy. We are all rooting for you.

29 January 2019, 03:21 AM	#14
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats and best wishes __________________

29 January 2019, 03:23 AM	#15
tall4nothing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Washington DC Posts: 10	Keep Fighting Ted!

29 January 2019, 03:23 AM	#16
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	All the best Ted and thanks for sharing your story! Your attitude and approach to life is inspirational Checked your Instagram and that BLRO looks sexy! Must be an absolute pleasure to slap that on the wrist every morning

29 January 2019, 03:25 AM	#17
edd26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Eduard Location: Romania Watch: 16570, 16600 Posts: 111	i wish you a lot of health Ted

29 January 2019, 03:26 AM	#18
MiDoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 236	Thank you for sharing this special note. It puts things into perspective very well. I had a heart attack in the beginning of December. While in the hospital I thought about all the things I have done in my life and all the things I have wanted to do. One of them was owning a Rolex. Well a little over a month later I scratched that one off the list. I can't help but check the time now even when I know what time it is already. Wishing you the very best my friend. Tom

29 January 2019, 03:30 AM	#19
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	Touchy post/thread. I wish you the best! It is nice to have interests in life and a solid place such as TRF to share/enjoy them with others.

29 January 2019, 03:31 AM	#20
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Ted, wish you nothing but the best.....keep beating the odds and we want to see more of your posts. Keep in touch!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

29 January 2019, 03:31 AM	#21
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Awesome attitude and genuinely wish you the best in your battle. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

29 January 2019, 03:35 AM	#22
ChrisMy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Earth Watch: Patek & Rolex Posts: 146	All the best ted !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 January 2019, 03:37 AM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Thank you for posting Ted. Never quit because you just never know. I’m super happy that you have great friends and family who support you. I’m also glad that you have this place as an outlet. We are like a dysfunctional family here at times, but in the end I like to think we are all cheering for each other. Be well Ted and congratulations on the Exp, great reference and I hope you enjoy it for a very long time to come

29 January 2019, 03:37 AM	#24
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Great perspective, wishing you the best. Keep up the good fight. __________________ www.calibre1040.com - www.instagram.com/calibre1040/

29 January 2019, 04:10 AM	#25
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Ted, we may not know each other, but I wish you all the best. I hope your watches and this forum keep bringing you joy and strengthen your resolve to keep fighting. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

29 January 2019, 04:30 AM	#26
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	Wishing you all the best Ted. Keep fighting and keep enjoying your watches :-)

29 January 2019, 04:33 AM	#27
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Keep it up brother. Best of luck. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 January 2019, 04:36 AM	#28
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Wishing you the best of luck Ted. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

29 January 2019, 04:37 AM	#29
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	One of the most meaningful posts I have read in a while. I love your attitude! Best wishes.

29 January 2019, 04:53 AM	#30
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Wishing you the best as well Ted! I hope that if I should ever have to face life as you are, that I do it with your attitude and grace.

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