Hello to all...

[Dwyer Castor]

I just joined the Forum. I find it's great to have a place where all Rolex watch enthusiasts can share & discuss their watches. As a watchmaker starting out in 1969, I found it a pleasure to repair all the mechanical watches that were available then. It was the mechanical watch's finest hour. The only common batery watch was the Accutron. There was such a great selection of high grade watches! I purchased my first Rolex in 1971, it was a SS DJ. I nearly purchased an Omega connie, but the Rolex appealed to me. That was back in the day when a Rolex was purchased for it's superb engineering, precision time keeping & durability. THEN they became a status symbol. Inflation and the ability to sell all the watches they could produce drove the prices up & up. The price stopped many from enjoying the pride of ownership in a fine timepeice. But the old adage "You get what you pay for" is as true today as it was when I purchased my first Rolex. The battery watches killed off many good mechanical watch companies. But there are still many good mechanical watches avaiable today. I personally like Mido (ETA movts.) for a reasonably priced mechanical watch. I have several and all have preformed well. But my real love is Rolex watches... As a "nut" for precision time keeping, you just can't beat a Rolex. However, the best time keeper in my collection is an Omega Geneve, 24 jewel. I have it running 3 to 4 seconds fast per week! A little better than any of my Rolex watches. The surge of battery watches in the late 70's made me leave watch repair for another career. I still work on my own watches. I now moonlight restoring antique clocks. The money I make fuels my purchase of antique clocks, interesting watches & another Rolex for my collection. As a watchmaker I'll be happy to answer any question regarding mechanical watches. I'm always glad to help other sharing the passion for high grade timepieces...

[roadcarver]

Welcome Dwyer! That is an awesome introduction, and having you on board would be a valuable resource to this forum!

Enjoy your stay.

[mailman]

Hey Dwyer. Welcome to TRF. That's one heck of an introduction. We're glad you found us and hope you can stick around and enjoy in the fun and discussions we have here. Thanks in advance for offering your assistance to our members. :cheers:

Now, how about some pics of the goods? :chuckle:

[mike]

Hi Dwyer,
Wow! what a great intro!! Sure hope you enjoy yourself here!!:cheers:
I'm sure your talents will be put to work in short order!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

[C.J.]

Hello, Dwyer and welcome to TRF. You sure know how to make an entrance :clap: I'm glad you stopped in, as well as, looking forward to hearing and learning more from you :cheers:

[Launch Mini]

Welcome aboard.
Great to see you join ( and keep joining in too):cheers:

[Mark]

Welcome sir !

Thank you for sharing with us and making a grand entrance to TRF. Looking forward to learning from your vast knowledge.

[Rockrolex]

What can I say but to add my warm welcome to TRF, Dwyer. Glad you found our merry madhouse and a great big thanks for your offer to act as a source of information. We can always use more help in that department.

So stick around and post often. How about some pics of your watch and clock collection. We love to see antique pieces here. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

[Uncle-AJ]

What a great CV Dwyer............................you've got the job.:thumbsup:

Welcome to TRF.:cheers:

[Rto]

Welcome!:cheers:

[JJ Irani]

Hi Dwyer,

Quite the flambuoyant entrance there, pal!! Some great info and a very nice post. Please post some pics of the goods.

Meanwhile, have yourself a ball on TRF and please share your knowledge with us from time to time.

Cheers - JJ :cheers:

[mailman]

So stick around and post often. How about some pics of your watch and clock collection. We love to see antique pieces here. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga :chuckle:

[astcell]

GREAT background! You are going to be like the doctor who goes to a party and gets to hear what is ailing everybody.... :clap:

[Earl]

Dwyer, welcome to TRF where I hope you find it like home. Enjoy yourself and be sure to set us straight on the little things!

Enjoy your stay

Earl

[Rockrolex]

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga :chuckle:
Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[JJ Irani]

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga :chuckle:

Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Who? Who? Who? :thinking: :bartmoon: :bartmoon: :bartmoon: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[mailman]

Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Please Ed, don't use the words clock, bigger and me in the same sentence around the BKL :banghead: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Rockrolex]

Please Ed, don't use the words clock, bigger and me in the same sentence around the BKL :banghead: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Oops, sorry, Paulie. Didn't mean to use the words, clock, bigger, and Paul in the same sentence. Uh, oh. Did it again, didn't I? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[astcell]

Dwyer, don't feel bad that we got off topic already -- in fact we lasted longer than usual!

[Dwyer Castor]

Again, thanks for such a warm welcome to the group!
I'll try to watch my spelling regarding cLocks... :lol:
best regards,
Dwyer