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Old 11 October 2012, 04:01 PM   #1
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Introducing Friends to Rolex and TRF

I have a friend that has been aware of my purchases since I joined TRF. After showing him my watches and explaining the heritage of Rolex, he's started to express some interest and is considering a 16710 Pepsi. I've also tried to persuade him to join TRF. We'll see how it goes. Has anyone else been successful in introducing your friends to Rolex and TRF?
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Old 11 October 2012, 04:11 PM   #2
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none but i never asked. dont think my friend would have any time anyhow. he has a mighty awesome collection.


asked a stranger ( who claims he had a speedmaster, a rolex w. diamonds among others) and was wearing a daytona to join but he says he doesnt like it. hes not the flashly type and pretty private.

who knows maybe hes secretly a member.
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Old 11 October 2012, 07:20 PM   #3
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None of my friends share the passion that I have for rolex. Actually a few think I'm nuts for spending the amount of money that they cost. As they say it's only a watch.
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Old 11 October 2012, 07:27 PM   #4
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As they say it's only a watch.

I really don't like those kind of people..
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Old 11 October 2012, 08:10 PM   #5
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Me neither.. I get it all the time. So I bought a beauty for the Wife and that stopped immediately. But the friends just shake their head.
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Old 11 October 2012, 08:30 PM   #6
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No . . . have no friends . . . . ;-)

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Old 11 October 2012, 10:37 PM   #7
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My friends were very surprised to learn how much I pay for these watches because they barely spend that on cars. So none of my friends would be interested.
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Old 11 October 2012, 10:42 PM   #8
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I have two friends who are Rolex fans. One is a member on TRF and the other is thinking about joining. Don't know why he is apprehensive. Anyways, I don't really care what my other friends think! I buy Rolex's for me and for ME only.
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Old 12 October 2012, 12:16 AM   #9
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My friends don't really care for watches, only a very few of them actually wear some so I don't think they'll ever think about spending that much money on a Rolex (or any other brand for that matter), let alone joining a forum filled with people who have a passion for expensive timepieces...
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Old 12 October 2012, 12:18 AM   #10
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If you have to tell someone to join a watch forum you are probably telling the wrong person. You either get it or you don't. If you do get it you managed to find your way here on your own.
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Old 12 October 2012, 12:25 AM   #11
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None of my friends share the passion that I have for rolex. Actually a few think I'm nuts for spending the amount of money that they cost. As they say it's only a watch.
It's just a watch, it's small, and it tells you the time. Are you crazy?
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Old 12 October 2012, 12:36 AM   #12
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If someone begins to like Rolex and want to learn more I would always recommend TRF
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Old 12 October 2012, 07:29 PM   #13
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I introduced the gf to rolex, and after she poked around here a bit she had enough knowledge to talk her boss up on his 16610 which scored her some brownie points. Other than that...no.
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Old 12 October 2012, 07:39 PM   #14
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I really don't like those kind of people..
"They're the worst!"
-said by Jerry Seinfeld to Elaine when referring to "those people" (whomever they might be).
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Old 12 October 2012, 07:44 PM   #15
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TRF "family" members, should not talk about family issues to any strangers, otherwise we should "take care" of him

thank god none of my close friends is into watches, and why to drag people to the dark side !
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Old 12 October 2012, 08:03 PM   #16
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I really don't like those kind of people..
me too LOL
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Old 12 October 2012, 08:04 PM   #17
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"They're the worst!"
-said by Jerry Seinfeld to Elaine when referring to "those people" (whomever they might be).
funny!
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Old 12 October 2012, 08:42 PM   #18
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Don't be like that Marc...I'll be your friend ...Friend Request on its way
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Old 12 October 2012, 08:47 PM   #19
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tried but my friends can't understand why I wear a 10k watch. Then I tell them I know of people (on trf) who wear $100k watches...they just look at me funny
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Old 12 October 2012, 08:55 PM   #20
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My friends don't really care for watches, only a very few of them actually wear some so I don't think they'll ever think about spending that much money on a Rolex (or any other brand for that matter), let alone joining a forum filled with people who have a passion for expensive timepieces...
+1. Most folks see my YG Daytona and don't get why I would spend as much or more on a watch as they would on a car. And many don't wear watches and use their iPhones to tell time. They just don't get it or maybe better explained everyone has a passion for something. Mine just happens to be my watches, my ties and cars

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Old 12 October 2012, 09:35 PM   #21
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Alex . . . I'm touched . . . . finally I found of friend !

Thanks mate

One day . . . we'll have a beer together ;-)

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Old 12 October 2012, 09:53 PM   #22
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Alex . . . I'm touched . . . . finally I found of friend !

Thanks mate

One day . . . we'll have a beer together ;-)

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Old 12 October 2012, 10:03 PM   #23
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Old 12 October 2012, 10:07 PM   #24
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Yes. I have introduced a friend who admires watches and now owns a brand new Breitling. I am sure he will move to buy other brands soon!
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