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RS2 · 10 May 2007, 04:11 AM

Hello, I just signed up here this morning. I was doing a bit of research online and found this place.

I have been a Rolex owner since getting my first, an Air King, in 1975 at the age of 19. That watch was lost in a burglary in 1985, and I bought myself a TT Datejust, which I sold at a modest profit a year later to finance an engagement ring for my wife.

Currently, I own two Rolexes. A GMT Master Ref 1675 that I bought in St. Thomas VI in 1978 for $450.00, which is currently on my wife's wrist, and a SS Datejust Ref 16200 with a plain bezel, white face and Jubilee bracelet that I bought in 1997. I'm not planning on buying any more Rolexes in the forseeable future, but I am looking forward to getting my GMT back as soon as I buy my wife something to replace it.

JJ Irani · 10 May 2007, 04:13 AM

Hi RS,

Welcome to TRF.

Hope you enjoy your stay here. Please post some pics when you can.

Cheers - JJ

RS2 · 10 May 2007, 04:30 AM

Thank you sir. By the way, my name is Ron. I'll get around to setting up my signature.

For the time being, here is a photo of my Datejust taken a couple years ago to test a new macro lens...

JJ Irani · 10 May 2007, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RS2

Thank you sir. By the way, my name is Ron. I'll get around to setting up my signature.

For the time being, here is a photo of my Datejust taken a couple years ago to test a new macro lens...

Well, Ron....that's a beautiful picture of an all time classic dial. Well done!!

And, hey, just call me JJ!!

roadcarver · 10 May 2007, 04:34 AM

Welcome to TRF Ron. Better start cracking in getting your Rollie GMT since JJ has heard that the older versions are harder to find now.

RS2 · 10 May 2007, 04:39 AM

Thanks for the advice Vernon. I had let my wife start wearing it a few years back when she tired of the ladies Date I bought her in '97 to match mine. They were our 10th anniversary presents to each other. Now she's thinking of something Cartierish. Go figure.

Anyways, I hear those old GMTs are worth a bit more than the $450 I paid for it in 1978. Could that possibly be true?

mailman · 10 May 2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by RS2

Anyways, I hear those old GMTs are worth a bit more than the $450 I paid for it in 1978. Could that possibly be true?

A 1675 worth $450? How would you like to get paid?

That one is worth much more than that now.

Maybe our resident 1675 expert Mike can chime in and help you out with that.

How about some pics of it?

Oh yeah, welcome to TRF Ron

RS2 · 11 May 2007, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

A 1675 worth $450? How would you like to get paid?

That one is worth much more than that now.

Maybe our resident 1675 expert Mike can chime in and help you out with that.

How about some pics of it?

Oh yeah, welcome to TRF Ron

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will try to sneak that GMT off my wife's wrist and get some photos to share.

I'm planning on keeping it for the long haul and someday giving it and my Datejust to my two sons, but I am curious what the 1675 is worth these days.

C.J. · 11 May 2007, 06:49 AM

Hi, Ron and welcome to TRF. That's a beautiful Datejust you have there, thanks for posting the pic. As far as getting the GMT back, well, it's all about bribery. Maybe an anniversary band?

mailman · 11 May 2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Hi, Ron and welcome to TRF. That's a beautiful Datejust you have there, thanks for posting the pic. As far as getting the GMT back, well, it's all about bribery. Maybe an anniversary band?

How about a broken wrist so she can't wear it

RS2 · 11 August 2007, 12:02 PM

Hi, it's me again. Haven't posted in three months, but today I received something worth a new post.

This is the Anniversary Submariner that I won in a raffle. Yep, I won it.

And here is a newer photo of my Datejust ...

Still trying to get the GMT back.

mike · 11 August 2007, 01:47 PM

Congrats on the 1675.

Indeed the 1675 will fetch a bit more than you paid for it. LOL! Depending on condition they seem to go in the range of 3 to 4K for a nice with with B&P.

JimSnyder · 12 August 2007, 10:05 AM

I really like that datejust. Jim

Rubenonfire · 12 August 2007, 10:07 AM

Nice pickup!
I've got to get into the right raffles! I think the last thing I won at a raffle was $50 bucks

Tools · 12 August 2007, 10:14 AM

Nice Score.....

RS2 · 13 August 2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RS2

Still trying to get the GMT back.

I "borrowed" it while she was sleeping ...

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 August 2007, 03:48 AM

Hi Ron,

welcome to TRF!

And congrats on winning that LV by raffling!

Nice DJ, too, btw!

10 May 2007, 04:11 AM	#1
RS2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 11	Hello from Michigan Hello, I just signed up here this morning. I was doing a bit of research online and found this place. I have been a Rolex owner since getting my first, an Air King, in 1975 at the age of 19. That watch was lost in a burglary in 1985, and I bought myself a TT Datejust, which I sold at a modest profit a year later to finance an engagement ring for my wife. Currently, I own two Rolexes. A GMT Master Ref 1675 that I bought in St. Thomas VI in 1978 for $450.00, which is currently on my wife's wrist, and a SS Datejust Ref 16200 with a plain bezel, white face and Jubilee bracelet that I bought in 1997. I'm not planning on buying any more Rolexes in the forseeable future, but I am looking forward to getting my GMT back as soon as I buy my wife something to replace it.

10 May 2007, 04:13 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi RS, Welcome to TRF. Hope you enjoy your stay here. Please post some pics when you can. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 May 2007, 04:34 AM	#5
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Welcome to TRF Ron. Better start cracking in getting your Rollie GMT since JJ has heard that the older versions are harder to find now. __________________ I'm just a cook...

11 May 2007, 06:49 AM	#9
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Hi, Ron and welcome to TRF. That's a beautiful Datejust you have there, thanks for posting the pic. As far as getting the GMT back, well, it's all about bribery. Maybe an anniversary band? __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

12 August 2007, 10:05 AM	#13
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,711	very nice watches Ron. I really like that datejust. Jim

10 May 2007, 04:30 AM	#3
RS2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 11	Thank you sir. By the way, my name is Ron. I'll get around to setting up my signature. For the time being, here is a photo of my Datejust taken a couple years ago to test a new macro lens...

10 May 2007, 04:39 AM	#6
RS2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 11	Thanks for the advice Vernon. I had let my wife start wearing it a few years back when she tired of the ladies Date I bought her in '97 to match mine. They were our 10th anniversary presents to each other. Now she's thinking of something Cartierish. Go figure. Anyways, I hear those old GMTs are worth a bit more than the $450 I paid for it in 1978. Could that possibly be true?

11 August 2007, 12:02 PM	#11
RS2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 11	Hi, it's me again. Haven't posted in three months, but today I received something worth a new post. This is the Anniversary Submariner that I won in a raffle. Yep, I won it. And here is a newer photo of my Datejust ... Still trying to get the GMT back.

11 August 2007, 01:47 PM	#12
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on the 1675. Indeed the 1675 will fetch a bit more than you paid for it. LOL! Depending on condition they seem to go in the range of 3 to 4K for a nice with with B&P.

12 August 2007, 10:07 AM	#14
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Nice pickup! I've got to get into the right raffles! I think the last thing I won at a raffle was $50 bucks __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

12 August 2007, 10:14 AM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,068	Nice Score.....

13 August 2007, 03:48 AM	#17
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Hi Ron, welcome to TRF! And congrats on winning that LV by raffling! Nice DJ, too, btw! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

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