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LOWERCASE GUY · 7 July 2020, 11:52 PM

Hello everyone,

As with most new members, I’ve been a lurker for a while but decided to sign up as I wanted to get involved in some of the threads. The forum appears well regulated (if not a little too much) and most of the members speak my language (WIS). I’m 41 and have been a watch (particularly Rolex) enthusiast (without the budget to do anything about it) and keen horologist for as long as I can remember.

Growing up as a young adult the thought of owning a Rolex was nothing but a distant pipedream. Fast forward 20+ years (with lots of hard work along the way) I am now in a position to reward myself with my very first Rolex. My tastes are very different to the average member, I’m not obsessed with the SS professional/sports/tool watches. I still love them, mainly for their history, tool lineage and aesthetic but don’t really get all of the hype around them all.

I have a 2 watch collection currently. My office (Mon-Fri) watch is a 36mm Raymond Weil TT Parsifal (Quartz) & my weekend/other watch is a beat up 40mm Oris Classic XXL moonphase which I treasure dearly. Both watches have special meaning to me and I will never part with them. Hoping to add a TT DJ41 champagne dial to my collection soon as my first luxury piece. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but to me it’s just perfect and the quintessential piece to start my Rolex collection.

My local AD is Northern Goldsmiths on Blackett Street, Newcastle. The first store in the UK to sell Rolex – cool 😊

I appreciate the art of watch making and I particularly love pieces with complications. Hope that’s enough for now. Any questions please ask.

Mark

Psmith · 8 July 2020, 11:45 AM

Welcome Mark

brandrea · 8 July 2020, 11:49 AM

Welcome to the forum Mark

Looking forward to your incoming, hopefully sometime soon

Urosfan · 8 July 2020, 07:45 PM

Welcome

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JayHantz · 8 July 2020, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the forums, Mark!

1William · 8 July 2020, 10:03 PM

Welcome.

214270Explorer · 9 July 2020, 02:51 AM

Welcome to the forum, Mark, and thanks for sharing your story.

JakeK · 10 July 2020, 11:01 PM

Welcome Mark!

jay_kay · 10 July 2020, 11:06 PM

Hi Mark. Welcome.

Allanmodel · 13 July 2020, 11:55 AM

Welcome to TRF~~

Audemars Piguet · 16 July 2020, 06:30 AM

Welcome

7 July 2020, 11:52 PM	#1
LOWERCASE GUY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Mark Location: UK (North East) Watch: TT DJ41- champagne Posts: 441	Hello from the North East (UK) Hello everyone, As with most new members, I’ve been a lurker for a while but decided to sign up as I wanted to get involved in some of the threads. The forum appears well regulated (if not a little too much) and most of the members speak my language (WIS). I’m 41 and have been a watch (particularly Rolex) enthusiast (without the budget to do anything about it) and keen horologist for as long as I can remember. Growing up as a young adult the thought of owning a Rolex was nothing but a distant pipedream. Fast forward 20+ years (with lots of hard work along the way) I am now in a position to reward myself with my very first Rolex. My tastes are very different to the average member, I’m not obsessed with the SS professional/sports/tool watches. I still love them, mainly for their history, tool lineage and aesthetic but don’t really get all of the hype around them all. I have a 2 watch collection currently. My office (Mon-Fri) watch is a 36mm Raymond Weil TT Parsifal (Quartz) & my weekend/other watch is a beat up 40mm Oris Classic XXL moonphase which I treasure dearly. Both watches have special meaning to me and I will never part with them. Hoping to add a TT DJ41 champagne dial to my collection soon as my first luxury piece. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but to me it’s just perfect and the quintessential piece to start my Rolex collection. My local AD is Northern Goldsmiths on Blackett Street, Newcastle. The first store in the UK to sell Rolex – cool 😊 I appreciate the art of watch making and I particularly love pieces with complications. Hope that’s enough for now. Any questions please ask. Mark

8 July 2020, 11:45 AM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome Mark __________________

9 July 2020, 02:51 AM	#7
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Welcome to the forum, Mark, and thanks for sharing your story. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

10 July 2020, 11:06 PM	#9
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	Hi Mark. Welcome. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

8 July 2020, 11:49 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Welcome to the forum Mark Looking forward to your incoming, hopefully sometime soon

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