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Timascus · 29 November 2006, 03:19 AM

Hi Folks,

I grew up in a Rolex family and own a few of them by virtue of gifts. Some may think me a silver-spooned Rolex guy but I appreciate the fact that my father had to buy his first Rolex in pieces: The watch itself first, and the bracelet when he had the money. This was over 40 years ago.

That particular Day-Date is treasured because it reminds me of how my family got started.

Despite growing up around them, I don't know much about Rolex watches and have only recently started learning about them. I am sure I will learn a great deal from the forum members.

JJ Irani · 29 November 2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Timascus

Hi Folks,

I grew up in a Rolex family and own a few of them by virtue of gifts. Some may think me a silver-spooned Rolex guy but I appreciate the fact that my father had to buy his first Rolex in pieces: The watch itself first, and the bracelet when he had the money. This was over 40 years ago.

That particular Day-Date is treasured because it reminds me of how my family got started.

Despite growing up around them, I don't know much about Rolex watches and have only recently started learning about them. I am sure I will learn a great deal from the forum members.

Hi Timascus,

Beautiful first post...very sentimental. A big welcome to TRF. You certainly will get to learn a lot from many of these members here who can be very helpful.

Try and post some pics of your watches. We'd love to have a peek!

Cheers - JJ

Uncle-AJ · 29 November 2006, 04:35 AM

Hello Timascus and a big warm welcome to TRF.

Alcan · 29 November 2006, 09:56 AM

Hi Timascus, welcome aboard.

padi56 · 3 December 2006, 06:12 AM

Welcome to TRF Timascus,thats a great story.

madformac · 3 December 2006, 06:25 AM

Welcome aboard Timascus!

Timascus · 4 December 2006, 04:49 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

I'll post some photos after the holidays. I'm hoping Santa will bring me a new digital camera.

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 04:52 AM

Welcome to TRF, Tim. Great story about watches you will always treasure.

Glad you found our merry madhouse. Keep posting and do post a pic after Santa leaves. I assume you've been a good boy this year to deserve the goodies you want.

Prince · 4 December 2006, 06:11 AM

Welcome to TRF, Timascus. Enjoy your time here!

Goodwatch · 4 December 2006, 06:29 AM

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Thanks for the welcome.

I'll post some photos after the holidays. I'm hoping Santa will bring me a new digital camera.

You can always take the pics with your old digital camera

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 06:47 AM

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You can always take the pics with you old digital camera

Just like a Dutchie. Presumptuous as usual.

Goodwatch · 4 December 2006, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Just like a Dutchie. Presumptuous as usual.

No Ed the lawyer, he wrote NEW digital camera. This can mean two things: a. he doesn't want Santa to bring him an old camera or b. he already has a camera and that would be old compared to the (new) one he hopes Santa will bring him. Am I clear now?

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 07:01 AM

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No Ed the lawyer, he wrote NEW digital camera. This can mean two things: a. he doesn't want Santa to bring him an old camera or b. he already has a camera and that would be old compared to the (new) one he hopes Santa will bring him. Am I clear now?

Clear as mud. The third option is: he does not presently own a digital camera and he is hoping for a NIB digital camera as his first one.

Take the blinders off, pal. Consider ALL your options.

Goodwatch · 4 December 2006, 07:10 AM

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Clear as mud. The third option is: he does not presently own a digital camera and he is hoping for a NIB digital camera as his first one.

Take the blinders off, pal. Consider ALL your options.

Yes, option a. As I said, he doesn't want Santa to bring him an old camera

Is there an opening at you office Ed? I can start as a gofer and work my way up to a full partner

(In a week or so).

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 07:17 AM

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Yes, option a. As I said, he doesn't want Santa to bring him an old camera

Is there an opening at you office Ed? I can start as a gofer and work my way up to a full partner

(In a week or so).

Did it ever occur to you that we may be talking past each other and neither one of us understands what the other is saying? What a question. Of course that would never occur to you.

You started with a presumption that he already owns a digital camera. I made no such presumption. That is only one of the possibilities. Another possibility is that he does not currently own a digital camera and would like a NIB one. I do not beleive you considered that possibility initially.

Goodwatch · 4 December 2006, 07:33 AM

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Did it ever occur to you that we may be talking past each other and neither one of us understands what the other is saying? What a question. Of course that would never occur to you.

You started with a presumption that he already owns a digital camera. I made no such presumption. That is only one of the possibilities. Another possibility is that he does not currently own a digital camera and would like a NIB one. I do not beleive you considered that possibility initially.

Before we had colour TV sets we called TV’s just that, TV’s. Not black-and-white TV’s, just TV’s. It was after the introduction of colour TV’s that people started to make the distinction. Our witness clearly stated that he wants a NEW camera. See the distinction? New vs. used, or old? If he doesn’t own a camera now, he would just ask for a camera. Not new, not old, just a camera. With the use of the word NEW, a distinction is made. So I stick to my first answer. (What a load of bollocks)

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Before we had colour TV sets we called TV’s just that, TV’s. Not black-and-white TV’s, just TV’s. It was after the introduction of colour TV’s that people started to make the distinction. Our witness clearly stated that he wants a NEW camera. See the distinction? New vs. used, or old? If he doesn’t own a camera now, he would just ask for a camera. Not new, not old, just a camera. With the use of the word NEW, a distinction is made. So I stick to my first answer. (What a load of bollocks)

My point exactly!!!

Goodwatch · 4 December 2006, 07:51 AM

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My point exactly!!!

I gather you fold Ed?

Oh gawd, how I love this place! And now for a good cheese steak and an ice cold brewskie

Rockrolex · 4 December 2006, 08:14 AM

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I gather you fold Ed?

Oh gawd, how I love this place! And now for a good cheese steak and an ice cold brewskie

See, now I'm guilty of presuming. I presumed you were commenting on your last response. Was I wrong? Methinks not.

29 November 2006, 03:19 AM	#1
Timascus Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 78	Good Day from a New Member Hi Folks, I grew up in a Rolex family and own a few of them by virtue of gifts. Some may think me a silver-spooned Rolex guy but I appreciate the fact that my father had to buy his first Rolex in pieces: The watch itself first, and the bracelet when he had the money. This was over 40 years ago. That particular Day-Date is treasured because it reminds me of how my family got started. Despite growing up around them, I don't know much about Rolex watches and have only recently started learning about them. I am sure I will learn a great deal from the forum members.

29 November 2006, 04:35 AM	#3
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Timascus Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 78	Thanks for the welcome. I'll post some photos after the holidays. I'm hoping Santa will bring me a new digital camera.

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