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JParm · 17 July 2019, 10:25 PM

Longtime member there, but haven't been visiting as much as I used to (I blame that on Rolexforums!). Seems like a lot of people are leaving or taking breaks from there; emailed with DON who used to sell straps there and he ran down the gamut of people being booted. Also not seeing too many posts as of late when I do visit.

Did I miss something, or are people just gravitating to other forums / blogs? Have the Hodinkees of the world taken over? TZ used to be my go-to watch site, and it's kind of sad to see it seemingly dying.

Knappo 1307 · 17 July 2019, 11:32 PM

TZ is a shithole....

Art 1 · 17 July 2019, 11:39 PM

People have been leaving there for years.

The PP mod there sent me a pm saying if I ever made a negative comment about pp watches that I would be banned. There were only to be nothing but positive posts about the brand. That was enough for me.

travisb · 18 July 2019, 12:19 AM

TZ has really gone way downhill over the years.
I never post there anymore and rarely venture to the site.
TRF is far and away the best watch forum anywhere.
No need for TZ.

rolexinfl · 18 July 2019, 12:26 AM

Its pretty much 95% scams.

singe89 · 18 July 2019, 12:29 AM

TZ was my first watch forum but gave up on it a few years back. People, content and mods are much better over here.

Blansky · 18 July 2019, 12:33 AM

So sad.

Just kidding.

Dr. Robert · 18 July 2019, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

TZ is a shithole....

I heartily concur.

Mr.Rolex1 · 18 July 2019, 02:03 AM

It used to be cool like 20 years ago

dmb359 · 18 July 2019, 02:08 AM

I just assume watches on Timezone, Watchnet, or Chronocentric are all scams and never pursue them if I come across them on WR or something, lol.

ras47 · 18 July 2019, 02:27 AM

When I started researching the GMT Master I wanted I visited TimeZone and WatchYouSeek. Very disappointing. Then I found TRF and it was a breath of fresh air. A few members can be a bit salty, a little rough on noobs, but I don't offend easily. :) There is more knowledge here than on all those other sites combined, plus a sense of community. The members here are eager to share their accumulated wisdom, and the pics tell stories all by themselves.

TRF: ./

gmh1013 · 18 July 2019, 02:36 AM

I got banned from TZ for saying the word "Jewish" as in Happy Hanukkah.....I was told its looked down upon.....my reply by who? im part Jewish myself...a very small like 10 percent....never got a reply

Jocke · 18 July 2019, 02:39 AM

They was big 10 years ago then they ban me. Now you can see how it goes.

droptopman · 18 July 2019, 03:07 AM

Have not been on there for years.

GradyPhilpott · 18 July 2019, 03:11 AM

IBTL

TheVTCGuy · 18 July 2019, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

People have been leaving there for years.

The PP mod there sent me a pm saying if I ever made a negative comment about pp watches that I would be banned. There were only to be nothing but positive posts about the brand. That was enough for me.

This makes me want to join and post a negative comment about PP, just to get banned.

Jocke · 18 July 2019, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

This makes me want to join and post a negative comment about PP, just to get banned.

Whatever you post will ban you, so be careful. The positive (for you) is I can't made a fool of you there.

Art 1 · 18 July 2019, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

They was big 10 years ago then they ban me. Now you can see how it goes.

I remember

enjoythemusic · 18 July 2019, 06:20 AM

Many many years ago TZ was my first watch forum... around 1998 or so. As I recall they got bought out or something changed, things went to rubbish and we basically left. The good thing is private boards have become truly exceptional, invite-only and just for our close / closed group of friends.

Getting back to OT time zone, seems like most of the people pretty much no longer post there that I know and haven't posted there in a long time. Back in the day TZ was epic fun. Today, not so much.

Dr.Brian · 18 July 2019, 09:21 AM

I left there over 10 years ago. I don’t think I’m missing out on anything.

toxicavenger · 18 July 2019, 09:25 AM

Its been dead for a long time. Mods will ban you for blinking. Them and the Panerai forum flew south a long time ago.

Art 1 · 18 July 2019, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

This makes me want to join and post a negative comment about PP, just to get banned.

He was deleting all kinds of posts that were not the type that should have been, but things he just didn’t like. That’s fine. They got what they wanted. A dead forum.

JParm · 18 July 2019, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toxicavenger

Its been dead for a long time. Mods will ban you for blinking. Them and the Panerai forum flew south a long time ago.

Paneristi was always filled with hotheads. At least on TZ, people were inviting and shared knowledge (in the past, anyway).

brandrea · 18 July 2019, 10:55 AM

I guess I started at the top (here)

17 July 2019, 10:25 PM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	What's up with TimeZone? Longtime member there, but haven't been visiting as much as I used to (I blame that on Rolexforums!). Seems like a lot of people are leaving or taking breaks from there; emailed with DON who used to sell straps there and he ran down the gamut of people being booted. Also not seeing too many posts as of late when I do visit. Did I miss something, or are people just gravitating to other forums / blogs? Have the Hodinkees of the world taken over? TZ used to be my go-to watch site, and it's kind of sad to see it seemingly dying. __________________

18 July 2019, 02:08 AM	#10
dmb359 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Darren Location: Minneapolis Posts: 637	I just assume watches on Timezone, Watchnet, or Chronocentric are all scams and never pursue them if I come across them on WR or something, lol. __________________ @dmb359

18 July 2019, 02:27 AM	#11
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	When I started researching the GMT Master I wanted I visited TimeZone and WatchYouSeek. Very disappointing. Then I found TRF and it was a breath of fresh air. A few members can be a bit salty, a little rough on noobs, but I don't offend easily. :) There is more knowledge here than on all those other sites combined, plus a sense of community. The members here are eager to share their accumulated wisdom, and the pics tell stories all by themselves. TRF: ./ __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

18 July 2019, 02:39 AM	#13
Jocke 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,514	They was big 10 years ago then they ban me. Now you can see how it goes. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 July 2019, 03:07 AM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Have not been on there for years. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

17 July 2019, 11:32 PM	#2
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	TZ is a shithole....

17 July 2019, 11:39 PM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	People have been leaving there for years. The PP mod there sent me a pm saying if I ever made a negative comment about pp watches that I would be banned. There were only to be nothing but positive posts about the brand. That was enough for me.

18 July 2019, 12:19 AM	#4
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	TZ has really gone way downhill over the years. I never post there anymore and rarely venture to the site. TRF is far and away the best watch forum anywhere. No need for TZ.

18 July 2019, 12:26 AM	#5
rolexinfl "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: FL Posts: 663	Its pretty much 95% scams.

18 July 2019, 12:29 AM	#6
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,722	TZ was my first watch forum but gave up on it a few years back. People, content and mods are much better over here.

18 July 2019, 12:33 AM	#7
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,087	So sad. Just kidding.

18 July 2019, 02:03 AM	#9
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	It used to be cool like 20 years ago

18 July 2019, 02:36 AM	#12
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	I got banned from TZ for saying the word "Jewish" as in Happy Hanukkah.....I was told its looked down upon.....my reply by who? im part Jewish myself...a very small like 10 percent....never got a reply

18 July 2019, 03:11 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	IBTL __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

18 July 2019, 06:20 AM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,430	Many many years ago TZ was my first watch forum... around 1998 or so. As I recall they got bought out or something changed, things went to rubbish and we basically left. The good thing is private boards have become truly exceptional, invite-only and just for our close / closed group of friends. Getting back to OT time zone, seems like most of the people pretty much no longer post there that I know and haven't posted there in a long time. Back in the day TZ was epic fun. Today, not so much. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

18 July 2019, 09:21 AM	#20
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	I left there over 10 years ago. I don’t think I’m missing out on anything. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

18 July 2019, 09:25 AM	#21
toxicavenger "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Watch: Seiko's Posts: 2,563	Its been dead for a long time. Mods will ban you for blinking. Them and the Panerai forum flew south a long time ago.

18 July 2019, 10:55 AM	#24
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,666	I guess I started at the top (here)

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