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GradyPhilpott · 25 September 2008, 06:40 AM

I just wanted to introduce myself.

I bought an Explorer a couple of day ago.

It's my first Rolex.

I enjoy reading about others' experience and contributing some of my own.

I belong to two other watch boards and own many more modest brands.

Speaking of modesty, the Explorer strikes me as being sort of the quiet, elegant, but tough member of the Rolex Family.

Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously.

HockeyBrand · 25 September 2008, 06:49 AM

Congrats! It looks great on ya!

karmatp · 25 September 2008, 07:02 AM

Very nice, congrats. I have been wearing Rolex watches for quite a while and nobody in my family even has a clue, except my wife of course who see large withdraws from our checking account.

I like you, prefer it that way, I wear a Rolex because I love them, not for anyone else. You have a beautiful watch their, enjoy.

JohnEaton · 25 September 2008, 07:06 AM

Howdy back....

And welcome to TRF

RE: Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously.

So what did the psychiatrist have to say about your purchase of a Rolex?

Enquiring minds want to know

GradyPhilpott · 25 September 2008, 07:15 AM

Thank you, all.

The good doctor was interested in my reasons for having purchased it, but had no comment, except that he thought it was an elegant design.

He never wears a watch and I honestly think that he doesn't even own one.

Art161 · 25 September 2008, 07:16 AM

Welcome to TRF, Grady. That watch is great therapy for whatever ails you!

GradyPhilpott · 25 September 2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art161

Welcome to TRF, Grady. That watch is great therapy for whatever ails you!

You're absolutely right and that's the conclusion we both came to.

I have not regretted my purchase for even one second, even though I spent the entire afternoon after getting it home almost completely without words to express my feelings.

buz-lh · 25 September 2008, 07:35 AM

Congrats and welcome Grady. You have a classic.

JohnEaton · 25 September 2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art161

Welcome to TRF, Grady. That watch is great therapy for whatever ails you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You're absolutely right and that's the conclusion we both came to.

I have not regretted my purchase for even one second, even though I spent the entire afternoon after getting it home almost completely without words to express my feelings.

Grady, you will probably find over time that you need more and more therapy...

WIS is both contagious and dangerous, avoid conversations with JJ or you may need more therapy very quickly

Bisquitlips · 25 September 2008, 08:24 AM

There is NOTHING like a Rolex! Nothing!

Tools · 25 September 2008, 08:40 AM

Welcome to the Forum..

The Explorer has one of the most recognized dials in the world..

I also think it is one of the best designed.... The original Subs came with that dial and I wish they still did............

GradyPhilpott · 25 September 2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

WIS is both contagious and dangerous, avoid conversations with JJ or you may need more therapy very quickly

Tell me about it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

There is NOTHING like a Rolex!

I am coming to that conclusion, too.

I have seen the light!

Z-Sub · 25 September 2008, 08:53 AM

Congrats.
I had to agree, after pulling the trigger for my first Rollie,
the bullet just kept coming out and has not stopped since

Atlanta · 25 September 2008, 08:56 AM

What a classic - it looks great.

C. Davidson · 25 September 2008, 04:29 PM

Welcome to TRF. Congratulations on your Explorer, a true classic!

CPCC · 25 September 2008, 04:31 PM

welcome and congrats

Road Warrior · 26 September 2008, 11:28 AM

Welcome to TRF! Very nice Explorer!

Ivy League · 26 September 2008, 11:35 AM

I've always loved that Explorer.
Welcome aboard.

busa180 · 26 September 2008, 12:13 PM

Welcome to the forum,and superb watch. It has a great pedigree and history, hell it was the first to the top of Everest.

GinGinD · 26 September 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously.

My psychiatrist wears a Cellini. Wonder what that says about him.

Jeannie

areyes926 · 26 September 2008, 12:52 PM

Congrats! And I am telling you ahead of time that it will not be your last :).

GradyPhilpott · 26 September 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GinGinD

My psychiatrist wears a Cellini. Wonder what that says about him.
Jeannie

Anal retentive.

Just kidding.

I like quartz, too, but I'll leave that technology to the Japanese.

Thanks to you all for the warm welcome!

JJ Irani · 26 September 2008, 12:55 PM

Congrats - beauty in all that simplicity!!

sys12345 · 26 September 2008, 12:56 PM

Grady, congrats again on the Explorer!

Good to see u here too!

GradyPhilpott · 26 September 2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by areyes926

Congrats! And I am telling you ahead of time that it will not be your last

I know that's true, even though I don't know what, when, or how.

It's creepy, but in a good way.

Hey, sys and JJ!

I'm getting around!

eric23 · 27 September 2008, 12:49 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF!

GradyPhilpott · 27 September 2008, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I like quartz, too, but I'll leave that technology to the Japanese.

Whoops! I forgot. I own two Swiss quartz watches and I love them.

What was I thinking?

Quicksilver · 27 September 2008, 01:00 AM

Very good choice for a first Rolex - the Explorer is a proven classic. Enjoy

GradyPhilpott · 27 September 2008, 01:03 AM

Thank you, Quicksilver.

BigHat · 27 September 2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

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Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously.

Congrats.

Only thing different about you and us, is watches are driving us to the psychiatrist and you had a head start.

25 September 2008, 06:40 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 16570 Posts: 34,368	Howdy I just wanted to introduce myself. I bought an Explorer a couple of day ago. It's my first Rolex. I enjoy reading about others' experience and contributing some of my own. I belong to two other watch boards and own many more modest brands. Speaking of modesty, the Explorer strikes me as being sort of the quiet, elegant, but tough member of the Rolex Family. Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously.

25 September 2008, 07:02 AM	#3
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Very nice, congrats. I have been wearing Rolex watches for quite a while and nobody in my family even has a clue, except my wife of course who see large withdraws from our checking account. I like you, prefer it that way, I wear a Rolex because I love them, not for anyone else. You have a beautiful watch their, enjoy. __________________ My grails:

25 September 2008, 07:06 AM	#4
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	Howdy back.... And welcome to TRF RE: Even though I've worn it in public, I've only told two people in "real life" that I bought a Rolex--my best friend and my psychiatrist. Seriously. So what did the psychiatrist have to say about your purchase of a Rolex? Enquiring minds want to know __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

25 September 2008, 07:16 AM	#6
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Welcome to TRF, Grady. That watch is great therapy for whatever ails you! __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

25 September 2008, 07:35 AM	#8
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congrats and welcome Grady. You have a classic. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

25 September 2008, 06:49 AM	#2
HockeyBrand Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 265	Congrats! It looks great on ya!

25 September 2008, 07:15 AM	#5
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 16570 Posts: 34,368	Thank you, all. The good doctor was interested in my reasons for having purchased it, but had no comment, except that he thought it was an elegant design. He never wears a watch and I honestly think that he doesn't even own one.

25 September 2008, 08:24 AM	#10
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	There is NOTHING like a Rolex! Nothing! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

25 September 2008, 08:40 AM	#11
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,262	Welcome to the Forum.. The Explorer has one of the most recognized dials in the world.. I also think it is one of the best designed.... The original Subs came with that dial and I wish they still did............ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 September 2008, 08:53 AM	#13
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Congrats. I had to agree, after pulling the trigger for my first Rollie, the bullet just kept coming out and has not stopped since __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

25 September 2008, 08:56 AM	#14
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	What a classic - it looks great. __________________ Member# 14554

25 September 2008, 04:29 PM	#15
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	Welcome to TRF. Congratulations on your Explorer, a true classic! __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

25 September 2008, 04:31 PM	#16
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	welcome and congrats __________________

26 September 2008, 11:28 AM	#17
Road Warrior "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Brad Location: NC Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 378	Welcome to TRF! Very nice Explorer! __________________ Wearing a Rolex is perpetual bliss!

26 September 2008, 11:35 AM	#18
Ivy League Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116710LN Posts: 448	I've always loved that Explorer. Welcome aboard.

26 September 2008, 12:13 PM	#19
busa180 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Jerry Location: NY Watch: Granda's Posts: 312	Welcome to the forum,and superb watch. It has a great pedigree and history, hell it was the first to the top of Everest.

26 September 2008, 12:52 PM	#21
areyes926 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: L.A., Ca. Posts: 104	Congrats! And I am telling you ahead of time that it will not be your last :).

26 September 2008, 12:55 PM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congrats - beauty in all that simplicity!! __________________ 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!!

26 September 2008, 12:56 PM	#24
sys12345 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 286	Grady, congrats again on the Explorer! Good to see u here too! __________________ Cheers, sys12345

27 September 2008, 12:49 AM	#26
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Congrats and welcome to TRF!

27 September 2008, 01:00 AM	#28
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Very good choice for a first Rolex - the Explorer is a proven classic. Enjoy

27 September 2008, 01:03 AM	#29
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 16570 Posts: 34,368	Thank you, Quicksilver.

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