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11 August 2015, 11:11 AM
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Location: AZ
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Formal Introduction
I know I have posted a few times already but I never really took the time to introduce myself.
My name is Rich and just like you all I am fascinated with Rolex watches. Ever since I was a little boy looking at my Uncles gold presidential I always wanted one. I own a small printing business where we do Screen printing, heat printing, embroidery and graphic design. As I side job/hobby I am into photography. Many years ago about 15 to be exact I sold my Rolex DateJust two tone gold/silver to purchase a wedding ring for my wife. I was able to sell my watch to add to what I already had saved up and bought her a nice ring. This past year out of the blue I started getting the rolex bug. Well we talked about it and times are much better now and she told me to go ahead and purchase a watch. I just purchased an explorer II over the weekend and will be picking it up tomorrow from the jewelers. I was able to wear it for a couple of days but I had to drop it off this morning because they were going to refinish the bezel, the black paint was a little faded. So that is my story and I look forward to getting to know you all and learn from many of you. Its been a long time since I had a Rolex and it seems like many things have changed especially prices WOW!! Cheers! |
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11 August 2015, 11:36 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: NH
Watch: 116400GV 124060
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Hey Rich, welcome. Make sure to post a pic of the new ExII. Mike
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11 August 2015, 11:50 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Jason
Location: USA
Watch: Sea Dweller
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Welcome.....
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11 August 2015, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
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Bienvenido to the Rolex madness! Where in AZ are you?
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11 August 2015, 11:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,515
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Welcome, Rich and congrats on your new watch.
Can't wait to see some pics of it when you get it back from the jeweler! |
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11 August 2015, 11:59 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 28,423
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Welcome. From one Rich to another. Congrats in advance and don't forget the photos.
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11 August 2015, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Marc
Location: SoCal
Watch: Not enough ;-)
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Welcome Rich !
Lot's to read here And . . . feel free to ask
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11 August 2015, 12:11 PM
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Welcome!
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11 August 2015, 12:28 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,852
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Welcome to TRF, don't forget to post a picture of the Explorer once you get it back.
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11 August 2015, 12:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: AZ
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Thanks for all the warm welcomes!!!
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11 August 2015, 12:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CA, USA
Watch: Out!!!
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Welcome to the forum...and the madness that is TRF!
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11 August 2015, 12:53 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Welcome Rich, and congratulations on your Explorer!
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11 August 2015, 12:55 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Location: USA
Watch: 126600, 116500LN
Posts: 12,834
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You'll like it here, it rocks!!
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11 August 2015, 01:12 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 8,971
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Welcome to TRF and congrats on getting that Explorer II. Don't forget to post some pics.... we all love pics around here.
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11 August 2015, 01:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: AZ
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I will make sure to post pics once I get it back.
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11 August 2015, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Dave
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11 August 2015, 01:40 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
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Congrats on the purchase!
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11 August 2015, 02:22 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
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Posts: 25,237
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Welcome to TRF!
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11 August 2015, 02:27 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
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11 August 2015, 03:23 PM
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Welcome aboard Rich!
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11 August 2015, 04:09 PM
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Welcome!
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11 August 2015, 04:12 PM
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11 August 2015, 05:10 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Welcome to TRF!
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11 August 2015, 05:29 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Rocky
Location: Australia
Watch: Grail:Bluesy
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Welcome Rich. Nice Intro!
Was there a particular reason why you chose the Explorer as your "re-entry" watch?
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11 August 2015, 06:03 PM
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I my wife wanted me to get a gold and silver sub with the blue bezel and dial and I almost did. Here is the story. I went shopping around and I went to one jewelry store. They had the exact one my wife likes it they were going to put a new crystal and a new bezel insert and then sell it. Other thsn those two minor issues the watch was near mint. The last told me $4500. I almost put money down but thought let me check around for an explorer and I'll be back. They were going to service it anyway. This was on a Thursday. Well Saturday after talking with my wife she convinced me to get the more flashy Rolex. I called to the lady and she was not there. I asked the gentleman of I could go down and buy from him. Well it was sold and the gentleman told it sold the the same day and that she had priced it way to low. I guess she got in trouble for that and I kicked myself in the butt for not pulling the trigger that day. So i called around and only one Jewlery store had a used explorer II they had just got it and serviced it and put it out on display. I rushed over there and almost lost it to a lady who was just about to buy it but decided on a datejust. Sooooo I pulled the trigger on what I thought was a good deal. They had it priced at $3950 and sold it to me for $3900 + tax. My top choice was the 42mm explorer II because I just love the size and updated look and band. I can always upgrade later. That's the story. |
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11 August 2015, 06:05 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Location: Sydney
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Welcome to TRF ,
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11 August 2015, 06:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 15,802
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Hi Rich. Welcome!
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11 August 2015, 06:27 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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welcome aboard and enjoy!
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11 August 2015, 07:27 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
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Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
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Welcome Rich and congrats!
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11 August 2015, 08:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Real Name: Ken
Location: GMT -5
Watch: 16610
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Welcome, Rich! If you have the "Rolex bug" you'll fit in just fine here! Be warned though....we are a bunch of enablers here and one watch can turn into many watches. It's just how we roll! !!!!
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