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Dwyer Castor · 17 October 2006, 07:23 AM

I just joined the Forum. I find it's great to have a place where all Rolex watch enthusiasts can share & discuss their watches. As a watchmaker starting out in 1969, I found it a pleasure to repair all the mechanical watches that were available then. It was the mechanical watch's finest hour. The only common batery watch was the Accutron. There was such a great selection of high grade watches! I purchased my first Rolex in 1971, it was a SS DJ. I nearly purchased an Omega connie, but the Rolex appealed to me. That was back in the day when a Rolex was purchased for it's superb engineering, precision time keeping & durability. THEN they became a status symbol. Inflation and the ability to sell all the watches they could produce drove the prices up & up. The price stopped many from enjoying the pride of ownership in a fine timepeice. But the old adage "You get what you pay for" is as true today as it was when I purchased my first Rolex. The battery watches killed off many good mechanical watch companies. But there are still many good mechanical watches avaiable today. I personally like Mido (ETA movts.) for a reasonably priced mechanical watch. I have several and all have preformed well. But my real love is Rolex watches... As a "nut" for precision time keeping, you just can't beat a Rolex. However, the best time keeper in my collection is an Omega Geneve, 24 jewel. I have it running 3 to 4 seconds fast per week! A little better than any of my Rolex watches. The surge of battery watches in the late 70's made me leave watch repair for another career. I still work on my own watches. I now moonlight restoring antique clocks. The money I make fuels my purchase of antique clocks, interesting watches & another Rolex for my collection. As a watchmaker I'll be happy to answer any question regarding mechanical watches. I'm always glad to help other sharing the passion for high grade timepieces...

roadcarver · 17 October 2006, 07:41 AM

Welcome Dwyer! That is an awesome introduction, and having you on board would be a valuable resource to this forum!

Enjoy your stay.

mailman · 17 October 2006, 07:59 AM

Hey Dwyer. Welcome to TRF. That's one heck of an introduction. We're glad you found us and hope you can stick around and enjoy in the fun and discussions we have here. Thanks in advance for offering your assistance to our members.

Now, how about some pics of the goods?

mike · 17 October 2006, 09:01 AM

Hi Dwyer,
Wow! what a great intro!! Sure hope you enjoy yourself here!!

I'm sure your talents will be put to work in short order!!

C.J. · 17 October 2006, 09:40 AM

Hello, Dwyer and welcome to TRF. You sure know how to make an entrance

I'm glad you stopped in, as well as, looking forward to hearing and learning more from you

Launch Mini · 17 October 2006, 12:22 PM

Welcome aboard.
Great to see you join ( and keep joining in too)

Mark · 17 October 2006, 12:29 PM

Welcome sir !

Thank you for sharing with us and making a grand entrance to TRF. Looking forward to learning from your vast knowledge.

Rockrolex · 17 October 2006, 12:54 PM

What can I say but to add my warm welcome to TRF, Dwyer. Glad you found our merry madhouse and a great big thanks for your offer to act as a source of information. We can always use more help in that department.

So stick around and post often. How about some pics of your watch and clock collection. We love to see antique pieces here.

Uncle-AJ · 17 October 2006, 01:08 PM

What a great CV Dwyer............................you've got the job.

Welcome to TRF.

Rto · 17 October 2006, 02:04 PM

Welcome!

JJ Irani · 17 October 2006, 04:38 PM

Hi Dwyer,

Quite the flambuoyant entrance there, pal!! Some great info and a very nice post. Please post some pics of the goods.

Meanwhile, have yourself a ball on TRF and please share your knowledge with us from time to time.

Cheers - JJ

mailman · 17 October 2006, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

So stick around and post often. How about some pics of your watch and clock collection. We love to see antique pieces here.

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga

astcell · 17 October 2006, 07:58 PM

GREAT background! You are going to be like the doctor who goes to a party and gets to hear what is ailing everybody....

Earl · 17 October 2006, 11:03 PM

Dwyer, welcome to TRF where I hope you find it like home. Enjoy yourself and be sure to set us straight on the little things!

Enjoy your stay

Earl

Rockrolex · 17 October 2006, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga

Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it?

JJ Irani · 18 October 2006, 03:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

It's a good thing you said clock Ed or else you know who might have went gaga

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it?

Who? Who? Who?

mailman · 18 October 2006, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Do you think I should have made the "l" in clock bigger, Paul, just to be sure he sees it?

Please Ed, don't use the words clock, bigger and me in the same sentence around the BKL

Rockrolex · 18 October 2006, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Please Ed, don't use the words clock, bigger and me in the same sentence around the BKL

Oops, sorry, Paulie. Didn't mean to use the words, clock, bigger, and Paul in the same sentence. Uh, oh. Did it again, didn't I?

astcell · 18 October 2006, 01:11 PM

Dwyer, don't feel bad that we got off topic already -- in fact we lasted longer than usual!

Dwyer Castor · 19 October 2006, 02:19 AM

Again, thanks for such a warm welcome to the group!
I'll try to watch my spelling regarding cLocks...

best regards,
Dwyer

17 October 2006, 07:23 AM	#1
Dwyer Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Dwyer Castor Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 8	Hello to all... I just joined the Forum. I find it's great to have a place where all Rolex watch enthusiasts can share & discuss their watches. As a watchmaker starting out in 1969, I found it a pleasure to repair all the mechanical watches that were available then. It was the mechanical watch's finest hour. The only common batery watch was the Accutron. There was such a great selection of high grade watches! I purchased my first Rolex in 1971, it was a SS DJ. I nearly purchased an Omega connie, but the Rolex appealed to me. That was back in the day when a Rolex was purchased for it's superb engineering, precision time keeping & durability. THEN they became a status symbol. Inflation and the ability to sell all the watches they could produce drove the prices up & up. The price stopped many from enjoying the pride of ownership in a fine timepeice. But the old adage "You get what you pay for" is as true today as it was when I purchased my first Rolex. The battery watches killed off many good mechanical watch companies. But there are still many good mechanical watches avaiable today. I personally like Mido (ETA movts.) for a reasonably priced mechanical watch. I have several and all have preformed well. But my real love is Rolex watches... As a "nut" for precision time keeping, you just can't beat a Rolex. However, the best time keeper in my collection is an Omega Geneve, 24 jewel. I have it running 3 to 4 seconds fast per week! A little better than any of my Rolex watches. The surge of battery watches in the late 70's made me leave watch repair for another career. I still work on my own watches. I now moonlight restoring antique clocks. The money I make fuels my purchase of antique clocks, interesting watches & another Rolex for my collection. As a watchmaker I'll be happy to answer any question regarding mechanical watches. I'm always glad to help other sharing the passion for high grade timepieces...

17 October 2006, 07:41 AM	#2
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Welcome Dwyer! That is an awesome introduction, and having you on board would be a valuable resource to this forum! Enjoy your stay. __________________ I'm just a cook...

17 October 2006, 07:59 AM	#3
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,359	Hey Dwyer. Welcome to TRF. That's one heck of an introduction. We're glad you found us and hope you can stick around and enjoy in the fun and discussions we have here. Thanks in advance for offering your assistance to our members. Now, how about some pics of the goods? __________________ JJ

17 October 2006, 09:40 AM	#5
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Hello, Dwyer and welcome to TRF. You sure know how to make an entrance I'm glad you stopped in, as well as, looking forward to hearing and learning more from you __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

17 October 2006, 12:22 PM	#6
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,241	Welcome aboard. Great to see you join ( and keep joining in too) __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

17 October 2006, 09:01 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Dwyer, Wow! what a great intro!! Sure hope you enjoy yourself here!! I'm sure your talents will be put to work in short order!!

17 October 2006, 12:29 PM	#7
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Welcome sir ! Thank you for sharing with us and making a grand entrance to TRF. Looking forward to learning from your vast knowledge.

17 October 2006, 12:54 PM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,507	What can I say but to add my warm welcome to TRF, Dwyer. Glad you found our merry madhouse and a great big thanks for your offer to act as a source of information. We can always use more help in that department. So stick around and post often. How about some pics of your watch and clock collection. We love to see antique pieces here. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 October 2006, 01:08 PM	#9
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	What a great CV Dwyer............................you've got the job. Welcome to TRF. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

17 October 2006, 02:04 PM	#10
Rto "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Renato T. Location: Sunny Florida Watch: FPJ-AP-PP-Rolex Posts: 538	Welcome!

17 October 2006, 04:38 PM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Dwyer, Quite the flambuoyant entrance there, pal!! Some great info and a very nice post. Please post some pics of the goods. Meanwhile, have yourself a ball on TRF and please share your knowledge with us from time to time. Cheers - JJ __________________ 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!!

17 October 2006, 07:58 PM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	GREAT background! You are going to be like the doctor who goes to a party and gets to hear what is ailing everybody....

17 October 2006, 11:03 PM	#14
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Dwyer, welcome to TRF where I hope you find it like home. Enjoy yourself and be sure to set us straight on the little things! Enjoy your stay Earl

18 October 2006, 01:11 PM	#19
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Dwyer, don't feel bad that we got off topic already -- in fact we lasted longer than usual!

19 October 2006, 02:19 AM	#20
Dwyer Castor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Dwyer Castor Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 8	Thank you all for the warm welcome! Again, thanks for such a warm welcome to the group! I'll try to watch my spelling regarding cLocks... best regards, Dwyer

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