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Wolfgang427 · 28 August 2006, 02:55 PM

Hello, my name is Wolfgang Varela. I collect all different types of Rolex watches. I have been collecting since I was 16. I'm a regular on the other forums (TZ & WN), but wanted to expand my horizons. Anyway, its great to be here and I hope I can help contribute my knowledge to everyone as well as learn from everyone here. Thanks.

JJ Irani · 28 August 2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Hello, my name is Wolfgang Varela. I collect all different types of Rolex watches. I have been collecting since I was 16. I'm a regular on the other forums (TZ & WN), but wanted to expand my horizons. Anyway, its great to be here and I hope I can help contribute my knowledge to everyone as well as learn from everyone here. Thanks.

Hello Wolfgang,

A big welcome to TRF. We would love to see some nice pics of your collection.

Thanks & cheers - JJ

padi56 · 28 August 2006, 05:58 PM

Welcome to TRF Wolfgang hope you like our happy band.

Uncle-AJ · 28 August 2006, 07:35 PM

Great to have you aboard Wolfgang, maybe you can tell us a thing or two about Rolex.

Prince · 28 August 2006, 09:35 PM

Welcome to TRF, Wolfgang. Enjoy!

C.J. · 29 August 2006, 12:53 AM

Welcome to TRF, Wolfgang

Where in Jersey are you? I'm just outside of Atlantic City

29 August 2006, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Welcome to TRF, Wolfgang

Where in Jersey are you? I'm just outside of Atlantic City

Hey Craig... just a thought but you won't find Kokomo there.

Wolfgang427 · 29 August 2006, 02:06 AM

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm in north Jersey by the George Washinghton bridge, CJ. Let me start by posting my late 50's TT-Datejust. This watch has been in my family since 1978. It belonged to my brother, when he passed away, I got it. I had it completely restored to like new back in 89. One day when I'm gone my son will get it. I will post more pic's of my collection as time goes by, as I'm in the process of updating all my photo's .

JJ Irani · 29 August 2006, 04:20 AM

Very nice, Wolfgang!!

Otis · 29 August 2006, 09:01 AM

Hey there Wolfgang!
Nice DJ you've got there, I love the markers & the hands on it!

C.J. · 29 August 2006, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Hey Craig... just a thought but you won't find Kokomo there.

Kokomo's in your head, bro. The scenery is just a bonus

C.J. · 29 August 2006, 10:08 AM

Great watch, Wolfgang

I have alot of family up north, Newark and Holmdel

mailman · 29 August 2006, 11:38 AM

Nice watch Wolfgang.

Welcome to TRF.

jhnnyjr100 · 1 September 2006, 10:30 PM

Hi Wolfgang! I too am new to the forum(so far it looks great) and to ROLEX as I just ordered one last week!!

Who restored your watch?
Was it ROLEX or a private jeweler..or... ?
thnx
-j

Uncle-AJ · 1 September 2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm in north Jersey by the George Washinghton bridge, CJ. Let me start by posting my late 50's TT-Datejust. This watch has been in my family since 1978. It belonged to my brother, when he passed away, I got it. I had it completely restored to like new back in 89. One day when I'm gone my son will get it. I will post more pic's of my collection as time goes by, as I'm in the process of updating all my photo's .

That's a beautiful looking watch Wolfgang with lots of sentimental value.

Wolfgang427 · 2 September 2006, 12:50 PM

Thanks again for the nice comments on my DJ. Johnny, the watch was restored at the NYC-RSC. I beleive they no longer restore these because lack of parts.

Mrdi · 2 September 2006, 01:03 PM

A wolf,,
Among all these sheep
and lambs.
You'll have a great time here
Welcommen.

Mrdi

jhnnyjr100 · 2 September 2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfgang427

Hello, my name is Wolfgang Varela. I collect all different types of Rolex watches. I have been collecting since I was 16. I'm a regular on the other forums (TZ & WN), but wanted to expand my horizons. Anyway, its great to be here and I hope I can help contribute my knowledge to everyone as well as learn from everyone here. Thanks.

Hi Wolfgang!
I'm new folk as well... welcome.

Interested in hearing your (and everyone's) opinions on/descriptions of these books:

The Rolex Report : by Brozek
The Best of Time:Rolex Wristwatches:An Unauthorized History by Dowling & Hess
Rolex Collecting Wristwatches by Patrizzi

Just ordered the second one...
(sounded pretty good and I enjoyed Dowling's web site ).

THNX!!
johnny

jhnnyjr100 · 4 September 2006, 08:55 AM

... just ordered Brozek's book as well.

mike · 4 September 2006, 10:50 AM

Wow Wolfgang! That is a stunning piece!

roadcarver · 4 September 2006, 11:03 AM

Welcome Wolfgang! I guarantee that you will enjoy your stay here as the rest of the members made me feel when I joined a few weeks ago.

Your watch does have memories... as for RSC restoration I thought Rolex always restores watches even vintages?

Wolfgang427 · 4 September 2006, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone once again. Its great to be here. John I would read as much as possible of all those books you mentioned as they are loaded with wonderful history of Rolex watches. You never really stop learning about these marvelous timepieces. Roadcarver according to the USA RSC watches that are over 30-years old are no longer serviced by them as they have run out of key parts(ie: dials, hands, mov't parts, ect.) There are exceptions to the rule, but not usually. Thus your at the mercy of finding your own watchmaker and even worse finding parts. There is also a rumor that Rolex Geneva will come out with a Vintage Center sometime in the near future to restore older Rolex's by making new parts for them and restoring them to factory standards, much like Mercedes-Benz and others have done. I would not hold my breath if I were you waiting for that to happen.

roadcarver · 4 September 2006, 01:18 PM

Thanks wolfgang for the insight.

My wife has a 6618 that may need a new dial... hoping that they can still restore it if needed.

jhnnyjr100 · 4 September 2006, 11:12 PM

Thanks Wolfgang.. I will read as much as possible and have fun doing it!!

Prince · 4 September 2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jhnnyjr100

... just ordered Brozek's book as well.

Good deal! It is essential reading for anyone interested in Rolex watches, the history of the company, and how to spot fakes (some newer members should have read this book before posting "Is this real or a fake" kinds of questions.

jhnnyjr100 · 5 September 2006, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the info Allan!
.. and by the way Wolfgang:
beautiful watch in wonderful condition & great pic.

mailman · 5 September 2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jhnnyjr100

Thanks for the info Allan!
.. and by the way Wolfgang:
beautiful watch in wonderful condition & great pic.

Going from your last name, I'd say we have another paisano in our midst.

coco · 30 September 2006, 04:17 AM

Hello Wolfgang,i M A New Member And From Mid New Jersey Too.

28 August 2006, 02:55 PM	#1
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	New guy from New Jersey. Hello, my name is Wolfgang Varela. I collect all different types of Rolex watches. I have been collecting since I was 16. I'm a regular on the other forums (TZ & WN), but wanted to expand my horizons. Anyway, its great to be here and I hope I can help contribute my knowledge to everyone as well as learn from everyone here. Thanks.

28 August 2006, 05:58 PM	#3
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28 August 2006, 07:35 PM	#4
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Great to have you aboard Wolfgang, maybe you can tell us a thing or two about Rolex. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

28 August 2006, 09:35 PM	#5
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Welcome to TRF, Wolfgang. Enjoy! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 August 2006, 12:53 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, Wolfgang Where in Jersey are you? I'm just outside of Atlantic City __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

29 August 2006, 04:20 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Very nice, Wolfgang!! __________________ 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!!

29 August 2006, 09:01 AM	#10
Otis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2006 Real Name: Urs Location: QLD AU Watch: Omega x 2 Posts: 2,046	Hey there Wolfgang! Nice DJ you've got there, I love the markers & the hands on it! __________________ Rock the Casbah!

29 August 2006, 10:08 AM	#12
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Great watch, Wolfgang I have alot of family up north, Newark and Holmdel __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

29 August 2006, 11:38 AM	#13
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,378	Nice watch Wolfgang. Welcome to TRF. __________________ JJ

1 September 2006, 10:30 PM	#14
jhnnyjr100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Johnny Jr. Location: pasadena,CA Watch: DJ turn o graph Posts: 70	who does restorations?? Hi Wolfgang! I too am new to the forum(so far it looks great) and to ROLEX as I just ordered one last week!! Who restored your watch? Was it ROLEX or a private jeweler..or... ? thnx -j

2 September 2006, 12:50 PM	#16
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Thanks again for the nice comments on my DJ. Johnny, the watch was restored at the NYC-RSC. I beleive they no longer restore these because lack of parts.

2 September 2006, 01:03 PM	#17
Mrdi Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Posts: 3,478	A wolf,, Among all these sheep and lambs. You'll have a great time here Welcommen. Mrdi Last edited by Mrdi; 4 September 2006 at 11:35 AM..

4 September 2006, 08:55 AM	#19
jhnnyjr100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Johnny Jr. Location: pasadena,CA Watch: DJ turn o graph Posts: 70	ps ... just ordered Brozek's book as well.

4 September 2006, 10:50 AM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Wow Wolfgang! That is a stunning piece!

4 September 2006, 11:03 AM	#21
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Welcome Welcome Wolfgang! I guarantee that you will enjoy your stay here as the rest of the members made me feel when I joined a few weeks ago. Your watch does have memories... as for RSC restoration I thought Rolex always restores watches even vintages?

4 September 2006, 12:47 PM	#22
Wolfgang427 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,590	Thanks everyone once again. Its great to be here. John I would read as much as possible of all those books you mentioned as they are loaded with wonderful history of Rolex watches. You never really stop learning about these marvelous timepieces. Roadcarver according to the USA RSC watches that are over 30-years old are no longer serviced by them as they have run out of key parts(ie: dials, hands, mov't parts, ect.) There are exceptions to the rule, but not usually. Thus your at the mercy of finding your own watchmaker and even worse finding parts. There is also a rumor that Rolex Geneva will come out with a Vintage Center sometime in the near future to restore older Rolex's by making new parts for them and restoring them to factory standards, much like Mercedes-Benz and others have done. I would not hold my breath if I were you waiting for that to happen.

4 September 2006, 01:18 PM	#23
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	crossing my fingers Thanks wolfgang for the insight. My wife has a 6618 that may need a new dial... hoping that they can still restore it if needed.

4 September 2006, 11:12 PM	#24
jhnnyjr100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Johnny Jr. Location: pasadena,CA Watch: DJ turn o graph Posts: 70	Thanks Wolfgang.. I will read as much as possible and have fun doing it!!

5 September 2006, 11:24 AM	#26
jhnnyjr100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Johnny Jr. Location: pasadena,CA Watch: DJ turn o graph Posts: 70	Thanks for the info Allan! .. and by the way Wolfgang: beautiful watch in wonderful condition & great pic.

30 September 2006, 04:17 AM	#28
coco "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: usa Posts: 5	Hello Wolfgang,i M A New Member And From Mid New Jersey Too.

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