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20 April 2017, 07:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
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Ok, here is a serious thread
Now... for a little background... I sold my EXPII to my cousin, someone just out of the military with not a lot of money, but had saved up for a Rolex; I sold it to him at a pretty heavy discount and now he wears it proudly
 I placed the order for my SS DJ41, but unless it shows up tomorrow (let's hope!) I won't have it at the GTG this weekend.  I even posted a thread of wearing the Rolex receipt on my wrist and said I was wearing that (I'm a funny guy).  But here is a HUGE shout out to TRF:I have received FIVE (5) offers, from TRFers, OFFERING TO LEND ME THEIR ROLEX UNTIL MINE COMES IN. I am wearing Danny's (Danny83) Bronze Tudor this weekend, but I had offers from people I HAD NEVER MET, asking for my address to ship me one of their watches. Now, this is NOT just someone going to the GTG, a couple were from people on the other side of the country I had never met, and said I could keep their watch until Mine arrived... which could be months. I took a moment today to think about this.... Wow.... These guys were willing to ship someone they had no idea who I am, ready to send me their watch worth THOUSANDS of dollars.... Just... Wow.... To Steve, you have created a wonderful community. Where else but TRF would something like this happen? To Abdullah in New Mexico, and Trace, and Danny, and a couple others (that preferred to remain anonymous) Thank you for the incredible offer and may your GOD go with you. 
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20 April 2017, 08:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: DM
Location: USA
Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling
Posts: 8,795
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 The BEST I have heard today in my little ole' world, no...... all month, even if it is over cyberspace! Fabulous forum here.Great pals, you're so lucky! How selfless of them. Have a great time this weekend; enjoy, celebrating friendships and new job! Blessings, DM
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20 April 2017, 08:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: gus
Location: East Coast
Watch: APK & sometimes Y
Posts: 26,046
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Good stuff Paul.
So many class acts to found here on TRF.
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20 April 2017, 08:16 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 16610M
Posts: 10,518
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A great forum indeed.. I thought Abdullah was in Arkansas.. just slip Jocke a Mickey and take his for a week
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20 April 2017, 08:25 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,634
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Wow, I lent my mate my DJ after a few beers one night, because he was seriously considering buying one.
It felt like I had cut my arm off when I got home. Was so worried he would lose it, couldn't wait to get it back few days later. Kudos |
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20 April 2017, 08:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Earl
Location: Philadelphia
Watch: PP 5170g
Posts: 162
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That's awesome! Great community here.
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20 April 2017, 08:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Montreal, QC
Posts: 1,256
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God bless!
I'll lend you my SubC if you want - just hit me up! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN] |
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20 April 2017, 08:43 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
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 It was Mohammad in New Mexico.... You are right, Abdullah is in Arkansas. Here I am trying to give a shout out to the guy and I get his name wrong  I apologize, Mohammad. (I am such a dorklehead.... )
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20 April 2017, 08:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Way out there...
Posts: 367
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Yet another reason why I am so happy to be a part of this forum...Really great people here.
There is not one single day that I visit (and I visit multiple times per day) that I don't either learn something, laugh, marvel, or admire gestures of true kindness and support. Griswald |
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20 April 2017, 08:48 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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Once again; this is why I love my virtual family. Class act!
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20 April 2017, 08:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: FL
Watch: platinum sub
Posts: 15,884
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Class acts. But paul you are not any member you are obviously a class act yourself
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20 April 2017, 08:53 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
Posts: 24,907
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Having met more than a handful of members personally myself, I couldn't agree more Paul. We have a core group of top notch individuals here, whom are above and beyond.
 Have a great time in Sin City, maybe next year I will attend and meet you all...
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20 April 2017, 08:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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That's awesome! Can't beat TRF
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20 April 2017, 08:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Good to read this, especially after a rough day
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20 April 2017, 08:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Thanks for posting this thread Paul. It made my day.
This forum is simply the best. What more can be said. We laugh together. We celebrate incomings and life accomplishments together. And we share those sad occasions that affect us all sooner or later when family members of all varieties are sick or pass on. I feel privileged to be a member.
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20 April 2017, 09:00 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,245
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Ok, here is a serious thread
Quote:
 PS- You have to drive over to pick one up, I don't do Rolex deliveries.
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20 April 2017, 09:05 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
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PFFFFFFTTTTTTtttttt.... Forget it Larry! The other's promised hand delivery by a beautiful woman!!!!!!  P.S. I was at Ben Bridge today, they get their deliveries in tomorrow. Kim spoke with corporate and there is a CHANCE mine will come in  (I think it really will be the first in the country!!!). Keep an eye on your phone, if it does, want to meet me there after work and pick it up? 
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20 April 2017, 09:08 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
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✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron. |
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20 April 2017, 09:16 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2014
Real Name: The Enabler
Location: South Cackalacky
Watch: me crash my bike
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20 April 2017, 09:44 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Mohammad
Location: New Mexico, USA
Watch: PP 5711
Posts: 162
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No need for the Thank you or for the Apology Paul. Thank you for being such a great guy and I'm very happy to be apart of this wonderful community.
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20 April 2017, 09:56 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 126600, 116500LN
Posts: 12,843
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Not surprised in the least with this crew Paul, enjoy the trip sir!
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20 April 2017, 10:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Real Name: Mik
Location: USA
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Nice. Definitely the best place on the net....even with Paul! ;-)
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20 April 2017, 10:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Dirty South
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Yes! This is an amazing community!
Paul, you are a BIG part of what makes it so great! Thank you for all you do |
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20 April 2017, 10:55 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Rocky
Location: Australia
Watch: Grail:Bluesy
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Pretty impressive stuff, but not a surprise really to those who have been around here a while.
The people who think a Rolex Forum is nothing but an ego-massage for rich status-seekers would be pretty blown away.
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20 April 2017, 05:39 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: down by the river
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Considering that most online forums are cesspools of trolling and stupidity, the people here are definitely a cut above the rest
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20 April 2017, 05:51 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Paris, France
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Very nice! Well done, TRF, thank you, Steve, the mods & members. |
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20 April 2017, 06:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
Posts: 3,219
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Anyone would be will to help out such a top notch person!
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20 April 2017, 06:37 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Peter
Location: Sydney
Watch: The Game
Posts: 17,409
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Another great TRF moment, hope your watch comes in tomorrow.
Have a great time in Vegas Paul
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20 April 2017, 11:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Piedmont, CA
Watch: various vintage
Posts: 2,272
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Wow, such a cool gesture by a number of forumites. I didn't even know this was an issue, so kudos are in order.
Paul, if you're out of underwear, I can send you a care package. 
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