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dogzapper223 · 2 September 2017, 07:47 AM

Hi Friends,

I started a jewelry and watch shop, Timm's Jewelers, in Milwaukie, Oregon in 1966 and, as luck would have it I was offered a Rolex Agency in the late 1960s. The agency put me deeply in debt for a while, but by employing conservative business practices, I was able to pull it off.

I'll never forget our Rolex Rep coming in the store one day announcing the new Rolex 18K Presidential ... at a retail of $1,000. Holy Crap, who ever thought of such a thing??? But, I bought one and it sold about a week later

The President of Rolex International, Rene Denton, visited us every other year and he was a true gentleman. He became a friend.

My wife, Karen, and I worked side-by-side, and eventually we retired from our very successful store in 1992, at the age of 48 (her) and 49 (me). I knew we'd probably have ten good years and we've never regretted the decision to retire one little bit.

Now, twenty-five years later, we're 73 and 74 years of age and showing our age ... but our lives are still full of fun and love.

Story of a watch: About a year before we retired, I bought a Rolex 1601 and put a Submariner dial on it. I was deeply into international hunting at the time and the watch looked just right. And, of course, it went on trips to Zimbabwe, South Africa and the Yukon Territory with me.

After wearing the Rolex for about seven years, it stopped and I put it away in the safe.

About a month ago, I discovered my old Rolex in the safe. It was cool looking back on my relative youth and a cool watch.

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In truth, I'm kinda back into the Rolex mode now, so I'll probably just buy a new steel and gold from DavidSW or one of the other fine dealers here and put my old watch back in the safe. Anyway, that's kinda the plan for now.

Below is a photo of my Rolex ... Enjoy!

All the best,

Steve Timm

cjohns · 2 September 2017, 09:10 AM

Great story and I love the watch,,,cool stuff.

HL65 · 2 September 2017, 09:15 AM

Welcome to TRF!

dogzapper223 · 2 September 2017, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the warm welcome.

ejvette · 2 September 2017, 09:22 AM

Welcome and great piece

great story

El Cascarrabias · 2 September 2017, 09:37 AM

Welcome aboard!

Thanks for the story (and pictures). You have a very unique watch with a great history.

Hope you both continue to enjoy your retirement for many more years in good health.

drinkingeye · 2 September 2017, 10:05 AM

Thanks for sharing your history. Beautiful timepiece! Wishing you and your wife many many years in good health to enjoy life

theloxmyth · 2 September 2017, 10:16 AM

Welcome to TheRolexForum (TRF) Mr. Timm!

Thanks for sharing your story.

dogzapper223 · 2 September 2017, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theloxmyth

Welcome to TheRolexForum (TRF) Mr. Timm!

Thanks for sharing your story.

Hey, my friend, it's just plain Steve ... No Mr. needed

Steve

dogzapper223 · 2 September 2017, 10:23 AM

Friends, darned considering this :https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=557876

Seller is beyond reproach. Worth it? Wound I love it? Or should I buy a new one??????

Blessings,

Steve

august1410 · 2 September 2017, 10:24 AM

Welcome aboard, Steve! Such a great story and an equally great watch!

77T · 2 September 2017, 11:22 AM

Welcome and I'm sure whatever you choose will work fine as long as you like it. And of course you can always flip it if you don't.

The mod on your old 1601 had me wondering how you got a 40mm dial into a 36mm case? Any hints would be great to hear.

datejustrms · 2 September 2017, 11:26 AM

Great stuff Steve!

Old Expat Beast · 2 September 2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Welcome and I'm sure whatever you choose will work fine as long as you like it. And of course you can always flip it if you don't.

The mod on your old 1601 had me wondering how you got a 40mm dial into a 36mm case? Any hints would be great to hear.

Papers and serial are suggesting a 16200. Still 36mm though, you'e right, Sub dial shouldn't fit.

dogzapper223 · 2 September 2017, 11:46 AM

Anyway, I guess in a single day, I've been banned.

Gotta be a record of some kind.

So goodbye.

Steve

Old Expat Beast · 2 September 2017, 11:49 AM

You weren't banned...just politely asked to abide by the rules.

Allanmodel · 2 September 2017, 04:17 PM

Welcome!

MonBK · 2 September 2017, 04:59 PM

What a story, almost believable

Audemars Piguet · 3 September 2017, 03:54 PM

Welcome

Hairdude1 · 5 September 2017, 09:52 AM

Welcome

Rebel · 5 September 2017, 10:15 AM

Al1969 · 5 September 2017, 11:30 AM

Welcome aboard. Let's get more info on your watch.

tamiya · 5 September 2017, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogzapper223

Anyway, I guess in a single day, I've been banned.

Gotta be a record of some kind.

So goodbye.

Steve

We killed Timmy!

locutus49 · 5 September 2017, 11:47 AM

Whaaa?

SVTX2 · 6 September 2017, 01:28 AM

Welcome!

dogzapper223 · 6 September 2017, 02:55 PM

Yep, lost me.

Guess I did things in my life that my father and ALL of our progenitors did and is no longer politically or socially acceptable. Even to hint about it is verboten.

Friends, I've published over one-million words in (I cannot say what kind of)-magazines and never had a single rejection. And I donated all of those monies, 24-years worth of writing, to our Catholic grade school children's education.

Anyway, my sixth post here was totally unacceptable to the powers that be (and you will never read this).

Some here would have appreciated what I had to give, but with great sadness, I must now leave.

God Bless All of You,

Steve Timm

1William · 6 September 2017, 09:12 PM

Really? Hang around, this is a great Forum. Play by the rules and no issues. By the way, you do not make the rules. My experience is that the Moderators here are the best. No issues.

brandrea · 6 September 2017, 09:18 PM

I'm confused ... Welcome to TRF and now goodbye

MonBK · 6 September 2017, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogzapper223

Yep, lost me.

Guess I did things in my life that my father and ALL of our progenitors did and is no longer politically or socially acceptable. Even to hint about it is verboten.

Friends, I've published over one-million words in (I cannot say what kind of)-magazines and never had a single rejection. And I donated all of those monies, 24-years worth of writing, to our Catholic grade school children's education.

Anyway, my sixth post here was totally unacceptable to the powers that be (and you will never read this).

Some here would have appreciated what I had to give, but with great sadness, I must now leave.

God Bless All of You,

Steve Timm

God bless you as well Steve.

I trust you know your other friends names considering you didn't know Rene's.

AS1 · 7 September 2017, 05:33 AM

So confused... was excited to ask about experiences selling Daytonas back in the 70s and 80s but seems like something has gone wrong here...

2 September 2017, 07:47 AM	#1
dogzapper223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 22	New Guy Here - Old Rolex Agency Owner Hi Friends, I started a jewelry and watch shop, Timm's Jewelers, in Milwaukie, Oregon in 1966 and, as luck would have it I was offered a Rolex Agency in the late 1960s. The agency put me deeply in debt for a while, but by employing conservative business practices, I was able to pull it off. I'll never forget our Rolex Rep coming in the store one day announcing the new Rolex 18K Presidential ... at a retail of $1,000. Holy Crap, who ever thought of such a thing??? But, I bought one and it sold about a week later The President of Rolex International, Rene Denton, visited us every other year and he was a true gentleman. He became a friend. My wife, Karen, and I worked side-by-side, and eventually we retired from our very successful store in 1992, at the age of 48 (her) and 49 (me). I knew we'd probably have ten good years and we've never regretted the decision to retire one little bit. Now, twenty-five years later, we're 73 and 74 years of age and showing our age ... but our lives are still full of fun and love. Story of a watch: About a year before we retired, I bought a Rolex 1601 and put a Submariner dial on it. I was deeply into international hunting at the time and the watch looked just right. And, of course, it went on trips to Zimbabwe, South Africa and the Yukon Territory with me. After wearing the Rolex for about seven years, it stopped and I put it away in the safe. About a month ago, I discovered my old Rolex in the safe. It was cool looking back on my relative youth and a cool watch. edited In truth, I'm kinda back into the Rolex mode now, so I'll probably just buy a new steel and gold from DavidSW or one of the other fine dealers here and put my old watch back in the safe. Anyway, that's kinda the plan for now. Below is a photo of my Rolex ... Enjoy! All the best, Steve Timm

2 September 2017, 09:10 AM	#2
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 953	Great story and I love the watch,,,cool stuff. __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

2 September 2017, 09:15 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Welcome to TRF! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 September 2017, 09:22 AM	#5
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Welcome and great piece great story __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

2 September 2017, 09:37 AM	#6
El Cascarrabias "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: USA Watch: 16613LB Posts: 1,006	Welcome aboard! Thanks for the story (and pictures). You have a very unique watch with a great history. Hope you both continue to enjoy your retirement for many more years in good health. __________________ _________ <=> You really need to be, not seem to be.

2 September 2017, 09:17 AM	#4
dogzapper223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 22	Thanks guys, I appreciate the warm welcome.

2 September 2017, 10:05 AM	#7
drinkingeye "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Mauro Location: Arizona Watch: too many Posts: 40	Thanks for sharing your history. Beautiful timepiece! Wishing you and your wife many many years in good health to enjoy life

2 September 2017, 10:16 AM	#8
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Welcome to TheRolexForum (TRF) Mr. Timm! Thanks for sharing your story.

2 September 2017, 10:23 AM	#10
dogzapper223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 22	Friends, darned considering this :https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=557876 Seller is beyond reproach. Worth it? Wound I love it? Or should I buy a new one?????? Blessings, Steve

2 September 2017, 10:24 AM	#11
august1410 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: North Carolina Watch: 1983 15003 Posts: 626	Welcome aboard, Steve! Such a great story and an equally great watch! __________________ “The timid man yearns for full value and asks for a tenth. The bold man strikes for double value and compromises on par.” - Mark Twain

2 September 2017, 11:22 AM	#12
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,691	New Guy Here - Old Rolex Agency Owner Welcome and I'm sure whatever you choose will work fine as long as you like it. And of course you can always flip it if you don't. The mod on your old 1601 had me wondering how you got a 40mm dial into a 36mm case? Any hints would be great to hear. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

2 September 2017, 11:26 AM	#13
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Great stuff Steve!

2 September 2017, 11:46 AM	#15
dogzapper223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 22	Anyway, I guess in a single day, I've been banned. Gotta be a record of some kind. So goodbye. Steve

2 September 2017, 11:49 AM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,355	You weren't banned...just politely asked to abide by the rules.

2 September 2017, 04:17 PM	#17
Allanmodel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Allan Location: Little Red Dot Watch: Still Looking....! Posts: 3,863	Welcome!

2 September 2017, 04:59 PM	#18
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	What a story, almost believable

3 September 2017, 03:54 PM	#19
Audemars Piguet "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Alex Location: Europe Watch: AP Posts: 5,252	Welcome

5 September 2017, 09:52 AM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Welcome __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

5 September 2017, 10:15 AM	#21
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,055	__________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

5 September 2017, 11:30 AM	#22
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Welcome aboard. Let's get more info on your watch. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

5 September 2017, 11:47 AM	#24
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Whaaa?

6 September 2017, 01:28 AM	#25
SVTX2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: MD Watch: GMT II Posts: 137	Welcome! __________________ "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Just another addiction...

6 September 2017, 02:55 PM	#26
dogzapper223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 22	Yep, lost me. Guess I did things in my life that my father and ALL of our progenitors did and is no longer politically or socially acceptable. Even to hint about it is verboten. Friends, I've published over one-million words in (I cannot say what kind of)-magazines and never had a single rejection. And I donated all of those monies, 24-years worth of writing, to our Catholic grade school children's education. Anyway, my sixth post here was totally unacceptable to the powers that be (and you will never read this). Some here would have appreciated what I had to give, but with great sadness, I must now leave. God Bless All of You, Steve Timm

6 September 2017, 09:12 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Really? Hang around, this is a great Forum. Play by the rules and no issues. By the way, you do not make the rules. My experience is that the Moderators here are the best. No issues.

6 September 2017, 09:18 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,576	I'm confused ... Welcome to TRF and now goodbye

7 September 2017, 05:33 AM	#30
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	So confused... was excited to ask about experiences selling Daytonas back in the 70s and 80s but seems like something has gone wrong here...

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