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19 March 2024, 01:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Dave
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 27
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What do you do when your time’s running out? You finally buy a Rolex.
This post is a long time coming. I signed up here at TRF 12 years ago researching my first Rolex purchase. But, as all of us know, life gets in the way. Marriage, buying your first home, cars, first child, the watch just kind of goes to the back burner.
However in Nov 2021 at age 36, I was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. After almost 2.5 years of treatments, when I finally got a chance to breathe, I decided it’s now or never, but a year long wait list just seemed like a stupid thing to contend with in my position. Who knows how long I even have left. How long would I even have to enjoy it after waiting? After talking with a friend with a steep purchase history, he and his favorite AD worked to get me the watch I was looking for, quick. In under a week, I got the call and was absolutely shocked. The 1.5 hour drive to the AD was excruciating at times, but I knew it was all worth it. After a couple of weeks, I’m still in love. It makes me feel good every time I put it on and is a great distraction if just for a moment. I’ve now done 39 rounds of chemo, radiation, and I just started my second clinical trial. It’s ironic the watch world’s phrase is “Wear it in good health”. I don’t have good health, but I’m still going to wear it as long as I can. |
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19 March 2024, 01:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2024
Location: At my desk . . .
Posts: 48
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I'm new here, Dave, but let me first say prayers for you and your family, sir. Stay strong, sir.
Congratulations on your new Rolex, too. It is a lovely piece. I look forward to seeing more posts from you. Wish you the best. |
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19 March 2024, 01:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Location: California
Posts: 43
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Congrats on the new piece! You deserve it and so much more.
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19 March 2024, 01:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Justin
Location: Pa
Watch: Explorer ii
Posts: 3,150
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You have a great attitude towards everything you have and will endure. Good for you, getting this watch. I hope it gives you many more happy vibes every time you glance down. Stay strong man
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19 March 2024, 01:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Asia
Posts: 439
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Praying that you win the battle and wear this watch for a long long time!
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19 March 2024, 01:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 336
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Sending all the love and good on you live now fully and live long my friend
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19 March 2024, 01:25 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Australia
Posts: 2,080
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Congratulations, that is my favorite SS DJ configuration, and looks great on you.
I can understand the true pleasure that watch must bring to you and hope you are able to enjoy it for well into the future. Best wishes for the best of health. 
Last edited by Oldfellow; 19 March 2024 at 01:26 PM.. Reason: . |
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19 March 2024, 01:44 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: US
Posts: 1,058
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Your post serves as a sobering reminder to maintain a balanced perspective on life.
Wishing you all the best, Dave, and I hope that Datejust brings a smile to your face both tomorrow and far into the future. |
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19 March 2024, 01:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex PM’s/Patek
Posts: 2,235
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We wish you to win the battle and enjoy your watch to make you keep positive!
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19 March 2024, 02:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Stephen
Location: Beach
Watch: 16660
Posts: 9,176
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May the new watch bring you smiles while you keep fighting for better health. Prayers for you, Dave. Stay strong.
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19 March 2024, 02:56 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,179
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Congrats, beautiful watch
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19 March 2024, 03:08 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2021
Real Name: Keith
Location: California
Watch: 60s to 90s
Posts: 1,262
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Glad you are enjoying your new watch and appreciate your positive thoughts.
May God Bless you and your family!
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Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…” |
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19 March 2024, 03:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2022
Location: US
Posts: 573
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God bless you, wear in good health!
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19 March 2024, 03:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: AZ
Watch: 16618,126519,16233
Posts: 167
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Congratulations on a beautiful watch. You are in the prayers of our family.
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19 March 2024, 03:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2023
Location: houston
Posts: 330
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Congratulations! Please stay well and healthy!
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19 March 2024, 03:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
Posts: 3,214
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Wow looks great! Keep it up, you got this! Btw Is that 36mm or 41mm
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♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021 |
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19 March 2024, 04:15 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Kat
Location: Northern Ca, USA
Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T
Posts: 5,429
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What a great choice! I hope it’s just the first one. It looks great on you. You will be in my prayers, Dave. God bless you and your family.
Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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19 March 2024, 04:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2023
Real Name: David
Location: Socal
Watch: Patek 3970
Posts: 201
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Enjoy it for a very very long time!
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19 March 2024, 04:48 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Itinerant
Watch: 79010sg
Posts: 8,063
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Dave! So glad you got this. All my best wishes to you.
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19 March 2024, 04:53 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Singapore
Watch: ing You
Posts: 158
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My prayers are with u. Enjoy the watch and may it bring smiles everytime you look at it.
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19 March 2024, 04:55 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: london
Posts: 5,962
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Congratulations. An AD that cares! Keep fighting maybe this is the start of good things.
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19 March 2024, 04:59 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: El Cerrito, CA
Posts: 2,095
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Congrat on the watch and thank you for sharing your story. Wear it and hope it brings you luck and good health!
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19 March 2024, 05:20 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: US
Posts: 3,615
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May you wear the watch for a very very long time
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19 March 2024, 05:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2022
Real Name: John
Location: London
Posts: 143
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Congratulations! Wishing you all the best
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19 March 2024, 05:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: UK
Posts: 67
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Timeless classic, keep healthy
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19 March 2024, 05:58 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Real Name: Kathleen
Location: California
Watch: 279171-0001
Posts: 910
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I’m sorry you are going through a difficult time, but everyone here is wishing you the very best. Congratulations on getting a beautiful Rolex!
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19 March 2024, 05:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Stockholm
Watch: P-serial 116518
Posts: 1,122
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Unbelievably best wishes, dude ...
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19 March 2024, 06:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: CA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 263
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God bless you and give you strength. Congratulations on a gorgeous watch.
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19 March 2024, 06:22 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2022
Real Name: T.T
Location: Fantasia
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 294
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congrats
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RLX: 116610LV | 126710BLRO | 226570 Polar Dial | 126500LN Panda Dial | 126333 Wimbledon | 126334 Lumed Stick | IWC: IW371604 | OMG: 310.30.42.50.01.002 Get what you love and wear ‘em….. 
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19 March 2024, 06:35 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Real Name: Pete
Location: Hoylake, UK
Watch: 126610LV
Posts: 143
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Congratulations! They do give that moment of pleasure when you look at them. Good luck with the treatment
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