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10 December 2013, 05:53 PM
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first post: hello TRF
Hello Everyone,
I have been mostly lurking for a while now but want to finally make a post about how I came about my first Rolex. Growing up, I never wore watches. In fact, when I was younger, I wore a Mickey mouse watch for a whole florida trip. When I got back and took the watch off, I really disliked the tanline on my wrist. From then on I never wore a watch. Fast forward to a few years ago. I was given a GMT ceramic by my inlaws as a wedding gift. At the time I knew it was a valuable item but had no interest. On our first holiday dinner as a family, my wife insisted I wear the watch to show I was thankful for the gift. I put the GMT on and there was no turning back. The feeling of the watch, the way it looked on my wrist, the beautiful smooth movement, almost everything about it talked to me. It was as if I have found something I never knew I lost. I have been wearing the GMT almost every day since. I have tried to find other daily watches to wear in rotation with the GMT (sieko, victorinox and other cheaper mechanical watches) but none of them could match the feeling of the GMT. I have since done more shopping/research and want to expand my collection. I was very glad to see Tudor back in the states and am really fond of the Black Shield Ceramic red on black. Wondering if anyone has come across the Black Shields yet? And if so maybe some wrist shots? I will get some pics of the GMT up, but in the meantime wanted to thank TRF for the wealth of knowledge it has given me and all the great insight everyone has. It is always funny when I talk about watches with other people. They think I am crazy to want to spend thousands on a watch but I shake my head because they just don't understand. It truly is an addiction and I can't wait to build a collection like so many of you guys have :) Rich |
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10 December 2013, 06:06 PM
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10 December 2013, 06:09 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
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Real Name: Adam
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Hi. I would say welcome, but you've been on here longer than I have!
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10 December 2013, 06:14 PM
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Location: Australia
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Enjoy your rediscovered passion for watches.
Also, if you don't take your watch off, you won't see the tan lines! 
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10 December 2013, 08:06 PM
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Real Name: Travis
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Welcome and congrats on the new found love of the GMT!
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10 December 2013, 08:09 PM
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Welcome to TRF!
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10 December 2013, 08:16 PM
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Welcome and glad you decided to post...Cheers,
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10 December 2013, 08:23 PM
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Welcome!
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10 December 2013, 08:34 PM
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Welcome!
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10 December 2013, 08:46 PM
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Welcome to TRF!!!!
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10 December 2013, 09:02 PM
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Real Name: Alex
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Welcome, Rich! There's been a couple of comments on the Black Shield. Suggest you try one on before committing, it was a bit full on for my taste.
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10 December 2013, 09:07 PM
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 Welcome to trf....let the addiction begin...
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10 December 2013, 09:09 PM
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Welcome and good luck. Being a member here will only make you want to buy 10 more watches to build a collection! Let's see that GMT!
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10 December 2013, 09:10 PM
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Real Name: tom
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hi , nice to find you enjoy something you already have ,,, enjoy the forum.
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10 December 2013, 09:10 PM
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Welcome to the madness!
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10 December 2013, 09:17 PM
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Welcome to TRF and thank you for sharing your story, it sure is an interesting one.
Enjoy your quest for the Black Shield.
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10 December 2013, 09:21 PM
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Welcome to TRF
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10 December 2013, 09:23 PM
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Welcome Rich, as you probably already know this is a great place with even greater people! Let's see some pics of your GMT...
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10 December 2013, 09:24 PM
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Welcome to TRF.
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10 December 2013, 10:05 PM
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Welcome
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10 December 2013, 10:08 PM
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Pleased to meet you, welcome!
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10 December 2013, 10:17 PM
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Hi Rich.
Yes, the black shield...very nice. Have a great time here.
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11 December 2013, 03:32 AM
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Welcome and thanks for posting!
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11 December 2013, 04:47 AM
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Welcome!
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11 December 2013, 03:43 PM
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Welcome!
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11 December 2013, 04:51 PM
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Welcome!
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12 December 2013, 07:31 AM
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Welcome to the forum Rich enjoy the boards.
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13 December 2013, 06:20 AM
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Welcome to TRF!
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9 January 2014, 01:07 PM
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So finally got another watch. Decided to acquire the Black Shield. Here are pics of the GMT IIc and the Black Shield.
      
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10 January 2014, 11:25 PM
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Welcome and congrats.
Thanks for explaining and sharing your passion and joy! !!!!!
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