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Cambo · 14 September 2021, 08:12 AM

The close was September 1st. Sold my Environmental consulting firm and have entered the new reality. Excited, a bit scared and having apprehensive feelings like I haven’t had since the early 80’s. my AD, to their credit, brought me in and offered me a special watch, the rose gold Skydweller on OF (white dial). A beautiful watch and I was grateful, but it is just a bit too complicated for me. I’ll hold out for a Daytona, maybe forever, to complete my collection.
Can’t really properly describe my feelings...happy of the things I’ve accomplished yet somewhat somber knowing my career and the excitement of work is coming to an end. Too all those that came before me

and to those still chasing their dream

skipstar · 14 September 2021, 08:15 AM

Dr. Robert · 14 September 2021, 08:16 AM

Congratulations. No more racing with rats! I semi-retired a year and a half ago.
Still gotta work, too many ex wives and I live in California

bp1000 · 14 September 2021, 08:23 AM

Congratulations !

Definitely hold out for the watch you want the most.

I semi retired 4 years ago. I worked like crazy for quite some time before I realised it wasn’t my priority. I still have to work because I’d go mad if I didn’t but very glad to be out of the ego Pitt of BS.

bp1000 · 14 September 2021, 08:23 AM

Double post, forum acting weird

rmagoo57 · 14 September 2021, 08:25 AM

Congratulations on your retirement -- you will love it!! The only thing I miss are my coworkers - my work family.

In life, you hit the "reset button" a few times, so enjoy this journey. You'll figure it out.

Singslinger · 14 September 2021, 08:30 AM

Like those who posted before me, I too am semi-retired.

When I turned 60 last year, I wanted to mark the occasion with a blue dial SS Sky-Dweller but, as many will already know, this watch is very difficult to get.

My AD offered me the white dial instead, which I liked almost as much as the blue in photos. Then when I held the actual watch in my hands, I was sold.

Congratulations on your retirement and I hope you get the watch you want soon!

Patton250 · 14 September 2021, 08:30 AM

Wow congratulations. Enjoy it. You earned it.

CoveWatch · 14 September 2021, 08:32 AM

very nice, congrats!

GMT Aviator · 14 September 2021, 08:33 AM

Congrats. Enjoy your retirement. Personally I can’t wait and went into a semi retirement when my career company folded a few years back. Now i just work part time which suits me just fine. Less is more definitely. And good luck with the watch, lets hope it turns up sooner rather than later.

rmlovett1 · 14 September 2021, 08:34 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

enjoythemusic · 14 September 2021, 08:56 AM

Congrats, time for a celebratory DD40.

Brew · 14 September 2021, 09:00 AM

Congrats! Relax and Enjoy!! What comes next will, when its time.

I jumped off the merry-go-round in April. Couldn’t be happier!!

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Rick Deckard · 14 September 2021, 09:03 AM

Congratulations, enjoy your retirement!

And don't be scared or apprehensive, you are beginning the best part of life.
I retired in my late 30s and have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom and opportunities that life has to offer. Just this year, I celebrated the big "50", and I have only few regrets and the feeling of living a truly fulfilled life today.

So don't hesitate. Enjoy this new and exciting chapter in your life.

ThatOtherGuy7 · 14 September 2021, 09:22 AM

Congratulations on the journey and best wishes in retirement! I’ll just say that don’t make any plans just yet and just do whatever you feel like every morning when you wake up. Do that for a while and if you get bored, I’m sure you will find ways to keep busy.

brandrea · 14 September 2021, 09:29 AM

Congratulations Cam, now the fun starts

Stan Cooper · 14 September 2021, 09:36 AM

Congratulations! I retired in 2003 after a forty year career and have been so busy over the past eighteen years I don't know how I ever found time to go to work.

Enjoy your retirement!

Rafeeq · 14 September 2021, 09:43 AM

Congratulations, Cam--it must feel great!

RichM · 14 September 2021, 09:44 AM

Congratulations on your retirement.

Wishing you many years of good health and happiness.

superdog · 14 September 2021, 10:48 AM

How old are you?

And huge congrats.

Chewbacca · 14 September 2021, 11:05 AM

Congratulations Cam.

Please remain active and engaged. The next year transitioning schedules can dictate the quality of the next 20.

And buy Rolexeses and Tudorses!!

TheVTCGuy · 14 September 2021, 11:17 AM

Congratulations Cam!

(Wait… I was going to ask you for a job

)

Danny83 · 14 September 2021, 11:34 AM

Thats great

Fredcohiba · 14 September 2021, 11:42 AM

Congratulations. You beat me by 45 days.

Blansky · 14 September 2021, 12:31 PM

Congratulations.

Blansky · 14 September 2021, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Congratulations. No more racing with rats! I semi-retired a year and a half ago.
Still gotta work, too many ex wives and I live in California

You shouldn’t keep telling them where you live.

ltmgeller · 14 September 2021, 12:41 PM

Congrats!

Atone · 14 September 2021, 01:03 PM

Congrats. That’s amazing and sounds like you had an interesting company as well. Enjoy!!!

chieftd · 14 September 2021, 01:06 PM

Congrats on your retirement. I look forward to my retirement in a couple of years.

Cheers

colpol · 14 September 2021, 04:43 PM

Congratulations

14 September 2021, 08:12 AM	#1
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,747	Well, I just retired.... The close was September 1st. Sold my Environmental consulting firm and have entered the new reality. Excited, a bit scared and having apprehensive feelings like I haven’t had since the early 80’s. my AD, to their credit, brought me in and offered me a special watch, the rose gold Skydweller on OF (white dial). A beautiful watch and I was grateful, but it is just a bit too complicated for me. I’ll hold out for a Daytona, maybe forever, to complete my collection. Can’t really properly describe my feelings...happy of the things I’ve accomplished yet somewhat somber knowing my career and the excitement of work is coming to an end. Too all those that came before me and to those still chasing their dream __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

14 September 2021, 08:16 AM	#3
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,776	Congratulations. No more racing with rats! I semi-retired a year and a half ago. Still gotta work, too many ex wives and I live in California __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

14 September 2021, 08:30 AM	#8
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,158	Wow congratulations. Enjoy it. You earned it. __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

14 September 2021, 08:56 AM	#12
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,720	Congrats, time for a celebratory DD40. __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

14 September 2021, 09:03 AM	#14
Rick Deckard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW-Florida Posts: 240	Congratulations, enjoy your retirement! And don't be scared or apprehensive, you are beginning the best part of life. I retired in my late 30s and have thoroughly enjoyed the freedom and opportunities that life has to offer. Just this year, I celebrated the big "50", and I have only few regrets and the feeling of living a truly fulfilled life today. So don't hesitate. Enjoy this new and exciting chapter in your life. __________________ Life is too short for just one Rolex! Lineup: 1601 (SD) - 16030 (SD) - 126334 (BLSO) -116600 - 116610LV Mk.III - 126610LV - 126710BLRO Mk.III (Jubilee/Oyster) - 116500LN-0072 (BD/SD)

14 September 2021, 08:15 AM	#2
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,923

14 September 2021, 08:23 AM	#4
bp1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 4,739	Congratulations ! Definitely hold out for the watch you want the most. I semi retired 4 years ago. I worked like crazy for quite some time before I realised it wasn’t my priority. I still have to work because I’d go mad if I didn’t but very glad to be out of the ego Pitt of BS.

14 September 2021, 08:25 AM	#6
rmagoo57 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,368	Congratulations on your retirement -- you will love it!! The only thing I miss are my coworkers - my work family. In life, you hit the "reset button" a few times, so enjoy this journey. You'll figure it out.

14 September 2021, 08:30 AM	#7
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Like those who posted before me, I too am semi-retired. When I turned 60 last year, I wanted to mark the occasion with a blue dial SS Sky-Dweller but, as many will already know, this watch is very difficult to get. My AD offered me the white dial instead, which I liked almost as much as the blue in photos. Then when I held the actual watch in my hands, I was sold. Congratulations on your retirement and I hope you get the watch you want soon!

14 September 2021, 08:32 AM	#9
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	very nice, congrats!

14 September 2021, 08:33 AM	#10
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,289	Congrats. Enjoy your retirement. Personally I can’t wait and went into a semi retirement when my career company folded a few years back. Now i just work part time which suits me just fine. Less is more definitely. And good luck with the watch, lets hope it turns up sooner rather than later.

14 September 2021, 08:34 AM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,698	Congrats and enjoy!

14 September 2021, 09:00 AM	#13
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Congrats! Relax and Enjoy!! What comes next will, when its time. I jumped off the merry-go-round in April. Couldn’t be happier!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

14 September 2021, 09:22 AM	#15
ThatOtherGuy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 497	Congratulations on the journey and best wishes in retirement! I’ll just say that don’t make any plans just yet and just do whatever you feel like every morning when you wake up. Do that for a while and if you get bored, I’m sure you will find ways to keep busy.

14 September 2021, 09:29 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,339	Congratulations Cam, now the fun starts

14 September 2021, 09:36 AM	#17
Stan Cooper 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Stan Cooper Location: Sonoma County, CA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 2,749	Congratulations! I retired in 2003 after a forty year career and have been so busy over the past eighteen years I don't know how I ever found time to go to work. Enjoy your retirement! __________________ ♛16710 GMT-Master II, ♛1915 Rolex WW1 Trench Watch, Zelos Thresher 500m GMT Meteorite, Zelos Swordfish 40 200m Ti Blood Moon Meteorite, Hamilton Pilot Chronograph, Ball Roadmaster Pilot GMT COSC Chronometer, Zelos Mako 300M True GMT Meteorite It's weird being the same age as old people. - Stan

14 September 2021, 09:43 AM	#18
Rafeeq "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Rafeeq Location: Ye Midwest Watch: Datejust 41 Posts: 521	Congratulations, Cam--it must feel great!

14 September 2021, 09:44 AM	#19
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,522	Congratulations on your retirement. Wishing you many years of good health and happiness. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

14 September 2021, 10:48 AM	#20
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,709	How old are you? And huge congrats. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

14 September 2021, 11:05 AM	#21
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Congratulations Cam. Please remain active and engaged. The next year transitioning schedules can dictate the quality of the next 20. And buy Rolexeses and Tudorses!!

14 September 2021, 11:17 AM	#22
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Congratulations Cam! (Wait… I was going to ask you for a job )

14 September 2021, 11:34 AM	#23
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,188	Thats great

14 September 2021, 11:42 AM	#24
Fredcohiba "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Fred Location: SE Wisconsin Watch: DJ 126334 Posts: 408	Congratulations. You beat me by 45 days.

14 September 2021, 12:31 PM	#25
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,236	Congratulations. __________________ OlllllllO

14 September 2021, 12:41 PM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,565	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 September 2021, 01:03 PM	#28
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	Congrats. That’s amazing and sounds like you had an interesting company as well. Enjoy!!! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

14 September 2021, 01:06 PM	#29
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,365	Congrats on your retirement. I look forward to my retirement in a couple of years. Cheers

14 September 2021, 04:43 PM	#30
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,851	Congratulations

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