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CoopJr · 24 October 2007, 05:52 AM

I've been lurking here for a few weeks now. In another life I once owned a S/S GMT and an 18K Day-Date. Having been without a watch for more than 15 years, I bought a Fortis. A nice watch but it never took the place of what I once had. I am going to be in the market for a Rolex in the next 4 months.

It's been years since I followed these legendary time pieces. I was stunned to see the proliferation of fakes. Back when I had mine, EVERY fake was a quartz movement so the fakes were easy to detect. Now with the Chinese and eBay, it's scary out there.

I was quite surprised to see the passion that everyone here shares for their Rolexes. I look forward to picking your brains for help and info!

Coop

SPACE-DWELLER · 24 October 2007, 06:11 AM

Welcome to TRF, Allan!

What model Rolex are you looking for?

And you're welcome to pick my brain, but please don't pick the last straw of hair I have!

Gaijin · 24 October 2007, 06:30 AM

Welcome!

mailman · 24 October 2007, 07:31 AM

Welcome to TRF

mailman · 24 October 2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

And you're welcome to pick my brain, but please don't pick the last straw of hair I have!

Don't worry Bo. We'll leave your eyebrows alone

Alcan · 24 October 2007, 07:36 AM

Hi Allan, welcome aboard!

EvEr34 · 24 October 2007, 07:41 AM

Hey Allan, welcome and enjoy your stay!

Tools · 24 October 2007, 08:00 AM

Welcome Coop,

We have plenty of opinions, advice and even some old fashioned knowledge here..

mike · 24 October 2007, 08:26 AM

Welcome!

arttay10 · 24 October 2007, 08:28 AM

HI Coop - Hope you enjoy the forum !!

CoopJr · 25 October 2007, 01:17 AM

I really enjoy the forum...the knowledge and passion here is fantastic!

I am leaning toward an Explorer with a White Face, a SD or a ClownMaster...I love that name....cracks me up every time.

I am leaning toward pre-owned. When my dad and I bought our first Rolexes back in the mid 80's..they were expensive..but after I came back and saw the current MSRP...I was floored...5K for a Sub...I think my pop paid $1,600 for his from an AD...an no discount. The difference seems greater in today's dollars.

24 October 2007, 05:52 AM	#1
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	New guy checking in I've been lurking here for a few weeks now. In another life I once owned a S/S GMT and an 18K Day-Date. Having been without a watch for more than 15 years, I bought a Fortis. A nice watch but it never took the place of what I once had. I am going to be in the market for a Rolex in the next 4 months. It's been years since I followed these legendary time pieces. I was stunned to see the proliferation of fakes. Back when I had mine, EVERY fake was a quartz movement so the fakes were easy to detect. Now with the Chinese and eBay, it's scary out there. I was quite surprised to see the passion that everyone here shares for their Rolexes. I look forward to picking your brains for help and info! Coop

24 October 2007, 06:11 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF, Allan! What model Rolex are you looking for? And you're welcome to pick my brain, but please don't pick the last straw of hair I have! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

24 October 2007, 07:31 AM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,357	Welcome to TRF __________________ JJ

24 October 2007, 07:36 AM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi Allan, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

25 October 2007, 01:17 AM	#11
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Thank guys! I really enjoy the forum...the knowledge and passion here is fantastic! I am leaning toward an Explorer with a White Face, a SD or a ClownMaster...I love that name....cracks me up every time. I am leaning toward pre-owned. When my dad and I bought our first Rolexes back in the mid 80's..they were expensive..but after I came back and saw the current MSRP...I was floored...5K for a Sub...I think my pop paid $1,600 for his from an AD...an no discount. The difference seems greater in today's dollars.

24 October 2007, 06:30 AM	#3
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Welcome!

24 October 2007, 07:41 AM	#7
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	Hey Allan, welcome and enjoy your stay!

24 October 2007, 08:00 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,037	Welcome Coop, We have plenty of opinions, advice and even some old fashioned knowledge here..

24 October 2007, 08:26 AM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome!

24 October 2007, 08:28 AM	#10
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	HI Coop - Hope you enjoy the forum !!

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